Ben McKenzie could be headed from "The O.C." to D.C. ... if the crypto bros keep pissing him off and he decides to run for political office.
Our intrepid producer Charliegot the 'O.C.' star Monday on Capitol Hill, where the actor was testifying against the CLARITY Act ... but the real campaign tease came when Charlie asked if all these Washington trips might lead to a new career in politics.
While Ben tells us he hopes it doesn't come to that, he doesn't exactly slam the door shut ... adding, "If I get so mad, I might do it."
The 2025 murder of Chrisean Rock's ex-boyfriend Karon "Ronny Doe" Cann remains unsolved ... but police tell TMZ the investigation is still active as detectives continue working to identify and catch the killer.
Justin Mulcahy, a rep for the Anne Arundel County Police Department in Maryland, told us Monday night ... "We can confirm that it is an open and active investigation; however, we are unable to provide any additional details."
Before his death, Karon publicly claimed he was the father of Chrisean's son, Chrisean, Jr.
She has always insisted Blueface was the father, despite the rapper denying the allegations.
12:22 AM PT ... Brenda tells TMZ that she was falsely arrested for battery.
"The Young and the Restless" alum Brenda Dickson had some major drama in real life recently ... because she got tossed in the clink for battery ... TMZ has learned.
Brenda -- who played Jill Foster Abbott on the famous soap opera -- was arrested and booked on July 9 for misdemeanor battery on a person, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office. She was released that same day on her own recognizance.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... LAPD officers were called to a location in Hollywood on the night of July 8 for a battery investigation.
Kelsey Grammer thinks the education system in America is like "child abuse" ... because he claims teachers criticize the U.S. too much.
Kelsey breaks his reasoning down to Katie Miller on her podcast ... the way he sees it, educators who crap all over America aren't good for our kids.
According to KG, teachers are saying the U.S. is a bad country, in turn making children wonder if they're bad, too ... something he says is straight-up abusive.
Ron Harper is a proud papa who’s still in pure shock over his son Dylan Harper’s breakout rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs!
“Is Dylan Harper really my son?! It’s really awesome and a great time to see him play,” Ron recently told TMZ Sports from Billy "Swagga Vance" Jones' golf invitational.
“The experience that he has and seeing where he's come from growing up. It’s like most of the time I sit at the game and be like, ‘That’s my son.’ I’m shocked," the former Chicago Bulls star explained.
The family member said the estate includes substantial assets, bank accounts, money market accounts, a Mercedes-Maybach and a Lambo. The other assets include 50% interest in a home in Memphis, interest in Shadow Tequila, a 50% interest in an engineering studio, music publishing interests, his music catalog, and his trademark and royalties.
Evidence apparently shows Nolan Wellswas still on Horn Island when his friends' boat left ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge of the investigation claim authorities have evidence of Nolan being on the Mississippi barrier island after the boat departed on the Fourth of July ... which would be a huge development.
Betsey Johnson is parting ways with her huge Hidden Hills home ... and all she's asking for is a cool $7.5 mil!
The designer has listed her posh pad, which has 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and is 4,300-square feet.
The single-story estate, which sits on 1.5 acres of land, has a stunning view, but maybe even more impressive than the outside is the inside ... which boasts an open concept floorplan with custom cathedral ceilings and wood floors.
07:16 PM PT -- Jeff's lawyer, Michael E. Weinsten, tells TMZ, "This purported filing by Ms Banks is just the latest desperate ... act from someone who has already been found liable in a court of law for defaming my client over many years, threatening this family, interfering with his business and other outrageous conduct."
Jeff sued Azealia in 2020 for alleged defamation, stalking, invasion of privacy and civil extortion. She denied the claims. The singer filed a countersuit, but the claims were dismissed. Jeff's lawsuit against Azealia remains ongoing.
Jeff's lawyer said they recently completed a trial on the issue of damages where they put forth evidence of the alleged damage caused by "Ms. Banks and her antics."
