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Will Smith's former friend, Bilaal Salaam, is begging a judge not to make him pay 5-figures in attorney's fees he owes to Jada Pinkett Smith ... and he says he's broke and homeless.

In court docs, obtained by TMZ, Bilaal asked the court to reconsider a decision ordering him to pay Jada more than $32K in attorney's fees after she convinced the court to dismiss his claims of emotional distress.

Bilaal claims he is "certified homeless," receives welfare benefits, and cannot pay the judgment. He agrees he owes Jada legal fees, but he asked that the amount be reduced greatly or that some sort of payment plan be arranged due to his situation.

Daveigh Chase -- the former child actress -- is dead ... TMZ has learned.

The actress' boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, tells TMZ ... Daveigh died Tuesday from meningitis and an infection in her blood, which caused her to have septic issues and led to her body shutting down.

We're told Daveigh had been admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles earlier this month because of malnutrition.

Faizon Love told a judge he's unemployed and can't pay the massive child support bill in the paternity case connected to his recent arrest ... TMZ has learned.

Faizon filed documents earlier this year in his legal dispute with Tiffany Lee, claiming he couldn't scrounge up the $250,000 she claims he owes her. The actor said he's barely made any money recently.

In the docs, obtained by TMZ, Faizon claimed the highest gross income he earned over the last five years is a paltry $13,000 ... and he said his income for last year was $0.

Police shared a grim update in the search for missing South Carolina personal trainer, Elena Katherine Moore.

The Lexington Police Department held a press conference Wednesday, where they said they found a body wearing clothes matching the ones Elena was wearing.

LPD is still waiting on the coroner to confirm it's her. They say they're conducting a death investigation.

If anyone knows how to do summer, it's Emily Ratajkowski ... 'cause the model just dropped a fresh batch of vacation pics and they're turning plenty of heads!

Emily gave fans a peek inside her getaway at La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, sharing a series of sizzling snaps from the luxurious retreat. And, unsurprisingly, she packed plenty of bikini looks for the occasion.

But it wasn't just swimwear stealing the spotlight ... Emily also rocked a series of barely-there crochet dresses and crop tops, showing off her signature model physique from every angle.

Some of Andy Bachman's neighbors are not happy with him ... and have been complaining on the news about the star-studded parties he's been throwing at his mansion ... but he says he's got more friends than enemies in his 'hood.

Here's the deal ... some anonymous neighbors are running to the media with allegations against the Creators Inc. CEO ... claiming he's disturbing the neighborhood by throwing massive mansion parties, which they say are full of half-naked women, drugs, and booze.

Some claim Andy's guests are filming OnlyFans content on the property.

The South Carolina personal trainer who vanished into the woods this week was acting "paranoid" and feared for her life ... at least according to a close friend.

Sondra Campbell -- who says she was a longtime pal of Elena Katherine Moore -- tells TMZ ... they were at brunch May 31 when Elena's behavior raised red flags.

We're told Elena was acting abnormally during the outing ... frequently getting up from her seat and looking around and out the window as if she was keeping an eye out for someone.

Sondra tells us she didn't say anything because she isn't close with the other girls, but at the end of the brunch, she says Elena opened up to her as they hugged goodbye. She claims Elena told her she was "scared for her life" due to unspecified issues and would fill her in at a later time.

A startling photo circulating on social media appears to show a man eating a rabbit while walking through a residential Milwaukee neighborhood ... and now city officials are reviewing the matter ... TMZ has learned.

The image, shared in a local Facebook group, appears to show a man holding what looks like a partially skinned rabbit carcass to his mouth while walking down a sidewalk on the city's East Side. According to the post, the incident occurred within the last several days.

Ashley St. Clair is pulling back the curtain on how her whirlwind romance with Elon Musk first began ... and according to her, it all started with a direct message on his social media platform.

Ashley was on Don Lemon's podcast when she revealed Elon slid into her X messages for their first interaction. She said they eventually met in person for an interview for The Babylon Bee ... and from there, things escalated quickly.

