The man who photographed the scene as Nolan Wells' body was found is ready and willing to turn over those images to his family ... he tells TMZ, they just have to ask.
Brian Trascher -- the United Cajun Navy vice president -- talked to our Charlie Neffabout joining the search, and described the photos he took as he was flying over Horn Island on the morning of July 6, when authorities found Nolan dead on the shoreline.
Brian explains why he didn't immediately notify Nolan's parents about the images, but he says he's not trying to hide anything ... and if they want to see them, he's an open book.
Straight dudes in D.C. have no rizz ... and Rep. Ritchie Torressays that's why he's gay!
Our TMZ DCguys Jacob and Charlierecently torched the capital's straight dating pool ... calling straight guys buttoned-up robots with "ChatGPT, LinkedIn vibes" and zero motion on or off the dance floor. The gay guys, however, got a glowing review.
Well, the rant clearly ruffled some feathers on Capitol Hill ... and when we caught Torres out on Wednesday, he jokingly accused the pair of slandering every straight guy in town.
But when Charlie doubled down and said D.C.'s straight dudes just aren't great, the openly gay Congressman fired back, "That’s why I’m gay."
Be sure to check out the hilarious exchange ... Torres says he chose wisely!
Rebel Wilson scored a big win in court Wednesday ... because a judge in Australia dismissed a defamation lawsuit against her.
The judge tossed actress Charlotte MacInnes' defamation and breach-of-contract claims against Rebel ... and is ordering Charlotte to foot the bill for Rebel's legal fees.
ICYMI, Charlotte starred in "The Deb," Rebel's directorial debut. Charlotte sued after the "Pitch Perfect" alum alleged one of the film's producers, Amanda Ghost, had sexually harassed her leading lady.
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources says it mistakenly released records tied to Nolan Wells' death investigation ... and now prosecutors are telling the agency to keep the rest under wraps.
In a letter responding to a TMZ public records request, the MDMR acknowledged it had "inadvertently released records" related to Nolan's case. The agency did not identify which records were disclosed or to whom they were released.
The MDMR says it was later notified by Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath that Nolan's death remains under investigation and will be presented to a grand jury.
Prosecutors sayD4vd's Tesla was not only storing Celeste Rivas' decomposing body, it was also loaded with nearly a dozen air fresheners when her remains were found ... and they showed photographic evidence in court.
At least 11 air fresheners were scattered throughout the Tesla ... according to photos shown in court Wednesday as part of D4vd's preliminary hearing.
LAPD criminalist Chelsea Murillo said the air fresheners were in the center console, the rear seats and the front trunk ... where Celeste's remains were decomposing in two bags.
When ya think about it ... the presence of 11 air fresheners seems to offer a possible explanation for why Celeste's decomposing body was not sniffed out sooner ... despite weeks of scorching summer temperatures leading up to the grisly discovery.
Tenisha said her kid faced complete disinheritance due to Pamela not being willing to amend the trust. She said Malcolm took care of them during his life and planned to continue to do so.
Interscope Records stayed in business with D4vd for eight months after he allegedly murdered Celeste Rivas ... and while that may sound shocking, nuance and clarity are needed to understand why.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the timeline is paramount here because Interscope took action as information about the case became available from LAPD.
For instance ... prosecutors claim D4vd murdered Celeste in April, but her body was not discovered until September 8, when her remains were found in his impounded Tesla.
At that point, we're told Interscope made the call to stop promoting him immediately. Full stop.
"Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Whitney Rose and her husband Justin Roseare separating after more than 16 years of marriage ... and it sounds like financial issues played a big role.
The reality TV stars are now "living separate lives," according to multiple reports ... and they've reportedly vented about their marital frustrations.
Page Six broke the news and claims they've been holding things together publicly for the sake of their two children -- daughter Bobbie, 16, and son Brooks, 13.
Rep. Randy Fine is doubling down on characterizing New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a Muslim terrorist, and that triggered a pretty heated exchange with Jacob.
Fine zeroed in on the Mayor, who slammed Israel for what he calls the genocide of the Palestinian people. The Congressman from Florida says the number killed includes members of Hamas, responsible for slaughtering nearly 1,200 Israelis on October 7th, and that makes him a Muslim terrorist.
Jacob felt adding the word "Muslim" was gratuitous, but Fine fired back that we called other groups white nationalists, so what's the difference?
On the subject, a clip of Mark Ruffalo just surfaced from a podcast months ago, where he proclaimed he can no longer be friends with Jewish actors who support Israel.
