Theo Von seems disillusioned with the American government right now ... arguing it feels like politicians aren't serving the people like they should be, while giving a few thoughts on the Gaza War and the Epstein files controversy.
We caught up with the comedian at LAX Thursday ... and, we asked him about what he would ask President Donald Trump if the Commander-in-Chief came back on his podcast "This Past Weekend."
Remember ... Trump went on his podcast for a chat back in August, before the election, where he dove into a whole bunch of different topics -- including a discussion about cocaine.
Denise Richards' estranged husband is firing off about the alleged abuse of which she's accusing him ... denying all wrongdoing in an emphatic response.
Aaron Phypers released a statement to TMZ on Thursday ... claiming he never physically or emotionally abused Denise, or anyone else for that matter. He calls the accusations against him "false and deeply hurtful."
While Phypers admits he and Richards had their share of challenges, he says it never involved abuse ... and, he always approached his marriage with "love, patience, and respect."
A U.S. Army veteran says he was snatched up, manhandled, and tossed in a cell for days in an immigration raid in California -- despite being a U.S. citizen.
George Retes, a 25-year-old security guard at a cannabis farm, told "TMZ Live" Thursday he was trying to get to work last week when ICE agents surrounded his car during a protest in Camarillo, northwest of L.A., last week ... shouting conflicting commands at him before smashing in his driver’s side window and dragging him out.
Catch the full clip ... 'cause George details the tense chain of events that followed, saying it all happened so quickly, he didn’t even get a chance to show my ID or explain he was a U.S. citizen -- and a former member of the military.
The Idaho judge overseeing the Bryan Kohberger quadruple murder case has lifted the gag order ... but one victim's family says that's not enough -- calling for every single case document to be immediately unsealed.
Here's the deal ... on Thursday Judge Steven Hippler lifted the gag order -- allowing prosecutors to talk to media about the case -- but refused to release case docs, including evidence critical to the case. He may do that in the future.
Steve Goncalves, Kaylee's dad, blasted the judge's inaction as complete BS -- telling TMZ ... the victims' families need to have access to every piece of info to properly address "the monster" Kohberger at sentencing.
50 Cent will lend his commanding vocals to narrate Skilla Baby's next album, "The Price Of Fame," TMZ Hip Hop can confirm ... similar to "Get Rich or Die Tryin," the project is aiming to be a magnum opus classic!!!
The Detroit rapper has been bouncing back after being shot in May, and we're hearing he was centered inside two star-studded, top-secret listening sessions on Wednesday in Los Angeles for his upcoming project.
Our sources inform us the first listening was held at the Interscope offices in Santa Monica with 50 and Skilla's Geffen Records label boss, Aaron “Dash” Sherrod, detailing the album.
Joy Corrigan is strutting into a whole new chapter -- confirming to TMZ she's pregnant, and the baby’s daddy is a familiar face from "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."
The Sports Illustrated model tells TMZ she’s 13 weeks pregnant with boyfriend Todd Kraines' baby -- and she's definitely showing, as you can see in these pics of her rocking a skintight Alo onesie while out in Beverly Hills.
In case you forgot … Todd is the guy from "KUWTK" that Scott Disick used to prank call Kris Jenner, pretending to be him with an over-the-top high-pitched voice, famously saying, "Auntie Kris! It’s me, Todd Kraines!"
Congressman Tim Burchett says he thinks the country needs a special prosecutor to step in and handle the Jeffrey Epstein files ... 'cause we need to balance public information with protecting victims.
We spoke with the representative from Tennessee on "TMZ Live" about Donald Trump's reaction to people demanding the release of the Epstein files ... and, Burchett says he doesn't understand why the prez is being so cagey.
Like several conservatives we've spoken to, Congressman Burchett makes it clear questions about Epstein aren't going away ... and, there needs to be some kind of compromise here to release at least some of the information to the public.
Jermaine Dupri thinks it's time rap music gets its groove back ... strippers don't dance no more -- all they do is finger-gun gestures!!!
TMZ Hip Hop obtained video from Wednesday night of the So So Def founder in Hollywood at Grandmaster Recorders, where he hosted an exclusive mixer for DJs and tastemakers to preview his new album inspired by the Magic City documentary.
JD ranted against strippers doing their best Ja Morant impression with the gun dances when they should be dropping it low on the pole!!! He got platinum-selling producer DJ Toomp to agree with him in the crowd.
