Halle Berry I'd Never Hurt My Child ... I'm a Domestic Violence Victim

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6:31 PM PT -- Olivier filed new docs refuting Halle's claims he has resisted their son getting help for neurodivergent , behavioral issues. He said Halle has "deliberately" misrepresented "my behavior where Maceo's mental health treatment is concerned."

Halle Berry is firing back at Olivier Martinez, calling BS on his claim she was violent toward their 13-year-old son ... saying she's a domestic violence victim and advocate, not a perpetrator.

Halle filed a voluminous response to Martinez's petition to change their custody agreement from joint legal and physical custody to temporary sole custody, with Halle getting only visitation. He ended up getting a modified version of what he wanted.

Olivier claims Halle got angry at Maceo a week ago while he was playing a VR game and put him in a headlock, choking him. She denies the claim.

Cornell Frat Bro's Lawyer Goes After University Officials in Private Emails 'Shame On You All'

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A lawyer for one of the Cornell fraternity brothers being sued over the alleged gang rape blasted the university during the investigation back in 2025 ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained an alleged email, dated May 16, 2025, from an attorney named Jeremy Saland -- who represented one of the accused men -- to Cornell officials as part of the Title IX probe.

In the letter, Jeremy claimed one of the panel members who decided the consequences for his client was distracted and driving during one witness’ testimony. He said he asked for the hearing to be adjourned for the day, but his request was denied.

Dolly Parton's Nephew Struggling To Find Lawyer to Fight Estate Battle

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Dolly Parton's nephew is asking the court to pump the brakes on his ongoing estate battle ... TMZ has learned.

Sources tell TMZ ... Bryan Seaver asked Monday to push back his Oct. 9 hearing by 10 days after struggling to find counsel in Tennessee.

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We’re told every attorney Bryan has approached has ties to Pinnacle Bank -- which is involved with the trust at the center of the estate battle -- creating a conflict of interest.

Caleb Flynn's Daughters Rip Him to Shreds in Statement ... Promise Never to Visit Him in Jail

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Caleb Flynn was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife, Ashley, but the biggest blow might've come from his young daughters.

The girls’ uncle, Matthew Keyt, read 10-year-old Ava's scathing statement in court before the "American Idol" alum's sentencing.

She wrote ... "Dear Daddy, I don't even know where to start. How could you do such a thing?"

'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly Dead at 62

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Robert Kelker-Kelly, best known for playing Bo Brady on "Days of Our Lives," has died ... TMZ has learned.

The medical examiner in Missouri tells TMZ ... Kelker-Kelly died October 3. His cause of death is not yet known.

Kelker-Kelly began his acting career on "Another World" in 1987, playing Sam Fowler.

'Ghost Adventures' Zak Bagans Buys Vegas Bunker for $4.5M ... Plans to Make it a Museum!!!

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It sounds like Zak Bagans has another ghost adventure brewing ... this time in the Vegas bunker house he just bought, TMZ has learned.

The "Ghost Adventures" star dropped $4.5 mil on the 16,000-square-foot property, which boasts painted skies, fake landscaping, a pool, and lighting designed to replicate the different hours of the day -- the sprawling home is known as the "Underground Mansion" and has a Cold War luxury bunker hidden nearly three stories beneath an ordinary home.

Apparently, when Zak did a walk-through of the impressive estate, he learned about the bunker's dark history, which was so spooky that some staff refused to go down there alone.

Ken Urker's Death Former FBI Agent Weighs In On Why Cause Is Still Undetermined

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It makes sense that investigators need to wait for toxicology results to determine Ken Urker's official cause of death ... at least according to a former FBI investigator.

Jennifer Coffindaffer -- an ex-FBI agent -- sat down with Jakson on TMZ's YouTube series, "In The Know," to discuss how to tell if Gypsy Rose's former fiancé overdosed or if foul play was involved.

She say the tox report will be crucial to determining Ken's manner of death, because it'll let investigators know if the drugs he took were laced with something deadly, or if he simply took too much.

Cornell Lawsuit Diddy Law Firm Repping Cornell Frat Bro

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The law firm that successfully represented Diddy against the most serious charges is now representing one of the Cornell frat bros accused in the Jane Doe case ... TMZ has learned.

The Agnifilo firm -- of Marc and Karen fame -- has signed on to the case ... sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ.

The partner who is handling the case is Teny Geragos, who has famously repped some high-profile defendants, including Diddy and Harvey Weinstein. FYI, she got a New York rape charge against Weinstein dismissed.

