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Play video content @tpain/TikTok 1:38 PM PT — Activision — publisher of Call of Duty — tells TMZ Sports it is continuously working to combat racism hateful comments and other harassment on its platform. “It is saddening and troubling that some use the communications functions in games to espouse hate,” the company said Friday. “We

Diplo‘s going after an ex-fling in a new lawsuit … claiming she’s dangerously unstable because she won’t stop harassing him or his family with explicit and racist messages. The famous DJ filed docs claiming Marchel Gabrielle Auguste is a “relentless and unstable fan who manipulated herself into” his life years ago, but won’t take no

Esme Bianco — best known for her role as Ros on “Game of Thrones” — claims she was drugged, tortured and raped by Marilyn Manson in a bombshell new lawsuit. According to the docs — obtained by TMZ — the actress met the shock rocker in 2005 through his then-fiancee and he expressed interest in

Post Malone‘s brought the magic touch to one collectible shop … ’cause his mere presence alone brought fans out in droves to watch him spend bank on Magic: The Gathering. We’re told the “Circles” rapper hit up the super popular Frank & Son Collectible Show shop Thursday in Industry, CA — just outside L.A. —

1:55 PM PT — LAPD says a total of 5 people were arrested — 3 of whom allegedly pulled of the actual dognapping and shooting of Fischer … they’ve been booked for attempted murder. The other 2 suspects were arrested for accessory to murder, and cops say one of them is the father of one

Play video content TMZ.com Chrishell Stause is hoping Britney Spears‘ request to speak to the judge in her conservatorship means the singer’s about to get exactly what she wants — the power to tell her father to kick rocks. We got the “Selling Sunset’ star Wednesday evening in L.A. and she told us why she’s

Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s baby mama flew down to Colombia for a little mommy makeover but it came at a high cost … in the form of a severe reaction. 69’s baby mama, Sara Molina, had gone through a bout of depression from being holed up at her house during the pandemic … according to her manager.

Kodak Black just pled guilty to first-degree assault and battery in his sexual assault case in South Carolina, and he’s been sentenced to 18 months probation … TMZ has learned. The rapper was originally indicted on a felony charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, but his attorneys, Bradford Cohen and Beattie Ashmore, tell us Kodak copped

Britney Spears has a lot on her mind that she wants to tell the judge in her conservatorship case, and the biggest thing she wants to get off her chest is her dad’s involvement in her life … sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ. Our sources say … Britney is all but at war with

Shock G will be laid to rest not far from where he died … his funeral plans are set, and we’re told his group Digital Underground will be well represented at the service. The late rapper’s manager, Atron Gregory, tells TMZ … Shock’s funeral is scheduled for Saturday in Tampa and a large Digital Underground

Britney Spears may once and for all tell the world how she feels about her 13-year-long conservatorship, because she wants some face time with the judge. Britney’s lawyer told the judge Tuesday his client has something to say, and it’s not a stretch to believe there’s some connection to the #FreeBritney movement and the documentary

Britney Spears‘ father, Jamie, is going after her mother, Lynne, for objecting to the legal fees linked to the singer’s conservatorship … claiming Lynne has no idea what she’s talking about and is not looking out for their daughter’s best interests. Jamie’s attorneys at Holland & Knight LLP filed new legal docs, obtained by TMZ,

DMX‘s Celebration of Life is about to begin in Brooklyn, and we’re live streaming what’s expected to be a very emotional memorial service. The late rapper’s close friends and family are honoring him with a special service in the Barclays Center — an arena with special meaning for X. The event is closed to the

Wade Robson has taken another loss against Michael Jackson‘s companies — a California court has once again thrown out his sexual abuse lawsuit … but he says he’s fighting the decision. Judge Mark A. Young ruled in favor of MJJ Productions and MJJ Ventures Monday, dismissing Robson’s sexual abuse lawsuit on summary judgment … something

The Kid LAROI is still a few months shy of turning 18, but he has many reasons to celebrate early … and we’re thinking a Benjamin Franklin-themed party is fitting after his new deal with Sony. The Australian singer, songwriter and producer known for hits like “Without You,” and his collaboration with Juice WRLD on

Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello‘s neighbors in the Hollywood Hills are spending big on increased security after a break-in at the celeb couple’s home … even adding armed guards. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Shawn and Camila’s neighbors are dropping thousands of dollars on new security systems in the wake of last month’s

DMX‘s family and closest friends are gathering to honor the rapper one last time before he is laid to rest in New York … and we’ll stream the service live. Sunday marks the second service for the late rapper and this one, at an NYC church, is restricted to those who knew X best. A

Play video content @6ix9ine / Instagram, TMZ.com Tekashi 6ix9ine performed before a live audience for the first time since his release from prison, but it was abruptly cut short. Tekashi headlined a concert Friday night at Tier Nightclub in Orlando and, as he performed “GOOBA,” he jumped into the crowd from the VIP balcony. The

Play video content TMZ.com Former “American Idol” finalist Avalon Young has been through the wringer the past few months, and though she’s staying strong and positive … she needs help. The singer’s been diagnosed with brain cancer, telling TMZ a series of medical issues around Thanksgiving led to the discovery of a large brain tumor

2:16 PM PT — DMX’s fiancee just shared some poignant words about the father of her child shortly before the service is set to get started. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. She posted a photo of her and their boy, Exodus, and wrote … “Today is very hard for me and

Play video content Baby Blue‘s a fast learner … just one day after saying he’d have to learn to breathe and walk again he got up out of his hospital bed to start the process and take his first steps. TMZ’s obtained this video showing the Pretty Ricky rapper on Friday with hospital staff helping

Paul Stanley is starting over … he’s demolishing his mansion in Bev Hills to make way for a brand new home, so he had an estate sale to get rid of EVERYTHING inside. Paul unloaded tons of KISS merchandise … the collectibles were displayed in his master bedroom. We’re told most of the band’s merch

The Congressman who ripped Cardi B on the House floor says he didn’t watch her Grammys “WAP” performance until AFTER his lecture … and he couldn’t stomach the whole thing. U.S. Rep Glenn Grothman tells TMZ … he finally watched Cardi’s Grammy performance for the first time Thursday, about 5 hours after decrying it as

Play video content TMZ.com Rich the Kid‘s injecting his own stimulus package … for those lucky enough to catch it on Rodeo Drive ’cause that’s where he was making it rain. The rapper pulled up in his expensive Maybach on Thursday right outside the Burberry and Louis Vuitton stores in Beverly Hills, where he started

Shock G, famous for Digital Underground’s hit song “The Humpty Dance” and his work with Tupac Shakur, is dead. The rap legend was found dead Thursday in a hotel room in Tampa … according to his father, Edward Racker. We’re told the cause of death is unclear but there were no signs of trauma. Shock’s

Play video content TMZSports.com Boxing phenom Edgar Berlanga has KO’d all 16 of his opponents in the 1st round … and when he goes for #17 this weekend, Lil Wayne will walk him to the ring! The 23-year-old knockout artist dropped the news to TMZ Sports as he gears up to fight Demond Nicholson (23-3-1)

The L.A. frozen yogurt shop Demi Lovato called out over its sugar-free items is debunking the rumor she made amends with a large donation … and it says it doesn’t want one. The Bigg Chill claims online messages and photos suggesting Demi donated $100k to the shop and wrote a private letter of apology for