Muse Singer Matt Bellamy Files For Divorce From Elle Demands Sole Custody

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Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has filed for divorce from Elle Evans, after roughly 7 years of marriage, TMZ has learned.

According to documents obtained by TMZ, Bellamy b-lined it to a Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday. The exes share 2 children: a daughter, born in 2020, and a son born in 2024.

Matt is asking the court for sole custody of his kids.

Influencer Michiel Vandeweert Dead at 28 ... Had Rare Genetic Disorder

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Michiel Vandeweert, a Belgian influencer who shared his experience living with a rare genetic disorder, is dead.

Michiel's death was announced this week by Flemish broadcaster VRT NWS ... which shared a statement from the production company -- Boundbreakers -- that was behind the documentary series "How to Be Alive," which previously featured him.

He was diagnosed at a young age with progeria -- a progressive condition which causes the body to age at an unusually rapid rate -- an extremely rare disorder that has historically been associated with a significantly shortened life expectancy. There is currently no known cure.

Trump on Karoline Leavitt Happy Trails To My Press Secretary

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Get ready for a new White House Press Secretary ... President Trump says Karoline Leavitt is stepping down from the job.

Trump announced Karoline's upcoming career move in a Truth Social post Wednesday ... saying she's leaving the gig at the end of the month so she can spend more time with her kids and family.

Karoline gave birth in May to a daughter ... her second child.

Trump says Karoline will be one of his top outside advisors and continue to be an influential voice within the GOP.

Luigi Mangione Serious Plea Bargain Negotiations Underway with Feds Could Upend State Case

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MAJOR twist in the Luigi Mangione case ... his legal team is in serious negotiations with federal prosecutors, sources tell TMZ, and it could have a dramatic impact on his fate.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the negotiations are "real," and it involves a possible guilty plea to murder, but the twist comes with sentencing. We're told one of the "possibilities" is an open plea where sentencing is not negotiated, but left to the judge after an extensive hearing. That would allow the defense to present mitigating factors -- including Luigi's strong feels about health care and corporate greed that altered his mental state -- that could lead to a sentence more favorable than life in prison.

The implications here are dramatic. When someone is charged in both federal and state court for the same offense and the federal case resolves first, the state cannot prosecute based on double jeopardy. Paul Manafort successfully made this argument in a New York state court when he was prosecuted for fraud back in 2019.

THE INTERNET WAS RIGHT! BEST SELLING PRODUCTS AS SEEN ON TIKTOK

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TikTok has spoken … and they were totally right about these products.

While not every viral sensation lives up to the hype, these best-selling finds have earned their spot at the top.

We've rounded up our TikTok-famous favorites, from hair tools that'll help you achieve the perfect blowout to must-have sleep accessories … and it turns out that these products have taken over everyone's feeds for good reason.

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Alix Earle & Stassie Karanikolaou DUELING BIKINI BABES?!? THAT'S AMORE!!!

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Alix Earle and Stassie Karanikolaou will eventually be coming back from Italy with some impressive tans ... because the two stripped down to catch some rays on vacay ... and we've got the sexy photos.

The pair were spotted hanging out off the coast of Sardinia on Tuesday ... with Alix wearing a skimpy black bikini ... and revealing almost all of her jaw-dropping booty.

Alix seemed to be getting in and out of the crystal-clear ocean throughout the day ... letting her wet hair hang down her back while also glistening underneath the hot European sun.

Oprah Winfrey DR. PHIL & DR. OZ POLITICS HAVE SQUAT TO DO WITH ME!!!

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Oprah Winfrey is distancing herself from Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz ... both politically and professionally ... saying everything they've done since her talk show launched their careers falls squarely on them -- not her.

Oprah defended herself in a new interview with Emmy Magazine ... after facing criticism for giving both men major platforms.

In explaining why she originally brought them onto "The Oprah Winfrey Show" back in the day, Oprah says Dr. Phil first impressed her while helping her through a tumultuous time in 1998, when six Texas cattlemen sued her, claiming she defamed the beef industry.

Oprah's legal team hired Dr. Phil ... and she says she quickly found him to be practical, down-to-earth and real. She says they rode in the car on her way to trial every day for six weeks, and he was so instrumental in helping her, she thought, "Oh, you could help a lot of people. You should come on my show."

Chris Brown Gimme That Ponytail!!!

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Chris Brown grabbed a fistful of a fan's hair and dry humped the crap out of her booty during a simulated sex scene on stage ... putting on a steamy show at his Toronto tour stop with Usher ... and it's all on video.

Breezy's been bringing girls onstage to get freaky when he performs "Take You Down" ... and Tuesday night was certainly no exception.

