NEWS AND GAMES

Tekashi 6ix9ine is addressing his gym beatdown for the first time ... ripping his attackers as "nothing but cowardly." The rainbow-haired rapper broke his silence Friday with a social media post saying, "what happen here was nothing but cowardly."… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/31/tekashi-6ix9ine-rips-gym-attack-suspects-cowardly/

Tekashi 6ix9ine is wasting no time seizing the moment now that his attackers are behind bars ... with the rollout of a new music video and dishing out a ton of cash. The rainbow-haired rapper dropped "Bori" Friday, along with a music video -- shot… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/31/6ix9ine-bori-music-video-lenier-gym-arrests-cuba-injuries-fight-money/

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility ... and some of the biggest names in Hollywood and politics are using their voices to show support for members of the community. President Biden proclaimed March 31, 2023, as Transgender Day of Visibility on… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/31/transgender-day-of-visibility-biden-demi-lovato-stars-celebrate-support/

Angels star Anthony Rendon -- a former World Series champion -- was involved in a heated confrontation with an A's supporter following L.A.'s loss on Thursday ... one where he grabbed the fan and then attempted to take a swipe at the guy's face.… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/31/angels-anthony-rendon-grabs-fan-takes-swing-in-heated-confrontation-at-a-s-game/

LeBron James -- a billionaire -- says Elon Musk can't get him to shell out $8 a month to keep his Twitter verification ... admitting he's simply too cheap to cough up the dough. The new Twitter CEO recently announced major changes to his social… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/31/lebron-james-too-cheap-pay-twitter-blue-check/

Rihanna's doing it all ... embracing motherhood while also working overtime on her career -- no easy feat when you consider the hours she's putting in, but her son's along for the ride. Mama Rih was cradling her baby boy Thursday morning, fresh out… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/30/rihanna-carries-son-baby-long-pregnant-photoshoot/

Eric Trump addressed the charges, saying "this is third world prosecutorial misconduct. It is the opportunistic targeting of a political opponent in a campaign year." Donald Trump has been indicted in NYC over his alleged involvement in the Stormy… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/30/donald-trump-indicted-nyc-stormy-daniels-hush-money-case/

Gospel music vet Kim Burrell is claiming her music is therapy to Beyonce's ears ... or at least it was when her marriage with Jay-Z was on shaky ground. Kim's confessional came in an interview with "We Sound Crazy!" back in October, but for some… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/30/beyonce-kim-burrell-music-jay-z-444-marriage-woes/

Colleges in China are giving students a spring break mission -- don't just hook up, get to know each other and maybe even fall in love ... as the country's seeing a drastic decline in birth and marriage rates. Nine colleges, all run by the Fan Mei… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/30/china-colleges-students-fall-in-love-birth-rates-decrease/

Before this athletic kid in his blue jeans turned into a professional athlete and actor, he was just swinging his baseball bat in the backyard, flexin' for the camera in West Newbury, Massachusetts and idolizing wrestling icon Hulk Hogan. After a… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/30/guess-who-this-flexin-athlete-turned-into/

Bam Margera was arrested after allegedly making a scene at a restaurant where his estranged wife and son were eating ... and cops say Bam was drunk in public. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... police in Burbank got a call around 3:45 PM… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/29/bam-margera-arrested-public-intoxication/

The feds are investigating a large group of swimmers accused of harassing a pod of dolphins in Hawaii ... and the alleged violation is all on video. Drone footage shows a big group of snorkelers swimming right behind a spinner dolphin pod in… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/29/swimmers-accused-harassing-dolphins-hawaii-investigation-video/

Los Angeles' controversial new "mansion tax" is about to kick in, forcing sellers to pay more money than ever before if their property sells for at least $5 million ... and Barbara Corcoran thinks it's a bad idea. We got the "Shark Tank" star and… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/29/shark-tank-barbara-corcoran-rips-los-angeles-mansion-tax-measure-ula/

There's a new lady in Jake Paul's life -- the Problem Child was packing on the PDA with beautiful Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam while on a dinner date on Tuesday ... TMZ Sports has learned. A witness at the venue tell us the 6-1 boxer and… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/29/jake-paul-spotted-kissing-world-champ-speed-skater-jutta-leerdam-dinner/

Lt. Bobby Richardson with the Texas A&M University Police Dept. tells TMZ Sports the 19-year-old man was charged with criminal trespassing and disorderly conduct as a result of the stunt ... and is banned from A&M baseball games for two… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/29/masked-streaker-exposes-butt-on-field-during-college-baseball-game/

Before this cutie-pie in overalls turned into a reality television star and a businesswoman, she was growing up in Ontario, Ohio -- just dancing her little heart out and later becoming a dancer for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Prior to her reality… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/29/guess-who-girl-overalls-turned-into/

