Texas Senate candidate James Talarico heard his opponent, Ken Paxton, loud and clear when Paxton told TMZ Tuesday ... he'd agree to a debate under the right conditions, so Talarico has answered that challenge -- let's throw down at a TMZ-hosted debate!
Let us just say ... we would be psyched to host, and would move mountains to make it happen. J.T. suggests Jacob and Charlie should moderate, and we're totally down with that.
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More on the debate in a minute ... but Talarico had an interesting response to his fellow Texan, Matthew McConaughey, who dumped on the 2-party system a few days back. Talarico thinks Matt is onto something, and even endorses the actor as a great, third-party candidate for an unspecified office in the Lone Star State.
Aaron Carter's estate is on the taxman's radar ... the IRS says they're owed nearly $500K in taxes, interest, and penalties.
According to new documents filed by the IRS and obtained by TMZ, Aaron had several unpaid tax balances from 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
The 2014 balance is a mere $326.60 ... but the amounts owed get progressively larger -- including $172,538.70 owed between the balance, interest, and penalties for 2021.
Reality star Kash’s sister who is charged with her death is devastated over her passing ... and their mom tells TMZ she’s so distraught over the fatal shooting, she’s repeatedly wished she could trade places with her late sister.
Kash’s mom, Cynthia, tells TMZ ... she’s spoken with and visited her daughter, Vernika Dunbar, in jail since the shooting, and says Vernika has been crying and struggling to believe what happened.
Cynthia says Vernika repeatedly expresses how much she loves Kash and wishes she could switch places with her. Their mom says she’s reminded Vernika she still has children who need her and an entire family that loves her.
Amanda Lepore is all for Hunter Schafer's decision to have bottom surgery ... since it's allowing her to live her life authentically.
We caught up with the trans model and fashion icon at LAX Tuesday, who tells TMZ ... everyone's got a right to be happy, and sometimes surgery's part of it.
Check out the clip ... David LaChapelle's muse even offered up some advice based on her own experience, giving Hunter a few tips for recovery.
Donald Trump Jr. is publicly one of his dad's biggest supporters ... but it seems he's singing a different tune behind closed doors.
According to a new report from The Atlantic, two people who have spoken directly with Trump Jr. about the war in Iran say he's vocally opposed the conflict on multiple occasions.
They tell the outlet he's been against the war from the start ... and even told dad Donald Trump as much.
It's the OG influencer's birthday today -- Kim Kardashian turns 46, and no doubt she's still one of Hollywood's hottest chicks!
Whether modeling her SKIMS on socials or donning swimwear that breaks the internet, this lacy lady puts the ASS in Calabasas!
If you follow Kim, you know she loves a vacay, but phone eats first and therefore every trip comes with a camera roll full of content. This beachside selfie featuring an animal print bikini and a sarong is totes so RIGHT!
Harry Styles is making sure his New York fans feel the love ... stopping to sign an autograph before the Knicks took the court Tuesday night!
TMZ got video of the singer arriving at Madison Square Garden, where he was greeted by a few excited fans hoping to score a moment with the global superstar.
Check out the clip ... Harry could've easily kept walking, but he decided to turn back and hit one lucky fan with his John Hancock. It's a small gesture, but we're guessing it'll be a pretty big memory for the fan who got the signature!
Former Canadian actress Melody Anderson was in her mid 20s when she played Dale -- the travel agent babe who turned into the galactic warrior -- in the cult 1980 film adaptation of the comic "Flash Gordon."
Looks like Olivier Martinez is lighting up to take the edge off amid his custody battle with Halle Berry ... because cameras caught him smoking outside court.
TMZ obtained a photo of Halle's ex smoking Monday in the midst of their contentious custody battle over their 13-year-old son Maceo.
Olivier's rocking shades as he smokes, and is sporting a very different expression than his actress ex-wife was as she left the courthouse that day.
Boosie Badazz says there's a silver lining to his $600K pardon broker snafu ... he says he's glad he was able to keep other people from allegedly getting scammed.
We got Boosie in NYC on Tuesday morning as he was leaving "The Breakfast Club" ... and he told us he's grateful he was able to get the word out about Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl.
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Remember ... Boosie told "60 Minutes" that he paid Burkman and Wohl $600K up front for them to broker him a pardon from Donald Trump ... a pardon that never came.
Reality star Khadijah Haqq’s estranged husband Bobby McCray agreed to turn over records related to his NFL income ... months after she claimed to be struggling to pay the bills ... TMZ has learned.
According to new court docs, Bobby will sign a release that allows Khadijah the right to review all information about his NFL benefits, retirement, and pension plans.
Bobby played in the NFL from 2004 to 2010, reportedly earning over $11 million.
Ken Paxton usually keeps reporters at arm's length ... but apparently the way to the Texas politician's heart is through a bag of beef jerky from a Texan institution.
Charliecaught up with the senatorial candidate Tuesday at a Buc-ee's along the campaign trail in the Lone Star State ... where the two shared some steakhouse beef jerky before sinking their teeth into politics.
And while the jerky was delicious, Paxton had plenty of beef with his Democratic opponent, James Talarico, and CNN.
The Wichita Police Department is shutting down social media speculation about the woman who killed 2 people plowing onto a Kansas soccer field.
WPD issued an update in their investigation Tuesday, obtained by TMZ, saying ... "Based on information available to investigators, claims that the driver is in the country illegally are false."
They also shut down rumors that she and her husband were associated with Wichita Police Department, the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office or other law enforcement.
NBA star Tyler Herro's baby mama, Katya Henry, claims the Milwaukee Bucks guard is sending "aggressive" and "inappropriate" messages to her ... and she thinks some of their issues have been exacerbated after he was traded away by the Miami Heat ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Katya is asking for all communication with Tyler to be done on the court-approved messaging app. She says Tyler has taken the "unreasonable and irresponsible position" that all communication about their two kids needs to be done through his mom.
Katya claims when she tries to talk to Tyler about the kids, he typically responds in an "aggressive, inappropriate and emotionally charged manner."
