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Chris Brown’s housekeeper swears she thought she was going to be killed by an aggressive dog at his Los Angeles mansion ... testifying the canine dragged her by her skin.

On Monday, Maria Avila, who had only worked at Chris’ home four times, took the stand in her $90 million dog attack case against Breezy ... telling the jury she was unaware dogs were present at the home ... until one viciously attacked her.

Avila said she was not warned by Chris or anybody on his team about the dogs. 

CAA co-founder Michael Ovitz ran for the hills when asked about Jeffrey Epstein during his recent deposition ... after his talent and sports agency was sued for allegedly playing a key role in an alleged Harvey Weinstein assault.

Here's the deal ... actress Julia Ormond sued CAA, Weinstein, Miramax and Disney under the Adult Survivors Act in New York in 2023 ... claiming CAA knew of Weinstein’s repeated sexual misconduct and sent her on a dinner meeting with him anyway. She said this led to him sexually assaulting her in December 1995.

Ormond's legal team finally scored a court order requiring Ovitz to show face for a deposition, but he flat-out declined to comply once the questions moved from Weinstein to his association with Epstein.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were all smiles in a pic shared Monday night from an NFL tight end event ... after the lovebirds spent the weekend apart, engaged in what appeared to be pre-wedding activities.

The pop star and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end popped up at the "Tight End University" event, which Travis cofounded with fellow NFLers George Kittle and Greg Olsen. The annual get-together -- held in Nashville, Tennessee -- unites tight ends from across the NFL so they can network and have training sessions.

This year, Taylor and Travis were the center of attention, posing for paparazzi pics, and the two couldn't have looked happier. And why shouldn't they? Soon they'll be Mr. and Mrs. Kelce.

Viral Knicks brawl-turned-twerking-contest participant Reds Punch sat down with TMZ to discuss that fateful day ... and she gave us all the dirty deets.

ICYMI, Reds is the Knicks fan who twerked in the face of her attacker after they got into a tiff while climbing an NYC street sign... and just like the Knicks dunked on the Spurs, she dunked on her brawl-opponent.

Check out the interview ... Reds claims that the lady she ended up rolling on the pavement with was allegedly calling her all sorts of nasty things like she's the "biggest, fattest black a** bitch," and a "gorilla." Yeah ... in front of all those people, too!!

Drake Von's rap sheet just got a little longer ... he was busted for DUI over the weekend … TMZ has learned.

According to official records, Drake -- whose real name is Dawson Bacon -- was slapped with one count of misdemeanor DUI in Vegas Saturday.

Sources tell TMZ the porn star slammed his car into another vehicle. We've also obtained a photo apparently showing Drake's car ... and, as you can see, the passenger door is completely caved in.

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star NeNe Leakes’ oldest son, Bryson Bryant, was seen stoic in his latest mugshot.

TMZ obtained the mug for 36-year-old Bryson, who was arrested on May 1 in Georgia. NeNe’s son didn’t look too happy to be behind bars once again as he rocked a black t-shirt while he was being booked. 

As TMZ first reported, Bryson was taken into custody on charges of failure to pay child support, violating his probation in a separate criminal case, and failure to appear for a court hearing. The court set his bond at $27K, and he remains behind bars. 

"The Real Housewives of Orange County" alum Kelly Dodd says her connection to Trump donor and Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool contractor John J. Cafaro starts and ends with one thing ... she thought the guy looked like a villain.

Kelly tells TMZ she has no personal relationship with Cafaro whatsoever ... despite a December 2025 photo showing the two together at Trump National Golf Club in Florida.

Check out the pic ... Cafaro looks like Ron Burgundy in a red blazer with a big ol' cigar hanging from his mouth ... and Kelly says that's exactly what caught her eye.

According to Kelly, she was attending an event with husband Rick Leventhal alongside Newsmax executives, President Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani when she spotted Cafaro and asked to take a photo with him.

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's once tight friendship doesn't appear to be headed for a quick comeback ... at least if a new report is any indication.

According to Page Six, Lively hasn't been invited to Swift's upcoming wedding celebrations with Travis Kelce, despite recent speculation the longtime friends were beginning to repair their relationship.

The outlet says the relationship remains strained months after Swift found herself pulled into the legal drama involving the actress and her "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni.

Josh Flagg is looking to score a massive return on a Miami Beach investment ... 'cause TMZ has learned the "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" alum has put a luxury North Bay Road residence on the market for nearly $10 Million after acquiring it in 2023 for $4.7 Million.

