Nancy Guthrie Swat Raid Targets We Have No Link To Her, Or Her Abduction

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Sounds like another big swing and miss in the Nancy Guthrie investigation ... because the folks whose Arizona home was raided by a SWAT team say they have nothing to do with her abduction.

An Arizona man named Luke Daley was the subject of two search warrants issued and served Friday in relation to the Guthrie case ... according to his attorney, Chris Scileppi. For context, people online were accusing Luke of being a suspect

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Luke's attorney tells TMZ Luke and his mother were both detained by law enforcement while the search warrants were being executed ... they were not arrested, Luke has no link whatsoever to Nancy, and he has no info related to her kidnapping.

Actor Peter Greene Died After Accidentally Shooting Himself

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Peter Greene fatally shot himself ... TMZ has learned.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City tells us Peter's official cause of death is a gunshot wound of the left axilla with injury of the brachial artery ... and the manner of death has been classified as an accident.

In other words, Peter accidentally shot himself in the left armpit, and the bullet damaged the artery that supplies blood to the arm, elbow, forearm, and hand.

Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping FBI Contacts Mexican Law Enforcement ... TMZ Receives New Ransom Demand

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The FBI has reached out to authorities in Mexico, in the hunt for Nancy Guthrie and her kidnapper, TMZ has learned ... and TMZ has received a new ransom note.

Law enforcement sources involved in the investigation tell us ... the FBI has contacted Mexican federal law enforcement to spread the word to various police agencies. We're told so far there have been no solid leads.

Our sources say the FBI believes it's possible Nancy was taken across the border, but it's unlikely it happened directly after the kidnapping. Authorities have checked Border Patrol cameras and other electronic devices, and they came up dry. That said, our sources say it's possible Nancy could have been taken across the border at some other time. Of course, there are ways to evade authorities when crossing the border.

TMZ has obtained another ransom note -- this one a highly sophisticated demand involving a cryptocurrency other than bitcoin. The email demands a dollar amount similar to the $6 million ransom demand in the previous email we received, days after the kidnapping. This email graphically describes the consequences if the ransom isn't paid.

'Baywatch' Reboot L.A.'s Hottest Dive In to Audition!!! 👙🛟

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"Baywatch" is back ... and so are the babes! TMZ was at the casting call to capture all the chaos as the beach filled with L.A.'s finest -- and we don't mean the cops! 😏

Watch the video ... the worlds of BBLs, double-Ds and CPR all collided Wednesday as actors and actresses vied for the dream job of slow-running on the beach.

One 77-year-old hopeful actually worked on the original as a stuntwoman for Pamela Anderson! She said Pamela was very nice to work with ... "she just didn't want to ruin her hair" by jumping in the water.

Renee Zellweger & Ant Anstead Sued Over Injury At His Rental Property Patio

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Renee Zellweger and her boyfriend, Ant Anstead, are in a legal battle with a woman who claims she was seriously injured while visiting the couple at their rental home ... TMZ has learned.

The Oscar winner and Ant were sued by a woman named Tracey Bryn Belland ... Belland claims Renee and Ant were living in a home in Laguna Beach, California, that Ant was renting. Belland says she was injured during a visit to the home on August 14, 2024, when she tripped and fell on the patio.

According to the suit, filed the first week of February, Belland says a “thin rug had been placed over a hole, which caused her to stumble over the uneven surface, resulting in an injury to her right knee.”

Belland said she was forced to undergo treatment for her injuries. She said she will continue to deal with pain from the fall.

Quinton Aaron Seen For First Time Since Spinal Stroke

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Quinton Aaron is well on the road to recovery and looking great ... according to this first photo of the actor since he was hospitalized for a spinal stroke last month.

Check out the pic, provided by Quinton to us ... we're told it was taken last week, and as you can see, the 'Blind Side' star is in great spirits -- throwing up a peace sign while hanging with his younger brother, Jarred.

We’re told Jarred has not left Quinton’s bedside, and the bond between the two remains strong.

The release of this photo follows news of Jarred's restraining order against Margarita Aaron -- the woman who allegedly misrepresented herself as Quinton's wife to both Quinton and the medical staff tending to him.

Armie Hammer's Mom Canceled Men Deserve a Voice ... So I'm Giving It To Them!!!

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Armie Hammer’s mom Dru Hammer is diving headfirst into "cancel culture" controversy ... launching a podcast to give disgraced men a mic -- and she’s telling TMZ exactly why.

We caught up with Dru on "TMZ Live" Wednesday, and she explained her new podcast "Hollywood and Divine" was born out of her personal experience watching her son face explosive accusations ... saying she wants to give career-damaged men a chance to either clear their names or show real remorse.

Catch the clip -- Dru admits she fully expects backlash, especially with her eyebrow-raising dream guest list that includes Kanye West, Matt Lauer, Danny Masterson, and more.

Avan Jogia TMZ Falls Head Over Heels ... Literally!!!😍

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AVAN TO THE RESCUE!!!

Avan Jogia’s soooo ridiculously fine, he had our field producer Seleah Bussey falling for him -- literally (!!!) -- and yes, we got the dramatic mid-interview wipeout on camera!!

We caught up with the heartthrob in NYC to get the latest on his wedding plans with Halsey ... but the convo came to a screeching halt when Seleah suddenly stumbled backward and hit the ground in a full-blown crash landing.

Catch the clip ... Avan didn’t miss a beat, rushing to help her up like a total gentleman … even checking on her with a smooth "you okay, lovely?" that honestly could’ve finished the job. 🥰

Seleah took the fall like a champ -- even sacrificing a nail in the line of duty -- but TMZ still delivered, 'cause we got Avan's wedding update before he made his exit ... catch the clip to hear it!

