Karmelo Anthony isn't done fighting his murder case just yet ... because we've learned he's planning to appeal after being convicted of murdering Austin Metcalf.
According to court records, obtained by TMZ, Anthony filed a notice of appeal. The move comes less than 24 hours after a Texas jury found him guilty of murder ... and he was subsquentially sentenced to 35 years behind bars for the fatal stabbing at a Frisco, TX track meet.
Karmelo's lawyer, Mike Howard, tells TMZ, "After the conclusion of the trial yesterday, we gave the court our official notice that Karmelo Anthony is filing an appeal. We believe there are several important issues for the appellate courts to consider. An appeal is the next part of the legal process and a right afforded every American.”
As we previously reported, jurors rejected Anthony's self-defense argument and returned a guilty verdict Tuesday following days of emotional testimony and closing arguments. He was then sentenced to 35 years in prison ... with the case drawing national attention from the moment of his arrest.
The former Pennsylvania cop who traded his badge for a spot on "Love Island USA" has a chance to get his job back after being booted from the show ... but it ain't going to be easy.
Here's the deal ... Sean Reifel was a police officer in Bethlehem, PA until 'Love Island' came calling. He walked off the force and into the villa ... only to get sent packing rather quickly.
Now, Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds tells TMZ ... if Sean wants his old job back, it's not out of the question ... but he's got to start the hiring process from scratch.
A little temptation after dark can be a good thing ... which is why Grant Larsen took over the 'TMZ After Dark tour' on Friday night.
The "Temptation Island" star jumped on the bus for a little bar-hopping with the passengers ... chatting about dating red flags and belting out a stunning rendition of happy birthday.
Grant and the gang stopped into Jameson's Pub for a quick cheers before heading off to Saddle Ranch for some shots and selfies.
David Geffenand DavidArmstrong's relationship has gone from choppy waters to smooth sailing ... at least judging by new photos from Spain, where they're lounging on his famous floating paradise.
The former spouses were spotted spending time together aboard Geffen's "Rising Sun" yacht in Mallorca on Monday ... a surprising sight considering it was just two months ago that they settled their nasty divorce.
In the pics, Geffen and Armstrong appear relaxed as they sit across from one another chatting on the deck.
Drew Sidora’s 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' salary was revealed as part of her bitter divorce from Ralph Pittman ... TMZ has learned.
According to the final judgment in her divorce case, the reality star's LLC brought in a little over $352K in 2023, but the judge noted that Drew testified to earning $380K in 2024 for her role in Season 16 of 'RHOA' ... which premiered in 2025.
Per court docs, Drew was paid $22,500 per episode. The same year she apparently earned around $19K in residuals and royalty income and another $83K for other employment endeavors.
Austin Metcalf's family is "very happy" with Karmelo Anthony's 35-year sentence after he was found guilty of murdering the high school football player ... TMZ has learned.
Sources connected to the prosecution in Anthony's murder trial tell TMZ ... both the Metcalf family and the prosecution are "happy" and "satisfied" with the verdict and sentence ... adding they all see this as a win.
As you know, a jury in Collin County, Texas decided Anthony was guilty of murder after he fatally stabbed Metcalf at an April 2025 high school track meet.
Newport Beach Police tell TMZ ... the suspects accessed the backyard, shattered a rear sliding glass door, and got inside the couple's residence ... ransacking the primary bedroom closet before fleeing through the backyard and out the front of the property.
Police tell us the reported loss was jewelry.
Sources familiar with the situation say the stolen items were very high-valued pieces.
We broke the story ... Tarek and Heather were vacationing in Los Cabos, Mexico, when the break-in occurred.
Cops tell us they don't have any information on the suspects available at this time ... and the investigation remains ongoing.
Heather and Tarek addressed the incident on social media, saying they felt "violated" and "really sad" following the burglary, while assuring followers their family was safe.
Alaric Jackson's alleged domestic violence victim says she pleaded with the Rams star not to hurt her because she was pregnant, but claims he coldly responded, 'I don't give a f***' while roughing her up during an argument earlier this week.
