Play video content TMZ.com Kevin Gates doesn’t agree with Melle Mel that Eminem‘s race gives him white privilege when it comes to hip hop props, and, personally, he’s got Marshall in his Top 5 … dead or alive!!! We caught the “Bread Winner” rapper ahead of his bang-up Rolling Loud California set and he defended
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Play video content TMZSports.com Francis Ngannou has a boxing legend giving him at least a chance in a fight against Tyson Fury … with Mike Tyson telling TMZ Sports believes “anything is possible” if the two heavyweights face off in an epic matchup. Ngannou, who recently became a combat free agent after spending more than
Michael Irvin filed a scathing $100 million lawsuit against the woman who accused the NFL legend of misconduct, alleging he’s being “railroaded” with false accusations that are ruining his career. The lawsuit, obtained by TMZ Sports, was filed Thursday afternoon … after Irvin says the hotel where he was staying concocted a plan to turn
A stalker who just won’t quit has gotten arrested again … outside Kelly Clarkson‘s house, and there’s a pattern with this one that is bizarre and alarming. Huguette Nicole Young was arrested Wednesday night outside Kelly’s San Fernando Valley home. Kelly already got a temporary restraining order against her and a permanent one as well,
Play video content TMZSports.com Anderson Silva wants everyone to stop talking nonsense ASAP … telling TMZ Sports he did NOT take a dive against Jake Paul last year — the Problem Child simply beat him fair and square. Several talking heads in the combat sports community have refused to believe the 26-year-old YouTube superstar beat
Kelly Clarkson now has some long-term legal protection against two individuals who continued to show up at her house uninvited and cause disturbances. Clarkson was granted permanent restraining orders Thursday for the next 5 years against Victor Fernandez and Huguette Nicole Young. Both Young and Fernandez are prohibited from making contact of any kind with
Young Thug‘s RICO trial is about to get started — during which prosecutors will present evidence backing their case, and, controversially, that will include some of his lyrics. Opening arguments are scheduled to kick off Monday in Fulton County, where YT is facing serious charges … including conspiracy, participating in criminal street gang activity, possession
Play video content Youtube / King Akademiks Akademiks is sticking up for himself against Young Thug‘s family support group, but says he wants the same thing they do — a fair and impartial trial for the embattled YSL Records leader. TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Thug’s sister Dolly White and Lil Gotit this week,
“Supernatural” star Jim Beaver apparently wants to move back in with his estranged wife, but there’s a problem … she says he wants to bring his adult daughter with him and it’s a recipe for disaster. The TV actor’s estranged wife, actress and singer Sarah Spiegel, says she’s been living in the couple’s Studio City
Donald Trump broke the law during the attack on the U.S. Capitol — so says the Jan. 6 congressional committee … which is now asking the Department of Justice to prosecute. The House select committee made criminal referrals to federal prosecutors Monday, suggesting they’ve found evidence of criminality throughout their months-long hearings … and are
Argentina just beat France in what might’ve been the best World Cup final ever — a nail-biter that came down to the wire … and in the end, a good old-fashioned shootout. The game had everyone at the edge of their seat through the full 90 minutes of regulation — not to mention the extra
Natalia Bryant — Kobe and Vanessa‘s oldest daughter — has been granted legal protection from someone she says poses a serious risk to her safety. Natalia had court in L.A. Wednesday, where she gave some powerful testimony about things she claims 32-year-old Dwayne Kemp has done over the last few months to put her at
Julia Haart is no longer facing the lawsuits her estranged husband, Silvio Scaglia, filed against her — but she still stands to gain even more of a win in the long term. Sources familiar with the matter tell us Scaglia dropped his claims against the “My Unorthodox Life” star — this after they filed dueling
Kelly Clarkson is looking for some serious protection from a woman she claims made multiple unwanted visits to her home … asking a judge for a restraining order. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Kelly’s requesting a TRO against 56-year-old Huguette Nicole Young … and the singer also wants her family, her nanny, and
Balenciaga is tossing out its massive suit against a marketing agency that it claimed was to blame for its recent controversial photoshoots … and instead is doing a 180, focusing on organizations that benefit the protection of kids. President and CEO Cedric Charbit released a statement Friday on social media … saying “Balenciaga has decided