Shia LaBeouf Erratic Behavior on Movie Set ... Months Before Arrest, Sources Say

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Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans this week on two counts of simple battery charges ... and TMZ has learned some colleagues were concerned about him while shooting his latest film.

The veteran actor finished filming "The Rooster Prince" just a few months ago ... and TMZ is told he showed some troubling signs at times.

Our sources say that, for the most part, LaBeouf was a consummate pro ... but they say he also displayed erratic behavior ... including intense mood swings. We're told it was enough that some peeps on set wondered if he might be facing personal troubles -- especially given his checkered past.

Michael Rubin Staffer Arrested at L.A. Home for Grand Theft

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Michael Rubin's got an alleged crook under his roof ... or, at least he did, until she was hauled out of his Hollywood Hills mansion in handcuffs ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us they responded to a call for grand theft at the Fanatics CEO's home Wednesday around 8:30 AM. After conducting their investigation, we're told a female staffer was arrested for stealing from Rubin.

It is unclear exactly what was taken from the home, or whether Rubin -- who has an estimated net worth between $11.6 billion and $12.3 billion -- was around at the time. We know he's still in L.A. on the heels of the NBA All-Star weekend, but he is not the one who called police ... according to our sources.

Mia Goth Concerned About Shia LaBeouf After Mardi Gras Arrest

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Mia Goth may be separated from her estranged husband Shia LaBeouf ... but she's still affected by his latest alleged antics in New Orleans.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Mia is "concerned" about Shia. As you know ... the 39-year-old "Transformers" star got his ass handed to him on video yesterday after headbutting someone and allegedly punching people at a bar. He was later arrested and charged with 2 counts of simple battery.

Our sources tell us ... Mia is over Shia after they separated about a year ago, but speaks to him when he wants to connect with their daughter, Isabel, who was born in 2022.

According to our sources ... Shia loves his daughter and has a good relationship with her.

Bunnie Xo Jelly Roll Knows How I Feel About His Junk!!!

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Bunnie Xo's angle on Jelly Roll's dangle couldn't have surprised him, she says ... because she's told him about his weight-loss-induced penis growth to his face.

We caught up with the podcaster and YouTube personality Wednesday in New York City after she appeared on "TODAY" to plug her new memoir "Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic" ... and we had to ask about her dishing on Jelly Roll's maple log during an appearance on "The Howard Stern Show" Tuesday.

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Bunnie tells us it's nothing she hasn't said to her man's face ... and, she thinks he loves that she told the world -- because that's just Bunnie being unapologetically herself!

Quinton Aaron 'Spiritual Wife' Court-Ordered to Stay Away From His Brother

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Quinton Aaron’s brother just got a restraining order against the woman who has called herself Quinton's "spiritual" wife … TMZ has learned.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ ... Quinton's brother, Jarred, filed to get a temporary restraining order against Margarita Aaron -- who's listed in the docs as Margaret DeLeon.

The petition was granted, and the order requires Margarita to stay away from Jarred or any immediate family ... which would presumably include Quinton.

Rashee Rice Sued By Longtime GF ... You Brutalized Me

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Rashee Rice's lawyer, Sean Lindsey, released a statement, claiming that on October 9, 2025, Jones stated under penalty of perjury in an affidavit for non-prosecution that Rice did not punch her. It was just a verbal argument.

"We will allow the legal process to run its course and have no further comment at this time," Lindsey said.

Rashee Rice's longtime partner and mother of his children has filed an explosive lawsuit against the NFL star, accusing him of choking, strangling, scratching, hitting, and headbutting her over a nightmare 19-month period.

The grisly details are part of a lawsuit filed by Dacoda Jones this week in district court, and obtained by TMZ Sports ... where she lays out what he says was a horrific pattern of abuse between December 2023 and July 2025.

"Rashee Rice continued to repeatedly [assault] Dacoda Jones over the course of their relationship," the lawsuit claims.

Jones -- who has two children with Rice -- says she was also subject to "other violent and abusive behaviors," which included the Chiefs' wideout throwing things at her, "punching walls, and breaking furniture."

Jones claims the abuse caused "bleeding, swelling, bruising, and other pain and physical injury to her neck, face, mouth, arms, legs, chest, and shoulder."

To make matters worse, Dacoda says most of the abuse occurred while she was pregnant.

It's not the first time Jones has gone public with the allegations of abuse. Last month on social media, Dacoda accused Rashee of getting physical with her ... and at the time, included photos she says prove he was abusive.

After hearing of the allegations, the NFL launched an investigation into Rice for possible violations of the league's Personal Conduct Policy. The investigation is still active.

We actually saw RR at LAX recently, and asked him about the situation ... but he stayed mum.

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Rice, a game-breaking weapon on the field, has been in hot water off it. He served jail time in 2025 after pleading guilty to multiple felonies for his role in a multi-vehicle crash on a Dallas highway.

In that case, the NFL suspended Rice six games before he returned to play for Kansas City.

On a personal level, Rice has a new woman in his life, recently going IG official on Valentine's Day with Instagram model Rubi Rose.

As for Jones explosive lawsuit, she is seeking more than $1 million, but didn't specify an exact amount.

Shia LaBeouf Back in the French Quarter After Arrest!!!

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Shia LaBeouf was back in the French Quarter, on Bourbon Street, for another night of debauchery after his arrest Mardis Gras morning ... and pretended he wasn't famous as fellow partiers approached him!

Check out the footage of him from fellow Mardi Gras attendees in New Orleans -- the former Disney star is super nonchalant as he's approached by a streamer ... and claims he's not anyone famous. Yet, he's got no problem talking to the thrilled fans eager to get a word in with him.

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In other video, he's happily waving his release papers as he vibes with the crowd. Court docs obtained by TMZ confirm he was released from jail on his own recognizance ... which means he was let out of the clink without paying bail.