NEWS AND GAMES

Van Jones is floored it took so long for Uvalde PD to put an end to last week's mass shooting, especially because he's seen cops race into much less threatening situations with more aggression. We got the CNN commentator Tuesday at LAX, and he… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/31/van-jones-uvalde-shooting-police-response-doj/

A 23rd female massage therapist is now suing Deshaun Watson ... claiming she's decided to file the docs after watching the HBO special on the quarterback earlier this month. In the lawsuit, filed in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday and obtained by… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/31/deshaun-watson-facing-23rd-sexual-misconduct-lawsuit-after-hbo-special/

Kim Kardashian did, in fact, go to town on Beyond Meat products ... a point she really wanted to prove in a newly surfaced video from a recent commercial she did for the company. ICYMI, Kim K came under a lot of fire for an advertisement she… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/31/kim-kardashian-prove-eats-beyond-meat-products-commercial/

Waka Flocka is ringing in his 36th birthday today in scholarly style ... receiving an honorary professor degree in Humanitarianism and Philanthropy from the Bible Institute of America. The crunk rap legend was celebrated alongside civil rights… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/31/waka-flocka-honorary-professor-degree-jesse-jackson/

The biggest band in the world is inside one of the most famous residences ... all in the name of stopping anti-Asian hate. The K-pop supergroup addressed members of the media during Tuesday's White House press briefing Tuesday to put a spotlight on… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/31/k-pop-bts-appears-white-house-press-briefing-anti-asian-hate/

Owen Wilson's gonna need a hot new set of wheels ... cause cops say his were stolen right off his fancy car!!! Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Owen parked his Tesla in front of his Santa Monica home Saturday -- but he came out Sunday morning… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/31/owen-wilson-victim-grand-theft-tires-rims/

The state of Massachusetts is going to need a bigger boat after hearing about this ... a great white has been spotted for the first time this season, and it's having a big meal right next to the beach. Beachgoers saw quite the scene Sunday at a… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/30/great-white-shark-eats-seal-first-sighting-massachusetts/

Cardi B is living it up during her south-of-the-border vacay with Offset, hitting the streets together and even picking up some accessories along the way!!! Cardi B and Offset took a stroll in Cabo Saturday ... and on the way to their yacht, some… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/30/cardi-b-offset-mexico-cabo-san-lucas-bracelet-kid-yacht/

Jeff Gladney, Arizona Cardinals cornerback and former 1st round draft pick, died early Monday morning following a car accident in Dallas. He was only 25 years old. The details surrounding the fatal Memorial Day crash are not yet clear. Gladney,… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/30/nfl-jeff-gladney-dead-25-after-car-accident-arizona-cardinals/

Lil Uzi Vert's got his buddy Jack Harlow's back ...  saying the people trashing the rapper are out of their minds. We got Lil Uzi outside of Catch in WeHo Sunday, and he jumped into the TMZ Celebrity Tour bus to snap some pics with his fans!… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/30/lil-uzi-vert-jack-harlow-not-white-privilege-rap/

The newly-discovered cases of monkeypox in the U.S. are growing at a concerning rate ... and health officials might've found the first cases that involve person-to-person contact within our borders. Four more monkeypox cases have been detected in… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/30/monkeypox-first-human-transmission-us-epidemic/

Paul McCartney either took a position in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard saga -- possibly a pro-JD one -- OR ... he's just playing a tune/music video that happens to feature the guy. Macca performed in Orlando Saturday at the Camping World Stadium --… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/29/paul-mccartney-seems-to-show-support-for-johnny-depp-at-orlando-concert/

A viral video of a young woman getting beaten up has led the internet to believe it could possibly be Zendaya -- but based on the visual evidence we've seen ... it's likely BS. This clip made the rounds this weekend ... it's 7 seconds long, and it… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/29/zendaya-viral-video-woman-being-beaten-speculation/

Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, was arrested this weekend for DUI ... TMZ has learned. The House Speaker's spouse was arrested just before midnight Saturday night in Napa County, and then booked hours later into jail on two counts -- driving… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/29/nancy-pelosi-husband-paul-arrested-dui-napa/

It pays to have friends in high places -- just ask Ari Emanuel, who got a gaggle of celebs to flock out to the South of France for his wedding ... with Larry David doing the honors! The co-founder and top dog at WME -- one of the biggest talent… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/29/ari-emanuel-wme-wedding-marries-st-tropez-larry-david/

Joe Exotic's estranged husband, Dillon Passage, has filed a prenup in their divorce case, and Joe's lawyer tells TMZ, it's actually a money grab and the prenup is fraudulent. On the surface, this seems weird, because you'd think Joe would be the… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/29/joe-exotic-prenup-fraud-divorce-dillon-passage/

