Diddy Won't Plea Bargain Case Fighting Against Government Persecution

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FIGHTING THE CHARGES
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Diddy will fight his legal case to the bitter end ... because his lawyer says a plea deal won't fly with his client.

Diddy's attorney, Marc Agnifilo, appears in TMZ Studios' new documentary -- "The Downfall of Diddy: The Indictment" -- available to stream now on Tubi ... and, he says his client will fight this case not just for himself, but for others in a similar position.

Agnifilo says Diddy says he's innocent ... so, he sees no reason to take a plea deal -- even if prosecutors offer it.

Kristin Cavallari Calls It Quits With Mark Estes ... After 7 Months

Kristin Cavallari and Mark Estes are dunzo after 7 months of dating, TMZ has confirmed.

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ ... Kristin broke up with Mark because their relationship had run its course and was never intended to be forever.

On Friday, Kristin briefly mentioned the split to podcaster Alex Cooper while they chatted onstage during one of Cooper's "Unwell Tour" stops in Austin, Texas.

Stars and Scars You Be the Judge

Diddy's facing even more lawsuits as he sits in jail, and boy, the Cardi/Offset divorce has gotten ugly. So we gotta ask ...

I'll Still Listen To Diddy Music ...

I Believe Diddy Freak Offs Were ...

Diddy's Lawyer Claiming Prosecution Is Racial ...

Whose Side You On?

Who Ya Got In The Debate?

Chappell Roan ...

Menendez Bros ...

In 5 Years, Ozempic Will Be Viewed As ...

My Life Today Is ...

Lana Del Rey Husband's Longtime Ex-Fiancée Shocked at Marriage

Lana Del Rey's husband has broken some hearts in his day, but even the ones who are crestfallen by the surprise wedding give him high marks.

Kelli Welsh was engaged to Jeremy Dufrene for not one, not two, but 12 years, but it wasn't meant to be. They broke up back in October of last year.

Welsh tells the Daily Mail, she was in "shock" that her ex rebounded so quickly.

Kourtney K & Travis Barker Baby Rocky's On Tour With Us ... Blink-182's Youngest Roadie

Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian are traveling with all the small things as they hit the road for the Blink-182 tour ... because baby Rocky is riding the tour bus too!!!

Rocky was all snuggled up in a brown onesie Friday as Kourtney carried him in her arms ... and they boarded the tour bus with Travis.

The family of 3 was in New York City this morning before hitting the road and heading south to Ocean City, Maryland ... where Blink-182 is about to play a concert.

Scottie Pippen Shooting Doc On Game 5 Basketball ... From Historic '91 NBA Finals!

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MORE THAN JUST A BALL
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Scottie Pippen is jumping into the documentary game -- the NBA legend tells us he's linking up with a top filmmaker, and they're creating a series chronicling the 1990-1991 Chicago Bulls, focusing on the actual game ball from the title-clinching game!

"We're looking to do a documentary on this basketball because we think that there's a lot of stories to be told," Pippen told Babcock on the TMZ Sports TV show (airs nightly on FS1).

"I think that ball really was a start of a dynasty and almost, I want to say, the end of a great dynasty in the Los Angeles Lakers, who we've known for many years in the '80s as 'Showtime,'" Scottie said, explaining the significance of the basketball.

September Hot Shots Summer Stars Go Out With A Bang!

And that just about wraps up Summer 2024, but before we say farewell to the hot sunny days and shredded beach boys n' baes ... Take a September stroll and see which stars lit the fuse on the season ... and went out with a BANG!

Celebs like Gabrielle Union BROUGHT IT and showed off a sexy shower selfie on vacay, Chloe Bailey was fierce in feisty in her animal print 'suit, and you could ring out your beach towel on Bretman Rock's rock-hard abs!

Spooky season's upon us, and you already know the scary hot shots are about to come piling in! In the meantime, check out our gallery featuring this month's hottest celebs!

tmz tv hot takes DIDDY FACING NEW LAWSUIT ... Kim Richards, Steelers QB Controversy

Diddy is facing a new lawsuit for sexual assault, Kim Richards is beefing with Kyle Richards over a psych hold, and the Pittsburgh Steelers have a quarterback controversy brewing ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

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SHOCKING NEW ALLEGATIONS
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First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles break down the new lawsuit against Diddy, in which he's accused of impregnating a woman who says he sexually assaulted her multiple times.

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TOUGH LOVE
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Meanwhile, over on "TMZ on TV," our crew reacts to Kim being put on a psych hold and getting into a heated exchange with Kyle.

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QB CONTROVERSY IN PITTSBURGH???
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And on "TMZ Sports," Michael and Mojo think the Steelers need to formally name Justin Fields the starting QB following a 3-0 start without Russell Wilson.

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

'Saturday Night Live' Cast 'Memba Them?! Celebrating Season 50!

"Live From New York ... It's Saturday Night!"

