Exclusive Kim Kardashian could have the new Los Angeles County D.A.’s ear when it comes to how to go about achieving prison reform, because the guy wants a face-to-face with her. Max Szabo, a rep for George Gascon — who was just elected as the new D.A. — tells TMZ … the County’s top prosecutor
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The Trump campaign’s “star witness” about alleged voter fraud denies she was boozing before her now-infamous testimony … which is always a great sign it went well. Melissa Carone has spoken out about last week’s Michigan hearing led by Trump lawyers Rudy Giuliani and Jenna Ellis, in which Melissa stole the show with her unfounded
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Killer Mike says playing identity politics won’t pay off for Democrats and Kamala Harris — instead, he says she’ll have to lean into the progressive movement if she wants the presidency. We spoke with the rapper and activist Wednesday on “TMZ Live” about the upcoming run-off elections in Georgia that
Dr. Anthony Fauci wants Black Americans skeptical about the COVID-19 vaccines to know a Black woman was at the forefront of creating one of them … so fear not. The nation’s leading infectious disease expert spoke Tuesday at an event hosted by the National Urban League and, while discussing racism in medical research and how
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Kim Kardashian‘s influence can be a huge asset in rolling out transformative changes to L.A.’s criminal justice system … so says new D.A. George Gascon, who’s ready to work with her. The freshly sworn-in L.A. County District Attorney says he and Kim share a lot of the same viewpoints about
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Rep. Andre Carson‘s 5-second pause, when asked if he’ll get vaccinated against COVID-19, underscores the hesitation most African-Americans have … but he believes that can change. We got the U.S. Congressman on Capitol Hill Thursday and he addressed the new study showing only 14% of African-Americans trust the vaccine will
Exclusive Kim Kardashian West needs to stop trying to save convicted killer Brandon Bernard from being executed because she’s not considering the pain of the family he destroyed … so says a member of that family. Dana Ladd, the stepsister of one of Bernard’s victims, Stacie Bagley, tells TMZ … Bernard deserves to be executed
Joe Biden‘s wife, Jill Biden, should stop insisting on people calling her “Dr.” because her PhD is meaningless … so argues an op-ed writer, who’s getting destroyed over his hot take. Essayist Joseph Epstein penned a bizarre piece for the Wall Street Journal this weekend that’s being called sexist, misogynistic, belittling … and every other
Exclusive Taylor Swift sent her fans into a spiral — believing the dress she wears in a new music video means she’s hitched — but we’re told there’s still no Mrs. before her name. Taylor dropped her 9th studio album “Evermore” Friday and gave fans a music video for the single, “Willow.” In the video,
Exclusive Pepa from Salt-N-Pepa can’t shake her thang without pain and discomfort, because she claims a doctor pressured her into multiples butt surgeries and botched them. Sandra Denton, better known as Pep, is suing Dr. David Sayah for negligence, claiming he talked her into 3 separate procedures to repair damage she suffered in a July
The Hollywood Hills architectural masterpiece owned by DJ Erick Morillo before he died is being listed by one of the stars of “Selling Sunset” … who says it’s his favorite home ever. Jason Oppenheim originally sold the incredible property, once dubbed The Flying Wing, to the “I Like to Move It” DJ back in 2014
Exclusive Meek Mill and Michael Rubin must be tired of Congress stalling on a relief package — they’ve just created their own … a $2M scholarship fund to benefit underprivileged kids in Philadelphia. The “Championships” rapper and 76ers partner created the fund which is expected to benefit nearly 1,000 students in the Philly area …
Exclusive Details Lil Wayne just pled guilty in federal court to illegally possessing a loaded weapon while traveling to Miami on a private jet. The feds say an anonymous tip led them to Wayne’s PJ at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport on December 23, 2019, and when they boarded to speak to the passengers …
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Dionne Warwick‘s calling on her A-list friends to help celebrate her 80th birthday … which is doubling as a fundraiser for an important cause. The legendary singer hopped on “TMZ Live” Friday to dish deets on her Holiday Musical Birthday Celebration … a virtual party and concert, going down Saturday,
Blue Ivy Carter is in the running for her first Grammy — but the timing of her nomination is a little mysterious. Blue’s voice is featured in the beginning and end of Beyonce‘s single, “Brown Skinned Girl,” which received a Grammy nom for best music video. However, when the nominations were announced November 24, Blue’s
