Smokey Robinson's $500M legal clapback in an ongoing sexual-assault civil suit hit a major speed bump in court ... but it wasn't a total wipeout.
A Los Angeles judge dismissed several claims filed by Robinson and his wife, Frances -- including major defamation claims -- against the women publicly accusing him of sexual assault.
The judge this week found the women's allegations against the "legendary musician" were a matter of public interest ... noting their press conference was broadcast on YouTube, spread across social media, and picked up by major media outlets worldwide.
David Del Rio is a long way from Hollywood ... he's now living it up in Paris with his wife after his dramatic departure from "Matlock" amid unwanted sexual contact allegations.
TMZ has obtained the first photos and video of David and his wife in the City of Light ... and it looks like Katherine Del Rio is sticking firmly by his side following his exit from the hit CBS series.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... David and Katherine have temporarily relocated to Paris with their children, where she's currently enrolled in culinary school.
We're told David continues to deny the sex assault allegations as the situation plays out in arbitration ... and the couple is focused on staying grounded and united.
As TMZ first reported ... David's costar, Leah Lewis, claimed he sexually assaulted her on the Paramount lot back in October 2025. He hired powerhouse lawyer Shawn Holley to represent him, and the network reopened its investigation into the actor after he demanded they review additional details. The result, however, wasn't different from when he was booted.
Brian McKnightsays his ex-wife, one of his sons, some bloggers, and a newspaper rolled out a coordinated assault on his reputation to make money from "malicious character assassination" ... at least according to a new lawsuit.
The legendary singer filed a lawsuit claiming he's the victim of a "shockingly dishonest" and "sensational but false narrative" alleging he abandoned his kids and refused to tell his dying son Niko he loved him.
In the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Brian says the false narrative was cooked up by his ex-wife, Julie McKnight, and he says it's been peddled by his son Brian Jr., bloggers Marc Lamont Hill and Tasha K, and the New York Post.
Ohio Congressman Max Miller is in the middle of a nasty divorce with Emily Moreno … and TMZ DC has learned police are investigating a severe injury to their child.
According to the publicly filed court docs obtained by TMZ DC, Miller -- who's been in Congress since 2023 -- filed for divorce from Emily in August 2024, ending their 2-year marriage. The exes have a 2-year-old daughter.
According to the divorce settlement, Max and Emily -- daughter of freshman Senator Bernie Moreno -- have joint custody, and he was ordered to pay her $2,500 per month in child support.
Things took a turn on March 4 when Emily filed docs requesting a change in the custody arrangement, because, as she puts it ... Max "regularly speaks to me in an inappropriate, aggressive and demeaning manner, which is not in the best interest of our child."
Kash Patel is lashing out at what he calls the "fake news mafia" after a report alleged he has an alcohol abuse problem.
The FBI director took some pointed shots at the media Tuesday after filing a $250 million defamation lawsuit on Monday following an unflattering article about him in The Atlantic magazine.
Patel denied reports he shows up to work drunk or sometimes doesn't show up at all ... claiming he is working more days than his predecessors.
President Trump's FBI director also warned the media they would be sued too if they lie about him ... and he said the hit piece is proof he's doing a good job.
The social media star alleging Stefon Diggs sexually assaulted him, who Diggs then sued for defamation, wants the judge in their legal beef to force the NFL star to turn over financial information ... claiming Diggs has been stonewalling him.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Christopher Blake Griffith and his legal team filed a motion asking the court to compel Stefon to produce evidence that Christopher's sexual assault allegations have hurt him financially and otherwise.
Christopher claims Stefon is resisting the discovery process ... and his lawyer says the NFL player "does not get to sue and hide."
Vernon Davis' assault and battery case stemming from an alleged incident in June 2025 has been dismissed ... TMZ Sports has learned.
It's unclear why the case was dropped, but the former superstar tight end addressed the development in a statement ... saying he's "grateful" to put the situation behind him.
"This has been a challenging and deeply personal time, and I want to sincerely thank everyone who stood by me with love, encouragement, and support throughout the process. Your belief in me meant more than words can express."
6:00 AM PT -- We asked Nomiki Konst about the photos and the details of her claim ... she now says, "Over the course of 2 years, I attended over 10 Democratic organizing meetings. I'm not a whistleblower or a Swalwell survivor -- but was simply sharing an anecdote of an event that occurred at one of these many meetings. The event was in a public space with witnesses. After reviewing documents, the event occurred at a DNC meeting in 2017. The point has always been about his recklessness and demanding democratic leadership have better modes of accountability."
The woman who claims Eric Swalwell made her "uncomfortable" at a Democratic National Convention event appears to have her facts mixed up, because we obtained photos showing Swalwell wasn't there. She stands by her story but admits she mixed up the dates.
