The man cops say is responsible for the shooting death of Jacqueline Avant, the wife of Clarence Avant, has been charged with murder … TMZ has learned. The L.A. County District Attorney’s office announced the charges of murder, attempted murder and felon with a firearm as well as two counts of residential burglary with person

Master P says he’s been separated from his estranged wife for over a decade and he’s ready to start a new chapter … so he wants the judge to step in and declare him single. In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Master P says there’s no reason he and his ex, Sonya Miller, should

Lil Uzi Vert didn’t skimp on his girlfriend’s birthday — the guy rented out a whole theme park for her … which cost him a pretty penny and then some. The rapper took over Nickelodeon Studios Park at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey — with about 20 of his buddies tagging along for

“America’s Got Talent” standout Jay Jay Phillips — whose big hair gained as much attention as his talent — has died from complications related to COVID-19. A family member tells us Jay Jay was battling the disease at home Thanksgiving week. We’re told family and friends were continuously checking in with him over the phone,

Play video content TMZ.com Bizzy Bone says the on-stage brawl between Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia is just how things go in hip-hop sometimes … and ‘Verzuz’ honcho Swizz Beatz has his back. We got Bizzy at the Ritz Carlton in downtown Los Angeles on Friday and asked him about Thursday’s fight at The

Play video content TMZ.com Daymond John says Playboy is making its best move in years by joining forces with Cardi B … because she’ll bring her legion of young fans to the iconic brand, while also making much-needed changes to it. The “Shark Tank” star joined us Friday on “TMZ Live” and we got his

Demi Lovato will no longer drink alcohol or use cannabis … announcing they’re now kicking their “California Sober” lifestyle. The singer just posted a message on Instagram, saying, “I no longer support my ‘California sober’ ways. Sober sober is the only way to be.” It’s unclear exactly what caused the revelation, but Demi had previously

Play video content Britney Spears got a jump on her big 4-0 … courtesy of her fiance. Brit and Sam Asghari boarded a private jet for parts unknown … and the celebration got underway even before they fastened their seatbelts. The plane was adorned with bouquets of roses, but that was just the beginning. There

Travis Scott offered to pay for burial costs for the deceased of Astroworld Fest — but more families of those who died are giving him the cold shoulder … turning down his cash. TMZ has spoken to attorneys repping the families of 14-year-old John Hilgert and 27-year-old Danish Baig — both of whom perished during

Clarence Avant, a legendary music exec who was just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, had a tragedy at home Tuesday night … a home invasion where his wife of 54 years — Jacqueline Avant — was shot and killed … TMZ has learned. It happened in the Trousdale Estates … a

Britney Spears made a pit stop during a cruise around Los Angeles … stopping at a gas station and using the restroom. Britney was tooling around town in her white Mercedes-Benz when, apparently, nature called … and she went inside the Shell station to grab the bathroom key. As you can see, Britney’s not wearing

Ye‘s on a mission to help the homeless population of Los Angeles, meeting with charitable organizations and coming up with strategies he believes can help to ease the growing problem in the city. As we’d shown you … Kanye stopped by the L.A. Mission to drop off 1,000 meals last week but turns out he

Marilyn Manson‘s home was crawling with detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and it’s related to his ongoing sexual assault investigations … TMZ has learned. Our law enforcement sources tell us Special Victims Unit detectives went to the shock rocker’s home in West Hollywood early Monday morning, executing a search warrant. We’re told

GWAR shows are known for being hardcore … but things got so crazy for one fan, he found himself without his prosthetic leg and desperate for the performers to help him out. The heavy metal band had a show in L.A. last week and everything came to a halt when a fan named Baron Vidar,

Teyana Taylor went to the hospital over the weekend … because she says her body just gave out. Teyana took a pic of herself in a hospital bed … telling fans in Connecticut she was sorry for canceling at the last minute and promising a make-good at some point in the future. It’s unclear what

Rico Nasty is going through a very tough time on tour with Playboi Carti — and it seems his fans have forced her to contemplate ending her life … which is sounding an alarm. The rapper posted some troubling messages over the weekend, giving insight into her mindset in the middle of this Narcissist Tour

