Bill Cosby Accuser Says His New Trial Bid Is Full of Excuses

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Bill Cosby isn't backing down from his bid to erase his massive civil court loss ... but accuser Donna Motsinger's legal team says his latest Hail Mary should get laughed out of court.

Motsinger -- who alleges the comedian drugged and raped her in 1972 -- and her attorneys are urging the judge to reject Cosby's request to throw out the jury's verdict in her favor, or grant him a new trial.

According to new court docs obtained by TMZ, Motsinger's lawyers say his motion to throw out the verdict should be dead on arrival because it was filed seven days late.

Even if the judge considers it, her lawyers say Cosby is trying to relitigate issues he's already lost ... including constitutional arguments over California's sexual abuse revival law that were rejected earlier in the case.

Rapper Xzibit I Pull in 5-Figures Every Month ... But Owe Over $1 Million in Tax Debt

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Xzibit says he is drowning in tax debt and fighting to have his estranged wife, Krista, make an effort to get a hefty spousal support check to continue their lavish lifestyle ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, the rapper revealed the State of California said he owes more than $400K in back taxes, and the IRS said he owes around $900K to Uncle Sam. The total of the debt comes to around $1.3 million.

In the docs, the rapper said that his monthly income is $66,547 per month, while he estimates his estranged wife Krista Joiner pulls in around $12,843.

Stefon Diggs Sexual Assault Accuser You Don't Get To Sue and Hide!!!

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The social media star alleging Stefon Diggs sexually assaulted him, who Diggs then sued for defamation, wants the judge in their legal beef to force the NFL star to turn over financial information ... claiming Diggs has been stonewalling him.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Christopher Blake Griffith and his legal team filed a motion asking the court to compel Stefon to produce evidence that Christopher's sexual assault allegations have hurt him financially and otherwise.

Christopher claims Stefon is resisting the discovery process ... and his lawyer says the NFL player "does not get to sue and hide."

Todd Chrisley Woman Owed $755K Over Online Attack On Hunt For $$$

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A former government employee who was awarded $755K from Todd Chrisley after he trashed her on social media is on the hunt for the money she won in court ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Amy Doherty-Heinze -- who worked as a tax official for the Georgia Department of Revenue -- is making moves to collect on the judgment she won against the reality star in late 2024.

Amy filed docs in Tennessee, where she believes Todd and his family currently live, to start the process of collecting the six-figure debt she's owed.

Tim Cook Meet Your New Apple CEO ... John Ternus!!!

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It's the end of an Apple era ... the company announced Monday that Tim Cook will be stepping down as CEO.

TC will still be involved with the tech giant ... moving into a new role as executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors.

SVP of Hardware Engineering John Ternus will be stepping into Tim's shoes as CEO starting in September.

According to Apple, Steve Jobs' successor will still help with "certain aspects" of Apple as executive chairman ... like "engaging with policymakers around the world."

John Gotti Hit With 15 Months in the Clink!!!

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John Gotti's grandson was sentenced to 15 months behind bars … a New York judge ruled Monday.

Carmine Agnello -- grandson of the infamous “Teflon Don” -- will do time for scamming the federal government out of $1.1 mil in Covid relief funds … multiple outlets report.

In 2020, he applied for at least three Covid relief loans for his auto parts business … and used over $400K of it to invest in crypto.

Christine Quinn's Ex-Hubby Bleeding $27K a Month on Empty Mansion

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Christian Dumontet tried to fast-track control of a multimillion-dollar L.A. property in his divorce from "Selling Sunset" star Christine Quinn ... telling the judge it's his property, he's been spending a bunch of money on it while it remains empty -- and he's looking to sell it as soon as possible.

Christian filed an emergency request -- according to court records obtained by TMZ -- asking for exclusive control of the couple’s Queens Court property so he could sell it quickly … but the court said there was no “imminent harm” to justify emergency action.

Christian’s argument is the mansion is his ... period.

Yolanda Hadid Reopens $10.8M Family Farm Sale!!!

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Yolanda Hadid is doing a little spring clean with a luxury twist -- she’s putting her Pennsylvania family farm back on the market ... and yep, she’s sticking to that $10.8 million price tag.

The supermodel-turned-designer opened up on IG Monday, writing that when the 6-bed, 8-bath estate fell out of escrow last year, she chose to see it as a gift -- more time to soak up the serenity. But now the doors are back open!

Yolanda first listed the dreamy Bucks County spread last September ... and it’s not hard to see why it’s commanding that number. The place is basically a wellness sanctuary with countryside chic, fully reimagined from the ground up.

