Legal

Quincy Jones III plans to serve as the executor of his late father's estate, according to a new court document ... this after his sister Rashida and his uncle Richard Jones turned it down.

According to Friday's filing, Jones named Richard Jones as his first choice of executor ... but Richard decided he didn't want to do it.

His second choice was with either Quincy III or Rashida ... and, ultimately, Quincy III stepped up while Rashida stepped back.

A former staffer for Eric Swalwell told CNN the congressman raped her back in 2024.

CNN ran the interview Friday afternoon ... hiding the woman's face to protect her anonymity while she told a story about meeting up with Swalwell for a drink in 2024.

This woman says she went to the bathroom at one point in the evening and completely blacked out ... only remembering a snippet of the night's events -- during which she says she remembers trying to force Swalwell off of her and telling him she didn't consent to sex with him.

Cardi B is asking for the judge to order sanctions against blogger Tasha K for allegedly violating a non-disclosure agreement by speaking about her and her exes, Offset and Stefon Diggs … TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Cardi claims Tasha has engaged in a “relentless course of conduct designed to target and harass [Cardi] and her family through thinly veiled commentary and strategic provocation all while knowing that her audience of over one million social media followers will immediately identify [Cardi] as the subject.”

Cardi said that when her legal team, led by attorney Lisa Moore, notifies Tasha of offending posts, she quickly deletes them, only to post another soon after. The rapper said she is tired of the “cat and mouse” game.

Ice Spice totally wigged out when she refused to ante up $20,000 for more than two dozen custom wigs she ordered from a company -- at least according to a lawsuit from the wig company -- and now the rapper is now facing a deposition in the case.

According to new court docs, obtained by TMZ, Spice is set to be deposed as a defendant in a lawsuit brought by Thee Bella Brand, which is owned by Gabrielle Alexis.

The legal drama started in 2025 when Spice was first slapped with the suit for allegedly reneging on a discounted $20,000 deal for the 25 custom-made wigs.

The docs say Spice signed a contract for Alexis to create the one-of-a-kind wigs, but Thee Bella Brand claims Spice didn't make good on her promise to pay or take delivery of the wigs ... and then went on to tarnish the reputation of Alexis and her wigs on social media when things went awry between them.

Paris Jackson clearly had better things to do than attend the "Michael" world premiere on Friday ... like smoking a cigarette on the streets of L.A.

While most of Michael Jackson's famous family was celebrating the screening at the Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin, Germany -- including sons Prince and Bigi -- his daughter notably skipped.

Instead of joining Jackie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson and Jaafar Jackson on the red carpet, Paris was snapped on the streets of West Hollywood, chatting and sharing a cig with a friend.

Lindsie Chrisley's boyfriend has been arrested in Georgia ... TMZ has learned.

According to Woodstock Police, David Landsman was booked in the Cherokee County jail on one count of aggravated assault-strangulation.

Sources tell TMZ … David called the police himself -- we're told Lindsie confronted him about a lie she caught him in, and an argument erupted. That's when Lindsie tried to leave ... and he allegedly "went berserk." When officers arrived, the source claims, they saw visible injuries on Lindsie.

This comes just a couple of weeks after David posted a pic on Instagram of him holding Lindsie's hand, with an engagement ring on her finger.

President Donald Trump's staff apparently doesn't have to worry about breaking federal law at all ... because a new report says he's offered to pardon them en masse, repeatedly.

The Wall Street Journal released a new report Friday ... claiming POTUS has repeatedly promised top administration officials he will pardon them before he leaves office in January 2029 -- usually jokingly, like when he reportedly said recently, "I'll pardon everyone who has come within 200 feet of the Oval."

Unnamed administration officials told WSJ Trump often jokes about matters he later pursues seriously ... and the frequent references have led some to believe he might be genuinely considering the pardons. It's unclear why they'd need them.

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Drew Sidora was ordered to vacate the Georgia home she shares with her estranged husband, Ralph Pittman ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Drew must be out of the home by May 31. The judge said due to the "current financial circumstances of the parties," until Drew leaves the home, they will continue splitting the expenses.

Drew and Ralph will share joint legal custody of their kids. Ralph -- who currently lives in the basement of the home -- is allowed to go upstairs in the home to prepare the kids for school.

