Breaking News 3:01 PM PT — USC has fired water polo coach Jovan Vavic and Senior Associate AD Donna Heinel. 11:08 AM PT — The NCAA released a statement addressing the scandal … saying, ”The charges brought forth today are troubling and should be a concern for all of higher education. We are looking into these
Comedian Russell Peters got involved in a serious situation at a jewelry shop, when he hopped to action and helped take down a wannabe thief … and it’s all on the security footage. SUBSCRIBE: http://po.st/TMZSubscribe About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment news landscape and changed the
Conor McGregor It’ll All Work Out … Shirtless Jog After Jail 3/12/2019 1:13 PM PDT Breaking News Conor McGregor went right back to business after getting released from jail Monday night … hitting the streets of Miami for a late-night run!!! As we previously reported … the UFC superstar was arrested after he allegedly smashed
Mitt Romney Blowing Out His Candles One by One … Safety First??? 3/12/2019 9:15 AM PDT Mitt Romney‘s birthday got super freaky with lots of hot wax, Twinkies … and his unique approach to blowing. The Utah Senator turned 72 Tuesday, and his staff surprised him with a cake made of his “favorite snack,” much
YBN Almighty Jay Stolen Bling Flaunted in Vid … Despite J. Prince’s Call to ‘Mob Ties’ 3/12/2019 1:01 PM PDT YBN Almighty Jay‘s alleged attackers are flaunting the rapper’s stolen chain in a new music video … and taunting J Prince in the process. The Rap-A-Lot Records piece, which was snatched from Jay over the
Exclusive Details 9:15 AM PT — The U.S. Attorneys Office broke down the alleged scheme during a news conference … and named William Rick Singer as the ringleader. They say he created a fake non-profit, charitable foundation which served as front to launder the payments from parents. The feds said most parents paid between $200k and $400k
Conor McGregor He Tricked Me into Getting Close … Says Alleged Phone Victim 3/12/2019 2:47 PM PDT EXCLUSIVE Conor McGregor duped the dude whose phone he allegedly snatched and smashed in order to get to the goods … so claims the guy who lost his phone. TMZ Sports spoke with Ahmed Abdirzak, a UK resident, who
Ben Affleck & Lindsay Shookus Back Together … On a Walk to Remember 3/12/2019 7:26 AM PDT Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus are reunited … and it looks so good! The former couple was back together Monday night, taking a stroll through L.A. … and they sure seemed to be happy to be in each
Chuck Schumer God Bless J Lo and A-Rod … But Don’t Ask Me to Officiate 3/12/2019 7:04 AM PDT Chuck Schumer‘s very happy for his friends Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez, but when it comes time for their wedding … he wants nothing to do with leading them through their vows. The New York Senator
Bam Margera Family Gets Him into Treatment After Comedy Club Meltdown 3/12/2019 12:40 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE Bam Margera is finally getting the help his family and friends firmly believe he needs — days after that on-camera rant at his manager — but he didn’t go easily … TMZ has learned. A family source says the former
R. Kelly My ‘Spirit’ Told Me To Talk to Gayle King 3/12/2019 1:00 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE R. Kelly has a bizarre reason for going on national TV to address the sexual abuse allegations against him … his “spirit” wanted him to speak his truth. Sources close to the singer tell TMZ … R. Kelly sat down
Breaking News “I swear to God, I’ll f*ck you up, you and your wife. I’ll f*ck you up.” Russell Westbrook let the profanity fly at the OKC Thunder vs. Utah Jazz game on Monday … verbally threatening physical harm on a fan in the 2nd quarter of the game. @NBA @espn @okcthunder Westbrook threatening to
NY Congressman Shades Knicks Owner ‘I Don’t Like People Being Banned’ 3/11/2019 3:45 PM PDT EXCLUSIVE A pretty powerful NY congressman is taking issue with James Dolan — telling TMZ Sports he’s AGAINST banning fans unless they do something to really deserve it. We spoke with Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D) — who represents NY’s 13th
R. Kelly Focused on Writing Music To Avoid Mental Breakdown 3/11/2019 3:42 PM PDT EXCLUSIVE If it seems like R. Kelly is on the verge of coming unhinged that’s because he is — and his music might be the only thing standing between him and a full mental breakdown. Sources close to the embattled singer tell
UFC’s Brian Ortega I’m Training Halle Berry!!! ‘We’re Gonna Drill Her Hard’ 3/11/2019 12:30 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE Halle Berry is turning to a UFC stud to get trained up for her new MMA-inspired movie … and Brian Ortega tells us he’s STOKED for the chance to work with the Hollywood megastar. Berry is directing and
