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Former U.S. Congressman George Santos is in hot water again with the feds ... the Department of Justice is reportedly investigating him for alleged insider trading.

Santos, a convicted felon, is now facing possible new federal charges for making a suspicious trade in a prediction market on one of President Trump's speeches, according to the Associated Press.

The outlet reports that Santos bragged about attending Trump's State of the Union address on February 24, but he then bet against showing up for it.

Rep. Andy Ogles is taking back his anti-gay tweet that caused a stir Tuesday ... but claims he's not the one who posted it in the first place!

Check it out -- the Tennessee GOP rep told followers the "stupid, hurtful" message was posted by someone on his communications team when he was working on his farm and called it a "complete distraction" from his "America First focus."

He also claimed the employee was reprimanded. No word on who the employee was behind the tweet.

Bret Michaels' daughter -- Raine Michaels -- isn't hiding anything from her rockstar dad as she steps into her new reality TV spotlight ... including her potential new side hustle selling feet pics.

We caught up with Raine -- who is starring on the new Netflix reality series "Calabasas Confidential" -- out in Los Angeles and asked about the buzz surrounding the new show ... and she tells us her dad has been loving it.

One storyline that's getting people talking is Raine's interest in Feet Finder, the subscription platform where creators can sell feet content ... while some parents might need a minute to process that, Raine tells us her pop has been fully supportive in the idea.

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Can you guess which sexy celeb flaunted her stars in this eye-popping selfie?! We got you covered with a few clues, then it's on you to score!

In 2016, she earned the title of "Penthouse Pet of the Year." Beyond her successful career, she's a professional stuntwoman specializing in combat scenes, wire work, and fire burns.

She's also training to become an EMT -- talk about doing it all!

Belal Muhammad was just as shocked as everyone else when he heard Ben Askren was returning to the mats ... and now the UFC star is walking TMZ Sports through how the deal went down!

"[Real American Freestyle] hit me up, and they asked me if I was down again. It's close to Chicago in Milwaukee, and then they brought up his name, and I was like, 'Bro, is he healthy enough?' I care about him. I've seen his story," the 37-year-old MMA fighter told us.

"When they said, 'Yeah [he's healthy],' I said, 'Bro, it'd be an honor.' He's a legend. His story is legendary. To be a part of that, and to be his homecoming match, or even his end match, his last one, it's gonna be cool. I've trained with him. I've talked to him. He's a good guy, cool guy."

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At some point, the fashion world collectively decided that we all should be rocking sneakers like a '90s dad on the way to a BBQ.

Celebs like Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner have turned chunky retro runners from suburban errand shoes into total style staples. With brands like Nike and New Balance reissuing old favorites, these kicks are about to dominate your everyday style. 

Want more great finds? Head to TMZ Deals. 

TV personality Simon Van Kempen was in his 40s when he first appeared on "The Real Housewives of New York" back in 2008, alongside his wife Alex McCord.

Simon was all about the fashion shows, step-and-repeats, and not backing down from the OG housewives, Bethenny Frankel, Ramona Singer, Jill Zarin, and Luann de Lesseps.

Holly Madison is taking things slow with her new boyfriend, Steve Dimopoulos ... and it's going to take him a long time to meet her kids ... if history's any indication.

Holly joined us on "The TMZ Podcast" and told us her joint custody arrangement keeps her life pretty compartmentalized ... half the time she's with her kids, and the other half is when she focuses on dating.

That setup has led Holly to be incredibly cautious about introducing romantic partners to her kids ... she revealed her previous boyfriend of six years, Zak Bagans, never even met them.

Damian Lillard's alleged baby mama isn't the homewrecker she's being made out to be ... 'cause TMZ has learned she and the NBA superstar didn't get romantic until AFTER his marriage was already over.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... the 9-time NBA All-Star did NOT cheat on his ex-wife, Kay'la Lillard, with Justie Wolf. We're told the two had known each other for years through mutual friends, but their relationship didn't turn romantic until after Damian and Kay'la had separated.

We're also told Justie isn't the type of woman who would knowingly get involved with a married man or help break up a family ... and she would never be okay being a side chick.

CBS News has fired veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley ... just a day after a fiery clash with the show's new executive producer.

