LaGuardia Plane Crash Survivor Describes Screams, Helping Passengers Exit
Rebecca Liquori -- a surviving passenger on the Air Canada plane that collided with a fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport this week -- can't get the sound of people screaming out of her head ... as she focuses on healing from the near-death experience.
TMZ caught up with Rebecca Thursday, just days after the pilots of her plane were killed in the crash ... and she walked us through her thoughts, from the moment the plane came to a crashing halt, to the moment she deboarded to discover its entire front had been torn off.
Watch the clip ... she tells us it was chaos when the plane hit the truck -- passengers were screaming and they had no instructions from the crew -- one of whom was ejected, landing on the tarmac.
Rebecca is a nurse, and her instincts quickly took over as she opened the emergency door and helped fellow passengers out. She notes despite the panic, passengers came together with a "herd mentality" to help everyone exit the aircraft safely.
Mary Cosby Back to Work on 'RHOSLC' After Son Robert's Death
'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star Mary Cosby is back to work on the Bravo show, weeks after her son Robert Cosby Jr.’s death, TMZ has learned.
Sources close to production tell TMZ that Mary started filming for the show recently. As TMZ first reported, the show was briefly paused following Robert's death.
In early March, the show resumed filming with all of the cast -- except for Mary. As we reported, Mary told producers she planned to film for Season 7, despite still dealing with the loss of her only child.
'Hamilton' Actor Star-Bungled Banner ... 'I'm Human'
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2:20 PM PT -- Christopher Jackson addressed the flub with TMZ Sports ... and he said it won't keep him from performing the anthem in the future.
“I’ve had the honor of singing the National Anthem countless times in Stadiums around the country. Today was a beautiful Opening Day and it was thrilling to be there!" he said.
Jackson explained singing in these types of venues is a unique and challenging experience ... but usually, it's not a problem for him.
"Today it was for about 5 seconds … and one line got away from me. I’m human. But I won’t hesitate to step up to a mic and pay tribute to those that we honor with the Anthem. Grateful to the Mets and MLB for allowing me to be a small part of the Day."
The New York Mets' 2026 season is off to a piping-hot start ... thanks to their national anthem singer, award-winning "Hamilton" actor Christopher Jackson, messing up the "Star-Spangled Banner."
Daniel Moody Wrestler Paul Bearer's Son Dead At 39
Daniel Moody -- the son of the late WWE Hall of Famer Paul Bearer -- has died at the age of 39.
According to a GoFundMe, Moody went to a hospital in November "for a procedure and suffered a major health crisis and is now in long-term care."
At the time, the page was set up to help deal with "take care of his insurance premiums but the bills are piling up." It was later updated to say the funds will now go toward funeral costs.
'Reacher' Alan Ritchson's Neighbor I Got the Crap Beat Outta Me and Didn't Get a F***ing Penny!!!
The guy Alan Ritchson beat up on video tells us he dropped charges against the actor ... without any money being exchanged between them.
Ronnie Taylor -- Alan's belligerent neighbor who confronted him for tearing through their quiet neighborhood on a motorcycle -- tells TMZ he dropped charges because he had zero interest in going to court.
He says, "I was only interested in the safety of my neighborhood because he was racing through the neighborhood."
Harry Jowsey Shares Jessi Draper Voice Notes Amid Affair Claim
Harry Jowsey is opening up the books after Jessi Draper claimed her estranged husband Jordan Ngatikaura alleged she had an affair with Harry ... the hunk is sharing some of his Instagram DMs with the 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star.
The "Too Hot To Handle" alum just posted a series of voice messages between him and Jessi ... they look like they were sent around the May 24 birthday they share.
Harry's transparency comes after Jessi claimed Jordan found the messages and used them as an excuse to allege she was having an extramarital affair with Harry.
Jarvis Butts Dies in Prison … Weeks After Sentencing for Michigan Girl's Murder
Jarvis Butts has reportedly died in prison ... just two weeks after being sentenced for killing 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris.
According to Fox 2 Detroit, the Michigan Department of Corrections says Butts died on Thursday at Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center … and his death is being investigated as a suicide. Officials say the staff took “life-saving measures” that were ultimately unsuccessful.
On March 12, Butts pleaded guilty to Na’Ziyah’s murder and was sentenced to 35 to 60 years behind bars -- seen in the video above. During sentencing, the judge said … “Mr. Butts, you’re going to have many years to sit and dwell on your horrible actions.”
Cheryl Hines to Chelsea Handler I Sold You a 'Toxic' $6M Home?!? Go Cry In a Bag of Money!!!
Cheryl Hines spoke out about Chelsea Handler's claims that Cheryl and her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., sold her an unlivable home 5 years ago ... and her response seems simple -- Nobody wants to hear about your champagne problems!