Uncle Sam is getting involved in trying to figure out what happened during the Uvalde shooting that claimed 21 lives -- this as President Biden himself visits the town. The U.S. Dept. of Justice Sunday announced they would be conducting a review… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/29/justice-department-doj-biden-victims-mass-shooting-robb-elementary-school-uvalde-texas/

Dave Chappelle and others -- like Ricky Gervais -- are free to make all the jokes they want on Netflix, including ones about transgender people ... again reaffirmed by its top dog. The streamer's CEO, Ted Sarandos, tripled down in his defense with… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/28/netflix-ceo-defends-chappelle-again-trans-jokes-ricky-gervais/

Camila Cabello put on a great performance before the UEFA Champions League Final this weekend -- pristine in presentation ... but exactly the opposite of what was unfolding outside. The singer was tapped for the opening ceremony show at the Stade… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/28/camila-cabello-opens-uefa-champions-league-final-fans-pepper-sprayed/

Bo Hopkins -- famous from "American Graffiti" and other '70s cult classic films -- has died. His wife, Sian, shared the sad news with THR Saturday ... saying BH had passed away a few weeks ago at a hospital in Van Nuys, CA after suffering a heart… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/28/american-graffiti-star-bo-hopkins-dead-dies/

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham has been suspended 3 games for SLAPPING San Francisco Giants slugger Joc Pederson over an alleged fantasy football beef. Pham, who admitted to reporters in an interview on Saturday he purposely went after… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/28/cincinnati-reds-tommy-pham-suspended-mlb-slapping-giants-joc-pederson-fantasy-football-beef/

Matthew McConaughey and some friendly pooches have touched down in Uvalde, TX -- but their presence alone won't fix what's become a major scandal on the slow police response. The actor is back in his hometown, where he's meeting with families and… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/28/matthew-mcconaughey-comfort-dogs-uvalde-shooting-outrage-police/

"Alaskan Bush People" star Bear Brown could have a clean slate when it comes to the assault charge he's facing, but he's gonna have to put some serious work in over the next 6 months to make it happen. According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Bear… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/28/alaskan-bush-people-bear-brown-assault-charge-dropped-conditions-rules/

Don't get too desperate attempting to sort out the differences in these two snapshots of Eva Longoria. The actress was looking devious as ever wearing a neon green cutout dress while recently struttin' her stuff in Cannes, France. There's… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/28/whats-the-big-frigin-difference/

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler is very upset about the direction of our country after the latest mass shooting ... and now he's protesting the national anthem. Gabe says he's breaking from baseball tradition and plans to no longer join… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/27/giants-manager-gabe-kapler-protesting-national-anthem-uvalde-school-shooting/

The National Rifle Association is scrapping its benefit concert in Texas ... with performers dropping out left and right, the show will NOT go on. Country music star Jacob Bryant was the only remaining act for the NRA concert in Houston, which was… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/27/nra-concert-canceled-performers-drop-out-uvalde-school-mass-shooting/

Tank Davis couldn't wait to put his hands on Rolando Romero ... the undefeated fighter shoved Rolly off the stage moments after they faced off before their highly anticipated boxing match, nearly sparking a brawl between the fighters and their… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/27/gervonta-tank-davis-ronald-rolly-romero-weigh-in-boxing/

A legendary rock band played a surprise set at a legendary Los Angeles music venue ... with Def Leppard jamming out at the famous Whisky a Go Go. The English rock band, which has been going strong for over four decades, took the stage Thursday at… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/27/def-leppard-surprise-show-whisky-a-go-go/

Even the "Kings of Pain" have a limit when it comes to voluntarily being bitten by poisonous animals ... telling us rattlesnakes are a no-go. History Channel stars Adam Thorn and Rob Alleva joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday and told us why they're… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/26/kings-of-pain-stars-draw-line-rattlesnake-bite/

Lisa Vanderpump is going all out to celebrate some four-legged friends by hosting her 6th annual 'World Dog Day'! The 'Real Housewives' star (and her pup) joined "TMZ Live" to give us the lowdown on this weekend's festivities in West Hollywood,… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/26/lisa-vanderpump-hosting-world-dog-day-puppy-rescue/

In what was already a nightmare situation for the family of a teacher killed in the Uvalde, Texas elementary school shooting -- more heartbreak -- as the woman's husband has now reportedly died of a heart attack. Irma Garcia was one of two teachers… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/26/uvalde-elementary-school-shooting-teacher-husband-dead-heart-attack-dies/

'RHONJ' star, Teresa Giudice, is clapping back at Caroline Manzo ... insisting she was all bark and no bite. ICYMI, Caroline recently let loose on the "Dear Albie" Podcast, "Caroline Manzo, Out For Blood," saying she was tired of Teresa blaming her… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/26/rhonj-teresa-giudice-blasts-caroline-manzo-podcast/

