NEWS AND GAMES

Olivia Rodrigo is not too cool for school ... because she was apparently in class today at USC. Ya gotta see this photo making the rounds online, showing the "good 4 u" singer seated in class at USC's Thornton School of Music. Olivia's peers seem… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/31/olivia-rodrigo-attends-usc-music-school-class/

Serena Williams got a special gift from her Nike family as she plays what possibly could be her last tennis tournament -- a pair of custom Virgil Abloh kicks in honor of her late friend. The tennis legend posted a video unveiling several boxes of… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/31/serena-williams-nike-virgil-abloh-inspired-sneakers-us-open-tennis/

NYPD is getting dragged on social media due to a viral video of a cop slugging a woman square in the face, leaving her down for the count. The brutal incident reportedly went down Aug. 12 in Harlem, but the video's just now circulating online --… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/31/nyc-police-cop-punches-woman-face-hits-ground-video/

Country music singer Luke Bell battled severe bipolar disorder for years before recently going missing and being found dead ... and his manager says he'd disappeared a few times before. Luke's business manager, Brian Buchanan, tells TMZ ... the… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/31/country-luke-bell-dies-found-dead-suffered-severe-bipolar-disorder-missing/

Diddy’s “R&B is Dead” campaign has led the Bad Boy Records founder back into the studio ... with the legendary Dr. Dre marking their first-ever musical meetup! Sources familiar with the session tell TMZ Hip Hop Dre was actually coaching… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/31/diddy-dre-studio-photos-love-album-snoop-dogg-rb-dead/

The relationship between Kanye West and GAP has clearly hit some rough waters ... with Ye taking shots at the retail giant for allegedly leaving him out of meetings and copying his designs. Ye's now gone off on the company for two days in a row,… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/31/kanye-west-gap-yeezy-balenciaga/

Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union who was largely responsible for ending the Cold War, has died. Gorbachev was General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1985 - 1991. His title changed to President in… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/30/mikhail-gorbachev-dead-dies-soviet-union/

Usher is shutting down any thoughts of him getting in a Verzuz battle ... all because he says his discography is too massive to whittle it down to just 20 songs!!! The superstar singer was a recent guest on the "PEOPLE Every Day" podcast, where he… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/30/usher-r-and-b-king-no-artist-can-handle-verzuz-smoke/

A rep for Reelz tells TMZ, "ReelzChannel, LLC, has not been served with nor had an opportunity to review the Complaint in detail, and thus has no comment at this time beyond denying liability and expressing its ongoing commitment to On Patrol:… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/30/ae-sues-reelz-on-patrol-live-pd-copycat/

Britney Spears' ex-fiancé, Jason Trawick, is not gay -- despite the fact an IG post on his account stated otherwise -- because it turns out one of his pals pulled a fast one. JT tells TMZ ... "Ha no, it wasn’t me – this is what happens when… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/30/britney-spears-ex-fiance-jason-trawick-denies-gay-instagram-story/

Brian Robinson is back at the Commanders' facility for the first time since Sunday's shooting -- and he's clearly pumped to return to work, flashing a huge smile while laughing with his coaches. The star rookie sported a big wrap on his right knee… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/30/brian-robinson-all-smiles-return-commanders-facility-1st-time-since-shooting/

50 Cent's Tycoon Houston turned into the venue for a fight between hometown heroes and ex-friends Z-Ro and Trae Tha Truth, and yet Z-Ro says he's letting it slide. For now, at least. We use the word "fight" loosely to describe what went down last… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/30/z-ro-trae-tha-truth-fight-houston-jayton-abn-one-man-ent/

Michael Jackson's estate just scored a big legal win ... preventing a potential sale of MJ property the estate claims was stolen from the singer's home right after his death. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a judge issued a… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/30/michael-jackson-estate-stops-sale-property-stolen-home-death/

A father in Ohio shot and killed his daughter's ex-boyfriend during an alleged break-in at the family home ... and it's all on video. The fatal shooting was captured on a Ring doorbell camera, and it shows the moment 22-year-old James Rayl is… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/29/ohio-father-shoots-kills-daughters-ex-boyfriend-video-ohio/

Neena Pacholke -- a former point guard for the USF women's basketball team -- was found dead this weekend after reportedly making suicidal statements ... police tell TMZ Sports. She was just 27 years old. A spokesperson for the Wausau Police… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/29/ex-usf-womens-basketball-player-neena-pacholke-found-dead-27/

Tyrese doesn't want to fork over spousal support, or the keys to a Range Rover, to his estranged wife ... though he IS willing to let Samantha Lee Gibson have one of their other SUVs. The actor/singer is in court Monday for a hearing in his divorce… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/29/tyrese-divorce-wants-no-spousal-support-estranged-wife/

Serena Williams will be hitting the court in style on Monday -- 'cause the tennis legend had a custom outfit and diamond-encrusted shoes made for her last U.S. Open. Serena -- who announced she was "evolving away" from tennis after the Grand Slam… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/29/serena-williams-us-open-outfit-custom-outfit-diamond-shoes/

