Exclusive TMZ.com Tyler Perry‘s nephew appears to have killed himself behind bars — but the answer officials are giving the family doesn’t have them convinced it wasn’t foul play. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … the filmmaker’s 26-year-old nephew, Gavin Porter, was found dead in his cell Tuesday night at a prison facility near

Play video content Michelle Grace YouTube A beauty vlogger is under fire after she posted a video in which she bragged she beat the hell out of her 2-year-old daughter for ruining her makeup … adding her hand hurt from the beating. The “influencer” is Michelle Grace, and people are now calling for an intervention

Exclusive TMZ Composite Tyler Perry is not convinced his nephew hanged himself in prison, and he’s hired a famous medical examiner to determine if he committed suicide or if he was killed in his cell. TMZ broke the story … Tyler’s nephew, 26-year-old Gavin Porter, was serving 20 years for shooting and killing his dad

Exclusive TMZ.com Ronnie Ortiz-Magro has won a battle in his domestic violence case but there’s still a full war to settle. Prosecutors dropped 2 charges against the ‘Jersey Shore’ star in his domestic violence case with Jen Harley. Ronnie was arrested last October after an explosive fight at their Airbnb in L.A., and faced 7

Exclusive TMZ/Getty Composite Lori Loughlin and her lawyers are continuing their attack on prosecutors by lambasting them and their star witness for blabbing to the media after the judge ordered them to put a cork in it. Lori’s lawyers filed new legal docs Friday, including a letter to the judge, which notes Hizzoner laid down

Breaking News TMZ.com A youth org. claims LeBron James straight-up jacked their “More Than An Athlete” slogan for his “Uninterrupted” brand … and now they want more than $33 MIL to make things right! Game Plan — a Maryland based nonprofit, which guides young athletes to achieve professional success in an out of sports —

Breaking News Getty/AP “Mob Wives” star Drita D’Avanzo isn’t losing sleep over her gun and drugs case anymore, but her husband — he’s still sweating it out. According to the DA’s Office in Staten Island … prosecutors have dropped all charges against Drita, 2 months after cops raided the house where she and Lee D’Avanzo

Exclusive TMZ.com Kevin Hart wants the judge to throw out his sex tape lawsuit … just like he says the legal papers were thrown out of a car window and left on his driveway. According to new legal docs — obtained by TMZ — the actor claims he was not properly served in the case

Play video content @hilaryduff Hilary Duff got in the face of a photographer whom she felt was invading her privacy by snapping pics of her kids during a soccer game — but he didn’t back down on video. The ‘Lizzie McGuire’ actress posted the confrontation on Instagram Saturday, showing her walk up to a guy

Play video content TMZ.com Jussie Smollett is back in a Chicago courtroom, and you’ve gotta see the ruckus his arrival created outside … as his supporters made sure they were heard. Jussie was flanked Monday morning by an entourage of about 10 people — some of them family members — as he made his way

Breaking News Getty Former ‘Love Island’ host and well-known U.K. personality Caroline Flack died in her home this weekend after taking her own life — this just weeks before she was set to go to trial. The longtime reality TV presenter was found dead Saturday in her London apartment — which her family confirmed in

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Jussie Smollett‘s alleged accomplices in staging a hate crime are speaking on camera for the first time since Jussie was hit with felony charges again … and they’re practically pleading for him to come clean. The Osundairo brothers — Abel and Ola — were leaving Fina Estampa restaurant in Chicago

Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli‘s youngest daughter has quite the list of accomplishments in rowing — at least her resume made it seem that way to USC. Federal prosecutors released some of the documents Olivia Jade submitted to USC, allegedly to make it seem like she wanted a coveted spot on its crew team …

Exclusive Details TMZ.com Jussie Smollett is facing felony charges in Chicago again — the special prosecutor just announced an indictment against the actor for the alleged homophobic attack against him last year. A grand jury handed up the new indictment against Jussie on Tuesday. Dan Webb was appointed special prosecutor for the case last summer.

