Jeffrey Epstein, a college dropout with marginal social skills, ingratiated himself with the richest, most powerful men in the world by using the almighty dollar ... along with extravagant perks.
Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, former Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz, and many others were seduced into Epstein's orbit, and in a new documentary -- "TMZ Studios Presents Jeffrey Epstein: The Devil's Rolodex" streaming on YouTube -- we dig deep to expose his masterful con.
Of course, good ol' fashioned blackmail was also a tried-and-true tool Epstein used.
Kristi Noem allegedly created a fake press release using doctored State Department letterhead to explain why she was exiting her special envoy role after getting fired as DHS secretary ... this according to reports.
After the State Department announced her exit, Noem shared a press release on State Department letterhead, saying ... "The Special Envoy to the Shield of the Americas role was always a six-month appointment. Secretary Noem remains at the State Department as a Senior Advisor."
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The issue? Sources at the State Department say it was not an official release ... and that the letterhead was fabricated.
President Trump goes to bat for Vivek Ramaswamy's outrageous political ad, and calls out Lebron James for dissing the National Anthem. Plus, Christina Applegate's shocking MS revelation and Diddy's new prison life. So, we gotta ask ...
Michael B. Jordan's gritty crime drama just got a little too gritty ... as a man allegedly showed up to the set with a huge butcher's knife and started scaring the film crew.
The NYPD tells TMZ ... Alex Perez, 23, allegedly started disrupting filming while running across the set of "Miami Vice '85" in Brooklyn around 11 PM Friday night.
Cops were called after Perez allegedly brandished a butcher's knife ... and threatened one of the production staffers.
A New Jersey middle school teacher has been accused of running a prostitution scam that involved her allegedly pinning down a naked man ... but she claims she was "strictly there to party."
An unidentified man claims he met Middle Township Middle School computer teacher Amanda Crafts, 35, and Veda Engel, 23, at Caesar’s Atlantic City on Oct. 9 ... the New York Post reported.
The victim claims that after Engel performed a sex act on him in the women's Harrah's hotel room ... Crafts held him down and used his smartphone's Face ID to open up Apple Pay to send 4 separate payments totaling $1,250.
Drake started from the bottom ... now he's hit the big 4-0! And what better way to celebrate the iconic artist's major milestone than with some absolutely shredded shots?!
As you know, the rapper loves showing off his ripped physique ... so this felt like the only appropriate way to ring in his big day!
Come on ... check out those abs! We can't wait for another year of Drizzy's sexy selfies.
"Love Is Blind" star Scott "Stew" Stewart has owned up to how he came across on the show ... but he also claims he has "no recollection" of what he said before he was ultimately rejected.
Speaking with the "TMZ Podcast" ... Stew said that he 100 percent believes Jacqueline "Jax" Guelli's decision to call off their engagement had nothing to do with his looks.
In case you missed it ... Stew, a 34-year-old engineering director, proposed to Jaxon the show sight unseen in the pods.
Ain't nothin' wrong with a lil' friendly family competition -- especially when it's between "The Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger and stallion of a son, Patrick Schwarzenegger.
The father-son duo hit the kitchen counter for a pumpkin carving competition -- both dudes rockin' hats and cozy-wear.
If you watched "White Lotus" you may recall Patrick showin' some stem.
Can you spot the sneaky switches made to these two pumpkin pics?!
HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Patrick and Arnold Schwarzenegger photos!
Bhad Bhabie is looking to unload her massive Florida mansion ... and she's hoping to pocket nearly $7 million in the process ... TMZ has learned.
Real estate sources tell TMZ ... the rapper's Boca Raton estate hit the market Wednesday with an asking price of $6.9 million.
The sprawling 8,958-square-foot property boasts 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, sitting on a beautifully landscaped acre in an exclusive guard-gated community.
When stars step out in eerily alike looks this spooky season, it’s time to settle the ultimate style showdown: Which celeb rocked it best?!
Valkyrae and QTCinderella .... and Kalita Hon and Sophie Silvaare four fierce celebs who nailed their princess 'fits, but which duo is getting your vote?!
The Victoria's Secret Angels were the talk of the town this month, and Sami Sheen and Adelaine Morin brought their own angelic energy to the runway ... but who served up their wings best?
An influencer born in NYC was arrested in Colombia after authorities claim they found a cache of weapons and drugs inside her apartment ... and the scene they described is straight out of "Narcos" or "Breaking Bad."
National police officers and a judge had shown up to Wendy Durán's apartment with a warrant to search the place Monday in order to obtain missing rent payments ... the New York Post reported.
Instead ... cops claim they found two 9mm Glocks and a 5.56-caliber Colt rifle with holographic sights and a laser attachment.
Anika Rashaun -- who starred on hit reality shows like "The Challenge" and "The Real World" -- has died from breast cancer ... her friends have revealed.
The TV star-turned-dating coach died on Oct. 1 after being diagnosed with cancer last summer.
Cyndi Rich wrote on Facebook ... "Anika shined so bright. Being close to that light as one of her closest friends was a true blessing. She is a vibrant soul. I’ll love her and treasure the 16 years of memories forever."
Six Flags Over Georgia's Goliath roller coaster is set to be reopened with new safety features once the ride has been retrofitted ... after a man was violently thrown to his death earlier this month.
The theme park announced seat belts would be added to the ride ... as well as other rides with similar restraints ... CEO John Reilly revealed in a statement Friday.
Reilly added ... "Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia remains closed pending necessary safety reviews and clearances. Eight additional rides at five other parks are temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution. Our parks remain open, including throughout Halloween weekend, with more than 220 roller coasters operating across our parks."
Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly's romance is showing zero signs of slowing down ... with the pair seemingly glued to each other day and night in new pics.
In the photos ... Dakota and MGK can be seen leaving a music studio together Friday morning ... before being spotted leaving the L.A. hotspot Chateau Marmont together later that night around 11:30 PM.
In one of the pics of the pair in a car by the hotel, MGK was caught sporting a massive grin ... looking elated at having a day date and a night date with her!
