Sean 'Diddy' Combs Diddy Bopping Around Fort Dix

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Diddy's getting his steps in behind bars ... TMZ has obtained video showing him out for one of his daily walks inside FCI Fort Dix.

The footage is quick, but it's a rare glimpse of the Bad Boy founder on prison grounds in New Jersey.

Take a look ... Diddy can be seen making his rounds inside the federal compound Monday afternoon, dressed in a light T-shirt, shorts, sneakers, and a hat.

We're told the video was shot around 2 PM -- right in the middle of Diddy's regular outdoor routine.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Diddy spends about two hours walking the compound every day, from roughly 1 PM to 3 PM, as long as the weather cooperates.

Ex-Florida Democratic Governor Nominee Andrew Gillum Busted In Alabama For Drug Possession

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Andrew Gillum -- the ex-politician who lost to Ron DeSantis by a slim margin in the 2018 Florida governor's race -- was arrested last week in Alabama on drug offenses, TMZ has learned.

Gillum was taken into custody Thursday night by officers in Daphne, AL, and then booked in the Baldwin County jail for possession of dangerous drugs, drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana, according to online police records. The Daphne PD has yet to release details on what led to his latest brush with the law.

You may recall ... in 2020, Gillum and another man were found dazed and confused inside a room by paramedics at the Mondrian Hotel in South Beach, Florida. Another man discovered the two and called 911, worried that the person with Gillum had possibly overdosed.

Marcellus Wiley Alleged Sexual Assault Victim Using Wife's Claims Against Him

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Ex-NFL star Marcellus Wiley's sexual assault accuser is trying to use his recent domestic violence arrest against him in court ... TMZ has learned.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Janine de Novais and her legal team submitted exhibits related to Marcellus' recent arrest to support their effort to compel Columbia University to hand over documents they believe will help them with their case against Marcellus. Janine is suing Marcellus, claiming he raped her in a dorm room in 1994 when they were both students at Columbia.

Janine's legal team attached the complaint and a no-contact order entered in the case about Marcellus' wife, Annemarie Wiley, claiming he threatened to kill her and poked her in the face during an argument in a Florida hotel room.

As TMZ first reported, Marcellus was arrested after he and his wife spoke to officers.

Karmelo Anthony Fighting for New Trial, New Judge

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Karmelo Anthony's new attorneys are making a bold first move ... asking for a new trial and trying to sideline the judge who presided over his murder case.

The defense filed two major motions Tuesday -- one seeking to remove Judge John Roach from all remaining post-trial proceedings, and another asking the court to throw out Anthony's conviction altogether. Anthony's lawyers argue the new-trial issues should be decided by a different judge and want Judge Roach to recuse himself.

In the recusal motion, Anthony's attorneys point to Roach's post-verdict interview with a local TV station and his written statement to Fox News ... arguing he publicly endorsed the guilty verdict, defended his courtroom rulings, and declared Anthony received a fair trial -- comments they say make it impossible for him to fairly rule on the defense's post-trial motions.

Ex-Florida Democratic Governor Nominee Andrew Gillum Cops Say He Had Meth, Cut Straws, Bong During Bust

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Andrew Gillum -- the former Florida politician who lost to Ron DeSantis by a slim margin in the 2018 governor's race  -- allegedly had methamphetamine, cut straws, weed, pipes and a bong on him when he was arrested in Alabama.

According to the incident report, obtained by TMZ ... Gillum was arrested last week on U.S. Highway 98 near Walmart Drive in Daphne, where cops say they found 3 grams of methamphetamine, 8 pre-rolled marijuana joints, 4 cut straws, 3 pipes, and a bong during the bust.

Police say they pulled Gillum over because he was driving erratically.

We broke the story ... the ex-gubernatorial candidate was arrested and charged with felony unlawful possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

Nolan Wells Death Sheriff's Office Investigating Viral Horn Island Clip

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2:27 PM PT -- Nolan's family hired prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump and is calling for a "thorough and transparent investigation" into the teen's death, according to a press release.

The mystery surrounding the death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells has taken another twist ... law enforcement is investigating a viral video that allegedly shows a heated Fourth of July confrontation on Horn Island, near where his body was found.

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Check out the clip ... it appears to show a tense argument involving several people gathered near the shoreline as boats line the beach.

The video has sparked widespread speculation online that it could be connected to Nolan's disappearance -- but, so far, there's no confirmation that's actually the case.

Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter tells TMZ his office is aware of the circulating video, and investigators are actively looking into it as part of the ongoing investigation.

D4vd Murder Trial Prosecutor Celeste's Family Is Doing 'Well'

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Celeste Rivas' family is doing as well as can be expected given the circumstances ... so says one of the main prosecutors in D4vd's murder case.

We got Beth Silverman before a status hearing on Tuesday ... and we asked her about the family of the slain teenager.

She told us, "They're doing as well as possible, thanks for asking" ... but remained mum when we asked her what justice in this case might look like.

Mystikal Convicted Rapist Checks Into 'Alcatraz of the South'

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Mystikal's now doing hard time behind bars ... because he was just transferred to the notorious Angola Prison in Louisiana ... TMZ has learned.

The Grammy-nominated rapper, whose real name is Michael Tyler, will be housed in protective custody at the maximum-security prison -- known as the "Alcatraz of the South" -- according to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections.

We're told Mystikal's custody arrangement was the best option due to his celebrity status ... and he'll be kicking back in his own single occupancy cell.

