Killer Mom Susan Smith Parole Board Tears Were Fake Former Guard Fired for Sex With Her Says

Convicted child killer Susan Smith's tears at her parole hearing were all BS, totally fabricated to sway the board ... this, according to a former guard who was fired and prosecuted for having sex with her in prison years ago.

Alfred Rowe -- a disgraced prison guard formerly employed at Camille Graham Correctional Center in South Carolina, where Smith served until 2000 -- tells TMZ ... the parole board made the right choice by keeping her in prison.

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Rowe says he doesn't think Smith has changed ... and getting emotional at the hearing was all for show -- with AR saying someone must've bottled some tears and brought them in for her to use, 'cause she's not capable of that level of emotion on her own.

Nikki and Brie Garcia Hot Shots To Celebrate 41st Bday!

It's Nikki and Brie Bella's birthday today, so to honor these total hotties with ripped bodies, we're throwin' their smokin' snaps right your way!

The twin wrestling superstars are celebrating another year around the sun, turning 41 Thursday ... and, we've got all the best shots of the bad babes from over the years.

Nikki and Bella -- born the Garcias -- joined WWE way back in 2007 ... forming their dynamic Bella Twins brand and driving fans wild in barely-there shorts and matching sports bras.

George Strait STAR-STUDDED TRIBUTE AT CMAs

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All hail the King of Country Music ... George Strait got his flowers at the Country Music Awards ... with a star-studded tribute and some impressive hardware.

George was honored at Wednesday's award show at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award ... with Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Parker McCollum and Jamey Johnson tipping their cowboy hats with a tribute performance.

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The gang played one of George's biggest hits, "Troubadour" ... and the crowd gave him a standing ovation when he grabbed the mic.

2024 Country Music Awards Fashionable Arrivals

Some of Hollywood's biggest stars are descending on Nashville for this year's Country Music Awards ... and they're dressed to the nines on their way into the big event.

Kacey Musgraves, Shaboozey, Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan are among the country music stars showing off their fashionable looks Wednesday night at Bridgestone Arena ... and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes are in the house too ... looking like a super cute couple.

Lizzo Scoops Up Jeremy Renner's L.A. Pad For $12.4M

Lizzo has emerged as the lucky buyer of Jeremy Renner's $12.4M Los Angeles mansion, TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge spilled the beans to TMZ, revealing Lizzo scooped up the 6-bedroom, 9-bathroom house at the end of last month -- and it’s the perfect pad for her, especially 'cause the place comes with a recording studio.

It was reported Renner had sold the house -- but the buyer's identity remained a mystery. The mansion was originally listed for $13 million in August ... but Renner still walked away with a nice profit, having bought it in 2012 for $4 million and sinking another $5.5 million into renovations.

Bruce Smith Josh Allen's The NFL's MVP So Far ... He 'Has My Vote'

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If the NFL season ended today ... Bruce Smith tells TMZ Sports his choice for the MVP award would be easy -- Josh Allen!

The Pro Football Hall of Famer said just after the Bills superstar quarterback helped secure a victory over the 9-0 Chiefs on Sunday ... Allen "has my vote" for the NFL's highest honor.

Smith said Allen's gotta keep it up for the next two months to really secure it ... but the Buffalo legend made it clear, he's loving what Allen's doing through the season's first 11 games.

Guess Who This Flexin' Kid Turned Into!

Before this blonde boy flexin' for the camera turned into a household name, he was just kickin' it with his older bro in Cleveland, Ohio and started filming and creating content at just 10 years old ...

He first posted videos on the social media platform, Vine, and soon after launched his YouTube channel -- known for pranks and hip hop music.

In 2018, he started his boxing career and went up against fellow YouTuber, Deji Olatunji.

He continued to fight his way to the top ... Just ask his good pal Mike Tyson!

Can you guess who this swole kid is?

Save Big Bucks! Big Ticket Items on Sale During Amazon's Black Friday Event

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While Black Friday is right around the corner ... major sales have already begun on Amazon!

This year, the online retailer is sharing 12 full days of savings .. meaning you can score huge discounts from today all the way through December 2. You'll save big bucks on big ticket items, from laptops to big screen TVs, and get them delivered to your front door in no time at all thanks to Amazon Prime shipping.

Whether you're shopping for friends, family or yourself this Black Friday ... be sure to catch all the biggest and best deals of the year before they're all gone!

