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The case against Anna Kepner's accused killer is facing new scrutiny ... after newly unsealed court records revealed the suspect's lawyer claims the FBI has no DNA evidence directly tying him to her strangulation.

According to court testimony first highlighted by FOX 35 Orlando, investigators could not say whether any DNA was recovered from injuries on Anna's neck. An FBI agent reportedly said he was unaware of any forensic evidence directly linking Timothy Hudson -- Anna's 16-year-old stepbrother -- to her death.

The issue surfaced during questioning about the government's forensic evidence ... with investigators reportedly acknowledging they could not determine whether the person who allegedly sexually assaulted Anna was also the person who killed her.

The calendar may say 2026, but Heidi Klum is still serving peak supermodel energy ... fronting Calzedonia's newest beachwear collection.

The supermodel returned as the face of the brand's second 2026 summer campaign, hitting the sands of Malibu for a sun-soaked photoshoot showcasing the latest swimwear lineup.

Check out the gallery and see for yourself ... the campaign captures Heidi posing along the shoreline in a series of eye-catching looks, including animal-print bikinis, shimmering satin-inspired styles, and glittery two-pieces.

Brandon Aiyuk is officially a wanted man in Northern California ... after the wide receiver posted video of himself ripping around the streets near the 49ers stadium, leading to a police investigation and a warrant.

TMZ Sports confirmed there is an arrest warrant for misdemeanor speeding out of Santa Clara County.

The situation was entirely self-inflicted -- the warrant dates back to a video Aiyuk posted on December 20, showing him driving his near-700-horsepower Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing past Levi's Stadium, reaching speeds of up to 110 MPH.

Sean Avery says his neighbor did more than allegedly fire gunshots at his L.A. home ... the ex-NHL star claims the guy's "crazy" behavior included sending 2 prostitutes to Sean's door.

We broke the story ... sources told us shots rang out at Sean's Hollywood Hills house while a contractor was working on the residence, and shortly afterward, Sean went on camera to break down the wild incident.

Keep in mind neither he nor his wife, Hilary Rhoda, were home when it happened, but the former NHL star said ... "My crazy neighbor shot out the tires of the contractor building a new deck at the house."

Stefon Diggs is breaking his silence on that viral spat with Cardi B ... and from his point of view, it wasn't much of a fight at all.

The NFL star wideout was asked about the now-viral video showing him and Cardi in a tense exchange outside a Maryland coffee shop ... and he brushed off the drama, insisting the two are doing just fine.

But when asked if he and Cardi are back together, Diggs didn't exactly give a straight answer ... saying, "That's a beautiful talented mother, and I love her to death. You have to ask her."

Matthew Perry's personal belongings are up for auction ... but his handwritten letter from Jennifer Aniston is no longer for sale.

The note -- which Jen seemingly wrote around the time "Friends" wrapped in 2004 -- was originally one of the items listed in a charity auction of MP's belongings.

But Heritage Auctions confirmed to The Independent that the letter had been withdrawn from the sale.

Kylie Jenner is soaking up some sun on vacation -- and, unsurprisingly, she's not exactly packing much fabric.

The beauty mogul turned up the heat in Turks and Caicos, slipping into a pink snakeskin-print bikini that puts her famous curves front and center while she soaked up the sunshine.

Kylie looked right at home on the beach ... coffee in hand, poses flowing, and the camera never too far away as she enjoyed the island escape.

Sauce Walka addressed the rumors that he sent a voice note to his ex, Kiley Losson, over jealousy about Drake.

The rapper posted a video responding to the viral audio, saying ... "The threat was never about the p***y."

Instead, Sauce Walka says he's pissed at Adam22, claiming he ran his mouth on his "No Jumper" podcast "bout my 'SON.'"

This hot mom bod may be too hot to handle, but based on the hints we're about to throw your way ... can you guess who she is?!

Call this gal a pioneer 'cuz she appeared on Season 1 of an iconic Netflix reality series ... and won the show with her then-BF.

She also starred on Netflix's "Perfect Match" ... and although she didn't go all the way on that show, she's certainly the winner of our hearts.

For his birthday this year, it looks like Andy Cohen got himself a new man. He was snapped walking through New York hand-in-hand with Kevin Sobieski.

Cameras caught the handsome couple leaving a birthday dinner at Via Carota last night with fingers fully laced.

We're told the two have been dating for a few months.

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Ted Danson is a TV icon ... but the star has carried massive regret for decades from an insane scandal that would've gotten his ass canceled in a flash amid today's culture.

During a recent stop by W. Kamau Bell's 'Who's With Me?' podcast, Ted addressed his 1993 blackface scandal ... when he made a total fool of himself for the Friars Club Roast of his then-girlfriend Whoopi Goldberg. Even in 1993 ... the dumbfounding decision was blasted in the press.

The film and TV star told Bell ... he'll be apologizing for the rest of his life for the bit -- and he should be because he immediately realized on stage how stupid he made himself look. Worth noting, the event was not filmed -- but still photos capturing the moment are cringe AF.

Caitlyn Jenner's late friend Sophia Hutchins is at the center of a new court battle from beyond the grave ... with a judge ordering Apple to turn over access to her private email accounts.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, a Los Angeles County judge granted a request from Hutchins' mother, the administrator of her estate, to recover information tied to her Apple accounts and directed Apple to assist in the process.

The judge authorized Hutchins' mom, Amy L. Andrus, to seek access to data tied to Hutchins' accounts.

Shia LaBeouf is closing the book on his Mardi Gras bar fight case ... by taking a plea deal instead of heading to trial.

The actor appeared in a New Orleans courtroom Wednesday and pleaded guilty to a reduced charge tied to the February altercation that led to his arrest during the city's annual Mardi Gras celebrations.

The judge originally gave Shia a 6-month suspended jail sentence ... which means he won't see a jail cell as long as he stays out of trouble.

Under the agreement, LaBeouf pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace by appearing intoxicated in public. In return, prosecutors dropped the simple battery charges he was originally facing.

Most streamers go live from their bedroom ... Clavicular went live from an operating room.

The controversial looksmaxxing personality livestreamed his own nose job surgery Wednesday morning, giving fans a front-row seat as surgeons performed the procedure.

Check out the video ... if you're not squeamish. The stream captured Clavicular -- whose real name is Braden Peters -- on the operating table as doctors carried out the roughly two-hour rhinoplasty. Cameras rolled throughout the process, with viewers watching everything from pre-op preparations to moments during the surgery itself.

Nick Saban is comparing the state of college sports to a Ferrari heading for the Grand Canyon at 150 miles per hour ... and he's begging Congress to step in and pump the brakes before it crashes.

The coaching legend spoke at a Senate hearing in support of the "Protect College Sports Act of 2026" on Wednesday ... and in his 11-minute opening statement, he said he loves how players can now profit off their name, image and likeness -- but hates how it has become "pay for play."

In his testimony, Saban brought up the real issues in college sports now that players get paid ... saying it's all about money instead of development, and competition has resorted to who has the biggest wallet, which he thinks is a race to the bottom.