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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is taking a major swipe at Scott Pelley, saying the fired "60 Minutes" correspondent is totally detached from reality.

Carr ripped Scott in a social media post, calling him out for criticizing the new CBS leadership and his dismissal from the popular newsmagazine show.

After CBS showed him the door after 37 years with the network, Scott told The New York Times he didn't think for a moment he would be fired ... even though things got really heated between him and new CBS brass.

In his X post, the FCC bigwig references the NYT interview, branding Scott's statements as "completely out of touch." He says Scott's behavior would not be tolerated at any run of the mill job.

Savannah Guthrie is speaking out again about the kidnapping of her mom, Nancy Guthrie, as police and FBI agents continue their desperate search for her after 4 grueling months.

The "Today" show co-host posted a snapshot of a painting of Jesus Christ's ascension on her Instagram stories, tying it to Nancy's February 1 abduction from her home in Tucson, Arizona.

Savannah wrote, "Oh my, my soul, it cries out, soul, it cries out, bring her home." That last part is a clear reference to Nancy, who is 84 and in poor health.

Julio Jones was one of the greatest players of his era ... but he hasn't reconsidered his decision to retire one bit -- telling TMZ Sports he gave football his all, and he's loving his freedom to do whatever the heck he wants now!!

The former Atlanta Falcons superstar officially walked away from the sport in April 2025 ... finishing his career with several All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections -- and even a spot on the 2010s All-Decade team.

When we caught up with No. 11 at LAX, we asked how he's holding up a year after saying goodbye to the NFL ... and he's happy as could be.

American actress Chelsea Field was 30 years old when she played the smoking hot warrior Teela -- opposite Billy Barty as the interdimensional locksmith Gwildor -- in the 1987 film "Masters of the Universe." 

Field also hit the big screen with Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, and Courtney Cox.

YouTuber Jesse Ridgway isn't backing down from the abortion firestorm surrounding his family ... rejecting claims that his own life proves he and his wife Ashley made the wrong decision to not carry their unborn child to term.

The influencer -- aka McJuggerNuggets -- addressed the controversy during a lengthy livestream Saturday, where he appeared to respond to folks who have spent days attacking the couple online over their decision to terminate a pregnancy after learning their unborn baby had Down syndrome.

Near the end of the stream, Jesse took aim at one argument he's seen repeatedly ... saying, "I'm glad my dad didn't f***ing terminate me, but I'm normal."

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son Knox Jolie-Pitt went from cap and gown to gloves and kicks in the span of a few hours ... celebrating his high school graduation before stepping into the ring for a Muay Thai fight later that same night.

The 17-year-old surprised classmates and parents during a graduation speech Friday in Los Angeles when he revealed he'd be competing after the ceremony. Knox even joked to the crowd that he was going to "knock 'em" out ... drawing cheers from the audience.

A proud Angelina was spotted snapping photos as her son took the stage ... then later showed up to support him as he traded his diploma for fight gear and squared off against an opponent in the martial arts exhibition.

DaBaby is finally putting the legal fallout from his infamous bowling alley brawl in the rearview ... 'cause the lawsuit tied to the 2022 fight has been settled.

According to new court documents, obtained by TMZ, a notice of settlement was filed Thursday in the case stemming from DaBaby's altercation with ex DaniLeigh's brother, Brandon Curiel -- who goes by Brandon Bill$ -- at Corbin Bowl in Los Angeles. The filing states the matter will be dismissed within 45 days.

The settlement marks the apparent end of a years-long legal saga that began after Brandon sued DaBaby and the bowling alley over injuries he allegedly suffered during the melee.

Morgan Wallen's got an arm on him -- the country superstar was caught on video ripping a phone out of a security guard's hand and launching it across the stage during a concert in Pittsburgh.

The bizarre moment went down Friday night at Acrisure Stadium ... with footage showing Wallen spotting the guard holding up a cellphone near the stage before suddenly grabbing it and chucking it away mid-show.

Fans who witnessed the incident reportedly claimed the phone wasn't being used by the guard for personal reasons -- instead alleging he was helping record video for someone in the crowd. Either way, Wallen didn't seem thrilled about the device being pointed in his direction.

