TMZ Minute

Lionel Richie threw shade at Chris Brown and Usher’s R&B tour, saying he and Earth, Wind & Fire did similar shows decades ago. Nicole Kidman says she was warned marrying Tom Cruise could hurt her career. Plus, Selena Gomez and her mother, Mandy Teefey, are being sued by investors who claim they were misled into putting more than one million dollars into their mental health company.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs has been released from solitary confinement following an alleged prison fight and remains scheduled for release in February 2028. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down at the end of August to spend more time with her family. Plus, a man accused of urinating on a family at a Morgan Wallen concert has been arrested.

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Luigi Mangione’s lawyers are reportedly in serious plea negotiations with federal prosecutors that could impact his separate New York state case. Lindsay Clancy became emotional in court as a medical examiner testified about the deaths of her three children during her murder trial. Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement after 18 NBA seasons, ending a career that included an MVP award and nine All-Star selections.

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Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are reportedly buying the Los Angeles Lakers in a record-setting deal valued at roughly $12 billion. President Trump’s White House makeover is reportedly expected to cost at least $927 million, with plans including a new ballroom, helipad and other major upgrades. Travis Kelce is opening up about his wedding to Taylor Swift, calling their July ceremony at Madison Square Garden the best night of his life.

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Perez Hilton’s mother has filed for temporary custody of his three children following his recent mental health crisis and hospitalization. Keke Palmer is addressing dating rumors involving Hot Ones host Sean Evans, saying the two currently have only a work relationship. Plus, Drake is reportedly following through on his promise to buy a house for Pinkchyu’s mother after she won his viral dating show.

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Oklahoma State Senate candidate Barry Christian died from a gunshot wound to the head in a death ruled a suicide. A Reuters reporter says the White House should have warned journalists they were being used as decoys during an Iranian assassination threat against President Trump. Nolan Wells’ friend Jax Pitalo says the teen’s mother fueled online backlash by publicly identifying Nolan’s friends after his death.

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A photographer was briefly handcuffed and cited after clashing with security during Cardi B’s music video shoot in Brooklyn. Adam22 says Lena the Plug crossed a line during her appearance on Drake’s dating stream. Kaia Gerber says she recognizes her own nepo-baby privilege but still expects other children of celebrities to prove they deserve their opportunities.

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Trump reportedly used a catering truck and decoy plane to secretly leave Turkey amid a credible Iranian assassination threat. Demi Lovato reunited with ex Joe Jonas and the Jonas Brothers at the “Camp Rock 3” premiere. Beyoncé is being sued for allegedly using an unauthorized sample on her 2022 song “Alien Superstar.”

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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is battling serious health issues, forcing tour changes as the band continues performing with a fill-in drummer. Beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie has died after weeks of intensive treatment following an attack by two juvenile eagles. Lauren Boebert’s 21-year-old son Tyler was arrested in Colorado on multiple felony child sexual exploitation charges and is due back in court August 19.

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Courtney Clenney has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2022 death of boyfriend Christian Obumseli, reaching a deal that could see her released from prison in less than two years. Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has returned to training camp two weeks after his wife was allegedly shot by their son, with the team saying she is recovering well. A late-night dispute at a Palm Springs festival headlined by The Chainsmokers turned chaotic when bottles were thrown into the crowd, injuring nine people and sending seven to the hospital.

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