Jeffrey Epstein was a master at finding weaknesses and secrets in people, and then using them to get exactly what he wanted ... and we break down exactly how that worked in our new documentary.
"TMZ Studios Presents Jeffrey Epstein: The Devil's Rolodex" -- available on YouTube -- takes a hard, unvarnished look at how people like Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and Bill Gates got ensnared in Epstein's twisted world.
He was a seasoned blackmailer who also created what one person called an "intellectual ponzi scheme," as a way of climbing the social ladder to the highest of heights.
Kristi Noem allegedly created a fake press release using doctored State Department letterhead to explain why she was exiting her special envoy role after getting fired as DHS secretary ... this according to reports.
After the State Department announced her exit, Noem shared a press release on State Department letterhead, saying ... "The Special Envoy to the Shield of the Americas role was always a six-month appointment. Secretary Noem remains at the State Department as a Senior Advisor."
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The issue? Sources at the State Department say it was not an official release ... and that the letterhead was fabricated.
President Trump goes to bat for Vivek Ramaswamy's outrageous political ad, and calls out Lebron James for dissing the National Anthem. Plus, Christina Applegate's shocking MS revelation and Diddy's new prison life. So, we gotta ask ...
Michael B. Jordan's gritty crime drama just got a little too gritty ... as a man allegedly showed up to the set with a huge butcher's knife and started scaring the film crew.
The NYPD tells TMZ ... Alex Perez, 23, allegedly started disrupting filming while running across the set of "Miami Vice '85" in Brooklyn around 11 PM Friday night.
Cops were called after Perez allegedly brandished a butcher's knife ... and threatened one of the production staffers.
A New Jersey middle school teacher has been accused of running a prostitution scam that involved her allegedly pinning down a naked man ... but she claims she was "strictly there to party."
An unidentified man claims he met Middle Township Middle School computer teacher Amanda Crafts, 35, and Veda Engel, 23, at Caesar’s Atlantic City on Oct. 9 ... the New York Post reported.
The victim claims that after Engel performed a sex act on him in the women's Harrah's hotel room ... Crafts held him down and used his smartphone's Face ID to open up Apple Pay to send 4 separate payments totaling $1,250.
"Love Is Blind" star Scott "Stew" Stewart has owned up to how he came across on the show ... but he also claims he has "no recollection" of what he said before he was ultimately rejected.
Speaking with the "TMZ Podcast" ... Stew said that he 100 percent believes Jacqueline "Jax" Guelli's decision to call off their engagement had nothing to do with his looks.
In case you missed it ... Stew, a 34-year-old engineering director, proposed to Jaxon the show sight unseen in the pods.
Sunday Slay is back with reality TV stunner Maura Higgins-- and if you haven’t seen what she’s serving up beneath her "Dancing With The Stars" costumes, consider today your lucky day!
You may know her from"Love Island UK" and "The Traitors," but Maura is making waves for more than just her reality TV appearances. Her stunning looks and show-stopping curves make her perfect for the spotlight ...
A killer bod makes for great results in the ballroom ...
Bhad Bhabie is looking to unload her massive Florida mansion ... and she's hoping to pocket nearly $7 million in the process ... TMZ has learned.
Real estate sources tell TMZ ... the rapper's Boca Raton estate hit the market Wednesday with an asking price of $6.9 million.
The sprawling 8,958-square-foot property boasts 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, sitting on a beautifully landscaped acre in an exclusive guard-gated community.
Famous faces, fright nights, and a few screams for the camera! Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights is back, and spooky stars like Inde Navarrette and Chappell Roan are getting their scare on for Spooky Season 2026.
An influencer born in NYC was arrested in Colombia after authorities claim they found a cache of weapons and drugs inside her apartment ... and the scene they described is straight out of "Narcos" or "Breaking Bad."
National police officers and a judge had shown up to Wendy Durán's apartment with a warrant to search the place Monday in order to obtain missing rent payments ... the New York Post reported.
Instead ... cops claim they found two 9mm Glocks and a 5.56-caliber Colt rifle with holographic sights and a laser attachment.
Anika Rashaun -- who starred on hit reality shows like "The Challenge" and "The Real World" -- has died from breast cancer ... her friends have revealed.
The TV star-turned-dating coach died on Oct. 1 after being diagnosed with cancer last summer.
Cyndi Rich wrote on Facebook ... "Anika shined so bright. Being close to that light as one of her closest friends was a true blessing. She is a vibrant soul. I’ll love her and treasure the 16 years of memories forever."
Six Flags Over Georgia's Goliath roller coaster is set to be reopened with new safety features once the ride has been retrofitted ... after a man was violently thrown to his death earlier this month.
The theme park announced seat belts would be added to the ride ... as well as other rides with similar restraints ... CEO John Reilly revealed in a statement Friday.
Reilly added ... "Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia remains closed pending necessary safety reviews and clearances. Eight additional rides at five other parks are temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution. Our parks remain open, including throughout Halloween weekend, with more than 220 roller coasters operating across our parks."
Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly's romance is showing zero signs of slowing down ... with the pair seemingly glued to each other day and night in new pics.
In the photos ... Dakota and MGK can be seen leaving a music studio together Friday morning ... before being spotted leaving the L.A. hotspot Chateau Marmont together later that night around 11:30 PM.
In one of the pics of the pair in a car by the hotel, MGK was caught sporting a massive grin ... looking elated at having a day date and a night date with her!