In an interview on the "Tomi Lahren Is Fearless" podcast, Cheryl said, "I don't know that she's getting a lot of sympathy from people. She's buying a $6 million house."
The "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star claims Chelsea's complaints don't "really hold water" because they're coming years after the sale ... and Cheryl says she gave Chelsea an opportunity to express any concerns at the time of purchase.
Reese Witherspoon 'Legally Blonde 3' Is Still on the Table!!!
Fans have been waiting a long time for Elle Woods' return to the big screen ... and Reese Witherspoon says they shouldn't give up hope.
In a new interview with Bustle, the actress was asked if "Legally Blonde 3" could still happen in the future ... to which she replied, "Absolutely. It’s a whole world that we want to build with this character."
She thinks a third installment would create a similar cultural impact as "Barbie," saying ... "There's a feeling that women want to rally around these characters that were part of their childhood and celebrate the idea that Elle Woods is more than the color pink. She's part of your identity of self-worth and accomplishment."
Guess Who K-pop Superstar Showing Off Her Booty!!!
Can you guess the global icon showing off her amazing ass-et? We'll give you a few clues, but then it's up to you to match a face with this booty!
She's a rapper, dancer, and singer in one of the biggest K-pop groups in the world ... and you might know her best for her huge songs "Rockstar," "Money," and "FUTW."
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Matthew Perry's Drug Dealer The Ketamine Queen Supported By Rock Star Slash's Ex-Wife in Court
Matthew Perry’s drug dealer, the "Ketamine Queen," is being supported in court by rock star Slash’s ex-wife, Perla Hudson ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, "The Ketamine Queen" -- AKA Jasveen Sangha -- asked a judge not to throw the book at her in her upcoming sentencing.
Jasveen is pushing for leniency based on her lack of criminal history, and says she has remained sober since her arrest. She's been behind bars since August 2024 and pleaded guilty last year to five federal charges related to Perry's 2023 death.
As part of her argument, Jasveen submitted a series of letters from family and friends to push back on prosecutors' effort to persuade the judge to sentence her to 15 years in prison.
Savannah on Nancy Abduction 2 Ransom Notes Were Real
Savannah Guthrie believes the 2 ransom notes her family received regarding her mother Nancy Guthrie's disappearance were legit.
The "Today" host reflected on the ransom notes during her sitdown with Hoda Kotb ... saying she believes the notes her family responded to are real, and the rest likely phony.
We were first to report on a ransom note back in February ... demanding millions in bitcoin, while claiming Nancy was safe but frightened. We received that note and immediately contacted the Pima County Sheriff, and hours later, we received the first of many calls from the FBI.
What's puzzling ... Savannah said early on her family would pay the ransom, but we have been monitoring the bitcoin address and the money was never paid. We know the family was in constant contact with the FBI, but we do not know if there was a change of heart.
Dana White Opens Wallet for Shooting Victim ... Covering Full Medical Costs!
UFC boss Dana White is stepping in to change a young girl’s life ... offering to cover every penny of Maya Gebala’s medical care after she survived a horrific school shooting.
TMZ Sports has confirmed White is footing the bill for treatment at a top Los Angeles-area hospital … and is willing to foot the accommodations for the 12-year-old's family so they can be by her side.
The incredible gesture was revealed by Maya’s mother, Cia Edmonds, who shared an emotional update on GoFundMe after finally receiving some long-awaited good news.
Edmonds says the UFC president reached out early in Maya’s hospitalization ... offering fully paid treatment at one of the “top tier” hospitals in L.A. -- a move that wasn’t possible before now because Maya wasn’t stable enough to travel.
But that could be changing.
'RHOA' Newbie Pinky Cole Gets Keys Back to Her Seized Mansion ... in Bankruptcy Battle
'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Pinky Cole scored a victory in her battle to regain possession of one of her rental homes seized by a creditor ... TMZ has learned.
A hearing was held in federal bankruptcy court on Pinky’s motion for the judge to intervene and get the Georgia house back in her possession so she could rent it out for income.
As TMZ first reported, the reality star and Slutty Vegan owner rushed to court last week, claiming a creditor seized one of her rental homes and changed the locks on the 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2,814-square-foot home in the city of Loganville ... despite her bankruptcy putting a pause on any collection efforts.
Chappell Roan Controversy Bodyguard Was With Sabrina Carpenter!!!
The bodyguard who made Jude Law's 11-year-old daughter cry in a hotel lobby in Brazil after she walked by Chappell Roan at breakfast was working for Sabrina Carpenter at the time of the incident.
Pascal Duvier came out this week and said he wasn't working for Chappell ... and now the Daily Mail reports he was on the job protecting Sabrina.
Both pop stars were in Brazil for Lollapalooza and were staying at the Tangara Palace hotel in São Paulo, where Ada Law was staying with her mom and her famous stepfather, Brazilian soccer legend Jorginho.
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