'Mormon Wives' Zac Affleck Spinoff Cameras Rolled Without Him Before Jen's Divorce Filing

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Zac Affleck won't be telling his side of the story on the upcoming "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" spinoff ... 'cause he didn't film a single scene with Jen Affleck before she pulled the plug on their marriage ... TMZ has learned.

Production sources tell TMZ ... Zac did not participate in filming for Season 1 of the new Orange County-based reality series, which features Jen.

We're told Zac wasn't involved in production at all ... meaning if the couple's marital troubles are addressed on the show, viewers will hear about them from Jen, not Zac.

Donald Trump Jr. 'The Country Has Rebuked You!!!' Heckled On College Campus

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Here's Donald Trump Jr. getting an earful after a fireside chat at a high-ranking law school ... with students heckling him over the midterms and telling him voters are turning on his father.

TMZ obtained video from Don Jr.'s Wednesday visit to the law school at Emory University in Atlanta ... and hecklers are shouting at the president's son, "The country has rebuked you!!!"

A source tells TMZ ... Don Jr. was there to support his business partner Omeed Malik -- who was having his name put on a building at Emory's law school and celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at his alma mater.

Palm Beach LearJet Crash Co-Pilot Nathalia's Flight Instructor Defends Her ... Says She's "Born to Fly!"

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Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras was a "natural-born pilot" ... according to one of the first instructors who taught her, who's now paying tribute to the young co-pilot killed in the tragic Palm Beach plane crash.

Chris Kirk, who says he was one of Nathalia's first instructors and mentors, took to social media to defend her flying abilities ... making it clear she wasn't just another pilot looking to cash in on an airline career.

Kirk said he'd been teaching for 40 years and she was "without a doubt the most naturally gifted pilot I have ever taught" ... adding, Nathalia routinely impressed examiners during her check rides, saying "that young lady was born to fly!"

Billionaire Leon Black Sues Rep. Garcia for Defamation … Over Epstein Comments

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Billionaire Leon Black is siccing his lawyers on Rep. Robert Garcia, suing the congressman over comments he made about Black’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, the private equity investor is suing Garcia for defamation, claiming he “lied to the American people” about his relationship with the infamous pedophile.

Black claims that on June 26, he told a hearing room full of U.S. representatives – including Garcia – that he had “no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, and took no part in them."

'90 Day Fiancé' Michael Eloshway Feds Aren't Buying Child Porn Defense

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"90 Day Fiancé" star Michael Eloshway wants his child pornography conviction thrown out ... but federal prosecutors aren't buying his argument that his lawyer botched the case.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, the government is pushing back hard against Eloshway's attempt to overturn his conviction and 121-month prison sentence ... arguing his attorney didn't botch his defense and there's no reason to give the reality star another shot.

Eloshway claims his lawyer should've hired a computer expert to examine the evidence against him ... but prosecutors say he hasn't explained what an expert would've uncovered that could've changed the outcome.

Stevie Wonder's Ex-Fiancée I'm Not Leaving My Home ... And Stevie Has to Fix It!!!

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Stevie Wonder's ex-fiancée is firing back at him in court ... denying all of his claims against her and claiming he -- as her landlord -- needs to fix numerous alleged issues with the house where she's lived for decades.

Carmen Efferson filed a response to Stevie's claims in court on Tuesday ... stating she denies all of the claims in his previous legal filing and asking the judge not to kick her out of the home.

She also fired back at Stevie by claiming he's been acting like a bad landlord ... asking the judge to order Stevie to make improvements to the property she says he's been neglecting.

Lil Durk's Dad My Son's Solitary Confinement Is Harassment!!!

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Lil Durk's dad says his son's placement in solitary confinement is nothing more than "harassment" ... and he believes the timing is no coincidence, with the rapper fighting to get out of jail.

TMZ caught up with Dontay Banks Sr., better known as Big Durk, in Los Angeles Wednesday ... and he accused authorities of targeting his son ahead of a major bond hearing.

Big Durk insisted his son is staying strong and focused despite the isolation ... though he admitted they haven't been able to communicate while the rapper's in solitary.

'RHOBH' Star Sutton Stracke Mum's the Word on New Man's Alleged Criminal Past!!!

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Sutton Stracke is keeping her lips sealed when it comes to her new man's controversial past ... going mum when we asked about his alleged previous legal troubles.

We got "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star outside The Henry in West Hollywood Tuesday, where we asked about her new man, John C. Kelly, who Page Six reported previously pleaded guilty in a secret recording case involving women he had sexual encounters with ... but Sutton wasn't spilling any tea.

Sutton was more willing to dish about the upcoming season of 'RHOBH' ... telling us newcomer Tracy Tutor is great when we asked how Tracy and fellow newbie Leah Remini are fitting in with the cast.

YouTuber EDP445 Arrested After Trying to Meet 13-Year-Old Girl For Sex

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Bryant Moreland -- a YouTuber who went by the name EDP445 -- has been charged with sex crimes after he admitted in a documentary to trying to meet up with a 13-year-old girl for sex in what turned out to be a sting operation ... TMZ has confirmed.

Moreland was arrested in Las Vegas Wednesday and will be extradited to Kern County, California ... the Kern County District Attorney confirmed to TMZ.

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In court docs, obtained by TMZ ... Moreland was charged with attempted lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14, meeting with a minor for lewd purposes, contacting a minor with intent to commit a sexual offense, and sending content with the intent to seduce a minor.

Terrence Howard Lights, Camera, A.I. ... Hollywood's Next Act Won't Need Actors!!!

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Terrence Howard says the curtain is closing on Hollywood's golden age ... and he's got a surprising take on why that's not necessarily a bad thing.

We got the "Empire" star in Los Angeles on Tuesday at an event for his new movie "A Good Hand Wasted" ... and when we asked about the slowdown in production, he predicted a grim future for actors.

Terrence says acting jobs are going the way of the dodo ... warning we're witnessing the end of an era, much like the transition away from silent films.

And while he believes A.I. will take over much of Hollywood, Terrence isn't exactly sounding the alarm ... he actually thinks the industry needs to accept what's coming.

Zohran Mamdani It's a New Day in America!!!

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After the blue wave on Election Night, Congress is looking a lot more diverse ... and Zohran Mamdani can't contain his excitement.

We caught up with the NYC mayor outside City Hall on Wednesday, and Mamdani was grinning ear-to-ear over the increased diversity among elected officials, telling us we now have representatives who actually represent America.

Mamdani says it's a new day for America after a string of historic election victories from coast to coast.

Guess Which NBA Star This Spiffy Kid Turned Into!

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Before this swaggy kid with style turned into a pro-basketballer, he was just sporting a suit n' tie, idolizing Michael Jordan and dreaming of the big leagues ...

He lead the Miami Heat to their first ever NBA Championship in 2006 ... If you're still unsure, talk to his wife Gabrielle Union.

Can you guess who he is?

La La Anthony Submits Divorce Settlement ... 9 Years After Carmelo Split

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Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony appear to have hashed out a settlement in their divorce ... TMZ has learned. 

According to court records obtained by TMZ, the NBA legend and entertainer informed the court this week of the deal. 

The terms of the agreement are confidential. The judge has yet to sign off.

NYT Exec's Shooting Death Cops Find Chilling Photos ... Defaced Victim With Marks Matching Bullet Wounds

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Disturbing new details are emerging after a 40-year-old transgender man was shot and killed by his in-laws last month at a sports complex in Northern California … and now police are alleging his father-in-law had been planning the killing for some time.

According to KRON4, newly revealed court documents suggest 77-year-old Shouyong Zhang had been targeting his son-in-law, Jonathan McKinsey, for a while … with investigators discovering defaced photographs of McKinsey inside the elderly couple's apartment.

Zhang and his 77-year-old wife, Shili Chen, have both been charged with premeditated murder. If you don't remember, here's how prosecutors say it all went down:

Soccer Star Ezekiel Williams Dead at 26 ... Homicide Investigation Underway

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Ezekiel Williams -- a semi-professional soccer player in England -- is dead ... and cops think foul play may be involved ... because they're investigating this as a possible murder.

The BBC reports a homicide investigation has been opened into the footballer's death after he sustained injuries in the town of Milton Keynes -- about 50 miles from London -- on Sunday ... he was hospitalized and died from his injuries.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder, the BBC reports ... while another was arrested for suspicion of assisting an offender.