Hunter Biden's Attorney I Knew We'd Win, But He Wanted Plea

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Mark Geragos says he's confident he would have gotten Hunter Biden off scot-free in his tax evasion trial, but President Biden's son didn't want to put his family back in the spotlight ... so he entered a guilty plea.

Hunter's attorney joined us on "TMZ Live" Monday and we pressed him about his risky decision to have Hunter enter an "open plea" ... meaning there was no deal with prosecutors regarding sentencing.

Mark says he was going to win Hunter's case by flipping the government's argument in the Delaware gun trial on its head ... namely, that HB was so addled by drug use he could not have intentionally violated tax codes.

'Selling The OC' Gio Helou & Wife Tiffany Mourn Pregnancy Loss

"Selling the OC" star Gio Helou and his wife Tiffany are sharing heartbreaking news ... revealing they’ve suffered a pregnancy loss.

Tiffany got candid in a heartfelt IG post Sunday, explaining how the joy of learning they were expecting baby no. 2 "quickly washed away in a wave of blood tests, ultrasounds and an ER visit, all confirming that it was an ectopic pregnancy that never had a chance of survival."

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She shared how the loss hit hard during the season of giving thanks ... and she found herself crying to God, questioning why her "precious poppyseed-sized embryo" implanted in the wrong place and why she even got pregnant if it was going to end in devastation.

Racist Rant Foul-Mouthed Tirade At Dad, Kids ... On Airport Shuttle Ride

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An ugly display of racism from one holiday travel to another ... that's what one father says he captured when a woman went off on him and his family on a United Airlines shuttle bus.

The video, recorded at LAX, is packed with vulgar, racially charged language -- an unidentified woman spewed the words at photographer Pervez Taufiq, calling him a "f**king tandoori ass" and ranting that Indian people are "f**king crazy."

Pervez shot the vid and says it all went down last week, when the woman asked to pass by him during a flight to Los Angeles as he was checking on his 11-year-old son, who was flying in business class thanks to an upgrade. The woman's shocking meltdown happened after they'd gotten off the plane, and boarded a shuttle bus.

Young Thug Co-Defendant Yak Gotti STABBED In Jail ... After Wack 💯Called Him A 🐀

Young Thug may have sprung out of jail, but one of his co-defendants is still having a rough time behind bars ... dodging sharp, pointy objects that want to take him out!!!

According to reports straight outta Fulton County, Georgia ... YSL rapper Yak Gotti, AKA Deamonte Kendrick, was involved in an altercation on the inside with another inmate on Sunday, resulting in him being stabbed!!!

"Kendrick received treatment for minor injuries from a sharp object at the Fulton County Jail," Fulton County Sheriff's Office Communications Director Natalie Ammons tells TMZ Hip Hop.

49ers' Trent Williams Wife Mourns Death of Twin Babies

Tragic news for Trent Williams' family -- the San Francisco 49ers star's wife just revealed their son was stillborn last month ... after losing his twin sibling earlier in the pregnancy.

Sondra -- who shares three daughters with Williams -- announced the heartbreaking loss on Instagram with a heartfelt video showing her pregnancy journey leading up to welcoming Trenton O'Brien Williams Jr. on November 24.

"My firstborn and only son, I've always wanted you, but God wanted and needed you more," Sondra said ... adding Trenton -- who weighed 4 pounds, 8 ounces -- was diagnosed with Trisomy 13, also known as Patau Syndrome.

Walmart Child Throws Epic Tantrum ... Cleanup On Aisle 4!!!

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Messy scene at Walmart ... a little girl went on an epic tantrum, throwing food all over the place and shattering glass bottles ... and it's all on video.

The footage starts with the child picking up food items from the deli and tossing them on the floor ... seemingly without any parental supervision.

She works her way down the aisle, leaving a trail of destruction in her path ... until a couple older women try to stop her ... and a struggle ensues.

BTS Star V Beloved Pet Dog Yeontan Dead

Sad news from the K-Pop world -- BTS member V’s beloved pet dog has died.

V shared the heartbreaking news Monday via an Instagram Story, telling fans in Korean his pet dog Yeontan had "gone on a long journey," posting a compilation of pics and videos of his furry friend on his feed to honor their time together.

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The singer explained it felt right to share the sad news with the BTS ARMY -- a nickname for the boyband's fans -- since they've shown so much love to Yeontan over the years.

Bad Bunny To Adam Sandler Who's Your Caddy ... Films 'Happy Gilmore 2'

Bad Bunny's giving golf tips to Happy Gilmore ... because the rapper is filming scenes with Adam Sandler for the upcoming sequel -- and it looks like he's a caddy.

