Breaking News 1:47 PM PT — More NBA boycotts might be on the way … the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder are NOT planning on taking the court for their Game 5 playoff matchup. That game is scheduled to take place at 5:30 CT — but according to The Athletic, it ain’t happening. There’s
Exclusive UCLA says Under Armour is full of crap for using the COVID pandemic as an excuse to back out of a $280 million sponsorship deal … and now the school is suing. Here’s the deal … back in June, UA announced it would be pulling the plug on the 15-year deal it made with
Exclusive The 11th time was not a charm for Mark David Chapman, the man who murdered John Lennon … his request for parole was once again rejected. The infamous killer had another interview with the Board of Parole last week in New York, and just like his 10 previous attempts … the Board was unmoved.
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Jim Belushi says cannabis is a better way for all people to manage and heal from our internal traumas … but he really thinks legal weed will greatly impact our homeless folks, especially veterans. The actor joined us on “TMZ Live” Wednesday and told us all about his legal marijuana
Breaking News Rudy Giuliani just went scorched-earth on Doc Rivers — claiming his emotional speech about the Jacob Blake shooting is loaded with BS. The former NYC mayor took serious issue with the Clippers coach during a call Wednesday on the “Brian Kilmeade Show” on Fox News Radio … and he didn’t hold back. “What
Exclusive Kanye West is pulling out all the stops to get on the ballot in a crucial swing state that he sorta needs to have half a chance at this thing … and it’s home to the Grand Canyon! Sources tell TMZ … Ye and his campaign are doing a full blitz to get his
Play video content Exclusive Cemetery Tim Tommy “Tiny” Lister is using his bullying powers for the greater good … spreading the word in this new tv spot to help grieving families looking for a baller tombstone. The “Friday” star got in front of the camera for Cemetery Tim — he’s the guy behind the extravagant
Exclusive The “Real Housewives of New York” are going to look a little different this upcoming season … we’ve learned producers want to feature more than just rich, white women. Production sources tell TMZ … ‘RHONY’ is looking to diversify the current all-white cast for season 13, and producers are actively searching and in talks
Exclusive Calling all (rich) Kobe Bryant fans, an incredibly unique collectible from the Mamba’s historic 60-point farewell game is up for grabs … but it’ll cost a fortune!! A large section of the Staples Center hardwood court — where Kobe played his final NBA game — is set to hit the auction block … and
Breaking News Cincinnati Bengals CB Mackensie Alexander has left training camp to help police search for his missing father, this according to reports. Mackensie’s dad, 65-year-old Jean Odney Alexandre went missing Monday after a palmetto berry picking trip in Okeechobee County, FL. The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office says Jean went on the trip with another
Exclusive Kanye West took advantage of a tech company to advance his Yeezy brand and launch his popular Sunday Service, then left them high and dry … according to a new suit. MyChannel, Inc. says it’s a black-owned business specializing in video and e-commerce technology. The company claims it linked up with Kanye in Spring
Breaking News Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has been found GUILTY of a number of charges stemming from a massive brawl in Greece last week. The 27-year-old superstar defender was vacationing with family in Mykonos late last Thursday when a fight broke out on the beach over allegations his sister was injected with a “rape
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Joey Fatone says it’s game if ‘NSYNC and Backstreet Boys ever square off in a battle of the boy bands … and he thinks it wouldn’t even be close!!! We got Joey out at LAX Monday and our camera guy asked him about the possibility of ‘NSYNC and Backstreet battling
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Leslie David Baker — best known for playing the lovable grouch, Stanley, on “The Office” — has witnessed the rise of racism along with the surge of the Black Lives Matter movement … and he’s speaking out about it. The veteran actor joined “TMZ Live” Monday to address how his
