Shaquille O’Neal still adamantly denies he’s the big man in the photo burning up social media, using a Shaggy hit to get the word out … this after the woman shared evidence she claims proves she was with the Big Fella! 52-year-old Shaq shared a video on Instagram … where the Hall of Famer, sitting

The man accused of firing a gun and killing two people at a Detroit Lions tailgate last Sunday will NOT be charged with a crime … as officials say he was acting in self-defense. The shooting took place in Eastern Market — just blocks away from Ford Field — as people were partying after the

Paul McCartney makes a surprise appearance at a comedy show, Pharrell Williams goes in on celebs who talk politics publicly and Ryan Leaf calls out the Panthers for benching Bryce Young … keep reading TMZ’s TV Hot Takes for more. TMZ Live Play video content TMZ.com On “TMZ Live,” Harvey and Charles break down Paul

Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev are tag-teaming quality time with their son, Matteo … weeks after the “Dancing With the Stars” pro was arrested for domestic violence. The retired WWE star came into contact with her estranged husband in Napa Valley on Sunday … marking the first time the exes have been photographed together since

The semiautomatic rifle the Secret Service says they spotted scoping out Donald Trump on a golf course has been taken away as evidence … and the weapon looks big and powerful. New photos show police carrying the gun away from Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach in an evidence box Sunday … and loading

Play video content Instagram / @michaelrubin Jay-Z‘s got 99 problems, but not having a sportbook in New Jersey ain’t one … ’cause he cut the ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the first Fanatics Sportsbook in The Garden State. The rapper hit Atlantic City Sunday, hosting the grand opening of the sportsbook at Ocean Casino Resort …

The UFC did not disappoint with the first-ever sporting event at The Sphere in Vegas … and Jeff Bezos‘ fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, was right there chronicling the whole amazing night. Lots of celebs hit up UFC 306, including Chris Brown, Taylor Lewan, Andrew Schulz, Bob Iger and Shannon Sharpe. Play video content Of course, Jeff

Play video content TMZSports.com Conor McGregor recently expressed interest in running for president of Ireland. But, despite his popularity, does the former champ-champ stand any chance at winning his nation’s highest office?? Chuck Liddell thinks he just might … telling TMZ Sports he believes “The Notorious” can rack up some votes! We caught up with

Nikki Bella isn’t just a former WWE Superstar … she’s a super-mom too — spending some quality time with her four-year-old Matteo after filing for divorce. The former wrestler stepped out in Napa Valley Friday … taking her son to his dance class with a big smile on her face. Check out the pics …

Play video content TMZSports.com If Dr. Bennet Omalu — the brain expert credited with the discovery of CTE — was running either the NFL or the Miami Dolphins … he tells TMZ Sports he’d force Tua Tagovailoa to retire following his latest head injury. The inspiration for the famous Will Smith “Concussion” movie didn’t mince

Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella‘s divorce is already getting ugly … because they are at odds over two major issues … money and their son. According to a report by Us Weekly, Artem responded Friday to Nikki’s divorce filing … and he’s asking for joint legal and physical custody of their 4-year-old son, Matteo. The

The University of Michigan is mourning the loss of athletics administrator Greg Harden, Tom Brady‘s life coach in Ann Arbor … who died after complications from surgery. The school shared the tragic news minutes ago … days after it announced Harden remained in the hospital after undergoing a procedure on Monday. Harden was known as

Tua Tagovailoa has suffered yet another scary head injury. The Dolphins star quarterback — who battled multiple concussions during the 2022-23 season — was injured on a run in the third quarter of Miami’s “Thursday Night Football” matchup with the Buffalo Bills. Oh no not again for Tua Tagovailoa…pic.twitter.com/8Qg9RuQnc8 — Footballism (@FootbaIIism) September 13, 2024

Play video content The Chris Rose Rotation We now know why Logan Webb pitched poorly in the MLB All-Star Game earlier this summer … he just admitted he was wildly hungover as he was toeing the rubber at the Mid-Summer Classic. The San Francisco Giants star made the revelation on Wednesday’s episode of “The Chris