A Celebrity Cruises passenger says her medical emergency while onboard became an absolute nightmare for her, because the ship's medics gave her a blood transfusion from someone who had HIV. The woman was on a 7-day cruise that started Dec. 4, 2021,… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/25/celebrity-cruises-sued-for-giving-passenger-hiv-infected-transfuion/

Jussie Smollett's new project will hit the streaming screen for his first time since the actor was allegedly attacked in Chicago ... and he's got a super-powerful Hollywood friend in his corner. Jussie and Monami Productions head Mona Scott-Young… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/25/jussie-smollett-mona-scott-bboy-blues-bet/

Colin Kaepernick could be back in the NFL as early as next month ... 'cause the quarterback has scheduled a workout with the Raiders -- and if it goes well, the team could sign him to a contract. ESPN's Adam Schefter just broke the news ...… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/25/colin-kaepernick-to-workout-for-las-vegas-raiders/

Federal law enforcement sources say when Duggar is released from prison, he will be on 20 years of post release supervision. He was also ordered to pay a $50,100 fine. Josh Duggar has been sentenced to 12 and a half years behind bars after being… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/25/josh-duggar-sentenced-12-years-child-porn-case-trial/

Kawhi Leonard isn't getting a ring this season, but his girlfriend certainly did -- the NBA superstar's lady was spotted wearing a massive rock on THAT finger at the airport on Tuesday. Which begs the question -- did the longtime couple get… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/25/kawhi-leonard-partner-spotted-massive-ring-engagement-rumors/

Beto O'Rourke just crashed a news conference on the deadly school shooting in Texas ... confronting Governor Greg Abbott and other Republican leadership, including Ted Cruz, and getting escorted out. Beto showed up unannounced to Wednesday's press… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/25/beto-orourke-confronts-texas-governor-greg-abbot-uvalde-school-shooting/

Ex-NFL player Brendan Langley is sharing his side of the infamous airport brawl ... his attorney tells TMZ Sports the United employee harassed him, called him names, and got physical first -- leaving his client no choice but to defend himself.… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/24/brendan-langley-breaks-silence-airport-brawl-claims-united-employee-harassed-attacked-him-to-fight/

Kourtney Kardashian's telegraphing a not-so-subtle reminder to the world she's a Barker now -- and it's written all over her and Travis Barker too ... in case you've been under a rock. The newlyweds were still in Portofino, Italy Monday night, and… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/24/kourtney-krdashian-travis-barker-pda-matching-jackets-wedding-portofino-italy/

Kanye West's failed presidential bid just took another hit ... his campaign committee claims they fell victim to a fraud scheme where thousands went to pay off someone's credit card. Kanye 2020 told the Federal Election Commission someone… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/24/kanye-west-2020-presidential-campaign-claims-someone-stole-funds-paid-off-credit-card/

Two of Deshaun Watson's 22 accusers are voicing their disgust over the quarterback's new $230 million contract with the Cleveland Browns ... claiming the team only cares about his talents, not the disturbing claims made against him. Massage… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/24/deshaun-watson-accuser-new-browns-contract-big-screw-you/

If you're invited to hoop at Drake's mansion, now you better come prepared ... 'cause the rap star's basketball game has seriously improved!!! The Certified Lover Boy's friend, Smilez, posted video of the 35-year-old in a pickup game this week ...… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/24/drake-goes-off-during-pickup-game-fadeaways-three-points-toronto-mansion-nba-adonis/

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has voluntarily checked himself into rehab after a recent relapse. The group released a statement Tuesday, saying, "As many of you know, our beloved brother Steven has worked on his sobriety for many years. After… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/24/aerosmith-singer-steven-tyler-enters-rehab-after-relapse/

Travis Scott is being sued over another incident at a concert ... he's being blamed for inciting a stampede during one of his performances at Rolling Loud. According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, police told Travis to stop his 2019 gig at… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/23/travis-scott-sued-stampede-rolling-loud-festival/

Kanye West is breaking his social media silence to let folks know what he's been cooking up ... a new design for McDonald's packaging. That's right. Kanye posted about his new business venture, Monday, on Instagram ... after being ghosted from the… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/23/kanye-west-redesigns-mcdonalds-packaging-instagram/

Monkeypox may be less transmittable than COVID, but the virus is exploding and most folks aren't immune to its effects ... so says, Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding. The World Health Network Epidemiologist joined "TMZ Live," Monday, to talk about the… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/23/monkeypox-immunity-worried-spreading-dr-eric-feigl-ding/

Baby fever is at an all-time high in the Osbourne family ... as Kelly Osbourne showed off her baby bump while attending a baby shower for another family member. Kelly was all smiles as celebrated her brother Jack and his fiancée, Aree Gearhart, at… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/23/kelly-osbourne-baby-bump-sister-in-law-brother-jack-baby-shower/

