Jeff Bezos just scored a big legal victory, annihilating his girlfriend’s brother in court. A judge just told Michael Sanchez to take a hike, dismissing his defamation suit against the richest man in the world. As we reported, Sanchez, the brother of Jeff’s GF Lauren Sanchez, claimed Bezos told reporters it was Michael who leaked

YNW Melly has a new problem, on top of his trial for murdering 2 of his friends … the rapper is now being sued by their estates for tens of millions of dollars. The estates of Christopher Thomas and Anthony Williams filed the wrongful death lawsuits. According to the docs, obtained by TMZ, Christopher’s estate

Exclusive Britney Spears says her business manager quit out of the blue, but she claims her bigger issue is that her dad hired a new manager without giving her any notice. Britney’s legal team filed docs requesting Bessemer Trust Company become the sole conservator of her business affairs … as opposed to just co-conservator with

Breaking News The guy who helped kidnap Tekashi 6ix9ine — one of his then-fellow gang members in the Nine Trey Bloods — just got the book thrown at him for that crime. Anthony “Harv” Ellison was sentenced Wednesday in a federal court in NYC, where the judge gave him 24 years in prison for the

The only officer to be charged in the Breonna Taylor case is just now accused of sexual assault — something the alleged victim claims his bosses knew about, but did nothing to correct. Margo Borders is suing Brett Hankison, claiming he sexually assaulted her in 2018 after a night out at a bar where he

Exclusive Details One of the co-founders of the Black Lives Matter chapter in New York was arrested this weekend … and the takedown is on video. Hawk Newsome was on the front lines of a protest in NYC Sunday, where BLM demonstrators were reportedly facing off with Trump supporters in the streets … with cops

Play video content Ring Jon Jones‘ fists are as good a weapon as any, but when it comes to someone allegedly trying to steal his crap at home … nothing gets the job done like a 12-gauge! The UFC superstar posted security footage that he says was captured at his home — presumably, in Albuquerque,

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Beverly Hills may be an omen of what’s coming next week, because things got crazy on the streets and cops started swinging their billy clubs at both Anti-Fascist and Pro-Trump demonstrators. SWAT teams, local police officers and private security were deployed all throughout Bev Hills Saturday in anticipation of major

Breaking News Adrien Broner is having a BAD week — a judge tossed the boxer back in jail … and then called him out for being a broke phony who fronts on social media. “Where’s all the money coming from that you’re flashing around on Instagram? Whose money is that?!” That’s the JUDGE grilling Broner

Exclusive Tamar Braxton challenged her ex to release video allegedly showing her attacking him in his car, but he’s saying he can’t — ’cause Tamar busted the camera to pieces. A rep for David Adefeso — who recently got a TRO against Tamar over this — tells TMZ her recent plea on “The Tamron Hall

Play video content April 2018 Instagram model Deyana Mounira claims her career was derailed by a photo shoot with an aroused pooch humping her leg … and she’s seeking legal payback against its owner. Deyana just filed suit against Tony Toutoni, the guy who owns the Russian royal terrier seen on video humping the bikini-clad

Breaking News Offset was just put into handcuffs in Los Angeles, this after apparently having some sort of run-in with Trump supporters, who were out and about in force. The Migos rapper was detained by cops Saturday in Beverly Hills, where he actually live streamed a good majority of the encounter on Instagram. The video

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com NFL teams should be champing at the bit to sign free agent Antonio Brown … so says former star tight end Vernon Davis, who tells TMZ Sports the reward outweighs the risk. AB is set to return from his 8-game suspension in 2 weeks … and folks like Seahawks head

One of Michael Jackson‘s “Leaving Neverland” accusers just suffered a huge defeat in court … the judge threw out his revived lawsuit over alleged abuse. James Safechuck‘s 2014 lawsuit against MJ’s companies — MJJ Productions and MJJ Ventures Inc. — was brought back to life by the State of California earlier this year … when

Bill Cosby is doing a lot better than what his latest mug shot might suggest — this according to his team … which wants to reassure folks who are concerned about his well-being. A new photo of the incarcerated comic popped up late Tuesday, which shows him smiling and looking a lot more put-together than