Michael tells TMZ, "We are expecting a ruling in the coming months and look forward to the court holding Ms. Banks fully accountable for her actions." He said the singer had the chance to raise her "alleged grievances" in the lawsuit, "but all of her claims were dismissed ... with prejudice."
Azealia Banks just filed for a temporary restraining order against her ex-manager, claiming he psychologically and emotionally abused her for over a decade.
According to Monday’s filing, obtained by TMZ, AB says she’s been abused by Jeff Kwatinetz since 2014, when he allegedly got her to sign up for a life insurance policy when she was intoxicated.
Banks claims ... “He gave me expensive red wine and put the policy in front of me when I was drunk and we were cozied up.”
Gabrielle Cheyenne -- the woman who Usher kicked off stage after she wasn't feeling his steamy serenade -- has a confession ... she was at the show for Chris Brown ... and her reaction would have been totally different if Breezy brought her on stage.
Gabrielle joined us on "TMZ Live" Monday and we asked her why she wasn't feeling Usher.
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Usher and Chris are touring together, and Gabrielle says she's more loyal to Breezy than Ush ... so much so, her reaction would have been way different if it was Chris who called her up on stage.
Elena Samodanova blasted Gleb Savchenko's attempt at gaining custody of their daughter straight from the jump … according to a text she sent his lawyer.
TMZ obtained a screenshot of a message Elena sent Gleb's lawyer, Mark H. Karney, where she basically tells him to screw off.
Take a look … Elena pretty much tells Karney she doesn't want to give Gleb anything – including custody of their daughter, Olivia, or the ability to enroll her in a California school.
Cassie scored a legal victory in the battle with one of the former male escorts suing her over freak offs with her ex, Diddy, TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, a federal court judge sided with Cassie and dismissed all claims against her brought by Clayton Howard.
The order does, however, give him the opportunity to amend some of his claims to potentially revive a portion of the case against Cassie.
Clayton’s sued both Diddy and Cassie, claiming he suffered damages, including psychological injuries, after participating in the freak offs. He claimed Cassie coordinated the events.
Bravo star Lisa Vanderpump is firing back at the handyman who claims he was severely injured at her Beverly Hills mansion ... she says he's to blame, not her.
In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the 'Vanderpump Rules' star denies all claims that she was responsible for the alleged injury Eric Nieto says he suffered in November 2023 when he was working at her 8,801-square-foot $14 million estate.
Lisa argues Eric was negligent and caused his own injuries by being careless. The reality star adds that if there was a dangerous condition, it was very obvious to anyone at the home.
The man who "No Jumper" cohost Ant Jefe allegedly murdered was high on meth during the 10v1 street fight that ended his life, TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained the Los Angeles Medical Examiner's report for Carl Welch ... and it says toxicology results showed he was high on meth, and had recently done cocaine when he died.
However, the ME says drugs did not cause Carl's death ... instead, the ME says he died due to blunt force trauma to his head.
Investigators say Carl was attacked by Ant and nine others on January 31 in a parking lot ... and prosecutors charged Ant and a man named Johnnie Gray with Carl's murder.
The Kardashian-Jenner family came together to celebrate the life of its late matriarch, Mary Jo, better known as MJ ... turning what would have been her 92nd birthday into a heartfelt family gathering.
Kris Jenner and the crew took over the bar at La Valencia Hotel in San Diego's swanky La Jolla neighborhood -- one of the family's longtime favorite spots -- Sunday for an intimate three-hour Celebration of Life.
The family of slain University of Idaho student Kaylee Goncalves is speaking out after her alleged murderer requested to withdraw his guilty plea ... and they're incensed.
In a statement, the Goncalves family called Bryan Kohberger "the mosquito you just can’t seem to swat."
Kaylee's family recalled how Kohberger pleaded guilty to the murders of Kaylee, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin ... saying, "He never cried foul, never claimed he was uninformed or pressured, and never suggested there were problems with the discovery materials he and his counsel had reviewed for two years that should have been challenged. He admitted his guilt."
