Bill Gates on Jeffrey Epstein I Was a Fool to Hang Out With Him!!!

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After Melinda French Gates issued a public plea for her ex-husband Bill Gates to address his mentions in the Epstein Files ... Bill is doing just that in a new -- at times, uncomfortable -- interview.

The infamous files show Epstein appeared to send emails to himself claiming Bill got a sexually transmitted disease and referencing "consequences of sex with russian girls" ... and claiming Bill asked Epstein to give him antibiotics to secretly slip Melinda to prevent her from realizing she'd allegedly caught anything.

In an interview with 9 News Australia, Bill said ... "Apparently, Jeffrey wrote an email to himself. That email was never sent, the email is false. I don't know what his thinking was there."

Chix On Netflix! Can You Guess The Hot Actress?!

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Can you guess which Netflix actress put her hot bod on full display in this eye-popping shot?!

She may not be a blonde in her day-to-day, but she once played Marilyn Monroe. And ... let's not forget her acting alongside Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans ...

Hit the gallery for the reveal, and then play our game below!

Dave Coulier Laughter Got Me Through Both Cancers!!!

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Dave Coulier is opening up about finally being in remission after battling not one, but two types of cancers in just two years ... and says a positive mindset is what carried him through the nightmare.

The "Full House" star laid it all out on "GMA" Wednesday, explaining that he leaned hard into laughing through the ordeal to cope ... though he admits cancer still feels like it’s lurking in the rearview mirror.

For a quick rewind -- Dave beat stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma in March 2025, only to be diagnosed months later with p16 squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue. And despite staying upbeat, he says the fight took a serious toll on him psychologically and emotionally.

Search for Nancy Guthrie Sheriff Says They Have to Believe She's Alive ... 'Nothing Else to Go On'

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As the search continues for Savannah Guthrie's kidnapped mother ... Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos painted a cautiously hopeful picture of where the investigation is at right now.

In a new interview Wednesday, Nanos told 'TODAY' ... "We have nothing else to go on but the belief that she is here, she's present, she's alive, and we want to save her."

As you know ... detectives suspect Savannah's 84-year-old mom Nancy was taken from her Arizona home in the middle of the night against her will.

While some details have come out, none of them have led to cracking the case or even identifying any persons of interest in the Tucson-area case.

Lil Jon Son DJ Young Slade Missing In Georgia

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8:59 AM PT -- A rep for Lil Jon tells TMZ ... "The family is asking for privacy at this time. We are also asking for continued prayers for Nathan to come home safe. Thank you"

Lil Jon is dealing with a scary situation right now ... his son, DJ Young Slade, has been reported missing in Georgia.

The Milton Police Department put out a missing persons alert Tuesday, saying 27-year-old Slade -- legal name Nathan Murray Smith -- ran out of his home on foot and hasn’t been seen since ... adding he doesn’t have a phone, he may be disoriented, and he could be in need of help.

Local outlet Rough Draft Atlanta reported there was "an active police matter" unfolding in Mayfield Park in Milton, about 30 miles north of downtown Atlanta.

Snoop Dogg Lights One Up For the U.S. ... As Olympic Torchbearer!!!

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Snoop Dogg was blazin' up in Gallarate, Italy today ... but not like that! He's an official  torchbearer for the Olympic Winter Games!

Check out the clip ... Snoop is clearly living his best life, dancing to his and Dr. Dre's classic "The Next Episode" as he represented the U.S. abroad Wednesday.

If he seems relaxed carrying out such a huge honor, it might be because he's had some experience. The rapper also did the honors at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Sha'Carri Richardson, Coleman Enter Not Guilty Pleas ... In Florida Arrests

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Track stars Sha'Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman have both entered not guilty pleas following last Thursday's arrests ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Alisia Adamson -- who is representing both sprinters -- entered the plea through docs filed in court on Monday. Richardson was arrested on one charge of dangerous excessive speeding ... and cited for several driving violations.

Coleman was arrested for drug paraphernalia and resisting (without violence) during the traffic stop -- both of which are misdemeanors.

Channing Tatum Actor Goes Under the Knife for Shoulder Surgery

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10:27 AM PT -- A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ … Channing Tatum injured his shoulder during a fall while skiing at Sundance. He was there for his films, "Josephine" and "Nuisance Bear," both of which won awards.

Channing stepped up to the surgery table ... for an operation to fix his separated shoulder!

Check out the actor's Instagram post from early Wednesday morning ... he shared a snap from his hospital bed to let fans know he went under the knife. He shared an uplifting message alongside the pic, writing ... "Just another day. Another challenge. This one is gonna be hard. But whatever. Let’s get it in."

The "Roofman" star clarified on his IG Story he had his shoulder operated on ... and shared before and after X-ray pics, the after showing his shoulder held together with a screw.

Tate McRae Catching Heat For Team USA Promo ... Aren't You Canadian?!?

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Tate McRae is basically the Canadian Benedict Arnold in some fans' eyes this week ... after the pop star dropped a promo hyping up Team USA in the Olympics -- despite hailing from the North.

