Rep. Anna Paulina Luna says Congress isn't afraid to go after people who have run afoul of the investigation into the infamous Epstein files ... because the body wants the Department of Justice to prosecute an alleged perjurer.
Jacob caught up with the congresswoman from Florida on Thursday ... and the two discussed Leon Black -- a billionaire who skipped his deposition in the Epstein investigation and is now suing the House Oversight Committee to block subpoenas they've issued regarding non-disclosure agreements he allegedly had women sign.
In response, Black's attorney, Susan Estrich, said in a statement ... "Mr. Black never abused a woman. He never was with an underage woman. He never engaged in sex trafficking. He never paid Epstein for access to women. He was never blackmailed by Epstein.”
Glen Powell is known mostly for his funny leading-man roles ... but it sounds like his love life is anything but a laughing matter -- because he and his new flame are super "serious."
We caught up with the actor in New York City on Thursday ... and we had to ask about his romance with "Landman" star Michelle Randolph -- with whom he went Instagram official back in July.
Our cameraperson asked Glen if it was scary to hard launch on Insta -- with the whole world waiting with bated breath for the announcement ... but he says it's not. Not if you really believe in it.
Vanderpump Rules alum Jax Taylor berated his ex Brittany Cartwright during a 2022 argument where he repeatedly dropped the R-word slur, TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained a transcript of an August 28, 2022, video recording submitted by Brittany in court as she tries to get a permanent restraining order against Jax.
The two are fighting in their home when Jax tells his kid, “I’m sorry, buddy.” He then tells Brittany she is a, “F***ing r*****.”
Kroy Biermann Jr. is asking a judge to release him from jail on bond as his criminal case proceeds ... arguing he's no flight risk and his stellar academic and athletic record is evidence of his good character.
Lawyers for Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's son filed documents requesting his release in a Georgia court Wednesday afternoon ... insisting he is a good kid and there's no danger of him fleeing.
The attorney points out Kroy Jr. is "a high school student in good standing who has demonstrated strong academic achievement" and is also receiving scholarships for his athletic prowess.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is getting even closer to being a free man ... his prison release date was moved up again!
The music mogul will now be sprung on February 5, 2028, from the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
Last month, TMZ reported that Diddy was most recently scheduled for release on February 20, 2028, which means he's getting more than two weeks shaved off his release date.
The New Level -- Kofi and Austin Creed -- made their debut Sunday night at AEW All In, and the team is already high on their new boss ... Tony Khan.
Kofi -- formerly known as Kofi Kingston -- and Austin Creed -- formerly known as Xavier Woods -- joined the TMZ “Inside the Ring” podcast to discuss their new home ... after spending more than a decade in WWE.
The 12-time tag team champions made their shocking debut at Wembley Stadium alongside Swerve Strickland ... and the trio immediately captured the AEW World Trios Championships.
“There’s a lot of things in there that are very wrestler-friendly ... in terms of being able to go out and do what it is that you want to do, there’s not really a lot of restrictions,” the duo told us.
Singer Anderson .Paak is officially back on the market after hashing out a divorce settlement with his ex, Jae Lin, TMZ has learned.
Anderson filed court docs on September 2, telling the court he hashed out a deal with Jae over the division of their property and support.
As TMZ first reported, Anderson filed for divorce in early 2024 after tying the knot in 2010. In his petition, the entertainer did not list a separation date in his filing.
Tony! Toni! Toné! member D’Wayne Wiggins’ estate was ordered not to distribute any money as the late singer’s family continues to battle in court ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, a judge entered a temporary order prohibiting the estate from sending money from the late singer's estate and trust to any third parties, including in the form of donations to his foundation, scholarships, and other grants to third parties.
But Veleta Savannah -- who is D'Wayne's cousin and claims to be in charge of his trust and estate -- is pushing back in legal docs, claiming D’Wayne was examined by a doctor before his death … and found to be alert and capable of managing his affairs or directing others to do so on his behalf.