Welp, here's the latest entry to the Tone-Deaf Marketing Hall of Fame (there really should be one by now) ... Walmart's Juneteenth Ice Cream is MOA -- melting on arrival -- with critics, as one might expect. As soon as the retail giant started… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/23/walmart-juneteenth-ice-cream-backlash-outrage-twitter/

The man accused of tackling Dave Chappelle -- and who seems to be copping to it -- says he did what he did because he was "triggered" by DC's LGBT jokes ... among other things. 23-year-old Isaiah Lee did an interview with the New York Post, and… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/22/chappelle-attacker-says-he-rushed-stage-over-offensive-lgbt-jokes/

Aaron Paul isn't nearly as crochety as his famous onscreen characters often are -- in fact, he's a super nice dude ... just ask these people, whom he literally ran back to meet. The actor was doing a promotional event in Chicago alongside his… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/22/aaron-paul-runs-back-to-salute-fans-missed-during-meet-and-greet-event/

Nobody puts baby in a corner, and more importantly -- nobody steps on their head by mistake ... especially when it comes to deer, as this poor fella learned the hard way. Check out this wild video of a man leaving his house out the front door ...… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/22/baby-deer-chases-man-stepped-on-baby/

The eagle has landed for desperate parents, and it couldn't have come at a more needed time ... replenished baby formula is here, even though it's far from a permanent fix. An emergency shipment of specialty formula arrived in the States Sunday via… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/22/baby-formula-emergency-shipment-arrive-us-shortage/

Laura Dern was just a 20-something in 'Jurassic Park' -- opposite a then-40-something Sam Neill -- and the Internet can't believe it ... although we aren't sure if that's a good thing. 🤔 The actress dropped this bomb in a new interview with the… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/22/laura-dern-reveals-she-was-only-23-years-old-in-original-jurassic-park/

The new Chip and Dale movie finds an unlikely villain in adult Peter Pan -- an inside nod to the real-life tragedy of the actor who voiced him years ago ... which has pissed off fans. BTW, spoilers are ahead ... so beware. Anyway, here's what's… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/22/peter-pan-arc-rescue-rangers-compared-bobby-driscoll-tragedy/

Skylar Astin's looks over the years are positively "Pitch Perfect!" Here's the 19-year-old version of the American actor and singer rocking some tight curls at a "Totally Tisch" star-studded gala in New York City back in 2007 (left) -- just five… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/22/skylar-astin-good-genes-or-good-docs/

Rick Ross's Georgia estate looks more like 5 different dealerships on one lot -- because his first annual Car and Bike Show is underway ... and it's a who's-who of automobiles. The hip-hop mogul is hosting the debut event Saturday, and he's been… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/21/rick-ross-car-bike-show-fayetteville-georgia-estate-expo-luxury-rides/

D.B. Cooper is alive and well, it seems -- or at least his Brazilian counterpart is ... because this is the type of stuff you'd see in the craziest of action movies, only it's real!!! Check out this insane footage that's making the rounds online… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/21/man-parachute-lands-on-roof-skirts-security-beach/

Amber Heard might not be getting much of a shoulder to cry on from the public amid her trial with Johnny Depp -- but her legal team certainly is ... specifically, Elaine Bredehoft. It's been a strained week for Team Heard ... at least that seems to… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/21/amber-heards-attorney-elaine-bredehoft-gets-sympathy-difficult-case/

John Mulaney is usually beloved by all, but right now -- he's getting slammed big time ... all because he let Dave Chappelle open for him, and the guy told "anti-trans" jokes. Here's the deal ... John had a comedy show Friday night in Columbus, OH… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/21/john-mulaney-chappelle-opener-standup-transphobic-jokes/

Viola Davis says that even at her status in Hollywood, racism persists on a regular basis for her ... especially from one man who apparently referred to her as his hired help. The actress -- who's already won an Oscar, among other accolades -- did… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/21/viola-davis-director-called-her-louise-maid-name/

Nancy Pelosi won't be receiving the body of Christ anytime soon -- at least not her in hometown -- as one of the holy shot-callers there says it's a no-go ... all over abortion. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone -- who's a major decision-maker for… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/21/nancy-pelosi-banned-receive-communion-san-francisco-abortion/

"American Idol" finalist Caleb Kennedy is getting sprung from jail, but he won't be free, as he awaits his fate in his deadly DUI case. The singer has been locked up in South Carolina since February after he was arrested for felony DUI resulting in… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/20/american-idol-contestant-caleb-kennedy-fatal-dui-bond/

Kim Kardashian says her life and the lives of her children are in danger, after receiving scores of letters that threaten their lives and one where the letter writer threatened to blow up her office with a bomb. Kim's lawyer, Shawn Holley, beelined… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/20/kim-kardashian-gets-protective-order-after-receiving-bomb-threat/

Nancy Armstrong is changing the narrative about ADHD in a new documentary ... telling us the disorder can actually be a secret power. The Executive Producer joined "TMZ Live" to talk about the new doc, titled "The Disruptors" and the upside for… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/20/nancy-armstrong-producer-adhd-documentary-the-disruptors/

