Puka Nacua Bite Accuser Sues ... For Assault & Battery

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The woman who insists Puka Nacua made an antisemitic comment and later bit her is suing the Rams superstar for assault and battery ... claiming she's suffered because of his reckless actions.

The attorney for Madison Atiabi, the alleged victim, filed the lawsuit Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, citing gender violence, assault and battery, and negligence.

Atiabi claims she's "suffered actual damages, including physical injury, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and severe emotional distress" after the December 31, 2025, incident in L.A. She doesn't go into detail about the nature of her injuries.

Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Divorce Settlement Details Revealed … 6-Figure Lump Sum, Custody Deal & No Support

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'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Kandi Burruss will not be paying her ex-husband Todd Tucker a dime in child or spousal support -- but she will be coughing up a hefty 6-figure lump sum as part of their divorce settlement ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained the settlement agreement signed by Kandi and Todd. The exes wed in April 2014 and split last year.

Per the deal, neither party will be paid child support or spousal support. Kandi and Todd agreed to share joint legal and physical custody of their kids, Ace, born in 2016, and Blaze, born in 2019.

Kandi will keep the children's passports, but Todd can request them from her ahead of any international travel. As for their boujee assets ...

Sofia Richie Grainge Welcomes Baby No. 2!!!

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Sofia Richie Grainge became a mom of two last week!

In an Instagram post shared today, the 27-year-old model confirmed the birth of her new baby boy, writing that Henry Cecil Grainge was born March 18.

In the pic, Henry is being cradled by big sister Eloise Samantha Grainge, who turns 2 years old in May.

Taylor Frankie Paul Show Me the Money!!! Still Gets 'Bachelorette' Salary

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Taylor Frankie Paul's 'Bachelorette' season's been pulled, but her paycheck hasn't -- the reality star is getting her full salary ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... TFP's contract is for services rendered ... and clearly, she fulfilled those obligations by filming the entire season. She even did most of the promotional tour for the series, until it was upended when ABC yanked it off the schedule in the wake of TMZ posting video of her 2023 domestic violence case.

The 2023 arrest was widely known by ABC, and Taylor did not hide any of her past legal troubles from them.

It's not clear exactly how much Taylor made for the season ... we hear it is in the low-to-mid six figures, which is in line with previously reported salaries. Warner Bros. Discovery is on the hook for that check since it produces the series.

Rihanna Alleged House Shooter Pleads Not Guilty

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Ivanna Lisette Ortiz -- the Florida woman who was charged with attempted murder for allegedly firing multiple rounds into Rihanna's Los Angeles home -- pleaded not guilty in a court appearance Wednesday.

A request by Ortiz's attorney -- a public defender -- to reduce her bond was rejected. Her bail is currently set at $1,875,000, KABC-TV reports. Ortiz was seen behind glass in a custody area and only spoke Wednesday to agree to waive her right to a speedy preliminary hearing, the Associated Press reports.

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This comes after her first court appearance on March 11 where Ortiz's lawyer entered a not guilty plea on her behalf but then withdrew it.

TMZ Live Stream Come Into Our Office and Watch News Happen!!!

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We want you to be a part of TMZ, so every weekday, between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM PT, we take you inside our newsroom via live stream.

You never know what you're gonna get ... a big story that breaks, an argument erupts in the room, or someone's just joking around.

Your comments are a big part of the stream, and the staff spends a lot of time speaking directly to you. Every day is different!

We also use our live stream to produce our "TMZ Live" TV show.

Melania Trump Meet My Creepy New Bot-y Guard!!

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TECH MEETS TRUMP

More like ... the Circuit Service! First Lady Melania Trump just walked into a White House Tech Summit with what may be the future most powerful person on Earth.

An A.I.-powered robot named Figure 03 accompanied Melania at an event focused on empowering children through educational technology Wednesday.

Watch the video, it's wild ... set to the "Flight to Neverland" theme music from "Hook," the First Lady awkwardly kept pace with her creepy wireless friend like a scene straight out of "I, Robot." The whole thing is very weird.

Joseph Baena Arnold’s Mini-Me Is Competition Ready ... Set for Bodybuilding Debut!!!

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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s spitting image is done training in the shadows ... Joseph Baena is ready to hit the stage for his first competition!

TMZ Sports is told the 28-year-old is set to make his bodybuilding debut this Saturday at the NPC Natural Colorado State competition … officially stepping into the world his dad once ruled -- racking up seven Mr. Olympia titles and becoming the most famous bodybuilder on the planet.