Exclusive TMZ/Getty Composite Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan have checked off another big box in wrapping up their divorce … a judge has signed off on an official parenting schedule. As you may recall … things turned a little nasty between the ex-couple and resulted in a custody battle, but they’ve reached an agreement that

Exclusive TMZ.com Blac Chyna claims Rob Kardashian didn’t suffer any REAL injuries or pain in her alleged beat down of her ex — so she wants his lawsuit against her tossed. Chyna just filed new docs, obtained by TMZ, claiming her baby daddy grossly exaggerated his injuries from their alleged fight way back in December

Exclusive TMZ/Getty Michael Lohan‘s estranged wife, Kate Major, was arrested for DWI a day before Mike got busted for allegedly hurting her — and one incident allegedly caused the other. TMZ has learned Kate was arrested and booked for driving while intoxicated on Sunday out in the Hamptons. According to law enforcement, troopers got a

Exclusive TMZ.com Madonna should’ve been on time for her recent concerts in NYC, because her tardiness screwed over a bunch of fans — financially and otherwise, according to a new lawsuit. The pop icon is being sued by a couple guys named Andrew Panos and Antonio Velotta, who claim they were forced to wait 2

Exclusive TMZ Composite Future says he’s sick and tired of his alleged baby mama talking about their sexual encounters with anyone who’ll listen … and now he’s suing her. The rapper just filed suit against Eliza Seraphin, the woman alleging Future fathered his SEVENTH child with her, for defamation and invasion of privacy. According to

Exclusive TMZ/Getty Composite R. Kelly‘s ex-girlfriend, Azriel Clary, already has the wheels in motion to not only help herself heal but to do the same for others … and her plan includes multimedia and advocacy. TMZ has learned about the next steps Azriel plans to take as she recovers from what she claims was a

Exclusive TMZ.com Danny Masterson is firing back at his rape accusers over their stalking lawsuit against him and the Church of Scientology … calling BS on the whole case. The “That ’70s Show” star filed new docs — obtained by TMZ — asking a judge to toss the case on grounds the women, according to

Exclusive TMZ.com Lori Loughlin says the government has withheld key evidence proving her innocence in the college admissions scandal, but the government has just fired back … sarcastically responding that the so-called exculpatory evidence was a statement that the witness had not even made when Lori started complaining. TMZ broke the story … Lori and

Mendeecees is back on the outside after more than 5 years in prison, and he can check off #1 on his ‘To do” list … seeing his kids again. The “Love & Hip Hop: New York” star was released from prison a week ago, on January 29, and shortly afterward he reunited with the 2

Exclusive TMZ.com Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli have just gone on the offensive, claiming federal prosecutors corruptly withheld evidence from them, which they say proves they bribed no one, and they further say the government withheld the evidence so it could squeeze the couple into accepting a plea bargain. Lori and Mossimo claim in new

Exclusive Jesse Jane ended up in handcuffs after beating the hell out of her boyfriend following a night of drinking … at least according to cops, who arrested the porn star for domestic violence. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the famous porn star was arrested early Wednesday in Moore, OK on suspicion of domestic

Getty Harvey Weinstein rape accuser Jessica Mann claims he began manipulating her as soon as he met her, forced himself on her multiple times and finally raped her … and she said it all under oath. The former actress took the stand and gave emotional testimony Friday, breaking down in tears as she described her

Exclusive TMZ.com Fetty Wap can breathe a sigh of relief … he will NOT be prosecuted for allegedly manhandling a woman at an after-party. TMZ broke the story … the rapper was under investigation for felony battery after a woman went to LAPD in June and accused Fetty Wap of roughing her up at a

Exclusive Getty Composite Nicki Minaj‘s brother was just sentenced to 25 years to life in prison following the guilty verdict in his child rape trial. Judge Robert McDonald sentenced Jelani Maraj in a New York court Monday … several months after the verdict been reached. As we reported … Maraj was found guilty of predatory

Exclusive TMZ.com Blac Chyna‘s gotta write a fat check to her former landlord for allegedly bailing on her lease and not paying rent … because she didn’t even bother to fight the lawsuit against her. According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ … BC’s been ordered to fork over nearly $72,000 to Michael Kremerman,

Play video content Exclusive Details Team Roc, Roc Nation’s philanthropic arm, is releasing video it says graphically illustrates the inhumane conditions inside a notorious Mississippi penitentiary … as Yo Gotti continues fighting for federal assistance. These videos and photos were shot by inmates using contraband phones, according to Team Roc. The images include what looks