Jussie Smollett Might Have ‘Empire’ Fate Hanging High in the Balance 3/11/2019 5:24 PM PDT Exclusive Details Jussie Smollett‘s case could cost him way more than just his gig on “Empire” … many on the show fear his situation could bring the whole show down in the process. Production sources tell TMZ … anxiety is
Conor McGregor Arrested for Felony Robbery For Smashing and Stealing Fan’s Phone! 3/11/2019 5:16 PM PDT 5:16 PM PT — Conor’s attorneys just released a statement on the arrest. “Last evening Conor McGregor was involved a minor altercation over a cell phone that resulted in a call to law enforcement. Mr. McGregor appreciates the response
Young Dolph’s got a lesson for ya in cutting losses and counting blessings — ’cause he actually has some well-wishes for the punks who jacked a small fortune from his car. SUBSCRIBE: http://po.st/TMZSubscribe About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment news landscape and changed the way the
Jussie Smollett Brothers Confirm Check for Training … Police Statement Called into Question 3/11/2019 10:04 AM PDT Jussie Smollett wrote that $3,500 check to the Osundairo brothers to pay for a training program — something the brothers themselves now confirm, which essentially negates one of the strongest statements Chicago PD made about the case. Ola
Aaron Carter I’d Love to Punch Wade Robson’s Face Why Switch Up Now, Bro?!!! 3/11/2019 1:33 PM PDT EXCLUSIVE 2:15 PM PT — Wade’s attorney says the tweet that has Aaron so pissed off … did NOT come from Wade. His lawyer tells us the Twitter account was a fake, and adds Wade has been targeted
Shaq Opens Restaurant Next to Staples!!! … Big Stars Attend Opening 3/11/2019 9:35 AM PDT Breaking News He’s already got a statue at Staples Center — now Shaquille O’Neal has a restaurant right across the street!!! The NBA legend opened up Shaquille’s at L.A. Live over the weekend — and tons of his famous friends
‘Tanked’ Star Heather King Files for Divorce … Days After DV Arrest 3/11/2019 11:16 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE 11:16 AM PT — TMZ just got a hold of Heather’s divorce complaint, and she’s asking for primary custody of their kids, one of whom is already 18, but is willing to share joint legal custody with Wayde.
Ex-Raiders WR Jerry Porter Playing For Jon Gruden Was ‘Hell’ … I Wanted To Fight Him 3/11/2019 2:43 PM PDT EXCLUSIVE Jon Gruden HATES coaching young guys and playing for him was like living with Satan … so says ex-Raiders stud Jerry Porter. “Hell,” the receiver says of his time with Chuckie … “I felt
Khloe Kardashian Quite a Catch for Malika’s Bday … In See-Through Fishnet Suit 3/11/2019 7:27 AM PDT Khloe Kardashian might be looking past her Tristan Thompson drama … but everyone else is looking directly at her rocking a very sheer outfit for her BFF’s party. Khloe was on the prowl Sunday night in Las Vegas, where she was
R. Kelly Claims Ex Trashed Him to Their Kids … Child Support Stopped in Response 3/11/2019 1:00 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE R. Kelly is rationalizing his decision to stop paying child support — claiming his ex-wife set the ball in motion by turning their children against him. Sources close to R. Kelly tell us the singer was
Keith Flint Died by Hanging … Coroner Confirms 3/11/2019 6:47 AM PDT Breaking News Prodigy frontman Keith Flint hanged himself to death … according to the coroner’s report. The Essex County Coroner’s Office released its report Monday on the singer, who was found dead one week ago. The report confirms what Flint’s bandmates said shortly
Gerard Butler Someone Stole My Airstream!!! Before I Could Pimp My Ride 3/11/2019 12:50 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE Gerard Butler‘s restoration effort for a vintage Airstream just hit a huge snag … because someone stole the trailer straight outta the shop where it was getting tricked out!!! Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … earlier this week,
‘Deadliest Catch’ Time Bandit’s for Sale for $2.88 Mil 3/11/2019 12:40 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE If catching crabs in style is your thing, have we got a deal for you — a real life ”Deadliest Catch” ship which is now available … for a small fortune. The Time Bandit – which debuted on the hit Discovery show in
Michelle Wie Engaged to Jerry West’s Son 3/11/2019 6:01 AM PDT Breaking News 2019 is looking up for Michelle Wie … the golf superstar is engaged to her boyfriend, who happens to be the son of one of the greatest NBA players EVER!! Wie said I do to Jonnie West — whose dad is Jerry
Aaron Lewis to Concert Crowd Will You Please Shut the F*ck Up?!? … No? Fine, I’m Out 3/10/2019 3:01 PM PDT [embedded content] Staind frontman Aaron Lewis had another tough night on tour — he couldn’t get a handful of chatty spectators to shut their yap, so he stormed offstage … again. The country-rock star