Tom Sandoval Sues Ariana Madix ... Blames Ex for Rachel Leviss Revenge Porn Drama
Tom Sandoval is pointing the finger at Ariana Madix regarding Rachel Leviss' revenge porn allegations ... as he's sued his former girlfriend-turned-nemesis as a result.
In new court documents obtained by TMZ ... Sandoval accuses Madix of illegally accessing his phone and invading his privacy in March 2023 -- which resulted in her uncovering explicit videos of Leviss.
Sandoval alleges Madix made copies of the explicit footage and sent it to Leviss and other unnamed parties without his permission. By doing so, Sandoval claims Madix has opened herself up to financial liability ... and violated California's criminal code.
Jennifer Lopez Bike Ride Sans Ben on 2-Year Anniv. ... Wedding Ring Still There
Jennifer Lopez's marking her wedding anniversary in the Hamptons ... but, it's not exactly a romantic getaway -- 'cause her man Ben Affleck is 3,000 miles away.
The singer-songwriter spent Tuesday -- the two-year mark in their marriage -- riding a bicycle around the affluent Long Island hot spot ... rockin' a pair of overalls with her entourage in tow.
J Lo accessorized with big hoop earrings ... though the jewelry that'll really catch people's eyes is the rock on her left hand -- yep, she's still got her wedding ring on.
Usher Hangs W/ Angel Reese, Chicago Sky ... After Win Over Aces
Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky got a very special surprise after beating the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday ... with none other than Usher greeting the big winners in the locker room.
The Sky had one of their most impressive outings of the season after handling the defending champions in a 93-85 finish in Sin City ... with Reese capturing another double-double, tallying 13 points and 10 rebounds.
After the final buzzer, the ladies got the chance to hang out with Ursher, baby!!
Lara Trump Changed RNC Speech ... Post-Assassination Attempt
Lara Trump says she changed her RNC speech after someone tried taking out her father-in-law ... and the one she gave instead certainly resonated, especially with him.
Donald Trump's daughter-in-law -- who's married to his son, Eric Trump, and who serves as a co-chair for the Republican National Committee -- stepped up to the podium Tuesday at the party's convention in Milwaukee and delivered what many are calling powerful remarks.
Take a listen ... right out of the gate, LT acknowledges she had a very different speech written out before DT was shot on Saturday -- and she reflected on how seeing that felt.
Argentina's Enzo Fernández Sorry For Singing Racist Chants ... After Copa América Win
Soccer star Enzo Fernández has issued a mea culpa for singing racist and homophobic chants with his Argentinian teammates following their Copa América win over the weekend ... writing in a statement "there is absolutely no excuse" for the behavior.
The midfielder, who plays for Chelsea when he's not logging minutes on Argentina's national team, filmed himself and others on a bus crooning crass words about France after beating Colombia, 1-0, in Miami on Sunday.
Here is Enzo Fernandez and Argentina players celebrating that Copa America win by singing that racist France chant from the 2022 World Cup pic.twitter.com/pxoaX2MApE
— GC (@ValverdeSZN) July 15, 2024 @ValverdeSZN
In the footage, which Fernández posted on his Instagram page, you can see the footballer and several others with big grins on their faces as they belted out hateful words.
Rep. Matt Gaetz Heckles McCarthy at RNC ... Gets Checked & Called 'A**hole'!!!
Rep. Matt Gaetz is keeping his beef with ex-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy alive and well at the RNC -- taunting his nemesis on the floor ... and getting checked in the same breath.
A couple different videos from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee show Gaetz heckling McCarthy as the former congressman gives a TV interview ... interrupting him while he was speaking and mockingly wondering if he was set to speak Tuesday night.
EXCLUSIVE: Congressman Matt Gaetz interrupts Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s interview on the floor of the RNC. Gaetz had to be physically held back by security and said “You’d get boo’ed off the stage if you were to speak” pic.twitter.com/unuY7kMib5
— Armstrong Williams 🇺🇸 (@Arightside) July 16, 2024 @Arightside
Gaetz -- who led last year's charge to oust McCarthy as House Speaker -- can be overheard taunting KM over his lack of a speaking slot at the RNC ... at which point Gaetz drops the hammer, saying ... "If you took that stage, you would get booed off of it."
Trump's Secret Service Ex-Agent on Shooting ... How I Woulda Protected Ex-Prez
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Donald Trump's Secret Service detail is catching heat for a security failure after he was shot -- and an ex-agent who worked with him has thoughts on how they could've prevented this.
Mike de Geus -- who worked for the Secret Service during the Trump years, and who used to guard the former President -- tells TMZ there were a lot of problems he saw with the way the Secret Service handled things Saturday, including several glaring issues they missed.
