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Play video content Breaking News Alan Robinson/Facebook Protesting inside a restaurant with a megaphone and a baseball bat got a black man arrested in a scene that looked eerily similar to George Floyd … but this time police were way more patient and mindful. The bust went down Tuesday in Madison, Wisconsin where a swarm

The father of tennis’ most famous female players is being sued by folks who claim they bought the rights to his life story before Will Smith produced his own movie with himself as Richard. Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams, is being sued, along with Warner Bros. Entertainment

Exclusive Nathan Davis Jr. is taking United Airlines to court because he claims he was racially profiled on a flight and falsely accused of having a gun … according to a new lawsuit. The TikTok star and ”Detroit” actor just filed suit against UA, alleging he was singled out and harassed by a flight attendant

Exclusive A woman who says she was treated like an animal after getting arrested at a protest in the wake of George Floyd‘s death, is taking legal action against the LAPD and the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department over an alleged night of terror while in confinement. Laura Montilla just sued the City of L.A., Police

A prison inmate in Central Florida was allegedly beaten to death by a corrections officer as other guards watched. 51-year-old Christopher Howell died last week while serving a 4-year sentence at the Lake Correctional Institution near Orlando after a 2018 conviction for stealing some phone chargers and threatening people with a knife. According to reports

Exclusive The family of Ara Zobayan is begging a judge to move Vanessa Bryant‘s wrongful death case out of L.A. because Kobe Bryant is so popular there, it would be impossible to get a fair trial. Ara’s family spelled it out in new court docs, obtained by TMZ Sports … saying the trial would begin

Play video content Breaking News @NYScanner / Twitter Less than a week after New York City said no more chokeholds to cops, an NYPD officer used one while making an arrest … to the point the person he’s subduing loses consciousness. A handful of NYPD officers were filmed Sunday near Rockaway Beach attempting to detain

Play video content @queenjac_ / Instagram Ja Rule has made his services widely available to the general public — the dude’s offering up private party bookings now … something his old foe, 50 Cent, finds awfully hilarious. The rapper made an appearance this weekend at a private house party in New Jersey, where it looks

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com If George Floyd‘s case goes to court — prosecutors must do their best to prove Derek Chauvin‘s intent was to harm — and they’ve got a damning piece of video on their side … so says the man who served as a prosecutor in Eric Garner‘s mock trial. “American Trial:

Breaking News Rapper Hurricane Chris — best know for the hit track, “A Bay Bay” — has been arrested for murder in Louisiana … TMZ has confirmed. The rapper, who’s real name is Christopher Dooley, Jr., was arrested and booked for second-degree murder after cops say he shot and killed a man early Friday morning

Billie Eilish is getting long-term court-ordered protection against an obsessed fan she says kept showing up at her home. A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge just made Billie’s temporary restraining order a permanent one for the next 3 years. The order, granted Thursday, prevents the man from attempting to contact or coming within 100

Breaking News MLB slugger Miguel Sano is callin’ BS on claims he kidnapped and beat up a man in the Dominican Republic … but the Minnesota Twins say they’re now looking into the allegations. In a new video released this week … an attorney accused the 27-year-old infielder and other men of taking his client

Exclusive George Floyd‘s name seems to be heading toward foundation status — ’cause his family is already making moves to lock up the rights to something called just that … TMZ has learned. George’s brother, Philonise Floyd, recently applied to trademark the phrase “The George Floyd Foundation” — and if he gets it, he’ll be

Breaking News 3:09 PM PT — Danny was taken into custody Wednesday morning around 11:30 AM PT — at which point he was booked and eventually released the same day after posting bail. “That 70’s Show” star Danny Masterson has been charged with rape — this after being accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Pete Buttigieg says the Supreme Court ruling making workplace discrimination against LGBTQ+ members illegal in the U.S. is a step forward — but there’s way more walking to do. The ex-Democratic presidential candidate was on “TMZ Live” Tuesday to discuss the historic 6-3 decision SCOTUS handed down on the issue