SoFi Stadium seemed a little too easy to slip into ahead of a big BTS concert — so much so that many felt COVID protocols were being broken … even though the venue refutes that. The Korean pop band performed Saturday at the arena in L.A., and as the gates opened for ticketholders … some

Ben and Jen aren’t married — they’re not even engaged, yet — but they are sure acting like a couple that already tied the knot. B&J walked hand-in-hand to a music studio Saturday … presumably JLo’s recording new tunes. This follows spending Thanksgiving together, along with JLo’s twins, Max and Emme. Ben did double duty,

Play video content TMZ.com Karol G took one of the hardest falls onstage we’ve seen in a while — but she also bounced back just as quickly. The singer was performing in Miami Friday, playing to a packed FTX Arena … when, at one point, she slipped and fell down a flight of stairs on

Play video content TMZ.com Bobby Shmurda is celebrating Thanksgiving outside prison walls for the first time since 2014 … and doing so by giving back to those less fortunate. The rapper was in Brooklyn Wednesday night to help distribute 300 turkeys at the Marlboro Houses, an area with residents in desperate need of assistance. We’re

Thomas Wells, famous for singing on a ton of talent competition shows including ‘X Factor,’ is dead … TMZ has learned. Thomas died earlier this month following an accident while working on the job at a tire manufacturing plant in Oklahoma … according to his wife, Jessica Wells. We’re told part of Thomas’ body was

Camila Cabello is single and ready to mingle … somewhere outside the Hollywood Hills — she’s found a buyer for her beautiful estate above the Sunset Strip. The “Havana” singer was asking $3,950,000 for her 4-bedroom pad. She has accepted the initial offer, but the deal still has some contingencies, so it’s not exactly a

Harry Styles makes it almost impossible for folks to keep their appendages in check … and if you don’t believe it, check out this security guard who was dancing up a storm during Harry’s concert. It appears this is the concert at the Toyota Center in Houston earlier this week. The guard is all about

Play video content BACKGRID Jessie J gave an emotional, 2-hour performance Wednesday night, just a day after her miscarriage. Jessie says she found out about the devastating news when she went for her third scan and was told the baby did not have a heartbeat. Jessie showed up in L.A. for the acoustic show at

The family of 14-year-old John Hilgert — who lost his life at Astroworld — are devastated by the loss of their son, and want to hold those responsible accountable … reportedly filing a lawsuit against Travis Scott, Live Nation and others. The suit, filed Wednesday in Houston, claims Travis and concert organizers failed to provide

Play video content @tiffany_tunes / Instagram 80’s teen star Tiffany is apologizing for yelling “f**k you” to fans while struggling through her hit song — and she’s chalking up the strange behavior to a panic attack. The “I Think We’re Alone Now” singer just explained her side of the story from last Sunday’s show in

Valerie Bertinelli is calling it quits on her second marriage, filing for legal separation from her husband, Tom Vitale. Bertinelli filed docs in L.A. Wednesday asking a judge to end things between her and Tom. They got hitched back on New Year’s Day in 2011, and though it’s unclear what led to their split, she

The man cops say is responsible for running his SUV through a Wisconsin Christmas parade, killing 5 people, and injuring dozens more has just been charged … and is about to make a first appearance in court. According to documents released Tuesday, Darrell Brooks Jr. has been hit with 5 counts of first-degree intentional homicide

Play video content TMZ.com BTS is at the intersection of global fandom these days — but right now, they’re literally at the intersection of Genesee and Beverly in Los Angeles — with none other than James Corden. The Korean pop band — consisting of a whopping 7 members — appears to be involved in a

Aaron Carter is a first-time father, welcoming his son, Prince Lyric Carter, to the world with fiancée Melanie Martin. Aaron announced the exciting news Monday, posting a photo of his newborn and caption, “Emergency C Section after 13 hours of labor but my fiancé is in great health thank you lord and the incredibly sweet