Exclusive Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev did not get hitched … despite what you may have heard on a morning talk show. Here’s the deal … “Good Morning America” referred to Nikki as Artem’s “wife” in a promo clip announcing his return to “Dancing with the Stars.” Fans quickly caught on, with lots of folks
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Breaking News NBA superstar Damian Lillard is paying tribute to Kobe Bryant in the booth … by dropping a Mamba-inspired track for NBA 2K21 — and SNOOP DOGG is on it!!! The Trail Blazers guard teased the song featuring the hip-hop legend and rapper Derrick Milano on Kobe Bryant Day (8/24) … officially announcing “Kobe”
Allan Rich — a longtime character actor in Hollywood, who bounced back from being blacklisted — has died. The thespian passed away in New Jersey over the weekend due to complications from progressive dementia … this according to his family. He was residing at an assisted-living facility called the Lillian Booth Actors Home, which houses
Breaking News LeBron James has that Mamba Mentality on Kobe Bryant day … wearing a Mamba tribute jersey on his way to play the Blazers in game 4 of their playoff series. LBJ walked into the building sporting a limited-edition Bryant tribute jersey … with #24 on the back and #8 on the front. Nike
Cardi B‘s not wet behind the ears when it comes to promoting herself, so it’s no surprise she’s selling “WAP” gear in a way that’ll get everyone talking. The rapper’s online store is promoting a new merchandise line featuring the title of her sexually explicit hit track with Megan Thee Stallion, and it’s um …
Beyonce is back with another visually striking music video … and Queen Bey says it’s got a very important message in these seemingly impossible times. Beyonce just dropped the music vid for her song, “Brown Skin Girl,” and it’s not your typical eye-candy experience. The video’s really artsy and features appearances from her daughter, Blue
Paris Hilton‘s opening up about a traumatic chapter of her life before her ‘Simple Life’ stardom … in an upcoming documentary that’s pretty shocking. The famous heiress describes how her rebellious youth living with her family in NYC’s Waldorf Astoria hotel resulted in her parents sending her to several boarding schools … the last of
Breaking News Turn left on Kobe Bryant Blvd?! That’s what your GPS will sound like in the future because Kobe Bryant is getting a street named after him right near Staples Center, where he balled out for almost 20 years. Herb J. Wesson Jr. — the president of the L.A. City Council — made the
Play video content Breaking News @champagnepapi / Instagram Drake is paying tribute to Kobe Bryant on 8/24 by showing off his huge Black Mamba shoe collection … and his closet legit looks like a real-life Foot Locker!!! The shoe closet at Drake’s Toronto compound is legendary — it’s the same place where he’s got an
New York musician Brendan B. Brown shot to stardom as the lead singer and guitarist of his band, Wheatus … after they released the hit single, “Teenage Dirtbag,” back in 2000 … and was even featured in the 2000 teen movie, “Loser,” featuring Jason Biggs and Mena Suvari. Wheatus went on to release more music
A storage locker treasure hunter hit the JACKPOT — finding an abandoned unit packed with Kobe Bryant treasures … and now one of the stars of “Storage Wars” is involved. Here’s the deal … just like on the show, storage units are auctioned off if the owner stops paying the bills. In this case, the
Play video content Mayor Mark Boughton / Facebook John Oliver took a bit of shot at a small town in Connecticut, and they just took one of their own in cheeky fashion … naming a sewer plant after the talk show host. Mayor Mark Boughton of Danbury, CT posted a video on his Facebook page
12:31 PM PT — Lordy, Tobias Harris is BACK IN THE GAME!!! The 76ers say he showed no signs of a concussion, so they patched up his cut and sent the dude back into battle. The Sixers say that Tobias Harris does not have any concussion symptoms. He is back in this game. pic.twitter.com/6wJVD2wzvO —
Diddy has done it again … bringing powerhouse Black musicians and artists together in a stunning display of talent and solidarity, only this time — he did it on a shoreline!!! The Bad Boys honcho was leading the pack Saturday out in Malibu with some pretty famous faces in the biz following close behind. We’re
Breaking News The Oscar-winning writer behind “12 Years a Slave” is coming back with a new project that’ll see Batman’s cowl donned by a Black man … and fans already think they know who it is. John Ridley is heading up a 4-issue, limited series comic for DC, in which the Dark Knight will NOT