1:20 PM PT -- Amazon said in a statement posted to X ... "We can confirm that an Amazon Air plane operated by 21 Air experienced an incident while attempting to land at Miami International Airport today. This is a fast-moving situation and we're still gathering details."
They added ... "We're working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened. Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved. We're doing everything we can to support those affected."
An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport Sunday ... leaving the jet stretched across a roadway as flames and thick black smoke poured from the wreckage.
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The Boeing 767 was arriving in Miami from San Juan, Puerto Rico around 2 PM when things went horribly wrong ... with video from the scene showing the massive aircraft down just outside the airport.
new video shows the aftermath of the amazon cargo plane crash at miami international airport, where the aircraft came to rest beyond the runway beside rows of vehicles.
Amber Eggers -- who starred on the show "Love After Lockup" -- has died after being hospitalized in Georgia, TMZ has learned.
Her mom, Monica Eggers, tells TMZ ... Amber died Thursday night at a hospital in Atlanta after she was admitted several days earlier because she wasn't feeling well. Monica said doctors couldn't keep Amber's heart beating any longer, and her daughter ultimately died from acute liver failure.
You may recall ... Amber appeared on Season 2 of We TV's popular reality series, "Love After Lockup," which aired in 2019. Amber was dating Vincent Gonzalez while she was behind bars, and they even got engaged ... but their relationship ended after she got out.
Mark Sanchez has agreed to plead guilty in connection to the stabbing incident that took place in Indianapolis last year ... TMZ has learned.
According to court documents ... the former New York Jets star came to an agreement with prosecutors just 5 days before his criminal trial was set to begin -- asking the judge to set aside the trial start date and "set this matter for a guilty plea and sentencing hearing."
Sanchez's legal advisor, Nick Sanchez Jr., said, “This is a positive development. We are finalizing an agreement with the prosecutor’s office that provides a path toward resolving the state’s case. We’re also encouraged by the constructive conversations taking place regarding the related civil matter. There is real momentum toward bringing this entire chapter to a close."
Ariana Grandewill still be taking time for herself … but after she wraps up promoting her next film, "Focker-In-Law" ... TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... before the pop star announced her plan to take a break … there were a few work commitments she knew would still be on the books.
Our sources say Ariana will be doing some press appearances for the 'Meet The Parents' franchise sequel, a film which Ariana has a major role in alongside Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro. The film is scheduled for release in November.
Lionel Richie is heading home to recover after a stint in the hospital for cardiac-related issues ... TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... the legendary singer checked out of the hospital in St. Louis Wednesday afternoon after spending 3 days under doctors' care. We're told he's currently making his way back to Los Angeles.
3:40 PM PT -- The management team of Chico DeBarge tells TMZ ... "We want to make it clear that Chico DeBarge does not use drugs and has maintained a clean and healthy lifestyle for quite some time. Any allegations, statements, or implications suggesting otherwise should not be attributed to Chico. Regarding the outstanding warrant associated with Chico's arrest, the warrant was related to a non-drug-related civil matter. Chico and his legal representatives are addressing the matter through the appropriate legal channels."
The statement continues, "Chico DeBarge remains focused on his music, his personal wellness, and his professional commitments. He has been actively performing across the country and is currently preparing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his acclaimed album, Long Time No See, while continuing his “Long Time No See” Tour. Chico has worked hard throughout his career to maintain the highest standards of personal and professional integrity. He is grateful for the continued support of his fans, family, promoters, venues, and colleagues throughout the music industry."
James and Chico DeBarge were arrested last week for drug possession during a traffic stop in Los Angeles -- and cops say they found possible fentanyl and meth on the 80s singing sensations.
Our law enforcement sources tell us ... James and Chico were busted on the night of August 27 in Burbank, CA, after police pulled them over for traffic violations.
We're told James was driving a Chevy Tahoe that was towing a Nissan SUV with Chico sitting inside. Our sources say the SUVs did not have license plates and the siblings were not wearing seatbelts ... both of which would be traffic violations.
Davis Mallory is Instagram official with his new girlfriend ... a year after announcing he was "no longer gay."
"The Challenge" and "The Real World: Denver" alum hard-launched his relationship with Rachel Vaughanover the weekend, sharing vacation snaps of the couple kissing and smiling for a selfie.
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Davis tells TMZ ... he first met Rachel in Hawaii in February 2022 while DJing a wedding. He says they began traveling together, became best friends and eventually fell in love ... officially starting their relationship this past August. He tell us they're not living together yet.
A massive search for a 5-year-old girl in South Carolina ended in tragedy Monday when police said her body was found floating in a river.
