Anthony Anderson is sounding off on the Artemis II flight ... and yeah ... he’s not exactly over the moon about it!
We caught him at LAX Tuesday, and he kept it real ... saying it makes zero sense to spend all that cash sending four people around the moon when there's a laundry list of problems right here on Earth that need funding.
Check the clip -- Anthony’s fired up, rattling off everything from homelessness to underfunded programs, basically asking why space is getting the spotlight while real-life issues still struggle to get met.
Ex-NFL star Robert Griffin III has found his new calling on the gridiron ... telling TMZ Sports he has fully caught the flag football bug ... and he's got his eyes on Olympic gold.
The former No. 2 pick in the NFL draft opened up on his new endeavor with Babcock this week ... fresh off his workouts with Team USA ahead of the IFAF World Championship in Germany.
The plan?? Dominate in Düsseldorf in August ... then go all-in on defending American soil in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Paris Jackson slammed the two executors in charge of her late father Michael Jackson’s estate ... claiming they are bullying her for asking questions about money spent, TMZ has learned.
Paris' claims come after the executors said Paris was “more interested in playing to the media than” working out any issues. According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Paris and her legal team say the executors, John Branca and John McClain, are filing court documents that “mock and belittle” Michael’s only daughter. For their part, Branca and McClain claim Paris and her legal team are spreading incorrect information about the case to the press.
The executors claim that while Paris may claim she doesn't want the case in the press, her media team tried to spin the court's "rather routine actions" at a recent hearing "as some sort of blockbuster ruling by the court in favor of Paris."
As TMZ previously reported, Paris and the executors have been going back and forth about payments made to third-party law firms who worked for the estate ... with Paris questioning the process for handing out huge bonuses and fees.
Branca and McClain have been arguing that their work turned the estate from insolvent to worth billions. They also argue Paris has benefited greatly from their hard work.
"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" cast is seeing light at the end of the tunnel -- after X dark weeks of no production, they seem to think filming will begin again ... if they can get the bosses onboard.
Multiple sources tell TMZ, it's the cast's understanding that production on the Hulu series will resume in a matter of weeks. There's also a push by the cast because delayed production could upend their summer plans, so it's kinda like ... let's get this show on the road!
While the cast was in solidarity for the show to pause production during a domestic violence investigation involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen ... we hear the consensus now is the casts concerns have been resolved.
Sophia Hutchins' inner circle isn't shocked by Caitlyn Jennerclaiming her late friend and former manager owed her nearly half a million dollars ... 'cause we're told Sophia had beef with her own family over finances.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Sophia had issues with her relatives over her spending habits long before she became indebted to Caitlyn.
We’re told Sophia was raised by her paternal grandmother, Regina, who was very generous ... footing the bill for Sophia’s private schooling and sending her money for college expenses when she attended Pepperdine University in Malibu.
Our sources say Grandma Regina also paid for Sophia’s flights for travel and debate trips ... and took care of Sophia's "hefty" credit card bills.
"Age of Attraction" star Vanessa Drozda says she and her 20-year-younger fiancé Logan Goodrid are the real deal despite what critics say ... and their edit simply didn't do their relationship justice!
TMZ caught up with Vanessa after she and Logan confirmed they're still going strong at the "Age of Attraction" reunion last week ... and she's fully aware their edit on the show made it appear that all they did was bicker. But, she tells us there were plenty of sweet moments between them that didn't make the cut ... including a sweet and sappy moment where they were professing their love for one another while crying!
But fans -- even the ones still not fully behind their romance -- have plenty to look forward to ... Vanessa says she's ready to roll out more relationship content.
Here's the first look at Offset since being shot outside a Florida casino ... he's in a wheelchair having a smoke outside a hospital ... and he's wearing his hospital gown.
Check out these photos of Offset being wheeled outside for a smoke break ... he's got non-slip hospital socks, hospital wristbands, a bandage on his arm, and some wires coming off his fingertip.
Lil Tjay allegedly started a fight that led to his associate shooting Offset ... this according to police.
According to the probable cause affidavit ... cops claim at around 7:22 PM ET Monday, Lil Tjay "directed members of his party to start a fight with another group of males" at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
Police say during the altercation one of Lil Tjay's associates pulled a gun and fired ... injuring Offset.
Veteran journalist Geraldo Rivera isn't taking President Trump at his word -- not literally, at least -- insisting he's greatly exaggerating the total destruction of Iran ... something he believes the Pentagon wouldn't allow.
