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The war in Ukraine is heartbreaking on so many levels … millions fleeing their once-tranquil homeland, and images from before the invasion show the brutality of Russian aggression. Ukraine was a vibrant country before Vladimir Putin brought war to their land, and it’s interesting to look back at life for Ukrainians before they saw their

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been hospitalized with what sounds like a serious illness … but the high court says he should be okay in due time. The SCOTUS’s Office of Public Information made the announcement Sunday, saying Thomas had been admitted to Sibley Memorial in D.C. Friday after experiencing flu-like symptoms. After undergoing

Play video content CNN As the war in Ukraine drags on, its president has made it quite clear that failing to come to terms with Russia will result in what he calls World War 3 … striking an ominous tone. Volodymyr Zelensky said as much Sunday during an interview with CNN, in which he was

Gabby Petito‘s parents are fighting to help other families whose loved ones have vanished by working with senators and governors to make a national missing persons database accessible everywhere. Joe Petito, Gabby’s father, tells TMZ … national media coverage played a big role in his daughter’s case, but he knows not everyone has that same

The U.S. State Department is demanding Russia allow its officials to see Brittney Griner … as the WNBA star sits in a jail cell awaiting her trial for alleged drug offenses. In a statement released to AP on Friday, the U.S. State Dept. said it’s “insisting” Russia “provide consular access” to Griner — explaining the

Racial tension is simmering in the nation’s capital where the so-called “People’s Convoy” is taking a KKK-ish turn — a protest leader invoked lynchings while promising to “take back” Black Lives Matter Plaza. A trucker with the ‘People’s Convoy’ in DC says they’re going to ‘tar and feather’ Black Lives Matter Plaza. “All that paint’s

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky deserves the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize … according to several world leaders now pushing to get him the high honor. It comes as no shock … Zelensky’s become a beacon of courage around the world for the way he’s inspired and rallied Ukrainians against the Russian invasion. That’s clearly why a

It’s been months since LeBron James shaded Kyle Rittenhouse for crying in a courtroom … but he is clearly nowhere near ready to let it go, ’cause he trolled the Lakers star’s diss while sharing an anti-Joe Biden meme Thursday. The 19-year-old posted the short video on his Twitter page … taking a shot at

Sharon Osbourne is ready to talk again in front of cameras — she’s joining a new network in England where she’ll be able to share her opinion, and her new TV home has a familiar ring. Sharon was just announced as an on-screen talent for the soon-to-launch UK network, TalkTV … which is the same

Jack Dorsey is making another big donation … and this time he’s sending money to organizations helping with the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The former Twitter CEO and founder just donated $7 million to benefit Ukrainians impacted by Vladimir Putin‘s war, and he’s spreading the dough around evenly to 7 different initiatives. The money is

Play video content Arnold Schwarzenegger is using the power of his celebrity to reach Russian citizens and members of the military … applauding the Putin dissenters from within and giving others the lowdown on what is REALLY going on in Ukraine. Arnold posted a 9-minute video in which he praised those who are taking a

Play video content Instagram / @primetimestein Here’s the most unlikely reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — a “rapper” spitting bars in a TX city council meeting about killing Putin and riding hard for Zelensky. Alex Stein, best known as internet comedian Primetimestein, heated up Tuesday’s meeting in Plano, Texas by dropping some seriously anti-Putin

Play video content TMZ.com Congressman Mike Quigley is applauding President Volodymyr Zelensky for standing up to Vladimir Putin, and says the Russians — and maybe the world — seriously underestimated Ukraine’s leader. The U.S. Rep from Illinois joined us Wednesday on “TMZ Live” after he’d witnessed Zelensky state his case to Congress for more military

Play video content TMZ.com U.S. congressman Colin Allred tells TMZ Sports Brittney Griner is “OK” in Russia … though he added he can’t say much more, hoping relative silence keeps the WNBA star from becoming a political pawn. Griner has been detained in Russia since mid-February … after she allegedly tried to go through airport

Vice President Kamala Harris‘ husband, Doug Emhoff, has contracted COVID-19 — and even though the Veep is still negative … there’s concern the White House could be at risk. The Second Gentleman tested positive for coronavirus Tuesday, but word is … he’s feeling okay. Harris, for her part, has tested negative thus far — and

