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The family of the Georgia math teacher who died in a prank-gone-wrong is crowdfunding to put his kids through college ... and generous folks have already donated over $483,000 and counting.

Jason Hughes' wife, Krista May, started a GoFundMe with a $75,000 goal to pay for "immediate expenses and a future college fund for his children" ... and money has been pouring in from across the country.

As of this post, the GoFundMe has $483,492 and counting.

Jason's family says ... "Jason's life was a blessing to so many, and his untimely passing will be indescribably difficult for his wife and two young boys for years to come. Please use this opportunity to come alongside them in their time of immediate need and future planning for his children."

President Donald Trump initially blamed Iran for last month's attack on an Iranian elementary school, but now that a preliminary inquiry reportedly determined the U.S. to be at fault ... he says he doesn't know anything about the strike.

While meeting with the press Wednesday outside the White House, Trump was asked about the ongoing military investigation, which is reportedly holding the U.S. responsible for the Tomahawk missile strike.

When asked if he personally took responsibility, Trump answered, "For what?"

A jury has reached its decision in the lawsuit against Ye -- the rapper formerly known as Kanye West ... and they sided with his former employee.

Ye has been ordered to pay $140k for medical expenses and lost wages to Tony Saxton, much lower than the $1.7M he was asking for.

Tony sued Ye for more than $1 million for alleged unpaid wages, and accused Ye of subjecting him to unsafe working conditions and wrongful termination.

"Pawn Stars" star Rick Harrison wants the back-and-forth with his son Corey over medical bills handled privately ... not in the media.

Rick tells TMZ ... "Corey and I will work this out by talking to each other and not the media."

He continues ... "We appreciate everyone's support and concern but feel it is in the best interest of all to concentrate on Corey's recovery at this time."

Eminem lost a family member ... TMZ has learned his maternal grandmother is dead.

Sources close to the family with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the rapper's grandma, Betty, died Tuesday at her home in Missouri. We're told she died from complications due to breast cancer.

Eminem, we're told, was not with his grandma when she passed.

Betty was the mother of Eminem's mom, Debbie, who died in December 2024 following a battle with advanced lung cancer.

Can you guess which Hollywood hottie put her ab crack on blast in this eye-popping party suit?

Okay, she's not actually from Hollywood -- she grew up in London -- but she's always hustling and bustling in Los Angeles. You may recall her voice on Netflix's "Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight."

Nicole Kidman says bad dental hygiene is a deal breaker for her ... and not only in real life -- on camera, too!

The Oscar winner told "Las Culturistas" podcast hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, "I cannot stand bad breath ... If I say, 'Breathe on me,' and I have to recoil -- yikes!"

And she means it ... the offense fires Nicole up so much she actually named names during her interview, and you won't believe who she called out.

The Department of War is reportedly so mad about some pictures taken of Pete Hegseth that officials have told several photographers not to come back to the Pentagon.

Here's the deal ... the Secretary of War has delivered multiple press briefings this month in the aftermath of the United States' bombing of Iran -- the first taking place on March 2.

Photographers were allowed in the room during the briefing ... but, The Washington Post reports, photos they took of Secretary Hegseth upset DoW officials.

According to WaPo -- citing two anonymous officials -- photographers were banned from briefings on March 4 and March 10 ... and Pentagon staff photogs took photos instead.

The United States military says it has struck more than 5,500 targets inside Iran since Operation Epic Fury began ... and we've got a new look at some of those strikes.

U.S. Central Command, which is responsible for American military activities in the Middle East, released new video Wednesday showing Iranian targets being blown to smithereens.

The footage shows the U.S. carrying out strikes on moving vehicles, underground bunkers, ballistic missile launchers, and more.

The Georgia teen charged with running over his teacher during a prank gone horribly wrong is speaking out for the first time ... saying he plans to lean on his faith as he moves forward.

18-year-old student Jayden Wallace -- who is facing first-degree vehicular homicide after allegedly running over math teacher Jason Hughes said in a statement, "I pledge to live out the remainder of my life in a manner that honors the memory of Coach Hughes by exemplifying Christ. He will never be forgotten."

Wallace’s family also released a statement, obtained by 11Alive, saying Hughes meant the world to their son -- adding "Jay expresses his deepest sorrow and sincerest apology to the Hughes family."

Kelly Clarkson may have been the OG talent champ -- winning the very first season of "American Idol" back in 2002 -- but here’s the twist ... she says she never actually got the prizes!

The singer dished all on the show's misleading prize claims when "The Traitors" S4 winner Rob Rausch revealed on her talk show he still hadn't received his prize money -- saying she totally relates ... 'cause she's still waiting on the car she was promised.

Kelly explained the show loved bragging the winner would walk away with $1 million -- but according to her, that wasn’t the reality ... claiming the "million" actually meant $1M worth of investment in you -- which in her case was a recording contract with RCA Records.

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Iran says it’s not coming to the World Cup -- and the country’s sports minister is pointing the finger at the United States.

Ahmad Donyamali, Iran’s Minister of Sport and Youth, announced Wednesday that the nation cannot participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed during the initial U.S./Israeli strikes during the opening moments of the war.

“Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup,” Donyamali said on state television.

While the regime may be mourning, Khamenei was long called repressive and brutal by many Western countries and human rights organizations.

The sports minister doubled down on the stance … saying the war has made it impossible for the team to compete.

Demi Engemann may only be a "friend of" the cast in season 4 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" ... but TMZ has learned she filmed far more than a typical part-time player.

Sources close to production tell us the exiled cast member's role goes well beyond the usual drop-in appearances. We're told Demi was mic'd up for multiple events and logged significant camera time before her involvement eventually tapered off.

Demi starred in the first two seasons before being iced out of the "MomTok" circle after her friendship with costar Jessi Draper imploded. The rift followed a "Vanderpump Villa" crossover, where rumors swirled that both women were involved with 'VV' star Marciano Brunette while in relationships. Demi denied an affair, while Jessi admitted to hers -- fueling much of season 3's drama.

She later made a few intense cameos in Season 3, sparking speculation she'd return in a bigger way ... possibly leaning into a villain arc. Our sources say she’ll be popping up again this season ... just not in a full-time capacity.

As we first reported ... Marciano filed a lawsuit claiming Demi spread defamatory information about their alleged relationship. Demi has asked a judge to dismiss the case, arguing it was filed "solely to gain media attention."

Season 4 premieres March 12, and with Demi back in the mix, even in a limited role, the MomTok drama looks far from over.

Kathie Lee Gifford is asking the LGBTQ community to simmer down when it comes to the letters in its title ... but she doesn't want you to think she's being judgmental!

In an interview with Tomi Lahren, Gifford weighed in on the community's identifying letters, saying, "I don't even know how many letters there are now. They've really got to stop with that. We know what you mean, you know?"

She continued ... "I'm not telling anybody how to live their life. I never have. I just know what Jesus said -- 'Love your neighbor as you love yourself.' Love God first."

Travis Scott and a handful of artists are jumping to the defense of a Black man in Texas whose rap lyrics were cited during his sentencing for a double murder ... which landed him on death row, but the rappers believe using lyrics to impose capital punishment is unconstitutional.

James Broadnax was 19-years old when he killed two white men during a robbery in Garland, Texas ... and in 2009, a nearly all-white jury convicted him and decided he deserved the death penalty.

Prosecutors introduced Broadnax's handwritten rap lyrics as evidence only after he was convicted -- during the sentencing phase -- and during deliberation, the jury twice asked to see 40 pages of Broadnax's lyrics.