Play video content TMZ.com As more and more states adopt laws making it illegal to make racially biased 911 calls … a noted author and comedian — who’s called out so-called “Karens” — is praising the move as a literal lifesaver. Tyler Merritt jumped on “TMZ Live” on Wednesday and explained the importance of the
UFC fighter Dan Hooker‘s fight against Nasrat Haqparast is in serious jeopardy … with the lightweight begging for a visa to make it to Vegas for UFC 266 next Saturday. 31-year-old Hooker — who is from Auckland, New Zealand — sent out a public cry for help to the U.S. Embassy’s Kevin Covert on Twitter
Donald Trump has given a lot of people s**t, so someone decided to return the gesture in kind … with a load of dog poop plastered over his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Someone dropped a load on the star Thursday … much to the chagrin and delight of tourists … depending on
Nicki Minaj‘s tweet about her cousin’s friend becoming impotent and getting swollen testicles has really blown up … to the point where she’s getting chided both on American soil and beyond. Trinidad and Tobago Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh blasted the rapper Wednesday, calling her claim about one person’s alleged side effect of the COVID vaccine
T.I. and Tiny won’t be charged for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 2005 in Los Angeles … we’ve learned prosecutors declined to move forward with the case. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, prosecutors decided not to charge the couple because the case falls outside the statute of limitations. As
Skrillex has unloaded one of the best houses in L.A. — spectacular, dare we say — and he made a fortune in the process. The EDM star has sold his ultra-modern Malibu beach house for $17.5 million. That’s gotta be music to Skrillex’s ears … considering he bought a plot of land nearly 5 years
Los Angeles local Susanna Hoffs was in her 20s when her life changed forever after her pop-rock band The Bangles released their sophomore album Different Light back in 1986 … which featured the standout singles “Manic Monday,” “If She Knew What She Wants” … and the number one jam “Walk Like An Egyptian.” In their
Play video content CBS Lady Gaga‘s dog walker says when doctors were working on him after he was shot, blood was spurting out of his chest as he lay on the operating table, and doctors feared he would die. Ryan Fischer told Gayle King on “CBS Mornings” … when the dognappers confronted him with a
Spotemgottem is recovering in a Florida hospital after being shot multiple times in a Miami road rage incident. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Florida Highway Patrol responded to a road rage incident involving a shooting around 3 AM Friday, with the car the rapper was riding in being shot at least 22 times on
Playboi Carti has no problem flossin’ his chains but the rapper’s got problems paying for his shiny ice in full … at least according to a new lawsuit. Eliantte & Co. filed legal docs in New York claiming the “Magnolia” rapper owes $97,063.75, which the company says is the balance for 2 custom chains the
10:42 AM PT — Sam just publicly responded to Octavia’s apology, saying … “you are very kind to clarify but I have no hard feelings whatsoever.” He adds … “Jokes and misconceptions come with the territory.” Octavia Spencer is saying sorry to Britney Spears and Sam Asghari … she acknowledges her prenup comment on their
Actor Eddie Deezen‘s restaurant problems have escalated, because he just got arrested for assault after cops say he refused to leave one — and unloaded on officers on his way out. According to a police report, Eddie — best known for playing nerdy Eugene Felsnic in the original ‘Grease’ movies — was causing a scene
Bam Margera‘s tough times aren’t getting any better … his wife’s asking for custody of their 3-year-old son, but hasn’t pulled the trigger on ending the couple’s marriage. According to court records … Nicole Boyd filed docs Wednesday in Los Angeles seeking full custody of their child, Phoenix Wolf. She’s willing to give Bam visitation,
Jason London is harkening back to his most popular movie role, but in the worst way possible — cops say he was so drunk he swerved off a road and crashed his car … multiple times. According to a police report, obtained by TMZ, the “Dazed and Confused” star was arrested late Tuesday around 11:30
Peter Dante — you’ve seen him play goofy roles in just about every Adam Sandler film — is in serious trouble after cops say he threatened to kill his neighbor over construction noise. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … cops showed up at Peter’s L.A. area home Wednesday morning after he allegedly went berserk on
