Late NASCAR star Greg Biffle’s ex-wife, Nicole Biffle, wants his estate to pay hefty damages after she lost her daughter in a plane crash ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Nicole filed a claim against the late driver's estate in the amount of $10 million for Emma Biffle’s death on December 18, 2025, in North Carolina.
Emma was on board the fatal flight with Greg, and Nicole has already filed a wrongful death action against the estate. In the new docs, Nicole is asking for an order preventing the estate from making any further distributions to ensure there is money left over to pay her claim and similar ones filed by the estates of others who died in the crash.
Rep. Brian Mast is flying back home as Congress heads into a district work period ... which is harder for him than most because his cyborg body sets off alarm bells for TSA.
Our TMZ DC reporter Charlie caught up with the congressman from Florida at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Thursday morning ... and Charlie had to ask if it's tough getting through airport security with a pair of metal legs.
Rep. Mast -- who lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan -- says, of course it is ... because, since he can't be scanned by a metal detector, he gets "scanned by many hands" instead.
Nothing says newlywed bliss like a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth ... and that's exactly where Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns were this week.
The cute couple hit up Disneyland on Tuesday ... just a couple weeks after tying the knot in a star-studded ceremony.
TMZ obtained photos and a video of the outing ... and you can see the newlyweds having a blast as they made their way through the Anaheim amusement park.
Congressman Eric Burlison used TMZ D.C.'s Jacobfor batting practice while talkin' about "The Show" outside the Capitol, savagely trolling the Dodgers!
Burlison, who reps Missouri in the House, was choppin' it up with the TMZ guys in the nation's capital on Thursday ... when a friendly convo turned into a heated baseball debate.
Charlie Cotton asked Burlison what he did to relax, offering up a softball ... only for him to send back a four-seamer, high and tight.
Matt Damon is getting ready to save the universe ... or at least look like he's part of a very colorful one.
The actor was spotted Wednesday on the set of his mysterious new sci-fi movie "Thasnagar" in Los Angeles ... where he rocked a black sleeveless shirt while hanging with a crew of costumed characters in bright red jumpsuits, gloves, and futuristic headgear.
Matt appeared to be having a great time as cameras rolled ... smiling alongside his wildly dressed costars, who looked like they had just beamed in from another galaxy.
The father of popular TikToker Kirby Johnson is in trouble with the law ... after getting arrested for allegedly being "verbally violent" toward his wife over allegations of infidelity ... this according to cops.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... Gordon Johnson was taken into custody Tuesday and booked into the Monroe County jail for two misdemeanors -- simple assault and resisting an officer.
Gordon also posed for a mugshot and, from the looks of it, he's clearly not happy, unlike his playful TikTok persona with his daughter, Kirby Johnson. Kirby is super popular on TikTok where she posts videos about her life for her 3.6 million followers.
Disney star Carla Jeffery's family is pushing back against rumors surrounding the Disney star's death, denying that she abused substances ... TMZ has learned.
Jeffery, best known for playing Bree in Disney's “Z-O-M-B-I-E-S” franchise, died in her California home, a family spokesperson tells TMZ.
The beloved Disney personality's death has sparked speculation online about what may have happened, but her family tells us the rumors that Carla used drugs are not true -- saying plainly, "she did not do drugs."
"Survivor Greece" star Stavros Floros is suing producers of the reality show over an accident during the production that resulted in his left leg being severed above the knee ... and he's seeking 9 figures in damages ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Stavros, who appeared on the Greek version of the popular series, was filming when a tour boat propeller struck him while he was spearfishing for food on May 11, 2026.
He claims the producers built the show’s entire format around requiring the contestants to spearfish in open water -- waters he says were heavily trafficked by tourist boats near the area they filmed.
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.
