Celebrity Justice

Tiger Woods has just notched a big victory in court over his ex … a judge has ruled Erica Herman‘s gripes with the golfing legend must go to a behind-closed-doors arbitrator — something Woods has been wanting for months. Herman initially sued Woods back in early March … alleging he wrongly kicked her out of

Play video content BACKGRID Ed Sheeran is sharing his good vibes with fans on the heels of winning his Marvin Gaye legal case … belting out tunes and giving fans a show outside of his NYC pop-up shop. The “Perfect” singer put on an impromptu show on top of a car Friday outside his Wooster

Trey Songz is now off the hook for his alleged bowling alley beatdown last year — because we’ve learned the most serious charges have been dropped. Songz pled guilty Tuesday to a single disorderly conduct violation in connection with the incident … while prosecutors agreed to dismiss the 10 original charges against him, which included

Play video content TMZ.com A Southern California police officer beat an unarmed Black man with a baton during an arrest — which has echoes of Rodney King … but cops say this guy instigated it. Check out this video, obtained by TMZ, which shows an older gentleman retreating with his hands up while being pursued

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

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,

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

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

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

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

Joe Mixon is in the clear in his aggravated menacing case — at least, for now — prosecutors dismissed the charge against the Cincinnati Bengals star on Friday … though there is still a chance they could re-file it at a later date. Officials from the Cincinnati City Prosecutor’s Office asked a judge to sign

R. Kelly is no longer facing sex-abuse charges in Chicago, where a prosecutor’s decided to drop several pending charges, but that news isn’t swinging his mood … the singer still has plenty of other troubles. Kelly’s attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, tells us she spoke with Kelly after Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced she no

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

Donald Trump just hired one of the country’s top trial attorneys, Joe Tacopina, to go after a former Manhattan prosecutor for allegedly defaming him, TMZ has learned. In his first order of biz as 45’s new legal eagle, Tacopina fired off a letter Monday to lawyer Mark Pomerantz, claiming Pomerantz falsely stated Trump was “guilty

Play video content TMZ.com “Orange Is the New Black” star Dascha Polanco is in full support of Kim Kardashian‘s latest prison visit … saying it proves Kim’s more than just talk when it comes to prison reform. We got the actress Monday at LAX, and asked her thoughts on Kim’s latest visit to Cali’s Pelican

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

Both sides have rested their case in Tory Lanez‘s shooting trial … and now, the singer’s fate will be decided by the jury. The jury started deliberations Thursday, after 9 days of trial. Closing arguments from the prosecution started Wednesday afternoon, with Deputy District Attorney Alexander Bott making one last effort to convince jurors that

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

Trey Songz is on the police’s radar in New York after a woman claims he brutalized her last month — a claim he’s calling BS on … TMZ has learned. NYPD sources tell us the alleged victim filed a report in late October, claiming Trey punched her in the face repeatedly while inside a bowling

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

Play video content AIO FILMZ Cain Velasquez was nothing but smiles and relief after finally getting out of jail on Tuesday night — giving a huge hug to a friend, and saying he feels “appreciative” and “blessed.” Velasquez had been locked up since Feb. 28 — after authorities say he fired a gun at Harry