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2:21 PM PT -- We just obtained Timothy's mugshot ... and he's mostly expressionless.

12:47 PM PT -- Attorney Christina McGovern tells TMZ ... “I conducted an independent and thorough investigation of all allegations known to the Studio at the time. Warner Bros. gave me full discretion as to my investigation. Based on what was alleged, and all evidence gathered, including multiple witness statements, I found no corroborating evidence that Mr. Busfield engaged in inappropriate conduct or that he was ever alone with the twins on set.”

Timothy Busfield just surrendered to law enforcement in New Mexico after an arrest warrant was issued earlier this month and prosecutors charged him with child abuse and criminal sexual contact with a minor ... but he made it clear to TMZ -- he says he's innocent.

TMZ obtained video of Busfield at his lawyer's office in Albuquerque, shortly before turning himself in. He made it clear ... he will "confront these lies," adding, "I did not do anything to those little boys."

As we reported ... the award-winning film and TV actor and director was accused of sexually abusing two boys who were child actors on "The Cleaning Lady" while he was directing the show in 2022 in New Mexico. At the time, prosecutors say, the child actors were 7 and 8 at the times of the alleged contact, and their parents reported the alleged crimes to the Albuquerque police two years later, leading to a criminal investigation.

Celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow has a short message to anyone speculating about whether Bradley Cooper has had plastic surgery ... STFU!

That's what he told us when we caught him at Nobu in West Hollywood over the weekend.

He insisted ... "At the end of the day, it's nobody's business. This is his private medical information. If you want to speculate about Bradley Cooper ... don't!"

Murmurs about Bradley's appearance began last year, with some TikTok users in particular speculating as to what procedures they think the 51-year-old Oscar nominee has gotten.

This past Sunday, the 'TMZ Brunch Bus' kicked off the first brunch bus of the new year with an unforgettable ride hosted by radio queen CeCe Valencia from 93.5 KDAY -- where she can be heard daily from 3p-7p -- and the vibes were off the charts from the very start.

Cece didn’t just hype the crowd ... she brought some killer moves, dancing while DJ Paxy spun records, reminding us exactly why she runs the best radio station in town.

Our first stop was The Henry, a modern brunch hotspot where passengers were welcomed with a stylish atmosphere and complimentary mimosas to kick off the day. The energy stayed high as we headed to The Butcher, The Baker, and The Cappuccino Maker, a beautiful brunch spot in the heart of Sunset Plaza. With the sun shining, guests enjoyed empanadas while soaking in the perfect brunch vibes!

Have you always wanted to pit TMZ staffers against one another? Well, you’re in luck, because that is exactly what we’ve done with the all-new 'TMZ Pop Culture Trivia League!' ... and you can check out the first episode right now at the YouTube link below!

16 teams of two from around the TMZ office will compete for ultimate pop culture dominance in a double-elimination bracket!

In the trailer below, we see some of your favorite personalities struggling, celebrating, and regretting their decisions as they compete in future matches for the TMZ trophy and bragging rights in an office where knowing everything is EVERYTHING!

OnlyFans models need to do something more productive with their lives, a Florida gubernatorial candidate says ... and he wants them to literally pay for their "sins."

We spoke to James Fishback -- a candidate running for governor of The Sunshine State -- who is proposing a 50% tax on income brought in by OF stars living in the state.

Fishback says his proposed "Sin Tax" is meant to deter young women from selling their bodies online ... which he says is something they're compelled to do by society's objectification of them -- not as a choice.

He specifically calls out Sophie Rain, the popular content creator who rakes in millions of dollars per year in the state ... saying he thinks she could be a nurse or teacher, or homemaker, instead of posing naked for money.

Taylor Swift and her fiancé Travis Kelce have kicked off the year right ... the couple was spotted on a rare date night in L.A ... no doubt showing up how they mean to continue: utterly in love!

Check out the pics ... Taylor had her legs on full display, rocking a chic blazer as she stepped out with her equally polished other half at Beverly Hills hotspot Funke on Monday night.

The two were glued at the hip all evening, and it looks like they’ve suddenly got a lot more time together ... with Travis officially out of playoff mode for the first time since they started dating!

Legendary California rapper Kurupt was hospitalized after battling some serious health issues ... TMZ has confirmed.

We're told The Dogg Pound chief is on the mend, but still in the hospital ... where he's spent the last several weeks.

Our sources would not reveal the specifics of his medical condition, but did say that his health is improving and he is getting better.

Monday night, Daz Dillinger shouted out his "big brother" and asked fans to wish him a speedy recovery.