D4vd's former friend Aysia Collinssays she completely turned her back on the singer following his arrest ... and now she wants justice for the girl he allegedly murdered -- Celeste Rivas.
Aysia -- who says she met the singer while modeling on one of his sets before later working as a stylist on his tour -- is opening up about the backlash she has faced over their former friendship.
Check out the clip ... Aysia addresses her relationship with D4vd, her cooperation with investigators, and explains why she believes people are focusing their anger in the wrong direction.
1:01 PM PT -- A rep for the Maryland Medical Examiner tells TMZ … they are conducting further tests to determine if Kaylee Hottle had drugs or alcohol in her system. The tests can take up to 10 days to complete ... unclear when the report will be finalized.
Kaylee Hottle died from blunt force trauma ... TMZ has confirmed.
The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner tells us she suffered multiple blunt force injuries. The death has been ruled an accident. The U.S. Sun was the first to report on her cause of death.
We broke the story ... Kaylee died Tuesday morning after cops say a car in which she was a passenger careened into a ditch. Two other people were also in the car at the time of the crash, though they both survived.
"Top Chef" and Food Network star Eric Adjepong has been ordered to stay away from his daughter for one year after he allegedly abused her ... TMZ has learned.
Here's the deal ... Eric shares his daughter, Lennox, with his ex-wife, Janell Mack, and court proceedings began in May, with the final hearing taking place on July 10. The hearing resulted in an order requiring Eric to stay away from Lennox, her residence, her school, and her childcare providers through July 10, 2027. He is also barred from contacting the child, who was born in 2018.
While the details of the alleged abuse are under wraps, Janell's attorney, Todd Mohink, tells TMZ ... "I believe the court did its job to protect the best interest of the child."
Eric tells TMZ through his attorney ... "Because this matter involves my young daughter, whom I love deeply, I intend to protect her privacy and will not discuss the underlying allegations or other sensitive family matters publicly other than to say that these allegations arose in the context of a long running divorce and custody proceeding, which finally concluded on June 2, 2026."
Rep. Ilhan Omar wants a nation to take action when Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lands stateside in September ... arguing authorities should take him into custody.
Our TMZ DC team caught up with the Congresswoman from Minnesota on Wednesday and asked her about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani saying the federal government should step in and slap the cuffs on Bibi during his upcoming trip to the United Nations.
Rep. Omar says she agrees with Mamdani ... adding it shouldn't be controversial for anyone to side against a "war criminal." She says the International Criminal Court has issued a warrant for Netanyahu's arrest -- and someone should follow through with it.
Ryan Clark is pushing back on the idea he wasn't forced off the air after learning ESPN had fired him ... saying he asked if he should be done for the day and was flatly told, "Yes."
The former NFL star clarified Wednesday how his final "NFL Live" appearance ended while quoting a TMZ Sports post about his abrupt exit, writing ... "I wasn’t forced? 'I ask, should I be done now?' The answer was 'yes.'"
As we reported ... Clark learned during a commercial break Monday that he was part of a mass layoff at ESPN -- and he never returned to the broadcast.
D4vd remained under contract with Interscope Records for eight months after he allegedly murdered Celeste Rivas ... with the label cutting ties just four months before his arrest.
Louis Poimiroo -- Interscope's senior vice president of finance -- testified Wednesday during Day 2 of D4vd's preliminary hearing ... confirming the singer's contract through Mogul Vision was terminated in December 2025, and no payments were made to him in 2026.
The timeline is striking ... prosecutors allege D4vd stabbed 14-year-old Celeste to death inside his Hollywood Hills home on April 23, 2025. Just three days later, he released his debut studio album, "WITHERED."
Poimiroo testified Interscope paid D4vd and entities connected to him more than $5.1 million between 2022 and 2025 -- including roughly $2.3 million in 2025 alone. The payments covered recording funds, legal and management fees, and other expenses tied to his music career.
Ben Crumpsays Nolan Wells' independent autopsy left major questions unanswered ... and the family's independent medical examiner still needs to inspect key parts of Nolan's body before determining how he died.
The powerhouse civil rights attorney, who is repping Nolan's family, joined "TMZ Live" Wednesday ... explaining why Nolan's throat, lungs, and the original autopsy photos could help answer the biggest questions surrounding his death.
Crump says the central question is whether Nolan was conscious or unconscious when he entered the water ... and he's demanding transparency from officials who promised to provide it.
The family hasn't heard from the Sheriff or Medical Examiner about when official results out of Mississippi will be released ... and Nolan's throat had been removed by the time his body was examined in the independent autopsy.
