Michael Bay is suing two women who he claims caused a bunch of damage to his Bel Air estate in a hit-and-run.
According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ, the famous director is suing Angelica Silver and Shayra LaFuente, who he claims were responsible for the 2016 Cadillac ATS crashing through his Bel Air property. We’re told Michael wasn’t home or even in the state at the time of the crash.
Bay says he thinks Shayra was driving under the influence at an excess and unsafe speed when the car drove over the curb in front of his property and caused a bunch of damage. Angelica is responsible for permitting Shayra to drive in her condition.
Britney Spears has spoken to her mom and her sons since being released from jail following her DUI arrest ... TMZ has learned.
Family sources tell TMZ ... after Britney was released from jail Thursday morning, her mom, Lynne Spears, called her as soon as she became aware of the arrest. We're told once she learned Britney was out of custody, Lynne reached out to show her support and offer anything her daughter might need. According to sources, the conversation was very "positive" and "hopeful."
Our family sources say Lynne loves her daughter, and during this time there has been a lot of prayer from the family. We're told Lynne and Britney are on good terms and are planning to see each other soon.
As for their relationship, our sources say Britney and Lynne have been on good terms since their first in-person reunion in years, which went down in Los Angeles in May 2023. We're told they speak on the phone often, though it’s been a while since they've seen each other face-to-face. Lynne has offered to visit Britney.
We're told the Grammy winner also spoke with her sons, Sean Preston andJayden James, after returning home Thursday morning. Our sources say Britney has not seen any family members in person yet.
"Pawn Stars" star Corey Harrison is turning to fans for help after spending nearly all his money on medical bills following a scary motorcycle crash in Mexico ... and the life-threatening complications that followed.
You'll recall ... in January, Corey was involved in a terrifying accident in Tulum that left him with 11 fractured ribs, a concussion and facial injuries -- forcing him to miss his father Rick Harrison's January wedding.
"Big Hoss" tells TMZ ... he spent two weeks in the hospital before prematurely checking himself out due to mounting bills ... a decision that led to even more trouble. While resting at his Tulum home, Corey says he immediately began experiencing excruciating pain ... and a house doctor administered IV fluids and morphine treatments.
Britney Spears was arrested for DUI last night ... and now TMZ has more details about the pop superstar's run-in with the law.
California Highway Patrol tells TMZ ... at approximately 8:48 PM Wednesday, a black BMW 430i was reported for driving erratically at a high rate of speed southbound on Interstate 101.
We're told officers located the car on the freeway, and when the driver pulled off the 101 at Westlake Boulevard in Thousand Oaks, officers identified her as Britney Spears.
A former "Free Britney" enthusiast says she regrets publicly pushing to get Britney Spears out of her conservatorship ...
Jessica -- the former advocate who goes by the handle "realiteatv3" on TikTok -- joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday ... and, we asked her how she feels about pushing for Britney to get out of the conservatorship after her DUI arrest last night.
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Jessica -- who has already opened up on TikTok about feeling the movement ultimately did more harm than good -- tells us she's been watching Britney's scary social media videos ... including the clip where she danced around with a pair of knives, and it's made her do a 180 on her previous position.
Britney Spears' inner circle is rallying behind her after her late-night traffic stop ... and TMZ has learned they're hoping a judge chooses treatment over jail time.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... people close to Britney want the judge to order her into a program rather than sentence her to any time behind bars after her Wednesday night DUI arrest. We're told those close to her believe this could be a pivotal moment ... one where the focus shifts to getting her help and support -- instead of punishment.
We broke the story ... Britney was pulled over by California Highway Patrol officers around 9:30 PM Wednesday in Westlake Village, CA, not far from her home. We're told she was alone in the car when officers initiated the stop.
Savannah Guthrie is leaning on religion amid the ongoing search for her mother Nancy -- 'cause TMZ’s learned she shared an emotional message of hope with staffers during a visit to the 'TODAY' show.
A source close to 'TODAY' tells TMZ Savannah thanked the staff and crew for the love, prayers and support for "caring about my mom as much as I do" ... and she declared "I’m holding onto my faith. I still believe. And as my mom would say, 'Where else would I go?'"
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We're told Savannah -- who was seen inside Rockefeller Center Thursday morning -- told the team she’s still standing and still herself ... adding, "I don’t know what version of me that will be, but it will be."
3:10 PM PT -- Law enforcement sources are now clarifying ... cops suspect Britney was under the influence of substances, in addition to alcohol, but say there were no drugs found in her car.
