Donald Trump You Don't Know Anything About the Strait of Hormuz!!!
President Donald Trump berated a reporter on the White House Lawn Saturday ... telling her she doesn't know a darn thing about Iran.
POTUS spoke to several reporters waiting for him outside the White House round 5 PM ET today ... and, one asked a question about why the Strait of Hormuz isn't open yet.
Check out the clip ... the prez is clearly unhappy about it -- and, he tells her "You know nothing" before asking which outlet she represents.
Eric Swalwell's Staff Deeply Disturbed By Allegations Against Him ... But We Can't All Quit
Eric Swalwell's senior staffers are distancing themselves from him ... while acknowledging not everyone has the means to do so.
Top staffers for Swalwell's congressional office and his gubernatorial campaign released a joint statement ... which begins with indignation over his alleged abusive behavior.
The two sides stand with their former colleague who accused Swalwell of raping her in 2024 and other women who have come forward and accused the congressman of sexual misconduct.
Amanda Batula Trying to Get Back to Normal ... After Apologizing For 'Scamanda'
Amanda Batula said she wants to get back to normal after apologizing for "Scamanda" ... and, she tried to do just that in New York City Friday.
The "Summer House" star bravely stepped out into the Big Apple ... wearing a striped shirt with brown sleeves and a bag slung over her left arm.
Batula had a stern expression on her face ... almost certainly the product of a couple difficult weeks which culminated in her apology.
Tom Sandoval & Ariana Madix Our Last Link is Cut House Sells Off-Market
Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix's relationship and messy split played out in front of the whole world ... but, the sale of their house apparently won't -- because the property's been bought off-market, TMZ has learned.
Sources tell TMZ ... the cozy Valley Village, California farmhouse is currently in escrow.
Here's the deal ... Ashley Fultz of DMF Realty shared a photo of Tom & Ariana's Los Angeles-area home Saturday and announced the pad was set to hit the market soon.
However, she explained on Instagram someone jumped in and paid full price for the place off-market ... clearly worried about getting into a bidding war with anyone.
Coachella Day 1 Abs-olutely Stunning Celebs Show Off Tummies!!!
Coachella Day 1 got the whole crowd rockin' ... while a few celebs flaunted their rock hard abs!
It's hot out in the California desert, and several stars decided to strip down ... like Teyana Taylor who wore a tiny yellow crop top with a pair of low rise leather pants.
Olandria was busting out of a brown bra-top ... which matched her barely-there miniskirt. Meanwhile, Katseye's Daniela Avanzini wore a sparkling maroon bra that certainly drew some eyes.
Chanel West Coast & Lexy Panterra Baby, Baby, Baby, Oh Please Don't Pee on the Ground During Justin Bieber!!!
Justin Bieber's a main draw for fans at Coachella this year ... and Chanel West Coast and Lexy Panterra really want people to go to the bathroom at a port-a-potty before the show -- not on the ground during it!
We caught up with the stars at the Grow & Glow festival by Victoria Jancke near the main festival grounds Friday ... and we had to know what they were most excited to see at this year's event.
Chanel immediately says the Biebs ... remembering him from when he showed up at Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory more than a decade ago -- and complimenting him on the direction his career's gone.
Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman Overcome with Emotion ... It's Special to Be On Earth
The Artemis II crew's grateful to be back on earth ... especially the mission's commander, Reid Wiseman, who was overcome with emotion while speaking Saturday.
The crew just did a debrief in Houston, TX after landing near San Diego Friday ... and the commander delivered an impassioned speech to the crowd that really peeled back the curtain on space travel.
Wiseman says the team couldn't wait to go up before takeoff ... but, as soon as they got into the vacuum of space, they only thought about getting home to their families.
Liam Payne's Former GF Kate Cassidy Spills Out of Tiny Top at Coachella
Liam Payne's former girlfriend Kate Cassidy is heating up the California desert ... spilling out of her outfit on Coachella Day 1.
Check out her sizzling Instagram post -- she's all done up, wearing a leather and denim miniskirt-and-tank set that barely holds in her voluptuous chest.
She doesn't seem to mind the tight squeeze ... playfully posing for the camera on the infamous Coachella Festival grounds.
Sabrina Carpenter Disses Cultural Cry After Mistaking It For Yodeling ... ‘I Don’t Like It’
UPDATE
2:58 PM PT -- Sabrina Carpenter clearly heard the noise regarding the now-viral moment ... 'cause she hopped online to clear the air and issue an apology.
The singer just said on X she couldn't see or clearly hear the person she was referring to in the crowd, adding the way she reacted was "not ill intended."