Exclusive Details Charley Pride — the first Black man to break through in the country music scene — has died from the coronavirus. The legendary singer passed away Saturday in Dallas due to complications from COVID-19 — this according to his PR team, which announced Charley’s death. Sources tell us Charley was recently admitted to
Breaking News 4:12 PM PT — It’s official, the Ashanti/Keyshia Verzuz battle will be pushed back a bit so Ashanti can recover. The official Verzuz account writes, “Unfortunately, we have to postpone tonight’s @Ashanti vs @KeyshiaCole #VERZUZ. Ashanti tested positive for COVID-19 beforehand, and we cannot put anyone at risk in the process. First time
Snoop Dogg thinks Cardi B needs to rein it in a little when it comes to talking about and showing off her lady parts — which has a lot of people scratching their heads. The legendary rapper — who’s no stranger to getting raunchy — sat down for a virtual interview recently with Central Ave
Breaking News Giannis Antetokounmpo and Chris Paul are goin’ full Mickey Mouse — with the NBA superstars getting Disney movies based on their lives!! The entertainment company made the big reveal during its Investor Day live stream minutes ago … saying “Greek Freak” will begin production in 2021. The flick will follow the inspiring story
Scottish born actor Nicholas Rowe was only a teenager when he landed the iconic role as the pipe-puffing Sherlock Holmes — who takes on the case of the murderous Eh-Tar — in the 1985 old school mystery movie “Young Sherlock Holmes.” Nicholas Rowe was cast alongside some other awesome young actors to solve the mysterious
Tommy “Tiny” Lister — famous for playing intimidating, but lovable tough guys in films like “Friday” — has died … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us they got a call to the actor’s Marina Del Rey apartment Thursday, just before 3 PM, for an unconscious male. Our sources say Tommy was not transported
Breaking News SF 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is showing love to the man who inspired his nickname … saying it was a “blessing” to meet Tiny Lister before he passed away. In case you didn’t know … Samuel earned the nickname “Deebo” when he was a kid because he had that bully swagger that
Exclusive If Tommy “Tiny” Lister died from COVID-19 — as people close to him suspect — it would have been his second bout with it, because TMZ’s learned he fought it off months before his death. The “Friday” star’s rep, Cindy Cowan, tells TMZ … “Tiny” tested positive around 4 months ago. He had many
Play video content Brandon Jay/YouTube Tommy “Tiny” Lister said he was looking forward to taking the COVID vaccine just days before his death, but when you listen to him it’s apparent he’s got serious symptoms, including labored breathing. TMZ broke the story … Lister’s body was discovered Thursday … this after friends and family couldn’t
Play video content Exclusive Details uplive.usa/Instagram Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister‘s condition in the days before his demise was alarming — but the guy was confident he’d be taken care of by the man upstairs. Actor/rapper Chris La Vrar tells TMZ … he was with Tiny Monday at the ‘Friday’ star’s Marina del Rey home, where Tiny
Play video content Regina Hall turned 50 this weekend, but she has NOT lost her sense of humor … if anything, it’s sharper — and she’s leaning into it with an awesome song for her big day. The actress and comedian rang in the big 5-0 Saturday with a hilarious home video and song she
Leonardo DiCaprio is being shielded almost as much as the new movie he’s in these days — ’cause he’s on location … and has a forcefield around his mug. Leo was seen this weekend boarding a one-time naval battleship in Massachusetts next to his costar, Jennifer Lawrence, who was following closely behind … while in
Play video content Exclusive RED TABLE TALK Olivia Jade‘s breaking her silence on the college admissions scandal in which she and her parents became the poster family for white privilege … and it ultimately landed her mom and dad in prison. Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli‘s youngest daughter joined Jada Pinkett Smith‘s crew on “Red
Brooklyn born actor Ashley Monique Clark was only 10 years old when she shot to stardom after she landed the role of the adorable older sister Sydney Hughley — who made trouble for her parents with her younger brother — in the late ’90s family sitcom “The Hughleys.” Ashley Monique Clark shared the screen time
Exclusive Ken Jennings — the greatest “Jeopardy!” contestant of all time — is being honored at the school he credits for helping him possibly become the trivia champion of all time. Seoul Foreign School in South Korea has named Jennings its 2020 Alumnus of the Year, and he’ll deliver the commencement speech in June to