Kim Kardashian's signature shapewear company, SKIMS, says a woman who filed a lawsuit claiming SKIMS body tape ripped her skin off has it all wrong ... and the tape she actually used was an Amazon purchase that's not associated with Kim or SKIMS at… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/29/kim-kardashian-skims-brand-sued-body-tape-amazon/

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are back home in Los Angeles after a whirlwind week where they celebrated their second wedding in Georgia and jetted over to Italy for a honeymoon. The newlyweds touched down Monday at LAX in a private jet then hopped… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/29/ben-affleck-jennifer-lopez-return-home-honeymoon-italy/

Nikki Bella is officially a married woman -- 'cause after 3 years of dating the ex-WWE star tied the knot with her "Dancing with the Stars" dancer fiancé, Artem Chigvintsev, in an intimate ceremony in Paris!! The former wrestler and Broadway star… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/29/wwe-superstar-nikki-bella-artem-chigvintsev-married-paris-france-dancing-with-the-stars/

Harry Styles is the latest musician to fall victim to rowdy crowds who let it fly at concerts -- only this time, he handled it a little differently than how some have lately ... with humor. The singer was performing at Madison Square Garden… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/28/harry-styles-stops-msg-show-to-address-thrown-chicken-nuggets-onstage/

Kevin Bacon's musical farm just dove into the Beyhive, but he's not getting -- instead, the dude's getting mad props ... and one of his animals might be partially responsible. The actor posted a video Sunday showing him doing a cover of Beyoncé's… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/28/kevin-bacon-guitar-cover-beyonce-heated-help-goat-farm/

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have already said they're leaving the U.S. to head back to their native England -- but their rationale has changed ... now citing political problems in America. The longtime rock-and-roll couple did an interview with The… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/28/ozzy-sharon-osbourne-new-reason-leaving-us-too-divided/

Aaron Rodgers gave a full play-by-play breakdown of what exactly happened with his vaccine controversy last year ... dishing the deets to none other than Joe Rogan. The Packers quarterback was on the 'JRE' this week, and he drilled down on how… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/28/aaron-rodgers-explains-vaccination-controversy-joe-rogans-podcast/

Tom Cruise's son, Connor, has followed a different path than that of his old man -- and that path is one of a fisherman who reels in big catches ... really big catches. CC was part of the Sarasota Slam fishing tournament in Florida this weekend,… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/28/connor-cruise-300-pound-fish-catch-grouper/

It's time for What's-Twitter-Bitching-About-Now -- and today, Heather Matarazzo's character from an old Disney movie is being placed under the microscope ... maybe for good reason. If you're seeing 'Princess Diaries' trending this weekend ... this… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/27/princess-diaries-lilly-heather-matarazzo-worst-fictional-friend/

Aries Spears took some very personal shots at Lizzo as it pertains to her weight and appearance -- but the internet is on her side ... rushing to her defense en masse. The comedian did an interview with "The Art of Dialogue," and when they posted a… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/27/lizzo-fiercely-defended-aries-spears-mocks-weight-appearance/

President Joe Biden canceling student debt could win him and other Dems votes in November and beyond -- something Senator Ted Cruz is well aware of ... in hilarious terms. The legislator from Texas was firing away on his podcast, "The Verdict with… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/27/senator-ted-cruz-slacker-baristas-student-loan-debt-democrats-election/

Brittany Aldean is doubling down on a hot take that some are calling transphobic -- publicly hitting back at a couple fellow country contemporaries who are outraged. BA -- who's Jason Aldean's wife -- screen-grabbed responses to an IG post of hers… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/27/jason-aldean-wife-brittany-defend-gender-take-cassadee-pope-maren-morris/

Princess Diana might've gotten the Royal treatment for most of her life, but sometimes ... she wanted to drive like a normal person ... and the car she did that in has fetched a fortune. The late Princess of Wales was top of mind Saturday over in… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/27/princess-dianas-ford-escort-car-sells-over-750k-auction/

Little League World Series player Easton Oliverson has taken yet another huge step toward a full recovery from his terrifying bunk bed fall ... his family just announced he underwent successful skull surgery Friday morning. Oliverson's relatives… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/26/little-league-world-series-player-easton-oliverson-successful-surgery-bunk-bed-fall/

Boosie Badazz was popped for speeding in Fulton County on Friday … but instead of flying off the rails like last time, he performed an impromptu concert on the spot!!! Deputy Chief for Fairburn PD, tells TMZ Hip Hop ... Boosie was pulled over for… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/26/boosie-badazz-georgia-police-set-it-off-lyrics-speeding-cops/

French Montana recently hit a big milestone with his song, "Unforgettable," but the artist isn't focused on that -- he's laser-focused on helping addicts by providing them with the privacy and help they need to recover. French joined "TMZ Live"… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/26/french-montana-privacy-addict-recovery-naqi-healthcare-unforgettable-diamond-certification/