Kim Kardashian knows just how to market her super successful swimwear line ... by making herself the star attraction. Kim was spotted on the shores of Malibu last week in a bright pink bikini and surrounded by a team of what we can only assume are… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/28/kim-kardashian-pink-bikini-beach-photo-shoot/

A California skydiver's jump on Monday nearly ended in tragedy -- she crash-landed into power lines -- but, thankfully, she was able to miraculously walk away from the scene unharmed. The Riverside County Fire Department said it got a call… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/28/california-skydiver-rescued-after-crash-landing-into-power-lines/

Eva Marcille is throwing in the towel on her marriage with Michael Sterling ... 'cause she wants a divorce. The 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star just filed docs in Georgia, obtained by TMZ, asking the judge to officially end her marriage. She also… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/28/rhoa-star-eva-marcille-files-to-divorce-husband-michael-sterling/

Adnan Syed, the man whose murder conviction was overturned after 23 years behind bars, is heading back to court -- his conviction's been reinstated, but it doesn't necessarily mean he's going back to prison. Here's the deal ... the family of Syed's… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/28/andan-syed-murder-conviction-reinstated-hearing-prison/

One entrepreneur/inventor has a creative and seemingly effective way teachers and students can protect themselves against school shootings ... a safe room embedded in classrooms. We talked to Kevin Thomas Tuesday on "TMZ Live," and he broke down a… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/28/kevin-thomas-kt-security-solutions-classroom-safe-room-nashville-shooting/

American actor Tray Chaney was 20 years old when he first started playing the role of 'Poot' -- the drug dealer who works his way up but eventually leaves the drug trade -- in HBO's "The Wire" back in 2002. Chaney shared the big screen with Dominic… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/28/poot-in-hbos-the-wire-memba-him/

Sen. Rand Paul says a member of his staff was stabbed in broad daylight in Washington D.C. ... resulting in what police are calling "life-threatening" injuries. Kentucky's U.S. Senator announced Monday the unnamed staffer was "brutally attacked"… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/27/senator-rand-paul-staff-member-brutally-attacked-stabbed-washington-dc/

Trae Tha Truth fell out of the sky with angel wings ... at least, that's how Alabama resident Martha Menefield sees things. You might recall, Martha's the 82-year-old who was hauled off to jail right before Christmas for failing to pay a $77 trash… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/27/trae-tha-truth-martha-menefield-trash-bill-valley-alabama-bel-furniture/

A recent study reveals how attackers can trigger vulnerabilities in voice assistants for malicious purposes.… Study Reveals Inaudible Sound Attack Threatens Voice Assistants on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses . source https://latesthackingnews.com/2023/03/27/study-reveals-inaudible-sound-attack-threatens-voice-assistants/

Helm and Kubernetes products can have an immense impact your DevOps programming pipeline. Containers are… A Review Of Helm And Kubernetes For Your DevOps Pipeline on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses . source https://latesthackingnews.com/2023/03/27/a-review-of-helm-and-kubernetes-for-your-devops-pipeline/

Aaron Hernandez's older brother, Dennis "D.J." Hernandez, was arrested last week after he allegedly threw a brick at ESPN's headquarters with a note attached to it ... TMZ Sports has learned. According to police documents, the incident happened at… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/27/aaron-hernandezs-brother-arrested-for-allegedly-throwing-brick-at-espn-headquarters/

Before this strapping young lad with his blonde bowl-cut hair turned into a reality television star and a musician, he was just growing up along the coast of sunny California and learning all about music from David Foster. Aside from being an… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/27/guess-who-this-boy-in-suspenders-turned-into/

Nicolas Cage is set to portray Count Dracula in a new horror-comedy flick that's coming out next month -- but it seems he might still be in character in the Big Apple ... take a looksy. The legendary actor hit the town in NYC Sunday, where an… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/26/nicolas-cage-stylish-nyc-black-vampire-dracula-renfield/

Adam Levine is a man of his word -- in the wake of his sexting scandal, he publicly declared he was fully committed to his family ... and here's video showing exactly that. TMZ obtained footage of the singer out doing a little shopping Sunday with… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/26/adam-levine-wife-behati-family-kid-vegas-residency-sexting/

Jeremy Renner's recovery from his snowplow accident continues to go well -- so much so, in fact, that the guy is already walking again ... albeit, with a little help from technology. The actor posted a video Sunday that shows him strutting his… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/26/jeremy-renner-walks-anti-gravity-treadmill-snowplow-accident-recovery/

A CNN writer has spurred a healthy debate about Internet culture, and has posed the question of whether it's okay for white people to use Black memes ... he says it isn't. John Blake published a piece Sunday that's gotten a big reaction online.… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/26/cnn-digital-blackface-black-memes-gifs-white-people/

