Legal

YFN Lucci is going to great lengths to look like his usual self when he enters a Georgia courtroom to stand trial for murder -- the incarcerated rapper got the judge's approval for some professional grooming.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, Lucci has the greenlight to get a haircut and shave ahead of his trial ... and it seems like he'll be rocking a new suit too. The judge also granted him a contact visit, so a tailor could get his proper measurements.

Lucci's been locked up since the top of 2021 on murder charges, and his road to redemption hasn't been a cakewalk -- just ask his legal counsel.

TMZ Hip Hop broke the story ... Lucci claims he was stabbed by a fellow inmate in February 2022, but he has been unsuccessful in attempting to bond out of jail ahead of the trial.

Bachelor Nation's track record of successful couples continues to dwindle ... with 'Bachelorette' star Rachel Lindsay's husband Bryan Abasolo pulling the plug on their marriage.

Bryan beelined it to court Tuesday and filed for divorce after 4 years of marriage ... according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ.

In the docs, Bryan lists their date of separation as Dec. 31, 2023 ... and he's citing the boilerplate "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their split.

Bryan, a chiropractor, is requesting spousal support. They did not have any children together.

Rachel's estranged husband also shared an official statement Tuesday ... saying "loving himself and his partner meant he had to let go and start anew."

The pair fell for each other on season 13 of "The Bachelorette" in 2017 ... when Rachel made history as the first Black person to lead an ABC reality dating show.

Rachel and Bryan got engaged during the finale ... then tied the knot in August 2019 during a ceremony in Mexico.

In terms of 'Bachelor' years, Rachel and Bryan made it last for a while ... though Rachel has previously mentioned their difficulties navigating their relationship in the public eye.

Rachel went on fellow "Bachelorette" Kaitlyn Bristowe's "Off the Vine" podcast last year, explaining they both felt constant pressure showing fans how they were both doing.

British police are moving into uncharted waters with a new investigation ... they're looking into an alleged gang rape in a virtual reality game.

The landmark investigation involves a group of avatars allegedly raping a young girl's avatar in the Metaverse ... in what is believed to be the first probe of its kind, according to the Daily Mail.

The alleged victim is said to be a girl under the age of 16 who was wearing a virtual reality headset while playing an immersive game using her avatar -- a digital character.

Cops in the United Kingdom told the outlet the alleged victim did not suffer any physical injuries but she may have suffered psychological and emotional trauma similar to rape victims.

There's a backlog of real-life rape cases in the UK and some folks across the pond are being critical of this virtual gang rape investigation ... viewing it as a waste of time and police resources.

Mama June scored a legal victory in her custody battle over Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell's oldest daughter ... she's been awarded temporary custody of Kaitlyn.

The reality TV star is duking it out in court with Michael Cardwell for custody of 11-year-old Kaitlyn, and a judge just ruled she should be with her grandmother, at least until a future court hearing on the matter ... according to new legal docs.

Michael -- who did have a daughter, Kylee, with Anna -- is not Kaitlyn's biological father.

In the docs, obtained by TMZ, Mama June says Kaitlyn does not have a legal father, and her biological father is unknown.

Mama says she's been caring for Kaitlyn since Anna's death, and says Kaitlyn moved in with her a month before Anna died from cancer.

As we reported ... Michael filed legal docs last month seeking custody of Kaitlyn, claiming he's taken a parental role in her life over the years despite not being her biological dad.

While there's no battle over 8-year-old Kylee -- she's living with her father -- June's vowed to continue fighting Michael for custody of Kaitlyn ... and so far she's winning.

Mama June anotó una victoria legal en la batalla por la custodia de la hija mayor de Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell y se le ha concedido la custodia temporal de Kaitlyn.

La estrella de telerrealidad está en pleno duelo en los tribunales con Michael Cardwell, el padre biológico de la hija menor de Anna —Kylee— por la custodia de Kaitlyn, de 11 años de edad. Un juez acaba de concederle la custodia a Mama hasta una futura audiencia sobre el asunto de acuerdo con nuevos documentos legales.

Michael, que tuvo una hija —Kylee—, con Anna, no es el padre biológico de Kaitlyn.

En los documentos obtenidos por TMZ, Mama June dice que Kaitlyn no tiene un padre legal y su padre biológico es desconocido.

