Harry Styles & Zoë Kravitz Engaged!!!
Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz are taking the next step in their relationship ... because they're engaged.
The One Direction alum popped the question and the actress said yes!!! They've shared the life update with a "small circle" ... according to Page Six.
Zoë was photographed flashing a massive diamond ring last week ... so it appears that's the engagement ring. The rock is HUGE!!!
No word on a potential wedding date yet.
WHCD Shooting Officials Detail Alleged Gunman's Timeline
FBI Director Kash Patel, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro spoke Monday afternoon about the man accused of opening fire during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and how he moved in the hours leading up to the terrifying attack Saturday night.
The officials gave an official breakdown of the timeline leading up to the black-tie event … stating Cole Allen -- a 31-year-old part-time teacher from Torrance, California -- initially made his hotel reservation on April 6, booking a three-night stay for April 24-26.
He departed Los Angeles by train last Tuesday and made a stop in Chicago on Thursday. The next day, he arrived in D.C. and checked into the Washington Hilton Friday afternoon, the officials said.
The press conference was held shortly after Allen was arraigned on three charges in D.C. federal court -- attempting to assassinate the president, transporting a firearm and ammunition with intent to commit a felony, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. He did not enter a plea.
'Menace II Society' Actor Samuel Monroe Jr. Fighting For His Life in Hospital
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12:51 PM PT -- The family of Samuel Monroe Jr. has posted a GoFundMe to help with his considerable medical bills. The post says in part ... "Every donation, no matter the size, will help ease the burden on Samuel’s family and ensure that Kingston and Brooklynn have the support they need while their father fights for his life."
Samuel Monroe Jr., best known for his work in the '90s classic film "Menace II Society," has been hospitalized ... and the situation is serious.
Family tells TMZ ... the actor is on life support in a SoCal hospital for the past three days -- and he's battling meningitis. As for the prognosis, we're told it's unclear, and the family is getting daily updates.
Samuel's mother posted about the situation on Facebook, saying in part ... "God don’t make no mistakes, but he is gracious, and I am humbly asking for his mercy and grace for Sam. I love you, son, to the moon and back 100 times."
Mike Vrabel Back W/ Patriots ... After Weekend Of 'Counseling'
Mike Vrabel was back at the Patriots' facility in Foxborough on Monday, just two days after he missed the final day of the NFL Draft to begin "counseling" ... amid the Dianna Russini scandal.
Vrabel, according to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, was at work on Monday ... seemingly going about his business as usual.
After missing Day 3 of the NFL draft to be with his family, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is back at work with the team today. pic.twitter.com/y1zhwJvHpR @AdamSchefter
Of course, on Thursday, the 50-year-old head coach announced he was going to seek help, though he never specified why.
Jam Master Jay Murder Man Pleads Guilty to Helping Kill Run-DMC Legend
Justice has been a long time coming in the murder of Run-DMC legend Jason Mizell -- AKA Jam Master Jay -- because another man has admitted his role in the hip-hop icon's killing nearly 24 years after the shocking crime.
Monday, federal prosecutors announced Jay Bryant pleaded guilty in a federal court in Brooklyn to his role in Jam Master Jay's 2002 murder ... after prosecutors alleged he helped the killers get inside the legendary DJ's Queens recording studio before the fatal shooting.
"More than two decades after the cold-blooded, execution-style killing of Mr. Mizell, an exhaustive investigation revealed Bryant's role and today he finally admitted his guilt," U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella said. "The prosecutors in our Office and our law enforcement partners never give up, no matter how long it takes, in the pursuit of justice for the victim and the victim's family."
Alleged WHCD Gunman Would-be Assassin Hit With Federal Charges
The man accused of opening fire just outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner appeared before a judge Monday -- and prosecutors formally hit him with three charges during his arraignment in D.C. federal court ... including attempting to assassinate the president.
Cole Allen -- a 31-year-old teacher from Torrance, California -- was also charged with allegedly transporting a firearm and ammunition with intent to commit a felony ... and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. He did not enter a plea.
Before Monday's charges, Allen was initially accused of using a firearm during a crime of violence and assaulting a federal officer with a dangerous weapon following Saturday night's terrifying incident at the Washington Hilton.
Authorities say Allen allegedly charged toward the White House Correspondents' Dinner while firing his weapon as he ran toward the ballroom area inside the hotel where it was taking place ... where President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and several members of Trump's cabinet were gathered inside.
Donnell Rawlings Michael Jackson Should Be Remembered for Music, Not Scandal
Donnell Rawlings is standing firmly in Michael Jackson’s corner ... telling us the filmmakers were right to reportedly spend millions reworking the upcoming biopic to remove references to abuse allegations.
Check out the clip ... we caught up with the comedian over the weekend and asked whether the reported $25M overhaul to reshoot the third act -- which featured sexual abuse allegations against the pop star -- was the right move ... and Donnell didn’t hesitate to give his POV.
He pointed to the fact Michael was acquitted in his 2005 criminal trial and said the allegations ultimately amounted to “speculation” ... adding the movie shouldn’t tarnish the King of Pop’s legacy by ending on accusations instead of his contributions to music and the world.
Donnell told us people should remember Michael for “healing the world” and being “the greatest performer that we’ve ever seen” ... making it crystal clear where he stands on the controversy.