Charlie Sheen has decided to settle his lawsuit with an ex-girlfriend who claimed he exposed her to HIV ... putting to bed the case that's been simmering for years. Legal docs, obtained by TMZ, show the stipulation was filed Wednesday in L.A.… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/26/charlie-sheen-settle-hiv-lawsuit/

"Supernatural" Jim Beaver is throwing in the towel on his marriage ... because he just filed for divorce from his actress and singer wife. Jim beelined it to court this week and filed to divorce Sarah Spiegel after 3 years of marriage. According to… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/26/supernatural-jim-beaver-files-divorce-sarah-spiegel/

Director Edward Buckles Jr. is taking a unique look at the lasting effects of Hurricane Katrina ... looking at the disaster through the lens of children who were traumatized by it. The film's director and New Orleans native joined us on "TMZ Live"… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/26/edward-buckles-hurricane-katrina-babies-documentary-survivors/

Britney just posted a hype video of her own, with a message to Elton John ... she says she's about to have the best day ever celebrating the success of the song, congrats!! Drew Barrymore is hyping up Britney Spears, congratulating her dear friend… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/26/britney-spears-drew-barrymore-hype-video-message-exchange-hold-me-closer/

AEW star Darby Allin is known for his death-defying stunts in the ring -- but this time, he's reached new heights OUT of it ... pulling off a 96-foot jump over his home in a Jeep!! "Sketchiest stunt I ever did!" Allin wrote on social media. In the… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/26/aew-star-darby-allin-jumps-96-feet-jeep-home-trailers/

Former "Zoey 101" star Alexa Nikolas is deeply concerned about Nickelodeon's child stars because she "didn't feel safe" when she was there -- so she's at the studio's front door trying to change things. Alexa was taking matters into her own hands… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/25/zoey-101-alexa-nikolas-protests-unsafe-kids-nickelodeon/

A brawl between 2 kangaroos ended quicker than expected when one went straight WWE on the other -- shoving the opponent straight through a metal fence!!! The 'roo rivalry went down at Canberra Nature Reserve in Australia ... a passerby started… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/25/kangaroo-fight-brawl-metal-fence/

Vanessa Bryant is sinking the $16 million she won from L.A. County into the cause Kobe Bryant loved -- the Lakers superstar's widow says it will all be donated to the Mamba and Mambacita Foundations. Bryant and co-plaintiff Chris Chester won their… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/25/vanessa-bryant-donating-16-million-mamba-mambacita-foundation/

A relative of Floyd Mayweather's girlfriend, Jamie Lynn, died by suicide at a Las Vegas condo owned by the boxing legend earlier this week, TMZ Sports has learned. We're told 24-year-old Jarrett Johnson was discovered by a friend who showed up to… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/25/relative-floyd-mayweather-girlfriend-dies-suicide-condo/

Honeymooners Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are all over each other -- kissing like teens in Milan -- but their bodyguard's all over them ... making for a very awkward scene. The couple was out and about Thursday in Italy's fashion capital, hitting… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/25/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-shop-kiss-milan-italy-honeymoon/

Vince McMahon celebrated his 77th birthday with his good friend, John Cena, yesterday ... in his first public sighting since retiring as the CEO and Chairman of WWE last month. The 77-year-old billionaire hit up the Waverly Inn restaurant in NYC… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/25/vince-mcmahon-new-york-hot-spot-john-cena-first-public-sighting-wwe-retirement/

Two pro Australian rules football teammates are now in hot water ... after they were captured on video engaging in a wild, public sex act at a bar earlier this month. According to multiple reports, the footy competitors -- who play for Glen… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/25/aussie-rules-teammates-engage-wild-sex-act-bar-team-promises-punishment/

Sylvester Stallone's wife, Jennifer Flavin, only filed divorce docs Friday ... but there's now proof the couple's been struggling for weeks, as evidenced by what was missing from her finger. Flavin was in L.A. back on August 8th, grabbing dinner at… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/24/sylvester-stallone-wife-jennifer-flavin-no-wedding-ring-divorce/

Vanessa Bryant has won her lawsuit against Los Angeles County ... after a jury of ten decided she has suffered and will continue to suffer severe emotional distress as a result of the death scene photos captured on the cellphones of 8 L.A. County… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/24/vanessa-bryant-wins-lawsuit-16-million-kobe-bryant-death-photos-cellphones/

Two women claim George Foreman sexually abused them when he was in his 20s and they were minors, this according to two new lawsuits, obtained by TMZ Sports. In the documents, which were filed in L.A. on Wednesday, the plaintiffs -- described as… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/24/george-foreman-sued-accused-sexually-abusing-minors-20s/