Nipsey Hussle's family is making sure the cannabis empire he'd started to build still comes to fruition, despite his tragic death. On Friday, the estate dropped a new documentary titled "The Marathon Cultivation" which chronicles the grind Nip and… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/20/nipsey-hussle-cannabis-weed-documentary-marathon-cultivation/

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are living it up in Italy as they count down the hours until their wedding ceremony, enjoying a massive yacht and time with their kids until the big event. The two are aboard the Regina D'Italia, a $60M… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/20/kourtney-kardashian-travis-barker-yacht-wedding-weekend-italy/

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Texas are showing just how desperate some people are to hide drugs, catching a woman who allegedly smuggled fentanyl pills in her vagina. According to CBP officers working at the Bridge of the Americas… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/20/woman-caught-smuggling-fentanyl-pills-vagina-border-crossing/

Shocking news coming from Stephanie McMahon -- the chief brand officer of WWE is temporarily stepping down from her role on Friday to be with her family. "As of tomorrow, I am taking a leave of absence from the majority of my responsibilities at… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/19/stephanie-mcmahon-leave-of-absence-wwe-focus-family/

Master P says no one should be behind bars for low-level marijuana offenses, and he's not just blowing smoke ... he's actively trying to get people freed from prisons across the U.S. The music icon joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday and told us about… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/19/master-p-cannabis-freedom-day-release-convicts/

Chris Brown wants Rihanna and A$AP Rocky to know he wishes them nothing but the best in welcoming their baby boy to the world. Just about an hour after TMZ broke the story RiRi and A$AP were proud new parents, Brown took to IG to write… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/19/chris-brown-congratulates-rihanna-asap-rocky-giving-birth/

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could soon have friends and family members on both sides of the aisle ... as she walks down it -- she engaged to her longtime BF! AOC confirmed she and Riley Roberts are officially taking their relationship to the next… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/19/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-aoc-engaged-boyfriend-riley-roberts/

Robert Griffin III is firing back at the racist haters attacking LeBron James' son, Bronny, for taking a white classmate to prom ... saying, "LEAVE THESE KIDS ALONE!!!" That's right -- grown ass people are mad about who a 17-year-old kid took to a… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/19/robert-griffin-iii-defends-bronny-james-white-prom-date-leave-kids-alone/

Christine Quinn has an explanation for why she was on a film set 2 days after missing the "Selling Sunset" reunion due to having COVID ... saying she tested "positive" to go to set. During a line of questioning from Andy Cohen, Christine told him… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/19/selling-sunset-christine-quinn-gets-flustered-talking-about-positive-covid-test/

Music legend, Vangelis, the composer behind massive Hollywood hits like "Chariots of Fire" and "Blade Runner" has died. A representative for Vangelis confirmed he died at a hospital in France, where he was being treated for an illness ... but it's… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/19/chariots-of-fire-vangelis-dead-dies-79/

Martin Shkreli is a free man (sorta) -- the guy's been released from prison ... and relatively early considering the length of his original sentence. The one-time pharmaceutical exec and hedge fund manager -- who was convicted on securities fraud… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/18/martin-shkreli-released-from-prison-early/

Cody Simpson can add elite swimmer to his already impressive accomplishments, 'cause the 25-year-old just earned a spot on the Australian swim team ... and will compete against some of the world's fastest in the pool at the Commonwealth Games.… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/18/cody-simpson-makes-australian-national-swim-team-competing-in-commonwealth-games/

Former Cincinnati Bengals star Rey Maualuga has pleaded guilty to two felony charges in his DUI crash case ... but TMZ Sports has learned he was not sentenced to any more time behind bars. Instead, according to court documents, Maualuga entered… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/18/rey-maualuga-pleads-guilty-2-felonies-dui-crash-case-no-jail-time/

Before this girl turned into a teen idol and a multi-award-winning actress, she was a child model .. hanging and posing outdoors in San Francisco, California. While this photogenic chick with beach-perfect blonde hair is most known for her role in… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/18/guess-who-this-striking-gal-turned-into/

Yo Gotti isn't waiting around for gift cards for his 41st birthday, instead he's treating himself ... to more than a million bucks worth of super-luxury rides!!! The Collective Music Group CEO recorded himself riding around with copious amounts of… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/17/yo-gotti-birthday-bash-buys-two-new-rolls-royce-cars/

Sydney Sweeney broke an agreement with a swimwear brand to promote their products, then turned around and wore the suits on "Euphoria" ... this according to a new lawsuit. The HBO star is being sued by the swim and lifestyle brand LA Collective for… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/17/euphoria-sydney-sweeney-sued-bailing-swimsuit-deal/