He wrote, "GOD SAID WE SHALL LIVE & NOT DIE ... I need everybody to hit Kurupt and let them know that we love HIM from his little brother Daz."

The iconic home made famous by Will Smith in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" is about to hit the market for millions ... TMZ has learned.

Josh and Matt Altman and Sasha Rahban of The Altman Brothers tell TMZ ... the legendary property is set to hit the market at the end of the month for just under $30 million.

The famed Georgian Colonial estate features 6 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms, spans approximately 10,000 square feet, and sits on a massive 38,510-square-foot corner lot. The home was built in 1937.

NeNe Leakes is heading back to Bravo ... years after her exit, TMZ has learned.

Production sources tell TMZ ... "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum will appear on Bravo's newly announced working-title series, "The Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip," which Andy Cohen announced during BravoCon. While the series was announced, no cast members were named.

Our sources say NeNe -- who departed "RHOA" after Season 12 in 2020 -- will not be a full-time cast member, but will have a notable presence when the show makes its way to Atlanta. We're told she will appear only during the Atlanta leg of the trip.

Deon Cole brought Ye -- formerly known as Kanye West -- onstage at his standup show at the Improv last month, and he told us it was just good to see the music icon laugh again.

Deon chatted with our cameraperson in NYC Monday, saying, "He needed that, man ... people keep forgetting, he's a person too."

As we reported ... Ye, his wife Bianca Censori, and music executive John Monopoly stopped by the Hollywood comedy club the day after Christmas. Eyewitnesses told us Cole's set had him laughing and enjoying himself all night.

T.K. Carter died at his home after battling serious health issues ... according to his family and authorities.

The actor’s older brother, Harold, tells TMZ ... the 69-year-old had been dealing with multiple medical problems in the months leading up to his death -- including diabetes and ongoing heart issues.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... T.K.’s family requested a welfare check last Friday after not hearing from him for a couple of days, and informed authorities T.K. had high blood pressure. Officers responded to his residence in Duarte, California -- about 20 miles east of L.A. -- where family members met them on scene.

1/13 -- 10:22 AM PT -- The arraignment has been continued and will now take place on February 6.

"Home Alone" star Daniel Stern has just been hit with a criminal charge in California for allegedly trying to hire a hooker.

A rep for the Ventura County District Attorney tells TMZ ... prosecutors just charged the actor with soliciting prostitution.

We're told Daniel's arraignment is set for Tuesday morning ... but it sounds like prosecutors aren't expecting him to be there. Instead, we're told Daniel's attorney could appear for him.

Justin Baldoni says Blake Lively's request to seal the identities of the famous friends she confided in goes too far ... and she's only doing it because it paints her pals in a bad light.

The actor filed the objection to Lively's motion for sealing Monday ... arguing her motion goes well beyond what the law allows -- especially as it pertains to her husband Ryan Reynolds.

While Lively calls Reynolds an "innocent third party," Baldoni's team insists he involved himself with the production of "It Ends with Us" ... rewriting a scene of the film and arguing with Baldoni after he allegedly commented on Blake's weight.

Stellan Skarsgård may have partied a little too hard at the Golden Globes ... he told us he was tossing 'em back like he did in his younger days at the award show Sunday!

We caught up with the Golden Globe winner at LAX Monday, where he was mobbed by autograph seekers.

He admitted to our cameraperson ... "I was so drunk last night."

But hey ... he earned it!

The 74-year-old actor took home the gold for his supporting role in "Sentimental Value." Sunday's win marked his second ever at the Globes. He also won in 2020 for his supporting role in the HBO series "Chernobyl."

"Sinners" star Miles Caton is riding high -- telling us the horror hit’s box office heat and awards buzz have been blessings across the board ... especially in his DMs!

We caught up with the actor outside 'Kimmel!' on Monday, and he tells us he’s beyond hyped the movie’s getting its flowers ... and yeah, he’s feeling the love too, with his socials officially popping off the hook.

He also weighs in on whether he’s surprised the flick didn’t rack up even more trophies, despite the film already snagging two Golden Globes ... and trust us, his response is worth the watch.

Teyana Taylor's in the middle of awards season glory, but she already knows which "Pretty Woman" she wants to work with next ... telling us Julia Roberts is at the top of her list!

We caught up with the actress at LAX Monday -- fresh off winning the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture -- and we had to know who Taylor dreams of sharing the screen with next.

Taylor immediately names Roberts -- who received a standing ovation while presenting at this year's ceremony -- clapping her hands giddily when reminded of meeting the star.