The longtime news anchor joined us Tuesday on "TMZ Live" to discuss Trump's proclamation that a "whole civilization will die tonight" ... in reference to his promised bombing of power plants and other civilian structures if Iran doesn't agree to a ceasefire by 8 PM ET.
Geraldo says he thinks the president's just being bombastic ... something he's seen up-close and personal with Trump during his time on 'Celebrity Apprentice.'
Alycia Baumgardner is laser-focused on her fight at Madison Square Garden next weekend, but that doesn't mean she doesn't also have an eye on two of the biggest stars in the sport, Amanda Serranoand Katie Taylor!
And, Baumgardner -- a bona fide star in her own right -- says she wants to go to each woman's backyard for a megafight with each.
"The future is bright. And one thing about myself, one thing about my team, we want the biggest fights. We want main event fights. We want people in seats. And the best fight to make is Amanda Serrano in New York City or Katie Taylor in Ireland," Baumgardner told TMZ Sports this week.
Brad Pittand Angelina Jolie are going back and forth in court about when the trial will begin in their bitter legal battle ... with Brad claiming he doesn't want to delay too long, saying he would LOVE to start using his mega-mansion in France once again -- TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the exes can’t agree on the start date for their trial in the fight over the French winery Chateau Miraval, which they purchased together while married.
Bradsued Angelina, claiming she sold her stake in the winery without his permission ... while Angelina said she didn’t need him to sign off on the deal after her negotiations with him broke down.
11:14 AM PT -- In her TRO filing,Taylor Frankie Paul is finally going deep into the gritty details about her side of the domestic violence drama between her and her ex Dakota Mortensen. She says Dakota displayed signs of crazy jealousy -- stalking her, assaulting her, and becoming "increasingly possessive" ahead of her debut on "The Bachelorette." According to TFP, Dakota got her initials tattooed on the inside of his lip -- something she says she found out about leading up to their February altercation.
And while Dakota is accusing TFP of assaulting him in that incident, she says he actually assaulted her in that confrontation in February. Taylor accuses Dakota of slamming her head against the dashboard of his car while in Taylor's driveway.
Even wilder ... Taylor says he asked her for sex right after. According to Taylor, after she denied his advances, Dakota called the police on her.
Taylor Frankie Paul is going on the offensive ... the reality star has just filed a temporary restraining order against her ex Dakota Mortensen, TMZ has learned.
The filing, obtained by TMZ, comes before the estranged couple's court hearing today concerning a protective order that was granted to Dakota against Taylor.
Taylor Frankie Paul submitted an avalanche of evidence to fight Dakota Mortensen's plea for a restraining order against her, TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Taylor and her legal team filed a bunch of photos purportedly showing injuries after an alleged May 2025 assault ... and bruises on her forehead and knee from an alleged assault on February 23, 2026.
Other evidence includes "possessive texts" from Dakota and a screenshot of Dakota's request for sex after the February 23, 2026, incident ... the texts predate the incident. The photos of the bruising and the screenshot of the request for sex came after.
As TMZ first reported, Taylor and Dakota are facing off in court later today. Earlier this morning, the Mormon Wives star filed her own request for a protective order against Dakota.
In his request, her ex accused Taylor of being abusive to him. The Salt Lake County District Attorney is currently evaluating the claims to determine whether Taylor has violated her probation.
Meredith Vieira is taking another shot at selling her iconic NYC penthouse ... now asking $10.5 million for the Upper West Side pad ... TMZ has learned.
The former 'View' co-host and current '25 Words or Less' host has relisted her 19th-floor co-op inside the famed Eldorado building ... packing 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms into roughly 2,800 square feet of classic New York elegance.
Vieira and her late husband, Emmy-winning producer Richard Cohen, bought the place in 2014 for just under $9 million. The home features 10-foot ceilings, along with herringbone oak floors, detailed mouldings, and oversized windows.
Michael Jackson’s estate continues to provide for the late pop star’s kids, including dropping thousands on tuition for his oldest son and tens of thousands for his daughter Paris’ home improvements ... this according to new legal docs filed by the estate.
TMZ obtained the 2022 accounting report submitted by John Branca and John McClain, the two executors who run Michael’s estate.
The executors said 2022 was “another banner year for the estate.” Branca and McClain pointed out the estate launched "MJ: The Musical" on Broadway, which made a ton of money and received acclaim.
