Kanye West says he never screwed his ex-business manager out of a payday in a new countersuit … firing back with claims their arrangement came about when he was stressed out and in the middle of his divorce. TMZ Hip Hop obtained docs filed by Kanye and his Yeezy brand … where he claims the
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Imagine if jury duty always included a live performance from Ed Sheeran — that’s what jurors got during his trial for allegedly ripping off Marvin Gaye‘s classic, “Let’s Get It On.” Ed took the stand Thursday in a Manhattan federal courtroom, and at one point had his guitar with him to show the jury exactly
Jen Shah‘s husband will NOT be making any appearances in the upcoming season of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” — while she’s doing time — even though producers tried to get him on camera. Multiple sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … producers approached Jen’s husband, Sharrieff Shah, last month in hopes of
Play video content We know Jonathan Majors‘ alleged DV victim was out partying after the incident in question — but now — there’s video that appears to support Majors’ team’s claim she was just fine. TMZ has obtained security footage that was referenced in a filing last week by his legal team — where they
Tory Lanez is still pining for his freedom despite his looming sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion — calling on the D.A. to give him a fair shake this time around. Tory released a bombshell open letter on Instagram Friday addressed to L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón pleading for the laws and God to
The two women accusing George Foreman of sexual abuse 45 years ago — when they were minors — want to hook him up to a polygraph … challenging him to a lie detector test. The boxer’s alleged victims, Gwen Hunter and Denise Shipes, say George made them out to be liars and villains when he
Jen Shah isn’t lettin’ prison bars keep her out of showbiz — she’s developing a stage play similar to her ‘Housewives’ Bravo series, and some of her fellow inmates are all-in too! Yeah, if you were wondering what the ‘RHOSLC’ star’s been up to at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, TX — Jen’s manager,
“Saturday Night Live” had a hysterical cold open … Donald Trump singing for legal defense money. James Austin Johnson nailed it as the former prez, beginning with Taylor Swift‘s “Anti-Hero” and introducing himself. He started with what seemed like a shocker … “Well folks, it happened. I got indicted, or as I spell it: indicated.
Gwyneth Paltrow scored a major W in court in her ski crash trial, but it may not be totally over … as we’ve learned the doctor who alleged she injured him is considering an appeal. Robert Sykes, attorney for Dr. Terry Sanderson tells TMZ … “We sincerely disagree with the outcome and will consider all
Gwyneth Paltrow‘s attorney was getting superstar treatment after his big victory in court this week … and even Katie Couric was taking notice of his Clark Kent-like appearance. Paltrow’s lawyer, James Egan, was being compared to the bespectacled heartthrob protagonist, better known as Superman, by Couric and many others on social media. As you know,
Meghan Markle scored a big W in court Thursday after a judge gave her sister’s defamation case the boot. The Florida judge dismissed Samantha Markle‘s $75K lawsuit, ruling Meghan’s opinion of her experiences growing up was just that … her opinion, and that’s not defamation. Play video content MARCH 2021 CBS Samantha had claimed Meghan’s
Play video content Gwyneth Paltrow‘s closing argument came with a healthy dose of cringe — with Gwyneth’s lawyer spinning the ski accident as a tragedy that unraveled his client’s desire for a vacation that would bond her blended family … but before that, the Dr. suing her made an outrageous comparison between Gwyneth and Jeffrey
Jonathan Majors‘ attorney says she has receipts regarding the assault claims against her client — texts in which the alleged victim admits she’s to blame, and says she doesn’t want the actor prosecuted. Majors’ lawyer Priya Chaudhry tells TMZ … the woman in question sent a few texts to the “Creed III” actor hours after
Jonathan Majors was arrested in New York City this weekend — and, according to police, he’s being accused of putting hands on a woman … but Jon’s team is calling BS. Law enforcement sources tell us the actor was booked Saturday morning on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment. We’re told cops responded to a
Play video content Gwyneth Paltrow testified in her ski injury trial she initially thought the man whom she says came up from behind her and collided with her was committing a sexual assault. Paltrow is on the stand, and gave the jury her account of the accident on a Deer Valley ski slope. She said
Olivia Wilde scored a big victory in her battle with Jason Sudeikis over child custody and child support … because TMZ has learned a judge has just rejected his request to have the case moved to New York. Jason waged war with Olivia, trying to remove the custody dispute from the California court … New
Gwyneth Paltrow‘s trial is about to kick off after she was sued over a “hit-and-run” ski crash years ago … and she will almost certainly take the stand. The actress’ Park City, Utah trial is set to begin Tuesday following the 2016 incident … and sources close to Gwyneth told the New York Post she’s
Nick Carter is bringing backup to the sexual battery lawsuit against him … he says he has a dozen witnesses who claim his accuser is full of BS. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the Backstreet Boys member says he has 12 people who have testified the alleged victim’s version of events can’t
UPDATE 1:30 PM PT — Breonna Taylor‘s mom weighed in after the DOJ released its findings of misconduct within the Louisville Police Department … adding it’s heartbreaking it took years after her daughter’s death to acknowledge what she’s been saying all along. UPDATE Play video content WDRB News The Justice Department has released its findings
Pete Davidson went from beachside lounging one day to a collision in the streets of L.A. the next … and his girlfriend was with him for both occasions … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us Pete and Chase Sui-Wonders were involved in a car accident Saturday night around 11 PM. Our sources say
Alec Baldwin just pled not guilty in the fateful “Rust” shooting that killed Halyna Hutchins. The actor submitted his plea Thursday, a day before he was supposed to be arraigned. As for the conditions of his release — the court ordered Baldwin not be allowed to drink, possess a gun or talk to potential witnesses
We also got activist Najee Ali after Holder’s sentencing, and he echoes Cowboy’s feelings … saying any amount of time behind bars could never bring back Nip, but he too calls 60 years fitting for the crime. SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment news
Play video content TMZ.com Nipsey Hussle‘s pal Cowboy is satisfied with the sentence that came down on the rapper’s murderer, but still believes the wound left by Nip’s death is one that will never heal. We got Cowboy outside the DTLA courthouse where the judge gave Eric Holder 60 years to life. He told us
Khloe Kardashian allegedly canned one of her former household assistants after he suffered a knee injury, and now he’s suing … but Khloe’s attorney is calling BS. Khloe just got hit with a lawsuit from her former-hired help, Matthew Manhard, who says working for her was a total nightmare. According to the lawsuit, obtained by
Drake‘s Los Angeles mansion came under attack after a man allegedly broke in, alerting the rapper’s security, who in turn called the cops. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, officers responded Thursday night to Drake’s home after his security reported seeing an unknown man leaving the house — carrying something in the process. Play video content
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,
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
Play video content NBC UPDATE 10:19 AM PT — Jen Shah‘s attorney, Priya Chaudhry, tells TMZ, “Jen Shah deeply regrets the mistakes that she has made and is profoundly sorry to the people she has hurt. Jen has faith in our justice system, understands that anyone who breaks the law will be punished, and accepts
An organization that helps people bail out of jail — and supported by big celebs — has shut down after getting sued by a man who was shot days after the shooter was released on bail … bail posted by the org. The Bail Project has a list of big celebs behind it, including John
“Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Jen Shah should be behind bars for 10 years after pleading guilty in her wire fraud case — at least that’s what federal prosecutors want the judge to order. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the feds are seeking a 10-year sentence against the “RHOBH” alum, insisting