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Brittney Griner is finally breaking her silence on her return from Russia … saying she’s super grateful to be back in the United States — while vowing to play in the WNBA again. Griner released a statement on her Instagram page Friday morning … thanking President Joe Biden and everyone else who helped get her

Play video content Netflix Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just dropped some major bombshells, revealing they’ve been subject to online death threats, nasty infighting with the Royal Family and who they believe was behind their much-publicized miscarriage. The controversial couple released Volume 2 of their popular Netflix series … and during the 5th episode Meghan

Play video content TMZ.com The collapse of the famed crypto exchange FTX is spurring lots of finger-pointing, but on the issue of whether its celeb spokespeople are partially to blame … Congress has different opinions. We got Rep. Al Lawson Wednesday at Reagan National Airport, where we asked what he made of all the famous

Play video content President Biden has signed a bill into law that works to permanently protect same-sex and interracial marriages — although the Supreme Court still might have something to say about it. Dubbed the “Respect for Marriage Act,” the bill codifies protections for married couples of all races and sexual orientations and requires the

Jin, the oldest member of BTS, is officially an enlisted man — the first singer from the international hitmakers to join the South Korean military under the country’s strict conscription laws. Army going miss you sooo much Jin🐹Army love you so much take care 🥺🥺😭#jinmilitary pic.twitter.com/AzdreOZF0M — TaeBunn Shorts{FAN ACCOUNT} (@ShortsTaebunn) December 13, 2022 @ShortsTaebunn

King Charles is spreading Christmas cheer for the first time as the UK monarch … but it comes at the exact moment Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are taking some fresh shots at the royal family. KC3’S festive, but simple card features a pic of himself and Queen Consort Camilla, wishing recipients “A very Happy

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene reportedly said if the mobilization of the Jan. 6 insurrection was in her hands, she would’ve made sure it was mission accomplished for Donald Trump. The Georgia lawmaker made the shocking statement Saturday night during the New York Young Republican Club gala — where she, Donald Trump Jr. and other prominent

Paul Whelan ain’t happy that he’s still behind bars in Russia … saying Thursday he’s “disappointed” with Joe Biden and his administration after he wasn’t included in the Brittney Griner deal. Whelan spoke with CNN from a penal colony in Russia just hours after the U.S. successfully swapped arms dealer Viktor Bout for Griner …

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry beat “the media’s out to get us” drum repeatedly in their new Netflix docuseries, but a royal expert says that’s kinda rich … considering how much they need media coverage. Kinsey Schofield tells TMZ … Harry and Meghan’s claims about the aggressive press surrounding their life came as a shock

Play video content Controversial L.A. councilman Kevin de León got into a knockdown, drag-out fight with an activist … while attending a Christmas tree lighting and toy giveaway event, of all places. The video starts as de León is slamming Jason Reedy down onto a table, and the 2 of them continued wrestling into a

Play video content Comedy Central Trevor Noah said his final farewell to “The Daily Show” Thursday night and on his way to the exit, he got pretty emotional talking about who he credits for his knowledge and success. Trevor ended his 7-year run hosting the Comedy Central series by paying tribute to all the Black

Brittney Griner is finally home … the WNBA star touched down on U.S. soil early Friday morning — after officials successfully negotiated her release from Russian custody on Thursday. The 32-year-old was spotted getting off a private jet in San Antonio … at around 5:40 AM ET. Play video content AP She appeared to be

UPDATE 12:35 PM PT — Rep.-elect Maxwell Alejandro Frost is doubling down on the fact that he feels “the system” isn’t created for folks who don’t already have a ton of cash. We talked to him on “TMZ Live” after getting denied for his place in D.C. … and he says he’s left with no

Some UK reporters are firing back at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry … specifically about them claiming their royal engagement interview was rehearsed, and the media was out to destroy her. BBC Radio 4 presenter Mishal Husain, who sat down with the couple in 2017 for their official engagement interview, responded to the staged claims

Play video content TASS Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout crossed paths on a UAE airport tarmac in the hours after the United States and Russia agreed to a prisoner swap … and the moment was all captured on video. The footage, shot by Russian state media outlet TASS, was released on Thursday afternoon. In the

Play video content Instagram / @plies Plies is ecstatic about Brittney Griner‘s release from a Russian prison … and says there’s no reason for Paul Whelan‘s plight to overshadow the WNBA star’s homecoming. The Florida rapper went on a rant about people, like his cousin, who are focusing on the sad and disappointing fact Whelan

Elon Musk has reportedly been turning Twitter’s office space into sleeping spaces for employees putting in extra time — and he’s pissed the city of S.F. is looking into whether or not the new setup violates any codes. Twitter’s CEO fired back to a report Tuesday that said S.F.’s department of building inspection would be

Sen. Ted Cruz says his teenage daughter is “okay” after cops were called to his Texas home Tuesday night for a medical emergency. Houston PD responded to Cruz’s house in Houston’s River Oaks neighborhood around 8 PM after receiving a report of a 14-year-old with self-inflicted stab wounds to their arm. The Senator, his wife