Sylvester Stallone's wife, Jennifer Flavin, filed for divorce after a huge argument over whether Sly could get a new dog, TMZ has learned. Sources directly connected to the couple tell TMZ, the "Rocky" star wanted to get a Rottweiler for protection… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/24/sylvester-stallone-divorce-jennifer-flavin-dog-dwight-fight/

Michelle Branch's criminal case has been called off by prosecutors ... this coming less than 2 weeks after she got arrested for alleged domestic assault against her estranged husband, Patrick Carney. The disposition, obtained by TMZ, shows the case… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/24/michelle-branch-criminal-case-dismiss-state-domestic-assault-patrick-carney/

Nick Cannon is the gift that keeps on giving -- and in his case, that gift is children, because the guy is having himself another baby ... #10!!! The TV host broke the news Wednesday with his latest partner -- this time, it's ex-girlfriend (and… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/24/nick-cannon-having-10th-baby-brittany-bell/

Taylor Swift flipped through an old poetry book and decided to hijack the vibe and design for her own offering nearly a decade later -- at least according to a new lawsuit. A woman named Teresa La Dart has filed suit against TS, claiming she and… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/24/taylor-swift-sued-author-claiming-lover-book-ripoff/

The two Atlanta police officers involved in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks will not be criminally charged ... this according to the special prosecutor in the case. At a news conference Tuesday, special prosecutor Pete Skandalakis announced… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/23/rayshard-brooks-shooting-death-atlanta-cops-charges-dropped/

Magic Johnson just shot down a rumor claiming he recently donated blood ... with the Hall of Famer calling the story a flat-out lie. A Twitter account posted what appeared to be a picture of Magic donating blood back on Aug. 18 -- and it quickly… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/23/magic-johnson-denies-rumors-claiming-donated-blood/

Miami rapper Zoey Dollaz recently dropped "Dollaz" from his handle, but added a money notch to his biz profile -- essentially starting a bulletproof version of Uber or Lyft.On Tuesday, Zoey hit up "TMZ Live" to discuss Aegis -- the bulletproof car… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/23/zoey-dollaz-bulletproof-car-service-aegis-rappers-shootings/

George Lopez is all for getting his comedy out into the world by any means possible -- but he claims streaming giant Pandora never even bothered to license his comedy specials before streaming them ... which is why he's dragging them to court. The… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/23/george-lopez-sues-pandora-streaming-comedy-no-license/

Casey Affleck must really prefer the west coast to Georgia ... the actor was spotted out and about in Cali once again, just days after being a no-show at his brother Ben's wedding. Casey and his GF Caylee Cowan were spotted grabbing a meal in… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/23/casey-affleck-malibu-skip-ben-affleck-wedding-jennifer-lopez/

A couple allegedly engaged in a sex act in the stands at the Oakland A's game on Sunday ... and now, police tell TMZ Sports they're investigating it all. The two MLB fans were accused of going at it at some point during the Athletics' tilt with the… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/22/cops-investigate-alleged-sex-act-oakland-athletics-game/

Authorities have broken their silence for the first time since a submerged vehicle with a body inside was discovered ... letting the public know they believe it to be Kiely Rodni. The announcement was made Monday, almost 24 hours after a YouTube… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/22/kiely-rodni-body-found-dead-car-lake-missing-teen/

A severe security vulnerability existed in the identity management system FreeIPA that would expose user… Vulnerability In FreeIPA System Could Expose User Credentials on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses . source https://latesthackingnews.com/2022/08/22/vulnerability-in-freeipa-system-could-expose-user-credentials/

Fetty Wap will be sentenced to at least 5 years behind bars after pleading guilty to a federal drug charge. Fetty was in court Monday where he pled guilty to one count of intent to distribute controlled substances including cocaine, heroin and… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/22/fetty-wap-guilty-drug-trafficking-fentanyl-cocaine-trap-queen/

Leon Edwards' crazy upset win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 made Drake's pockets a bit lighter this weekend -- 'cause the rapper lost out on a $200k bet!! "The Nigerian Nightmare" was handed just his second professional loss after a head-kick… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/22/drake-loses-200k-kamaru-usman-knockout-bet-leon-edwards/

Tom Brady was apparently all set to become a Raider after leaving the Patriots -- that is, until Jon Gruden stepped in and shot it down ... this according to Dana White. The UFC honcho broke down the story Saturday during the UFC 278 broadcast ...… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/21/dana-white-says-gruden-killed-a-deal-that-saw-tom-brady-with-raiders/

A famous search and rescue dive team that inserted itself into the hunt for missing teenager, Kiely Rodni, claims they've found her ... but it doesn't sound like she's alive. The YouTubers known as Adventures with Purpose -- which has millions of… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/21/youtube-dive-team-adventures-with-purpose-found-kiely-rodni/

Ewan McGregor seems to be having a little friendly competition with Mark Ruffalo about which Disney universe is better -- this after The Hulk took a shot at 'Star Wars.' The 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' star recently responded to a pretty simple question ...… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/21/ewan-mcgregor-seemingly-responds-join-mcu-ruffalo-star-wars/

