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The woman who accused Jay-Z and Diddy of raping her when she was 13 years old is now taking legal steps to try and dismiss a lawsuit Jay-Z filed against her.

Jay's accuser, who first sued him for rape as a Jane Doe, filed new legal docs Tuesday to dismiss the defamation suit the music mogul filed against her and her attorney, Tony Buzbee, in Alabama.

In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the woman claims Jay-Z can’t sue her over the claims because she made them in court documents and are therefore privileged ... adding that the interview she did with NBC was based on her claims in the court docs.

"The Golden Bachelor" is returning and the new leading man has a past life in the NFL.

Mel Owens was announced as the new 'Golden Bachelor' for Season 2 by ABC on Tuesday. The 66-year-old was selected as the ninth overall pick during the 1981 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. He now works as a lawyer in Orange County, CA.

Owens was previously married and the two have two sons together, according to ABC.

5:56 PM PT -- The San Antonio Fire Department tells TMZ ... they responded to the Majestic Theater at 5 PM CT for a report of an elderly patient who had reportedly fainted and transported them to the hospital with a non life-threatening condition.

4:38 PM PT -- A rep for Carlos Santana tells TMZ ... tonight's concert at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio has been postponed. The singer is currently under observation in Texas. His rep says he's doing well and looks forward to coming back to San Antonio soon as well as continuing his US Tour.

The rep adds the San Antonio show will be rescheduled soon.

Health scare for Carlos Santana ... he's in a hospital right now getting treatment after suffering a medical emergency before a concert in Texas ... TMZ has learned.

A rep for the legendary musician tells us Carlos suffered a medical emergency Tuesday that they suspect is dehydration. He was put into an ambulance and has left the venue, and we're told by his rep he's been hospitalized for further testing.

Santana's rep says his Tuesday night show at the Majestic Theater in San Antonio is not currently canceled -- but that could change depending on how Carlos responds to treatment.

Gigi Hadid is celebrating a big one today ... It's her 30th bday and we're shining the spotlight on her sexiest shots ever!

Since 2014, Gigi's been workin' the runways and struttin' what her mama (Yolanda Hadid) gave her, and while her modeling pics are totes fresh and 'profesh' ... her best angles come from these hot bod pics!

From the catwalk to the trail, she makes walkin' on the dirt look effortlessly hot ... Not to mention no one does 'natural beauty' like Gigi!

When this hot mama isn't on daughter duty, you can catch her casually posing as a lounge chair lady in a dope bikini!

Hit the showers with Gigi and score her hot shots for her 30th bday!

Shannon Sharpe's accuser confronted him over the alleged January 2025 sexual assault ... with a newly released text message showing the woman told him, "no means no shannon."

The convo took place on the evening of Jan. 2, 2025 -- the day Jane Doe alleged in her lawsuit that Sharpe raped her.

Doe tells Sharpe in the message, "I cried when u left because I begged you to put a condom on and not put it in my ass and u didn’t listen."

Michael Schur was in his late 20s when he first started playing Mose -- Dwight's strange and awkward cousin with a sheltered lifestyle -- on the popular sitcom series "The Office" back in 2005.

Schur was joined by Rainn Wilson as the Special Projects Manager, Dwight K. Schrute, John Krasinski as the monogamous father-of-two, Jim Halpert ... and of course Ed Helms as the pitch-perfect boss, Andy "Nard-Dog" Bernard.

In addition to playing Mose ... Michael wrote for "The Office" and is a brilliant producer and director -- working on shows like "Parks and Recreation" and "The Good Place."

Phaedra Parks is known for her bold, outspoken vibes ... but this time, she stepped back and let her son steal the spotlight, as he spilled the tea on his dating life -- and hers.

We caught up with the reality star and her sons, Ayden and Dylan, at LAX -- but it was Ayden who had plenty to say, making it clear he just hopes his mom doesn’t date a bum -- so all you Phaedra admirers, take note!

When the tables turn, Ayden’s still just 14 -- so mama bear’s got some serious dating ground rules for him. Catch the clip to see what she had to say!

Police in Vermont investigating the sudden death of 24-year-old actress Sophie Nyweide say she was found lifeless on a riverbank ... and they're looking into a range of possible causes, including foul play.

Bennington Police tell TMZ ... Sophie's body was found not far from a high school in Bennington around 4 AM on April 14, and she was declared dead at the scene.