Steven Tyler is pushing for another crack at questioning his accuser ... claiming newly disclosed information points to a possible alternative source of her alleged emotional trauma.

According to new court filings obtained by TMZ, Tyler's legal team says Julia Holcomb -- who claims the Aerosmith rocker sexually abused her after they began a relationship when she was 16 years old -- recently revealed a separate issue in her life that led her and her husband to seek marriage counseling.

Tyler says he only learned about it earlier this year, when Julia -- now known as Julia Misley -- also disclosed she'd recently started seeing a therapist. Now, he wants to question both her and her husband again before trial.

Pink had her biggest cheer squad by her side for Broadway's biggest night ... bringing the whole family along as she made her debut as host of the Tony Awards.

The singer rolled up to Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday looking every bit the star of the show in a sparkling black gown with a dramatic feathered train ... while husband Carey Hart, daughter Willow, son Jameson and mom Judith Moore all joined her on the red carpet.

The family affair comes as Pink takes on a major first -- hosting an awards show for the very first time. And while she recently admitted she's been feeling some nerves ahead of the gig, she also called it the honor of a lifetime to celebrate the Broadway community.

President Trump's plan to host a UFC fight card at the White House is getting hit with a legal haymaker ... because a new federal lawsuit is trying to stop the event before anyone steps into the Octagon.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, two Virginia residents are suing the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior over "UFC Freedom 250" -- the June 14 event slated for the White House South Lawn.

The plaintiffs claim the card is less about celebrating America's 250th birthday and more about giving some of Trump's closest allies -- including UFC boss Dana White -- a massive platform at some of the country's most iconic landmarks as The Lincoln Memorial is scheduled to host ceremonial weigh-ins for fighters before the event.

Hudson Williams is being haunted by a Sharpie stain from his past ... after a childhood photo showed a swastika drawn across his face, however according to multiple sources, he wasn't aware of the marking at the time, TMZ has learned.

Here's the deal ... on Saturday images re-surfaced on social media of the "Heated Rivalry" star with a swastika drawn on his face, seemingly from years ago.

Sources close to the "Heated Rivalry" star tell TMZ the image dates back to his high school years in a small Canadian town, where teens participate in an annual "campout" tradition that often involved underage drinking -- partying, and covering one another's shirts, faces, and bodies with Sharpie drawings.

We're told Hudson had no idea what was being drawn on his face at the time ... and the offensive symbol was the result of other intoxicated teens scribbling inappropriate images on one another in an attempt to get laughs and shock reactions.

Ice Spice's debt drama is getting harder to brush off ... because the rapper is now scheduled to sit for a deposition in her ongoing wig-company lawsuit.

According to new court documents, obtained by TMZ, Ice Spice -- whose legal name is Isis Gaston -- will sit for questions under oath in September in Manhattan as part of the legal battle brought by Thee Bella Brand LLC.

As TMZ previously reported, the company sued Ice Spice last year over 25 custom-made wigs ... claiming she agreed to purchase them for around $20K but never paid up for the goods. The company said the rapper also trashed them on social media and was seeking more than $400K in lost business opportunities and punitive damages.

Kyle Cooke has fans doing a double take after a video surfaced showing the "Summer House" star appearing to kiss a fan during a DJ appearance in Delaware over the weekend.

In the clip posted to social media, Kyle is seen working the crowd during his Saturday set ... when he leans in toward a female fan near the DJ booth. The two appear to share a brief kiss before Kyle gets right back to the music as the crowd cheers around him.

It's unclear exactly what led up to the moment, but the video is already making the rounds online and sparking plenty of chatter among Bravo fans.

It's Lexi Rivera's birthday and that can only mean one thing ... it's time to celebrate with some hot shots!

The social media star loves flaunting her figure for her millions of followers, so it really seems like the most fitting way to ring in her big 2-5.

Spoiler: it's a lot of itty bitty bikinis like this one ... so you'll definitely want to peep our gallery to get a good look!

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