Celebrity Justice

Cardi B said “okurrrr” to a plea deal in her strip club beatdown case … and it’s a pretty sweet one that keeps her outta jail. Cardi agreed to plead guilty to 3rd-degree assault and reckless endangerment, both misdemeanors, and her punishment is 15 days of community service. Play video content TMZ.com She showed up

Play video content TMZ.com The woman who cops say broke into ‘Why Don’t We’ band member Daniel Seavey‘s home and slept in his bed might have a jail bunk in her future … she’s facing criminal charges. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the L.A. City Attorney charged a 23-year-old woman named Amira

Bert Fields, one of the most powerful lawyers in the United States who, among many other things, who waged legal war on behalf of Michael Jackson and Tom Cruise, has died. Sources close to Fields, including one of his famous clients, tell TMZ … the actor has indeed passed. Fields’ client list included James Cameron,

Bob Dylan‘s sex abuse accuser is now singing a different tune — she’s dropped the lawsuit in which she claimed he had molested her back in 1965 when she was only 12. As we reported back in August, the woman, identified only as J.C., filed a federal suit in Manhattan alleging Dylan plied her with

Is it Michael or a Michael imposter? That ongoing debate about 3 of Michael Jackson‘s posthumously released songs is behind the sudden disappearance of the tracks from major streaming services. The songs — “Monster,” “Keep Your Head Up” and “Breaking News” — were all on the “Michael” album, released in 2010 … the year after

Amber Heard wants a do-over in court, demanding a judge toss the verdict against her in the Johnny Depp defamation trial … because of shoddy evidence and an alleged fake juror. The actress’s lawyers filed new docs this week in VA, asking the judge to either set aside the verdict in favor of JD entirely,

Justin Timberlake‘s deal to make a documentary about his blockbuster album “The 20/20 Experience” isn’t sitting well with the project’s director, who’s now suing JT for years of hard work … according to a new lawsuit. The singer is being sued by John Urbano, who claims JT recruited him back in 2012 to shoot and

DDG’s celebrating a big legal victory — he’s no longer facing charges for illegal gun possession — and it’s perfect timing, as the platinum-selling rapper has a big summer tour. We spoke to DDG’s manager, Dimitri Hurt … who tells TMZ Hip Hop the new California gun laws allowing for more concealed weapons also played

Britney Spears is not going to sit willingly for a deposition … that was made clear by her lawyer, who filed legal docs saying Jamie Spears is “shameless”  by, among other things, asking a judge for a depo date “shortly after his daughter’s wedding and just before Father’s Day.” Attorney Mathew Rosengart claims in searing

A man who has already been arrested for stalking Ariana Grande has been arrested again … this time after breaking into her Montecito home on her 29th birthday. Aharon Brown has a history of dogging Ariana. He was arrested last September at her L.A. home after showing up with a large hunting knife, allegedly screaming

Johnny Depp‘s attorney Camille Vasquez is plotting her next move after winning his case against Amber Heard … and she’s in high demand in both the legal world and Hollywood. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Camille’s considering a wide range of career options in the wake of the Depp-Heard trial, and her rise

Play video content TMZ.com Young Thug still found a way to be at Hot 97’s Summer Jam even though he’s locked up on RICO charges — thanking fans for their support during an uncertain time. We caught Young Thug’s somber, yet uplifting message from inside MetLife Stadium where he urged fans and onlookers to help

Play video content ABC Johnny Depp clearly understands the power of TikTok, but his attorneys reject the notion it had any impact on the verdict … instead, they say it’s Amber Heard‘s testimony that hurt her with the jury. Camille Vasquez — fresh off her promotion to partner in her law firm — and Ben

Amber Heard’s sister has no regrets about the outcome of the Johnny Depp trial — putting on a united front even in defeat. Whitney Henriquez shared her support for her “sissy” on IG, this a few days after a jury ruled in favor of her ex-brother-in-law. She didn’t mince words … saying she’d do it

Lisa Bloom says her clients are already feeling the impact of the Depp–Heard trial by being silenced — but she’s being labeled a hypocrite … because of Harvey Weinstein. The famed women’s rights attorney — who has made a career following in the footsteps of her mother, Gloria Allred, by repping women with claims against

