The morning Christine Banfield was murdered was even more chilling than many realized ... with a new documentary laying out what investigators say was a carefully planned plot from start to finish.
Detective Thomas Gadell breaks down the case in FOX Nation's "The Au Pair Affair: Murder in Suburbia" ... detailing the actions of Brendan Banfield, who was recently sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of the deaths of his wife, Christine, and a stranger, Joe Ryan.
According to investigators, Banfield orchestrated an elaborate BDMS-fueled scheme involving his family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhaes, whom prosecutors said he was romantically involved with.
Michelle Obama says "The Traitors" is the only reality show she'd ever sign up for ... and Congresswoman Sarah McBride is giving the idea a strong endorsement.
Charlie caught up with McBride on Capital Hill, and she told TMZ DC ... Michelle entering the castle as a Faithful would make for the greatest reality TV season of all time!!!
It's safe to say Jennifer Lopez isn't settling for the bare minimum when it comes to romance ... 'cause if you're planning to slide into her DMs, don't bother.
J Lo was on "Watch What Happens Live" when Andy Cohen asked her whether a guy could shoot his shot by messaging her on Instagram ... and her answer came fast -- a hard "no."
Check out the clip ... J Lo's reaction says it all. She looks completely unimpressed by the idea, adding that if someone really wanted to get in touch with her, they'd find a way.
Savannah Guthrie is still grappling with the disappearance of her mom, Nancy ... and she got emotional revealing the advice she believes her mom would be giving her right now.
The "Today" show co-host fought back tears during a conversation with Jenna Bush Hager, opening up about the difficult reality of carrying on with work while still wondering what happened to her mom.
Savannah admitted it hasn't been easy balancing her emotions with the demands of live TV, saying there are times she feels like she has to hold everything together in order to do her job.
Soap star Kirsten Storms says she has no plans to return to "General Hospital" due to ongoing issues with her ex-husband, Brandon Barash, and an alleged phone hack.
Kirsten posted an emotional message on social media Sunday addressing the ongoing drama in her life, which includes Brandon obtaining a restraining order against her over concerns about her mental health. The drama erupted months after Kirsten left "General Hospital" in mid-2025 to "take a break" and to move to Tennessee with her family.
In her social post, the actress says ... "Given what's been going on, I can't say I will feel comfortable heading back to Los Angeles and returning to work. This has been an eye opening experience about the downside of my profession."
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is taking a major swipe at Scott Pelley, saying the fired "60 Minutes" correspondent is totally detached from reality.
Carr ripped Scott in a social media post, calling him out for criticizing the new CBS leadership and his dismissal from the popular newsmagazine show.
One of the reasons why trust in media is so low is because many legacy journalists are completely out of touch.
You could not get away with that behavior at any run of the mill job. It is revealing to see how blind some are to that.
@BrendanCarrFCC
After CBS showed him the door after 37 years with the network, Scott told The New York Times he didn't think for a moment he would be fired ... even though things got really heated between him and new CBS brass.
In his X post, the FCC bigwig references the NYT interview, branding Scott's statements as "completely out of touch." He says Scott's behavior would not be tolerated at any run of the mill job.
Sarah Michelle Gellar is mourning the death of her "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" costar Anthony Head ... and her tribute is sure to make fans bawl.
Not long after news broke that Head -- who played Rupert Giles -- died of complications from pneumonia ... SMG shared her heartbreak on Instagram.
Along with several snaps from the classic '90s series. Sarah wrote ... "'Tell Giles I figured it out and I’m ok.' Well, I don’t have it figured out, and I’m not ok. But I know I’m the lucky one because I knew you. Thank you to Daisy and Emily, who not only shared their dad with me, but with the world."
Get ready for the most dramatic day of the year ... it's almost time for the 2026 Tony Awards!!!
Sunday's ceremony is going to be a star-studded event, full of A-list nominees and performers, like Queen Latifah, Daniel Radcliffe, Dylan Mulvaney and more. Plus, it's hosted by Pink ... so here's hoping for a night of near-constant aerial gymnastics!
These stars can do it all ... sing, dance, and act -- 8 times a week, mind you -- and you can watch them all show off their chops this weekend when the Tony Awards come roaring into view.
Actor Anthony Head, who shot to fame playing Rupert Giles on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" before playing Rupert Mannion on "Ted Lasso," is dead.
According to his daughters, actresses Emily and Daisy Head, Anthony died of complications from pneumonia. They say he went peacefully, surrounded by family.
Emily and Daisy told the Press Association in a statement ... "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our extraordinary father, Anthony Head."
They went on to say ... "It has been, and forever will be, an honour and a privilege to be his daughters, and to have witnessed firsthand the impact both he and his work have had on so many."
Emily and Daisy say their grief is "far greater than the hole he has left behind" ... and their father's legacy lives on through his work and the impact he had on audiences.
They conclude ... "How lucky we are to know we are able to watch him doing what he loved, even when he is no longer with us."
Anthony recently appeared in "Ted Lasso" as former football club owner Rupert Mannion, and also had roles in "The Iron Lady," "Persuasion," "The Inbetweeners" and "Manchild" ... among others.
It's looking like a "Baywatch" girl summer for Megan Thee Stallion ... 'cause she was just spotted showing off her body-ody in a bikini on set!!!
Check out the footage ... the rapper hit the sand in Long Beach in an orange and white bikini paired with a matching sarong ... and it looked like she was feeling herself as she flaunted her rock-solid abs while cameras were rolling.
Duane Ollingerspent the final days of his life battling pneumonia in a Texas hospital ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the star of Discovery Channel's "Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch" had been admitted to a hospital in Amarillo and was in the ICU when he died.
Sources say Duane had also been battling ALS, which was an underlying condition. However, we're told pneumonia is what ultimately led to his death.
Kelly Dodd is coming clean about a decision she would've never admitted during the pandemic ... she actually got vaccinated against COVID after all ... and she regrets the jab.
The former "Real Housewives of Orange County" star made the confession during a candid appearance on Jamie Kennedy's "Hate To Break It To Ya" podcast ... and you'll want to watch the full exchange for yourself, because Jamie's reaction is almost as shocking as Kelly's admission.
Kelly says her outspoken resistance to masks, vaccines and COVID protocols ultimately cost her dearly ... claiming she was fired from 'RHOC' after refusing to fall in line during the pandemic.
Then Kelly dropped the bomb ... admitting to secretly getting vaxxed.
Brandi Glanville isn't looking in the rearview mirror -- 'cause she tells TMZ there is absolutely zero chance she'll ever return to "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."
The TV firecracker climbed aboard the TMZ Brunch Bus tour alongside her 'Unfiltered' podcast cohost James Maas and didn't mince words ... saying she'd much rather do a game show than jump back into a reality TV world where people wind up "going to jail or getting divorced."
Catch the full clip, 'cause Brandi gets refreshingly honest about where she's at these days ... opening up about rebuilding her confidence after a difficult stretch of dealing with facial issues, anxiety, and stepping away from the spotlight.