Flagg of Flagg Family Capital partnered with Carolwood principals Adam Rubin and Andrew Shanfeld on the project, transforming the property into a high-end showcase in one of Miami Beach's most exclusive neighborhoods.

The gated Mediterranean-style estate offers 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 4,062 square feet of living space, all set on a lushly landscaped lot designed for privacy and indoor-outdoor entertaining. Amenities include a detached pool pavilion with a sauna, cold plunge, outdoor shower, and powder room.

Mystikal is still being sued by the woman he pled guilty to raping ... which led to his recent 20-year prison sentence ... and she says he spit on her and forced her to pray before forcing himself on her.

According to the suit, obtained by TMZ, the woman says in July 2022 she visited Mystikal’s home in Prairieville, Louisiana and the visit started off amicably … that is, until she claims the rapper's attitude changed drastically when he came out of the bathroom.

The woman says he accused her of stealing money … which she denied. She claims Mystikal struck her in the face with a closed fist and choked her until she almost lost consciousness. She said she suffered bruises, scrapes, a laceration, missing hair, and a broken fingernail.

D4vd's brother is making his way back onto social media after months out of the spotlight ... and right as the singer's murder trial approaches.

D4vd's brother -- Caleb Burke -- uploaded a new vlog this week, marking one of his first public posts since May ... when he faced backlash for trying to spark his own music career.

The video's title indicates the footage was actually recorded back in March 2026, giving followers a glimpse into what he's been up to as his older brother remains behind bars on charges he murdered Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

The vlog itself is relatively low-key, showing Caleb spending time with friends and hanging out in a series of casual clips. The soundtrack of the video is his song "Imaginary Love," which plays throughout several scenes.

The Nancy Guthrie ransom note TMZ received was the real deal, according to the FBI, but contrary to new reports, it did not contain an apology or a revelation she was dead.

There is something else ... TMZ received close to a dozen emails from a man claiming he knew both the identity of the kidnappers and the location of Nancy. The initial email he sent -- just days after the kidnapping -- said he would provide information in return for a single bitcoin, but "time is of the essence." He made it clear -- he was not a kidnapper.

The next day, he sent another email saying "time is no longer of the essence." Translation -- Nancy was no longer alive. The man continued to send emails, saying the kidnappers took Nancy to Mexico. He said he needed the money because he would have to go underground for fear of retribution. He was also concerned authorities might try to implicate him in the kidnapping.

Comedian Carlos Mencia just appeared in court for his felony tax case ... and he entered a not guilty plea to all 12 charges against him.

Prosecutors say Carlos -- born Ned Arnel Holness -- failed to report $8.7 million in income and owes more than $300K in unpaid state taxes ... and he faces more than a decade behind bars if convicted on all 12 counts.

Carlos did get some good news during Monday's hearing ... authorities tell TMZ his bail amount was reduced from $250,000 to $50,000 -- welcome news, no doubt, because the comic has been cooling his heels in an L.A. jail cell since last week's arrest.

Geno Smith's baby mama, Kennedy, looks like she's concerned with another woman in his life ... and it seems this is the same woman who got cops called on the NFL star.

Kennedy, who shares a son with the New York Jets quarterback, claims screenshots of text messages she posted on social media are communications with Geno ... and in them, she raises red flag about a woman named Kristen ... the same name as the woman who crashed out on Geno over the weekend, leading to a police investigation.

In of the screenshots, Kennedy allegedly tells Geno ..."Promise me my child won't be around Kristen or we are not going."

Clive Davis -- the legendary music mogul who helped launch the careers of icons like Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Kelly Clarkson, and more -- is dead ... TMZ has confirmed.

Clive died Monday at his home in New York City ... as the New York Times first reported.

The cause of death is unclear ... but as we reported, there were concerns about his health just weeks ago when he was hospitalized in New York with an upper respiratory infection. He was later discharged on June 4 and returned home ... with a rep telling TMZ he was in good spirits and recovering.

Boy George is ripping Dorit Kemsley for taking a shot at her estranged husband on Father's Day ... calling her post "absolutely disgusting."

The Culture Club singer criticized the 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star after she shared a Father's Day message about fathers who fail to support the mothers of their children ... this amid her ongoing divorce from PK Kemsley.

Dorit reposted a video Sunday calling men who leave moms overwhelmed and carrying the burden alone a "complete failure." The message also accused such fathers of neglect, saying children absorb the stress their mothers experience.