Mama dice que ha estado cuidando a Kaitlyn desde la muerte de Anna y dice que Kaitlyn se mudó con ella un mes antes de que Anna muriera de cáncer.

Como informamos, Michael presentó documentos legales el mes pasado en busca de la custodia de Kaitlyn, alegando que ha tomado un papel parental en su vida a lo largo de los años a pesar de no ser su padre biológico.

Olvídate del lugar más feliz de la Tierra, ¡Mickey Mouse es ahora un personaje de terror!

Los derechos de autor de la primera versión del personaje de Disney —del clásico animado de 1928, "Steamboat Willie"— expiraron el lunes y los cineastas ya están aprovechando para convertirlo en el villano de la nueva película de terror, "Mickey's Mouse Trap".

La película independiente británica aún no tiene fecha de estreno, pero la trama cuenta con un grupo de adolescentes huyendo por sus vidas cuando un hombre armado con un cuchillo y disfrazado de Mickey desata el terror en un parque de atracciones.

Eso no es todo, un nuevo juego de terror inspirado en Micky, "Infestation 88", también ha hecho su aparición, mostrando una versión manchada de sangre del personaje.

A pesar de que la primera versión de Mickey es ahora de dominio público, ambos proyectos dejan claro que no están afiliados ni respaldados por Disney, sin duda con la esperanza de evitar a los abogados de la Casa del Ratón.

Disney le asegura a los fans que la versión moderna de Mickey no se verá afectada por la expiración de los derechos de autor, por lo que seguirá siendo el embajador mundial de Walt Disney Company.

Forget the Happiest Place on Earth, Mickey Mouse is going off the rails -- the happy-go-lucky rodent is now running riot in a horror flick ... and get ready to see a lot more of this new Mick.

The copyright for the earliest version of the Disney character -- from the 1928 animated classic, "Steamboat Willie" -- expired Monday ... and filmmakers are already taking advantage by making him the villain in the new slasher film, "Mickey's Mouse Trap."

The British independent movie doesn't have a release date yet, but the plot has a group of teens fleeing for their lives as a knife-wielding man in a Mickey costume unleashes terror at an amusement park.

That's not all -- a new Micky-inspired horror game, "Infestation 88," has also dropped ... featuring a blood-stained version of the character.

Despite, the early version of MM now being public domain, both projects make it clear they're not affiliated or endorsed by Disney -- no doubt hoping to steer clear of Mouse House lawyers.

Disney is reassuring fans the wholesome modern version of Mickey remains unaffected by the copyright expiration ... so, he'll remain the Walt Disney Company's global ambassador.

Abigail Ratchford had a terrifying situation unfold this weekend -- when cops say 3 goons broke into her freaking house ... this while she was still INSIDE!

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the longtime Instagram model -- who has over 9 million followers -- was hanging out at her L.A.-area property Saturday evening when her house alarm went off while she was in there.

We're told 3 men had attempted to burglarize her home ... smashing through a large window from her backyard and slinking on in -- but running away before having their way with the place. Our sources say it appears either the alarm or the sounds from inside scared them off.

Cops took a report and are now investigating. BTW, this was all caught on surveillance video taken from a camera Abigail set up on her patio ... and the footage, obtained by TMZ, is wild. You can see these dudes brazenly smash the glass, and all enter the premises.

Now, in terms of how AR herself experienced all this -- sources close to her tell us she's totally freaked out and for good reason ... as this could've gotten ugly fast.

We're told Abigail was upstairs at her house and watching a movie when the guys came crashing through her sliding glass door ... but she luckily never came face to face with them. Still, our sources say the idea of her coming downstairs for a drink that evening and running into the three men absolutely terrifies her.

Abigail Ratchford vivió una situación aterradora este fin de semana cuando la policía dice que tres matones irrumpieron en su casa, ¡esto mientras ella todavía estaba adentro!

Fuentes policiales le dicen a TMZ que la modelo de Instagram -que tiene más de 9 millones de seguidores- estaba pasando el rato en su propiedad en el área de Los Ángeles el sábado por la noche cuando la alarma de su casa se disparó mientras ella estaba allí.

Nos dicen que tres hombres habían intentado robar en su casa, entrando a través de una ventana grande de su patio trasero, pero huyendo finalmente. Nuestras fuentes dicen que la alarma o los ruidos del interior los asustaron.