Here's the deal ... Nomiki Konst last week alleged she and Swalwell had an interaction at a 2018 DNC gathering in Chicago, which ran from August 23 through August 25, that made her "uncomfortable."
Konst, who is Bill de Blasio's ex-girlfriend, went on a podcast and claimed Swalwell brought her a glass of Prosecco and "zoomed" in on her. She also said he became "touchy-feely, touching my hands."
Blake Lively believes the “mean girl” label placed on her amid her battle with Justin Baldoni cost her upwards of $40 million in reputational damages ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Blake breaks down the money she is seeking in the legal battle.
As TMZ first reported, Blake is seeking around $161 million from Baldoni’s company, including $56 million in past and future earnings, $49 million in losses to her haircare company, $22 million for her Betty Buzz beverage company, and more.
Katy Perry could be charged for her alleged sexual assault of Ruby Rose from 16 years ago if investigators find evidence of a crime ... prosecutors in Australia say there's no statute of limitations that prevents bringing the case.
As the world knows, Katy is under police investigation following Ruby's stunning claims the singer sexually assaulted her at a nightclub in Melbourne in 2010. We're told if police investigators find evidence of a crime, they can turn the case over to prosecutors, who can then bring charges against Katy.
Jacqueline Harris, a rep for the Office of Public Prosecution in Victoria,Australia,tells us ... "There is no statute of limitations on prosecuting indictable (serious) crimes in Victoria." Harris went on ... "The law at the time the alleged offence was committed applies to criminal proceedings and sentencing for historical offences."
Taylor Frankie Pauljust announced she’s been living with PTSD ... for years.
"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star took to her Instagram stories Sunday with a message “for all those that assumed diagnoses” … declaring she was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder two years ago.
Taylor writes that she was diagnosed “by more than one therapist” … and muses that it might even be considered Complex PTSD.
The violent end of former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax'slife is reigniting scrutiny over the sexual assault allegations that rocked his career ... with one of his accuser’s attorneys speaking out after the apparent murder-suicide.
NancyErika Smith, who represented Meredith Watson -- the woman who came forward in 2019 accusing Fairfax of raping her when they were both students at Duke University around 2000 -- said her thoughts are with the couple’s children, who were reportedly home during the incident.
“First, this is horrific for their children who were home at the time of this event,” Smith said in a statement to the NYPost, before turning sharply critical.
Taylor Frankie Paul was so sure that Dakota Mortensen was lying when he called police on her back in February ... she didn't even wait to hear the accusations before she called BS.
In audio from Draper Police, obtained by TMZ ... TFP can be heard telling the officer she wants them to talk to her lawyer about whatever Dakota told them ... and she adds whatever he claimed, it was "not accurate."
You can hear for yourself ... Taylor is super cagey with the police after her ex accused her of assault ... and said immediately that she wanted them to talk to her attorney.
1:47 PM PT -- Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that David Charvet has been cleared of criminal wrongdoing.
David Charvet has spoken out after he was accused of running over a neighbor's dog early Thursday morning ... and has a much different story from his accuser.
In a statement from his rep, the OG "Baywatch" star tells TMZ he is "a responsible dog owner who would never intentionally harm an animal," and even provided a play-by-play of how he saw things go down.
He says he was driving through his Malibu neighborhood in low-light conditions around 5:30 this morning when he encountered a neighbor walking 3 dogs off leash in the middle of the street. He claims he slowed down and even moved to the side to pass the group safely, and that's when "one of the dogs moved under the vehicle."
1:47 PM PT -- Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that David Charvet has been cleared of criminal wrongdoing.
9:07 AM PT -- A law enforcement source tells TMZ ... they do not consider the incident a hit-and-run since David called authorities after it happened -- even if he was not directly on scene. A deputy is with Vera and her family right now, taking a "traffic collision" report.
Info being gathered includes whether the dog died -- and whether it was leashed at the time. Vera told us yes, the dog died, and yes, her three dogs were on a leash.
However, David claims the dog was NOT on a leash at the time of the collision -- and he tried to swerve to avoid hitting the dog.
8:07 AM PT -- the Lost Hills sheriff station tells TMZ that they've been in contact with Vera ... and they're sending deputies to her home to take a report.
"Baywatch" OG star David Charvet struck and killed a dog Thursday morning ... TMZ has learned.
Vera Errico tells us, just before 6 AM, she was walking her 3 dogs -- all on leashes -- in a gated Malibu community, when Charvet came along in his pickup truck.
Kendra Duggar’s family is speaking out about the arrest of her husband Joseph Duggar for allegedly molesting a child.
In a statement shared with TMZ, the Caldwells stated they're "troubled and heartbroken" over his alleged actions and "devastated" for his victim, who they described as "courageous in every way" to share her experience.
They went on ... "Our love for this child remains at the forefront of our family’s priorities and minds. We are proud of her for being strong enough to share her story while also retaining her own identity and joy."
