Will Smithbacked up his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, after she allegedly threatened to kill his former friend who was planning to publish a book with details about the Smith family ... this according to newly legal docs filed by the former friend.
Bilaal Salaam, the former friend suing Jada, dropped the bombshell in newly filed court docs ... claiming the conversation went down on or around October 5, 2021.
Bilaal said he was on the call with Will, Jada, and Will's other friend, Charlie Mack. He claims Jada told him she would have him killed if he continued to move forward with a planned memoir talking about his time with the Smiths.
Haley Stevens is catching major heat over her decision to support Michigan Republican Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate ... but first things first -- she wants friends to save a very important date!!!
Busy time for the Stevens household.
The congresswoman sent out save-the-date invitations for her wedding today, per a senior dem who came into the possession of one (I have removed any mention of the date) https://t.co/8Wq36U1Fma
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Haley sent out a "Save the Date" message to friends and fam, for her wedding to Jason Turkish.
It's a bizarre turn in the 24 hours leading up to a highly contested election, which Haley sent into turmoil Sunday when she announced she'll no longer support Abdul El-Sayed. Democrats have gone crazy, with many disowning her from the party.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro shot his shot with LeBron James when the NBA star was a free agent ... and while he's not taking credit for bringing the King to Philadelphia, he's still pretty starstruck over their encounter.
Jacob caught up with Shapiro on the campaign trail Monday in Pennsylvania ... and the governor told us he personally pitched LeBron on joining the 76ers, selling him on Philly and its opportunities for philanthropy.
But Shapiro got the real surprise when LeBron recognized him ... recalling how the NBA superstar told him, "Thanks, Gov. I appreciate your work."
The spooky snaps continue to pour in, so we're wrappin' up Halloween 2026 with one last fright fest!
ICYMI, Stassie Karanikolaou went full femme fatale as a sexy Alice from "Closer," IShowSpeed swung into action as Spider-Man's Miles Morales ... and Lauren Luo and Ice Spice made a splash and brought Bikini Bottom to life as SpongeBob and Patrick.
Lil Durk has been placed in solitary confinement at the Metropolitan Detention Center in L.A. ... TMZ has learned.
Jose Rojas, a union secretary representing Bureau of Prisons employees, tells TMZ ... Durk was placed in the SHU at MDC LA on Friday.
Here's the deal ... sources with direct knowledge tell us ... Durk's cell has been "constantly searched," but prison authorities haven't found any contraband since he was acquitted in the murder-for-hire case.
We're told Durk was sent to the SHU because he'd asked the deputy warden about all the searches ... and was allegedly reprimanded for "talking back."
Haley Stevens says she's following her conscience by backing a Republican ... but Democratic strategist Lis Smith thinks she's really following her hurt feelings.
Lis joined "TMZ Live" Monday to break down Stevens' shocking endorsement of Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed ... calling the last-minute flip "personal grievance masquerading as political principle."
Lis says Stevens had two months to speak out against El-Sayed after losing the Democratic primary ... but instead spent that time publicly supporting him ... so why the sudden change of heart two days before the election?
There was a collective sigh of relief around the NFL after head coach Dan Campbell and the Lions delivered a "positive" update on Jack Campbell ... after the star LB went down with a frightening injury on Sunday, laying motionless on the field.
Coach kept it short on Monday when meeting with the media, reporting the prayers are working, and asking everyone to keep them coming ... before attempting to move on to football.
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Fighting back emotions, coach admitted it's been hard for himself -- and his team -- to see such an integral part of the Lions in such a precarious and devastating situation.
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewittare apparently at the beck and call of their little Don ... dressing up as members of "The Sopranos" for Halloween.
The model shared pics of the crew's fun costumes ... with Elsie giving her take on Michael Imperioli's character, Christopher Moltisanti -- complete with a velour tracksuit and neck brace.
Pete threw on a leather jacket and dyed the sides of his head ... doing his best Paulie Walnuts impression -- while Scottie, the pair's daughter, appeared to be Tony Soprano.
A woman once linked to Tony Parker during his marriage to Eva Longoria has died by suicide ... years after the alleged affair rocked the San Antonio Spurs.
Erin Benavides, who was previously married to former Spurs player Brent Barry, was found dead at 54 inside a home in Port Aransas, Texas, on October 14 ... after police responded to a welfare check prompted by an alarming text message she reportedly sent to a friend of her husband.
According to the San Antonio Express-News, officers forced their way into the home and discovered Erin with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities do not suspect foul play, though the investigation remains active.
Bill Belichick isn't exactly rushing to clear the air about his split from Jordon Hudson ... instead, he fired off a sarcastic jab when a reporter brought up TMZ's breakup bombshell.
The UNC football coach was asked during his Monday press conference about TMZ breaking the story about Bill and Jordon calling it quits ... with the local beat writer asking BB whether the split would have any impact moving forward.
"Do you work for a tabloid now?" Bill shot back ... prompting the reporter to reply, "Unfortunately, no."
Haley Stevens rocked Michigan's Senate race by ditching Democrat Abdul El-Sayedand backing Republican Mike Rogers just days before the election ... but something about her sudden political U-turn isn't adding up.
Our team dove into the controversy today on "The Low Down," the new YouTube collab between TMZ and the New York Post, where we give you the inside scoop on the biggest stories that are gripping, outrageous, and scandalous.
Stevens flipped less than 24 hours after El-Sayed finally disavowed an ad she slammed as antisemitic ... raising one big question -- what REALLY happened overnight to make her change her mind?!?
TMZ takes Vegas ... Harveychallenged 3 TMZ staffers to live it up in Vegas for 24 hours ... and whoever had the best day wins a $20,000 trip to the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Here's the thing ... it's not up to Harvey ... it's up to YOU!
We sent Talia, Cris and Luca on TMZ's 24-Hour Las Vegas Takeover, where they each stayed in different hotels, enjoyed different activities and soaked up different nightlife events.
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We'll be showing you all of it ... and you'll vote each day on who took over Vegas best!
Will Smith is the Fresh Prince of friendly exes ... flashing his trademark grin as he headed out of Australia with his former wife.
The actor was spotted last week at Sydney Airport with ex-wife Sheree Zampino after wrapping production on his new movie "Supermax" ... and he was in great spirits as he made his way through the terminal.
Will kept things casual in a hoodie, sweatpants, sneakers and a white cap ... stopping to sign autographs and snap selfies with fans along the way.
Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson called it quits last year ... but never-before-seen photos show the former couple was still spending time together months after their secret split.
The legendary football coach and his much younger ex were spotted together in Nantucket, MA on July 2 ... with Bill walking his bicycle alongside Jordon as they made their way through town.
In photos obtained by TMZ Sports, the 74-year-old kept things casual in a striped polo, blue shorts and a baseball cap ... while Jordon rocked leopard-print leggings and a black top.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' prison release date has been shifting for months --- and now his latest walk-out date has been moved up more than 3 weeks, TMZ has learned.
The federal Bureau of Prisons says Diddy will now be a free man on February 6, 2028, instead of March 2, 2028, which was his projected release date last month. Previous release dates also included January 21, February 5, and February 20.
Flyysoulja of the Island Boys suffered a drug overdose that landed him in a Miami trauma unit ... TMZ has learned.
Flyysoulja tells TMZ ... he overdosed on a combination of cocaine, benzodiazepines and Percocet on October 29 and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The rapper, whose real name is Alex Venegas, says he had just purchased a new condo and car and was celebrating when things took a dangerous turn.