Jack Harlow's rummaging through some old playlists to jab back at Brandy in their growing, but playful, beef over Jack being clueless about the singer's family tree. ICYMI ... Jack was chopping it up with his OG's at Hot 97 when it hilariously came… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/17/jack-harlow-brandy-feud-beef-kanye-west-bring-me-down-lyrics/

Travis Scott is making sure hundreds of Black college students walk across the commencement stage with their diploma ... with a seven-figure donation. The rapper awarded $1 million in scholarships to 100 students at HBCUs who are on track to… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/17/travis-scott-donates-million-dollars-hbcu-graduates-scholarship/

Johnny Depp's attorney insisted her client hadn't looked at Amber Heard once in this trial to uphold a promise he made -- but his ex is calling BS ... offering a very different explanation. Johnny's lawyer, Camille Vasquez, kicked off her… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/17/amber-heard-johnny-depp-cant-look-at-her-because-guilty/

Bob Saget's wife, Kelly Rizzo is celebrating what would've been her husband's 66th birthday ... sharing a recent photo of the two with a sweet message. Kelly shared a pic of the two celebrating Bob's birthday one year ago in Mexico with the… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/17/kelly-rizzo-bob-saget-birthday-wife-tribute/

Sean McVay's fiancée has taken her disdain for Vladimir Putin to her bathroom ... revealing she just recently added some Putin toilet paper to her house. Veronika Khomyn, who's been dating McVay -- the L.A. Rams head coach -- for years, showed off… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/16/sean-mcvay-fiancee-adds-vladimir-putin-toilet-paper-to-house-accents/

Kendrick Lamar is celebrating his first album release in over 5 years by playing street soccer with the locals over in Ghana. Kendrick's been hanging out in the West African nation since dropping his latest hit album, "Mr. Morale & The Big… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/16/kendrick-lamar-plays-soccer-ghana-africa-after-album-release/

French Montana just got screwed by his pooch -- because a jury just awarded his pool guy a bunch of money over French's dog biting the man. A California jury found French's German Shepherd, Zane, was the culprit in the gnarly attack against Juan… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/16/french-montana-loses-dog-bite-lawsuit-must-pay-nearly-130k/

Before this adorable kid turned into a global pop star ... singing, dancing and owning any stage he stepped on ... he was just hangin' at the beach in his diaper, growing up in Tampa, Florida. This blonde baby first stepped into the spotlight when… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/16/guess-who-this-diaper-baby-turned-into/

Travis Scott's comeback is officially in full effect -- the guy just hit the Billboard Music Awards, marking his first televised gig since the Astroworld tragedy. The rapper performed "Mafia" and "Lost Forever" Sunday at the show, in a highly… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/15/travis-scott-performs-at-billboard-music-awards-astroworld/

Kourtney Kardashian is a married woman -- she just tied the knot with Travis Barker ... and this time, they're truly man and wife in the eyes of the law. The couple said "I do" Sunday in Santa Barbara, where they were spotted in traditional bride… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/15/kourtney-kardashian-travis-barker-married-for-real-santa-barbara/

Another mass shooting appears to have happened just a day after one claimed the lives of 10 people on the East Coast -- now, it's occurred in California ... at a church, no less. The Orange County Sheriff's Office broke the news Sunday, reporting… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/15/multiple-people-shot-presbyterian-church-southern-california-laguna-woods/

Queen Elizabeth II may not show for every public event these days, but made sure to come out for this one to celebrate 70 years on the throne ... as did Tom Cruise and Helen Mirren. HMTQ was on hand in person Saturday for a Windsor get-together… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/15/tom-cruise-helen-mirren-attend-queen-elizabeth-platinum-jubilee/

Justin Bieber didn't waste time addressing the mass shooting in Buffalo while performing there this weekend -- right off the bat, he spoke on it ... making for a moving night. The singer was in town Saturday as part of his Justice Tour, taking the… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/15/justin-bieber-addresses-mass-shooting-buffalo-concert/

President Biden has been trying to take credit for lowering inflation, or offer suggestions on how to reduce it -- but in both cases, Jeff Bezos is calling BS ... in pretty public terms. The Amazon founder fired off a couple of scathing tweets this… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/15/jeff-bezos-takes-aim-biden-administration-inflation-tweets/

Daniel Craig was reportedly choice #1 to play Mister Fantastic in the new 'Dr. Strange' movie, this over the eventual chosen one in John Krasinski ... also, spoiler alert ahead. The news comes from Deadline reporter Justin Kroll, who wrote ... "Fun… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/14/daniel-craig-reportedly-first-choice-for-mister-fantastic-over-john-krasinski/

Britney Spears says her pregnancy has taken a tragic turn and she's no longer expecting. Britney made the sad announcement Saturday, saying ... "We are grateful for what we have in the process of expanding our beautiful family 💝 Thank you for… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/14/britney-spears-miscarriage-no-longer-expecting-pregnant-sam-asghari/

