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

Cher is either engaged, or trolling … and we’re not sure which it is, ’cause the rock she’s showing off certainly looks like something you receive when someone wants to marry ya. The singer posted a photo Sunday of a massive diamond ring that she says her boyfriend, Alexander A.E. Edwards, gifted her for Christmas

Play video content The Zeze Millz Show Akon says Nick Cannon should keep on making babies, even if he has to miss a recital or two … because, from his POV, that’s something only white folks care about anyway. 😅 The singer sat down for an interview this past week with Zeze Millz that’s making

Ghislaine Maxwell and R. Kelly are rockin’ around the Xmas tree behind bars once again, while “Cheer” star Jerry Harris and Josh Duggar are celebrating the big holiday locked up for the first time … but bein’ in the clink doesn’t mean they’re missing out on a feast. TMZ has obtained prison and jail menus

Play video content TMZ.com Too Short isn’t sweating the Golden State Warriors’ current slump in the season, and is advising all die-hard fans to follow his lead!!! We recently spoke to the Oakland rap legend — who made sure to rep in his authentic Warriors gear while offering his two cents on the Warriors season.

Aaron Carter‘s memory will be honored this holiday season — thanks to his fiancée, Melanie Martin, who’s keeping his spirit alive with a number of tributes as Christmas fast approaches. Sources close to Melanie tell TMZ … she is still very much mourning the death of her fiancé, and that this first Christmas without him

Megan Thee Stallion might still not have all of hip hop in her corner after the Tory Lanez verdict — but she’s got one of the biggest pop stars around backing her … Adele. The singer sent a heartful message of support Friday to MTS … who was just vindicated after a jury unanimously decided

DJ Vlad says he feels guilty for not putting more pressure on the late DJ Kay Slay to get vaccinated for COVID-19 — a battle that took his life. Vlad and Michael Jai White were America’s problem with obesity … both agreed an aggressive approach is best for convincing loved ones to eat healthily and

Memphis rapper Big Scarr died as a result of a fatal prescription pain med OD … relatives tell TMZ. The up-and-coming rapper’s uncle, Arthur Woods, tells us Big Scarr overdosed Thursday on prescription pills at his girlfriend’s house in Memphis. Big Scarr’s uncle says he did not know when his nephew got the meds …

Play video content BACKGRID Tory Lanez‘s father is blowing a gasket after watching his son’s conviction in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting trial … directing his anger at cops, prosecutors and even Jay-Z. Ya gotta see the video … Tory’s father launches into an epic rant outside the courthouse where his son was hauled off

Both sides have rested their case in Tory Lanez‘s shooting trial … and now, the singer’s fate will be decided by the jury. The jury started deliberations Thursday, after 9 days of trial. Closing arguments from the prosecution started Wednesday afternoon, with Deputy District Attorney Alexander Bott making one last effort to convince jurors that

Megan Thee Stallion‘s boyfriend, Pardi, is publicly sharing his thoughts about Tory Lanez‘s shooting trial for the first time … saying he “wouldn’t wish this on anyone.” Pardi took to social media Thursday, as the jury began deliberating on a verdict … saying, “To any woman especially ones of color that has suffered an injustice

The life and times of Soulja Boy are considered must-see TV for many — so the “Crank Dat” rapper is back with Diddy’s Revolt TV for another round of his reality show!!! An excited Soulja Boy checked in with TMZ Hip Hop and promised nothing but fireworks for “Life Of Draco” season 2 … which

21 Savage will now be recognized for many years to come in the state he calls home … getting his own day to celebrate his legacy and humanitarian efforts in the state of Georgia. The rapper and his Leading By Example Foundation were on hand Wednesday for the 4th annual holiday Grant-A-Wish event, where 100

Joe Budden’s opinion of Megan Thee Stallion is highly unfavorable, and it’s rubbing the women of Fox Soul’s “Cocktails with Queens” the wrong way!!! Both Vivica A. Fox and Claudia Jordan completely laid into JB during a recent episode … and despite it being a holiday-themed show, they dropped some choice words. And, we don’t