It's been nearly 50 fabulous years of legendary comedians and actors hitting the Studio 8H stage at 30 Rockefeller Plaza -- making their stage presence known and providing laughs to millions around the world -- on the sketch comedy series "Saturday Night Live".

As the hit show gears up for its 50th season, we're celebrating stars like Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy and Maya Rudolph ... all of whom got their big break taking on the "SNL" stage, and their careers have since soared into superstardom.

Dating back to the very first episode which premiered on October 11, 1975 ... Host George Carlin emerged on the scene, delivered a stellar monologue and showcased musical guests Billy Preston and Janis Ian.

What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!

Hayden Panettiere is making her big return to acting and she's here to stump you with some minor changes. Examine the two photos and see if you've got what it takes to track 'em down ... Nothing's a shoe-in with these sneaky switcharoos!

Making a stop by the "Drew Barrymore Show" earlier this week, the 35-year-old mama showed off a fresh new blond 'do while promoting her newest movie "Amber Alert". She dressed perfectly for a fall day in NYC, but some things just aren't buttoning up properly ...

HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Hayden Panettiere photos!**

Joe Biden 'Hopelessly Devoted' to Buying Olivia Newton-John's Ranch??? Not So Fast ...

President Joe Biden has been rumored to be interested in buying Olivia Newton-John's California ranch ... however, those who were close to the late star aren't sold on the gossip.

A rep for the late "Grease" actress' family tells TMZ ... this rumor is "not true," even though a report in the Montecito Journal claimed the President and First Lady Jill Biden were eyeing the property as their post-White House pad.

We wouldn't be surprised if the Bidens were taken with the estate, as the sunny abode is located in Santa Ynez ... a lush community outside Santa Barbara, known for its world-class wineries.

Big Freedia NOLA Is Sad Lil Wayne Not SB Headliner ... Maybe Kendrick Can Heal Those Wounds?!?

Even Big Freedia admitted their bounce lost some of its spring when Lil Wayne was snubbed and denied the headline halftime spot in his hometown New Orleans Super Bowl ... and turns out the entire city is feeling the burn!!!

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NEW ORLEANS IS SAD
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We interviewed Big Freedia on 'The TMZ Podcast' and word in the 504 streets is that everyone in New Orleans is sad for Wayne -- especially since he attempted to put things into existence months ago ... but ended up gutted when Kendrick Lamar got the nod.

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THAT HURT

Big Freedia told hosts Charlie Neff and Wyld Young there's still hope ... Kendrick could easily share stage time with Wayne in February and all would be right in the world ... and wards.

Diddy Grand Jury Hears New Testimony from Sex Worker

Diddy's grand jury is still looking into the allegations against him ... hearing from at least one more sex worker about their alleged relationship with the mogul, and it's possible it could lead to new charges.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the grand jury is absolutely still convened, and this week it heard testimony from a male escort who said he's interacted with Diddy in the past.

We're told the testimony covered Diddy's alleged outreach to the escort and his willingness to participate in a "Freak Off."

Colorado Football Deletes Water-Themed Promo For UCF Game After Hurricane Helene

A promotional flyer for the Colorado Buffaloes' matchup against the UCF Knights was met with a ton of backlash on Friday ... with football fans wondering why the social media post wasn't kept in drafts in light of Hurricane Helene -- as it featured a star player knee-deep in water.

The Deion Sanders-led program's official X account shared the imagery at 12:30 PM PT ... in an attempt to signify 24 hours 'til kickoff from FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando.

The flyer was intended to be a play on star defensive back Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig's "Shark" nickname ... but considering what surrounding Southeast regions experienced over the past day, many users felt the theming of the promo was insensitive.

Vivica A. Fox 'Lost Holliday' Only Getting Love ... Jussie Smollett's Making Career Comeback!!!

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START OF THE COMEBACK
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Vivica A. Fox says her nephew Jussie Smollett has his career back on track ... claiming fans love the new movie they worked on together -- fully separating art from the artist.

We caught up with the actress at LAX on Friday ... and, we had to ask her about how audiences were receiving her new flick, "The Lost Holliday" -- and, whether opinions about Smollett have contributed to criticism of the movie.

VAF points out "The Lost Holliday" has played in theaters all over the world ... from London to New York to Los Angeles -- and, so far, she says it's only received positive reviews.

Deepak Chopra AI Is Part of 'Human Evolution' Defends Digital Twin From Critics

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DIGITAL DEEPAK
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Deepak Chopra isn't turning his nose up at artificial intelligence ... rather, he's encouraging others to embrace the technology as the next step in human evolution.

We caught up with the New Age guru on "TMZ Live" Friday, where he defended his use of artificial intelligence, highlighting all the ways his online twin, "Digital Deepak," has helped others.

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ai in action
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As Deepak put it ... his digital alter ego is not scanning the internet to splice together random or vague responses to users' questions. Instead, Digital Deepak combs through his vast collection of published works, including books, interviews, Q&As, columns and more to curate an answer that reflects his beliefs.