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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

Britney Spears told fans directly that she’s fine and more than happy — but they still don’t believe her, suspecting she’s being forced to say so. Fans have been buzzing since Britney’s video late last week in which she said herself she IS okay, and she’s just taking some time off professionally as she enjoys

Pretty Ricky’s Baby Blue is in critical condition after cops say he was shot in Florida during an attempted robbery. According to police, the rapper was shot Monday around midnight while in the parking lot of SpareZ Bowling Alley in Davie, Florida. Cops say Baby Blue and a friend were next to their vehicles when

Play video content Snapchat Swae Lee is finally hearing from his brother facing a first-degree murder charge in his father’s death … and TMZ has the first look at their phone call from jail, and it’s powerful. The rapper and his mother, Bernadette Walker, got super emotional as they dialed up her son, Michael Sullivan,

Kourtney Kardashian is the queen of risqué this week — first she was sucking on Travis Barker‘s thumb for the ‘Gram … now she’s openly asking the public about rough sex. KK posted a very racy pic — a photo of a stock image that captures the lower half of a woman, unbuttoned and fairly

Jim Steinman, who wrote and produced huge hits for Meat Loaf, Air Supply, Celine Dion and Bonnie Tyler, is dead … TMZ has learned. Steinman died Monday in Connecticut, according to the state’s medical examiner. The cause of death is unclear. We do know it appears it was sudden … there was a medical emergency

Britney Spears is getting behind the Black Lives Matter movement — seemingly the first time she’s publicly spoken out on the issue, but some social media followers think she’s crossed a line. The singer posted an image Monday of a Black man wearing a mask and holding a sign that reads, “White people have generational

“American Idol” contestant Cecil Ray forced his way into the home of his ex-girlfriend and struck her in the face when she refused to let him see the child he believes is his … according to police in Texas. A Rockdale PD officer says he got a call to a residence last week where Cecil

Demi Lovato isn’t backing down in her diet food war with a frozen yogurt shop — she’s now warning the store about messing with her … but also walking back her comments a bit, saying she was having a really bad day. The singer continued going back and forth with The Bigg Chill — the

Mike Mitchell — one of the founders of The Kingsmen, the ’60s rock band known for their recording of the massive hit, “Louie Louie” — has died. Mike, the band’s guitar player, died Friday on his birthday. Kingsmen drummer Dick Peterson says … “We are deeply saddened by Mike’s passing. He was the kindest and

Lil Durk‘s concert was cut short Saturday night after gunshots rang out concert in Phoenix at the Celebrity Theatre. Play video content TMZ.com Durk was performing at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix when the crowd of 10,000 heard gunfire erupt. The crowd scrambled as people fought to flee the venue. The Phoenix PD says they

Demi Lovato has a lot of people scratching their heads over this one — she got mad that a fro-yo shop advertises “diet” options … something she considers triggering and harmful. The singer took to IG Saturday to call out a frozen yogurt joint called The Bigg Chill … which apparently has low-sugar/low-fat/fat-free goodies positioned

DMX‘s fiancee just told the world … the late rapper was her everything, and she’s grateful for the time they had. Desiree Lindstrom just posted, “The first night we met and you held me close. I knew I would never let go. I was lost in you and nothing else mattered. My best friend, my

Play video content Britney Spears may have just sent the #FreeBritney movement a message … LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE! Brit did a little Q&A on her Insta Friday, and the headline was surely assuring everyone she’s OK … and not just OK, but “extremely happy.” Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. The 39-year-old

Black Rob — a rapper who was once part of Diddy‘s Bad Boy roster — has died … this according to his former labelmates. Rob reportedly passed away Saturday while hospitalized in Atlanta — this after he was apparently battling kidney failure for quite some time … so says NYC radio personality DJ Self, who

DMX will be honored by his family, friends, loved ones and fans in one of the premier entertainment venues in the country — the Barclays Center, TMZ has learned. X’s public memorial will be held on Saturday, April 24 at the arena in Brooklyn … X’s former manager, Steve Rifkind, tells TMZ. We’re told the