Play video content TMZ.com Bobby Brown‘s heard the rumors about the possible remake in the words of Whitney Houston‘s “Bodyguard” … and he’s not feeling it at all. We got Bobby out Thursday at LAX, and our camera guy asked him point-blank if he thinks remaking such a classic is a bad move, Bobby didn’t
Julianne Hough‘s blackface scandal is resurfacing … some 8 years later as she faces new criticism over her role on a new CBS reality show that has her judging real activists. The dancer and actress addressed the backlash Tuesday, saying many people are just now becoming aware she wore blackface in 2013 when she dressed
“Jeopardy!” won’t be going back to its revolving door of guest hosts after the quick exit of Mike Richards — TMZ’s learned it’ll be Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings for the rest of this season. Sony production sources tell us the quiz show is going to keep it semi-consistent from here on out — at
Play video content TMZ.com “Dateline” correspondent Josh Mankiewicz knows the bizarre murder/assisted suicide case of South Carolina’s Murdaugh family is right up his show’s alley — and he’s totally into it — but he says the location is a bit off. Josh was leaving The Palm in L.A. Wednesday when we got his take on
Play video content TMZ.com Mike Richards has one incredibly influential celeb in his corner despite leaving “Jeopardy!” amid a shroud of controversy … and it’s his old pal Drew Carey. We got Mike and Drew Thursday in L.A. after they wrapped up a power breakfast of sorts — we’re told they broke bread for 2
Wendy Williams was taken to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation one day before it was announced that the new season of her show would be delayed due to COVID issues … TMZ has learned. Sources close to Wendy tell us the talk show host was voluntarily admitted to an NYC hospital Tuesday for a
“The Mountain” is looking more like a sculpted rock … ’cause he’s lost a TON of weight over the past two years — and check out his new bod, he’s SHREDDED!!! Hafthor Bjornsson — who starred as the big beast on “Game Of Thrones” — has transformed his body since retiring from strongman competition in
Play video content TMZ.com Darnell Ferguson has come a long, long way to become a Food Network star and big-time restaurateur — success not a lot of people would’ve predicted when he was living out of his car. The man best known as SuperChef joined us Friday on “TMZ Live” to break down his new
Play video content TMZSports.com Valentina Shevchenko — the UFC’s #2 ranked pound-for-pound female fighter — tells TMZ Sports she is definitely down to scrap with Amanda Nunes for a third time … in what’d be one of the biggest fights in the history of women’s MMA. We talked to the 33-year-old flyweight champion days before
Did you know Patrick Mahomes is a great quarterback AND sick hype man?!?! It’s true — ’cause the Kansas City Chiefs star took the stage at a Kane Brown show Thursday night … and his antics had fans losing their minds!!! Mahomes and his fiancee, Brittany Matthews, hit up the country concert in Kansas City
Play video content @TheRealOJ32 / Twitter Giants‘ Darius Slayton ain’t the one to blame for missing a crucial wide-open touchdown pass during Thursday night’s game, according to O.J. Simpson, who says it was Daniel Jones‘ fault. If you missed it, the G-Men were trying to add to their 3 point lead with 6:25 left in
Everson Griffen will miss the Vikings’ game this weekend … after he injured himself attempting to swerve out of the way of a deer in the road on Thursday. Minnesota head coach Mike Zimmer explained the situation to reporters Friday … saying Griffen crashed his car while trying to avoid the animal. Play video content
Play video content @cal_oe / Reddit The woman who appeared to start the violent altercation at the Steelers vs. Lions preseason game in August has been hit with a criminal citation, TMZ Sports has learned. A spokesperson for the Pittsburgh Police Dept. tells us after launching an investigation into the Aug. 21 melee … cops
Play video content TMZSports.com Michael Irvin says Aaron Rodgers‘ Week 1 struggles can be pinned on his offseason thoughts of quitting football … telling TMZ Sports the QB’s retirement talk played a role in his bad day against the Saints. “This game is too hard,” Irvin said at Dulles International Airport on Friday. “That’s why
Colt Brennan died of an accidental drug overdose, TMZ Sports has learned … after a toxicology report found the former NFL QB had ingested fentanyl and other dangerous substances prior to his death. Brennan tragically died at the age of 37 in May 2021. The former University of Hawaii quarterback had been receiving treatment at