Check out these behind-the-scenes photos from the set of Adam's "Happy Gilmore 2" ... Bad Bunny's in full costume and makeup, dressed up like a caddy on the golf course with Happy.

Adam's rocking the trademark 'HG' fit ... a Boston Bruins hockey jersey, baggy pants and some Timberland boots.

Alessandra Ambrosio Hotter Than Ever In Hawaii Photos

Let's face it, there's nothing like a good Alessandra Ambrosio hot shots gallery -- but this one really takes the cake!

Check it out ... the Brazilian model looks smoking in this collection of sexy photos, which show her having fun in the sun during a Hawaiian vacay.

Alessandra is seen frolicking in the sand, walking along the beach, lifting weights before beautiful mountains, enjoying a nice meal overlooking the sea and much, much more.

Josh Allen I Love Playing As An Engaged Man!!! ... After Hailee Proposal

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Josh Allen played in his first game fresh off his engagement to Haliee Steinfeld Sunday night ... and it sounds like he can get used to playing as a fiancé -- saying he "felt free" out on the field!

The Bills star quarterback was all smiles when a local reporter asked for his thoughts on playing with his new moniker as Steinfeld's soon-to-be hubby ... and he had no complaints.

"It felt good," he said. "It felt free."

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Bronx Boozer!!! ... Drinks, Smokes During Miami Beach Getaway

Jazz Chisholm's plan to get over the Yankees' World Series loss apparently includes some drinking and smoking.

Check out some photos of the New York star while he was vacationing in Miami Beach over the weekend ... you can see he wasn't shy about puffin' on what appeared to be a joint while downing a Casamigos-fueled cocktail.

Wearing nothing but some board shorts, he sprawled out on a luxury resort's lounge chair ... and flashed a big grin as he sipped his drink and blew out swathes of smoke. Remember, the MLB removed marijuana from its banned substance list years ago, so no problems with Rob Manfred here if that's what it is.

Kendrick Lamar 'GNX' Pulls In Wicked Numbers #1 On Billboard!!!

Kendrick Lamar's "GNX" album was a surprise drop but his timing has proved to be perfect ... he has the top album in the country, even bigger than the more promoted "Wicked" soundtrack!!!

Billboard rolled out the final tally for K. Dot's new age West Coast classic on Monday, which moved 319K album equivalent units ... making a Munchkin out of the 139K units the "Wicked" soundtrack sold!!!

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Maybe they should have let fans sing in theaters ... could've spread the word about the OST.

Nikki Bella Artem Chigvintsev Divorce Took An Emotional Toll!!!

Nikki Bella is finally opening up about her messy split from Artem Chigvintsev ... calling it "really tough" just 2 weeks after they settled their divorce.

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The "Total Bellas" star got real about her heartbreak as she made her return to "The Nikki & Brie Show" podcast after Artem's August arrest -- reflecting on how she dreamed of the perfect family ... but instead, it all went from "having a great love story to having a terrible one."

Nikki also got candid about her time away from the spotlight, revealing as a mom, her 4-year-old son Matteo's privacy comes before everything else, so she needed to protect him by stepping away from the public eye.

Addison Rae Scrubs Up At The Car Wash!!! 🧼🍬

Addison Rae was at the car wash this weekend, turning up the heat as she flashed some serious skin while giving her car a rinse.

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The internet personality was decked out in a red and white candy striper dress that barely kept things covered, flashing some serious sideboob. But, no worries -- she came prepared with nipple tape to keep it all in check during her Hollywood pitstop!

Addison clearly was not your typical car wash customer -- she stood out in sky-high heels, giving her the perfect height to hose down the top of her car like a total pro.

Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair Sorry For Trevor Lawrence Hit ... Calls Out Racist Fans

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is issuing a mea culpa to Trevor Lawrence over his controversial hit on Sunday ... saying he never intended to hurt the Jaguars quarterback -- and calling out "racist" and "Islamophobic" fans in the process.

The 27-year-old released the statement on X ... claiming while he always plays with intensity, he doesn't purposely try to take anyone out of competition.

"My goal is to hit you as hard as I can then I pray you're still able to get up and play the next play," he said. "And when the game is over go home to your family unharmed because it's not personal it's just competition!"

Britney Spears I Turned 43 Today, and also ... I'M SINGLE AGAIN!!!

Britney Spears is marking 2 milestones today ... it's her 43rd birthday, and she's officially single.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Britney's divorce from Sam Asghari became a done deal Monday.

Sam filed for divorce in August, 2023 after a rocky, 14-month marriage. TMZ broke the story ... Sam was sometimes on the receiving end of Britney's fury ... at times striking him and in one instance giving him a black eye while he slept.