Halle Berry's Ex Accuses Her of Attacking Their 12-year-old Son

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Halle Berry's ex Olivier Martinez has filed a temporary restraining order against her ... alleging child abuse against the 12-year-old son they share ... TMZ has learned.

Olivier alleges Halle physically abused their son, Maceo, by jumping on him, putting her hands around his neck, and choking him last Saturday.

He claims Maceo called him and claimed Halle had physically attacked him and put him in a chokehold. He says it's not an isolated incident and there have been previous attacks.

President Trump Backs Cornell Amid Gang Rape Scandal ... That's a 'Fine School'

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President Trump is giving Cornell the benefit of the doubt as the University deals with serious gang rape allegations ... and maybe it's one Ivy Leaguer looking out for another.

Trump -- a University of Pennsylvania grad -- was asked by reporters Thursday whether Cornell has done enough to investigate a former student's claim that she was drugged and sexually assaulted by Cornell frat bros.

POTUS replied ... "Well, I don't know that much about it, but I think Cornell's a fine school and I'm sure they'll do what's right."

Ray J Rushed to Hospital During Live Stream

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Ray J was rushed to the hospital Thursday after suffering a medical emergency in the middle of a live stream ... and it sounds like there was a problem with his heart.

Ray was streaming from Fab Factory when he started having health issues, prompting someone to call the fire department and an ambulance.

His mother was also on the stream with him.

Video from the stream shows paramedics tending to Ray as he lies shirtless with medical equipment attached to his chest.

Christa Pike's Botched Execution Eerie Noises After Injections ... Local Anchor's Graphic Description

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Christa Pike made some horrific noises for nearly an hour during her botched execution ... and one local TV news anchor who was there is describing it for us ... and it sounds unpleasant.

Tori Gessner -- an anchor for WKRN news in Tennessee -- joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday to discuss what she saw and heard during Wednesday night's execution attempt ... which she says got off to a weird start when they didn't open the curtain for nearly an hour.

Tori says it's normal for the curtain to be closed at first ... and that during this time, it's generally assumed IVs are being attached to the inmate.

However, Tori says this usually takes 10 to 15 minutes ... but this time it took about an hour. During this time, she says she could hear some moaning, whimpering, and crying.

Jim Carrey Maui Oceanfront Estate Hits Market for $35 Million!!!

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Jim Carrey is looking to say "aloha" to his Maui mansion ... and he put it on the market hours after we revealed he secretly married his longtime girlfriend, Min Ah.

The oceanfront estate is listed for $35 million ... and it sits on nearly an acre along Keawakapu Beach.

Jim's three-bedroom, five-bathroom property spans over 4,000 square feet and was built in 2002. It features roughly 170 feet of beach frontage, a wide green lawn, and towering coconut palms.

The primary residence sits beneath a massive thatched roof and features Douglas fir framing, woven bamboo interiors, and a great room that opens onto a covered stone lanai.

Chris Brown's Ex-Housekeeper Fine, He Only Owes Me $9.5M Now!!!

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Chris Brown's former housekeeper has agreed to accept a lower damages award in her dog bite case against the singer after a judge gave her a choice -- accept the reduced amount or take the risk of a new trial on damages.

In court docs obtained by TMZ ... Maria Avila -- who claimed she was viciously attacked by Brown's dog in his Tarzana home in 2020 -- agreed to the new $9.5 million in damages.

Avila initially won a $12.9 million judgment ... but a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge said not so fast.

Today's Gripping Stories TMZ, NYP 'The Low Down' ... Diddy's Back In Solitary, Presley Gerber Rehab Boss, Cornell PD Blew Whistle

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Diddy's back in solitary confinement amid allegations that he's enjoying massages, fancy meals, a contraband phone and booze, and inmates doing his chores in prison.

Check out the new YouTube collab between TMZ and the New York Post, "The Low Down," where we bring you stories that are gripping, outrageous, and sometimes scandalous.

Dr. Reza Nabavi -- the head of Resolutions Living sober facility where Presley Gerber died -- was mum when we asked him about our report that his employees knew Presley was high when he was admitted to the facility.

Christa Pike 'Critically Ill' in Hospital ... Not In Coma, Lawyer Says

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Christa Pike's botched execution attempt took a serious toll on her ... with her lawyer saying she's in bad shape in the hospital -- but making it clear she's not in a coma.

An attorney for the convicted killer tells TMZ ... "Christa is critically ill but not in a coma as I understand it." He tells us she's still unconscious and unable communicate.