Ashley says roughly a year later, the two decided to have a child together ... and in 2024, she gave birth.

Despite Elon's reputation for keeping things tightly controlled, Ashley claims she never signed a prenup, NDA, or any other agreement ... even though she says mutual friends had to sign paperwork just to visit his house.

Of course, the former couple's relationship has since gone completely off the rails, with Elon and Ashley now locked in a bitter custody battle over their son, Romulus.

Beatlemania is officially back ... 'cause the actors playing The Beatles have finally been spotted together in character for the first time ... and it's giving all the feels!

Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, and Barry Keoghan were photographed filming in Barcelona for Sam Mendes' massive Beatles movie event, marking the first time the new Fab Four have been seen together on set.

They weren't just hanging around ... it looks like they were recreating one of the band's most iconic moments ... a legendary February 1964 stay at Miami Beach's Deauville Hotel.

Lil Jon is opening up about the heartbreaking loss of his son, DJ Young Slade ... telling us how writing his upcoming memoir became part of his healing process.

We got the rapper at LAX Tuesday, and he told us his son's February death came as he was trying to finish his book, "I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me."

Rather than leave the memoir untouched, Lil Jon says he went back and added new sections about navigating grief and processing the devastating loss.

Chud the Builder was out on bond when he allegedly tried to kill a man outside a Tennessee courthouse ... and that bond has now been revoked.

Here's the deal ... on May 9, Chud -- real name Dalton Eatherly -- was arrested after he allegedly walked out on a restaurant tab of nearly $400. Prosecutors charged him with theft of services, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest -- but he posted bond and was released.

Less than a week later, Chud allegedly shot another man ... and he was hit with an attempted murder charge -- a violation of his bond agreement in the other case, which required Chud to stay out of trouble.

Judge Melissa Blackburn ruled to revoke the bail ... saying it was "Based on what I've seen on social media and Mr. Eatherly's behavior."

The cause of death for the Central Park carriage horse that collapsed in front of horrified onlookers has officially been revealed ... and investigators say a toxic plant is to blame.

According to a report released Tuesday by the Transport Workers Union of America, the horse stopped during a ride near East 90th Street in Manhattan and ate part of a Japanese yew shrub ... an ornamental plant known to be highly toxic and often fatal to horses.

The union cited findings from the horse's necropsy report, arguing the death was not the result of mistreatment ... pushing back against renewed calls to ban carriage horses in New York City.

Quincy Jones' sprawling Bel Air estate is back on the market ... and this time it's seeking $35 million, TMZ has learned.

The legendary music producer's gigantic mansion is nearly 25,000 square feet with 5 bedrooms ... and it's decked out with an infinity pool, tennis court, indoor garden, wine bar, game lounge, home gym, and a screening room.

The estate is tucked away in Bel Air at the end of a private cul-de-sac ... offering sweeping views of the San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles, and the Pacific Ocean.

Autumn Daly is no longer facing criminal charges for violating the terms of her supervised release stemming from a theft case ... because prosecutors decided to drop the case ... TMZ has learned.

Here's the deal ... Autumn pleaded guilty in 2022 to first-degree theft and was ordered to pay $175K in restitution as part of her supervised release. Prosecutors later alleged she failed to make required payments and complete several other court-ordered requirements, leading to her February 2025 arrest.

But according to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a Texas judge has now signed off on dismissing the case after prosecutors said new information came to light regarding the alleged victim.

"The Real Housewives of New York City" star Sai De Silva appears to be stirring the pot yet again ... posting -- and then quickly deleting -- a cryptic message that seems to be another shot at Carole Radziwill.

In the now-deleted Instagram Story, Sai shared a glam chair selfie alongside the caption, "Just out here asking the questions that everyone wants to know..."

Now, sure, it could've been about anything ... but the timing is raising eyebrows. As TMZ we first reported, Sai and Carole clashed throughout the upcoming season after Sai brought up Carole's name appearing in the Jeffrey Epstein files, as well as her past association with Ghislaine Maxwell.