Ezra Miller's Controversies ... and potential comeback attempt

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Ezra Miller's been out of the public eye for a little while, but they claimed to be contemplating a comeback during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

The thing is, they're likely going to have a rough road back to the good graces of the public, as they've become notable for their erratic behavior over the past few years.

We're going to take a look back at what stained the name of the star of "The Flash" ... and what might be in store for their future in Hollywood.

R. Kelly's Fiancée I'm Not His Sex Slave My Parents Are Lying!!!

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R. Kelly's fiancée says her family's telling a bunch of lies about her ... insisting she's not a victim or sex slave despite their concern.

Joycelyn Savage released a video denying the claims Sunday evening ... hitting back at her family after they told us they don't support R. Kelly's pardon push 'cause he's never taken accountability for his actions, and she's still under his thumb.

Savage says she and R. Kelly have been together for 10 years -- engaged for the last three -- and, they want to get married and start a family together.

Johnny Depp I Was the Test Case For #MeToo ... Took the Betrayal on the Chin

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Johnny Depp says the industry used him as the #MeToo test case ... likening himself to a "crash test dummy" in a rambling new interview.

The embattled actor sat down for an interview with The Times ... and, he was asked numerous questions about his relationship with Amber Heard -- and, his excommunication from Hollywood circles.

Depp says he feels he was a "crash test dummy" for the movement ... pointing out he was taken to task before even allegations against Harvey Weinstein came out. Weinstein was found guilty of sexual assault in a retrial just earlier this month.

Donald Trump Washington D.C. Reacts to Iran Attack ... Bernie, MTG and More

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President Donald Trump's announcement that the United States attacked Iran drew strong reactions from around Washington, D.C. ... and, they didn't always follow party lines.

As you know ... POTUS took to social media to reveal the U.S. military dropped a "full payload" of bombs on three nuclear facilities in the Middle Eastern country.

While the president called the attack a total success, outrage sparked among Democrats like Bernie Sanders -- who called the action "unconstitutional" and shared a video of his supporters at a rally after he told them of the attack.

Massachusetts State Police Union Karen Read Investigation Was Textbook ... Acquittal Doesn't Mean We Did A Darn Thing Wrong!!!

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Karen Read's defense attorneys are arguing cops framed her for John O'Keefe's death ... but, Massachusetts law enforcement is calling BS -- saying they did everything by the book, even though Read's walking free.

The State Police Association of Massachusetts released a statement about the case Saturday -- a few days after Read was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter.

The association sends condolences to O'Keefe's family and adds that the org. accepts the outcome of Read's trial ... but, they're not apologizing for their police work.

Bill Maher A Penis Doesn't Make You a Pinhead!!! Show Some Respect to Men

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Father's Day should radically change ... it should be a celebration of the men who populate our world rather than to dismiss them as lame and useless ... so says Bill Maher.

The fatherless host of "Real Time" brings receipts ... a slew of TV shows and movies that lambast dads for being men -- men, who are treated with contempt and ridicule, and not just by women but by their own kind!

Bill meanders down a laundry list of things that were invented by men, including the all-important toilet. Seriously, the things he mentions have changed and improved our lives.

Riley Gaines I'm Open To Working W/ Simone Biles ... On Trans Sports Issue

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Riley Gaines and Simone Biles ... working together?! Could happen, according to the former All-American swimmer herself, who tells TMZ Sports she'd "absolutely" be open to the idea.

Of course, this comes on the heels of the two athletes' social media dust-up earlier this month ... which culminated with the 7x Olympic gold medalist apologizing to the former University of Kentucky swim star for likening her physical stature to that of a man while the women debated trans athletes' participation in youth girls' sports.

We spoke to Riley, a political activist and host of Outkick's "Gaines For Girls" podcast, where we asked her if she'd be down to team up with Biles.

Chris Brown 'Necking' Photo Harkens Back to Dark Times

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Chris Brown's providing some shock factor here ... because there's a viral image coming out of a recent meet and greet ... and he's got his hands wrapped around a woman's neck.

Breezy had no issue posing for a photo with a well-paying fan who seemingly asked him to get handsy with her and glare menacingly into her eyes ... despite a long history of domestic violence convictions and allegations.

As you can see, CB has his right hand grasping the heavily tattooed woman's neck as she straddles him in a chair. He's also got an intense look on his face.

Karen Read I'm Gonna Enjoy A Nice Juicy Steak ... After My Big Win at Trial!!!

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11 AM PT -- We just found out what Karen Read and her crew ordered at her celebratory steak dinner last night -- and it was a serious feast.

A staffer at Mastro’s Ocean Club tells TMZ the group dug into multiple seafood towers, a spread of sliced steaks -- including bone-in ribeyes and bone-in filets -- and wrapped things up with butter cake, chocolate cake, and key lime pie.

