Pam Bondi Drug Cartel & Epstein Threats Trigger Move To Military Base
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was quietly moved to a Washington D.C. military base after receiving threats from drug cartels and people pissed about her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, according to the New York Times.
Bondi was relocated from her regular D.C. residence within the past month after federal law enforcement alerted her staff about the threats, the paper reported, citing sources familiar with the situation.
The NYT says Bondi saw an uptick in the threats after the arrest and capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S Delta Forces in January.
Gavin Newsom To Pete Hegseth You Blew $93 Billion In Taxes On Steak, Lobster & Crab!!!
Gavin Newsom is having some fun at the expense of Pete Hegseth, slamming the Department of War Secretary for going on a $93 billion taxpayer-funded spending spree to buy pricey steaks, lobsters and crabs.
The California Governor, and likely 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, ripped Hegseth for his lavish spending habits during the last month of the fiscal year in September 2025, according to government watchdog Open the Books. The watchdog highlighted that Hegseth's bulk purchases were the largest of any federal agency since 2008.
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As a result, Newsom's press office took a monster-size shot at Hegseth, writing in all caps on X Tuesday, “HEGSETH BLOWING $93 BILLION OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS IN 1 MONTH !!”
Kyle Cooke I'm Not Dating Ava Dash ... and Amanda Ain't Dating West Wilson!
Kyle Cooke is denying dating "Next Gen NYC" cast member Ava Dash ... and is giving his two thoughts on rumors that Amanda Batula is getting with one of their "Summer House" costars!
Check out the clip -- Kyle appeared on "Watch What Happens Live" Tuesday night and fully squashed the romance chatter going on about him and Ava.
ICYMI, reports circled that he and his fellow reality star were holding hands at dinner over the weekend, but he tells Andy Cohen the entire table was holding hands to do a group blessing.
Kandi Burruss & Ex Todd Tucker’s Restaurant On The Hook for Six-Figure Settlement!!!
'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Kandi Burruss and her estranged husband, Todd Tucker’s business was ordered to cough up $140,000 to their former landlord based on a settlement they reached over the debt ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, the former couple’s company, Burruss Tucker Restaurant Group, settled claims over the lease and agreed to pay the landlord $140,509.10 for rent and remediation costs for their restaurant, Blaze Steak & Seafood.
Kandi and Todd’s business had been battling the landlord in court for over a year. The landlord initially claimed Burruss Tucker owed over $200k in back rent and repairs.
Kardashian Curves Guess The Planking Princess!
“The princess is in the building!” -- the iconic line that introduced this OG influencer to TV audiences back in 2007 ... Can you guess who she is?!
We snatched her looking snatched in a behind-the-scenes video for her collab with Nike.
Hit the gallery for the reveal! and then put your Kardashian knowledge to the test:
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Guess Who This Boy In His Beret Turned Into!
Before this cool kid in his fancy beret turned into an American actor, he was just admiring his famous 'rents and growing up in sunny Los Angeles ...
He's most known for playing Hughie on the hit Prime Video superhero series "The Boys" ... as well as playing Marvel in "The Hunger Games."
Crack the "Hunger Games" code and find the 5-letter word:
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Dylan Dreyer Savannah Will Likely Come Back ... Just Not Sure When
Dylan Dreyer is giving a small update on her embattled "Today" co-host, Savannah Guthrie, as the search continues for Savannah’s mom, Nancy -- telling TMZ she does believe she'll likely return to the show at some point.
We caught Dylan leaving NBC Tuesday afternoon, and she said while she thinks Savannah will come back, the timing is totally unclear -- adding everyone at the show is simply giving her the space she needs because they care about her so much.
Dylan also reflected on Savannah’s emotional visit to the "TODAY" studio last Thursday, saying the hug they shared was something they both really needed in that moment.
'90 Day Fiance’ Angela & Michael Divorce Settlement Details: No Alimony or Trash Talk!!!
"90 Day Fiance's" Angela Deem and Michael Ilesanmi hashed out a divorce deal that covered issues like support and the division of property, including their car collection ... TMZ has learned.
Per the settlement, obtained by TMZ, the exes do not own any real property. Angela and Michael will retain possession and use of any cars titled in their respective names.
Angela and Michael will also be responsible for any debts in their name, according to court docs.
Rihanna's Alleged House Shooter Appears in Court For First Time
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz appeared in court for the first time since being arrested and charged in connection with the shooting at Rihanna's home.
Ortiz showed up wearing a blue jumpsuit and her hair was in braids.
Ortiz's Tuesday court appearance comes after being charged with attempted murder and assault ... her lawyer entered a plea and then withdrew it. Her next court appearance is March 25.
The Florida woman is still in custody and bail has been set at $1.8 million. Ortiz waived her right to a speedy trial and the judge issued protective orders for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky. Ortiz has also been ordered to surrender her guns.