G Herbo wasn't in attendance for rapper Mello Buckzz's Chicago album release party that left four people dead, but as a guest feature on the project and close friend of hers, Swerve says he's feeling the PTSD!!!
TMZ Hip Hop linked up with Herbo in NYC on Wednesday ... a bittersweet trip considering the 4th of July Weekend shooting is still fresh in his mind.
Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media.
Herbo's song "Went Legit" has been crazy this summer and just got a boost from Druski clowning around ... and he's also featured on Rob49's viral "WTHELLY (Remix)."
Michael Madsen’s cause of death has been confirmed ... TMZ has learned the actor passed away from cardiac arrest.
TMZ has obtained the death certificate from the L.A. County Medical Examiner, which details his cardiac arrest was brought on by cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and chronic alcoholism. Another significant condition was thromboembolic disease -- blood clots causing obstruction of vessels or arteries.
As we reported ... Michael was found unresponsive July 3 in his Malibu home and was pronounced dead at the scene. At the time, his rep told us he suffered cardiac arrest. He's since been cremated, according to the death certificate.
Justin Bieber will not pay his multimillion-dollar debt to Scooter Braun's former company immediately ... he will not have to ante up until money from the sale of his wife's Rhode beauty company hits their bank account, TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell us, the settlement between Scooter and Justin has one key provision -- Justin doesn't square his $31-million-plus debt until the Rhode deal is closed and fully funded.
TMZ broke the story ... an independent audit showed Justin owed Scooter's company, Hybe, $26 million after Hybe paid AEG that amount to bail Justin out for cancelling his "Justice" tour. Justin also owed Scooter $11 million in back commissions. There was another $8 million debt Justin owed Scooter for other commissions, but Scooter waived that amount.
We spoke with multiple neighbors who live in the same Los Angeles apartment complex where Boodarian resided with his mother, stepfather, and teenage sister -- and where he was taken into custody on Tuesday. All described disturbing encounters with the 22-year-old, and they claim he regularly walked around the complex in a trance-like state.
The neighbors tell TMZ he would wander the property for hours, sometimes barefoot, just staring at the ground. The neighbors said he never seemed present, and recalled him always being "out of it."
Former NFL star Everson Griffen was seen calmly grabbing his bags and leaving a plane on Wednesday, just minutes after a flight crew grounded his jet over his alleged "unruly" behavior.
Check out some pictures TMZ Sports has obtained from Flight DL1902, you can see Griffen in a white hat and white shirt gathering his belongings without much issue, a short time after he was accused of causing a disturbance in the sky.
According to Delta Air Lines, Griffen had exhibited "unruly behavior" on the jet as it was making its way from Chicago to Minneapolis ... which forced pilots to return to O'Hare just minutes after they departed the airport.
Manny Pacquiao is 46, but don’t tell the boxing legend he’s too old to reclaim the throne. Pac Man tells us he feels as good as ever, and he’s ready to put a hurtin’ on champ Mario Barrios!!
TMZ Sports is already on the ground in Las Vegas ... as Sin City buzzes with anticipation for the return of Pacquiao, who last fought in 2021, and his clash with one of the world's best welterweights.
But, does Manny, 62-8-2 (39 KOs), still have it?? That's the question boxing fans and pundits are debating ... and now the man himself is weighing in. And it seems Father Time finally met his match.
Ashley Moore, from the hit Netflix show "Temptation Island," is finally addressing where her friendship with costar Tayler Byrd stands after their heated online fallout ... and she tells us there's zero chance of a reconciliation
We caught up with Ashley on Tuesday, and she tells TMZ the drama with Tayler and others who "hopped on that bandwagon" didn't come out of nowhere -- it all boiled down to different expectations when it comes to loyalty and friendship.
Moore's reality TV ex-boyfriend Grant Larsen had also hopped on the hate train to paint her as a bad friend ... and Ashley says there's a lot she could spill, but she's choosing to take the high road.
Blake Lively’s highly anticipated deposition in her legal fight with Justin Baldoni has been pushed back ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the proceedings will now take place on July 31 ... and sources with direct knowledge tell us it was a mutual decision.
Our sources say the depo was postponed because Jed Wallace -- a social media guru -- was dismissed from the lawsuit due to jurisdictional reasons. He was dismissed without prejudice, so Lively can refile if she chooses to do so.
