Erik and Lyle Menendez Cousin Rips D.A. ... You're Silencing Abuse Survivors!!!

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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."

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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 Delaying Wedding With Jonathan Davino ... We're Just Too Busy!!!

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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.

J Lo I'm Kinda Cowgirl Now!!! Snags Compound With Barn, Corral

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Jennifer Lopez has 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.

Aeronautics CEO Here's How My Flying Car Works ... But, It'll Take A Lot of $$$ to Pilot!!!

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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.

Erik and Lyle Menendez D.A. Says Brothers Don't Deserve a New Trial

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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 No ATL Housewives For Me ... But I'm Rooting For Shamea!!!

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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.

Dave Grohl Baby Mama's Identity Revealed!!!

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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.

Nate Ruess From fun. 'Memba Him?!

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Grammy-winning musician Nate Ruess was in his late 20s when he and his band, fun., reached their way to the top 3 on the Billboard charts with their 2012 album, "Some Nights."

In addition to their song "Some Nights," the other bangers include "Carry On" and "We Are Young" ft. Janelle Monae (which peaked at number one).

The group -- who also consists of Jack Antonoff and Andrew Dost -- has collaborated with some of music's biggest stars like Queen ... and even toured with Paramore.

"Toniiiight, we are young, so let's set the world on fire, we can burn brighter than the sun!"

Guess what he looks like now!

Diddy Attorney Bails on Federal Case ... Can't 'Effectively' Rep Him

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10:41 AM PT -- We're getting more clarity on Anthony Ricco's departure ... sources with direct knowledge of the case tell us Ricco and Diddy's relationship -- or lack thereof -- became an issue. We're told Ricco felt he was unable to establish or maintain the kind of relationship he'd need to have with the client in order to "effectively" defend him.

It's still unclear why exactly Ricco didn't feel closer to Diddy.

Diddy's latest legal drama is on his own team ... less than 3 months before his federal trial, one of the hip hop mogul's attorneys is abruptly bolting from the case.

Anthony Ricco filed a motion Friday morning in the Southern District of New York federal court to withdraw as Diddy's counsel. In the docs, obtained by TMZ, Ricco states, "under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs, consistent with the ABA Standards for Criminal Justice."

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He offered no further explanation for his departure, but did add that there are "sufficient reasons for [the] brevity" of his request. Ricco does say he's discussed the action with Diddy's lead counsel Marc Agnifilo, confirming there won't be any lapse in representation or delay with jury selection or trial commencement.

DJ Khaled Marked For Death Or Coffin-Con? Tekashi 6ix9ine Also Targeted

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DJ Khaled has become the latest celeb to receive a spooky black coffin at his Florida home -- this after Tekashi 6ix9ine got one himself at his mansion days earlier, TMZ has learned.

Khaled's creepy coffin was dropped off at his Miami residence last Saturday ... by two people who rolled up in a truck to a security guard, claiming to be from a delivery company, according to a police report.

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After they were given permission, the two drove to Khaled's property and deposited the black coffin outside his gate. Scrawled across the coffin was "RIP OVO" and "RIP Drake" in white letters, along with an upside-down cross.

Delta Crash Survivor $30K Offer Is Way Too Low ... I Thought I Was Going to Die!!!

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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 Check Out My Seductive Dance Moves!!!

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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.

Tate's got us so close. Just sayin'.

Luigi Mangione Defense Attorney Blasts Eric Adams ... Got Hair, Makeup Done to Prejudice Jury!!!

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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.

Get that Health Poosh! Kourtney's Lemme Supps For Sleep & Women's Health

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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 I'm Back In Court!!!

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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 Diddy is being held pending his own trial.

The Notorious B.I.G. Mom Dead at 78

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The Notorious B.I.G.'s mom, Voletta Wallace, is dead ... TMZ has learned.

Biggie Smalls' mother died Friday morning in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania ... according to Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac.

We're told she was in hospice care and the cause of death here is natural causes.