Elon Musk says Twitter is now worth less than half of what he bought it for -- and, if you'll recall, that was like $44 billion ... so, yeah, a BIG drop-off indeed. The Chief Twit made the new valuation in a company-wide email he sent to remaining… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/26/elon-musk-twitter-worth-20-billion-bought-44-billion-email/

Jonathan Majors' lawyer says there's evidence that'll prove he committed no crime against a woman who's alleged he assaulted her -- even claiming she's reversing her own story. Criminal defense attorney Priya Chaudry -- who's representing Majors in… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/26/jonathan-majors-attorney-claims-innocence-assault-cause/

Kel Mitchell's looks over the years are "all that" and more! Striped uniform and all ... Here is an 18-year-old version of the Nickelodeon star in all his "Good Burger" glory back in 1997 (left). This was three years after he started his acting… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/26/kel-mitchell-good-genes-or-good-docs/

Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde are hot and cold -- one minute they're duking it out in court, the next they're all kumbaya in public ... and this time, it's the latter they're showing. The exes were spotted attending their son's soccer game… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/25/jason-sudeikis-olivia-wilde-son-soccer-game-custody-battle/

Jonathan Majors was arrested in New York City this weekend -- and, according to police, he's being accused of putting hands on a woman ... but Jon's team is calling BS. Law enforcement tell us the actor was booked Saturday morning on charges of… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/25/jonathan-majors-arrested-assault-woman-nyc-new-york/

Luka Doncic says he hasn't been happy on the court like he used to be -- and while he's publicly citing personal problems ... Twitter seems to be blaming Kyrie Irving. The Dallas Mavericks PG talked to the press Friday night after the team's loss… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/25/luka-doncic-lost-smile-mavericks-blame-kyrie-irving/

The folks behind the now-viral "Big Red Boots" craze have new bizarre footwear to sell you for a nice little chunk of change -- it's a sneaker that swings both ways ... quite literally. MSCHF -- the Brooklyn-based art collective, which always seems… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/25/big-red-boots-mschf-new-shoe-backward-sneaker/

Lady Gaga is ready for her closeup in the DCU -- she was on set this weekend for the new 'Joker 2' movie ... and she's looking pretty clownish as Mr. J's right-hand girl. The singer and a ton of extras were on hand Saturday morning in NYC, where… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/25/lady-gaga-full-costume-makeup-harley-quinn-joker-2/

It's been a month swarmed with buzzer-beating shots from the stars -- making social media a packed venue. With hella traveling and lots of knockout IG posts, these celebs did not hold back from bringing their A-game! Nearly breaking the scoreboard… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/25/march-2023-celeb-hot-shots-march-madness/

Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton's duet is inappropriate for elementary school kids to sing ... at least according to a Wisconsin principal who's banning "Rainbowland" from a spring concert. Here's the deal ... first-grade students at Heyer Elementary… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/24/miley-cyrus-dolly-parton-rainbowland-controversy-wisconsin-school-ban-spring-concert-first-grade-class/

Tyre Sampson was only 14 when he fell to his death from an Orlando amusement park ride, and now the company behind the attraction is making a donation in his honor. Trevor Arnold, attorney for the Orlando Slingshot, put out a statement Friday,… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/24/orlando-free-fall-slingshot-ride-amusement-park-tyre-sampson-100k-donate/

Reese Witherspoon and her husband, Jim Toth, have decided to end their marriage, and we're told it's amicable. Reese just posted ... "It is with a great deal of care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce. We have… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/24/reese-witherspoon-jim-toth-files-divorce-end-marriage/

CeeLo Green is responding to backlash over his horseback entrance to a birthday party ... he says the idea was all in fun, and he meant no ill intent towards the horse. The singer broke his silence Friday after being dragged for the horse incident,… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/24/ceelo-green-responds-horse-backlash-horseback-peta/

There's a bear-y special ceremony on deck in Kentucky ... where the real animal inspiration behind the "Cocaine Bear" movie script is set to officiate a wedding. Here's the deal ... a museum in Lexington, KY is the current home of the infamous… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/24/cocaine-bear-marry-kentucky-couple/

Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss were dragged through the mud at the "Vanderpump Rules" reunion taping Thursday ... and we're told the show got so bad, Andy Cohen had to separate 2 other cast members to prevent an assault and battery. Sources close… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/24/tom-sandoval-raquel-leviss-vanderpump-rules-reunion-ariana-madix-andy-cohen/

There will be no summer renaissance for Beyoncé and Adidas this year ... the two powerhouses have mutually agreed to part ways. The Wall Street Journal reports Beyoncé's custom clothing line Ivy Park fell WAY below its 2022 sales projections of… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/23/beyonce-adidas-ivy-park-separate-ways-millions-lost/