He points out that there are very simple things the agency could've done to block off the clear line of sight Thomas Matthew Crooks had from a building outside the perimeter ... even if that technically wasn't within the Secret Service's ring of protection.
Bhad Bhabie L.A. Home Burglarized After Boyfriend Drama
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Bhad Bhabie is probably about ready to cash some burglars outside, as her L.A. home was recently burglarized ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell us ... the viral sensation's pad was hit by burglars Friday evening just before 10 PM. We're told at least one thief smashed through her back door ... taking items, such as handbags and jewelry.
However, cops say they won't know the total amount taken until Bhad Bhabie returns from being out of town, and does a full inventory of her home.
'Simpsons' Slam Fake Trump Assassination Prediction ... We Don't Joke Like That!!!
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Whoever created a fake 'Simpsons' image, falsely suggesting the show predicted Donald Trump would be assassinated is drawing the ire of the show's head honcho, who calls it a sick move.
The drama kicked off shortly after Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire on the ex-Prez -- a social media user posted a doctored animated image of Trump from "The Simpsons," showing him in a casket with the caption, "First time I've seen a 'Simpsons' prediction fail."
Now, this entire premise is based on misinformation (more on that in a minute) ... but "The Simpsons" showrunner Matt Selman is still slamming the image in the strongest possible terms.
Paddy Pimblett I Wanna Re-Sign W/ The UFC! ... Not Interested In Other Promotions
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Don't worry UFC fans, if Paddy Pimblett has it his way ... he'll be sticking around the UFC once his current contract with the promotion runs out, telling TMZ Sports the UFC is the place he wants to be!!!
We caught up with Paddy "The Baddy" as the star MMA fighter prepares for his upcoming bout vs. Bobby "King" Green at UFC 304 in Manchester, England. A fight, for Pimblett, which could mark the last with Dana White's promotion ... 'cause it's the last on his deal.
Paddy's been asked about his future in recent interviews, and some have perceived him to be signaling a desire to go elsewhere.
TMZ TV HOT TAKES Biden's Question For Trump ... Bhad Bhabie, NFL's Aiyuk
President Biden has an interesting question for Donald Trump, Bhad Bhabie has a lot of OnlyFans money coming in and Brandon Aiyuk has a request ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.
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First up on "TMZ Live" Harvey and Charles read into a video of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. getting a call from Trump ... and the question Trump claims Biden asked him after the failed assassination attempt.
Guess Who This Newborn Baby Turned Into!
Before this cute baby in her newborn clothes turned into an American musician, she was just hangin' with her toy animals, growing up in Detroit, Michigan and Houston, Texas and began rapping and playing the flute.
In 2014, she collaborated with Prince, but that's not the only big star she's worked with ... Kendrick Lamar and Cardi B are just a couple to name-drop! This "hustler" once hit the red carpet dressed as a candy bar.
Need one more clue? While attending the University of Houston, she studied classical music.
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Drake Another 'L' and This One's Wet!!! 💦 Toronto Mansion Flooded
Drake's mansion is being impacted by severe weather in Toronto, and it's got his super luxurious place looking like a water park ... minus the fun!
Champagne Papi just shared footage of the scene inside his massive estate, and there's brown liquid flowing through what appears to be a walk-in closet area.
It looks like Drake's got a member of his house staff trying to keep a door closed to protect some of his wardrobe ... while he's walking through the watery mess with a broom, which definitely seems useless at this stage of flooding.
Joe Biden 'Black Jobs' Include Presidency & Vice Presidency ... How Ya Like That Trump?!?
Joe Biden torched Donald Trump's comment about "Black jobs" -- saying the guy must not know the highest positions in government have been occupied by African Americans.
The Prez stopped by the annual NAACP convention in Vegas Tuesday, where he gave a keynote address ... in which he brought up his political rival's debate claim that "Black jobs" are being taken away by illegal immigrants as a result of the border crisis.
Many have blasted 45 over the remark -- calling it racist -- which is probably why Biden invoked it yet again in Sin City ... this time spinning it to note that Barack Obama and Kamala Harris have carried some of the most important "Black jobs" in American history.
Johnny Depp & Will Smith Hangin' in Italy ... Int'l Bromance Continues!!!
Forget the Black Pearl -- Johnny Depp is on a yacht off the coast of Italy, and Will Smith is also on board ... marking at least the second time the dudes have linked up overseas.
The 'Pirates' star and the 'Bad Boys' actor are in Italy together for their guest appearances this week at an Andrea Bocelli concert series ... and it looks like they're logging some R&R before the gig on the same vessel.
Johnny and Will were photographed aboard a fancy yacht in photos posted Tuesday by Egyptian singer Ahmed Saad ... and they also posed for a pic with German DJ Rampa.