Jesse and Ashley Ridgway say the backlash they've faced since announcing they terminated a pregnancy because their unborn child had Down syndrome has been so intense, they started sleeping next to a firearm.
The influencer couple joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday, with Jesse revealing he keeps a loaded gun on his bedside table and installed a security gate at their home.
The couple's defense measures come as they're being flooded with hateful messages, death threats, and harassment ... following their abortion announcement.
Lena the Plug is still trying to track down the man she claims fraudulently filed divorce paperwork in her name ... and it sounds like a solo mission, 'cause she says the cops haven't exactly been rushing to crack the case.
The influencer joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday and told us her theory behind the bogus Adam22 divorce filing. We shared our own theory too, but Lena's is far less sinister.
Now for the facts ... Lena says police came, took a report, and gathered evidence ... but she still walked away feeling like they weren't taking the situation all that seriously.
We got Nick in New York on Thursday and our photog asked how NBA YoungBoy might bring peace to the chaos surrounding his growing family situation ... and Nick didn't hesitate to bring religion into the fold.
Check out the clip ... Nick says faith has been the key to keeping things harmonious in his own blended family, explaining that bringing everyone together through God has worked for him and his six baby mamas.
TMZ is zeroing in on the wedding venue forTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce .. and now we know they'll be tying the knot in the heart of New York City's busiest borough.
A source with direct knowledge tells us ... the wedding's going down July 3 in the "middle of Manhattan."
As for the venue ... there's a buzz Taylor and Travis will by tying the knot at Madison Square Garden, but no word yet if that's indeed the place. Reality is ... the bride and groom have lots of iconic options for their big day -- Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, the NYC Public Library ... the list goes on.
Taylor and Trav are, obviously, doing all they can to keep their choice top secret, because our source says she's been reaching out to her guests over text with more info ... though it's unclear if formal invites were ever sent out.
TMZ broke the story ... Taylor hopped on the phone and personally called her famous friends to save the date, but did not, initially, provide details on location.
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You dad doesn't need another boring mug or patterned tie for Father's Day.
This year, get him something he really wants. Take inspiration from iconic watches from pop culture history that combine classic style, timeless design and serious fan appeal.
A subtle nod to his favorite moments in film and TV, these watches are packed with character and are the kind of gifts your dad will genuinely want to wear.
Kristin Cavallari is damn near as hot as the sun down in Mexico ... strutting around Cabo San Lucas in some sexy swimwear.
Check out the new snaps ... KC is a total smoke show in a black bikini that shows off her toned assets and sexy curves. She also rocked matching black shades and a baseball cap.
Yes, vacation looks good on Kristin.
Just last week, Kristin was dropping jaws at Miami Swim Week ... hitting the runway in a tiny snakeskin-print bikini for her brand's first-ever fashion show.
The ex-girlfriend of "Love Island USA" star Huda Mustafa's ex-boyfriend Louis Russell looks like she's calling off the dogs ... seemingly dropping her effort to get permanent court-ordered protection from Huda ... weeks after alleged texts of Huda crashing out surfaced.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, there was a hearing today as part of Nicole Olivera's restraining order petition against Huda ... but it looks like Nicole and Huda failed to appear.
As a result, the judge dissolved all the temporary restraining orders and dismissed the case for lack of prosecution.
Nicole dated and has a child with Louis, the Netflix reality star who recently broke up with Huda. Prior to Huda and Louis' split, Nicole asked the court to order Huda not to come near her or her home.
Get ready for the most dramatic day of the year ... it's almost time for the 2026 Tony Awards!!!
Sunday's ceremony is going to be a star-studded event, full of A-list nominees and performers, like Queen Latifah, Daniel Radcliffe, Dylan Mulvaney and more. Plus, it's hosted by Pink ... so here's hoping for a night of near-constant aerial gymnastics!
These stars can do it all ... sing, dance, and act -- 8 times a week, mind you -- and you can watch them all show off their chops this weekend when the Tony Awards come roaring into view.
Wendy Gledhill, the mom of the man accused of killing her actor boyfriend James Handy, tells TMZ her son has been struggling with serious mental health issues and was diagnosed with schizophrenia, but stopped taking his medication.
According to Wendy, her 44-year-old son Michael Gledhill had become increasingly paranoid and had been prescribed medication for his condition after his July 2025 diagnosis. However, she says she recently learned he had stopped taking his meds about a week before cops found James stabbed to death outside her home.
