Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Show Up at Court for Showdown

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1:25 PM PT -- We got Blake Lively and her legal team walking out of the federal courthouse in lower Manhattan this afternoon ... they all stayed mum. We also got Justin Baldoni leaving the courthouse with a big fat grin.

We've learned no settlement has been reached.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni just walked into a New York City court house -- separately -- to face off in their ongoing legal battle.

Today's settlement conference was court-ordered in an effort to get the actors to hash out their differences. It's essentially a Hail Mary attempt to find a resolution before their May 18 trial date.

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As you know ... Blake filed a complaint against her "It Ends With Us" costar in December 2024, alleging he sexually harassed her while working on the film.

Since then, the clash has snowballed into one of the messiest Hollywood legal battles in recent memory, with discovery from the case pulling big-name stars like Taylor Swift and powerhouse production companies like Sony Pictures into the fray.

Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni Who Wore It Better?! (Court Edition)

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni showed up wearing almost the exact same outfit in court Wednesday ... so while the outcome of their legal battle is yet to be determined, you can decide who won the fashion showdown today.

That's right ... as if their case wasn't crazy enough already, it had the most bizarre twist when the two actors arrived basically matching before their settlement conference.

Blake donned a khaki double-breasted suit, tan vest, and pink button-up shirt with a green suede purse, while Baldoni similarly wore an olive teddy coat and pink scarf.

So we gotta ask...

President Trump Told Cops 'Everyone' Knew About Epstein's Crimes in 2006 ... Later Denied Knowledge

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Donald Trump told cops "everyone" knew about Jeffrey Epstein's evil acts with underage girls ... this according to an official FBI report.

The report -- several of the millions of Epstein document pages released by Trump's Department of Justice in recent weeks -- lays out the Palm Beach Police Department's investigation into the financier during the early 2000s.

While the document is heavily redacted, it's a 2019 interview with former Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter, who confirmed as much to the Miami Herald.

Epstein Files Videos Of Nearly Naked Women Unearthed ... But DOJ Says Not Criminal

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Jeffrey Epstein had a massive stash of videos depicting young, scantily clad females -- and we're now getting a glimpse into the pedophile's perverted world -- although none of it is criminal, at least according to the Department of Justice.

The DOJ recently released roughly 2,000 redacted videos as part of the latest dump of the Epstein Files ... and while you can see several of the victims in their underwear ... at no point do you ever see Epstein, or anyone else, touching or engaging with them in any way.

Check out the video showing a compilation of women whose faces the DOJ has concealed to protect their identities. Most of them are striking various poses or mimicking models walking a runway.

Considering Epstein's reputation, there's an obvious reason for concern ... but the feds say there were no crimes committed in these videos. In a 2025 memo, an FBI agent wrote they confiscated videos and photos from Epstein's electronic devices at his residences in NYC and Palm Beach.

'Looksmaxxing' Streamer Clavicular's Club Night Turns Ugly With Arrest!!!

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"Looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular just got a harsh dose of lawmaxxing ... 'cause the streamer just got busted and slapped with felony charges after allegedly sneaking into an Arizona nightclub with a fake ID and prescription drugs.

The controversial 20-year-old social media star -- real name Braden Peters -- was allegedly caught inside Casa Amigos late Saturday night, just before 11:20 PM, rolling in with a cameraman and a bodyguard.

According to the Scottsdale Police Department, officers teamed up with club security to escort the 20-year-old out ... and once he was in custody, they allegedly found a forged ID used to get inside, along with two prescription-only pills, on him.

Super Bowl Prostitution Arrests Police See Major Uptick ... Keep It In Your Pants, Fellas!!!

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Anyone lucky enough to score a ticket to Super Bowl LV better not try their luck with sex workers while they're partying and having fun, because you'll probably get arrested!

That's right, fellas ... Josh Singleton, Commander of the Santa Clara County Human Trafficking Task Force, tells TMZ ... his team of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers ain't messin' around when it comes to sex workers -- and if you get caught messin' around with them, you're gonna wind up in handcuffs!

Singleton gives everyone fair warning ... "Come have a good time at the Super Bowl. Don't engage in commercial sex because we're out in force and we're enforcing the laws!"

Anna Kepner Stepbrother Arrested After Asphyxiation Death On Cruise

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The stepbrother of Anna Kepner -- who was found asphyxiated during a family cruise vacation -- was arrested this week and appeared in a Florida courthouse Friday to face a judge, TMZ has confirmed.

According to a law enforcement source ... the 16-year-old stepbrother was led by U.S. Marshals into a Miami federal courtroom for an appearance ... but since he's a juvenile, the case was sealed. It's unclear if he has been charged in a federal complaint or indictment.

After his court appearance, the stepbrother was released to the custody of a guardian, according to ABC News.

On November 7, Kepner's body was reportedly discovered inside the cabin she shared with her stepbrother on the Carnival Horizon. She was allegedly asphyxiated after someone put her in a chokehold.

Stefon Diggs Sued Your Goons Beat Me Up After You Lied About Me Stealing Your Ferrari

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More legal trouble for Stefon Diggs ... he's getting slapped with a lawsuit a couple days before his New England Patriots play in Super Bowl LX.

The Patriots star wide receiver is being sued for defamation and more ... according to a new lawsuit obtained by TMZ.

In the docs, a man who claims he used to work for Stefon says in July 2024, Stefon requested he arrange for Stefon's Ferrari to be transported from Miami to New York and then to Houston ... but he says the Ferrari was stolen in Houston.

The guy claims law enforcement concluded the Ferrari was stolen by third parties in a sophisticated theft ... but he says Stefon started telling people in their circles that the guy stole the car.