Dennis Rodman says he's going to put his dictator diplomacy to good use soon in an attempt to free Brittney Griner, who's currently jailed in Russia. The ex-NBA star told NBC News this weekend that he's planning on jetting off this week, adding… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/21/dennis-rodman-going-to-russia-help-free-brittney-griner/

Amazon recently patched a security vulnerability affecting the privacy of Ring camera users. As reported,… Ring App Vulnerability Could Expose User’s Phone Data on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses . source https://latesthackingnews.com/2022/08/21/ring-app-vulnerability-could-expose-users-phone-data/

Leon Vitali -- Stanley Kubrick's longtime assistant and collaborative partner in cinema for decades -- has died. The late director's verified social media accounts confirmed Vitali's death Sunday ... writing, "It is with the greatest of sadness… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/21/stanley-kubrick-longtime-assistant-leon-vitali-dead-dies/

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have a lot of friends and family flying in this weekend to celebrate their marriage -- but one person won't be in attendance ... Casey Affleck. Ben's younger brother, who's also a big-time actor, was spotted Saturday… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/20/casey-affleck-not-attending-brother-ben-wedding-party/

Holden Caulfield is a whiny little brat who's more of a punk than he is a literary hero ... this according to Jahkara Smith, who's got one helluva hot take that's got Twitter fired up. The "NOS4A2" star posted a video this week that analyzes the… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/20/nos4a2-jahkara-smith-slams-catcher-in-the-rye-fends-off-defenders/

Gary Busey is facing criminal charges out of New Jersey after cops claim he made inappropriate contact with people, among other things. The actor was hit with four charges Friday by the Cherry Hill Police Department -- two counts of criminal sexual… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/20/gary-busey-sex-offense-criminal-charges-new-jersey/

Tom Cruise keeps on winning -- his smash hit blockbuster movie, "Top Gun: Maverick," just reached new heights by tapping on the Marvel box office door ... and taking out Thanos. The sky-high sequel hit a massive benchmark this week, topping… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/20/top-gun-maverick-beats-avengers-infinity-war-sixth-highest-grossing-box-office/

A rescue mission unfolded to kick off the weekend for a handful of residents in Newport Beach -- where a woman somehow found herself and her car knee-deep in water. Check out this wild scene from Friday evening in the Orange County beachside… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/20/woman-rescued-drive-off-dock-water-newport-beach/

Emilio Rivera thinks there's something to the idea of busing migrants from the border to different parts of the country ... he says it might help lessen the load on everyone. We got the "Sons of Anarchy" star at LAX and asked him about Texas Gov.… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/20/sons-of-anarchy-emilio-rivera-greg-abbott-texas-migrants-new-york/

You should never count out a desperate housewife, because now they're wiping out liquor store shelves with their very own luxury booze, so put down your drink and see if you can spot the differences in these two modified shots of the legendary Eva… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/20/whats-the-big-frigin-difference/

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are doing their second 'wedding' in style ... with a waterside reception complete with a live piano performance and firework display. Ben's sprawling estate in Riceboro, Georgia is shaping into full-wedding form… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/19/ben-affleck-jennifer-lopez-wedding-preparations-live-music-fireworks-georgia-estate/

Michael Bublé and his wife are now officially the proud parents of 4, welcoming their baby girl into the world and sharing her name with fans -- a name he almost spilled to our camera a few days ago! The singer took to Instagram Friday to share… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/19/michael-buble-wife-give-birth-baby-girl-born-name-cielo/

NBC's Capitol Hill Correspondent Ali Vitali says our political system was not set up to elect a female president ... but understanding the bias might help the nation finally cross that hurdle. Vitali joined "TMZ Live" Friday ... to talk about her… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/19/ali-vitali-nbc-electing-female-president-election-book/

Easton Oliverson just crossed another huge milestone in his road to recovery ... the Little League World Series player is now walking -- just days after he suffered severe head injuries in a fall from his bunk bed. Oliverson's family shared a video… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/19/little-league-world-series-pitcher-easton-oliverson-walking-update-video-bunk-bed/

It's no surprise Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila has some big-name support ... and many of those names all gathered under one roof to talk biz. The meeting went down in Beverly Hills Wednesday, which was the eve of 8/18. While many of those in… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/18/kim-kardashian-kendall-kylie-jenner-818-tequila-meeting/

LA County Fire Dept. supervisors knew the holding of graphic Kobe Bryant crash pictures could be problematic for them ... according to an LACFD official, who testified on Thursday that one of his bosses referred to the photos as "plutonium," while… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/18/lacfd-official-testifies-supervisor-kobe-crash-photos-were-plutonium/

R. Kelly's former goddaughter says the singer had sex with her hundreds of times before she turned 18 years old ... testifying she was only 15 when they first had sexual intercourse. The disgraced singer's alleged victim took the stand Thursday in… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/18/r-kelly-trial-sex-15-year-old-alleged-victim-testimony/