KitchenAid KSM150FEER Value Bundle Artisan 5 Quart Stand Mixer, Empire Red

If you're planning on spending a lot of time in the kitchen this season, you might want to pick up the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer Bundle.

'Rust' Crowd Gasps At Shooting Scene ... Similar To Halyna Death

The first crowd to see "Rust" audibly gasped during a scene that eerily paralleled the real-life tragedy that happened during filming ... when Alec Baldwin shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

One of the first reviews from the "Rust" premiere in Poland is out, and the report in Vulture says there was a noticeable shock in the room when a character was accidentally shot to death.

The shooting scene happens early in the film ... and the review says the crowd reaction was definitely related to Hutchins' death.

'TARZAN' STAR RON ELY CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED

Ron Ely -- star of the 1960s TV show -- "Tarzan" died from a heart issue ... TMZ has learned.

According to the death certificate, obtained by TMZ, Ron's official cause of death is listed as "end-stage heart disease."

End-stage heart disease is the most severe form of heart disease, occurring when the heart is too weak to pump blood effectively, and patients with the disease generally only live 6 to 12 months ... according to Massachusetts General Hospital.

TMZ TV HOT TAKE DIDDY JAIL RAID ... Judge Lays Down Law

The judge in Diddy's criminal case is ordering prosecutors to destroy all the materials they obtained from a raid on his jail cell ... and we examine the fallout on today's edition of TMZ TV Hot Take.

Check out the clip from "TMZ Live" ... Harvey and Charles explain why the judge sided with the Bad Boy Records founder.

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Lots of twists and turns in the Diddy case so far ... and we haven't even gotten to his trial.

Check your local listings for when TMZ is on in your area or catch up on past episodes!

'Real Housewives of Potomac' Ashley Darby Files for Divorce ... Settlement Already Worked Out

Ashley Darby and her estranged husband, Michael, are finally moving forward with their divorce ... TMZ has learned.

Online court records show ... the "Real Housewives of Potomac" star filed to end her marriage -- more than 2 years after separating from the businessman.

It sounds like the exes' divorce will wrap up pretty neatly, Michael tells TMZ ... they've already reached "an amicable and fair settlement" -- further sharing that they had a prenup. He tells us ... Ashley's lawyers filed their agreed settlement with the court today ... which includes their decision to share custody of their 2 children, sons Dean and Dylan.

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi We're Leavin' This Trump Dump!!!

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have bid adieu to the United States ... and Donald Trump's election win was the driving force ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Ellen and Portia have settled in a new home in the Cotswolds -- a region in South West England, about 2 hours from London.

We're told the couple scooped up the place before the election ... but were "very disillusioned" with Trump's victory ... and, as one source put it, they immediately decided "to get the hell out."

Travis Scott Coachella '25 Will Be ALL NEW EVERYTHING... Don't Say I Didn't Warn You!!!

TMZ Hip Hop broke the story earlier today that Travis Scott is co-headlining Coachella next year and La Flame is confirming he's coming to the desert with a VENGEANCE ... he's gonna OWN the show!!!

Coachella also rolled out its full lineup today and just like we told you, Travis is shutting down the Saturday nights with a special performance -- which he says will be a completely new chapter.

He's also putting his competition on notice ... Coachella is still several months away but he says it doesn't matter because whatever he's doing has never been done before. 🫨

Artem and Nikki Settle Their Divorce ... We Want To Move On!!!

Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella are about to start a new chapter in their lives ... because we've learned they've settled their divorce.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Artem and Nikki went to mediation earlier this month and hammered out a divorce settlement.

Our sources tell us Artem and Nikki decided to quickly settle their divorce because they both want to move on, in part because it was getting very expensive to pay lawyers ... plus the whole process was becoming emotionally draining.

Christine Quinn Heatin' Up In Mexico ... Hot Bikini Shots!

Christine Quinn may not be heating up the set of "Selling Sunset" anymore, but she's definitely making the beach sizzle in Mexico!

Check out our gallery and see Christine dressed in her bikini and showing off her sandy cheeks while lying on an outdoor chaise lounge and reading a book. But that's only for starters!

As you click through the gallery, you'll see even more surprises we're sure you're gonna love.

Clad primarily in the same bathing suit, Christine is seen sitting and standing on a swing, hanging out at a bar, posing on a bed, cooling off in a pool, taking a stroll along the beach and more.

Take a look for yourself. You won't be disappointed.