For years, the big question has been looming: would Joseph ever make the jump? Well, they're nearing the finish line -- and we have new video of them preparing last week.

'Dukes of Hazzard' John Schneider Ex-Wife Says He Owes $2.3 Million!!!

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'Dukes of Hazzard' star John Schneider is way behind on spousal support payments, at least according to his ex-wife ... she claims he owes her 7 figures, and she's going to great lengths to cash in.

John's ex, Elvira Schneider, claims the actor owes her more than $2.3 million in unpaid spousal support, dating back several years ... according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ.

All told, Elvira claims John shorted her $2,382,548 ... and it sounds like she's more pissed than Boss Hogg. She says the huge sum includes more than $984K in accrued interest. Ouch.

Puka Nacua Vows To Sue Accuser ... After Claim He Made Anti-Jewish Remark

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Puka Nacua is promising to fight back against the woman who accused him of saying 'f*** the Jews' during a New Year's Eve dinner ... a B.S. allegation, according to his lawyer, who tells TMZ Sports they're filing a defamation lawsuit.

"Puka denies these allegations in the strongest possible terms," Nacua's attorney Levi McCathern told us after the woman filed the TRO.

"We will be filing a defamation lawsuit and pursuing all available legal remedies in response to these false and damaging statements.”

We broke the story on Tuesday.

A woman in Los Angeles requested an order of protection from the 24-year-old NFL star after she claimed he made an antisemitic remark, and later bit her on December 31, 2025.

Kylie Kelce Want Details On Travis and Taylor's Wedding? ... So Do I!!!

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SO what HAS been confirmed?? Travis will once again be gracing the NFL field on Sundays come this fall after he signed a new deal with the Kansas City Chiefs to rebound from a disappointing 2025.

"Let's get Arrowhead rocking, baby," he said in a post after putting pen to paper. "We'll see you guys in a few months!"

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With training camp slated for July ... one can assume if there is a wedding this year, Travis and Taylor would want it done before the Chiefs report to camp.

Chances are Kylie's just being loyal ... so we'll get the details somewhere else.

Mississippi KKK Relics Unearthed in Government Building

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Officials at the Mississippi Department of Public Safety were packing up and moving to a new headquarters ... when they found several items connected to the state's extremist past stashed in a closet.

Ku Klux Klan artifacts -- including a robe, meeting notes, ledgers, propaganda materials and even a list of members who had or hadn't paid their dues -- were discovered in a suitcase in the building.

These date back to the 1960s, when membership in the Klan exploded in response to the Civil Rights movement. The items were donated to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History for preservation. They include ...

Influencer Zhang Xuefeng Dead at 41

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Zhang Xuefeng -- the popular social media influencer from China known for his college exam content -- has died ... his company announced on social media.

Suzhou Fengxue Weilai Education Technology Co. posted the news Wednesday ... writing Xuefeng died after going into sudden cardiac arrest.

The company said ... "The passing of Mr. Zhang Xuefeng represents an immense loss to the educational community. We pledge to carry forward his legacy and continue our commitment to helping even more students realize their dreams.”

Rapper Desiigner Arrested, Accused by Baby Mom of Domestic Violence

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Rapper Desiigner was arrested Monday in South Carolina for domestic violence ... TMZ has learned.

According to the Horry County Sheriff’s Office, the "Panda" rapper was taken into custody for an incident that allegedly happened earlier this month. Desiigner -- whose legal name is Sidney Royel Selby III -- the Horry County Police Department filed the charges and he has since been released on $1,500 bond, according to online records. 

In the police report, obtained by TMZ, cops say the alleged victim told them things went south the moment Selby got home on March 2 ... the mother of his young child said he came in angry, yelling, and tossing car keys ... before it turned physical, she claims. She told police when she tried to leave to retrieve luggage mistakenly left at the airport, Selby ripped the keys from her, tearing her sweatpants.

Hannah Montana Best of Both Rentals!!!

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If you ever wanted to step inside Hannah Montana's legendary dream closet ... here's your chance! Airbnb is partnering with Disney to recreate the show's iconic Malibu beach house and make it a bookable stay.

Check out the video tour ... the vacation rental platform really paid attention to every detail to bring the home to life exactly how you remember it.

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They even included the rotating closet, where guests can transform into a pop star, surrounded by all the unforgettable style moments from the sitcom.

Not to mention, it's on the beach in Malibu ... so you know the views are to die for! The plush space also includes a breezy balcony and a hot tub.