Sabrina added she's now aware of what a Zaghrouta is ... capping it off with, "I welcome all cheers and yodels from here on out."
Sabrina Carpenter's not a fan of yodeling ... or what she thought was yodeling -- expressing an opinion that's getting her into a bit of trouble online.
The pop star brought down the house at Coachella Friday ... and, one excited fan showed their appreciation with a high-pitched trill in between songs that rubbed Carpenter the wrong way.
Justin Baldoni Does Blake Think T-Swift's Baking Will Come Up at Trial???
Justin Baldoni's team says Blake Lively can't have her cookies and eat them too ... arguing she's filing tons of last-minute exhibits with no relevance, like a link to a famous recipe.
The Wayfarer Studios legal team filed a ton of documents with the court Friday ... including one asking the judge for more time to review a series of exhibits only recently filed.
Among these many exhibits, Baldoni's team says, is a link to an article regarding "a Taylor Swift cookie recipe that was linked in other correspondence" ... which Baldoni's side argues "is exceptionally unlikely" to be shown to jurors at trial.
Manhattan D.A. We're Looking Into Eric Swalwell
Eric Swalwell is the subject of an investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney ... TMZ has confirmed.
The D.A.'s office acknowledged the investigation Saturday morning ... one day after CNN shared an interview with a staffer who spoke on the condition of anonymity about an incident during which Swalwell allegedly raped her.
In a statement to TMZ, the D.A.'s office shared, "We urge survivors and anyone with knowledge of these allegations to contact our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373. Our specially trained prosecutors, investigators and counselors are well-equipped to help you in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered manner.”
'Love on the Spectrum' Abbey and David Confirm Breakup
It's official -- "Love on the Spectrum" stars Abbey Romeo and David Isaacman confirmed they're over after nearly 5 years of dating ... and the 2 are breaking their silence on the split.
The pair confirmed their breakup in a joint statement to People, saying... "Abbey and David spent four and a half years together and truly value the time they shared and each other. At this point, they want different things and have decided to go their separate ways, but they remain friends wishing each other the best."
The Sun was first to report their breakup earlier this week. We've reached out to the former couple ... so far, no word back.
Crochet Cuties At Coachella Guess Who!
Crochet and Coachella go together like Justin and Hailey Bieber ... Trendy, hot and totally in sync. Give these gorgeous gals a good up and down ... Can you handle the heat?!
All styles, all colors and barely-there looks, see which festival fits are one for the books!
related articles
Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni Do You Jurors Know Taylor Swift By Any Chance?
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's respective teams have submitted a list of questions they want to ask potential jurors ... including one focused on whether they know some of the famous faces who could testify or be mentioned at trial.
Lively's lawyers submitted the questions -- which they worked on collaboratively with Baldoni's -- and #25 mentions several big names.
The question reads, "Do you know any of the following people that you may hear from or about over the course of the trial?" and is followed by a long list that includes Taylor Swift, Ryan Reynolds, Hasan Minhaj, Jenny Slate, "It Ends with Us" author Colleen Hoover and Blake's sister, Robyn Lively.
John Nolan 'Batman' and 'Person of Interest' Star Dead at 87
UPDATE
3:07 PM PT -- Director Christopher Nolan, through his rep, says in a statement given to TMZ ... "My uncle John was the first artist I knew, and he taught me more than anyone about the search for truth in acting and the joys of creative achievement. I miss him terribly, but take great comfort in my memories of John, particularly those of working together.”
John Nolan -- best known for his roles in "Batman" and "Person of Interest" has reportedly died.
The actor died Saturday, according to local British outlet Stratford-Upon-Avon Herald. No cause of death has been revealed.
John is the uncle to Jonathan and Christopher Nolan ... and helped lay the groundwork for their family's success in showbiz. He is recognized for portraying Wayne Enterprises board member Douglas Fredericks in 2005's "Batman Begins" and 2012's "The Dark Knight Rises," which starred Christian Bale.
Kyle Richards Sisterly Tough Love Sued Sister Kim For Eviction
'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Kyle Richards sued her sister Kim Richards last year in an effort to kick her out of her L.A. area condo ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Kyle filed a lawsuit against Kim in January 2025, seeking to have her older sister vacate her 2-bedroom, 3-bath, 1,633-square-foot condominium in Encino.
Kyle claimed Kim had been living in the condo for years, but she'd told her to pack up in late 2024. In her suit, Kyle sought possession of the place and wanted damages against Kim of $140 per day, beginning in November 2024, for every day she stayed past her welcome.