Nancy Guthrie Abduction ALLEGED BITCOIN TEXTER GETS BOND

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The California man facing federal charges for allegedly texting Nancy Guthrie's family about the bitcoin ransom payment has been granted bond by a judge -- and may be outta federal custody in no time.

Derrick Callella, a 42-year-old man from Hawthorne, made his first court appearance Friday afternoon in U.S. District Court in Santa Ana.

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U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott ordered Callella to be released on $20,000 bond ... and he's been ordered to not to contact the alleged victims or witnesses.

Federal prosecutors claim Callella texted Nancy's daughter Annie and her son-in-law Tommaso Cioni, "Did you get the bitcoin were [sic] waiting on our end for the transaction."

'Home Alone' Star Daniel Stern Off The Hook In Hooker Case

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"Home Alone" star Daniel Stern is off the hook after getting hooked by police for allegedly trying to hire a hooker ... 'cause the criminal case against him has been legally terminated.

According to court officials, Daniel's attorneys appeared in court Friday for the first time since prosecutors in California charged the actor with soliciting prostitution ... he wasn't there himself, but his case was heard and dismissed.

A rep for the Ventura County District Attorney tells TMZ ... "The defendant did what he was supposed to do. He completed his education class and earned a dismissal. This is our standard disposition for first-time prostitution offenses."

Timothy Busfield Indicted on Child Sex Abuse Charges ... Attorney Says Case Is 'Fundamentally Unsound'

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Actor Timothy Busfield has formally been indicted on child sex abuse charges in New Mexico.

Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced the charges against Busfield, which include four counts of Criminal Sexual Contact of a Child.

The development comes weeks after the 68-year-old filmmaker was arrested on charges of child abuse and criminal sexual contact of a minor. We told you all about it ... Busfield was accused of touching young brothers -- ages 7 and 8 -- on the set of "The Cleaning Lady" several times between November 2022 and spring 2024.

Luigi Mangione Claims Case Is Clearly 'Double Jeopardy' in Court

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Luigi Mangione piped up for the first time in court ... claiming his case is clearly one of "double jeopardy" since he's being charged at both the state and federal level -- though it appears he's mistaken.

The alleged murderer appeared in court Friday while his legal team and federal prosecutors argued over a whole host of issues ... including whether state or federal prosecutors should get the first crack at him.

After the judge adjourned the court, officers led Luigi away ... and, he said, "One plus one is two, common sense tells you this is double jeopardy."

Nancy Guthrie Abduction Feds Arrest Man Who Allegedly Texted Family About Bitcoin

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Finally, an arrest in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping, but it's not one of her captors ... it's a guy the feds claim sent text messages to Nancy's family asking them about bitcoin ... and the FBI says they don't believe the guy has any connection to the ransom note.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the feds say a Los Angeles man named Derrick Callella texted Nancy's daughter Annie and her son-in-law Tommaso Cioni, "Did you get the bitcoin were [sic] waiting on our end for the transaction."

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The FBI says the texts were sent Wednesday, shortly after 'TODAY' anchor Savannah Guthrie uploaded a video of her siblings making a plea to Nancy's captors. In the video, Savannah mentioned the ransom note, begged for proof of life and said they were ready to talk.

Florida Firebug Allegedly Sets Friend Ablaze In Wild Video

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A teenage boy in Florida is facing a felony charge over a video that law enforcement says shows him intentionally setting his friend on fire on a beach.

The Marion County Sheriff's office says a 17-year-old kid in a viral video is seen creating a trail of gasoline from a campfire on the sand ... and splashing gas on another boy sitting nearby, causing him to light up. That kid ran into the lake to extinguish the flames.

The victim told his mom he got burned when he tried to throw a water bottle filled with gas into a fire ... but his dad found the video and called the sheriff. Cops later found the gas container in nearby shrubbery ... along with some "empty alcoholic beverage cans."

Epstein Files Deposition Pedo Dismisses Underage Sex Victim ... 'What Minor?'

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Jeffrey Epstein was put on the hot seat during a 2010 deposition over his criminal conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution ... but the pedophile financier didn't have a clue who his victim was, and even asked a lawyer, "What minor?"

In the stunning clip, Epstein tells the lawyer deposing him that he didn't know the name of his underage victim, but pled guilty anyway in 2009 to soliciting prostitution from someone under the age of 18. He also pleaded guilty to another count of soliciting prostitution and was sentenced to 18 months in jail in Florida under a plea deal with prosecutors.

The 2010 deposition, released in the latest tranche of Epstein Files, opens with the lawyer repeatedly asking Epstein if any female he interacted with was a prostitute prior to meeting him. Epstein gives the same response each time, saying he pleaded guilty to solicitation of prostitution. He then falsely claims he never pleaded guilty to soliciting sex from an underage prostitute.

Epstein Files Woody Allen's Wife Attacks Anthony Weiner's Teen Victim

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While most of the country was aghast at Anthony Weiner's relationship with a 15-year-old girl back in 2016, Woody Allen's wife, Soon-Yi Previn, seemed more disgusted with his victim ... according to an email exchange with Jeffrey Epstein.

In just-uncovered messages -- part of the millions of Epstein Files documents released by the Department of Justice -- Soon-Yi calls the minor "a despicable and disgusting person."

In one email, dated September 22, 2016, Soon-Yi writes ... "I know. It's an incredible story. You have to feel sorry for him. He can't seem to learn," referring to Weiner.

Then she takes a turn, going right at the underage female involved, writing ... "I also thought it was disgusting what the 15-year-old did to him."

She continued ... "I hate women who take advantage of guys and she is definitely one of them. She knew exactly what she was doing and how vulnerable Wiener was and she reeled him in like fish to bait."