New Orleans Terrorist Busted for Theft ... More Evidence of Financial Desperation

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the terrorist who wreaked havoc on a New Orleans street early Wednesday, was arrested for theft and it's part of a timeline that shows money proved elusive for him.

Jabbar was arrested in November 2002 in Houston for theft involving somewhere between $50 an $500 ... this according to court records obtained by TMZ. The records do not get specific as to what or where he stole.

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Jabbar pled guilty to the misdemeanor, paid a $100 fine and was sentenced to 9 months of community supervision. The docs say there were no controlled substances involved in the crime and no weapons were used.

Justin Bieber Hot for Bikini-Clad Wife Hailey ... Shutting Down Divorce Rumors!!!

Justin Bieber's here to shut down those Hailey divorce rumors with a cheeky little post, making it crystal clear they're still going strong.

Amid recent online speculation, Justin set the record straight with a sexy snap of Hailey rocking a pink bikini and fur coat on his IG story, with the casual caption, "Um. Goin anywhere with u bb. Happy new year" ... that's one way to quiet the noise!

Hailey's New Year's headband was the perfect touch to ring in 2025 with gusto -- and googly-eyed Justin made sure everyone knew he was kicking off the New Year proudly proclaiming his love.

Trump Tower Tesla Explosion Drone Hovers Over Burned-Out Cybertruck

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Investigators are meticulously examining the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside Trump International Hotel in a possible terrorist attack ... and they even used a drone to peer inside the vehicle's burned-out carcass.

TMZ obtained exclusive video showing the drone hovering over the Cybertruck in the valet area as inspectors in white hazmat suits looked over every inch of the Tesla near the entrance of the hotel in Las Vegas.

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Law enforcement personnel commonly utilizes drones for emergency situations to provide investigators with aerial views of incident locations or to document scenes where crimes and accidents occurred, among other things.

Justin Baldoni I've Got Kennedy Behind Me!!! Hires JFK's Grandson Jack Schlossberg

Now the Kennedy family is involved in the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni legal war!

JFK's grandson, Jack Schlossberg -- now an attorney himself -- is repping Baldoni in the dueling lawsuits that were filed within the last week.

The Harvard Law School grad says ... "I agreed to take on JUSTIN BALDONI as a client. Why ? FAIRNESS. EVERYONE is entitled to a FAIR TRIAL and ZEALOUS DEFENSE. Justin has NOTHING to hide.Justice will be his revenge. After BOSTON MASSACRE, John Adams represented the British at trial. Same shit, different day."

New Orleans Terror Attack Terrorist's Path to Financial Ruin

The terrorist who killed 15 people in New Orleans on Wednesday went from chasing a dream of real estate success to living in total squalor ... holed up in a rundown trailer park near Houston, mainly home to Muslim immigrants, just blocks from a mosque.

U.S. Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar was living with sheep and goats in his yard and had an ISIS flag attached to the rented Ford F-150 Lightning EV he used for the ISIS-inspired New Year’s Day attack.

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The 42-year-old's actions and living conditions are a stark contrast to how he presented himself in a 2020 YouTube video for his real estate business, where he called himself a trustworthy Texan and a 10-year military vet who learned “the meaning of great service.” He obtained his real estate license in 2019.

Actor John Capodice 'Ace Ventura,' 'General Hospital' Actor Dead at 83

John Capodice, a veteran character actor who appeared onstage and screen for decades -- including in memorable roles in 'Ace Ventura' and 'General Hospital' -- has died, TMZ has learned.

Capodice's passing was announced on the Pizzi Funeral Home website in New Jersey Thursday. His cause of death was not revealed.

Capodice was born on Christmas Day, 1941, in Chicago, and he served in the U.S. Army in Korea in the mid-1960s, before moving to New York City to begin his acting career in Off-Broadway stage productions.

Caitlin Clark Talks Taylor Swift's Era's Tour ... 'Turned My Mom Into A Swiftie'

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Taylor Swift can safely add one new fan to her already MASSIVE following -- Caitlin Clark's mom, Anne -- as the Indiana Fever superstar revealed she converted her mom into a Swiftie after the two attended a show in Indianapolis!

Clark joined Travis and Jason Kelce on their "New Heights" podcast ... where the trio gushed over the recently wrapped "Eras" tour, with the 22-year-old saying her mother didn't want to miss out on attending one of the pop stars shows.

"My mom was begging me to take her," she said. "She was like, 'I gotta go, everybody is talking about it.' I'm like, 'okay, okay.'"

Saints' Cam Jordan Helping NOLA Attack Victims ... Makes $25k Donation

New Orleans Saints star Cam Jordan is doing his part to help his community following the New Year's Day tragedy -- making a large financial contribution to the victims of the attack.

The 35-year-old defensive end shared his condolences shortly after the news broke Wednesday morning ... and hours later, he revealed he was teaming up with the Greater New Orleans Foundation and the city to help those affected.

Jordan wrote a $25,000 check to support the families who lost loved ones ... as well as the dozens who were severely injured in the attack.

Another Mass Shooting 10 Injured in New York Shooting Outside a Club ... At Birthday Memorial For Homicide Victim

Violence reigns in 2025, because there's been yet another horrific attack ...  this one outside a New York City club where 10 people were shot Wednesday night in a brazen attack -- but it's not related to terrorism, police say.