La policía ha denunciado los hechos y está investigando. Todo esto fue capturado en un video de vigilancia tomado por una cámara del patio de la modelo y las imágenes, obtenidas por TMZ, son aterradoras. Se puede ver como estos tipos descaradamente rompen el vidrio y entran a la propiedad.

Ahora, en términos de cómo la propia Abigail se ha tomado todo esto, fuentes cercanas a ella nos dicen que está totalmente asustada y con razón.

Nos dicen que Abigail estaba arriba en su casa viendo una película cuando los hombres entraron a través de su puerta corrediza de cristal, por suerte nunca se encontró cara a cara con ellos. Sin embargo, nuestras fuentes dicen que la idea de bajar las escaleras para tomar una copa esa noche y encontrarse con los tres hombres la aterroriza.

El cantante de los Backstreet Boys AJ McLean está empezando de nuevo en el nuevo año... diciendo que se está divorciando después de separarse previamente de su esposa.

AJ y Rochelle DeAnna McLean acaban de publicar un comunicado conjunto en las redes sociales anunciando sus planes de divorcio.

La pareja distanciada dice: "Como todos ustedes saben, hemos estado separados por más de un año y aunque hemos esperado una reconciliación, hemos decidido ponerle fin oficialmente a nuestro matrimonio".

AJ y Rochelle continúan: "Es con profundo amor y respeto que hemos tomado esta decisión. Nuestro enfoque ahora es seguir adelante de la manera más saludable posible con la amistad y la co-crianza de nuestras hijas a la vanguardia de este próximo capítulo".

TMZ publicó la historia, AJ y Rochelle nos dijeron en marzo de 2023 que iban a separarse para trabajar en sí mismos y su matrimonio. En ese momento, nos dijeron que estaban planeando volver juntos.

A raíz de la separación, AJ nos dijo que estaba usando el tiempo separados para trabajar en sus propios demonios y convertirse en una mejor versión de sí mismo.

Parece que no habrá reconciliación y será interesante ver quién presenta los documentos de divorcio en primero.

AJ y Rochelle se casaron en 2011 después de 6 años de noviazgo ... con su tripulación Backstreet Boys asistir a su boda en el Hotel Beverly Hills.

Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean is starting fresh in the new year ... he says he's getting divorced after previously separating from his wife.

AJ and Rochelle DeAnna McLean just released a joint statement on social media, announcing their plans to divorce.

The estranged couple says ... "As you all know we have been separated for over a year now. While we have hoped for reconciliation we have decided to officially end our marriage."

AJ and Rochelle continue ... "It is with deep love and respect that we have made this decision. Our focus now is moving forward in the healthiest way possible with friendship and co-parenting our girls at the forefront of this next chapter."

TMZ broke the story ... AJ and Rochelle told us back in March 2023 they were "temporarily" separating to work on themselves and their marriage. At the time, they told us they were planning to come back together.

In the wake of the separation, AJ told us he was using the time apart to work on his own demons and become a better version of himself.

Sounds like there will be no reconciliation though ... and it will be interesting to see who files divorce docs first.

AJ and Rochelle got hitched back in 2011 after 6 years of dating ... with his Backstreet Boys crew attending their wedding at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Britney Spears decided imagery was more powerful than words ... so she posted a couple of pics of her 2 sons without saying anything.

Sean Preston and Jayden James were front and center on Britney's last Insta posts of the year. The pics go back to happier times ... Britney and her kids holding some pups and looking super happy.  And then 2 pics just showing them goofing around.

It's going on at least 2 years since Britney's even seen her sons. They made it clear a while ago, they did not want to see their mom while she was acting out on social media, because they found it embarrassing.

Britney went after them after they suggested she needed mental health treatment ... she essentially called them ungrateful freeloaders.

The kids left for Hawaii several months ago with their dad, Kevin Federline ... a move to which Britney did not object. We're told the kids now text her occasionally, but there has been no face-to-face contact for 2 years ... maybe longer.

Britney seems ready to repair at least a few of her relationships ... Lynne Spears has visited Britney a few times recently, and Brit's in contact with Jamie Lynn.

As for her dad, Jamie, Britney posted a throwback pic of him with the kids the day TMZ broke the story Jamie had one of his legs amputated because of a terrible infection, but our sources say she has not reached out to him.

Former NFL star Muhammad Wilkerson was arrested again last week ... after cops say he drove drunk with a loaded gun tucked beneath his car seat.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ Sports, Wilkerson was initially pulled over by police in Morris County, New Jersey back on Dec. 22 at 6:41 AM.

