Exclusive The City of Chicago wants a judge to force the FBI to hand over records of the Bureau’s probe into the Jussie Smollett case — especially his claim he was the target of a racist and homophobic threat before the infamous alleged attack. According to new docs, obtained by TMZ, the City wants to
Play video content @marclamonthill / Instagram Jussie Smollett still insists the alleged assault he suffered in January 2019 is not a hoax, but now says there’s evidence to back it up … and suggests there are forces working against him to keep the truth hidden. The former “Empire” star opened up about the infamous “hate
More than a dozen Black families came together for a common cause in Georgia — snatching up a bunch of land to start their own community, which they hope will be a safe haven. The nearly 97 acres of unincorporated land recently purchased near the town of Toomsboro — about 130 miles south of Atlanta
Exclusive Britney Spears is furious with her father for trying to rehire a man she claims is “uniquely unsuited” to manage her estate, and who made a fortune off her for years. Andrew Wallet served as co-conservator of Britney’s estate from 2008 to 2019 and, according to the pop star, was paid millions of dollars
Kanye West just got schooled on what a 5:00 PM deadline means in Wisconsin — in one judge’s view … which, for now, is keeping Ye off the ballot there, and it’s all over 14 seconds. A circuit court magistrate ruled this week that Kanye was, in fact, too late by submitting his nomination docs
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Sen. Marco Rubio will NOT follow in the footsteps of Donald Trump‘s son and boycott the NFL over anthem demonstrations … telling TMZ Sports players have every right to protest. “Look, I think players are Americans,” Rubio said. “They have free speech rights to say whatever they want.” The Dallas
Breaking News Joe Biden just got a massive infusion of money that will be pouring into what could be the make-or-break state … thanks to the deep pockets of Michael Bloomberg. The former NYC Mayor and current billionaire announced Sunday he’s committing $100 million to defeat Donald Trump in Florida. It’s incredibly significant because according
Play video content City of Minot A city councilwoman in Minot, North Dakota got into it with a resident during a council meeting Friday — a resident who was clearly upset the City would dare raise an LGBTQ+ flag — and she shut him down by telling him and the rest of the City …
Play video content Senator Chuck Schumer just tried his hand at stand-up alongside one of the comedy greats, Jerry Seinfeld, and we gotta say … he ain’t half bad!!! Chuck was in NYC Sunday at the famous Gotham Comedy Club, where he and Jerry were pitching a new bill the Senator from New York wants
Breaking News Microsoft is pulling the plug on any potential plans to take over TikTok’s operations here in the States — but a new player has reportedly emerged to take the spoils … Oracle. The Wall Street Journal says the Bay Area-based tech company — which sells database software technology and computer cloud systems —
Play video content Breaking News Donald Trump was STOKED to have some of the UFC’s best fighters at his Nevada rally Sunday … and raved about their talent, muscles and brains. Colby Covington, Henry Cejudo, Justin Gaethje and Dana White were all sitting right near POTUS as he spoke in front of thousands of supporters
President Trump knows preventing the spread of coronavirus requires social distancing, wearing masks and avoiding large gatherings — especially indoors … yet he still held a rally for thousands inside a manufacturing facility Sunday night. In his latest demonstration of total disregard for medical science and the health and safety of his supporters … Trump
Play video content Fox News President Trump is pouring cold water on hard facts pointing to climate change sparking wildfires across the West … insisting scientists don’t know what the hell they’re talking about. The President left a few mouths agape with his comments during a briefing on the disastrous wildfires with California Governor Gavin
Exclusive Britney Spears is jumping the gun on making decisions about the future of her conservatorship … according to her father, who says the court first needs to make some other big decisions about Brit’s health. Jamie Spears just filed new docs, obtained by TMZ, saying Britney’s lawyer is grandstanding by trying to unseal parts
Toots Hibbert, the singer who helped popularize the name “reggae” with his 1968 hit song, “Do the Reggay,” has died. Toots was a pioneer of the music back in the ’60s and beyond. He was a founding member of the band, the Maytals. Hibbert was very close to Bob Marley. There was a time when
