The man who allegedly stormed the "TODAY" show set and lunged at host Craig Melvinhas been identified as Andrew Truelove... and TMZ has learned he has a lengthy criminal history, including a felony conviction.
We broke the story ... a man allegedly slipped past security Thursday morning at NBC's Studio 1A and confronted Craig in a restricted area, lunging at him while yelling the n-word. The man was arrested and NBC Newswas the first to identify him as Truelove.
Court records, obtained by TMZ, show Truelove recently pleaded guilty to felony criminal mischief in a case involving damage to multiple vehicles. He was sentenced last month to six months behind bars and five years' probation, along with $375 in fees. It's unclear how much of that sentence Truelove served before Thursday's alleged run-in at "TODAY."
Armando shared the emotional message Thursday -- two days after Hannah was airlifted from Mexico to a hospital in Phoenix -- and said the MRI results and all other testing have given no answers about why there is blood in her brain. He said she will go for more intense tests, which scares him.
In the video, Armando is sobbing ... saying he doesn't want to lose his baby girl.
Looks like the drama surrounding the 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' crew has spilled off-screen ... because several cast members have officially cut their social media ties withTaylor Frankie Paul.
Fans recently noticed a wave of unfollows from multiple women in the group ... sparking speculation that there may be more fractures existing behind the scenes.
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An important wrinkle to the story ... Taylor actually unfollowed the women long before they decided to hit the same button this week -- excluding Taylor's bestie and ally Jessi Draper.
Mauricio Umansky is getting hot this summer ... and, no, we don't mean temperature wise ... he's over in a Monte Carlo looking lips with a hot babe on a floating dock.
TMZ obtained video showing Mauricio nuzzling and kissing a bikini-clad mystery woman at Monte Carlo Beach Club ... and it looks oh-so romantic.
Folks who were there tell us the pair were on the floating dock for about half an hour, soaking up the sun and packing on the PDA.
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11:05 AM PT -- NBC News' TODAY tells TMZ ... "There was a security incident this morning at the TODAY show studio. An individual entered an unauthorized area in a vestibule near Studio 1A. The person approached anchor Craig Melvin, who alerted security. The individual was detained and taken into custody by law enforcement without further incident. There was no altercation, and no one was injured."
They continue ... "TODAY is cooperating fully with law enforcement as they investigate the matter. NBC and TODAY take the safety and security of our employees, talent, staff and guests extremely seriously. We are reviewing the incident and our security protocols and remain committed to providing a safe and secure environment for everyone who works at and visits our studios."
A terrifying security breach rocked the "TODAY" show Thursday morning ... a stranger breached security and stormed inside the building from the plaza before allegedly lunging at NBC host Craig Melvin.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the man was asking for Al Roker after somehow slipping past security. We’re told he couldn't find Roker and turned his attention to confront Craig in a restricted area and allegedly lunged at him while yelling the N-word at him.
We’re told the incident happened around 9 AM ET and that staff and security rushed in -- and the intruder was ultimately detained and arrested. The man, who we're told is white and was unarmed, had entered a stairwell and made his way backstage -- we're told near the dressing room, though where exactly is unclear.
Kris announced her mom's death Thursday morning in a heartfelt post to social media post ... saying, "Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ. There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to say goodbye."
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Kris added ... "My mom was the heart of our family. She taught me everything that truly matters… to love your family fiercely, to be kind, to show up for the people you love, and to never take a single moment together for granted."
There are more peculiar details of Nolan Wells' last day alive ... and in newly released audio, the friends that were with him on Horn Island were heard calling for help when their boat malfunctioned.
According to audio from the day Nolan went missing -- obtained by NBC News -- the boat Nolan's friends took to Horn Island experienced difficulty before making the journey back to the Mississippi mainland.
It sounds like there were about 7 people on the vessel ... and the call for help was made around 4 PM when the boat's operator said, "Hey, we're at the west tip of Horn, and our bilge pump stopped working. We're going. We're sinking."
Kim Kardashian is gutted by the death of her grandmother, Mary Jo-- and she shared a heartbreaking tribute about how much the matriarch meant to her.
