Bill Cosby says he deserves another chance to defend himself from Donna Motsinger's allegations of rape ... partially because he says the jury awarded her way too much money.
The disgraced comedian's attorneys filed the documents in court Thursday ... asking a judge for a new trial after a jury ordered him to pay Motsinger nearly $60 million in total damages.
Cosby's team cites a variety of reasons ... including the previous judge not letting his lawyers cross-examine Motsinger for prior statements she made to the Cheltenham Police Department, and denied his lawyers the chance to present evidence of Motsinger's alleged prior drug use.
Diddy's Holmby Hills neighbors are well aware an appeals court could free him soon, and they are dreading the day.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the ritzy neighbors are buzzing ... worrying that the same chaos that led to Diddy's arrest will come back in full blossom if he's released. And it's not just cameras and reporters swarming the area that concerns them.
Justin Bieber just sent last-minute Coachella ticket prices surging into the thousands of dollars -- and all it took was a few last-minute TikToks of him rehearsing to spark total chaos!
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Leaked clips of JB running through classics like "Sorry," "One Less Lonely Girl" and "Boyfriend" got fans spiraling, 'cause it wasn't the "Swag" set they were bracing for ... it's set to be a full nostalgia takeover, which has fans scrambling for tickets.
Sources also tell TMZ he’s been out there sound-checking all his throwback hits -- basically pulling an "Eras Tour"-style pivot à la Taylor Swift, and going all-in on the classics.
Coachella Weekend 1 is officially underway ... and celebs are already stepping out in full force, kicking things off with bold fits and major main character energy!
The "Ketamine Queen" begged for forgiveness in court ... apologizing to the families impacted by her actions, before being sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection to Matthew Perry’s death.
In a letter obtained by TMZ, Jasveen Sangha told an L.A. courtroom Wednesday she was deeply ashamed, comparing her guilt to wearing a jacket she can’t take off, no matter how hard she tries.
Jasveen said not a day goes by that she doesn't think about the impact of her actions ... adding as someone who loves her own family, she's sorry for the pain caused to others.
Taylor Frankie Paul’s family is apparently stepping up for her in court amid her restraining order battle with her ex, Dakota Mortensen ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Taylor’s sister Aspen May submitted a declaration as part of the exes' ongoing custody and TRO fights. The court docket indicates Aspen's declaration is related to the judge's requirement that a supervisor be present during Taylor’s parenting time.
Earlier this week, the judge presiding over Dakota's TRO ruled he'll continue to have custody of their son Ever, but Taylor will have 8 hours of supervised parenting time every week.
Donnell Rawlings is hosting the next TMZ Comedy Crawl ... but Mateen Stewart won't be an easy act to follow!
We've got wild video from Friday night's crawl of Mateen telling jokes ... encouraging people to give him the drinks they don't want, and telling a story about his daughter unintentionally roasting him.
He also brought his surprise cohost, Shoshana, along as the bus wound its way through the city to some of the biggest clubs in L.A. -- starting at the Hollywood Improv, where guests got a well drink of their choice, included in the price of the ticket.
California congressman and gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is coming under fire for claims he's acted inappropriately with female staffers ... something he denies, but bailing on a town hall in the aftermath is raising eyebrows.
Several left-leaning influencers have recently made the unsubstantiated allegations, posting statements and videos on social media.
Swalwell's camp told POLITICO the claims are a "false, outrageous rumor" made by "flailing opponents who have sadly teamed up with MAGA conspiracy theorists," saying the whole thing is an attempt to tank his gubernatorial run because he's "the frontrunner in this race."
Beloved bald eagles Jackie and Shadow --who've called Big Bear Lake, California their home for years -- are now forced to potentially relocate due to developers inhabiting a shoreline near their nest, TMZ has learned.
A rep for Friends of Big Bear Valley tells TMZ … "We are working hard to raise $10 million dollars to purchase land near to Jackie and Shadow's nest currently earmarked for luxury development. Right now we are at nearly 20% of our goal."
FOBBV runs a 24/7 live stream that sits atop a tall tree in Big Bear -- about two hours east of L.A. -- which monitors Jackie and Shadow's daily shenanigans, and even captures heartfelt moments like when the feathered couple welcomes new eggs and raises their babies. Here's the sitch ...
11:40 AM PT --Offset just posted on his Instagram, writing "Thank you to everyone who’s checked in on me and showed me love! I’m good….but I’m planning to be better!
"I’m focused on my family, my recovery, and getting back to the music…realizing that life is made up of quiet wins and loud losses…
"Life’s a gamble and I’m still playing to win." He signs off with "$ET".
The next slide of the post features music ... apparently a new track.
Offset is officially out of the hospital after being shot at a Florida casino earlier this week ... TMZ has learned.
Offset bounced from the South Florida hospital after Monday night's shooting outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
We broke the story ... Offset was shot just after 7 PM ET in the casino's valet area and was rushed to the hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg.
Kamala Harris might take another crack at the Oval Office ... telling Reverend Al Sharpton she's thinking about launching a 2028 candidacy for president.
The former Vice President of the United States spoke at the National Action Network's conference in Manhattan on Friday ... and Sharpton came right out and asked if another run at the White House is in her future.
Aubrey Plaza is all smiles -- photographed for the first time with partner Christopher Abbott since news broke they’re expecting their first child together.
The 'White Lotus' star cozied up to Chris at the after-party for the Broadway revival of "Death of a Salesman" at NYC’s Katz’s Deli Thursday night.
Aubrey looked glowing -- and Chris matched the vibe -- they’re clearly riding high as they gear up to welcome their baby this fall.
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When *NSYNC came calling, Lance Bass wanted to take the offer -- no strings attached -- but his mom had other ideas.
The singer tells the story in the new Joey Fatone-produced documentary "Boy Band Confidential" ... explaining he got a call out of the blue to audition for the group when he was 16 and living in small-town Mississippi.
While clearly the opportunity of a lifetime, Bass says his mom seemed skeptical ... and told manager Lou Pearlman, Justin Timberlake, and Justin's mom Lynn, they may need a new band member -- but it wasn't gonna be her son.
Amanda Batula says she's sorry about the "Scamanda" of it all ... but she wants to get back to living her life.
She shared a statement on her Instagram story Friday, acknowledging the "Summer House" scandal that's sent social media into a tailspin for the past week and a half.