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Chris got a little rough with a fan at Rogers Stadium, grabbing her ponytail and pulling before really going at it ... switching positions and thrusting from behind as she backed up on him.

Nick Reiner Indicted on New Murder Charges ... Special Circumstances Added

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Nick Reiner has been indicted for allegedly murdering his parents -- Rob and Michele Reiner -- and special circumstance allegations have been added.

According to the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office ... Reiner pled not guilty Wednesday to two counts of murder with the special circumstance allegations of multiple murders and murder by means of lying in wait after a grand jury indictment was unsealed. He also faces another special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon, a knife.

Special circumstances can increase potential penalties for Nick if he's found guilty at trial. It's unclear if prosecutors plan to pursue the death penalty, but it opens the door for the D.A. to pursue capital punishment if Nick is convicted.

Russell Westbrook Announces NBA Retirement ... W/ Michael B. Jordan Narrated Video

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Russell Westbrook just closed the book on his legendary NBA career in the most Hollywood way possible.

The 37-year-old former MVP posted an emotional video on social media on Wednesday, titled “The Museum of Unspoken Answers,” narrated by his buddy Michael B. Jordan.

The clip begins with Russ walking through a gallery of his greatest hits, from thunderous dunks to triple-doubles ... and a gang of other career highlights.

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Westbrook captioned the clip ... “Sometimes you don’t even know when you’ve already watched the end. You had to be there. And now it’s over.”

NBA YoungBoy Mom Says He's A Deadbeat Dad!!!

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NBA YoungBoy's mom just went scorched earth after her son said in a recent interview he likely won't speak to her again ... ripping his skills, or lack thereof, as a father.

Here's the deal -- the rapper appeared on "Open Thoughts" Tuesday and said his mom was a source of his previous anger. He then went on to suggest they'd never talk again ... though he said he loves her from afar.

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This set his mom, Sherhonda Gaulden, off ... and she took to Instagram to claim he's an absent father who doesn't speak to his own kids.

She also claimed to be present for his "Open Thoughts" interview, but then backtracked when she realized she was thinking of a different interview.

Guess Who Celebrity Hot Dog Legs

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HOT DIGGITY DOG ... these tanned frankfurters are quite toasty ... but can you guess who owns these celebrity hot dog legs?!?

She's an influencer with more than 41 million TikTok followers and nearly 15 million on Instagram ... so if you're following her, this should be as easy as making a hot dog for lunch.

If you're not among those followers, don't worry ... we'll give you another clue ... the 23-year-old has modeled for Rihanna's Fenty.

We won't get into the "is a hot dog a sandwich" debate ... hit the gallery for the reveal!

Influencer Damon Darling Fine, I'll Stop Filming At Walmart

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Influencer Damon Darling says he's going to stop filming wholesome content at Walmart after being kicked out of a store in Ohio ... and he thinks some of his older videos are to blame.

Damon joined us on "TMZ Live" Tuesday to discuss the context behind the video he posted, showing a Walmart employee asking him to leave the store, claiming he is trespassing as he attempts to buy random customers' groceries.

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To new viewers, it appears confusing as to why Walmart would exile Damon for attempting to do a good deed ... however, according to videos he's posted in the past, he seemed to cause many issues with the store before.

Chris Brown Slams Judge For Allowing Talk of Rihanna Assault in Trial ... Wants New Trial in Dog Bite Case

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Chris Brown believes he was hit with a massive $12.9 million judgment because the judge let the jury hear about his assault on Rihanna ... and now he wants a do-over ... TMZ has learned.

The singer filed court docs seeking a new trial in the case against his former housekeeper, Maria Avila, which ended with a huge judgment in her favor.

You'll recall ... Maria filed the suit claiming she suffered severe injuries due to a vicious attack by a dog at Chris' L.A. home.

Chris denied he was legally responsible for her injuries.

Perez Hilton Kids Knew About Mental Health Struggles ... Before Live Stream Crisis

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Perez Hilton's kids were already aware of his mental health struggles before his disturbing live stream meltdown ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Perez's three kids are old enough to understand his mental health challenges, which had been explained to them before last week's crisis.

We're told the children have been in the house during previous emotional moments when Perez went live on social media and opened up to his followers about his struggles.

So, while last week's incident was far more serious, seeing their father become emotional online was not entirely new to them.

Kansas Murder-Suicide Father Kills Wife, 4 Kids Then Calls 911

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A Kansas father shot and killed his wife and four young children before dying by suicide ... according to law enforcement.

Winfield Police Chief Robbie DeLong says a 911 call came in Tuesday morning from a man claiming he'd killed his entire family and was getting ready to kill himself.

Officers heard a gunshot when they arrived at the house and set up a perimeter before entering the home ... discovering six people dead inside.