Approximately 15 people were just outside Amazura in Queens when, suddenly, 3 or 4 people opened fire. Authorities say approximately 30 shots were fired ... then the shooters took off on foot, jumped in a car and fled.

The victims were all part of a group of mostly teens -- 16 to 20 years old -- who were waiting outside to enter the private event inside the club.

New Orleans Terrorist Brother Says Killer Kin Was Radicalized ... After Bourbon Street Slaughter

The younger brother of New Orleans terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar is reportedly blaming "radicalization" for his kin's rampage that killed 15 people and injured scores more.

Abdur Jabbar told the New York Times Shamsud-Din was a practicing Christian in his early years in Beaumont, Texas, but then turned to the Muslim faith, spending most of his life studying Islam.

But, Abdur noted, "What he did does not represent Islam. This is more some type of radicalization, not religion."

George Kittle Gifts For Niners WAGs I Turned Your Dogs Into Rugs!!!

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was more like Santa Paws this holiday season ... 'cause he treated team WAGs Olivia Culpo and Kristin Juszczyk to some pet-centric gifts -- personalized portrait rugs of their beloved furry pets!!!

TMZ Sports has learned Kittle contacted designer Angel Arreola to make special pieces for the wives of his teammates, Christian McCaffrey and Kyle Juszczyk.

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The theme was pretty obvious ... their four-legged friends.

Coi Leray Pregnant, Expecting 1st Child W/Trippie Redd ... 'I'm a Rock Star Mommy'!!!

Coi Leray has a lot to look forward to in 2025 ... the rapper is pregnant and expecting her first child with boyfriend Trippie Redd.

The daughter of rapper Benzino shared her big update on Instagram in honor of the New Year, uploading several pictures of her growing baby bump.

New Orleans Terror Attack Terrorist's Wife Filed Restraining Order ... Prohibits Violence Against Spouse, Child

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3:11 PM PT -- Jabbar made a series of recordings just hours before the attack in which he said he was planning to kill his family. This makes the story below way more ominous. According to CNN, which got the information from an FBI source, Jabbar pivoted and decided to conduct the terrorist attack in New Orleans in the name of ISIS, because he wanted to kill.

The terrorist who killed at least 10 people in a violent attack in New Orleans early Wednesday had a divorce that was acrimonious enough that his then-wife got a restraining order against him.

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, seen above in a video he had posted, was in the throes of a divorce during the pandemic, when his wife, Shaneen Chantil Jabbar, went to court to get a restraining order.

We do not have a copy of the wife's petition, but we do have the order of the judge who granted the restraining order. It says, among other things, "both parties are prohibited from "threatening the other party or a child of either party with imminent bodily injury."

Stacey McGill in 'The Baby-Sitters Club' 'Memba Her?!

Canadian actress Bre Blair was just a teenager when she became known for playing Stacey McGill -- the 13-year-old babysitter and math whiz -- in the timeless 1995 family film "The Baby-Sitters Club."

Bre was part of an ensemble cast including Stacy Linn Ramsower as the creative girl who loves reading, Mallory Pike, Rachael Leigh Cook as the organized one with the best handwriting in the club, Mary Anne and Tricia Joe as the stylish and fearless friend who loves drawing, Claudia.

After "The Baby-Sitters Club, Blair was on an episode of "The O.C." and "Grey's Anatomy."

Guess what she looks like now!

'Catwoman' Jocelyn Wildenstein Reality Show Filmed & Ready to Go ... Before Sudden Death

Jocelyn Wildenstein, often called the "Catwoman" for her feline-centric plastic surgery, was ready to give fans a glimpse into her eccentric life before her death ... as she filmed a new reality show, TMZ has learned.

Production sources tell TMZ … Jocelyn got in front of the camera for a new reality project about a year ago -- though, the series is currently in limbo as it's yet to land a home.

Tesla Explosion At Trump Hotel Connections to New Orleans Terrorist Attack

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4:36 PM PT -- Vegas authorities just said they have ID'd the driver of the car but are not revealing his name. They say he rented the car in Colorado, drove to Vegas and arrived at 7:30 Wednesday morning ... then drove up and down the Strip before heading to the hotel.

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4:37 PM PT -- The authorities credit Elon Musk for providing information that helped them track the car with video at various charging stations along the route.

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7:20 PM PT -- A Turo spokesperson tells TMZ, "We are heartbroken by the violence perpetrated in New Orleans and Las Vegas, and our prayers are with the victims and families. We are actively partnering with law enforcement authorities as they investigate both incidents. We do not believe that either renter involved in the Las Vegas and New Orleans attacks had a criminal background that would have identified them as a security threat. We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards in risk management, thanks to our world-class trust and safety technologies and teams that include experienced former law enforcement professionals."

There are several ominous connections between the New Orleans terror attack on Bourbon Street and the Tesla that exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Vegas.

Both the Vegas Tesla and the pick up truck in New Orleans were rented by the same car-sharing company, Turo. And 3 detonating devices were found in New Orleans -- one in the pickup truck and 2 nearby -- it appears there are similarities to the detonating device in the Tesla.