The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office announced that the remains of Saylor Hayes were discovered Monday morning in the Waccamaw River near where the girl's family rented a home in Hagley Estates on Pawleys Island, SC.
The sheriff said hundreds of people were involved in the intense search over a two-day period. Sheriff deputies, K9 units, police boats, and divers were among those who participated in the effort.
10:30 AM PT -- Los Angeles D.A. Nathan Hochman addressed the media after the hearing ... saying the death penalty remains on the table, but prosecutors have not decided whether they will explore that route.
TMZ also asked Hochman about D4vd substituting his legal counsel ... and he said he expects the public defender will give the singer "zealous" representation as the case proceeds.
9:12 AM PT -- D4vd pleaded not guilty and is expected back in court on October 19.
D4vd has just suffered a big blow in his murder case ... his lawyers told the judge they can't rep him anymore, a public defender has stepped in, and it's apparent the singer has run out of cash.
Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski and Regina Peter told the judge they are unable to continue representing D4vd. Although they did not give a reason, everything screams ... D4vd is broke.
Berk, Bednarski and Peter tell TMZ ... "This morning the court granted our request to withdraw as counsel and appointed the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office, after it was determined David qualified for appointed counsel."
The lawyers go on ... "We continue to support David and his defense against these serious charges. We are grateful that the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office has taken over the representation and that David has a highly capable and committed team of attorneys and investigators behind him."
A public defender has stepped in, citing the fact D4vd is indigent.
Hugh Hefner’s ex-girlfriend, Karissa Shannon, is expecting her first child with her new boyfriend ... TMZ has learned.
Karissa tells TMZ ... she is 2 months pregnant and already had her first ultrasound to “confirm everything is healthy and normal.”
The former 'Girls Next Door' star is currently living in Michigan with her partner, who she has been with for over a year. The model is working to pivot into real estate.
Karissa first announced the news on Lisa Guerrero's podcast.
Karissa and her twin sister Kristina were Hugh’s girlfriends. The twins moved into the Playboy mansion in 2008 and moved out in 2010.
Josh Jacobs has been sidelined by the NFL amid his criminal case ... TMZ Sports has learned the league placed the Packers star running back on the Commissioner's Exempt List.
We're told by the NFL Jacobs may not practice or attend games while he's on the list.
The league tells us Jacobs can, however, be permitted at the Packers' facility on a limited basis -- with the club's permission -- for meetings, individual workouts, therapy and rehab, along with other approved non-football activities.
Tom Cruise is slamming his foot on the gas pedal again with a sequel to his ultra-popular 1990 NASCAR flick, "Days of Thunder," but this time aroundAnne Hathaway is coming along for the ride.
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That's right ... Cruise will be driving the film, aptly titled, "Days of Thunder 2," with Hathway in the passenger seat and it's set to be released June 2, 2028. Cruise will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle and Hathaway will play a team owner and engineer.
The costars cut a promo for the sequel, which was posted on Instagram, and it begins with Cruise checking to see if the camera is on as a pregnant Hathaway stands nearby.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday morning in Indianapolis ... after cops accused the veteran NFL star of driving while intoxicated.
According to jail records, Allen, 34, was booked on charges of OWI while endangering another person, as well as DWI with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher early Sunday morning. Both offenses are listed as misdemeanors.
A rep for Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department tells TMZ ... shortly after 1:00 AM, IMPD officers conducted a traffic investigation in the 100 block of S. Meridian Street after observing a vehicle park in a no-parking zone.
Bryan Kohberger wants to get the judge on his quadruple murder conviction booted off the case -- because he says the justice disqualified himself by calling him a "faceless coward."
Judge Steven Hippler presided over Kohberger's 2025 trial in which Bryan pleaded guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
At his sentencing, Kohberger admitted to killing Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin inside their home in 2022, but he never gave a motive for the murders. Judge Hippler called Kohberger a "faceless coward" before sentencing him under a plea deal.
A teenager driving a BMW plowed into an NYPD patrol car, causing it to overturn and catch on fire -- police say -- and the aftermath of the insane crash was all caught on video.
The New York Police Department tells us the fiery incident went down in the wee hours Friday in The Bronx, New York, where 19-year-old Gamal Ali was behind the wheel of the burgundy BMW driving along with Bruckner Expressway right behind the police cruiser.
Suddenly, Ali slammed into the rear of the cop car, which flipped over, but somehow ended up back on its wheels, according to police.
NBA YoungBoy's 2018 aggravated assault and kidnapping case is coming back to haunt him ... a new video shows the rapper manhandling his then-girlfriend in a hotel hallway in a scene totally reminiscent of Diddy, but his lawyer says it's no biggie.
The 3-plus-minute clip -- which was posted on social media Thursday night -- is tough to watch, due to the brutal violence.