Tensions escalated this week during a staff meeting, when newly appointed executive producer Nick Bilton was introduced to the newsroom ... and Pelley openly criticized the decision -- however a letter was sent to Pelley the following day, saying CBS News was terminating him immediately.

Pelley reportedly openly criticized the direction of the longstanding newsmagazine and took aim at CBS News chief Bari Weiss, accusing her of dismantling the culture that made "60 Minutes" a television institution.

During the clash, Pelley reportedly questioned why Bilton would even accept the role given the resistance he was facing from longtime staffers.

Pelley joined CBS News in 1989 and went on to become one of its most recognizable faces, serving as anchor of the "CBS Evening News" and spending more than two decades as a correspondent for "60 Minutes."

Amanda Batula and West Wilson aren't exactly hiding out from the "Summer House" reunion fallout ... they're soaking up the Italian coast together while Part 2 of the explosive sit-down plays out back home.

TMZ has obtained photos showing Amanda and West out Tuesday night in Taormina, Sicily ... where they were spotted grabbing a late-night bite at Caffe Wunderbar in the town's famous main square just off Corso Umberto.

A witness tells TMZ the pair arrived around 10:30 PM and spent time sitting and chatting together at an outdoor table. The two appeared relaxed and engaged in conversation throughout the evening -- though there was no visible PDA.

The woman who wrote California's survivor-protection law is calling out Blake Lively's legal strategy in her fight with Justin Baldoni ... saying the legislation was never intended to be used this way.

Watch the video ... Victoria Burke joined "The Megyn Kelly Show" Tuesday and explained why she believes Lively's use of the law goes beyond its original intent. She also details why she says it was never meant to block every defamation claim.

Burke wrote the law after learning she could be sued for defamation if she spoke publicly about her own sexual assault. She then spent more than a year researching lawsuits against survivors before taking the proposal to lawmakers.

6:17 PM 6/2/2026 -- Multiple sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … the suspect in custody is Sean’s neighbor.

Our Law Enforcement sources tell us that LAPD responded to a call at Sean's home for criminal threats around 10 AM Tuesday. The caller stated the suspect was a neighbor who had been harassing and threatening their contractors. The caller told officers this had been an ongoing issue.

Our LE sources tell us when officers arrived Tuesday morning, there was no indication of any threats made. No report was taken.

Sean Avery and his wife, Hilary Rhoda's Los Angeles home was the scene of a frightening shooting ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... the couple's contractor was working at their Hollywood Hills residence Tuesday when the shots rang out. We're told that during the shooting, a tire on the contractor's vehicle was struck.

As of now, our law enforcement sources say there are no known injuries. Our LE sources tell us one person is in custody. The investigation is ongoing.

We're told neither Avery or Rhoda was home at the time of the shooting.

Jessica Shannon's marriage is coming to an end ... 'cause TMZ has learned the reality star and her wife, Shyann McCant, have separated and are heading for divorce.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the former couple split within the last few days after realizing their relationship had run its course. We're told the breakup was mutual and not the result of any one incident ... rather, it was a split both sides saw coming.

Our sources say divorce paperwork has not yet been filed, but the former couple plans to officially begin the process soon.

The Black Crowes are set to hit the stage tonight, days after they got into it with fans over a chant about the red, white and blue ... and the backlash hasn’t messed with ticket sales, TMZ has learned. 

A rep for the SJC Cultural Events, Inc., which owns the St. Augustine Amphitheatre where the group is performing Tuesday night, told TMZ this afternoon ... "At this point, we have not had any request for refunds."

At Sunday's show in Tampa, fans who attended the show claimed The Black Crowes’ singer Chris Robinson went off after the crowd started a patriotic chant … after seeing the band's Black Crowe character on the big screen dressed as Uncle Sam. 

Kylie Jenner is serving military-grade thirst traps ... thanks to a tiny camo bikini that's impossible to miss.

The beauty mogul soaked up the sun in Turks and Caicos while celebrating a Kylie Cosmetics brand trip with friends ... stepping onto the beach in a barely-there camo two-piece that had all eyes locked on her.

Kylie looked right at home striking a series of beachside poses that felt more swimsuit campaign than tropical getaway. With oversized hoop earrings, beachy waves and a sun-kissed glow, the reality star made the shoreline her personal runway.