Jean-Claude Van Damme is reportedly facing charges of having sex with trafficked women in Romania ... allegedly accepting sex with several women as a "gift."
According to CNN affiliate, Antena 3,the Romanian Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) has filed a criminal complaint against Van Damme claiming he knowingly had sex with several women who were being trafficked.
Per the report, the actor allegedly met with several people also under investigation for sex trafficking crimes who offered to let him have sex with five women Romanian photo models as a "gift."
Val Kilmer had been dogged by rumors that he was a Hollywood diva and a pain to work with ... but one costar and friend tells TMZ that's a total crock.
Danny Trejo, who was among the star-studded cast of "Heat" with Val, tells TMZ ... Val got a bad rap for being difficult to work with -- but the icon wasn't high-maintenance -- he was a "perfectionist." There's a big difference, DT makes clear.
As you sadly know ... the legendary actor died Tuesday at the age of 65 -- his death sending shockwaves through Hollywood as most didn't realize his health had deteriorated so severely.
A 17-year-old has been charged with one count of murder ... after he allegedly stabbed another 17-year-old during an altercation at a high school track meet in Texas on Wednesday.
Frisco Police said the incident took place at around 10 AM at the Frisco Independent School District's Kuykendall Stadium ... where several students were competing in the University Interscholastic League's (UIL) District 11-5A championship.
According to cops, Frisco Centennial High School's Karmelo Anthony killed Frisco Memorial High School's Austin Metcalf following a dispute at the event.
Val Kilmer's ex-wife Joanne Whalley and daughter Mercedes Kilmer were spotted for the first time since his death, sharing a heartfelt hug in an emotional moment.
Check out the pics TMZ got ... Joanne looked utterly heartbroken as she consoled her equally devastated daughter outside her home Wednesday.
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Mercedes had her hands full with bags, looking like she was in the middle of moving stuff into her car when she and her mom shared the moment.
Christina Fulton says her son's headed for a diversion program instead of jail ... but, he still hasn't apologized for allegedly assaulting her.
We caught up with the actress in Downtown Los Angeles Wednesday while she was leaving a courthouse where she read a victim impact statement in court to tell her son how the beating she suffered affected her.
Fulton says her son's been ordered to participate in a "mental health diversion" ... a program where Weston Cage will presumably go through mental health counseling to avoid prison time.
Audrey Hale -- the Nashville school shooter who killed three children and three adults in 2023 -- committed the crime for fame and notoriety ... this according to police.
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department released its final report on the shooting after two years of investigations ... and, they claim Hale was motivated by a desire for notoriety.
Investigators note Hale wanted to die in a way that would matter and be remembered ... even studying the notoriety of Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold after Colorado's Columbine High School shooting back in 1999.
Val Kilmer's health had seriously deteriorated near the end of his life ... leaving him unable to get out of bed for years before his death, TMZ has learned.
Family sources tell TMZ ... Val had a lack of energy related to his cancer treatment -- and, as a result, he was bed-bound for a long time.
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While he was cancer-free, we're told his body simply couldn't keep fighting at the end ... and, his body eventually shut down.
Teddi Mellencamp just got hit with a brutal setback in her health battle -- docs found more tumors, just days after she gave an empowering interview where she cautiously thought she had beaten cancer.
The reality star shared the heartbreaking news on her IG Stories Tuesday from her bed ... saying she was feeling great about her progress during a recent Us Weekly interview, but just a couple days later, on March 26, doctors found 4 more small tumors on her brain during an emergency MRI.
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Teddi used the moment to show just how extreme the highs and lows of her journey have been -- dropping the health update right after sharing her interview and thanking everyone for their support in calling her strong.
Larsa Pippen has a new baller in her life -- TMZ Sports has learned Scottie Pippen and Marcus Jordan's ex is dating 31-year-old former pro basketball player Jeff Coby.
We're told the couple has been exclusive since the start of 2025 ... and while they haven't gone public with their relationship, their inner circles are well aware of the budding romance.
In fact, the two have been making their way around town together ... after initially meeting at the 10-year anniversary bash for David Alexander's DBC Fitness gym at ZZs Club Miami back in January.
Simu Liu is showin' what he's packin' under his red-carpet looks and takin' it off -- the actor is workin' with a loaded 6-pack!
The Marvel star took a couple thirst traps to Instagram, donning a pair of gray sweatpants and shakin' up the social media algorithms with his washboard abs!
By the way ... this isn't his first shirtless rodeo. Check out these two shots of him casually feelin' himself and bringin' his solid core to the coastlines!
Dr. Phil says it's important to eat fresh, non-processed foods ... and while buying these items means longer cooking and preparation times for meals at home, he tells us why it's beneficial in the long run.
An Illinois teacher accused of sexually assaulting one of her 15-year-old students was caught on video telling cops she was going to throw up while being arrested for the alleged crime.
Newly released police body cam footage shows Christina Formella weeping and hyper-ventilating in the backseat of a patrol car after she was cuffed by an officer in Downers Grove, Illinois, on March 16.
The officer secures Formella's seatbelt and asks her if she wants a tissue. Formella responds that she feels sick and the cop offers to get her a barf bag, calling in the request over the radio. Formella continues to cry in the back seat, turning hysterical right before our eyes.
Ta'Rhonda Jones is breaking down the rules of modern romance, just in time for season 2 of her dating show, "The Never Ever Mets," where couples who’ve chatted online finally meet IRL.
We caught up with Ta'Rhonda outside L.A. hotspot The Great White, and she started with her first major no-no: filters ... saying they’re a big red flag, and it makes sense ... considering she’s seen a whole lotta catfishing go down on the show.
Catch the whole clip -- she spills on the time a guy got let down big time on the show after realizing the woman he matched with looked a little different below the chest IRL.
The trailer for the newest season of "South Park" was just released ... and, as usual, the creative team behind the show ain't holding back -- blending some of the biggest news stories in the world with the show's trademark irreverent humor.
Watch the video ... the trailer begins with a shot of a dark, live-action playground -- and, a message on the screen notes the "acclaimed drama" is returning.
Fan-favorite character Randy Marsh then pops up onscreen and offers his daughter ketamine ... explaining he feels she could really benefit from it.
Billy Zane is absolutely devastated over the loss of his former costar Val Kilmer ... telling us it was an honor to work with him on their 1993 Western "Tombstone."
TMZ caught up with Zane at LAX Wednesday, and he admitted he’s feeling pretty down over the tragic news of losing such a great actor.
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Catch the clip ... Billy reflects on Val’s career, saying he really set the bar high in the industry and that his filmography will stand the test of time.
Sydney Sweeney's ex-fiancé Jonathan Davino is no longer engaged to the actress and their wedding's been called off ... but at least he's got her dog to keep him company.
Jonathan was spotted Tuesday for the first time since the news broke that the couple's been separated since January ... and he was walking her dog around the Bel Air mansion where they were supposed to live happily ever after.
Sydney's ex was all business as he fulfilled his duties at Sydney's property, which is getting some new construction.
