6/2/2026 3:19 PM -- Rep. Ogles has since deleted the X post.
Senator Ted Cruz is publicly pushing back on a member of his own party ... splitting with Rep. Andy Oglesover homosexuality's place in America, generally, and specifically, Pride Month celebrations.
Our guy Jacobgot Ted on Capitol Hill reacting to Congressman Ogles eyebrow-raising X post going after the LGBTQ community ... and he didn't hesitate to distance himself, saying, "the behavior of consenting adults is their business."
If ya missed Ogles' social media shot Tuesday morning, the U.S. Rep from Tennessee posted ... "Homosexuality has no place in America. Happy Nuclear Family Month."
Rep. Ogles' X post comes on the second day of June, which is nationally recognized as Pride Month ... though governors in Tennessee and Indiana have alternately declared June as Nuclear Family Month.
Taylor Swift's wedding guest list is slowly coming into focus ... 'cause we've learned Benson Boonehas been invited to the big day ... and he's gonna be there!!!
Sources familiar with the guest list tell TMZ ... Benson scored a RSVP to Taylor and Travis Kelce's wedding and is expected to attend .... though it's unclear if he was given a plus one or will bring one.
The timing certainly works ... the wedding is planned for July 3, and Benson's next scheduled performance isn't until July 7 in Pittsburgh, giving him a clear window to celebrate with the bride and groom.
All signs are starting to point away from a potential Taylor Swiftwedding in Rhode Island ... because cops in the Ocean State tell us they're not aware of a big event going down at venues linked to Taylor and Travis Kelce.
There's a buzz about Taylor and Travis getting hitched in Rhode Island, in one of 2 places -- Ocean House resort in Westerly or Taylor's estate in the same town -- but cops in Westerly say that's news to them.
Westerly Police Department Chief Paul Gingerella tells TMZ ... neither cops nor the town have been involved with or aware of any weddings involving Taylor and Travis during the dates in question.
For context, the chief says police were involved with Olivia Culpo's wedding a couple of years ago at Ocean House -- so, it makes sense he'd be notified about Travis and Taylor's big day -- but, he tells us his force is not currently involved in any wedding plans or security.
Hop on board y'all ... can you guess which sexy singer put her summer-ready bod on full display in this eye-popping shot?!?
This hot star from Sweden will "Never Forget You!" She's been on the scene for a minute now, but her "Midnight Sun" tour is going viral on social media these days ...
A$AP Rocky is looking back on the terrifying shooting at his Beverly Hills home while he, Rihanna and their family were inside -- and it's clear the whole thing still hits hard.
In a new interview, the rapper says it's "f***** up" somebody tried to harm him and his family ... explaining the incident took away the peace and happiness of just being free.
The shooting went down back in March, with prosecutors saying several bullets struck the property while Rocky was inside with Rihanna and their kids. The alleged shooter -- Ivanna Lisette Ortiz -- has since been charged with attempted murder and multiple felony gun charges. She insisted in court she "wasn't attempting murder."
Freedom 250 performers keep dropping like flies ... and now Milli Vanilli's Fab Morvan is backing out.
Fabsays he was all about performing for his country at first, but as he explained to CNN, things changed, and the event is no longer what he signed up for.
Fab says he started to get cold feet when he saw Young MCpull out ... he was worried the "Bust A Move" artist knew something he didn't.
Chris shared a snap of the two on social media, with Britney sporting a sleek new hairdo ... super straight locks instead of her usual voluminous look.
Britney seems like she's a big fan of Chris' ... posing for the photo with her tongue sticking out while holding up a couple curling irons.
Sabrina Carpenter is seeking court-ordered protection from a man she says showed up to her home less than 24 hours after being arrested for allegedly trying to enter her front door ... TMZ has learned.
The singer's legal team beelined it to court Friday and filed a petition for a restraining order against a 31-year-old man named William Applegate ... according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ.
Sabrina claims Applegate showed up at her L.A. home on May 23, unannounced and uninvited ... and she says it was "clear to [her] that his approach was deliberate, calculated and aggressive, which is deeply alarming."
The filing includes photos from Sabrina’s Ring camera ... showing a man at her front door.
Tory Lanez is asking a federal judge for a restraining order against a prison guard he fears plans to move him to a dangerous area of prison ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Tory, who is currently housed at the California Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo, claims he is dealing with ongoing threats, intimidation, and harassment ... causing him to fear for his life.
In the paperwork, Tory’s team says a prison guard plans to move him to a more “dangerous housing unit." His team also claims a correction officer referenced Tory’s near-fatal attack last year in a threatening manner.
9:15 AM PT --Boosie Badazz's lawyer, Carl A. Moore tells TMZ ... "We plan to vigorously investigate and defend Mr. Hatch against these allegations --- we wish everyone would reserve any judgement and allow this case to play out in court."
He adds, "Mr. Hatch was trying to defend his female relative who was being escorted out of the club by the security guard. He was trying to deescalate the situation. We're trying to obtain any surveillance from the club that will show what exactly happened."
Boosie Badazz is facing a felony charge for allegedly smashing a glass hookah base over a nightclub bouncer's head.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Boosie’s criminal charge stems from an alleged incident at Dome nightclub in Houston.
The Houston Police Department says security guard Edward Iglehart was clearing out the club at closing time on May 24 when he got into it with a female patron who wanted to use the bathroom.
Dua Lipaand Callum Turner were glowing on their big day ... and you can feel the love in their wedding photos.
Check out the pics from Dua and Callum's wedding ceremony ... they're absolutely beaming as they tie the knot in an intimate ceremony in England.
The British pop star and her actor beau got hitched Sunday at the Old Marylebone Town Hall in London ... and photos show them smiling and holding hands as they walk down the building's front steps with family members on either side tossing confetti in the air.
HOV was headlining Roots Picnic in Philadelphia on Saturday night when he started freestyling ... and it sounds like he clapped back at some of the biggest names in hip-hop.
Fans online think Jay took aim at Nicki and her husband, rapping ... "That lady back on the stuff, she sound like she in love with 'em / Her Ken can't even … Take they kids … enough of them."
Foster Sylvers, the standout child star of the 1970s family R&B group The Sylvers, has died ... TMZ has learned.
Foster's brother, Leon Sylvers III, tells TMZ he died in hospice following a battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. More updates will come from their sister, Pat Sylvers.
The Sylvers skyrocketed to fame in the '70s with hits like "Fool's Paradise, "Boogie Fever," and "Hot Line." The group had many iterations during their decade in the spotlight ... the above photo shows James, Foster, Edmund, Ricky, and Angie.
Congrats are in order for Dua Lipa ... 'cause she's now a married woman!
The British pop star wed actor Callum Turner Sunday in London, opting for a small ceremony at the Old Marylebone Town Hall in London. Photos published online show the thrilled newlyweds smiling wide as they walk down the town hall's steps with family members on either side.
They were celebrated by 8 of their loved ones, according to The Sun, who threw confetti their way before they slipped into a black vehicle.
6:30 PM PT -- Ronald LaPread died following a brief illness, his representative tells TMZ.
Ronald LaPread -- one of the founding members and bassist for soul band the Commodores -- has died.
His daughter, music producer Soraya LaPread, shared the sad news on social media Saturday. She did not divulge any details of his passing, but NZ Herald reported he died following a "sudden medical event" in Auckland. Ronald had been living in New Zealand since the 1980s.
TMZ has reached out so Soraya and the Commodores for comment ... so far, no word back.