The CHP press release says "chemical test results are pending" ... were told that only means they're testing her blood for drugs and alcohol.
Britney Spears may be in trouble for more than just allegations of drinking and driving ... TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with the investigation tell TMZ ... in addition to suspicion of DUI, there was also an unknown substance found in her car, which will be part of the arrest.
Cruz and Brooklyn Beckham may not be talking ... but Cruz still wants the best for his big bro on his birthday ... and he's hopeful for reconciliation.
Photogs caught up with Cruz on the street in Paris, France Wednesday ... and they asked if he had a message for Brooklyn on his 27th birthday.
Cruz tosses a quick "Happy Birthday" Brooklyn's way ... but, he keeps mum on whether the two have spoken in recent months.
As for whether there will be a reconciliation -- Cruz responds, "I hope so" -- and leaves it at that.
Savannah Guthrie is back at the 'TODAY' show studio for the first time since her mom Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped more than a month ago, and TMZ has the video of her emotional return.
Savannah could be seen hugging staff and crew through the iconic window of Studio 1A at Rockefeller Center Thursday morning in New York City.
The veteran newscaster seemed emotional while speaking to the assembled crew ... though we don't know what she was saying.
A 'TODAY' spokesperson tells TMZ ... "Savannah Guthrie stopped by the studio this morning to be with and thank her TODAY colleagues. While she plans to return to the show on air, she remains focused right now supporting her family and working to help bring Nancy home."
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In another video from the gathering, former 'TODAY' co-anchor Hoda Kotb is emotional as she greets Savannah among the crowd.
Erin Lichy's former management company won a case against their ex-client and got an award for more than $90,000 ... and, the group's now gone to a judge to make sure they get it.
Brigade Talent LLC filed documents to confirm an arbitration award Thursday ... after the company says they won a case against the 'RHONY' star ... Lichy fired the company in 2024 after 17 months, and a dispute arose over unpaid commissions. The company says the ruling in their favor requires Lichy to hand over $91,632.28.
The company claims Erin was made aware of the final award on February 24 ... and they now want the judge to confirm it and grant the company additional interest until it's paid.
The TMZ Brunch Bus had a royal visit over the weekend when it was hosted by "Belle Collective" star Lateshia Pearson!
Lateshia was the natural choice ... she dubbed herself the "Brunch Queen," noting she hosts the Women of Mississippi Brunch, an entrepreneurial event focused on supporting Black women. She teamed up with Coach West, West Hollywood's best DJ, to bring the best music and vibes in between stops on our brunch crawl.
Throughout the ride, Lateshia kept teasing that she had some “tea” about drama from the new season of her OWN hit show, keeping passengers locked in between stops.
The first stop was Beaches WeHo, where the group walked straight into West Hollywood's most exclusive drag brunch. Lateshia and the passengers danced and cheered alongside the performers.
Cops tookBritney Spears to a hospital immediately after pulling her over for an alleged DUI ... TMZ has learned.
Britney spent some time at a hospital early Thursday morning, because California Highway Patrol officers transported her there to draw her blood ... according to multiple sources close to Brit.
We're also told she was alone when cops pulled her over in Westlake Village ... not far from her home. She did not sustain any injuries, and the hospital visit was purely to determine her blood alcohol content.
Britney Spears was “crying” while being booked in jail for alleged driving under the influence, TMZ has learned.
Sources tell TMZ that Britney was very emotional while being processed at the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday night. We’re told she did not act out of the ordinary ... aside from “crying a lot.”
As TMZ first reported, the pop star was arrested for DUI Wednesday at 9:30 PM ... and later booked at 3:02 AM. She was released at 6:07 AM today.
Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County, California Wednesday night for a DUI, law enforcement sources tell TMZ.
The pop superstar was handcuffed by the California Highway Patrol around 9:30 PM last night, and she was booked by the sheriff's department around 3 AM. She was released from jail around 6 AM today, according to inmate records.
Britney was by herself when cops pulled her over in Westlake Village ... not far from her home. She was taken to a hospital immediately after she was pulled over, TMZ has learned.
CHP officers transported her there to draw her blood ... according to multiple sources close to Brit. She did not sustain any injuries, and the hospital visit was purely to determine her blood alcohol content.
TikToker Riziki Ilenre's death has been ruled as a suicide, TMZ has learned.
The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences has determined the 27-year-old died by hanging herself from a ceiling fan ... and was found during a welfare check.
She had a documented history of depression and past suicide attempts, the department said in an official investigation report.