Play video content Exclusive Alex Hoffman/malibusurfcoach.com Rapper Lil Mosey has learned his lesson … at least when it comes to surfing. The “Pull Up” rapper doesn’t seem to have a single ounce of worry as he took surfing lessons while in the middle of a very serious gun case. Surfing instructor Alex Hoffman tells TMZ
English artist Gary Numan (real name Gary Anthony James Webb) gained international fame in the early ’80s with his new wave sound and catchy lyrics on songs like “Cars,” “M.E.” and “Metal” from his 1979 debut solo album The Pleasure Principle. Gary Numan followed up his first awesome album with a massive catalogue of his
Exclusive Funeral plans are underway for ex-Temptations lead singer Bruce Williamson Jr. … and TMZ’s learned the event will include the last surviving original member of the legendary group. A source close to the family tells TMZ … Bruce’s family plans to hold the funeral in Las Vegas on September 26. We’re told exact details
Exclusive Eddie Money‘s estate is on the hook for over a million bucks in back royalties … so claims the late singer’s former guitarist in new court documents. John Nelson filed a claim against Eddie’s Estate … claiming he’s owed royalties dating back to a contract he inked with Money back in 1986. Nelson says
Ray J and Princess Love look like they’re calling off their marriage once — okay twice — and for all … but this time he’s making the big move. Ray J filed divorce docs Monday in L.A. citing irreconcilable differences — a move that comes a few months after Princess Love first filed to divorce
Exclusive “Star Trek: Discovery” actor Anthony Rapp is suing Kevin Spacey for an alleged sexual assault … and now there’s another plaintiff making an additional claim. Rapp filed suit in NYC claiming he met the disgraced actor in 1986 while performing on Broadway in “Precious Sons.” Rapp claims Spacey invited him, 14 at the time,
Exclusive Shaun Weiss — famous for playing Goldberg in “The Mighty Ducks” — is looking like a million bucks … ’cause he’s got brand new pearly whites and he’s now over 200 days sober!!! Shaun’s friend, Drew Gallagher, tells TMZ … Shaun received some full dental sponsorship offers from all over the country after we
Dame Diana Rigg — the legendary actress with epic roles in “Game of Thrones” and the UK’s ‘Avengers’ TV series — has died. The British actress rose to prominence in the 1961 TV series, “The Avengers,” and became a worldwide phenomenon as a Bond girl in the 1969 Bond film, “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.”
Exclusive Chuck Norris is going after a company that’s using his iconic action star status and masculine reputation to sell boner pills … according to a new lawsuit. The “Walker, Texas Ranger” star’s suing a company he believes goes by a couple different names — Bio-Molecular Solutions and Biogenetics — claiming it’s using his famous
Exclusive Lindsay Lohan‘s art of the book deal consists of agreeing to write it, getting a huge sum of money and then failing to turn in a draft … at least according to a new suit. Publishing company HarperCollins is going after Lohan, claiming she breached a contract she signed way back in March 2014
Exclusive Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have hit a bump in the road — not with their relationship, but with their new movie … which has been forced to shut down for a bit due to COVID-19. If ya haven’t heard, Megan and MGK met on the set of “Midnight in the Switchgrass” earlier
Exclusive “The Princess Bride” cast virtually reunited Sunday night, but Fred Savage‘s face was noticeably missing from the Zoom call, leaving fans wondering if politics was afoot … but TMZ’s learned that’s simply inconceivable. Sources close to the actor — who played The Grandson in the ’80s cult classic — tell us he was in
Thirty years after the premiere of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” the Banks family’s together again with one very surprising inclusion — Janet Hubert, the OG Aunt Viv is back!!! Will Smith shared a screen grab of himself and Janet smiling and laughing at each other, which might make ya think hell is about to
Exclusive Details 2:58 PM PT — Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Aaron seems to have lost control of his motorcycle after striking a curb in a roundabout. Our sources say witnesses told cops they saw Aaron’s 2018 Suzuki GSX-R750 traveling at a high rate of speed through the roundabout before the crash. We’re told
Exclusive 50 Cent‘s show “For Life,” he’s an executive producer, is shutting down production after issues with coronavirus testing on set … TMZ has learned. Reps for Sony Pictures, the studio behind the show, tell TMZ … production paused Friday as a result of “some inconsistent test results, and out of an abundance of caution.”