The person who concocted, recruited and ultimately turned on scores of parents who tried bribing their children’s way into good colleges is about to get sentenced, and prosecutors say he’s the worst of all and should be sentenced to 6 years. Rick Singer will be formally sentenced next week, and TMZ has obtained a copy
Controversial and provocative influencer Andrew Tate and his brother have been arrested in Romania on human sex-trafficking allegations … according to a report. The publication Libertatea reports the two have been brought in on kidnapping and rape charges — though the specifics of the allegations are not yet known. A video circulating on social media
Vivienne Westwood — whose fashion designs are largely credited for bringing punk styles to the mainstream — has died. A statement from Westwood’s team announced she died Thursday peacefully and surrounded by loved ones in South London. The statement reads, “Vivienne continued to do the things she loved, up until the last moment, designing, working
Play video content TMZ.com The Jewish Federation of L.A. is fighting antisemitism with billboards all over the city … and the org.’s CCO believes it can help thwart the proliferation of hate. Rob Goldenberg joined us on “TMZ Live,” telling us all about his org.’s new campaign — focusing on harmony and love, while looking
Play video content TMZSports.com UFC fighter Angela Hill‘s grandfather and wife claimed they were abducted in one of the most famous UFO encounters ever, and now Barack Obama and his production company are making a Netflix movie on the notorious incident. And, Angela tells us she wants to be a part of the project! If
Tyler Sanders, a teenage actor with roles in big shows like “9-1-1: Lone Star” and “Fear the Walking Dead,” died from the effects of fentanyl … according to his autopsy report. According to the report, obtained by TMZ, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner also notes the 18-year-old’s death was accidental. As we first reported
Play video content Adam Glyn Sorry, Broncos fans … Peyton Manning says he doesn’t have much interest in coaching Russell Wilson — or anyone else, for that matter — explaining this week he doesn’t want to be in a headset on the sidelines, despite the open job in Denver. Manning didn’t mince too many words
Drake is denying rumors from a woman who claims the rapper flew her out for a romantic night, but then gave her the boot once she started recording him. The Canadian rapper issued a statement Wednesday on Instagram, apparently addressing the women’s TikTok video about their alleged encounter. Drake wrote, “Never met. Never spoke. Never
Lottie Moss, Kate’s little sister, isn’t defending herself on the subject of nepotism — she’s embracing it! Lottie Moss has no time for social media haters who latched onto articles in Vulture and the NYMag about “nepo babies.” Lottie, who herself is now a successful model, shot back with a simple thought … life isn’t
Play video content Instagram / @nolimitherbo G Herbo recorded himself hitting the high notes from Usher‘s famed “Superstar” challenge Tuesday night — and it elicited a cryptic jab from the R&B star himself. Herb kicked things off by light-heartedly posting to Instagram that he could sing better than Usher on his “worst day.” Clearly, Usher
UPDATE 1:40 PM PT — Fivio Foreign has responded to Jasmine Giselle with a rather sunny deposition … claiming he and Asian Doll are just friends. UPDATE Fivio Foreign pissed off his girlfriend/baby mama Jasmine Giselle after he got a little too cozy on TikTok with Asian Doll. FF and AD have been teasing a
Former Kanye West collaborator Theophilus London has vanished without a trace, so says his family … who’s now pulling out all the stops to lock down his whereabouts. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Hip Hop that London’s relatives filed a missing person report with the LAPD on Tuesday … and cops are now investigating the
It’s one thing to get a bad review … it’s another to be cast in the same light as Kanye West and Donald Trump, but that’s exactly what one reviewer did. Politico writer Joanna Weiss posted a story called, “2022 Is the Year We All Finally Got Tired of the Narcissists,” and she had plenty
Funnyman Jeff Ross may have inadvertently contributed to a Texas inmate’s death sentence … and now, the guy’s attorneys are asking the Supreme Court to overturn the sentence. Here’s the rub … attorneys for Gabriel Hall are petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to review the convicted killer’s capital punishment sentence, which was based in part
Play video content The woman who accused Gervonta Davis of domestic violence on Tuesday repeatedly pleaded with officers for help after dialing 911 … at one point screaming at the operator, “He’s going to kill me!” In the call, obtained by TMZ Sports, an unidentified woman begged for assistance over and over again following an
