2025 Celeb Memoirs Allison Holker, Brooke Shields, Bill Gates & More

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Celebrities always make headlines when they release new books ... sharing all the dirty details about their lives, the Hollywood machine and more.

And if the list of stars set to release memoirs in 2025 is any indication, it's going to be a juicy year.

From Allison Holker and Amanda Knox to Bill Gates and Brooke Shields, here are the celebrity memoirs to keep your eye out for this year -- all available to buy or pre-order now on Amazon.

Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old

Through her new book, Brooke Shields is shedding light on the scrutiny women face as they age ... and she's setting out to change the narrative, while also shedding light on her feud with Tom Cruise, her unauthorized vaginal rejuvenation and more.

A$AP Rocky Assault Trial Underway in L.A.

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A$AP Rocky's felony assault trial got underway Friday morning ... days after the Grammy-nominated rapper rejected a plea deal -- and we're live streaming the whole thing. Rocky faces a potential 24-year prison sentence if he's found guilty.

Rocky's attorney Joe Tacopina and prosecutor Paul Bradley started the morning off addressing the judge in the downtown L.A. courtroom before the jury was seated.

The two sides were arguing over evidence related to bullet casings -- and, Judge Mark S. Arnold decided the defense is free to consult a firearms expert on the court's dime ... but, no evidence was excluded. The judge ruled nothing the two attorneys argued about is allowed to be mentioned in their opening statements, and the jury was then brought in.

Trace Cyrus Rips Brother Braison ... Unhealthy Like Dad!!!

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Billy Ray Cyrus has a family feud on his hands ... because Trace Cyrus is beefing with his brother Braison ... and throwing some serious shade Braison's way.

Trace just called out Braison on social media for claiming Billy Ray is happy and healthy ... Trace has suggested Billy Ray is battling addiction and is now insinuating Braison is fighting the same demons.

In response to a fan who asked, "Braison is posting your dad is happy and healthy. I'm confused" -- Trace takes a shot at Braison ... saying, "Birds of a feather flock together."

Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens Sparks Fly in the Cold❄️💘!!!

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Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens have taken their love story abroad ... snuggling up while exploring Switzerland on a romantic couple's trip.

Check it out ... the Olympic icon and her NFL player hubby are making the most of their downtime by spending quality time together sightseeing in the mountainous European country. It appears the couple, who married in 2023, are having one heck of a trip ... with the twosome taking in scenic views, delicious cocktails, and luxurious accommodations.

Simone and Jonathan are able to take this action-packed getaway due to the fact JO's team,  the Chicago Bears, was eliminated from NFL playoff contention back in December. Way to turn an unfortunate situation into a positive one, Jonathan!!!

Patrick Mahomes Grandpa In Hospice ... Before AFC Title Game

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Patrick Mahomes will take the football field with a heavy heart on Sunday ... his grandpa, Randy, is in hospice, according to the 3x Super Bowl champ's mother.

Randi Mahomes revealed the upsetting news Friday morning -- just about 48 hours before kickoff in Kansas City.

"My dad is in hospice & I'm lost for words 🙏🙏🙏," Momma Mahomes wrote on social media ... while also referencing a bible verse, Colossians 3:20.

Brittany Cartwright to Ally Lewber Stay Strong, Girl ... And Put Yourself First!!!

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Brittany Cartwright is rallying around a fellow "Vanderpump Rules" alum ... dishing out breakup advice to Ally Lewber after her highly-publicized split from James Kennedy.

We caught up with Brittany -- who previously starred on 'VPR' with James for several seasons -- and she gave us her 2 cents on her former costar's big breakup drama ... and made it clear she's in Ally's corner right now.

Having gone through a high-profile split herself -- Brittany is divorcing fellow "The Valley" star Jax Taylor -- BC advised Ally to tune out all the chatter in the press and to focus on herself.

Fox News' Jesse Watters Real Men Don't Look at Produce ... Rips Doug Emhoff for Grocery Shopping

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Watch out, guys ... no more afternoon shopping trips with the missus -- 'cause a visit to the grocery store is women's work, according to a Fox News host who's landed in some hot water.

Jesse Watters -- host of a self-titled primetime show on the network -- shared video published by the New York Post of Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, in a checkout line at a grocery store.

After ribbing the former VP for supposedly finally figuring out what inflation was now that she's shopping for herself, Jesse took aim at Doug ... asking "What kind of husband goes grocery shopping with his wife?"

NFL's Jabrill Peppers Found Not Guilty In Dom. Violence Case

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Jabrill Peppers has just been found not guilty in his domestic violence case.

The NFL safety had been on trial this week over allegations he roughed up his girlfriend during an early morning argument on Oct. 5 ... but a jury just acquitted him of all charges.

Peppers had faced counts of strangulation and assault and battery after a woman claimed he pushed her head into a wall and choked her after he had seen a man calling her phone while the two were getting intimate at his Massachusetts home following a night out on the town.

Marilyn Manson No Charges in Sexual Assault Case

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11:26 AM PT -- A source close to Marilyn Manson tells TMZ ... The D.A. reviewed sworn testimony of witnesses and claimants that contradicted the claims they made. Including Smithline who sued and was interviewed by the press over her claims, only to later swear under oath that the claims were false and she was manipulated by Evan Rachel Wood into making false claims. And the sworn testimony of Ashley Walters that flatly contradicted both her claims and claims of Esme Bianco. And the latest claims by a claimant who never met Brian.

