Bryan Kohberger is spending Christmas behind bars -- and the murderous Grinch of 4 college students is getting a much-deserved lump of coal this year instead of the average holiday prison perks, except for some cookies.
Here's the scoop ... Idaho's most infamous mass killer is incarcerated in long-term restrictive housing at Idaho Maximum Security Institution, so he has very little access to any activities, according to Sanda Kuzeta-Cerimagic, a spokeswoman for the Department of Correction.
Kuzeta-Cerimagic said Kohberger and his fellow inmates in the restrictive unit are shuffled around in shackles, making it harder for correction officers to move them about the prison for special Xmas activities.
JaMarcus Russellknows a thing or two about Lane Kiffinand LSU football, and the former number one overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft is pumped to see what the polarizing head coach has in store for his alma mater!
TMZ Sports chatted it up with Russell and Dwayne Bowe -- former star teammates at LSU -- about their school's hiring of Kiffin, and both are pumped to see how he makes his mark on one of the country's top programs.
Russell, in particular has a unique view of the 50-year-old ... since Lane was his head coach in Oakland with the Raiders until Al Davis fired him four games into the 2008 season.
Smokey Robinson won a legal battle in his legal war against his sexual assault accusers ... a judge granted the singer's request for the anonymous accusers to turn over their cell phones.
In court docs, obtained by TMZ, Smokey said he was concerned his Jane Doe accusers were allegedly deleting data from their phones. He said they had been served discovery requests for cell phone records and claimed they had been evading his requests.
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Smokey asked the judge Wednesday to get the accusers to turn over the phones and on Friday the judge ordered the phones to be handed over within 10 days.
It's not truly a holiday season until the whole fam is decked out in matching PJs! Whether you're snapping family photos, sipping hot cocoa around the tree on Christmas Eve or opening presents together, there's nothing more festive than a holly, jolly pair of pajamas.
This season, get the fun started early with a matching set for everyone in the family ... and that includes four-legged friends too! From elf-inspired sleepwear to classic plaid onesies, these fits are all available on Amazon right now. Don't wait until Santa is on his way and grab these jammies before they're gone!
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With Hanukkah kicking off on December 14, there's still time to get your hands on all the essentials you need for your home. From menorahs to festive fits, we've pulled together a bunch of holiday finds for you and your family.
No need to spin a dreidel or dip into your gelt to get your hands on these good deals.
"Vanderpump Villa" star Marciano Brunette is suing "Secret Lives of Mormon Lives" star Demi Engemann for defamation ... he says her sexual assault allegations against him are a bunch of baloney.
In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Marciano claims Demi is damaging his reputation by falsely calling him a "sexual predator" and accusing him of sexual assault.
He says she's lying about their interaction last year at the "Vanderpump Villa" in Italy ... claiming the kiss they shared off camera was totally consensual, despite how Demi has been portraying things on social media and TV.
Faux fur is all the rage these days, and since temps are droppin' ... it's time for you to warm up with these scruffy-furry baes!
From Lizzo's bikini-fur look, to Hailey Bieber's cushy crop top magic, even Oliva Pierson is gettin' her fix of fake! And try on "Love Island's Amaya Espinalcozying up in this winter's must-have fashion!
Living for the cozy life? Check out the gallery and bundle up with Hollywood's hottest!
Brandi Glanville says she finally has a diagnosis for why her face was suddenly disfigured ... and it sounds like a huge relief.
We got the former 'RHOBH' star in Sherman Oaks on Friday at the grand opening for goGLOW and our photog asked her about the face parasite that's been bothering her for a couple years.
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Brandi says she finally got a medical diagnosis just yesterday, and when she called her mom to tell her the news, her mother started bawling.
Joe Biden was once the 46th president of the United States ... but now he's having trouble saying "America" without butchering the hell out of the word.
JB spoke at the 2025 International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. on Friday ... and, while giving an impassioned speech about the resiliency of the nation, he completely botched the pronunciation of "America."
After encouraging attendees to keep the faith and remember who they are ... JB's voice suddenly went up several octaves before he shouted ... "We're the United States of Amerigotit!!!" By the way, we aren't totally sure we spelled that right.
The Austin Police Department has closed the book on Brianna Aguilera's death, ruling it a suicide ... but the family still doesn't believe law enforcement.
Tony Buzbee, the attorney for Aguilera's family, tells TMZ they still think Brianna's death was more nefarious ... adding, "The Austin Police screwed things up royally."
Buzbee says there's no credible evidence to back APD's suicide claim, full stop.
Sabrina Carpenter might find herself in a game of Whack-a-Mole with the White House ... after she seemingly influenced them to take down a post using her music, the administration has now posted a new video using her image.
The PSA in question was posted Friday on X. In it, the White House wrote, "If you're a criminal illegal, you WILL be arrested & deported."
The message accompanied a clip from a "Saturday Night Live" promo Sabrina did with cast member Marcello Hernandez. In the promo, she pretends to arrest the comedian for being too hot -- a bit she does with audience members at her live shows. But the WH edited the clip, recording the word "illegal" over Sabrina saying "hot."
2:04 PM PT -- Tekashi 6ix9inetells TMZ Hip Hop he isn't worried about his looming 3-month prison sentence come January ... he'll be confined away from the madness and will use the solitary to get in shape!!!
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We caught up with 6ix9ine following the judge's verdict and he saysthe sentence was fair, feeling that the judge got to hear all the facts he and his legal team presented.
Tekashi has to report back on January 6, but suspects he'll be housed in a secure unit because of his "snitch" status!!!
Dillon Danisclaims he's still feeling it after his brawl at UFC 322 ... to the point where he won't be able to attend his deposition in his Nina Agdalcase next week.
According to court documents, obtained by TMZ Sports, the MMA fighter says he is currently in California "seeking medical treatment" for a head injury he sustained at MSG after throwing hands with several members of Islam Makhachev's team on Nov. 15.
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As a result, the fighter's lawyer says Danis won't be around to get grilled by Agdal's lawyers next Tuesday in New Jersey.
The brawl prompted New York City Mayor Eric Adamsto call for an investigation, saying the actions were unacceptable.
Savannah Chrisley is back in the Cayman Islands with a mystery man ... and this time she's on dry land, wining and dining at a waterfront restaurant.
TMZ obtained a new photo showing the reality star at Casanova Restaurant in George Town ... and she's seated for dinner across from a mystery man, enjoying some live music before their food comes.
Folks who were there tell us Savannah and her mystery man sat down around 6:30 PM Thursday night, getting a table in the corner.