Play video content Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is not just a war hero in his own country, he’s now recognized as such around the world, and it’s more than evident by the incredible ovation he received from the Canadian Parliament. Zelensky appeared via zoom before the governmental body, appealing for aid. when he was done,

Play video content Channel One Russia A Russian TV producer who barged in on a live, state-run newscast with an anti-war protest is now MIA. Human rights group OVD-Info — which tracks Russian protests and detainments — has been unable to locate Marina Ovsyannikova … the TV editor who ran on set in the middle

Elon Musk is asking Vladimir Putin to put his dukes up — and not just that, but he’s posing the challenge in the dictator’s native language … with the ultimate stakes at play. The Tesla and SpaceX chief dared VP to a battle of brawn Monday morning, doing so over Twitter of course … where

Barack Obama says he’s contracted COVID-19 — but the good news is that he’s doing alright … attributing that to the fact he’s vaccinated. The former President announced his status Sunday, writing … “I just tested positive for COVID. I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise. Michelle and

Play video content Twitter/@andrewkimmel The Ukraine crisis is no laughing matter, but that doesn’t mean people fleeing couldn’t use a smile — especially the little ones … to which one group of clowns has devoted itself. Check out these clips shot by journo Andrew Kimmel, who’s on the ground there documenting the devastation … but

Ron DeSantis says Disney has joined a false narrative regarding a bill about LGBT education in grade schools there — while also noting … he’s not backing down from making it law. The Florida governor lashed out Thursday against what he called yet another “woke” corporation — aka, Disney — for trying to torpedo his

Play video content TMZ.com Comedian Jordan Carlos sees no problem making jokes about the tragedy in Ukraine … but he says there’s a delicate balance, with some lines that cannot be crossed. We got Jordan at LAX and asked about some jokes he made when a woman in the audience at one of his gigs

The Nelk Boys’ SteveWillDoIt gave former President Donald Trump a sweet thank you gift following their recent podcast collab — an iced-up Rolex, worth $75K! Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … the ice blue platinum Day-Date 40mm isn’t sold in stores, meaning Steve had to custom order it. Platinum Day-Dates are known to be

Aliia Roza, the ex-Russian spy who once fell in love with one of her targets, is turning on Putin over his invasion of Ukraine … she says he’s desperate to win and will stop at nothing. Aliia issued the chilling warning recently, telling overseas publications Putin will fight to the end because he knows a

Russia is ridiculous … Putin now claims the photo of a pregnant Ukrainian influencer who was injured in the bombing of a maternity hospital is a fake, and it’s triggered worldwide outrage. Beauty blogger Marianna Podgurskaya was called out by the Russian embassy in London as nothing more than an actor … claiming to play

Jussie Smollett‘s courtroom outburst isn’t landing for Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot … who is praising his 5-month jail sentence, condemning him for staging a hate crime and hoping his case is a warning to others. After Jussie’s sentencing, where he shouted he’s innocent and left with a fist in the air, Mayor Lightfoot was totally

Play video content TMZ.com Former CIA operative Ric Prado says killing Vladimir Putin inside Russia isn’t as easy as Sen. Lindsey Graham makes it sound, but he adds … there is an opening, if the oligarchs want him gone. Prado, who has more than 20-years experience in in the Agency, broke down what he believes

This ghastly image is swirling around the world, bringing home the horrors of Putin‘s war. We can now put faces to the innocent civilians who were killed by Russian mortar fire as they tried to escape Irpin, Ukraine. UKRAINE: Footage shows what appears to be a corridor that civilians are using to evacuate from the

Play video content TMZ.com Trent Hartsfield and his wife were supposed to permanently welcome a Ukrainian orphan to their family … now he’s in a terrifying race against time, as the brutal Russian invasion continues in Ukraine. Trent joined TMZ live Tuesday from Bucharest, Romania — he’s flown there in hopes of finding 9-year-old Angelina,

Play video content Twitter / @ZelenskyyUa Russia’s devastating invasion of Ukraine is now taking a direct toll on what should have been a safe haven for kids — a maternity and children’s hospital is in complete shambles. After the attack — which appears to have been a direct hit — President Zelensky tweeted out video