Pearl Jam embodied "the show must go on" during some shows this week -- they found replacements for their COVID-stricken drummer ... and did so with local talent. Eddie Vedder and co. performed two packed shows in Oakland, CA this week -- one on… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/14/pearl-jam-teen-drummer-replace-covid-matt-cameron-on-stage/

Lori Harvey is the latest celeb to get dragged through the mud for detailing her weight-loss journey -- which serves as just another lesson for the rich and famous ... don't say anything. The model and influencer hopped on TikTok recently to… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/14/lori-harvey-dragged-for-detailing-weight-loss-regimen-calorie-deficit/

A little white boy came storming over to the home of a Black family in Texas with a whip in hand and a beating in mind, it seems, and the whole thing was captured on video. This is wild ... the Ring footage was taken from the front porch of Dee and… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/14/young-white-boy-whips-door-of-black-family-father-arrested/

Earl Thomas was arrested Friday night in Texas after he was spotted at a bar ... just days after a judge issued a warrant for the former NFL star after the DB was accused of violating a protective order on multiple occasions, TMZ Sports has… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/14/ex-nfl-player-earl-thomas-arrested-violation-order-of-protection-texas-bar/

'Bling Empire' star, Kane Lim, says he's not really here for all the drama, but he might have some convincing to do ... on not one, but two reality shows. Kane Lim joined TMZ live Friday, and talked about the new season of the hit Netflix show,… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/13/kane-lim-bling-empire-selling-sunset-netflix/

A tragic end to what was supposed to be an exciting stunt -- after a father miscalculated his cliff jump -- leading to his death as his family watched in horror. The video is tough to watch, you see the man take a leap from the 100-foot cliff in… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/13/man-dad-jumps-to-death-spain-cliff-diving-family-watches/

WWE legend Tammy Sytch has been thrown back behind bars ... a judge just revoked her bond at a hearing on Friday morning. Sytch initially posted the bond on May 7 ... one day after she was arrested for allegedly killing a man while driving drunk in… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/13/tammy-sytch-bond-revoked-wwe-legend-put-back-in-jail/

When you throw an event called "Mayhem at Lake George" ... well, you gotta expect some mayhem and this year's get-together was true to its name. Video has surfaced from the event in Volusia County, Florida, in which a massive fight breaks out ...… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/12/wild-brawl-breaks-out-annual-florida-lake-party/

Casey White is a man back in custody, and by the looks of his latest mug shot, reality is setting back in ... and life is miserable. White was transferred Wednesday back into the custody of the Alabama Department of Corrections, and as standard… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/12/alabama-escape-casey-white-mug-shot-vicky-white/

Madonna's got trees, plants and even bugs crawling out of her private parts in a recent release of digital NFTs ... and while the project has been hit with a ton of criticism, the singer says it's all in the name of art. Madonna teamed up with… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/12/madonna-defend-nft-vagina-giving-birth-plant-flowers/

LeBron James' Lakers took plenty of Ls in the last 12 months ... but The King's bank account certainly didn't -- because the L.A. superstar raked in a reported $121 MILLION this past year!! Forbes just released its annual "top-10 highest-paid… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/12/lebron-james-earned-121-million-in-2021-worlds-2nd-highest-paid-athlete/

Kanye West isn't confident Kim Kardashian can continue to be one of the leading figures in fashion -- at least not without his help -- as she explains in a new episode of the family's Hulu show. Thursday's "The Kardashians" gives fans a look back… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/12/kim-kardashian-kanye-west-career-over-style-herself-the-kardashians/

Gunna's an innocent and charitable man, and the cops who busted him are wrong to use his music and lyrics against him ... so says the rapper's legal team. We've just obtained a statement from Gunna's attorneys, who tell us, "Mr. Sergio Kitchens,… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/11/gunna-young-thug-arrested-lyrics-legal-team/

Andy Dick is in custody after the trailer he's been living in was surrounded by cops, placing the actor in handcuffs and hauling him away ... and the whole thing was broadcast live. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Dick's been arrested for felony… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/11/andy-dick-arrested-live-stream-rv-trailer-sexual-assault/

Blac Chyna just took another L after accusing the judge in her fierce legal battle with the Kardashians of harboring an extreme bias against her ... he says she's got it twisted. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Chyna lost a motion to… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/11/blac-chyna-loses-judge-kardashian-trial-accused-bias/

Bodybuilding star Calum von Moger is reportedly fighting for his life after jumping out of a window and causing severe injury to his spine, according to multiple outlets. Generation Iron, a popular bodybuilding website, reported the Australian… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/11/bodybuilder-calum-von-moger-reportedly-fighting-life-icu-jumping-window/

Vicky White urged prison escapee Casey White to flee as cops caught up to the couple ... blaming their inevitable capture on his decision to stay in a local motel. In new 911 audio from the police pursuit that ended in a car crash and the jailhouse… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/11/casey-white-prison-escape-vicky-white-911-audio-pissed-motel/