Eric Swalwell Donor $$$ Pour In, Drinks Pour Out ... 100+ Booze Charges on Campaign Tab

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Disgraced ex-congressman Eric Swalwell is catching heat again -- this time for allegedly running up a boozy tab on his own campaign’s dime.

Swalwell’s campaign allegedly racked up more than 100 alcohol delivery charges over a four-year period starting in 2020 ... with booze bills reportedly tied straight to congressional campaign funds instead of his own wallet, according to a NY Post report.

Yeah … you read that right. Campaign cash -- the kind donors fork over to win elections -- allegedly being used for repeated liquor store runs.

Rep. Ilhan Omar My Accountant Made Me Rich on Accident!!!

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Representative Ilhan Omar says she and her husband aren't secretly sitting on millions despite what her financial paperwork seemed to show ... blaming an accounting error for the confusion.

Here’s the deal ... Omar's 2024 financial disclosure -- not a tax return -- listed her and husband Tim Mynett's assets somewhere between $6 million and $30 million, a huge jump from the previous year that raised plenty of eyebrows online.

An accountant allegedly listed several of Mynett's business interests as full assets without factoring in liabilities inflating the couple's apparent net worth. Omar's team says she didn't catch the error because she’s not directly involved in those businesses and relied on the filing being done correctly.

Justin Baldoni Blake Needs to Talk About Her Cash Pile in Trial!

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Justin Baldoni is calling out Blake Lively's recent request to block talk about her net worth from their upcoming trial ... telling the New York judge all that is super important -- especially 'cause Blake brought her money into the drama in the first place!

In legal docs filed by the actor and director Friday, and obtained by TMZ ... he argues talking about all the dough Blake is rolling in is relevant because she alleged she's lost millions of bucks due to the alleged smear campaign she claims Justin leveraged against her. She claims she lost $161 million as a result of Justin dragging her name through the mud.

Justin doesn't just want Blake's financial status and income streams brought up in the trial -- he says it's important her hubby Ryan Reynolds' is discussed, too, because she "typically does not accept acting opportunities which conflict with Reynolds’ acting schedule – particularly when he is able to garner a higher income for his movies than she can."

Offset Music Producer Throws Fit Over Rapper’s Album Seeking $$$

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Offset was just slapped with a federal lawsuit by a music producer who claims the rapper used his song on his solo album without first getting a deal in place ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, music producer Chase Dalton Rose aka ChaseTheMoney claimed Offset used his song “Worth It” on his second solo album, Set It Off, without an agreement in place with him.

The producer admits he worked on the song with Offset that would have allowed the rapper to record vocals over one of his songs, but said no agreement over compensation and transfer of rights was ever executed. He wants a full accounting and an order forcing Offset to fork over some of the money he made on the song.

Back in March 2025, Offset sued ChaseTheMoney, over the drama in federal court seeking a declaration from the court that Offset fulfilled his end of the deal with the producer.

Tory Lanez I'm Suing... and Want $1M Per Stab Wound!!!

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Tory Lanez is suing over a prison stabbing that put him in the hospital ... and he's seeking a whopping $100 million in damages.

The rapper just filed suit against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, plus the warden and 50 corrections officers at California Correctional Institution (CCI) in Tehachapi, where he was stabbed.

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In the docs, obtained by TMZ, Tory says he was stabbed 16 times by a fellow inmate wielding a shank in May 2025 and suffered permanent scarring to his face and two collapsed lungs.

Brooke Hogan Regrets Signing Off On Being Cut From Hulk's Will

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Brooke Hogan says walking away from Hulk Hogan’s will felt right at the time ... but now she regrets the fallout.

The daughter of the late Hulk Hogan got brutally honest on the “Hollywood Raw Podcast with Dax Holt and Adam Glyn,” revealing she removed herself from her dad’s will because she feared for her safety -- not because she didn’t want the money.

“There were situations that had me so scared,” she said. “I really took myself off the will because I was actually scared for myself, my family, my safety.”

Meghan Trainor Hitting Reset!!! Sells L.A. Mansion Amid Tour Cancellation

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Meghan Trainor is turning the page on a major chapter ... 'cause TMZ has learned she sold her Los Angeles area home the same day she pulled the plug on her upcoming tour.

Real estate sources tell us the Encino compound closed Thursday for $6,835,000, moving quickly after hitting the market just about a week ago. The gated estate offers a private retreat tucked behind tall hedges.

The property is expansive ... featuring 7 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and roughly 14,164 square feet of living space, all set on about 1.09 acres.