The "Revolving door" singer shared the ad on her Instagram ... showing her skiing up to an owl to discuss NBC's packed schedule this weekend -- the Winter Games' Opening Ceremony, figure skating events, Lindsey Vonn's big return, and oh yeah, the Super Bowl on Sunday.

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Along with a few "who?" jokes, McRae tells the owl she's stoked to catch the Red, White and Blue in action ... which has ruffled some feathers.

Brazilian Shoppers Go Stir Crazy Over Noodles!!!🍜🫢

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Tensions were boiling over in Brazil ... 'cause shoppers straight-up lost it while brawling over instant noodles on sale -- and it was all caught on camera.

Peep the chaos ... a supermarket in Assu, Brazil, turned into a full-on free-for-all as customers shoved, scrambled, and climbed over each other to grab dirt-cheap noodle packs -- which were gone in literally 3 minutes.

Look, it was absolute grocery-store madness Tuesday ... but when noodles are selling for 0.01 in Brazilian Real (about two-thousandth of 1 cent in U.S. money), orderly conduct goes right out the checkout line.

Shaboozey Breaks Silence on Grammys Speech Backlash

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Shaboozey found himself in hot water after his big Grammy win Sunday ... 'cause some viewers took issue with his acceptance speech, suggesting it ignored the role of enslaved Africans and their descendants in America.

In a mea culpa posted Tuesday, Shaboozey penned a message giving more context to his words.

The singer wrote ... “To be clear, I know and believe that we -- Black people, have also built this country. My words were never intended to dismiss that truth. I am both a Black man and the son of Nigerian immigrants and in the overwhelming moment of winning my first Grammy my focus was on honoring the sacrifices my parents made by coming to this country to give me and my siblings opportunities they never had.”

Shaboozey went on to note the significance of being the first Black man to win the Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance on the first day of Black History Month.

Draymond Green Sounds Off On Possible Warriors Exit No Hard Feelings!!!

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Draymond Green is staring down trade rumors head-on ... and instead of throwing punches, he's throwing gratitude.

The four-time NBA champ got brutally honest after the Warriors' 113-94 loss on Tuesday to the 76ers when asked about speculation he could be moved before Thursday's trade deadline.

"I've been here for 13-and-a-half years," Green said. "That's longer than probably 98% of NBA players have been in one place. I don’t know if it ends ... but what a f***ing run it’s been. I'll take the fine for it. What a f***ing run it’s been."

'Mob Wives' Renee Graziano to Return, Drita D’Avanzo Turns Down Offer

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"Mob Wives" is returning to TV screens with leading lady Renee Graziano ... but her co-star Drita D’Avanzo says she's sitting this one out!

TMZ has learned networks are currently looking to make the reboot happen, partly due to the surge of the "mob wife aesthetic" trend. Sources say Renee is set to star, while the OG cast may be making cameos ... though the lineup is unconfirmed.

One person who will 100% not be joining the remake is the show's breakout star, Drita D’Avanzo. She tells TMZ she was asked to make an appearance, but she made it clear she has no interest at all.

U.S. Rep Eric Swalwell GOP Breaks a Sweat in House Gym … By Dragging Trump!!!

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How’s this for locker-room lore -- Rep. Eric Swalwell says the real political tea ain't spilling over cable news... it’s going down at the gym, where he claims Republicans are quietly trashing Donald Trump between sets.

We caught up with the California congressman on Capitol Hill Tuesday, and he tells us the congressional gym is where the truth really gets a workout ... with GOP lawmakers privately unhappy with Trump, but way too scared to say it out loud in public in case he claps back with threats.

Now you may be thinking, "no whey that happens" -- but we bench-pressed Eric a little harder, and he says it's abs-olutely true ... in fact, he compares it all to WWE, saying once the cameras are off -- especially in the gym -- Republicans switch personas real fast!

Christian McCaffrey Shrugs Off 49ers' Season Ending … Daughter Keeps Me Grounded

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Christian McCaffrey isn’t crying over the 49ers' season ending early, he's counting his wins -- and they start at home.

The 2026 Pro Bowler popped up at Raising Cane's in Colma, California, to kick off Super Bowl LX festivities alongside his brother, Commanders WR Luke McCaffrey, where the NFL siblings went head-to-head in a playful "Raising Cane’s Challenge" … and even hopped behind the counter to serve fans in the drive-thru.

But while CMC was all smiles slinging chicken fingers, he got real with TMZ Sports about San Francisco falling short of a title run ... saying he has no hard feelings about how things played out.

V-Day Gifts Under $100 That Don't Scream 'I Panicked!'😱

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner … but don’t panic because there's still enough time to pick out something your date will truly love.

Whether you completely forgot or were waiting for payday to make your purchase, we've got you covered with great gifts that won't break the bank.  

From fine jewelry to accessories and even self care gadgets, it's all under $100 AND will show up on your door step in record time. Don't worry, we won't tell anyone that you waited until the last minute! 

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