Luigi Mangione's Friend No Red Flags in Book Club ... Even After Reading Unabomber's Manifesto

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Luigi Mangione, who is suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, may have been a big fan of Unabomber Ted Kaczynski's manifesto ... but didn't let on to his friends about this.

We caught up with RJ Martin, a pal of Mangione's, on "TMZ Live" Tuesday ... where he recounted reading Kaczynski's manifesto, also known as 'Industrial Society and Its Future,' in their book club a couple years ago.

As RJ put it ... he and another member "half-jokingly" suggested they give the controversial work a go for one of their reads -- but noted most members of the club struggled to get through the first couple chapters.

Brooks Nader Red Hot Outfit For Errands ... Will Fuel Your Day!!!

Brooks Nader is making a gas station her runway after getting all dolled up in a flamin' hot outfit for everyday errands.

Check it out ... the Sports Illustrated model showed some serious skin in a fiery red crop top and matching skirt -- which perfectly flaunted her toned abs.

She rounded out the racy ensemble with a pair of white heels, gold jewelry, black sunglasses, and her hair in a low updo.

UHC CEO Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione Returns to Court ... Denied Bail, Fighting Extradition

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1:50 PM PT -- Luigi Mangione has obtained legal counsel and is fighting the extradition to New York ... but has 14 days to apply for the challenge, known as a writ of habeas corpus.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ ... Judge David Consiglio will schedule a hearing ... if and when the application is filed.

Mangione will be held without bail at SCI Huntingdon until then.

Luigi Mangione, the suspected killer in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has returned to court ... with the government's goal to have him extradited to New York City.

Mangione has been denied bail Tuesday -- and he's fighting the extradition to New York. As he arrived at the Blair County Courthouse in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, he began shouting toward reporters before officers rushed him into the building.

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The murder suspect -- who has sparked both ire and admiration for his alleged involvement in the slaying of an insurance executive in midtown Manhattan last week -- returned to the courthouse Tuesday ... where a judge kicked off the extradition process to send LM to the Big Apple to face charges there.

MEGAN FOX, MICHELE MORRONE Resurfaced Video Sparks Fan Speculation ... Rep Responds to Rumors

Megan Fox and Michele Morrone have fans buzzing on social media that the two could be romantically involved amid Megan's split from Machine Gun Kelly.

A video from a Q&A session on the set of their film "Subservience" has resurfaced and is going viral on social media Tuesday ... with fans believing the chemistry between the two actors suggests a potential romance.

In the video -- which we're told was filmed over a year ago -- the two engage in lighthearted conversation, but many viewers find Megan and Michele to be flirty in the video. Fans believed the video was filmed in an intimate setting.

Floyd Mayweather Confronted By Anti-Israel Protesters ... During Shopping Spree

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Floyd Mayweather's visit to London was derailed by an angry mob of anti-Israel protesters this week ... when the large group confronted the boxing legend outside a jewelry store.

TMZ Sports has obtained footage from the scene ... showing TBE and his Money Team bombarded by a crowd in Hatton Garden.

A rep for Mayweather tells us the confrontation was sparked by his support for Israel ... which has been documented by his many charitable efforts for the Israel Defense Forces and those affected by the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.

Luigi Mangione Shouts At Cameras ... 'Completely Out of Touch' Cops Rush Him Into Courthouse

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The suspected killer of the UnitedHealthcare CEO began shouting toward media cameras as he was quickly rushed into a Pennsylvania courthouse on Tuesday ... where he will face his extradition hearing.

Luigi Mangione began shouting as soon as he was led out of a police van in an orange jumpsuit ... saying in part "... Completely out of touch and an insult to the intelligence of the American people!"

It was difficult to make out exactly what the suspect was saying ... 'cause as soon as he started his stunt, officers roughly manhandled him inside.

Jay-Z's Attorney Alex Spiro Claims Buzbee Tried to Coerce Woman into False Allegations ... Buzbee Calls it 'Ridiculous'

Jay-Z's staying on the offensive against attorney Tony Buzbee ... informing a judge there's reason to believe Buzbee is pressuring potential clients to make false allegations in lawsuits.

Jay's attorney Alex Spiro says a woman reached out to his firm, Quinn Emanuel, on Monday night to share her experience with Buzbee's firm. According to a declaration filed Tuesday morning in federal court, one of Spiro's associates says she got a phone call from the woman, who said she'd previously contacted Buzbee's firm seeking representation over allegations of sex trafficking and abuse.

The woman said she reached out to Buzbee because she'd seen his solicitation for anyone who may have been a potential victim of Sean "Diddy" Combs -- but she'd made it clear her allegations were not related to Diddy.

Report: Joe Burrow Ohio Home Burglarized ... During 'MNF'

An Ohio home belonging to Joe Burrow was reportedly burglarized on Monday night ... while he was helping his Bengals beat the Cowboys several states away.

