Rep.Lauren Boebert says Dr. Anthony Fauci's silence speaks volumes ... arguing he had no reason to plead the 5th Amendment unless the truth was "radioactive."
The Colorado congresswoman joined "TMZ Live" Wednesday after Fauci refusedto answer every question during a fiery Senate hearing on the government's COVID-19 pandemic response.
As we previously reported, Fauci blamed Sen. Rand Paul's repeated calls for his prosecution ... but Boebert says President Biden's preemptive pardon gave Fauci every reason to talk.
Influencer Sara Gilson's ex-husband says their young son narrowly escaped the terrifying violence that claimed his mother's life ... telling TMZ the child never witnessed the fatal shooting, but did hear the gunfire as he ran for help.
Lyle Landers, who shares two children with Sara, tells TMZ there has been a lot of misinformation circulating since Sara's death, and he wants to make one thing clear -- their son did not see his mother after she was shot.
According to Lyle, his son was in another room playing games on his computer when he heard a commotion. He walked into the entryway and saw Sara and Jeremiah 'Shawn' Duffeyin the kitchen, where Shawn was allegedly holding a gun. Lyle says Shawn told the boy, "You need to leave," and Sara -- realizing how serious the situation had become -- instructed him to run and call 911.
Eva Longoria recently took a refreshing dip in the Mediterranean Sea ... and she looks smokin' hot in her little bikini while soaking in some sun.
Check out the pics ... the former “Desperate Housewives” star is sporting a skimpy little animal-print number on the Marbella beach in Spain -- and looking stunning at 51.
EL looked full of confidence for being nearly naked ... and she should be ... because the actress is toned in all the right places ... and curvy in the others!
Ian Diazmay be locked out of Netflix in prison ... but he's heard all about "A Toxic Love Story" ... and TMZ has learned he thinks the doc got him all wrong.
Sources connected to Ian tell TMZ ... he doesn't have access to the electronics needed to watch it, though people have filled him in, and he's disappointed but hardly shocked the film didn't take his side.
Ian maintains he had nothing to do with the emails used to frame his ex-fiancée, Michelle Hadley ... and believes his then-wife, Angela Diaz, acted alone. Sources note Angela pleaded guilty and never implicated him.
The young Georgia mayor stripped of his city perks while under investigation is fighting back saying he has nothing to hide and it’s the City Council -- not him -- who has broken the law, according to his lawyers.
In a statement to TMZ, Gerald Griggs and Robert Kenner, the attorneys for 22-year-old Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams, tell TMZ they welcome a fair, independent, and impartial review of the allegations that have been publicly raised by the city.
The attorneys emphasize, “Mayor Williams has nothing to hide and remains committed to transparency, accountability, and the rule of law.”
Doggface-- aka "The Vibe King" -- traded in his skateboard and cranberry juice for a couple rounds of shots when he took over "TMZ After Dark" Saturday night.
The TikTok legend went viral for vibing to Fleetwood Mac ... but with the help of DJ Blue, he was rocking his own records for the outing.
He kicked off the bar crawl at Beaches WeHo for a drag show and some shots before heading over to Saddle Ranch on the Sunset Strip ... and that's where things really got wild.
Nick Reiner has reportedly gotten into trouble behind bars ... because the man accused of murdering his famous parents allegedly became "extremely hostile" with L.A. jail staff.
According to PEOPLE ... Nick got disciplined back in April ... after he got super pissed and started yelling when a deputy didn't come to get him fast enough when he was done with a shower to return to his cell. Nick was "screaming, using profane language and directing hostile remarks at both a sheriff and a sergeant" -- but it never got physical.
PEOPLE reports Nick was issued a disciplinary write-up ... and lost several inmate privileges for five days, including phone calls, visitation, and commissary access.
TikTok influencer Gabbie Gonzalez's request for parenting time regarding her and Jack Avery's child has been denied.
Court docs obtained by TMZ show a Los Angeles judge kept all current protections in place regarding Jack's temporary restraining order against his ex ... meaning she won't be seeing their daughter, Lavender, for quite some time.
Remember, Jack obtained a temporary restraining order in May after Gabbie was arrested for allegedly conspiring to hire a hitman to kill him ... and sought sole legal and physical custody of Lavender. The TRO was granted, and Gabbie hasn't seen their kiddo since.
Tony Romo allegedly had an open bottle of booze in his car at the time of his OWI arrest, officers reportedly claimed in new docs.
Cops said the alcoholic beverage was found on the passenger side of Romo's black jeep before it was towed from the scene on July 23, according to the California Post.
Izi Prime wasn't playing around on stream ... throwing a girl into the pool after she sprayed him with a squirt gun.
Peep the clip ... you can hear Izi say he'd toss in anyone who shoots him with water before one girl starts emptying her pockets and taking off her shoes.
From the sound of it, it seems like the chat was egging them on ... taunting them about spraying the streamer. When the girl follows through, he makes good on his word ... running at her and throwing her in the water.
Jared Leto is firing back at the women accusing him of sexual misconduct ... flatly denying he has ever sexually assaulted anyone.
Leto tells TMZ ... “I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life. These claims are absolutely and categorically false.”
As we reported, four women recently accused the Oscar winner of sexually assaulting them or threatening to sexually assault them when they were teenagers.
Federal prosecutors have closed their investigation into Jeremiah "Shawn" Duffey following his death in an apparent murder-suicide involving his wife, social media influencer Sara Gilson.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma tells TMZ ... the office had been investigating allegations Duffey inappropriately touched a juvenile member of the traveling basketball team he coached, with assistance from the FBI.
The spokesperson says the allegations were unrelated to domestic violence and the probe is now closed because Duffey is deceased.
However, Owasso Police's investigation into the deaths remains ongoing.
Holy Dominicana, wouldn't you love to share a hammock with Cardi B when she's showing off her bikini bod at the beach? Don't lie, you totally would!
B posted on Instagram Tuesday and graced us with a view that makes us forget all about the ocean in the background.
Check out the pics ... Cardi looks absolutely angelic with flowing hair and a glowing bod on a beach that already looked inviting for a Summer getaway -- Cardi's just another reason we'd wanna go!
Police say an Idaho dad was on his phone behind the wheel ... moments before the car crash that killed his young son.
Austin Summers was charged with manslaughter last week for the death of his 7-year-old son Graham, who tragically died when he rear-ended another car in November, according to the Idaho Statesman.
According to the outlet, the affidavit says Austin, whose blood tested positive for cocaine and opiates following the crash, was flying down Interstate 84 in his GMC pickup truck at about 75 mph when he slammed into a Ford F450 that was in the far right lane with its hazards on, crawling at about 7 mph because of a mechanical issue.
Kanye West is celebrating a legal headache coming off his plate ... partying at one of Ibiza's hottest clubs after settling his ex-assistant's sexual assault lawsuit.
Ye hit Pacha Ibiza Tuesday night for Rüfüs Du Sol's set ... and video shows him planted in the packed crowd, bobbing along as the music blasted and red lights swept through the club.
His night out came days after Ye and former personal assistant Lauren Pisciottahad settled her lawsuit, which accused him of sexual harassment and assault.
Tony Romosays he was on his way to meet his grandma and grandpa when he was busted for OWI ... but there was a lot more to the police stop -- and now it's time to check the full play-by-play.
As TMZ reported ... a portion of the bodycam footage for the former NFL star was released Tuesday ... the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback told police he had just left a golf tournament and was headed to see fam when stopped in Wisconsin on July 23.