Women of the Bay Area, listen up ... if you're considering (allegedly) giving money to any self-proclaimed 49ers, run it by E-40 first!
That's the official word from 40 Water himself, who pulled up to the TMZ offices this week to chop it up with Babcock, who asked the legendary Bay Area rapper about Daejon Love, the most talked-about story in sports.
"If he don't know Water, if he don't know 40 Water, and he claims 49er, if I ain't never heard of him or met him, he's not a Niner," 40 said.
Alphonso Smith Jr. -- a former NFL player and standout cornerback at Wake Forest University -- has died ... TMZ Sports has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ Sports ... the former cornerback died by suicide on Wednesday at a housing community in Florida.
Alphonso's final Facebook post highlighted his unstable emotional state before his death.
In the post, Alphonso wrote, "Do not cry for me! I tried everything in my power to fight the demons behind the ones that someone put into ME! I did not want to be that WAY! I know I have disappointed so many folks. This is a DEMON in me! But not only me! It’s EVERYONE! I have HURT so many! I needed help & did not get it!"
Jax Taylor's lawyer claims Brittany Cartwright is trying to "beat him down" through their custody and restraining order battles ... and believes Brittany hopes the pressure will cause him to stray from his sobriety.
Jax's attorneyMark Vincent Kaplan tells TMZ ... Brittany attempted to limit Jax's custody as part of her restraining order request, but the court denied all her requests. He says it's notable Brittany did not seek to limit Jax's custody at any point during the past year, and claims her current concerns are based on fabricated emergencies rather than facts.
The lawyer says Brittany knew the two sides were going to court based on communications between their attorneys ... and claims that's why she rushed to file what he calls a fabricated emergency.
Blueface has a new baby ... and now, a new home for his growing family ... TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with the sale ... the rapper recently moved into a sprawling $2.25 million property in Moorpark, California ... just in time for the arrival of his newborn son. The home spans over 5,000 square feet and features five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, mountain views and a four-car garage.
Blueface was chauffeured to the gated property in a Maybach Sprinter provided by Stratos. He was accompanied by Christian Crane of Agents of LA, who represented him in the purchase, along with former Death Row Records producer and real estate investor Eric "C-Style" Yokoyama.
Daejon Love's alleged victims started out receiving sympathy but are now getting crucified online ... and one woman who says she went on a date with him says it's totally unfair.
TMZ's own Charlie Neff sat down with Rachel Anderson for a conversation all about Daejon's long -- or in her case, very short -- con ... discussing a rendezvous she says went down in 2024.
We had to ask Rachel to clear a few things up from an insider's perspective ... including online chatter that Daejon specifically targeted white women like herself.
Rep. Nancy Mace is ripping women who think Lindsay Clancy isn't guilty of murdering her children and says those crowds outside the court would abandon Clancy in a heartbeat ... if she were Black.
The congresswoman dropped that huge hypothetical Wednesday in D.C., where Jacob asked her about the Clancy trial, and she went off about the so-called "pink mob" backing Lindsay.
It's clear Nancy thinks the jury should find the defendant guilty of murder, but she also thinks Clancy's vocal supporters are misguided ... and racist. She came with receipts, too.
Congressman Max Miller doesn't want to talk about his congressional opponent ... dodging questions about his new political ad and focusing on his legislative successes.
TMZ DC tried to catch up with the representative from Ohio on Wednesday ... but our cameraman Charlie ran into a ton of resistance when he brought up Brian Poindexter's ad.
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Poindexter is running for Miller's seat in the House of Representatives ... and he shared an ad featuring his three daughters talking about how great a father he is.
"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Denise Richards’ estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, claims he's been in an increasingly dire financial situation since their bitter split.
Aaron filed a declaration in court claiming Denise still owes him more than $23K in unpaid support payments. Denise was ordered to pay him $5K a month in temporary support earlier this year.
In his filing, Aaron claims Denise has only been paying a portion of the support, which put him in a bad spot. He said he was evicted from the home he was living in and claims he had no power, water, gas, or cell phone access.