Bill Cosby says he deserves another chance to defend himself from Donna Motsinger's allegations of rape ... partially because he says the jury awarded her way too much money.

The disgraced comedian's attorneys filed the documents in court Thursday ... asking a judge for a new trial after a jury ordered him to pay Motsinger nearly $60 million in total damages.

Cosby's team cites a variety of reasons ... including the previous judge not letting his lawyers cross-examine Motsinger for prior statements she made to the Cheltenham Police Department, and denied his lawyers the chance to present evidence of Motsinger's alleged prior drug use.

The "Ketamine Queen" begged for forgiveness in court ... apologizing to the families impacted by her actions, before being sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection to Matthew Perry’s death.

In a letter obtained by TMZ, Jasveen Sangha told an L.A. courtroom Wednesday she was deeply ashamed, comparing her guilt to wearing a jacket she can’t take off, no matter how hard she tries.

Jasveen said not a day goes by that she doesn't think about the impact of her actions ... adding as someone who loves her own family, she's sorry for the pain caused to others.

Taylor Frankie Paul’s family is apparently stepping up for her in court amid her restraining order battle with her ex, Dakota Mortensen ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Taylor’s sister Aspen May submitted a declaration as part of the exes' ongoing custody and TRO fights. The court docket indicates Aspen's declaration is related to the judge's requirement that a supervisor be present during Taylor’s parenting time.

Earlier this week, the judge presiding over Dakota's TRO ruled he'll continue to have custody of their son Ever, but Taylor will have 8 hours of supervised parenting time every week.

Laken Snelling -- the former University of Kentucky cheerleader who was charged in connection with her newborn's death -- entered a not guilty plea when she appeared before a judge Friday morning.

Her attorney told the judge ... "We are entering a not guilty plea." As you know, she has been charged with abusing a corpse, tampering with evidence, and concealing the birth of an infant.

We've told you all about the case ... Snelling's college roommates allegedly found a deceased infant in Snelling's closet wrapped in a towel inside a black trash bag ... while Snelling was on a trip to McDonald's after giving birth on August 27, 2025.

The TikToker who was ordered to pay $10 million to the college professor for falsely accusing her of playing a role in the University of Idaho murders is fighting back in court ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, social media personality Ashley Guillard -- who goes by Ashley Solves Mysteries on TikTok -- compared the judgment entered against her to the “Salem Witch trials.”

Ashley claims she conducted a tarot card reading after the murders to get “information on who killed the students and why.”

She said her cards revealed to her that one of the slain students had a relationship with University of Idaho professor Rebecca Scofield and that Scofield "ordered the murders of the four students."

Cardi B’s got some 'splaining to do about the paternity of her youngest child, at least according to Offset, who was clearly wondering if it was his or Stefon Diggs' ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained a court order issued in Cardi and Offset’s divorce case on February 25, 2026 ... and in it, the judge denied the ex-Migos rapper's request for a DNA test on the baby, but the paternity request he wanted for another child of Cardi's was granted.

The dates of birth of the children are redacted in the order, but one is described as a "newborn," so that's gotta be Stefon's kid, who was born in November. The last child Offset and Cardi had together was born in 2024.

'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Denise Richards will not have her paychecks seized over her estranged husband Aaron Phypers’ massive debt … TMZ has learned a judge denied one of his creditors' efforts to get their hands on her money to satisfy the debt.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, a L.A. judge denied a request by a debt collector company, Creditors Adjustment Bureau, to go after Denise’s money.

The debt collector sued Aaron in 2022 over an unpaid loan. Two years later, the judge granted Creditors Adjustment a default judgment totaling $228,000.

A friend of Columbus Short has filed for a temporary restraining order against the actor's estranged wife Aida, alleging Aida has stalked and threatened her to the point where she now fears for her life ... and the safety of her kids.

In the filing, obtained by TMZ, Chantel Heath says Aida has harassed her on at least 3 occasions. In one alleged incident, Chantel claims Aida found her at a friend's house and attacked her with wine bottles and plates while calling her a bitch.

Chantel says Aida seems to think she's romantically involved with Columbus, but Chantel says that's not true. According to Chantel, Columbus has been like a brother to her and has never so much as flirted.