Jerod Sechrist — known for his brief and turbulent stint on “Deadliest Catch” — is in even more hot water now … he’s been arrested for allegedly shoplifting from IKEA. The 33-year-old was picked up on a warrant for grand theft this week in Tampa and has been booked on a felony charge. According to
Exclusive Details Getty DeMarcus Cousins just caught a huge break in his harassment case … the NBA star’s charges have been dropped, TMZ Sports has confirmed. We broke the story … the Lakers center’s ex-girlfriend, Cristy West, told police she recorded a phone call with Cousins in which he threatened to “put a bullet in
Breaking News TMZ/Getty Scooter Braun says Taylor Swift‘s attacks on him and the Big Machine Records label have thrown his entire family into extreme peril, and the death threats have become so intense he’s going public, pleading with Taylor to sit down with him and resolve their conflict. Scooter posted his statement in the middle
Exclusive Friends, Family & Lovers One of the brothers who admitted to carrying out an elaborate hoax to make it look like Jussie Smollett was the victim of a hate crime is back to acting — before the ex-“Empire” star. Abel Osundairo will be making his acting debut in the upcoming low-budget film, “Friends Family
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Nick Cannon is siding with Terrell Owens — saying the NFL legend was RIGHT when he said ESPN’s Max Kellerman is blacker than Stephen A. Smith. He was laughing when he said it … but it’s clear Nick agrees with Owens when it comes to the larger topic, Colin Kaepernick.
DMX handed out awards to photogs after dodging a bullet in court Friday … Best Dog in a Supporting Roll. SUBSCRIBE: http://po.st/TMZSubscribe About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment news landscape and changed the way the public gets their news. Regularly referenced by the media, TMZ is
Exclusive TMZ.com French Montana is hospitalized in Los Angeles after suffering scary cardiac issues, intense nausea, and getting an unexpected visit from cops to his home … TMZ has learned. French was rushed to a hospital by ambulance Thursday around 1:30 PM … but it’s cops who made the call to get him treatment. According
Los Angeles native O-Lan Jones is best known for playing the god-fearing neighbor, Esmeralda — who warns the well-trimmed community of the evil surrounding Edward — in Tim Burton‘s 1990 fantasy flick, “Edward Scissorhands.” O-Lan Jones was cast alongside some sharp stars in the dark film including Dianne Wiest, as the cosmetics salesperson and companion,
Play video content TMZ.com Oprah paid tribute to Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Toni Morrison by reading some of her literature, and sharing a great anecdote about their first meeting. Toni’s celebration of life was held Thursday at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in Manhattan. Angela Davis, Fran Lebowitz, Jesmyn Ward —
Breaking News Getty Composite Myles Garrett told NFL officials Steelers QB Mason Rudolph hurled a racial slur at him before the infamous helmet attack … though Rudolph is calling BS. As we previously reported, the Cleveland Browns star met with NFL officials to appeal the length of his suspension from the Nov. 14 incident. During
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Breaking News TMZ Composite Chris Brown‘s second child has been born … and he subtly shared the good news on Instagram. Sources close to the singer tell TMZ … his ex, Ammika Harris, gave birth to their son. As we first reported in August … it’s their first child together. Both Chris and Ammika shared
Taron Egerton is celebrating his 30th in a style the real Elton John would definitely approve of — chillin’ in a luxury oceanfront villa with his GF, while getting awesome news. The “Rocketman” star marked 30 years of life in the Dominican Republic … sparing no expense and staying in a 5-bedroom villa at the
Play video content Breaking News ESPN Terrell Owens just ripped Stephen A. Smith for his Colin Kaepernick criticism … and straight-up told the ESPN star his white cohost, Max Kellerman, “almost seems blacker than you.” SAS has been one of Kap’s biggest detractors since his NFL workout over the weekend … essentially blasting the QB
Breaking News “Man, it’s been rough, to say the least.” That’s an emotional Montae Nicholson — still clearly distraught — talking about how he’s been handling the death of a 21-year-old woman while cooperating with police. “I’d like to make it known that this week has been extremely hard on not only myself but Julia’s