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Shortly after Kris Jennerannounced her mom's death, Kim shared her own lengthy message, along with a series of snaps with her late grandma MJ ... lamenting, "My sweet Grandma MJ, my best friend, my gossip buddy, my forever twin..."
Kim says ... "You taught all of us the importance of family, and those values are something we'll carry with us forever!!!!! You were the woman who showed me what it meant to be a hardworking businesswoman."
The ridiculously hot film and TV actress dropped a new round of thirst traps ... and fans will be running for a glass of water after these!
The bombshell star can seemingly do it all ... starring in huge projects on the big and small screen ... while also spearheading a lingerie and loungewear brand.
Still unsure? Hit up the gallery for the reveal ... but watch out for the boob-alanche!
Sen. Chuck Schumer is embroiled in the weightiest issues in the world right now, but TMZ DC could not pass up an opportunity to ask if he passed gas on the Senate floor.
Jacob buttonholed the Minority Leader after talking to other reporters about all things political and asked about a telltale noise that emitted from the 75-year-old's body during a Tuesday session. The question was simple and clear.
Thirsty Thursday is comin' in hot with this Hollywood hottie -- can you guess the sexy star who put her summer bod on full display in these beachside selfies?!?
She recently posted her Hamptons/London vlog -- featuring lots of Alix Earle content.
If you're still scratching your head, take it up with her other bestie, King Kylie!
Bryce Alakai and Trinity Tatumwasted no time celebrating their "Love Island USA" victory after returning from Fiji ... 'cause they marked the occasion with a star-studded dinner before Bryce kept the party going from behind the DJ booth.
Bryce's manager, Eric Podwall, hosted the private celebration Wednesday night at The Bird Streets Club in West Hollywood, where about 20 guests gathered for a three-course tasting dinner on the members-only club's private terrace.
The guest list included fellow "Love Island USA" stars Zach and Charlie Georgiou, *NSYNC's JC Chasez and his girlfriend Jennifer HuYoung, "Glee" stars Kevin McHale and Chris Colfer, Patrick Renna from "The Sandlot," and several other cast members from the hit Peacock series.
Donnie Yenand Michelle Yeoh are at the center of an alleged Hollywood double-cross ... with a veteran producer claiming the company behind 'John Wick' hijacked his stars and cut him out of the action.
Arthur Sarkissian is suing Basil Iwanyk and Basil's company, Thunder Road Films ... claiming they torpedoed a movie he spent years and a bunch of money developing.
In the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Arthur says he first teamed with Thunder Road on "The Father" and paid to rewrite the script for Yen ... but instead of producing the movie, he claims Thunder Road dangled a bigger paycheck in front of Yen for "John Wick: Chapter 4" ... killing Arthur's project in the process.
Taylor Frankie Paul's parenting, mental health, and home life are all being called into question by Utah's Department of Children and Family Services ... with allegations of troubling statements to caseworkers, concerns over her commitment to therapy, and parenting issues involving her children.
We broke the story ... according to a petition filed by Utah's DCFS and obtained by TMZ, the agency is asking a juvenile court to find Taylor's three children have been "abused, neglected or dependent."
According to that filing, Taylor told DCFS -- during a May 2026 home visit -- her life coach, Kari, was "the only reason she was still alive" and she wanted Kari to conduct her mental health and domestic violence assessments.
In its docs, DCFS claims it told Taylor that Kari wasn't qualified to do the assessments. During the same visit, the petition also says Taylor got upset after reading social media messages and stormed out of the home. DCFS claims she told caseworkers she wasn't suicidal, but they "should know who killed her if she ends up dead because she felt no one believes her."
President Trump won't be tuning in to the FIFA World Cup Final from the White House family room ... POTUS will be in the building for the biggest sporting event on the planet!
The Commander in Chief will be in New Jersey on Sunday for the highly anticipated clash between Argentina and Spain, which Karoline Leavittconfirmed from the Briefing Room podium on Thursday.
The W.H. Press Secretary said it was a "fitting conclusion to a tournament that showcased America's ability to host the world on the grandest stage."