Play video content MTV Taylor Swift took home a big win at the MTV Video Music Awards Wednesday night – but the biggest winner was her BF Travis Kelce who wasn’t even in the room! The pop megastar snagged the VMA for Video of the Year for her tune, “Fortnight,” and was handed her trophy

Play video content Nightcap Shannon Sharpe is coming clean about his wild social media activity on Wednesday … admitting he was not actually hacked when his Instagram went live during a sex act. The Denver Broncos legend opened up on the shocking incident on his “Nightcap” show just minutes ago … and he’s chalking it

ESPN reporter Michelle Beisner-Buck spent time on the operating table this week … and it’s all reportedly due to a freak accident involving a golf club and her husband, Joe Buck. According to Adam Schefter, Michelle sustained a fractured ankle as well as nerve damage after Joe accidentally drove a golf ball into her leg

Play video content TMZSports.com Dwight Howard hasn’t fully committed to retirement from the NBA, but there is one sport we’ll never see him in again — as he tells TMZ Sports his wrestling dreams are over … and it’s all thanks to Ric Flair!! We caught up with the former Lakers center out in L.A.

Play video content TMZ.com Some of the Big Apple’s best MCs convened in Brooklyn this week with reigning NBA Champ Jaylen Brown … but they weren’t turning their backs on the Nets and Knickerbockers … they all got the first look at the latest street-runner on the block … the Land Rover Defender OCTA!!! Visionary

Play video content X/@espn 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall was reunited Monday night with the first responders who helped save his life following a terrifying shooting incident last month … and the scene was emotional. It all went down just prior to San Francisco’s tilt with the New York Jets at Levi’s Stadium … when Sergeant

Tyreek Hill says his interaction with police went from calm to chaotic in a matter of moments … and it made him feel like police viewed him as a threat. The Miami Dolphins wide receiver is speaking out about Sunday’s traffic stop detainment outside the team’s stadium … telling NBC News things “went from 0

Nina Agdal is spending her final days of pregnancy in the buff … rocking her birthday suit for a recent maternity photoshoot — and the camera guy was none other than papa-to-be Logan Paul!! The engaged couple documented their special getaway in Millbrook, New York before becoming parents … where they spent quality time out

Kendrick Lamar‘s taking the stage at the next Super Bowl, but not everyone’s stoked about it — ’cause some wanted hometown favorite Lil Wayne in New Orleans next year. Here’s the deal … this morning, the NFL announced K. Dot as the headliner for the biggest gig in sports — not exactly a surprise given

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s date just keeps on rolling … the two stars just pulled up to a New York City restaurant — hand-in-hand, like we’ve seen a lot recently. The two celebs hit a popular Mediterrean restaurant in Manhattan Sunday night… looking loved up in new outfits hours after pulling off tennis chic

Donald Trump took a beat from bashing his opponent Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election to turn his ire elsewhere … blasting the NFL over a newly instituted rule change. Here’s the deal … this season, kick-offs have dramatically changed to allow for fair catches and to designate when players on defense can go

Diondre Overton — a former college football standout at Clemson who helped them win two national championships — has died after an early morning shooting, cops say. The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office released a statement minutes ago … saying officers responded to a call about a disturbance at around 2:30 AM in Greensboro, North Carolina

50 Cent got many men and women moving at a New York Fashion Week event Friday night … getting the crowd bumping during an event for the soda brand Poppi. The rapper came out for a surprise performance at the event — a launch for Poppi’s new Cherry Cola flavor — playing some of his

Play video content DrDisRespect Dr Disrespect has returned to the world of streaming — two months after allegations surfaced he sent inappropriate messages to a minor — and while he didn’t avoid the elephant in the room, he used much of the time to exact revenge on his detractors. Waiting for your permission to load

Play video content TMZ.com Nev Schulman is ready to hit the road again after breaking his neck in a near-fatal collision last month. The “Catfish” star tells TMZ … he’s on the mend after he was hit by a truck while riding his e-bike in Long Island, NY … revealing he’s set to get an

Rudy Gobert was forced to use his award-winning defense on Shaquille O’Neal on Thursday … firing back after the Hall of Famer called him the worst player in the NBA. The Big Aristotle didn’t mince his words during a sit-down with his son, Myles, this week … when he claimed the Minnesota Timberwolves big man