Breaking News Getty Jake Burton Carpenter — the founder of Burton Snowboards and a pioneer of the sport — has died after another bout with cancer, the company announced. He was 65. Carpenter built his very first snowboard in a barn in Vermont in 1977 … and things exploded from there. The sport became massive
Exclusive Getty The Weeknd just moved into a penthouse bachelor pad in Bev Hills, and while the dude certainly doesn’t need any help getting laid … his new place is certain to be filled with chicks. Our real estate sources tell us the “Starboy” singer plunked down $25 MILLION for his bach pad on the
Exclusive Getty Black people would’ve boycotted the Harriet Tubman movie back in the day if a studio exec got his wish for Julia Roberts to play the legendary abolitionist … so says Harriet’s relative. Harriet’s great-great-great-grandniece, Tina Wyatt, tells TMZ … the movie would’ve been blacklisted in the black community because it would’ve been a
Play video content Breaking News NBA The newest Laker Girl is … GRONK?! Yep, the (ex?) NFL superstar hit the court at Staples Center on Tuesday night to join the Laker Girls with Venus Williams and James Corden … and it was … something!!! There were high kicks, hip thrusts and some booty poppin’ …
Breaking News Getty Antonio Brown is countersuing the woman accusing him of rape — claiming Britney Taylor is LYING and has “all but ruined Brown’s career.” The NFL star filed documents Wednesday lashing back at Taylor who sued Brown back in September. In her suit, Taylor claims AB sexually assaulted her 3 different times …
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Exclusive TMZ.com Aaron Carter‘s going to have to wait at least a year to contact his brother because a judge just granted Nick a restraining order against him. Aaron was a no-show in court in Vegas Wednesday for the hearing — Nick did attend — so the judge had an easy decision. The order will
Exclusive TMZ/Getty Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan wanted to be single in the eyes of the law while they settled their divorce … and a judge just granted their wish. The former couple recently filed court docs asking the court to grant the divorce while they hash out a property settlement and custody agreement. As
Exclusive Dog the Bounty Hunter wants it known — he’s NOT dead like the Internet might have you believe … and he’s got a good old-fashioned “proof of life” photo to back it up. The reality TV star took this hilarious photo of himself Tuesday holding a handmade “I’m Alive!” sign in one hand and
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com David West is pissed off at the NCAA over James Wiseman‘s punishment … telling TMZ Sports the org. should be giving young players opportunities, not taking them away. The Memphis superstar just got slapped with a 12-game suspension and $11,500 fine after the NCAA determined he accepted a loan of
Breaking News Getty Cristiano Ronaldo is still happily unmarried … despite reports he secretly wife’d up his longtime girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, during a recent trip to Morocco. TMZ Sports spoke with CR7’s team which confirms the reports are FALSE — “He hasn’t gotten married.” The rumors all stemmed from a report out of Italy, where
Breaking News TMZ.com If Bernie Sanders wins the Democratic nomination for President … he might have this endorsement from one of the biggest pop stars in the world to thank. Ariana Grande just shared a couple photos with the 78-year-old Vermont Senator, thanking him for hitting up her concert in Atlanta Tuesday night and “making
Getty Composite There’s whitewashing in Hollywood, and then there’s this — a studio exec thought it would be a good idea for Julia Roberts to play Harriet Tubman … according to the writer of the NEW film, “Harriet.” Screenwriter Gregory Allen Howard says the ridiculous scene went down more than 25 years ago in a
Breaking News Yo, Jim Cornette … WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?! The longtime wrestling commentator said some insanely offensive stuff during an episode of “NWA Power” … and it’s so bad, the company has PULLED the episode. Cornette was calling a match between champion Nick Aldis and Trevor Murdoch — when the announcer
Play video content Breaking News Montae Nicholson will play for the Washington Redskins on Sunday despite being a key figure in a police investigation into the death of a 21-year-old woman, the team says. “As of right now, he is active,” Redskins head coach Bill Callahan said Wednesday. “He did play Sunday and right now