Enes Kanter Freedom WNBA Passes on Ban After Courtside Confrontation

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The WNBA has no plans to ban former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom from coming to games as a fan ... even though he was ejected from a Chicago Sky game after a heated exchange with Natasha Cloud.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the plan inside the league is to try and move on and let the controversy die. We're told the league felt a ban wasn't warranted because Enes didn't set foot on the court and he didn't do anything else that was egregious.

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As TMZ reported ... Natasha was livid with Enes -- who was wearing a black shirt that read "woman noun adult human female" -- when they started jawing during the third quarter Sunday as he sat near the court.

Massachusetts Cop Killer Woman Wanted in Slaying of Husband Found Dead

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The manhunt for a Massachusetts woman suspected in the death of her cop husband is over ... after she was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Karen Solomon went on the run after her veteran officer husband Kurt was found slain in their Worcester home on August 18 ... and it seems all the clues pointed to her.

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Karen's body was found Monday in a wooded area with a gun next to it, per reports ... and the manhunt for her was underway after surveillance showed her walking away from the crime scene.

Olivia Jade and Taylor Fritz It's a Match!!! Taking Romance Slow

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Olivia Jade and tennis star Taylor Fritz appear to be more than friends, and sources tell TMZ they are keeping things casual as they get to know each other.

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ ... they have been hanging out on a romantic level recently. We're told they are taking things slow and enjoying their time together.

The pair was spotted together in New York City over the weekend, with eyewitnesses telling us Taylor picked Olivia up Saturday at her place.

Catholic School Teacher Allegedly Abused 2 Boys ... Sabrina Carpenter Comp?!?

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A former Catholic school teacher is accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys nearly 40 years ago ... with one claiming she behaved like she was "in a Sabrina Carpenter video."

Sally-Anne Bowen, now 65, was in her mid-20s while teaching chemistry at an all-boys Catholic school in North London ... and she allegedly had sex with one boy 20 to 30 times when he was 14 or 15, according to The Telegraph.

The accuser was referring to Carpenter's controversial "Feather" music video ... which featured the pop star dancing inside a Brooklyn Catholic church and sparked outrage from church officials.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Sister Fighting 'Unrestricted' Medical Exam ... After Childhood Abuse Claims

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Sam Altman and his sister are going back and forth in court over her submitting to a medical examination over her claims of childhood abuse ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, Ann Altman is opposing the upcoming exam scheduled for August 26, claiming the conditions and scope of the exam were disclosed less than a week beforehand.

She said she never agreed to talk about anything other than her claims of suffering from PTSD, but says the doctor set to examine her is planning to assess "any mental disorder."

Guess Who Compared Herself To The mother of Dragons!!!

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Can you guess which famous celeb said, "I'm Khaleesi, and like her, I happen to have a few dragons."

This famous actress was just in a very public feud against a director ... and their dramatic legal beef ended with settlement before heading to trial.

Hit up our gallery to see who said it!

Anna Kepner's Stepbrother 'Very Unfortunate' Family Dynamic At Play ... Delay My Murder Trial!!!

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Anna Kepner's stepbrother, Timothy Hudson, is asking the court to postpone his murder trial for her death aboard a cruise ship ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Timothy claims his lawyers need more time to get their ducks in a row before the upcoming September trial date.

Timothy's lawyers say they need to do more research, including looking into their client's status as a juvenile and the "different considerations that apply to him and "the unique -- and very unfortunate -- family dynamic that has resulted from the allegations here."

Lindsay Clancy Judge Says No to Mistrial Bid

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Lindsay Clancy will not be getting a mistrial ... after the judge shot down her defense team's request Monday following controversial testimony about religion.

The drama unfolded during testimony from forensic psychologist Dr. Kirk Heilbrun, who brought up Clancy's belief that she and her children would be together in heaven ... and referenced Catholic teachings on suicide being a "mortal sin."

Clancy's attorney immediately objected and asked for a mistrial, calling the testimony "over the top ... talking about religion, talking about heaven, talking about killing people and the impact it would have on Lindsay as well as her children."

But Judge William Sullivan said no dice.