Exclusive Andre Royo — best known for his role as “Bubbles” on “The Wire” — is about to live life in the single lane, his wife’s filing for divorce after 22 years of marriage. The actor’s wife, Jane Choi, filed the divorce petition in L.A. County Superior Court to end the marriage, citing irreconcilable differences

Exclusive Brian Austin Green and Courtney Stodden are definitely together … in the friend zone, we’re told, but they are talking about getting creative. Sources close to the situation tell TMZ … Brian and Courtney are just friends who met about a month ago via social media. We’re told the initial communication was about sharing

Exclusive One of Jay-Z and Beyonce‘s songs, “Black Effect,” leans heavily on a Jamaican artist, who claims she was never given proper credit or compensation … despite being the leading voice on the track. Dr. L’Antoinette Stines says she’s renowned in Jamaica for “her artistry and wisdom” — and to that point, she says the

Exclusive Bhad Bhabie has one less legal issue on her hands while she’s in rehab — because one of her foes, Skai Jackson, is tearing up her restraining order. The former Disney star just filed to have the order against Bhabie dismissed, and we’re told a judge has signed off on it … so it’s

Brian Austin Green‘s finally got a response to his estranged wife, Megan Fox, starring in Machine Gun Kelly‘s music video … a date with Courtney Stodden. Brian and Courtney were spotted together Saturday grabbing lunch from a Mexican joint near L.A. and looked like a pretty rockin’ couple — him in a Pink Floyd shirt

Breaking News Beyonce is shining a light on Breonna Taylor‘s case … calling on Kentucky’s top prosecutor to bring charges against the cops who killed her during a “no-knock” search warrant in March. The pop star penned and posted an open letter on her site Sunday to Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, highlighting the fact

San Bernardino Police gunned down what’s been described as a homeless man, who they say waved what might have been a handgun at them … but it’s not clear if he was actually armed. The shooting occurred Saturday night at a gas station, where cops were responding to reports of a man brandishing a gun

Play video content Daniel Horowitz/YouTube The City of Richmond, CA and a handful of their police officers are being hauled into court over an incident that reeks of police brutality … and it’s all on video. According to court docs — obtained by TMZ — two black men will sue the city, along with three

Breaking News Ex-‘Teen Mom’ star Jenelle Evans appears to be leaving her volatile husband, David Eason, for good — this after the guy allegedly pistol-whipped a man and got arrested. We confirmed Eason was busted and booked Friday night out in Columbus County, North Carolina on two different charges — assault with a deadly weapon

Breaking News Ryan Guettler — a BMX star and former X Games medalist — was arrested after he was accused of firing off a shotgun while naked outside a North Carolina home. Cops say they responded to a call accusing Guettler of roaming the streets nude with a firearm Wednesday afternoon in Wilmington, N.C., according

Exclusive Eric Garner‘s mother says George Floyd‘s death is largely responsible for an anti-chokehold bill finally getting passed in NY — making it a bittersweet victory for her after years of fighting for it. Gwen Carr spoke to us a few days after New York lawmakers passed the Eric Garner Anti-Chokehold Act — which Gov.

Exclusive Ya can’t say Anson Williams and his wife didn’t give it the ol’ college try, but the “Happy Days” star is filing divorce docs for the 2nd time in less than a year. Anson, who played Potsie on “Happy Days,” filed in L.A. Wednesday … and we’re guessing all he really had to do

Exclusive 12:06 PM PT — A source close to Travis tells us this is nothing more than a frivolous dispute between producers and has nothing to do with Travis directly. Travis Scott‘s “Highest in the Room” has a catchy guitar melody that appears throughout — but one producer claims Travis and his team lifted it.

Play video content Breaking News April 2020 An LAPD cop who was caught on video giving a man a beating earlier this year is now going to court … he’s been charged with assault by the District Attorney. Los Angeles County D.A. Jackie Lacey announced the charge Tuesday against Officer Frank Hernandez — who video

Play video content NEW YORK CITY The NYPD police officer who shoved a female protester to the ground — on camera — has now been arrested and charged with assault … among other crimes. Officer Vincent D’Andraia surrendered to authorities at the Downtown Brooklyn precinct Tuesday morning. He was booked for assault, criminal mischief, harassment,