The attorney also adds Christa's execution warrant expired at midnight ... so the Tennessee Supreme Court will have to set a new date before they can try to execute her again.

Disney President I Love Jimmy Kimmel But ... Late-Night Is Not Lucrative

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Disney President Dana Walden wants to make 2 things clear -- she's a huge Jimmy Kimmel fan, and trying to make late-night TV make business sense is no joke.

In a chat with Bloomberg's Screentime Thursday, Walden called late-night programming in general "very challenging" at that time slot ... Variety reported.

The Disney CCO added ... "That's not to say that Jimmy is not doing a phenomenal job, and his ratings are up, but they're up relative to a smaller audience that's watching late night on broadcast television."

Babes On Bravo Guess The Incredible Transformation Bod!

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Thirsty Thursday comin' in hot with a Bravo Babe straight out of Kentucky! Can you guess the reality TV star in these scorchin' hot before-and-after shots?! Here are your clues:

She was missin' her trousers and her resume when she showed up to her interview with Lisa Vanderpump. Hooters is one of her favorite places to grub.

If you can't name her, then you can go "rot in hell!"

Check out the gallery for the reveal!

Blueface Cops Rush to L.A. Home Twice For Swatting Calls

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Cops were called to Blueface's Los Angeles-area home twice after multiple swatting attempts ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... when Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies arrived at Blueface's residence for the first call, nobody was home.

When deputies and the Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived at Blueface's home the second time ... they determined there was no medical emergency after speaking with Blueface.

Christa Pike Lawyers Want Death Sentence Commuted

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Christa Pike's attorneys are calling on Tennessee to commute her death sentence after her failed execution ... saying Pike was actually helping the execution team try to place her IV lines.

Randy Spivey and Stephen Ferrell both urged the state to take another execution attempt off the table Thursday ... arguing Pike had already endured a cruel and traumatic ordeal.

Spivey said Pike remained "kind, cooperative and at peace" as workers struggled to establish access ... even telling them to try higher up toward her shoulder and thanking them when they thought they'd gotten a line.

Christa Pike Ex-BF & Murder Accomplice Still Behind Bars ... See His Mug Shot

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Christa Pike's ex-boyfriend -- who helped her torture and kill a 19-year-old woman -- is still locked up ... but he's taking steps to change his scenery.

Tadaryl Shipp is currently housed in Tennessee's Northwest Correctional Complex ... according to Department of Corrections records obtained by TMZ.

Shipp -- who had been sentenced to life -- was previously denied parole in Oct. 2025.

However ... Department of Corrections records show that his case will be reviewed again in Oct. 2031.

Ex-Dallas Cop Amber Guyger Paroled 8 Years After Murdering Botham Jean

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Ex-Dallas cop Amber Guyger will be leaving lockup after serving only part of her murder sentence ... because she's been granted parole.

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed she'll be released after serving only 7 years of her 10-year sentence for killing Botham Jean.

Back in 2018, Guyger mistakenly entered Jean's apartment thinking it was hers and -- believing he was a burglar -- fatally shot Jean inside his own home.

MTV 'Siesta Key' Star Sam Logan Chef Suing Him For Unpaid Work Was Never His Employee

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Sam Logan is being sued by a private chef for allegedly stiffing him after he prepared a bunch of meals ... but sources close to the "Siesta Key" alum tell TMZ the chef was never Sam's employee and was actually a friend Sam helped by letting him use his kitchen to cook for other clients.

We're told James Chang initially cooked two meals for Sam in early 2023 and was paid approximately $6K. Our sources say Chang later approached Sam because he needed a place to cook for his own clients and was struggling financially.

Our sources say Sam agreed to let Chang use his kitchen even when Sam wasn't home, and the arrangement continued for roughly eight months. We're told Chang occasionally offered to cook for Sam and his roommates in exchange for using the space.

Cornell Jane Doe Texts To 1 of Alleged Rapists Revealed ... 'I'm Utterly Ashamed'

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Text messages between Jane Doe and one of the Cornell fraternity brothers she's suing for sexual assault show them talking about the alleged gang rape ... and at one point she tells him her reputation is "destroyed" and she's "utterly ashamed."

In her back-and-forth with Matthew Ingalls ... Jane texted him on Oct. 23, 2024, just four days after the alleged incident ... "Bro everyone knows" ... according to The New York Times.

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Adding that she was "incredibly stressed out" ... Jane Doe wrote that this was "RUINING my life temporarily" and that her "reputation is destroyed and I'm utterly ashamed" ... according to ABC News.