Harry Styles seems to really be on a high as of late ... spotted flying around in a bright yellow costume, as he shoots an upcoming music video. Harry was all smiles as he did his best impression of a canary -- decked out in yellow bedazzled… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/11/harry-styles-fly-yellow-costume-video-uk/

'Percy Jackson' author Rick Riordan is slamming folks who are outraged that a Black actress is playing a character described in the books as white ... calling the backlash racist. Leah Jeffries was recently cast for the role of Annabeth Chase in… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/10/percy-jackson-author-rick-riordan-slams-racist-backlash-casting-black-actress/

Mario Batali has been acquitted of sexual misconduct charges in his criminal trial. Batali was on trial for indecent assault and battery charges in Boston for allegedly forcing himself on a woman in a restaurant. The case was decided Tuesday by a… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/10/chef-mario-batali-not-guilty-sexual-misconduct-criminal-trial-boston-indecent-assault-battery/

DaniLeigh has broken her silence over her fractured relationship with DaBaby ... through a new interview with Hop radio legend Angie Martinez. The Def Jam singer sat through her first major interview since the infamous November 2021 Instagram Live… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/10/danileigh-dababy-breaks-silence-diss-track-song/

Brazilian soccer star Marcelo lost his first team spot with French club Lyon for raising a stink -- literally -- with reports claiming the defender's "continuous farting and laughing" in the locker room led to his demotion last year. The… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/10/soccer-star-marcelo-demoted-club-continuous-farting/

The number of people injured at Astroworld last year was astronomically higher than what was first estimated -- at least if you believe the attorneys representing the alleged victims. Sean Roberts, Jason Atkin and Richard Mithoff -- whose firms are… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/10/travis-scott-astroworld-injuries-thousands-lawsuit/

Steve Aoki had a night full of ups and one down ... falling hard off the stage during his DJ set at a nightclub, before getting back up to continue. Steve hit the floor (literally) Sunday night at DAER Nightclub in Hollywood, Florida. During his… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/09/steve-aoki-falls-dj-f1-after-party/

It's clear to tell the woman who was with Kevin Samuels at the time of his medical emergency was desperate to save him, and those questioning whether or not foul play was involved in his death should have their answer  ... as you can hear in… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/09/kevin-samuels-dead-death-911-call-woman-desperate-save-his-life/

Travis Scott is officially firing from all cylinders on his journey back to being one of music's biggest performers ... he's scheduled to hit the 'BBMA' stage next week. Sources connected to the "Billboard Music Awards" tell us TS will perform at… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/09/travis-scott-perform-billboard-awards-astroworld/

A man screaming pro-life rhetoric at pro-choice protesters in New York might've looked like he worked at the Fire Department -- but the agency is denying it ... saying, he ain't with us. You've probably seen this video by now -- it shows a man… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/09/new-york-pro-life-man-posing-firefighter-not-part-department/

YG is off the hook for an alleged robbery in Sin City ... his criminal case was just dismissed on the morning of jury selection. Sources close to the rapper tell TMZ ... YG settled out of court with the alleged robbery victim, and the guy was no… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/09/yg-felony-robbery-case-dismissed-las-vegas-casino/

Margaret Atwood -- who penned 'The Handmaid's Tale,' inspiring the TV show -- just let everyone know how she feels about banning abortion ... calling it literal enslavement. The renowned author and poet wrote a brief but powerful op-ed in The… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/08/handmaids-tale-author-margaret-atwood-forced-childbirth-slavery/

Amy Schumer is opening her comedy vault -- she just laid out another joke that Oscars honchos apparently said no to ... and this one's on video. The comedian revealed her latest axed bit during a set for the 'Netflix Is a Joke' festival going on… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/08/amy-schumer-tells-another-joke-that-wasnt-allowed-oscars/

Paolo Banchero is NOT Patrick Mahomes -- a fairly obvious fact that Martin Brundle had to learn the hard way ... live on the air, no less. Whoops! The former race car driver-turned-broadcaster was in the middle of his coverage of Sunday's Grand… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/08/martin-brundle-confuses-paolo-banchero-patrick-mahomes-f1-grand-prix/

Megan Thee Stallion looked more like Megan Thee Rag Doll in NYC this weekend -- and that's because her boyfriend was having his way with her in the club ... whoof! The femcee was hosting a party Saturday night in the Big Apple in honor of her new… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/08/megan-thee-stallion-boyfriend-pardison-fontaine-club-plan-b-new-single/

It's been less than a week since the Dave Chappelle bum-rush at the Hollywood Bowl, and another comic's already headlined the venue, apparently without incident ... John Mulaney. The beloved comedian took the stage Saturday night with a couple of… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/08/john-mulaney-first-comedian-to-headline-hollywood-bowl-since-chappelle/