Hayden Panettiere and James Blunt Throwback Yacht Photo Sparks Conspiracy Theory

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A resurfaced photo of Hayden Panettiere and James Blunt together on a yacht is getting fresh attention ... following the actress's death and renewed interest in a disturbing story she shared about an alleged yacht encounter when she was 18.

The photo -- taken in France in 2009 -- shows Hayden and James together on a boat ... gathered around a table with at least 3 other people.

At the time, Hayden was a few months away from her 20th birthday ... but some folks are convinced it's the smoking gun in her story about being forced into bed with a naked British singer-songwriter. Hayden didn't name the celeb in her memoir, but the internet's convinced it's James, even though there is no evidence establishing that connection.

Sonya Massey's Family Sean Grayson Death Isn't Justice

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Sonya Massey's family is speaking out after Sean Grayson's death ... they feel justice wasn't served and wish Sonya's killer had spent a lot more time behind bars.

Sonya's cousin, Sontae Massey, tells TMZ ... the family was devastated and frustrated they weren't notified directly and had to learn about Grayson's death online.

Grayson is the former Illinois sheriff's deputy who shot and killed her after she called 911 in July 2024 to report someone lurking outside her home.

Sontae says he gathered Sonya's mother, son, and daughter to tell them ... but they initially didn't believe him, telling us "they want to see his body."

Memphis Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke White Powder, Narcan & Syringes Found at Home

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Brandon Clarke had an unknown white powder, Narcan, syringes and a slew of medications inside his home when he was found dead ... TMZ has learned.

According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's report, investigators found vape devices, cannabis products, prescription medications, injectable peptides, syringes and a box of Narcan inside Clarke's bedroom and attached bathroom.

Investigators also found a plate containing an unknown white powdery substance on the kitchen island ... along with a hotel key card.

Barron Trump Iranian Media Shares Sick Murder Fantasy

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Iranian state media aired an insane video about killing Barron Trump, along with reporting a $10 million bounty on his head ... and it's sure to get President Donald Trump's attention.

The "Where to kill Barron Trump" clip says Barron's movements are being "fully monitored" while he's attending New York University ... and claims Barron's accounts for Xbox and Discord have been hacked.

The video goes into depth about what Barron wears ... and what his bodyguards wear. It also alleges his travel habits.

Kyle Richards' Daughter Gets Love From Baby Daddy's Ex!!!

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Kyle Richards' daughter Farrah Brittany got some early support from her baby daddy's estranged wife ... months before Zach Goldsmith was publicly revealed as the father.

Jennifer Hamilton-Goldsmith congratulated Farrah when the "Buying Beverly Hills" star announced her pregnancy back in July, commenting ... "Happy for you @farrahbritt :)."

Farrah responded, "Thank you so much Jen means a lot 🤍🤍🤍."

At the time, Farrah kept the identity of her baby's father under wraps, but that changed over the weekend when she posted a video from her gender reveal and announced she and Zach are expecting a baby boy.

NFL Star Ed Oliver Sits Out Practice As He Mourns Son, Nurses Injury

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Ed Oliver is with his NFL team as he mourns the tragic death of his 2-year-old son ... but he's still not practicing.

Video shared on social media shows the Buffalo Bills star present Monday in Orchard Park, NY as the team returned to the practice field, though the defensive tackle did not participate in the session.

The development comes after authorities in Texas officially ruled his son's June 28 drowning an accident and closed the investigation without filing any criminal charges.

Surrogate McKenna West Allegedly Seeking Child Support From Baby's Biological Parents She Denies It

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McKenna West is firing back at the biological parents of baby "Gabriel" ... denying their claim that she is trying to get child support from them ... TMZ has learned.

In new court docs, Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed, the California couple who hired McKenna to be their surrogate for the child they call "Rumi," claim McKenna wants them to pay child support.

They also claim her lawyer requested they cover her legal fees and support.

They note, however, that McKenna has not made any allegations that they are unfit parents.

San Francisco 49ers Owner Jed York Filed For Divorce ... Months Before Prostitution Bust

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San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York pulled the plug on his marriage three months before he was arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution ... TMZ Sports has confirmed.

Jed beelined it to Santa Clara Superior Court back in May and filed to divorce his wife, Danielle York, after more than 15 years of marriage ... according to legal docs obtained by TMZ Sports.

In his filing, Jed went with the boilerplate "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split.