Yup, you read that right. Google just wrote a massive check to Texas — we’re talkin’ $1.375 BILLION — to settle a juicy lawsuit over how it allegedly handled your private data. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wasn’t playing around. He came for Google in 2022, accusing the tech giant of pulling some sneaky moves […]
Nancy Grace Slams Diddy Defense Over Cassie Assault Video
Nancy Grace is not holding back — and Diddy just got verbally smacked. The fiery legal eagle went full scorched-earth after watching that hotel surveillance video of Sean “Diddy” Combs attacking ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura — and she’s not buying the “worst day of his life” excuse for a second. During TMZ Presents: United States v. […]
SNL Cold Open: Trump Interrupts Mother’s Day Tribute With Jeanine Pirro Return
Just when you thought SNL was getting all soft and sentimental, BOOM—Donald Trump (yep, James Austin Johnson’s dead-on impression) stormed the stage like a MAGA hurricane in this weekend’s cold open. It all started sweet. Kenan Thompson, Bowen Yang, and Marcello Hernández hit the SNL stage to shower their real-life moms with love for Mother’s […]
Randy Orton Wins Undisputed WWE Title at Backlash 2025 in St. Louis
Let’s be real — WWE Backlash 2025 was not here to play nice. Saturday night, the Enterprise Center in St. Louis exploded with chaos, chair shots, and crowd-popping moments that had even the most jaded wrestling fans on their feet. Oh, and the hometown hero? He did not disappoint. Randy Orton vs. John Cena. That […]
Saints Quarterback Derek Carr Announces Retirement After 11th NFL Seasons
That’s it. That’s the tweet. Derek Carr — the four-time Pro Bowler and longtime Raiders quarterback who most recently suited up for the Saints — is calling it a career. Eleven seasons, over 41,000 passing yards, and zero playoff wins later… Carr is out. The reason? His throwing shoulder finally threw in the towel. According […]
4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tennessee, Felt Across Southern U.S.
It wasn’t your washing machine acting up or your dog losing its mind. That shake you felt Saturday morning? A legit 4.1 magnitude earthquake. In Tennessee. At 9:04 a.m. ET, the ground under Greenback, Tennessee (about 30 miles south of Knoxville), decided it had something to say. And it said it loudly. The U.S. Geological […]
Taylor Swift Summons as Witness in Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni Lawsuit
Well, this just got interesting. Taylor Swift is being dragged into a legal battle, and it’s not the kind of drama you’re used to hearing about in her songs. The pop queen has been subpoenaed to testify as a witness in the ongoing case between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Yep, you read that right. […]
Trump Administration Considering Suspension of Habeas Corpus, Stephen Miller Confirms
Hold onto your Constitution, folks — Stephen Miller just hinted that the Trump team is seriously thinking about hitting pause on habeas corpus. Yep, that habeas corpus — the one that stops the government from locking you up without a court hearing. No big deal, right? Speaking to PBS NewsHour, Miller — Trump’s longtime policy […]
Tiger Woods Visits White House after Confirming Relationship With Vanessa Trump
Tiger Woods just pulled up to the White House — and yep, it’s the first time since he went public with Vanessa Trump. Talk about mixing golf, glam, and government! The 15-time major champ suited up and made the rounds in D.C. on Thursday, May 8, looking sharp and all smiles. According to People, Tiger […]
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Arrested at ICE Facility in Bold Protest
In a move that has everyone talking, Newark’s Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested this week while protesting at an ICE detention center in Newark. Yep, you read that right. The mayor was nabbed by authorities after he refused to leave the Delaney Hall facility, which is under fire for allegedly operating without proper permits. Baraka […]
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