TikToker Kirby Johnson's father Gordon Johnson became "verbally violent" during an altercation with his wife that landed him in jail ... at least according to cops, who say he told them it all started after his better half made fun of the way he was breathing.
According to the arrest report, obtained by TMZ, Gordon told cops his wife "got annoyed at the way he was breathing, started imitating him, and they argued back and forth."
Gordon denied making any threats to harm her, but his wife told cops he threatened her, saying "I'll f***ing kill you" after she says she learned of his infidelity ... this according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Robert De Niro looks like he's among the legions of folks who walked away from the Lindsay Clancy murder trial thoroughly impressed with her lawyer, Kevin Reddington ... because we have video of them chatting it up.
TMZ obtained footage of Robert and Kevin talking up a storm Wednesday at the CBS Broadcast Center in Manhattan ... crossing paths before separate appearances on "CBS Mornings" ... and they sure looked chummy.
Kevin even put his arm around the Oscar-winning actor ... and we're told they may have even taken a picture together at some point.
The parents of Anna Kepner’s stepbrother, Timothy Hudson, are calling each other out in court … as they prepare for their son to go to trial for murder ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Timothy’s mom, Shauntel Hudson, claims his dad, Thomas Hudson, has not paid all of his court-ordered child support. Shauntel is Anna's stepmom and Timothy's mom.
In the filing, Shauntel says Thomas agreed to pay $2,129 per month in support for their three kids ... which went down to $1,732 once child support terminated for one child ... and then reduced to $1,092 when it was down to just one kid.
Sophie Rain's alleged burglar made some concerning statements about the OnlyFans model at a crisis center … only months after cops say he tried to break into her home ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the man, Connor Litka, made the remarks to a staff member at the crisis center. The docs say Connor said that in July 2025 he stopped taking his psychiatric medication.
A staff member at the crisis center says he reported to an employee that he and his girlfriend Sophie took a "blood oath" and it was an "intense experience." The report said Connor told staff he wanted to get out of "here" and claimed he wanted to leave South Bend, Indiana, and go back to "Florida to be with Sophie."
The organizers of the online chat room for pedophiles that former "Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton was seen using, resulting in his firing, are speaking out about the situation ... TMZ has learned.
The website, Lifeline.chat, became a major part of the controversy surrounding Thornton after we obtained photos showing him in the chat room during a May flight from North Carolina to Los Angeles.
As we previously reported, a fellow passenger photographed Thornton's laptop screen and alerted the flight crew about messages she believed were about children, prompting law enforcement to question him after the plane landed. Thornton was not arrested or charged.
Selena Gomez has officially parted ways with her posh pad in L.A. ... because she's sold it for a cool $5.4 million, TMZ has learned.
SG said "come and get it" when she listed the Encino estate, and after a few months and about a mil off the price tag ... it's got snatched up on Tuesday.
As you can see, the kitchen is simply stunning and served as the iconic backdrop of her "Selena + Chef" cooking series.
Aaron Donald's private messages with his ex, Jaelynn Blakey, were revealed as part of their bitter court battle.
TMZ obtained the alleged messages as the exes fought over a French bulldog he says had bitten both of their children. Aaron claimed Jaelynn promised to remove the animal, but eventually backtracked.
“Wheel of Fortune” did not use an announcer during its latest taping … following the firing of longtime announcer Jim Thornton after he was allegedly caught on a child-predator website … TMZ has learned.
A source close to production tells TMZ … Season 44 rolled cameras Tuesday on the Sony Studios lot, with the usual introductions and announcements noticeably absent.
As we first reported … editors have also begun scrubbing Thornton’s voice from episodes already taped for the current season. We’re told they did not have anyone introduce hosts Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White for Tuesday's taping.
The Secret Service agent accused of beating his meat in a Miami hotel hallway has prosecutors hunting for one potentially key piece of evidence ... surveillance video.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, prosecutors asked a judge last month to delay John Spillman's trial, saying they still needed some additional time for "essential discovery" -- including CCTV footage.
As TMZ previously reported ... Spillman was arrested in May after hotel guests told investigators he followed them from the lobby of the DoubleTree near Miami International Airport before allegedly exposing himself and masturbating outside their room.
NBA star Tyler Herro and his baby mama Katya Henry have split, and it's already getting nasty ... the exes are duking it out in court over custody and support after their bitter breakup, TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained dueling lawsuits filed by Tyler and Katya. The exes share two minor kids ... a daughter born in 2021 and a son born in 2023 ... so this is no simple split.
In his filing, Tyler asked the court to set up a parenting schedule and determine how much he should pay in child support. The Milwaukee Bucks star said he had been voluntarily paying his ex support since she gave birth.
Kyle Richards is speaking out about where things stand with her sister Kim Richards after their eviction drama ... and apparently there's no bad blood between the siblings, even though Kyle kicked Kim out of a condo.
The 'RHOBH' star told a photog Tuesday at LAX that Kim is currently "doing okay" and "better" than when Kyle sued her back in January 2025 ... when she demanded her older sister vacate Kyle's 2-bedroom Encino condo.
Kyle said her older sis "has a big family that loves her very much."
Kai Cenat claims the man suing him for an alleged assault at the hands of the streamer's bodyguard was actually the one who started it all ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained court docs filed by Kai, in which he responds to the allegations in the lawsuit brought by Dustin Batista and lists some defenses he plans to raise in the case.
The streamer denies any wrongdoing over claims that his security guard, Lamont Gilbert aka Cuddy, beat up Dustin unprovoked at the 2025 Dominican Day Parade in New York City.
Clay Matthews is serving up a serious double-take these days ... because the former NFL star is barely recognizable with his dramatically different look.
The Green Bay Packers legend was spotted out grabbing coffee and groceries, looking absolutely jacked in a matching dark green set ... but it's his face that's really catching our attention.
Clay's still rocking his trademark long hair -- pulled back into a bun -- but his overall appearance looks noticeably different from his playing days ... has he had work done?!
Malik Beasley wants a break from his federal travel restrictions ... so he can see his kids in California and then jet off to Hawaii for work.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ Sports, Beasley asked a judge for permission to travel from September 6 through 15, with stops in Rancho Mirage, Beverly Hills, and Hawaii.
The NBA baller's lawyer says the California leg is personal -- Beasley wants to spend a few days with his two young children before school starts.
Then it's all business in Hawaii ... where he's scheduled for a resort promotion tied to his social media work.
11:49 AM PT -- In addition to D4vd, the Rivas family is suing Josh Marshall, D4vd's manager; Colleen Burke, D4vd's mom; and Sheldon Jacques, D4vd's live-in security guard.
D4vd is now facing a fight outside his criminal case ... the family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez is filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the singer.
The suit comes exactly one year after Celeste's dismembered remains were discovered in the trunk of D4vd's Tesla on September 8, 2025.
D4vd -- whose real name is David Anthony Burke -- is already charged with murdering the 14-year-old ... along with lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 and mutilating a body. He's pleaded not guilty.
