Diddy has one less lawyer fighting for him heading into his federal trial, because his legal team couldn't get on the same page regarding the best defense for him ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge of Anthony Ricco's exit from Diddy's camp tell us there had been a power struggle going on between lead attorney Marc Agnifilo and him for several months, and it finally came to a head.
As we reported, Ricco shook up Diddy's team Friday morning by informing the judge he could no longer "effectively" defend his client -- but his filing lacked detail about why he was jumping ship.
As if air travel wasn't crazy enough these days, passengers got into a massive brawl at the Atlanta airport ... and it's all on video.
Viral footage shows dozens of air travelers fighting in the Spirit Airlines terminal ... punching and kicking their foes in the middle of the waiting area near a boarding gate.
Fists are flying and parents are trying like heck to get their kids away from the carnage ... and the brawlers are ignoring pleas to stop the mayhem.
George Armitage, famous for directing movies like "Grosse Pointe Blank" and "Miami Blues," is dead ... TMZ has learned.
The longtime Hollywood producer and director's niece tells TMZ ... George died last Saturday surrounded by family, including his wife, his son, his daughter-in-law and his grandkids.
The family of Erik and Lyle Menendez is ripping Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman ... saying he's opening old wounds and silencing survivors of sexual abuse with his latest comments on their case.
Anamaria Baralt, Erik and Lyle's cousin and niece of Jose Menendez, tells TMZ ... Hochman's dismissal of two new pieces of evidence related to sexual abuse is "abhorrent."
The D.A. held a news conference Friday where he said the Menendez brothers didn't deserve a new trial, even though they claim they have new evidence showing they were being molested by Jose before they killed their parents.
Sydney Sweeney's not hearing wedding bells in her near future ... 'cause she's pushing back her nuptials, TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the actress was supposed to get married in May, but the wedding's now on hiatus -- and, it's not totally clear why.
We reached out to people in the know ... and, they confirmed to us the wedding was being pushed back because of the couple's busy schedule.
Jennifer Lopezhas gone country ... well, L.A. country, because TMZ has learned she just closed on an amazing compound which has all the necessities to ride into the sunset!!!
Informed sources tell TMZ ... J Lo bought a 2 1/2-acre compound in the Hidden Hills area of L.A. The main house is 10,046 square feet, and it comes with a barn, stables and a riding arena, and the obligatory guest house and pool. BTW ... Hidden Hills is famous for horses, so cowgirl boots may be in order.
It also has city-slicker amenities, such as a theater, chef's kitchen and a gym.
The woman who has a love child with Dave Grohl has finally been revealed ... and she's a 38-year-old rock enthusiast from Florida.
Jennifer Young is the mother of Dave's infant daughter, who was born Aug. 1, 2024 -- and has Dave's last name ... according to records obtained by The New York Post.
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Dave's baby mama confirmed her identity and Dave's relation to the child ... telling the outlet she could not comment on questions about Dave's role in the kid's life.
Jim Dukhovny makes his company's flying car sound really simple, laying out exactly how it goes full "Back to the Future" mode during an interview on "TMZ Live" ... but, interested parties are going to have to throw down serious cash to get one.
The founder of Alef Aeronautics -- a tech company making a flying car -- stopped by the show to talk about the startup's new invention ... and, he says the car has a pretty simple design despite doing something groundbreaking.
Dukhovny says all ya gotta do is take the engine out of the hood and put four smaller ones by the wheels ... and, then put in a bunch of fancy tech like a motor, propellers, speed controller, and a whole lot more.
The Menendez Brothers got a thumbs down from the L.A. County D.A. when it comes to getting a new trial based on new evidence.
L.A. County D.A. Nathan Hochman just announced his office will oppose the brothers' request for another trial based on 2 pieces of evidence -- a letter from Erik to his cousin purportedly written in 1988 where Erik discusses sexual abuse, and a declaration from a member of Menudo saying Jose Menendez molested him in the '80s. The D.A. says the new evidence does not change what happened when Erik and Lyle were convicted of murder.
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Hochman says he did not hear the "2 Angry Men" podcast in which Erik and Lyle talked about how they've evolved in the 35 years behind bars.
Eva Marcille is enjoying her acting career detour from TV to the stage, and has no idea if she'll return to "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" ... but she'll be tuned-in to next season!!!
TMZ caught up with Eva in Beverly Hills as she soaked up the city ahead of her two-day live presentation of "Jason's Lyric."
Eva plays Lyric, originally portrayed by Jada Pinkett Smith in the 1994 flick ... and she's dubbing the play an important relic for Black History Month.
Nate Richie is one of the passengers who survived the Delta plane crash in Toronto ... and he's scoffing at the airline's $30,000 offer.
Nate tells us he hasn't been able to sleep since Monday's crash and he doesn't think the $30K offer extended to survivors is remotely close to the toll the incident is taking on his mental health.
He has hired attorney Ardalan Montazer,and he doesn't believe he'll ever fly again ... that's how traumatized he is by the crash landing.
Tate McRae's got new music out ... and she's got some sexy dance moves to go with it!!!
The "Greedy" singer just dropped her new album, "So Close To What" ... providing us the perfect time to take a look at Tate's seductive poses over her career.
Tate's no stranger to looking super hot onstage and in her music videos ... and she knows how to work her angles.
Don't believe us?!? Just check out the gallery ... Tate's laying the sex appeal on super thick here.
Luigi Mangione's lawyer is pissed off at the mayor of New York City ... blasting Mayor Eric Adams for giving a TV interview about the alleged evidence against her client -- when she says she has yet to receive it from cops.
Karen Friedman Agnifilo appeared on the steps of a NYC courthouse Friday just minutes after Mangione's court appearance ... the first look the public has gotten of him since he was arraigned in December for allegedly murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
KFA says she had a few serious concerns to bring up in court ... one of the biggest being "Who is Luigi Mangione?" -- a recent documentary released by HBO which features high-ranking police officials and Mayor Adams himself.
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The brand launched in 2022, with Kardashian boasting she worked with a "team of scientists, MD's and botanists to create the cleanest-possible gummy vitamins." Since then, the gummy line has grown and even branched into liquid drops with additional health benefits.
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Luigi Mangione is back in court, providing the first look at the accused killer after spending the last two months behind bars.
Luigi, the guy who is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthCare Group CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan, went before a judge Friday in a status hearing in his state case.
It's the first time we've seen Luigi since his December arraignment ... and folks were interested in how he would look after spending the past few months at MDC in Brooklyn, the jail where Diddyis being held pending his own trial.