Young Thug sat in an Atlanta courtroom on Thursday only to be denied bond again in his ongoing YSL Rico case. Thug’s lawyer, Brian Steel, informed the court the rapper was willing to comply with a 24-hour home confinement and argued the… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/18/young-thug-denied-bond-third-time-ysl-rico/

Chris Brown’s risqué meet and greets have allowed his fans to get seriously up close and personal with their favorite performer ... a trend he thinks can work to save the relationships between other artists and their fans. Breezy took to… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/18/chris-brown-instagram-meet-and-greet-fans-lil-baby-tour-royalty/

One of the biggest women's organizations in the country is furious over Deshaun Watson's 11-game suspension and fine ... telling TMZ Sports the new punishment simply isn't sufficient. The National Organization For Women (N.O.W.) has been closely… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/18/deshaun-watsons-now-national-organization-for-women-11-game-suspension-fine-browns-nfl/

Brad Pitt stepped in to find a resolution with New Orleans homeowners who sued his Make It Right foundation over defective homes, telling us he's "grateful" a $20.5 million settlement was reached. Our sources tell us the "Bullet Train" star… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/18/brad-pitt-reacts-foundation-settlement-katrina-homes-new-orleans/

Mattel is taking a snack company to court over a Nicki Minaj-themed chip that shares the name with everyone's favorite plastic doll. Legal docs, obtained by TMZ, show Mattel filed a lawsuit in L.A. federal court last week against snack brand Rap… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/17/mattel-sue-snack-nicki-minaj-barbie-que-chip/

Christine Quinn is giving a big thumbs down to returning to "Selling Sunset" ... instead focusing her attention on her other ventures. Production sources tell TMZ Christine will not be featured in seasons 6 and 7 of the Netflix show, which recently… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/17/selling-sunset-christine-quinn-not-returning-fashion/

The Cleveland Browns grounds crew rushed to plant new grass right after Machine Gun Kelly's homecoming concert at FirstEnergy Stadium on Saturday ... but it wasn't because the show got too rowdy -- TMZ Sports is told it was all part of the plan.… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/17/browns-replace-field-machine-gun-kelly-concert-organization-planned/

R. Kelly's child pornography case from 2008 was front and center during opening statements in his new Chicago criminal trial ... something his attorney claims is a witch hunt. Prosecutors kicked things off Wednesday in front of a jury, saying ...… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/17/opening-statements-r-kelly-chicago-case-get-underway-sex-kids/

It's time for some of the boldest, bravest, most badass kids and teens in America to show off their personal neck warmers ... all in the form of a mullet competition. The finalists have been picked for this year's USA Mullet Championship, and the… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/17/mullet-championships-kids-teens-finalist-competition/

Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul are forever enshrined in bronze in the city of Albuquerque -- something conservatives there are up in arms about, claiming the statues glorify meth. Late last month, Mayor Tim Keller unveiled 2 statues to honor the… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/16/breaking-bad-statues-bryan-cranston-aaron-paul-gop-outrage-meth-drugs/

KSI is taking on not one, but TWO challengers when he steps in the ring on Aug. 27 ... and his rival Jake Paul is crapping all over the idea -- saying the whole thing sounds like a setup. The English YouTuber is slated to fight both rapper Swarmz… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/16/jake-paul-rips-ksi-two-fights-one-night/

Christian Slater's Florida home didn't last long ... selling way above asking price after just 3 days on the market! Real estate sources tell TMZ the "Mr. Robot" actor sold his 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom pad in Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood for… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/16/christian-slater-sells-miami-home-3-days-market/

Stunning revelation in the courtroom during the Kobe Bryant photo trial case Tuesday ... a deputy testified that he sent another cop graphic pics from the crash site while the two were in the middle of a "Call Of Duty" gaming sesh. Michael Russell… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/16/deputy-testifies-sent-kobe-crash-pics-cop-while-they-played-call-of-duty/

Rick Ross and his family are under fire in Mississippi for allegedly skimming money from the wages of their Wingstop workers -- and now they've been hit with fines. The U.S. Department of Labor says they hit Boss Wings Enterprises LLC -- Rick… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/16/rick-ross-company-labor-violations-wingstop-mississippi/

Dave Foley sorta bit the hand that feeds a bit this weekend -- taking a shot at the streaming company that's hosting his old sketch show ... claiming Amazon is ruining planet Earth. The comedian/actor was on hand Sunday at the Beverly Hilton hotel,… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/16/kids-in-the-hall-dave-foley-awkwardly-amazon-hca-tv-awards/

The Australian actress whose family claimed she went missing after going on a date with someone she met online has been found ... turns out, cops say she's been in jail the whole time!!! Here's the deal ... Laura McCulloch, an actress and singer in… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/16/missing-australian-actress-found-jail-arrested-drunk-los-angeles/