Previously, Mystikal was locked up for four long years in Ascension Parish Jail while his rape case slogged through the court system. Under a plea deal with prosecutors, Mystikal copped to third-degree rape and was sentenced to 20 years in The Big House.

Kim Kardashian To Judge Guy Who Sent Ring, Plan B Is Delusional ... I Still Need Protection!!!

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Kim Kardashian says she still needs court-ordered protection from a man she claims sent her Plan B and a diamond ring ... telling a judge he's as delusional, angry and obsessed as ever.

The reality star's lawyers -- Shawn Holley and Kate Mangels -- filed to extend Kim's restraining order against Nicholas Costanza ... it's set to expire Wednesday and they say Costanza hasn't mellowed out in the slightest.

Kim claims that since the order was issued in July 2021, Costanza's "delusional beliefs, anger and obsession have not improved" ... and she says he's even sent her numerous messages over the years in violation of the court order.

Cassie Ex-Male Escort Denies Threatening Diddy’s Ex in TikTok Video

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One of the male escorts involved in freak-offs with Cassie is telling a judge he never threatened Diddy’s ex ... despite her claims otherwise ... TMZ has learned.

Clayton Howard, former male escort-turned-law student, filed a declaration in his case against Cassie and Diddy.

As TMZ first reported, Cassie called out Clayton over a since-deleted 9-minute TikTok he posted on June 7, in which he called her a whore and said, “Bitch, I'm going to burn you out with fire."

Jermaine Dupri to Sony Pay Up for My Mariah Carey & Usher Hits!!!

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July 8, 2 PM PT -- Sony Music tells TMZ ... "This matter concerns a royalty accounting dispute the parties were actively engaged in attempting to resolve. We are disappointed that So-So Def elected to pursue litigation rather than continue that dialogue."

Jermaine Dupri wants Sony to face the music ... filing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit over royalties he says never made it into his record label's pockets.

According to a newly filed lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Jermaine and his record label So So Def Recordings claim Sony underpaid and withheld royalties tied to a long list of hit albums -- including projects involving Mariah Carey, Usher, Kris Kross, Jagged Edge, Bow Wow, and more.

Jermaine claims the issues didn't come to light until 2023 ... when he says Sony began issuing new and amended royalty statements. The suit says a 2025 audit uncovered years of alleged accounting errors, missing royalties, and previously unreported earnings ... prompting So So Def to demand roughly $18 million.

Prince Harry Loses Privacy Lawsuit Against Daily Mail

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Prince Harry's war with the British tabloids just hit another roadblock ... because he and a group of celebrity pals struck out in court against the publisher of the Daily Mail.

Harry and the other high-profile claimants accused Associated Newspapers Limited of illegally digging up information for stories about them ... but after an 11-week trial, the High Court ruled they simply didn't prove it.

In a 436-page judgment, the judge found the claimants failed to show the reporting stemmed from unlawful information gathering ... saying there were legitimate explanations for how the information could have been obtained -- so, the case was dismissed.

Nipsey Hussle Kids Paid Out Share From Estate Worth Millions

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7:36 PM PT -- A rep for Nipsey Hussle's estate tells TMZ ... “The estate has been finalized, and Nipsey’s assets have been distributed to their rightful beneficiaries, his children. We are grateful to have reached this milestone and remain committed to honoring Nipsey’s legacy while protecting the privacy of his loved ones. Thank you to everyone who continues to support that legacy.”

Nipsey Hussle’s children finally received their cut of the late rapper’s estate ... TMZ has learned.

Per court docs obtained by TMZ, Nipsey’s children, 17-year-old Emani and 9-year-old Kross, have been paid out in cash and other assets.

The estate, which was reportedly worth an estimated $11 million, is run by Nipsey’s brother Blacc Sam. For years … Blacc fought with Emani’s mom, Tanisha Foster, for years over the inheritance. The parties resolved their differences last year.

NFL Star Marcellus Wiley Wife Claims He Raped Her As She Files For Restraining Order, Divorce

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'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' alum Annemarie Wiley has slapped her husband, Marcellus Wiley, with a divorce and request for restraining order after his recent arrest for domestic violence ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Annemarie is asking the court to order her estranged husband to stay 100 yards away from her and allow her to use their L.A. home exclusively.

The move comes after Marcellus was arrested over the weekend after Annemarie claimed he got physical with her in a Florida hotel room. Marcellus denied the claims but was arrested for domestic violence.

Claude Lemieux Will Taps Wife to Administer His Estate

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Prior to his tragic passing, Claude Lemieux picked his wife to run his estate … this according to the late hockey star’s will.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the late NHL star said in his will that he wanted to have his wife, Deborah Lemieux, appointed as the administrator of his estate.

The legal papers say everything will be distributed pursuant to the terms of a separate trust … and the beneficiaries include Deborah, their son Brendan, their daughter Claudia, his grandson Luc and his granddaughter Sutton.

Travis Kelce Dealing With Court Battle Right Before Taylor Swift Wedding

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Travis Kelce was dealing with legal issues in the days before his mega-wedding to Taylor Swift ... TMZ has learned.

In new docs, obtained by TMZ, Travis and his pal Patrick Mahomes claim the shoe company 1587 Sneakers is trying to sue them in New York federal court, which picked the wrong place to file.

Travis and Patrick argue they lack sufficient ties to New York to be hauled into court there ... despite 1587 Sneakers claiming the NFL pros regularly participate in national advertising campaigns and can therefore be sued in NY.