Play video content Breaking News Fox 17 Some of the men who planned to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer were apparently gearing up for war from inside the ultimate mom car of the 2000s — this per federal investigators. Michigan’s FOX 17 put out a report with a treasure trove of material it obtained from

Exclusive ‘Botched’ Doc Terry Dubrow is sick and tired of a former patient’s attorney running his medical name through the mud … so he’s suing for defamation. Dubrow just filed the docs against Texas lawyer Stephen Le Brocq who’s representing Sandy Scoggins, a patient of Dubrow’s back in 2019. Le Brocq sued Dubrow on behalf

Exclusive Lil Xan‘s gas station blow-up — after a guy apparently called him out for disrespecting Tupac — might cost him … ’cause the rapper’s being sued for pulling a gun. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ — Anthony Sanchez is going after Lil Xan for their June 7, 2019 altercation at an

“Cheer” star Jerry Harris should remain behind bars until his trial because he’s “a clear and present danger to the community and most notably defenseless children” … so claim the feds. Harris has a bond hearing scheduled for Wednesday, and federal prosecutors filed legal docs asking the judge to deny his release on bond as

Exclusive Somebody sent notorious prisoner Erik Menendez some herb from the outside — and now, officials are trying to figure out if he was in on it … TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge tell us … Menendez was moved into isolation Monday at the R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego — where

Breaking News Tory Lanez is defending himself publicly following his felony assault charge in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting … arguing he deserves his day in court. The rapper broke his silence Friday morning after the L.A. County D.A.’s Office charged him Thursday with one count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and one count

Exclusive Ex-NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf has been charged with 2 misdemeanors stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident back in May, TMZ Sports has learned. We broke the story … the QB was arrested for misdemeanor domestic battery in Palm Springs, CA on May 22. Details about the specific allegations are still unclear — but

‘Tiger King’ star Doc Antle is facing a slew of felony and misdemeanor charges now for his treatment and transport of lion cubs. Antle, the owner and founder of Myrtle Beach Safari, was indicted Friday in Virginia for felony wildlife trafficking after a months-long investigation found evidence he trafficked lion cubs between South Carolina and

Tory Lanez has been charged in connection with the shooting involving Megan Thee Stallion … just weeks after the singer released an album claiming his innocence. The L.A. County D.A.’s Office hit him with one count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and one count of carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle. The

Exclusive Phil Collins is booting his ex-wife out of her crib … because he says he owns it, and he’s tired of her B.S. Sources close to the famous drummer and singer-songwriter tell TMZ … his long, rocky relationship with Orianne Cevey is officially over … after all, she remarried in August, and he wants

Play video content Exclusive James Otis — famous for destroying Donald Trump‘s Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2016 — is back at it again, he just got busted for the same stunt … even with an elaborate costume. LAPD arrested Otis for felony vandalism after he allegedly took a pickaxe to Trump’s star last

Exclusive Cassie Randolph‘s war with Colton Underwood is now in the hands of law enforcement … TMZ’s learned she filed a report claiming he put a tracking device on her car. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Cassie went to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Wednesday night to file a complaint about the allegation she

Play video content Exclusive FilmOn The Whitney Houston hologram that recently surfaced will have to be placed back under wraps … TMZ has learned it was already banned by a judge before the leak. As we first told you … a Whitney hologram originally intended for “The Voice” years ago leaked last week, and was

Exclusive Dr. Dre just won a battle in court … the judge in their divorce case just rejected Nicole‘s request for $1.5 million to pay for various expenses, including security … and the judge rejected her request to accelerate her claim that Dre should pay $5 million for her lawyer’s fees and other costs. Nicole’s

Exclusive A security guard filed a lawsuit against Kris Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian, claiming they sexually harassed him with sexual comments and overtures … but Kris and Kourtney call it “fabricated and false fiction” by a disgruntled ex-employee. Marc McWilliams claims he was hired in 2017 as a security guard to watch over Kris and