As we reported ... Ortiz, 35, is accused of firing off multiple rounds into the Grammy winner's home while she was inside with her three children ... even hitting an Airstream trailer. Following the shooting, police trailed Ortiz's white Tesla Model 3 into a shopping center parking lot, where they arrested her.
She was later held on a $10,225,000 bail.
Luka Doncic Ends Engagement W/ Anamaria Goltes Fighting For Kids
UPDATE
4:19 PM PT -- Luka Doncic is no longer engaged to Anamaria Goltes, the Lakers' superstar told ESPN on Tuesday.
"I love my daughters more than anything and I've been doing everything I can for them to be with me in the U.S. during the season, but that hasn't been possible, so I recently made the tough decision to end my engagement," Doncic said.
"Everything I do is for my daughters' happiness and I will always fight to be with them and give them the best life I can."
Doncic added he had no idea of Goltes' filing.
The report went on to say Doncic expressed his desire to bring their newborn to the States back in December ... and a disagreement led Goltes to call police, although officials did not detect a criminal offense.
Luka Doncic's partner, Anamaria Goltes, just filed a petition for child support of their two minor children ... this according to documents obtained by TMZ Sports.
The petition states Anamaria moved back to Slovenia in May of last year ... and their kids have remained with her ever since -- including their youngest, who was born in December 2025.
The petition does not seek custody orders -- only child support and attorney fees.
International Wig Day Celebs Wiggin' Out!!!
Sometimes celebs just want a shortcut to a killer hairdo -- and they’re not afraid to throw on a wig to make it happen -- which is exactly why we’re celebrating International Wig Day!
Stars like Anastasia Karanikolaou and Victoria Justice have rocked some seriously bold, colorful wigs -- and even Ed Westwick got in on the hair-raising fun.
Addison Rae also went full glam in a pink wig while trying out a shorter look ... and Meredith Duxbury jumped into the mix with a bright blue one.
Plenty of other stars have embraced the wig life too -- including Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, Dove Cameron and more.
Happy International Wig Day to everyone celebrating!
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Rihanna Home Shooting Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder
UPDATE
5:39 PM -- Prosecutors claim there were 9 people on Rihanna's property when Ivanna Lisette Ortiz allegedly opened fire ... which appears to be why she is charged with 9 counts of assault with a firearm.
The folks on the property ... Rihanna, A$AP Rocky and the couple's three children ... plus Rihanna's mom, Hollywood talent agent Tracey Jacobs and two other individuals ... according to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ.
At a press conference ... L.A. District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Rihanna and her partner, A$AP Rocky were inside a trailer on the property at the time the shooting occurred.
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz has officially been charged with attempted murder and assault in connection with the shooting at Rihanna's Los Angeles-area home.
Ortiz, a 35-year-old woman from Florida, was charged Tuesday with one count of attempted murder, nine counts of assault with a firearm, two counts of shooting into an inhabited dwelling and one count of shooting at a motor vehicle ... according to the Los Angeles Times.
She's accused of firing off multiple rounds into the Grammy winner's home. Following the shooting, police trailed Ortiz's white Tesla Model 3 into a shopping center parking lot, where they arrested her.
Ortiz was later booked for attempted murder and held in custody with bail set at $10,225,000.
Erika Jayne 'RHOBH' Abuse Confession Linked to LAPD Response to Her Home
Erika Jayne's shocking 'RHOBH' abuse confession is shedding new light on a frightening police response to her home ... 'cause TMZ has learned the incident involved a suspect who refused to leave.
During a recent episode of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," EJ made the revelation during a tense conversation with Denise Richards and Sutton Stracke about Denise's divorce from Aaron Phypers. After a photo of Denise with a "black eye" came up and Denise explained it, Erika said she had also experienced abuse in the past. She made it clear it did not involve either of her former husbands.
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Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... a male suspect -- described as a black man and a friend of Erika's -- allegedly broke into her Los Angeles home on September 20, 2024, and refused to leave.
Britney Spears Feeling 'Stronger' Cuz DUI Mug Shot Won't Be Released
Britney Spears' mug shot will not be added to the collection of famous faces busted over the years ... because authorities ain't releasing it, TMZ has learned.
A Ventura County Sheriff’s Office official tells TMZ … the department determined that the booking photo does not fall within their requirements and is considered discretionary.
We're told it’s their practice to release booking photos for violent crimes or when an individual is an immediate threat to the public. The charges being brought against Britney do not warrant release in accordance with the policy. So, that's that.
Disneyland Hazmat Incident Sends 5 Staffers to Hospital
Update
2:03 PM PT -- A Disneyland official tells TMZ ... this afternoon, building materials being used by a contractor produced a reaction backstage at the theme park ... and the area was examined by appropriate response teams.
Several cast members were treated on-site by paramedics and released ... and we're told at least five employees experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath were transported to local hospitals.
Out of an abundance of caution, adjacent areas were cleared of guests -- and are expected to reopen soon.
Scary situation at Disneyland ... multiple people have been taken to the hospital following a hazardous materials incident.