Gervonta Davis is breaking his silence on his domestic violence arrest … calling the allegations “bulls***” — while insisting, “I am not a monster.” The star boxer wrote out a lengthy statement on his Instagram page Wednesday afternoon — shortly after he was released from jail — saying the battery claims made against him by
Police have all but cleared a University of Idaho professor accused by a TikTok user of ordering the brutal murders of 4 college students. Moscow PD released a statement Tuesday, saying that at this time “detectives do not believe the female associate professor and chair of the history department” is involved in the slayings. Not
Aaron Paul and his family have a new official surname — the same one he’s been going by, professionally at least, for years now. SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment news landscape and changed the way the public gets their news. Regularly referenced by
Play video content TMZ.com D.L. Hughley says Donald Trump should be criminally charged over the Jan. 6 riots … and he wants the former president charged with the death of a Capitol Police officer. We got the comedian at LAX and he told our photog … Trump would be staring at a slew of charges
Diddy just dropped something major on social media, and it ain’t new music — it’s the first full look at his beautiful new baby girl. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs put up the cute pic Tuesday … showin’ off his daughter, Love Sean Combs, to the world — this after spending the holiday weekend with his family
Bob Marley‘s grandson, reggae artist Joseph ‘Jo’ Mersa Marley, has died. Sources tell TMZ Joseph, known in the music world as Jo Mersa, passed away Tuesday due to asthma-related conditions … although the specifics surrounding his death are unclear. Joseph, son of Stephen Marley, took to Miami Dade College and studied audio engineering after spending
Stephen Greif, who played Speaker of the House Sir Bernard Weatherill on Season 4 of “The Crown,” has died. Greif’s reps announced his death Monday, but did not disclose the cause. With great sadness we announce the death of our wonderful client Stephen Greif.His extensive career included numerous roles on screen and stage, including at
Actor Daren Kagasoff‘s ex-girlfriend has dismissed the temporary restraining order against him … and he sees this as a huge win — especially after she claimed he threatened to leak nude pictures of her, amongst other things. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Breanna Trupiano filed a request for dismissal in Los Angeles court
Whoopi Goldberg is rolling out a much-needed apology … after making claims about the Holocaust that many found incredibly antisemitic. Whoopi offered her “sincere apologies” Tuesday, telling Rolling Stone, “It was never my intention to appear as if I was doubling down on hurtful comments, especially after talking with and hearing people like rabbis and
Cherelle Griner can finally breathe … something most people do without effort or thought, but something that was elusive to her during the 10 months her wife, Brittney Griner, was held captive by the Russian government. Cherelle, who finished law school during her wife’s captivity, tells PEOPLE … “It was almost as if somebody just
One of the best careers in NFL history is coming to an end in just two weeks … Arizona Cardinals star J.J. Watt just revealed he’s retiring following the end of this season. The 3-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year made the surprising announcement on his social media page Tuesday morning … saying he’s
Mel C of the Spice Girls is pullin’ out of her upcoming show in Poland, saying her views don’t align with the issues she’s discovered … and the LGBT+ community can’t thank her enough for making the last-minute decision. The singer took to social media Monday … saying “In light of some issues that have
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried must be worried about serious prison time for his multiple fraud charges … but have no fear — because “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli‘s advice is to listen to some rap before hitting the slammer. Shkreli, the once-pharmaceutical exec and hedge fund manager, offered his questionable tips and tricks to Bankman-Fried
Teresa Giudice didn’t open presents and won’t be watching the ball drop with her brother Joe Gorga and sister-in-law, Melissa … because the famous family members are still beefing. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Joe and Melissa did NOT spend Christmas and won’t do New Year’s with Teresa and her brood … because
Play video content TMZSports.com Ex-NFLer Nate Burleson isn’t ready to give up on Zach Wilson‘s career just yet … telling TMZ Sports the New York Jets QB can still be a starter in the NFL. The 2021 #2 overall pick was benched after another bad outing in the Jets’ 19-3 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars