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The man accused of shooting up the White House Correspondents' Dinner wants some top government lawyers cut from the case ... arguing there's a conflict of interest because they were at the event and among those allegedly targeted.

Attorneys for Cole Allen submitted a motion Thursday night asking the judge to disqualify U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche because they're "purported victims and witnesses in this case." The motion cites Justice Department rules advising employees to recuse themselves from criminal investigations where they may have a conflict of interest.

His legal team further argues Pirro and Blanche have a personal relationship with President Donald Trump and have made numerous media appearances -- such as a CNN interview by Pirro -- and social media posts about being at the shooting, exemplifying a personal interest.

Paul Heyman swears he had no idea Brock Lesnar was gonna retire at WrestleMania ... but he tells TMZ Sports the future of WWE is in good hands nonetheless ... 'cause he's now focused on The Vision!!

For those who don't remember, the Hall of Famer told us The Beast Incarnate had no plans to retire prior to last month's festivities in Las Vegas ... and went as far as to say Lesnar still had another 15 years in him.

Fast forward a week and a half, and his guy took off his gloves and boots and called it a career after falling to Oba Femi ... and Heyman was a puddle of emotions in the ring as they hugged it out.

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Australian actor Christopher Egan was in his mid 20s when he played Charlie Wyman -- the stubborn guy who doesn't believe in true love -- in the rom-com film "Letters To Juliet" back in 2010.

Egan hit the big screen with Amanda Seyfried -- who played the idealistic Sophie.

Stefon Diggs is scoffing at his male sexual assault accuser's attempt to get his hands on his NFL contract ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Stefon asked the judge to shut down Christopher Blake Griffith's request for information and documents related to his pro football income.

Stefon said he is not claiming any loss to his NFL income and therefore it is not relevant to the case.

🎵"Come aboard, we're expecting you" ...

New video shows Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini heading out for their Tennessee boat day while she was very much showing during her first pregnancy.

TMZ Sports obtained the clip showing the pair together on the dock of a private rental company back in June 2021 ... as the NFL coach and reporter prepared to head out onto a lake in Putnam County, TN.

Check it out ... Russini walks ahead as the then-Titans head coach trails a few feet behind her. At one point, she turns around to talk to him, and it's very easy to see she was about 6-7 months pregnant at the time.

Mike and Diana were dressed casually, in T-shirts and shorts, as they made their way toward the boat.

A nude painting from Jeffrey Epstein's New York City townhouse popped up on eBay ... and it sounds like the seller wanted big bucks.

The online auction house had a listing up for "Jeffrey Epstein's Desk Art" ... a lewd depiction of a woman that Epstein hung over his desk ... according to the New York Post.

The eBay listing, which has since been scrubbed, sought $25,000.

Apparently, the seller bought the art from a New Jersey auction and tried to flip it. Epstein's estate sold off a lot of his belongings.

James Kennedy's life is about to change in a big way ... 'cause TMZ has learned he's expecting his first child.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the "Vanderpump Rules" alum and his new girlfriend, who he's been dating for about seven months.

We're told the couple marked the milestone with a themed party with their inner circle, showing just how quickly their relationship has progressed.

"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Cynthia Bailey is mourning the loss of a dear friend ... famous fashion designer and celeb stylist Kithe Brewer.

Kithe died this week at 60 and Cynthia tells us she's "heartbroken" over his passing.

Cynthia tells TMZ … "He was more than just an incredible fashion designer, he was family to me, like a brother. He was truly a visionary and so far ahead of his time creatively."

YNW Melly's attorneys are blasting the decision to keep him locked up as he awaits retrial in his double murder case ... and they're citing a recent ruling involving the alleged Trump attempted assassin.

Melly had his bond denied Thursday and his lawyers, Drew Findling and Carey Haughwout, ripped the decision in a statement to TMZ ... "The irony is that in the last few days, the nation saw a United States Magistrate Judge apologize to an individual accused of an attempted assassination of the President for his mere days in solitary confinement and not a word by this Court regarding the three years."

They're referencing Cole Allen ... a judge apologized to him in court for his jail condition.

Miles Bridges was granted a temporary restraining order against his ex, Mychelle Johnson, after claiming she showed up to his NBA game to cause trouble ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, a North Carolina judge signed off on Miles’ request to keep Mychelle at least 500 yards from him, his home, and the Charlotte Hornets facilities.

The judge instructed Mychelle not to harass the NBA star or his girlfriend, Shara, and not to cyberstalk Miles.

Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland came face-to-face today for the first time -- just days before they'll meet in a locked cage -- and you could cut the tension with a knife!

"I am a terrorist for him. I'm gonna take off his head. I'm gonna kill him! Allahu Akbar!" Chimaev screamed in response to a fan, who referenced disparaging remarks Strickland previously made about Chimaev.

The beef between the two fighters goes well beyond trash talk ... which has made their main event fight one of the most anticipated bouts in years.

Clearly, the UFC wasn't caught off guard -- they were prepared -- as multiple armed police officers lined the stage for the face-offs portion of the media event.

But the beefed-up security presence still wasn't enough to maintain the peace.

Khamzat, after saying he "wasn't going to touch" Sean, kicked up after exchanging words ... just inches in front of Dana White.

Both fighters were immediately held back ... and thankfully, it appears Strickland wasn't injured, meaning the fight is still on.

UFC 328 goes down from the Prudential Center Saturday night, and you can bet the UFC and law enforcement are pulling out all the stops to ensure everyone remains safe.

This hot housewife has looked stunning in all her years on Bravo, and she's recently upped her health and wellness ... Can you guess who she is?

She entered her 'Housewives' era back in 2018 -- and her attorney skills definitely paid off in the world of reality TV.

'90210' star Ian Ziering is firing back at the motorbike rider who sued him over a 2023 assault in Los Angeles ... claiming the alleged gang member should be in jail, not suing him ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Ian asked a court to throw out claims in the suit brought by Jacob Hernandez over the violent incident on Hollywood Blvd.

Ian says he was driving with his 11-year-old daughter when a group of men driving minibikes drove up. He says he believed they had hit his car, and he confronted them ... which led to a physical fight.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may be deep in wedding crunch mode -- but for now, the two looked way more focused on date night than seating charts!

Check out the pics ... the lovebirds looked totally smitten, leaving London hotspot Gymkhana hand-in-hand after a cozy dinner outing Thursday.

Taylor and Travis were locked all the way in too -- matching blazers, coordinated dark fits and big smiles as they headed to a waiting car looking every bit the power couple.

"All My Children" star Cameron Mathison and Vanessa Mathison are making their split officially official ... because the longtime couple has filed for legal separation.

TMZ has learned the former couple jointly filed a petition in court earlier this week -- nearly two years after publicly announcing they were breaking up.

The filing, obtained by TMZ, states the "General Hospital" actor and Vanessa are seeking a legal separation rather than a divorce for now. The pair also made it clear they're handling things together ... filing the petition jointly and indicating they either already agree -- or plan to agree -- on issues like property division, support and attorneys' fees.