According to WLWT's Karin Johnson ... police were called to Burrow's Cincinnati-area pad after receiving calls of a break-in.

Johnson reports 911 audio revealed one woman told dispatch, "Someone is trying to break into the house right now. My daughter is there. This is Joe Burrow’s house. She is staying there. He’s at the football game. She’s wondering what she should do, if she should be hiding or if she should go outside."

Lindsey Pelas Racy Puppy Photoshoot ... Will Leave You Panting!!!

Model Lindsey Pelas will have you howling over her latest photoshoot ... posing in a number of racy ensembles with some puppy plus-ones.

Check it out ... the blonde beauty, known for posing in a variety of spicy publications -- including Playboy, Maxim, GQ, and Sports Illustrated -- left very little to the imagination as she donned skin-showing lingerie and other sexy ensembles for a new puppy calendar.

In fact, Lindsey showed off her curves in everything from a black bodysuit, to a pale pink bra and panty combo, to a white crop top -- with a noticeable amount of underboob.

Jamie Foxx Mystery Illness Finally Revealed

Jamie Foxx just ended the mystery surrounding his health scare -- he revealed he suffered a stroke last year that nearly took his life.

The actor opened up in his new Netflix comedy special, "Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was...", sharing that he suffered a brain bleed in April 2023 that led to the stroke while filming his movie, "Back in Action," in Atlanta.

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An emotional Foxx teared up as he recounted the terrifying moment, saying, "April 11, I was having a bad headache, and I asked my boy for an aspirin. I realized quickly that when you're in a medical emergency, your boys don't know what the f*** to do."

Sabrina Carpenter My Music Mountain Dews It For Me!!! Admits Own Songs Were on Her Spotify Wrapped

Sabrina Carpenter may be her own No. 1 fan ... admitting her own songs made their way onto her Spotify Wrapped for 2024.

The pop star made the confession in Vogue Arabia, in which she shared she was a bit embarrassed at first to see her own tracks make it onto her personalized end-of-year roundup.

In fact, she felt like she couldn't share her Spotify Wrapped results along with her fellow pop stars ... as she initially thought the outcome was "a bit conceited."

Luigi Mangione High School Robotics Team Member ... Seen in Competition Video

Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was highly involved in his high school extracurriculars ... which included being a member of the robotics team.

A resurfaced 2016 video from Baltimore, Maryland’s Gilman School, where Mangione attended, shows him hanging with some robotic creations -- and at one point, he’s seen moving a bot with a controller, guiding it along with other robot enthusiasts.

Luigi appeared focused on the robots for the event. He posed with his teammates and their creation, which earned them a spot in the Maryland State Finals.

Luigi Mangione Mug Shot Released Ahead of Extradition New York Charges Filed

Accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione looks a little worse for wear in his just-released mug shot -- not to mention he could use a nice shave to remove all the scruff on his face.

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections circulated Mangione's unflattering booking photo Tuesday ... showing him in an orange jumpsuit ahead of Tuesday's extradition hearing.

As we reported Monday, Mangione was formally charged by the Manhattan D.A. with second-degree murder, 3 counts of criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal possession of a forged instrument.

Megan Fox, Machine Gun Kelly BREAK UP!!! Weeks After Pregnancy Reveal

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have split just months before the arrival of their baby, TMZ has learned.

Sources tell TMZ ... Megan and MGK ended things over Thanksgiving weekend while they were together in Vail, Colorado.

We’re told the reason for their split is that Megan found material on MGK’s phone that was upsetting, and it made her want him to leave the trip early.

Luigi Mangione Seen Eating McDonald's Hashbrown Before Arrest In Police Pics Posted Online

Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was arrested at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania Monday ... and in photos released by police, he's seen eating a hashbrown prior to his arrest.

Pennsylvania State Police posted an update to the case Tuesday morning on X, urging anyone with further information about the suspect to submit tips to authorities. Police posted a series of photos showing Mangione at the Altoona McDonald's restaurant and in his holding cell.

One pic shows two images of Luigi wearing a stocking cap, a heavy jacket and a blue surgical mask ... and he's holding what appears to be a partially eaten hashbrown with the mask pulled aside. It's unclear who took the pic.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder GoFundMe Shuts Down All Pro-Luigi Mangione Campaigns

Shortly after Luigi Mangione was apprehended on Monday, admirers of his began setting up GoFundMe pages to help the CEO murder suspect ... but the company has officially shut down all the campaigns, TMZ has learned.

Here's the deal ... Luigi Mangione was apprehended Monday ... and hours later, the Manhattan D.A. charged him with murder in the brazen December 4 fatal shooting of Brian Thompson.

What seems like mere minutes after his name and pictures were out there ... twisted admirers of his began setting up several pages on the community-funding site to help Mangione with legal bills.