Marilyn Manson will not be charged by the L.A. County District Attorney's Office in his sexual battery case ... TMZ has learned.

District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Friday ... after a comprehensive four-year review by the D.A.'s Sex Crimes Division and sheriff's detectives, they've determined they won't charge Manson.

D.A. Hochman announced in a press release the department has determined the statute of limitations has lapsed in the domestic violence case, and the office can't prove the sexual assault allegations beyond a reasonable doubt ... so, they're not charging the singer.

Billy Ray Cyrus I'm Doing Fine, Here's a New Album with My Son!!!

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Billy Ray Cyrus is taking the "Old Town Road" back to a studio, announcing a new album with his son -- but not the one who made an emotional plea for him to get help after his shocking inauguration performance.

The "Achy Breaky Heart" hitmaker announced Friday he has new music dropping this summer with his son Braison Cyrus. The album seems to mean a lot to him ... he says he's "proud" of the "special" project, especially because he got to work on it last year with his son.  after collaborating on an unnamed project throughout the last year.

Braison shares the same sentiment ... saying he's gotten to know his pops on a deeper level thanks to working with him.

Storm Reid I'm Too Busy To Film 'Euphoria' ... But I Have Time to Watch!!!

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Storm Reid is finally explaining why she's not returning for season 3 of "Euphoria" ... telling us she's got too much going on in her life to reprise her role.

We got Storm in downtown Los Angeles and our photog asked her straight up why she's one of the few "Euphoria" stars not running it back for the new season.

Storm chalks it up to a scheduling issue ... telling us she's busy getting her degree from USC and working with her production company. She confirmed she wouldn't be part of the cast in November, but no one knew why she exited the super popular show.

Falcons' Antonio Hamilton Sr. Georgia Home Burglarized

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Yet another NFL player has had his home broken into ... this time a residence belonging to Atlanta Falcons defensive back Antonio Hamilton Sr. was burglarized early Friday morning.

According to a Roswell Police Department incident report, obtained by TMZ Sports, cops were called to Hamilton Sr.'s Georgia home at around midnight after the football player told them his home security camera system had captured three men ransacking his pad.

The report states the suspects broke in through a back door using a hammer/mallet while Hamilton Sr. was on vacation ... and took a safe -- before bolting from the residence in a matter of minutes.

Michael Jackson Biopic Re-shoots Scheduled ... Amid Report of Mention of Accuser

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8:40 AM PT -- A source connected to the film tells TMZ ... the film is not imperiled, and there will be re-shoots in March. The source declined to comment on whether the re-shoots have to do with eliminating the scenes involving Jordan Chandler.

One of Michael Jackson's accusers is the reason the highly-anticipated biopic will be delayed 6 months -- specifically, it's the film's reference to Jordan Chandler that has the production in total chaos.

Director Antoine Fuqua had already completed filming of "Michael," when it was announced late last year the scheduled April release date was being pushed to November 2025 -- and that's because they have to rewrite a chunk of the script related to Chandler ... according to Puck.

Basically, someone forgot some key details in Jackson's $23 million settlement with Jordy's family back in 1993. The whole storyline of "Michael" reportedly begins and ends with the then-13-year-old's accusation Jackson molested him ... and the movie aims to convince you Michael was completely innocent.

NFL's Terrion Arnold Tumbles Down Stairs ... Scary Fall Caught On Video!!!

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Terrion Arnold's crummy January got a whole lot worse on Thursday ... when he took a scary tumble down a flight of stairs at his house.

Just days after the Detroit Lions cornerback lost a massive playoff game to the Commanders, he nearly hurt himself while heading down some steps ... and the fall was all captured on one of his home's video cameras.

Arnold actually posted the footage to his social media page ... and you can see, just as he gets to the top stair, he slips, and then slides the whole way down to the bottom.

Kesha 'You Really Broke My Heart' ... Emotional Over Cat's Death

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Kesha is mourning the loss of one of her beloved cats ... confirming the death of her adored feline, Carl, in a somber update for fans.

The pop star shared the sad news on her Instagram early Friday morning, where she posted a poignant tribute featuring several pics of herself snuggling her white and gray furry friend.

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Alongside the upload, the singer shared how Carl's death "really broke my heart this time."

A$AP Rocky Plea Deal Was No Deal for My Career

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9:30 AM PT -- Rocky's lawyer, Joe Tacopina, tells TMZ, aside from the proposed plea bargain being a career ender for his client, "He is not taking ANY PLEA, because he has always maintained his innocence."

A$AP Rocky rolled the dice and rejected a plea bargain in his felony assault case because the deal would have cost him his livelihood, sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ.

Rocky's trial starts this morning with opening statements, and he now faces 24 years in prison for allegedly shooting A$AP Relli in November 2021.

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The plea deal he was offered included 180 days in jail, a guilty plea to the most serious of the 2 felonies for which he was charged -- assault with a semiautomatic weapon -- a 7-year suspended sentence, 3 years probation and 500 hours of community service.