Angelina Jolie may be trying to run Brad Pitt's name through the mud all over again, because the information she's trying to obtain through the FBI and a FOIA request is allegedly info to which she was already privy ... sources close to Brad tell… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/16/brad-pitt-angelina-jolie-fbi-lawsuit-plane-allegations/

A former LACFD member claims he was ordered to take photographs of the Kobe Bryant crash scene ... this according to new testimony in the trial. Brian Jordan -- an ex-captain with the Los Angeles County Fire Department -- testified that while he… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/15/ex-lacfd-captain-claims-ordered-photograph-kobe-bryant-crash-scene-trial/

Nipsey Hussle’s birthday will now be known as Nipsey Hussle Day in Los Angeles for years to come ... an announcement made during the late rapper's Walk of Fame Ceremony. Nip was honored Monday with a star on Hollywood Boulevard, right outside the… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/15/nipsey-hussle-hollywood-walk-of-fame-ceremony-star-lauren-london/

Bronny James is looking more and more like his pops every time he takes the court -- because LeBron's oldest just unloaded an insane posterizing dunk on his opponent ... and the NBA superstar lost his mind!! The moment just happened at the Club… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/15/bronny-james-posterizes-opponent-game/

Michelle Branch has filed for divorce from Patrick Carney, a move that comes just days after cheating allegations and the singer's domestic assault arrest. Branch filed divorce docs in Tennessee Friday, obtained by TMZ, she states irreconcilable… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/15/michelle-branch-files-divorce-patrick-carney-split-arrest-cheating/

Capri Sun is working overtime to recall thousands of the popular juice pouches for possible contamination. Kraft Heinz -- which manufactures the child-centric drink -- has issued an official recall of 5,760 cases of Capri Sun that they say might be… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/15/capri-sun-juice-pouches-cleaning-solution-contamination/

A famous walrus in Norway has been killed after the government there thought it was getting a little too close for comfort when it came to human contact. The Director General at the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries announced Sunday that Freya --… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/14/walrus-euthanized-freya-norway-government-oslo/

Dwayne Johnson has comic nerds confused after suggesting it'd be wrong to include his DC character alongside another hero in the same movie ... without getting his own movie first. The Rock revealed to Vanity Fair he did a little lobbying with WB… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/14/dwayne-johnson-the-rock-wanted-black-adam-separate-from-shazam/

Kim Kardashian is a single woman again ... and she seems to want everyone to know it. The reality star took to IG this weekend with what can only be described as good old-fashioned thirst traps -- posting a ton of shots of herself in a gym, with a… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/14/kim-kardashian-sexy-gym-thirst-trap-pete-davidson-breakup/

Lancaster PD just got back to us ... Yaqub is wanted on a murder charge. Former NFL star Aqib Talib's brother, Yaqub Talib, is a wanted man in Texas -- this after cops say he was involved in a fatal shooting at a youth football game this weekend.… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/14/nfl-aqib-talib-brother-yaqub-wanted-little-league-fatal-shooting/

Teresa Giudice is doing her honeymoon the right way -- and in her case, that's with her banging bod on full display for all of Greece to see ... with her hubby in tow. The 'Real Housewives' star is out in Mykonos right now enjoying a little R&R… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/14/teresa-giudice-look-good-pink-bikini-greece-honeymoon-husband/

Big Time Rush is in big time trouble -- at least on Twitter -- because users are outraged over the title of an old song, which some label as ableist ... now invoking Beyoncé and Lizzo. Here's the deal ... the one-time boy band of the 2010s has… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/14/big-time-rush-compared-beyonce-lizzo-ableist-song-paralyzed/

A deeply disturbing hit-and-run was captured on dashcam in Chicago -- a crime that sent several bodies flying in the air ... and left the victims laid out helplessly on the pavement. Check out this video that surfaced online Sunday ... depicting… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/14/chicago-hit-and-run-several-people-flung-air-left-dead/

It seems Tommy Lee has inspired rockers of old to get risqué with their personal pics -- and Ringo Starr's stepping up to the plate next ... barefoot, mind you. The former Beatles member took to Twitter Saturday with a shot for the ages ... one… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/13/ringo-starr-beatles-posts-photo-feet-exposed-toes/

Taylor Swift may be making a run at an EGOT, because she's apparently gunning for an Oscar during this award season ... all over her short film, which qualifies. The singer's 14-minute video treatment -- which is part music video and film, starring… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/13/taylor-swift-all-too-well-short-film-qualify-oscar-consideration-academy/

R. Kelly was once prosecuted for allegedly abusing a minor -- an infamous case from 2008 in which she never testified ... but that's all about to change now as he heads to trial anew. The disgraced singer, who's already been convicted of sex crimes… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/13/r-kelly-old-alleged-victim-2008-testify-new-trial/