Johnny Depp has a new lease on life after being awarded more than $10 million in his defamation case against Amber Heard … telling the world he’s “truly humbled” by the jury’s decision. In a lengthy statement following his win Wednesday, Depp says, “Six years ago, my life, the life of my children, the lives

Play video content TMZSports.com Chuck Liddell clearly believes Cain Velasquez should be out of jail by now … telling TMZ Sports a judge needs to give him bond ASAP. The UFC legend has been locked behind bars since late February — after he allegedly tried to kill a man who was accused of molesting one

Blac Chyna thinks the deck was stacked against her in her fierce legal battle with the Kardashians … she accuses the judge of harboring an extreme bias. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Chyna is accusing Judge Gregory W. Alarcon of showing an “undeniably hostile and extremely biased” attitude against her and her

Tory Lanez might be on a good luck streak in Vegas — he’s still partying there after a run-in-with the law … over marijuana TSA allegedly found in his bag. TMZ has learned Tory was stopped Sunday morning in the Las Vegas airport — where he was attempting to board a flight outta town —

Johnny Depp was going to make a boatload of cash for the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie that never happened — a significant figure that could prove his damages — according to his rep. JD’s ex-agent and current talent manager, Jack Whigham, took the stand Monday as Johnny’s legal team continued to trot out witnesses

The Kardashians have come out victorious in their fierce legal battle with Blac Chyna … who sued them for defamation, but the jury’s riding with the family. Before the verdict was read, it was apparent the Kardashians were nowhere to be found. The clerk asked their lawyer where they were, and the attorney responded, they

Amber Heard made a last-ditch effort to get Johnny Depp‘s defamation claims tossed after his side rested their case — but a judge said hell no … and now, it’s time to tell her side of the story in court. The actress’s legal team filed a motion Tuesday asking the judge to dismiss several of

Play video content It’s Tricky with Raquel Harper Blac Chyna had the deck stacked against her in her fierce legal battle with the Kardashians … so says the Executive Producer of “Rob & Chyna” who accuses the judge of bias. Walter Mosley thinks the Kardashians had more than an edge … they had an enormous

Blac Chyna‘s long overdue for a good accountant … after testifying in court that she hasn’t paid her taxes in years, and doesn’t even have a bank account. BC was questioned about her finances by the Kardashians’ defense lawyer, Michael Rhodes, on Thursday on Day 2 of her testimony in her civil case … and

Cain Velasquez has finally broken his silence on his attempted murder case — releasing a statement from jail on Tuesday, thanking his supporters and urging “the true victims of this case” to come forward. Velasquez just posted the message on his social media page — just hours before he’s set to go before a judge

Cardi B‘s archenemy, blogger Tasha K, will not have a pass to say whatever she wants about the rapper while she appeals their defamation case … the judge just saw to that. On Monday, a federal judge in Atlanta signed off an injunction forcing Tasha to delete a bunch of her old posts which trashed

Pete Davidson may be jumping the gun a bit … ascribing lawyer-dom to GF Kim Kardashian in a new tattoo. Kim posted a pic of Pete’s latest body of work … “MY GIRL IS A LAWYER” above his left clavicle. This ain’t the first tattoo Pete has honoring Kim, but she’s starting to really populate

Megan Thee Stallion isn’t walking away from her record label without a fight — 1501 Certified Entertainment is suing, claiming her last “album” actually wasn’t an album … and she owes more recordings and a lot of money. The label’s countersuit, filed Monday, calls out Megan for her “Something for Thee Hotties” album release last

Jussie Smollett is out of the psych ward at Cook County Jail … something his brother believes only happened because fans applied public pressure. Jocqui Smollett thanked people Monday night on social media for their support in the “Free Jussie” movement. He says Jussie’s removal from the psych ward is a big step forward …

Jussie Smollett will almost certainly escape federal charges for allegedly faking another part of the elaborate hoax that just got him sentenced to 5 months behind bars … the infamous hate letter. Federal law enforcement sources tell TMZ … barring any major future development in the fake hate mail case, the feds will NOT charge