Lucki Leaves Hospital With Bandages ... Wants His Car & Cash Back After ComplexCon Brawl

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Lucki is out of the hospital after getting injured in a violent brawl near ComplexCon ... and he's jokingly asking cops to return his car.

The rapper took to Instagram Monday, showing off bandages on his face and saying that he had hundreds of thousands of dollars and his debit cards inside the vehicle -- jokingly asking if the LAPD were "tryna have some fun."

Lucki also said he had no idea what happened during the chaotic incident ... adding there was "a lot going on."

Today's Gripping Stories TMZ, NYP 'The Low Down' ... Cornell Accuser's Call, ComplexCon Chaos, Christa Pike Latest

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A tense phone call is putting fresh heat on the alleged Cornell gang rape case ... with Jane Doe confronting frat bro Matthew Ingalls about what happened that night.

Check out the new YouTube collab between TMZ and the New York Post, "The Low Down," where we bring you stories that are gripping, outrageous, and sometimes scandalous.

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Lucki also found himself in the middle of some serious chaos outside ComplexCon ... getting struck in the face during a wild parking lot brawl as Playboi Carti watched nearby. Cops say multiple people were hurt, including one person who was stabbed ... and LAPD is investigating the violence as an attempted murder.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard See The Abuse Ken Faced Before His Death!!!

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard is doubling down on her push for "Kenan's Law" ... sharing what she says is just a small slice of the online abuse her ex-fiancé Ken Urker endured before his death.

Gypsy posted an evidence log to Instagram Monday afternoon documenting years of alleged cyberbullying, ridicule and harassment aimed at Ken across Reddit, TikTok, YouTube and other platforms.

The log includes everything from digs at Ken's looks and sexuality to accusations about his character, parenting and relationship with Gypsy.

TikToker Dakota Harper Overwhelm With Emotions ... After Setback In Court

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TikToker Dakota Harper was dealt a pretty big blow in court Monday ... because his bond was doubled.

His bond was upped from $10K to $20K, and home confinement was added as a condition.

Check out the gallery ... Dakota sure didn't look very happy to hear that.

Marlon Brando’s Son Miko Using Famous Late Dad’s Famous Letter To Help Get Birth Certificate

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Marlon Brando’s son, Miko Brando, rushed to court after having trouble finding his birth certificate ... and is using a typed letter from his famous late dad to help him out, TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Miko says he was born on February 26, 1961, to his father Marlon and his mom, Movita Brando.

He notes his parents were "film actors and travelled quite a bit” and says he was born in Mexico during one of their trips.

Chris Brown Singer Bought Baby Mama Diamond $1.4 Million Home She Wants More!!!

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Chris Brown's baby mama, Diamond Brown, is asking for around $45K per month in child support for their daughter, Lovely, saying that's what's needed to cover her and Lovely's expenses. 

Diamond filed court docs proposing that Chris's support obligations should cover her rent and household expenses (about $23K, as well as all school, medical, and extracurricular expenses for their child ($20K). 

Among the monthly childcare costs, Diamond claims $500 for Lovely's clothes, $3500 for child care, $2K for college savings, $2K for gifts, $350 for a haircut, and $1500 for art and sports lessons.  

Jessica Simpson Romance Reaches New Heights!!!

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Jessica Simpson and her boyfriend Thomas Eisenhood were spotted together for the first time ... enjoying an exhilarating morning at Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta Park over the weekend.

TMZ obtained photos of Jessica and Thomas walking through the park around 7:30 AM Sunday ... when they stopped to take selfies with the hot-air balloons behind them.

Witnesses tell us a couple who saw the pair offered to take personal photos for them. We're told Jessica handed over her phone without saying a word, while Thomas wrapped his arm around her shoulders and Jessica rested her head on him.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Ex-Fiancé Gets Final Goodbye from Family

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard shared an emotional final goodbye with Ken Urker over the weekend ... and their daughter, Aurora, recognized her father during the private viewing ... TMZ has learned.

Family sources tell TMZ ... Ken's brother, two of his sisters, and his mother, Raina, flew to Louisiana for a small viewing of Ken's body Saturday afternoon at a funeral home ... but his sister Autumn didn't make it to the viewing, despite sources saying she was in Louisiana at the time.

We're told Gypsy wore a black dress and a necklace Ken gave her for their two-year anniversary.