Lizzo's Sexiest Shots To Celebrate Her 38th Birthday!
Lizzo has once again gone 365 days around the sun and she's still lookin' "Good as Hell!" The "Birthday Girl" turns 38 today and it's only right to showcase her sexiest shots ... she sure knows her best angles!
The body positive singer never misses a chance to share her hottest pics, and we've gathered them all in one place for your convenience! Don't be shy, scroll through the gallery and then see if you can guess the word in our Lizzo-themed game!
It's "About Damn Time!"
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Melania Trump Wants 'Kimmel' Canceled After Widow Wisecrack
Melania Trump is demanding ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel ... blasting the late-night host as a "coward" and accusing him of spreading "hateful and violent rhetoric" after his jokes about her family.
The First Lady unloaded in a fiery statement Monday ... saying Kimmel's monologue "isn't comedy" and claiming his comments are helping fuel division across the country. Kimmel's roast of the event aired Thursday night, days before the WHCD shooting in D.C. Saturday night.
"His words are corrosive and deepens the political sickness within America,” she said ... adding that people like Kimmel “shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate.”
Melania also accused the network of shielding Kimmel from consequences ... saying he “hides behind ABC because he knows the network will keep running cover to protect him.”
Michael Madsen Estate Allegedly Owes Ex $1.2M In Child Support
Michael Madsen is getting dragged to court even in death ... Los Angeles County says the late actor owes his ex-wife a ton of money.
According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ, the Los Angeles County Child Support Services Department claims Michael owes his ex-wife Jeannine Bisignano over $1.2 million in back child-support payments.
The department says the $1,267,573.49 in back child support stems from Michael and Jeannine's divorce judgment, which dates all the way back to March 1995 ... and it looks like Jeannine is entitled to a percentage of payments Michael received in his SAG pension plan.
Nicki Minaj’s Ex-Assistant to Rapper's Company: Stop Playing Games in Battery Battle
Nicki Minaj's ex-assistant is asking a judge to sanction the rapper for failing to turn over potential evidence in their court battle ... TMZ has learned.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Brandon Garrett -- who worked for Nicki in 2024 -- claimed she got physical with him.
He said Nicki called him into her dressing room at a Detroit show. Brandon alleged that Nicki became enraged with him.
"Are you f***ing crazy having him pick up my prescription? You have lost your f***ing mind and if my husband were here, he would knock out your f***ing teeth," Brandon said Nicki told him backstage. "You're a dead man walking. You just f***ed up your whole life and you will never be anyone, I'll make sure of it."
The Lonely Island's Jorma Taccone 'SNL' Host Who Left Me Uncomfortable? ... KEVIN SPACEY!!!!
The Lonely Island member Jorma Taccone is looking back at his "Saturday Night Live" days ... and calling out the one guest host who made him seriously uncomfortable ... Kevin Spacey.
Taccone spilled it on the "Obsessed" podcast, saying there was one person he "wasn't super geeked on" -- before finally naming Spacey -- admitting he'd never said it out loud before.
Jorma didn't go into much detail, just saying the vibe around Kevin during his guest-hosting in 2006 made him uneasy.
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Getting Help For Gambling Addiction ... Amid NCAA Probe
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering a treatment program for a gambling addiction after allegedly making thousands of bets on sporting events during his collegiate career, the program announced.
The official word came from the program on Monday ... and ESPN is reporting the former Cincinnati Bearcat and Indiana Hoosier is in the NCAA's crosshairs for potentially violating its betting policy with wagers on a number of sports.
The outlet stated in 2022, Sorsby bet on Indiana to win while he was a redshirt true freshman ... but never in games in which he appeared.
Marvel Comics Legend Gerry Conway Dead at 73
Marvel Comics writer and former Editor-in-Chief Gerry Conway -- who co-created "The Punisher" -- has died at age 73.
Marvel posted the news on Monday ... but it is not clear when Conway died, or how.
Dan Buckley, President of Marvel Comics and Franchise, said in a statement ... "Gerry Conway was a gifted writer. He was thoughtful, deeply attuned to the emotional and moral core of storytelling, and a wonderful and articulate advocate for comics and creators. His writing has inspired all of us at Marvel, and will continue to inspire generations of writers, readers and fans to come."
Of all the contributions he made to the stories of iconic Marvel characters ... he is best known for co-creating the anti-hero character The Punisher. Currently, Jon Bernthal plays the fan-favorite character both on the Marvel TV series and in the upcoming movie "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."
The legendary writer is survived by his wife, Laura Conway.
Marvel extended its deepest sympathies to Conway's family, friends, and fans around the world.
He was 73.
RIP
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Karoline Leavitt Blames Dems for Fueling Violence Against Trump
Karoline Leavitt is widening her war with Trump critics ... arguing it's not just Jimmy Kimmel's jokes that are dangerous, but what she calls years of inflammatory rhetoric from Democrats and media figures that inspires violence against President Donald Trump.
During a fiery briefing Monday, the White House press secretary was asked about Kimmel's "expectant widow" joke about First Lady Melania Trump ... and whether rhetoric surrounding Trump has become normalized.
Instead of focusing solely on Kimmel, Leavitt zoomed out ... saying the entire political climate has become toxic and blaming critics who repeatedly label Trump a threat to democracy.
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