Shaun White appears to be enjoying every minute of his new romance with model Angela Garten ... because the pair looked downright inseparable during a loved-up day out in New York City.
Check out the pics ... the Olympic snowboarding legend was spotted tooling around town on his bike Thursday with Angela holding on tight as they went for a little shopping spree.
The chemistry was hard to miss, and it's not exactly difficult to see why Shaun looks smitten ... Angela's a smoking hot model who is clearly no stranger to turning heads.
Chris Evans is looking to get his stunning Hollywood Hills home off his hands ... slashing the price and placing it back on the market for $6.3 million.
Check out the gorgeous 4-bedroom mansion ... it offers sweeping views of Los Angeles and it's decked out with vineyard-inspired gardens plus a pool and spa that once allowed the "Captain America" star a tranquil escape after a hard day's work.
Inside, the 4,599-square-foot gem lets natural light pour in ... with vaulted ceilings and large picture windows, plus skylights in a kitchen outfitted with a 60-inch Wolf range beneath a 10-foot custom hood with a bunch of luxury odds and ends, including a Miele espresso system and Bianca marble countertop.
Drew Sidora's feeling relieved after narrowly avoiding eviction in her bitter divorce battle with estranged husband Ralph Pittman ... and you can see it in her face.
We got the 'RHOA' star leaving Riviere Agency's Swim & Resort Day in New York City on Thursday and our photog asked her about a judge swooping in at the 11th hour to save her from being kicked out of her home.
Drew tells us how she reacted after getting the good news ... and she says she's trusting the court system to do its job and is finally hoping to see the light at the end of what's been a devastating three-year chapter.
Jennifer Tilly is rushing to Kathy Hilton's defense amid her WeHo Pride Parade controversy ... she says her friend is getting a bad rap.
The actress hopped on social media Friday and defended Kathy after the 'RHOBH' star was removed as Grand Marshal Icon of this Sunday's West Hollywood's Pride Parade ... with Jennifer highlighting how much good work Kathy has done for the LGBTQ+ community
Kathy stepped aside following backlash over her ties to President Trump and allegations she used a homophobic slur back in the day, which she's denied, but Jennifer says squarely ... Kathy is an ally and an advocate.
O.J. Simpson's longtime attorney is ripping into Tanya Brown, blasting her idea to cancel The Juice's famous No. 32 NFL jersey as "weak-minded" and "flawed."
In fact, "weak-minded" was exactly how O.J. viewed Tanya when he was still alive ... O.J.'s estate executor Malcolm LaVergne tells TMZ.
LaVergne says O.J. felt Nicole Brown Simpson's sister didn't have much of a career, which made him sad for her.
Tanya floated the idea of the NFL benching O.J.'s No. 32 jersey earlier this week, when she spoke to TMZ ahead of the June 12 anniversary of Nicole and Ron Goldman's 1994 murders. Tanya says the number remains deeply tied to trauma for lots of folks connected to the case.
LaVergne says Tanya trying to cancel the jersey number O.J. wore for 11 years in the NFL as a star running back with the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers is just utterly ridiculous.
The NASCAR community is mourning the loss of Hall of Famer Ned Jarrett ... who died at 93 years old, his family announced Friday.
A statement from Jarrett's loved ones revealed he passed of natural causes at his home in Newton, North Carolina, on Thursday ... and he was surrounded by those closest to him.
"Our father was a devout Christian and a devoted, loving family man," the family stated. "He was a friend to everyone he met and NASCAR’s oldest living champion."
Matt Damon spent some quality time with a few four-legged friends searching for forever homes ... meeting with a group of rescue dogs at a famous animal rescue center founded by Clint Eastwood's daughter.
The Oscar winner recently appeared in The Dodo's "Dream Date" series at Eastwood Ranch Foundation in Agoura Hills, CA where he got to know several adoptable pups with big personalities.
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The video follows Matt as he spends time with each dog ... playing, cuddling, and learning their stories along the way.
Among the cute pups ... Jojo, an endlessly playful dog, Piper, a deaf and blind sweetheart, Duke, a Doberman with a serious love of toys, and Betsy, an affectionate pit bull who's been waiting more than 18 months for a family to choose her.