We're told her body was near a lean-to -- a makeshift structure made from downed trees -- and nothing is being ruled out at this point in terms of a cause of death.

Democrats going to war with President Trump over alleged gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia makes perfect sense to D.L. Hughley, who says it's really a battle for what should matter most to all Americans.

Things got heated Tuesday on "TMZ Live" when Harvey suggested Abrego Garcia might not be the hill Democrats wanna die on ... considering he's been accused of beating his wife and having an affiliation with MS-13, an international criminal gang.

D.L. thinks you're missing the point if you think the case is just about one Maryland husband and dad ... he says it's about the Trump administration thinking it can "spirit away" anyone it wants without giving them their day in court.

Trouble in paradise for "Outer Banks" star Madison Bailey and her girlfriend Mariah Linney -- 'cause the pair just hit that unfollow button on each other's IG profiles.

There’s no official confirmation on a split just yet -- but with Mariah posting some seriously cryptic quotes about being hurt on her Stories, all signs are pointing to a breakup.

One of the quotes Mariah shared hinted at some serious emotional fallout -- saying she wanted to speak up and make the other person feel what she went through.

Pope Francis' final hours alive are being detailed by the Vatican ... including his last words, which were directed at his nurse and caregiver.

The Vatican says Francis, who died Monday morning, was hesitant to make a surprise appearance on Easter Sunday in Saint Peter's Square, where 50,000 Christians had gathered.

Francis went for a ride in the Popemobile and interacted with the masses ... but only after asking his nurse, Massimiliano Strappetti, "Do you think I can manage it?"

Bianca Censori makes the routine look sexy ... take random errands around town, for example.

Kanye West's wife was spotted in Spain this week tooling around in her Mercedes G63 AMG on her way to see a wellness healer and a bodyguard.

Never one to be shy, Bianca hopped out of the luxury SUV in a thong bodysuit, sheer stockings and some high-heeled boots ... accentuating her derriere.

Shannon Sharpe's attorney just revealed the Pro Football Hall of Famer made an offer to his rape accuser of "at least" $10 million to close out the case before it went public.

Lanny J. Davis -- who's representing Sharpe in the ESPN personality's civil sexual assault case against Jane Doe -- said in a meeting with reporters Tuesday the proposal was doled out during mediations with the plaintiff "within the last month or so."

Davis said Doe initially seemed to be considering it ... before she "suddenly without warning, walked away from our offer."

Kanye West claims he hasn't been around his son Saint at all this year ... but we know that's not even remotely close to the truth.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Ye can see his kids whenever he wants and mostly chooses not to, but he has definitely seen Saint in 2025.

Kanye's kids mostly live with their mother, Kim Kardashian, in California ... but we're told Ye spent about 3 months in Los Angeles this year and didn't ask to see Saint or any of his kids, aside from North ... until a week before leaving town.

9:57 AM PT -- Shelly, Sophie Nyweide’s mom, tells TMZ … “We are very distraught and mourning. All I can say is her time acting was brief but very happy. She wasn't a child star in the least and wasn't subjected to anything hurtful on those films. She was always safe on those sets. Please let her rest in peace now.

"My knowledge is she was using drugs and was a tiny young woman. She was with other people when she died. I didn't know them. There is an investigation ongoing. The autopsy results are not in. They said it would take 6-8 weeks. So I can't say definitively.”

Actress Sophie Nyweide -- famous for her roles in "Mammoth" and "An Invisible Sign" -- is dead.

Sophie died April 14 in Bennington, VT ... according to her family. The cause of death is unclear.

In an obituary, Sophie's family hints at what led to her early death, saying ... "Sophie was a kind and trusting girl. Often this left her open to being taken advantage of by others. She wrote and drew voraciously, and much of this art depicts the depth she had, and it also represents the pain she suffered. Many of her writings and artwork are roadmaps of her struggles and traumas."

Walton Goggins’ "White Lotus" character may have been a bit mysterious, but he’s not holding anything back here -- literally -- 'cause the actor went all in, stripping down to his Speedos!

It’d be a crime not to see these pics ... Walton's confidently flaunting his righteous gemstones in a skimpy yellow banana-hammock, striking poses on a yacht -- talk about a nautical shoot with a whole lot of naughty.

It was for Cultured magazine’s cover shoot, so you know there was some serious styling going on -- Walton rocked cowboy boots in one shot and a half-buttoned corduroy shirt in another!