TMZ Sportsobtained the 38-year-old woman's request for the TRO, where she goes into detail about Monday night's dust-up, which she says left her with several injuries.
"Verbal threats, scratches, bruises, took my phone & keys," Jackson's accuser wrote when asked whether the 6'7", 340 lb. athlete caused "any emotional or physical harm."
Armie Hammer's expanding his social network ... kissing a mystery red head while grabbing a bite at a popular Los Angeles restaurant.
Photogs spotted the actor and his date at Pace Restaurant in the Hollywood Hills-area Tuesday night ... they looked cozy and even leaned in for a smooch.
The pair seemed smitten with one another before and after the passionate embrace ... laughing the night away.
Austin Metcalf's father, Jeff Metcalf, did NOT befriend Collins County District Attorney Greg Willis and Judge John Roach Jr. ahead of Karmelo Anthony's murder trial, despite speculation to the contrary ... TMZ can confirm.
There's a viral photo showing Jeff with four other people at a winter celebration, and folks on the internet are convinced it's Willis and Judge Roach, who presided over Anthony's case ... but we're told it's NOT them.
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are brushing off their legal drama the same way they seem to handle everything else ... with jokes, smiles and a whole lot of PDA.
The power couple stepped out for a date night at The Greenwich Hotel in NYC this week, and if you didn't know better, you'd never guess they had legal fallout hanging over their heads.
Blake looked downright carefree as she playfully grabbed a handful of Ryan's backside while the pair strolled through Manhattan.
The flirty fun didn't stop there. Reynolds later hoisted his wife onto his back for a piggyback ride down the sidewalk, drawing grins from onlookers and turning an ordinary walk into something straight out of a rom-com.
The two also stopped to take selfies with fans, happily posing for photos before continuing their evening.
Chris Brown scored a small victory in his legal battle with a former housekeeper suing him over an alleged vicious dog attack ... a judge ruled the housekeeper will NOT be allowed to bring up his past arrest for assaulting Rihanna at their upcoming trial ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the judge granted Chris' request to exclude any evidence about the infamous Rihanna assault from being introduced to the jury.
Chris is being sued by Maria Avila, who claims in 2020 she was mauled by a large dog named Hades while taking out the trash at the singer's Los Angeles home.
Breezy's denied he's responsible for her injuries and previously argued Maria possibly provoked the dog.
Karmelo Anthony's staring down more than three decades behind bars after being convicted of murder ... but he's not doing time with the general inmate population ... at least not yet.
A rep for Collin County Jail -- where Anthony was sent after a jury found him guilty of murder -- tells TMZ ... the 19-year-old's being housed in a more secure area of the jail, separated from other inmates.
We're told the jail is taking appropriate steps to ensure the safety and security of all inmates in the facility ... but the rep declined to comment on why Anthony specifically is being kept in isolation.
'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Drew Sidora was ordered to cough up monthly child support to her ex-husband, Ralph Pittman, as part of their divorce judgment ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained the judgment entered by the court on June 8, following a trial where Drew and Ralph both testified.
Per the court docs, the court determined Drew's monthly income was approximately $38K per month, while Ralph earned around $27K. The figures are vastly different from the figures Drew submitted in the case, in which she claimed Ralph earned over $70K a month.
Tarek El Moussa and his wife Heather Rae El Moussa are dealing with a real life home nightmare ... 'cause TMZ has learned their multimillion dollar Newport Beach mansion was burglarized while the couple was out of town.
Newport Beach Police officers responded to the couple's home around 5:40 PM Monday after receiving a burglary call.
We're told Tarek and Heather were away on vacation in Los Cabos, Mexico when the break-in occurred.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... several high value items were taken from the residence, though it's currently unclear exactly what was stolen or how much the missing property is worth.
'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Drew Sidora wants her estranged husband, Ralph Pittman, to cough up over $400K to cover legal bills she racked up in their divorce battle ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Drew, who was married to Ralph from 2014 to 2023, said the "hostility" shown by her ex during the divorce has been "continuous and unrelenting."
Drew claims Ralph is dragging out the divorce in an attempt to destroy her while "seeking to maintain a certain level of clout for having been married" to her.