Lil Wayne fired his personal chef at the drop of a hat, this after she ditched him in Vegas to deal with a pressing family emergency … so claims the woman in a new lawsuit. Morghan Medlock just filed suit against Weezy for what she claims is wrongful termination, retaliation and a number of unlawful

Britney Spears isn’t missing, in trouble or dead as growing fan theories might suggest — in fact, it’s quite the opposite — TMZ has learned. Britney fans have been on high alert in the last several weeks, monitoring her social media posts and even the movement of her family members around the country. There’s also

Romeo Miller is proverbially snapping the olive branch his dad Master P offered in half … with yet another round of receipts that paint his dad like a money-loving overlord!!! In a scathing clap back, Romeo accused Master P of never paying any earnings from the family “Rap Snacks” brand … claiming to have blindly

Jack Johnson has gotten legal protection against a female fan he says poses a serious and alarming risk to his safety. The “Better Together” singer testified at a hearing in Los Angeles Thursday about a woman he says keeps popping up at his shows and hotels, trying to get close to him. Jack called into

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are finally ready to show their child off to the world — introducing him with a pretty scenic background … waves crashing on the California coast. The couple was on hand for a photo shoot Friday afternoon in Malibu, where they were wearing matching black outfits and cozied up next to

50 Cent trolled the hell out of Megan Thee Stallion — and while he’s catching flak for it, the real question that seems to be getting asked is … does he single out women to beef with??? That’s the conversation taking place on Twitter right now — this after Curtis posted a meme this weekend

Lil Wayne and Mack Maine are putting a big smile on a bunch of teen faces for a Weezy Christmas … rewarding their hard work with a fun-filled day at Dave & Busters! The diamond-certified Weezy and his pal Mack teamed up with Wilson Sporting Goods to throw the ultimate day at D&B for kids

Britney Spears‘ dad, Jamie Spears, is spilling his guts for the first time about the conservatorship and his role in it … defending the legal apparatus by calling it necessary. Jamie spoke to the Daily Mail, explaining that he feels like he saved Britney’s life and career by putting her in a conservatorship all those

UPDATE 2:05 PM PT — LAPD tells TMZ they do not have a missing persons case open for Justin Edison. That doesn’t necessarily mean he isn’t accounted for at the moment — but his alleged disappearance simply hasn’t yet risen to the level of cops needing to classify him as such. We’ve also reached out

UPDATE 5:30 PM PT — Friday’s testimony included an interesting note from LAPD criminologist, Randy Zepeda, who told the jury he swabbed the gun for DNA and did not find any traces of Tory Lanez‘s DNA on the magazine. Zepeda also testified DNA testing on the gun came back inconclusive. Megan Thee Stallion‘s ex-friend Kelsey

Play video content BACKGRID Tory Lanez raised a lot of eyebrows when he brought his young son to court for the Megan Thee Stallion shooting trial … so it might not be a total surprise he was without him today. Tory pulled up to a DTLA courthouse Friday in a white Range Rover — Tory

Play video content Instagram / @machinegunkelly Megan Fox isn’t the only one drinking Machine Gun Kelly‘s blood … so too are the leeches MGK considers his BFFs. Ya gotta see this video MGK just posted on his Instagram story … there are several leeches going to town on his stomach. It’s a legit feeding frenzy

Gucci Mane is demanding justice for his artist Pooh Shiesty … after claiming he was transferred to a prison where he’s being subjected to cruel and unusual conditions. The 1017 Records label boss fired off his accusations Wednesday, tweeting about Pooh only getting one hour out of his cell each day, and getting food trays

Aaron Carter‘s son, Prince, is back in the hands of his mom … because we’ve learned Aaron’s fiancée Melanie Martin just got full custody of her son. A rep for Melanie tells TMZ — a hearing was held Thursday in L.A., and the court found her fit to care for her child — awarding her

UPDATE 3:28 PM PT — Tory’s attorney asked Kelsey about the fact police say she had gunshot residue on her hands, and she said she wasn’t sure where it came from, “I just know I had it.” UPDATE She also acknowledged she and Megan did have a physical altercation in the SUV, but she tried