Matthew Ingalls, one of the Cornell students accused of sexually assaulting a classmate, was not fired from DataAnnotation over the case ... but the A.I. company says it did block him from its platform months before the alleged incident occurred.
A DataAnnotation spokesperson tells TMZ ... "Jane Doe’s allegations of assault are horrifying. While this individual had signed up on our platform, we blocked him in May 2024. He has had no access to our platform or our company at any point since then."
DataAnnotation is responding after social posts claiming it had canned Ingalls in the wake of Jane Doe's lawsuit accusing 7 Chi Phi fraternity brothers of gang raping her in October 2024.
Sophie Rain is NOT happy with the way her podcast with Bryce Crawford went down ... telling us he was "religion-baiting" her.
The OnlyFans model tells TMZ ... she thought she and the Christian podcaster were going to have an "honest conversation," but she walked away feeling like he was just trying to set her up.
She tells us ... "Watching it back, I felt like my religion was being used to put me on trial. He kept coming back to whether my work was a sin, even after I'd answered him."
Howie Mandel says he doesn't know if "America's Got Talent" will leave Los Angeles ... because he hasn't even been offered a contract for the show's next season ... at least not yet.
We caught up with the comedian at his podcast studio in the L.A. area on Tuesday ... and he admitted he hasn't been asked to sign on for the next season of 'AGT' -- though it sounds like he doesn't think anyone has.
That said, Howie would be willing to leave L.A. if necessary to shoot the show since the producer might want to head off to Atlanta ... though he says he'd rather sleep in his own bed in L.A. -- and pitched a possible hologram version of himself via his company, Proto Hologram, to make it happen and cut down on travel costs if the show packs up and leaves.
The Challenge's CT Tamburello is finally making progress on his divorce from OnlyFans model Catalina White as his relationship with 'RHOA' star Phaedra Parksgrows stronger ... TMZ has learned.
The divorce case was at a standstill for months after CT filed back in June ... but according to new court docs, obtained by TMZ, the two are now scheduled to face off at a private mediation next month … to try to settle their issues.
As TMZ first reported, Catalina filed for divorce in January but dismissed the case months later, claiming she felt pressure from CT. The reality star then filed his own divorce.
President Trump loves playing around with names ... and Sen. Mark Kelly has a suggestion for POTUS' new White House ballroom ... telling us Trump should name it "Felony Hall."
Charlie caught up with Kelly on Capitol Hill Tuesday and brought up Trump's latest A.I. push ... which quickly turned into a conversation about the Prez's habit of renaming things.
Kelly couldn't resist getting in on the renaming game ... pitching "Felony Hall" for Trump's new White House ballroom ... and, yes, he wanted credit.
Tyrese Gibson is asking for an arrest warrant against his ex-wife, Samantha Lee Gibson, after accusing her of interfering with his custody rights ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ ... Tyrese claims Samantha removed their minor child from the state and has not facilitated visitation.
Tyrese says Samantha's actions were "premeditated" and violated a parenting plan the former couple had agreed to the month before.
Kim Zolciak's boyfriend, Kyle Mowitz, is begging a judge to keep "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum's estranged husband, Kroy Biermann, away from Kyle's kids ... TMZ has learned.
In new court docs obtained by TMZ, Kyle calls out his estranged wife, Jillian Green, for her romance with Kroy. He claims she has been dishonest about her relationship for months.
Kyle claims that Jillian filed court docs in their divorce that are full of "untruths." He says he doesn't care that Jillian is dating Kroy ... but points out he has been accused of having unpredictable behavior ... which makes him want Kroy to stay away from their children.
Lindsay Clancy could be headed for another courtroom showdown in Massachusetts ... but a former prosecutor says the District Attorney should think twice before running it back.
Jakson breaks down the case on TMZ's YouTube series, "In The Know," with former prosecutor Margaret McLean weighing in on what comes next after Clancy's 11-to-1 mistrial in her murder case.
McLean says the defense's push to have the judge find Clancy not guilty outright is a "real long shot" ... but says prosecutors should seriously reconsider another first-degree murder trial.
"90 Day Fiancé" star Shekinah Garner is calling it quits on her marriage to Sarper Güven ... filing for divorce just days after unloading on their relationship in a scathing social media rant.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Shekinah filed for divorce on Monday and cited the usual irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.
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She says they tied the knot Nov. 11, 2024, and separated Sept. 22, 2026 -- the very same day she publicly announced their split. She notes they share no minor children.
Shekinah is asking for spousal support, but says the estranged couple's property and debts still need to be sorted out.
Chris Brown scored a huge victory in his legal battle with his ex-housekeeper over a vicious dog attack … with the judge giving him a new trial on damages if she doesn't agree to reduce her award by millions ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge granted the singer's request for a new trial on damages in the case brought byMaria Avila… but only if Maria doesn't sign off on her award being reduced from $12.9 million to $9.5 million.
The judge found there was "insufficient evidence of permanent nerve damage and of the value assigned to future pain and suffering" in reaching the ruling that the jury's award to Avila was excessive.
Shemar Moore says the woman who showed up at his home with luggage after being duped by a catfish almost got into a catfight with the real woman in his life ... because his significant other was ready to protect her territory ... by any means necessary!!!
We got the "S.W.AT." star in New York City on Tuesday, and he told our photog Jesiree Dizon was ready to throw down when a woman they didn't know rolled up to their pad ready to move in.
Shemar says Jesiree had her boxing gloves ready ... but he actually feels bad for the woman, telling us she got catfished and conned into believing he wanted her to live with him.
AEW star PAC's sudden death is not considered suspicious ... and police tell TMZ there are no signs of foul play.
The Des Plaines Police Department tells TMZ ... the person found dead Sunday in Illinois has been identified consistently with the pro wrestler -- real name Benjamin Satterley -- and investigators do not believe anything criminal happened.
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Police say the cause and manner of death are still pending further examination by the medical examiner.
Diddy just got another chunk shaved off his federal prison stint ... his release date moved up another month ... and he could be a free man just three weeks into 2028.
According to Federal Bureau of Prisons records, Sean "Diddy" Combs is currently scheduled to be released from FCI Fort Dix on Jan. 21, 2028.
That's another move in Diddy's favor. As TMZ previously reported, his release date had most recently been set for Feb. 5, 2028, after previously landing on Feb. 20.
His projected release has bounced around several times since initially being listed in June 2028.
One of Nick Carter's sexual assault accusers may need to find a new lawyer as she continues to fight the pop star in court ... her legal team is asking a judge to let them out of the case due to a breakdown in communication with their client ... TMZ has learned.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the lawyers representing Shannon Ruth in her case against the Backstreet Boys singer are asking permission to withdraw as her counsel.
The attorneys say they could "no longer adequately represent [Shannon]" due to a "breakdown in communication on fundamental issues of the case."
10:18 AM PT -- Cops say J.R. Smith was arrested Monday after an automatic license plate reader flagged the vehicle he was driving and alerted officers to an active warrant.
Smith was pulled over and taken into custody on the family violence assault warrant before being booked into the Hunt County Detention Center. His brother was with him and took possession of the vehicle.
Former NBA star and two-time champion J.R. Smith was arrested in Texas on a family violence charge.
According to Hunt County jail records, Smith was booked on a charge of assault causing bodily injury family violence.