Ben Affleck has a tendency to turn himself into hilarious memes -- and as he jets off with Jennifer Lopez and their kids to celebrate his birthday ... he seems to be reprising a classic. The newlyweds boarded a private plane Saturday at the Van… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/13/ben-affleck-jets-off-jennifer-lopez-kids-celebrate-50th-birthday/

Kim Zolciak-Biermann's daughter, Ariana, was arrested for DUI this weekend ... TMZ has learned. The 20-year-old social media influencer and reality star was busted Saturday in Forsyth County, GA, and then booked on 3 separate charges ...… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/13/kim-zolciak-biermann-20-year-old-daughter-ariana-arrested-dui-georgia/

The FBI has concluded that Alec Baldwin must have fired the gun normally on the set of "Rust" -- which took Halyna Hutchins' life ... this according to a new report. ABC News published a bombshell story Friday, claiming to have obtained a copy of… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/13/alec-baldwin-rust-shooting-forensic-fbi-pulled-trigger/

File under: Big man problems. Shaquille O'Neal proved his size is no match for furniture ... 'cause the Big Aristotle broke his chair while giving relationship advice to women, and the viral moment was caught on video!! The hilarious mishap… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/12/shaquille-oneal-breaks-chair-podcast/

It appears the woman is OnlyFans model, Monica Corgan, who Kanye's been linked to in the past ... as we reported, the two were spotted at a movie together months ago. Kanye West has a lot of construction going on at his Malibu home, and it's… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/12/kanye-west-visits-malibu-home-mystery-woman-girlfriend/

Naomie Ackie looks like she's enjoying the hell out of playing Whitney Houston for an upcoming biopic on the late singer ... tooling around town in a sportscar during filming. The British actress couldn't hold back a huge grin as she shot some… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/12/whitney-houston-biopic-naomie-ackie-filming-scenes/

R. Kelly's fiancée, and the woman the world believed was his victim, Joycelyn Savage, just dropped a bomb ... claiming to be pregnant with the singer's baby. Joycelyn reveals in her upcoming book she's several months pregnant, learning she was… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/12/r-kelly-fiancee-girlfriend-finacee-pregnant-baby-expecting/

Cops circulating crime scene photos isn't unique to the Kobe Bryant crash -- it's been happening since the O.J. Simpson murder case -- with an ex-LAPD officer testifying he saw a polaroid of Nicole Brown Simpson's dead body. Former Los Angeles… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/12/kobe-bryant-photo-trial-vanessa-gigi-helicopter-crash-trial/

Anne Heche suffered a catastrophic brain injury in the moments following her crash into a home, and as a result, the actress is not expected to survive ... according to her rep. In a statement released Thursday night, Anne's rep tells TMZ,… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/11/anne-heche-suffered-severe-brain-injury-house-crash-not-expected-to-survive/

The classified documents Donald Trump allegedly took from the White House to Mar-a-Lago include information on nuclear weapons ... according to a new report on the FBI raid. FBI agents tore though Trump's Florida resort looking for classified info… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/11/donald-trump-fbi-raid-mar-a-lago-nuclear-documents-classified-info/

Kim Kardashian has a million friends ... Jose Cuervo ain't one of them!!! Kim was on a yacht with the fam celebrating Kylie Jenner's 25th, and what better way than with a round of shots. Problem is ... the mom of 4 can't throw it back the way she… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/11/kim-kardashian-spits-shot-tequila-kylie-jenner-birthday-party/

A bartender in Los Angeles allegedly laughed after being shown gruesome photos from the horrific Kobe Bryant crash scene, according to surveillance video screen grabs shown in court. The Bryant crash scene photo trial continued Friday ... with… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/11/vanessa-bryant-kobe-crash-scene-photo-trial-los-angeles-county-sheriff-bartender-laugh/

Michelle Branch is calling it quits with her husband, Patrick Carney, 3 years after the couple tied the knot. The singer tells TMZ, "To say that I am totally devastated doesn’t even come close to describing how I feel for myself and for my… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/11/michelle-branch-husband-splits-break-up-divorce-patrick-carney/

More police video from the arrest shows Lynch did tell an officer at the scene that he stole the car, though he chuckled while he said it. Lynch also did appear to be nodding in and out of sleep while he was being asked questions. Marshawn Lynch… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/11/marshawn-lynch-arrest-video-police-dui-forcibly-removed-him-from-car/

Police say security footage of OnlyFans model Courtney Tailor getting physical with her now-deceased BF Christian Obumseli was from just months before his murder ... and her arrest warrant paints a gruesome picture of Christian's death. According… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/11/onlyfans-model-courtney-tailor-hit-boyfriend-elevator/

Anne Heche was not under the influence of alcohol when she crashed her car into a home last Friday, but she was under the influence of cocaine ... this according to law enforcement sources, and possibly fentanyl as well. LAPD sources tell TMZ ...… source https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/11/anne-heche-under-influence-cocaine-fentanyl-car-crash-house-condition/