Another source tells us the 3-hour-long dinner featured lobster, mashed potatoes, and asparagus ... with each guest ordering their own alcoholic drinks

Now that’s an order!

Karen Read celebrated her huge victory in court Wednesday at one of the finest steakhouses in Massachusetts ... she was as happy as a clam -- and so was her dad!

Read showed up last night at Mastro's Ocean Club in the Boston seaport to gnaw on a big juicy steak and other yummy delicacies following her acquittal in her retrial for the 2022 murder of her police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, and two other charges, including motor vehicle manslaughter. But, Read was found guilty on a lesser charge of driving under the influence and handed a sentence of a year on probation.

As Read, her dad and her lawyers arrived at the restaurant, a bunch of journalists gathered outside and began hurling questions at Karen. One of the reporters asked how she was feeling ... and Read cracked a big smile, saying, "Happy. I'm happy, thank you."

Prez Biden I Do Know Jack ... Reacher, That Is!!! Hangs With Ritchson & Hunter

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Alan Ritchson's getting a taste of presidential shine -- and, of course, hate -- after kicking it with Joe and Hunter Biden on the set of "Reacher" and sharing it with the internet. As Julia Roberts put it ... big mistake. Huge.

The jacked-up action star is especially pumped about getting to host Prez Biden for a visit while filming his hit Prime Video series. Alan was grinning from ear to ear in a bunch of pics and videos he got with the former POTUS and his son.

He said it was a "privilege and honor to meet the Biden family. They couldn’t have been more lovely. Kind, joyful, gracious and present."

Brittney Griner I Never Called Caitlin Clark A 'F***ing White Girl' ... 'Would Never Say That'

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Brittney Griner is finally addressing the speculation she called Caitlin Clark a "f***ing white girl" during a game last month ... and she's adamant those words never left her mouth.

On Sunday -- both before and after her Atlanta Dream squad took on the Washington Mystics in D.C. -- Griner was peppered with questions about the viral May 22 incident.

The WNBA superstar admitted she was upset over a foul call that a ref made -- but she was steadfast she never brought anyone's race into the mix.

Riley Gaines Simone Said I Was Tall Like A Dude ... Can A Man Grow A Baby Bump???

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Riley Gaines is going to be a mom ... announcing she's pregnant with her first child -- and taking a dig at Simone Biles in the process.

The former collegiate swimmer turned Outkick host revealed her big news at a Turning Point USA event on Saturday ... bringing up Biles' recent comment comparing her height to a man's in order to do it.

Riley says she thought it was totally ironic when Biles said, "bully someone your own size, which would ironically be a male" ... asking the crowd how many men they know who have "this."

Military Parade See the Showstopping Fireworks Finale!!!

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The military parade celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary on Saturday ended with rockets' red glare and bombs bursting in the air ... and, we've got all the pics of a fireworks finale that will blow you away.

Check out all the images from the end of the big event in Washington D.C. ... with a display that's sure to transfix you just like it did President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.

The explosions lit up captial's most famous monuments -- like the obelisk which also bears the town's namesake -- as thousands of people who attended the event looked up in awe.

'Luigi: The Musical' SOLD-OUT PREMIERE Diddy and Sam Bankman-Fried Appear, Too!

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Luigi Mangione, Diddy and Sam Bankman-Fried walk into the same prison ... yes, this has happened IRL, but it's also the premise of a new musical that has premiered in San Francisco!

"Luigi: The Musical" premiered at the Taylor Street Theater in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Fran this Friday, and get this -- the show was sold out!

Luigi is the star of the musical -- which makes sense, 'cause the satirical comedy discusses the theme of violence and how it's sensationalized by the media. Not pointing any fingers, of course!

Smokey Robinson Other Side Isn't Playing Fair Judge ... Sanction Them!!!

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Smokey Robinson is trying to turn up the heat on a woman accusing him of sexual abuse ... asking the court to compel her deposition and to sanction her attorneys.

The singer-songwriter filed the new document Thursday ... claiming Jane Doe 2’s attorneys won't set up a date for her deposition -- and telling the judge the delay isn’t fair to Smokey.

Robinson argues his livelihood is being affected by the delay ... because each day these allegations against him drag out affects his touring income.

'Love Island USA' Yulissa Escobar Slams Cancel Culture Getting Death Threats After 'N-Word' Scandal

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Former "Love Island USA" cast member Yulissa Escobar has had enough with the backlash she's received after podcast videos resurfaced of the ex-islander casually throwing around a racial slur ... and she's blaming cancel culture for her recent online abuse.

Escobar posted a long message on her Instagram account that she's fed up with cancel culture being wrongly used to erase those who are experiencing controversy, instead of its intended purpose -- holding people accountable.

Yulissa reveals she's received death threats and messages fhis week saying she should kill herself, all because of viral resurfaced videos.