Kobe Bryant‘s 19-year-old daughter is scared, and so is the LAPD … they say a stalker with a criminal history involving guns has been doing everything he can to find her. Natalia Bryant beelined it to court Monday to get a restraining order against 32-year-old Dwayne Kemp, whom she accuses of stalking her. In the
Megan Thee Stallion isn’t letting anyone screw up her shot at an American Music Award — not even her own label, and a Texas judge is backing her up by granting a restraining order. Megan filed legal docs to get the restraining order against her label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, and her distributor 300 Entertainment. According
Columbus Short‘s neighbor says the actor’s got it out for him so bad, he’s had to go to court to get protection … and a judge is giving it to him. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the neighbor says Columbus got in his face last weekend … allegedly referring to himself as a
Play video content Kodak Black can’t stomach the thought of Kanye West becoming president in 2024 … and that’s largely due to the Florida rapper’s allegiance to Donald Trump. An incredulous Kodak took to IG Live Wednesday night to slam Ye’s recent claims on “Drink Champs” he had the support and backing of Jay-Z and
Floyd family attorney Lee Merritt joined us Monday on ‘TMZ Live’ to further explain the potential lawsuit that might be filed against Kanye West — and it sounds like intentional inflection of emotional distress might be the route they pursue. SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating
Started from the bottom, now we’re on soccer jerseys. FC Barcelona will pay homage to Drake on Sunday … by wearing the rap superstar’s OVO owl logo on their kits for their big match against Real Madrid, the team announced Friday. Barca — whose main partner is Spotify — explained the idea to honor the
Play video content A Russian rapper who was opposed to his country’s invasion of Ukraine jumped from a high-rise building to his death … after being drafted to fight in the war. 27-year-old rapper Walkie posted a video in which he said, “If you are watching this video, then I am no longer alive. I
Play video content KTLA A Los Angeles TV anchorman just got the boot for going ballistic against management — on the air — after his co-anchor was not allowed to say so long to viewers after she resigned. Mark Mester had been suspended earlier this week, but KTLA decided what he did warranted termination. Mester
The tabloid owner who claims Thomas Markle is out to kill him just got two years of court-ordered protection from Meghan Markle‘s father. According to new legal docs, obtained TMZ, a judge granted Jeff Rayner a restraining order against Thomas, who did not show up for Tuesday’s court hearing. The protective order will be in
The jokes about Drake‘s jump shot might no longer be allowable — the rapper just showed off his 3-point stroke repeatedly in a skills contest against Carmelo Anthony … and it’s seriously improving!!! The “Honestly Nevermind” rapper visited Nike’s headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon this week … and participated in a 3-point competition. And, according to
Meghan King claims her ex-husband, Jim Edmonds, has been verbally abusing her over their child custody arrangement … so she got a temporary restraining order against him. According to court docs filed in Missouri and obtained by TMZ, the ex-‘RHOC’ star got the court order back in June over what she describes as “frequent and
Brittany Aldean is doubling down on a hot take that some are calling transphobic — publicly hitting back at a couple fellow country contemporaries who are outraged. BA — who’s Jason Aldean‘s wife — screen-grabbed responses to an IG post of hers from a few days ago, when singers Cassadee Pope and Maren Morris each
Trevor Bauer‘s assault accuser is firing back at the MLB star after he sued her earlier this year … filing a countersuit for battery against the Cy Young winner in Los Angeles. Lindsey Hill, from San Diego, filed a lawsuit for sexual battery and battery in federal court on Tuesday, again alleging 31-year-old Bauer beat
Lana Del Rey claims she has a stalker on her hands, one that’s very interested in her car as well — this according to LDR herself, who just got court-ordered protection against this guy. The singer was granted a temporary restraining order in Los Angeles County, where she claims she’s been getting harassed by some
Dave Chappelle recently hit a minor setback when protestors essentially forced his Minneapolis show to switch venues — but Fat Joe says it’s time Dave’s critics find a new target. We caught up with the Don Cartagena Monday in NYC on Monday, and he said comedians like Dave Chappelle always intend for their jokes to