During the stop, cops suspected he was under the influence ... saying a strong odor of alcohol was emanating from the former New York Jets pass rusher's ride.

In the docs, cops say at one point during questioning, Wilkerson told them he was coming from a New York City club ... and a short time later, they say he failed field sobriety tests.

Wilkerson was placed under arrest -- and afterward, cops said during a search of his vehicle they not only found an open bottle of Don Julio tequila ... but also an FN 509 Tactical Handgun with 11 hollow point bullets inside of it.

Police said Wilkerson told them the firearm was purchased in Florida -- but he did not provide them proper documentation.

Court records show Wilkerson has since been tagged with a bevy of charges in the case -- including operating a vehicle while under the influence and unlawful possession of a handgun.

He's due in court for hearings on the matter next month.

This, of course, is not the first time Wilkerson has been accused of drinking and driving ... he was arrested for DWI in 2020 and 2019 as well.

We've got a look at what's on the docket for Danny Masterson for at least his first 90 days in prison ... and it looks like the disgraced actor will be on a short leash.

According to the official procedures for the prison, Masterson has to go through a reception and classification process that started Wednesday when he entered North Kern State Prison in Delano, CA -- a process that could take up to 90 days.

TMZ has learned ... during this time, Masterson will be in what's called privilege group U, and there are strict restrictions ... including no family visits, limited entertainment access and no access to personal property.

According to the CA Department of Corrections, he also gets one phone call within the first week of entering the facility, and then for the remainder of his time in group U he only gets one call per month.

He still has access to things like the yard and recreation services, but he won't get his full prison privileges until the classification process has finished.

Sources close to the situation say Masterson demonstrated "exceptional strength of mind and spirit" during his time in the L.A. County jail ... prior to his transfer to North Kern, and he's feeling hopeful about his chances of winning his appeal.

Tenemos un vistazo de la rutina de Danny Masterson en sus primeros 90 días encerrado en la cárcel, y parece que el actor caído en desgracia se mantendrá con la correa corta.

De acuerdo con los procedimientos oficiales de la prisión, Masterson tiene que pasar por un proceso de recepción y clasificación que se inició cuando entró en North Kern State Prison en Delano, California el miércoles, y el proceso podría durar hasta 90 días.

TMZ ha indagado que durante este tiempo, Masterson estará en lo que se llama grupo privilegiado U, y tiene serias restricciones durante este período, como por ejemplo, nada de visitas familiares, acceso limitado a entretenimiento y nada de acceso a sus propiedades personales.

Según el Departamento Correccional de California, también recibirá una llamada durante la primera semana tras su ingreso en el centro y luego solo una al mes por el tiempo que esté en el grupo U.

Danny todavía tiene acceso a cosas como el patio y los servicios de recreación, pero no obtendrá sus privilegios de prisión completa hasta que el proceso de clasificación termine.

Fuentes cercanas a la situación dicen que Masterson demostró una "fuerza mental y de espíritu excepcional" durante su estadía en la prisión del condado de Los Ángeles antes de su estancia en la cárcel y se siente esperanzado de sus posibilidades de ganar su apelación.

James Bond has pissed off Uncle Sam in Big Sky Country -- allegedly trespassing into an area of Yellowstone National Park that was off-limits ... and the proof might be in this pic.

You might have heard about Pierce Brosnan getting dinged this past week with two federal citations accusing him of going off-trail near the Mammoth Hot Springs and venturing into a restricted thermal area ... all while violating closures, per court docs filed in Wyoming.

There wasn't much detail in the filings, other than to claim he waded a little too deep in the Mammoth Terraces by foot on Nov. 1. Now, he has to appear in court there by late Jan.

No word on how exactly the feds might know Pierce might've (allegedly) been at this specific location they're accusing him of being at -- but the clues might be on social media, including his own IG ... where he was documenting his Montana trip in early November.

There's also a photo that was posted to a popular aggregation page right around the same time that purportedly shows PB standing in the exact area park rangers say he was in. The IG page is called TouronsOfYellowstone (tourist/morons) and they highlight people screwing up while navigating the park. Here, you see a man standing near snow-covered springs.

Unclear where they snagged this pic -- but it sure looks like Bond based on what else he posted/was wearing that day. If it is in fact him, the evidence might be clear as day here.