Wood tells TMZ it appears Davionne had some sort of mental breakdown and shot his grandparents, though they're still working to determine if there was an additional motive. He says someone at the psych ward alerted detectives to his whereabouts. A… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/23/st-louis-rapper-woozy-the-goat-murder-grandparents-psych-ward-blood/

America's crackdown on TikTok might just be a way for lawmakers to look good on camera, but that doesn't mean a potential ban of the app nationwide is just for show ... so says Taylor Lorenz. The Washington Post's top tech reporter joined us on… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/23/tiktok-congress-hearing-ban-app-ceo-shou-zi-chew/

Tyson Fury is in a MUCH better mood after going TF off on Oleksandr Usyk earlier Thursday ... 'cause the boxing superstar announced his wife is pregnant with their 7th baby!! Just hours ago, the Gypsy King publicly unleashed on Usyk after the two… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/23/tyson-fury-announces-wife-pregnant-7th-child/

A source close to production tells us Raquel Leviss is expected to be on set to film her parts of the reunion later in the afternoon. The drama is unfolding on the set of the "Vanderpump Rules" reunion show ... the cast members arrived around 9:45… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/23/vanderpump-rules-reunion-taping-cast-scandoval/

Lil Nas X's presence on social media has got him in some hot water once again ... with people saying his tweet about 'gays' in Africa is incredibly insensitive on the heels of serious anti-gay legislation in Uganda. The "Old Town Road" rapper was… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/23/lil-nas-x-slammed-africa-comment-tweet-anti-lgbtq-gay-uganda-law/

The Blackhawks said the NHL made the decision to prevent the org. from wearing Pride-themed warm-up jerseys ... after discussions with security officials. Chicago coach Luke Richardson called the move "an unfortunate situation" -- adding, "that’s… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/23/nhl-chicago-blackhawks-not-wearing-pride-warm-ups-russia-passed-anti-lgbtq-law/

Before this New York City baby was starring on a hit television series, she was just teething on her baby socks, growing up in a household of actors and taking the subway to the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan. At just 7 years old,… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/23/guess-who-this-sweet-baby-turned-into/

Wayne Swinny, founding member and guitarist of the band Saliva, is dead after suffering a brain hemorrhage. A rep for the band tells us, "It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Wayne Swinny, the guitarist of Saliva. Wayne passed… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/22/saliva-guitarist-wayne-swinny-dead-dies/

"Vanderpump Rules" star Ariana Madix knows how to keep herself satisfied following a messy split from her boyfriend ... because she signed a deal with a sex toy company. Ariana made the announcement Thursday with a social media post, telling fans… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/22/vanderpump-rules-ariana-madix-partners-sex-toy-company-vibrator-tom-sandoval-cheating-scandal/

The Securities and Exchange Commission is cracking down on Crypto companies ... and some big-name celebs -- including Jake Paul, Lindsay Lohan and Soulja Boy -- who praised the currency companies while getting paid without disclosing it ... and… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/22/jake-paul-lindsay-lohan-soulja-boy-settle-sec-crypto-promotion/

Wayne Swinny, founding Member and guitarist of the band Saliva, is currently battling for his life in the ICU after suffering a brain hemorrhage ... TMZ has learned. The group shared the news Wednesday, with a statement saying, "Our dear brother… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/22/saliva-band-guitarist-wayne-swinny-icu-brain-hemorrhage/

Scary news for Alexa Bliss ... the WWE superstar says she was recently diagnosed with skin cancer, and now she's urging everyone to "get your skin checked!" Bliss revealed the diagnosis this week, saying she had a biopsy done on a spot on her face… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/22/alexa-bliss-reveals-skin-cancer-diagnosis-surgical-procedure-remove-wwe/

Marvin Gaye III is waving the white flag on his marriage ... filing for divorce just two months after he was arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at his wife. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Marvin Gaye's son beelined it to court… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/21/marvin-gaye-iii-files-divorce-wife-wendy-domestic-violence-arrest/

Ja Morant is adamantly denying he has a drinking problem after the NBA concluded he was intoxicated when he flashed a gun on Instagram earlier this month ... telling reporters alcohol was NOT the reason he entered a counseling program. Morant spoke… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/21/ja-morant-says-no-alcohol-problem-suspension-gun-video-grizzlies-nba/

Before J. Cole was smoking his rap competition, he was regularly smoking cigarettes in elementary school -- but he credits his mother for setting him straight!!! Cole made the shocking confession on Golden State Warriors General Manager Bob Myers'… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/21/j-cole-smoking-cigarettes-six-years-old-forest-hills-drive/

Jonathan Bennett is offering up a slice of paradise ... he's selling his fun house in Palm Springs and he's looking to walk away with some change in his pocket. The "Mean Girls" star listed the charming home, which he playfully calls Mai Tai Manor,… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/21/mean-girls-star-jonathan-bennett-selling-lists-palm-springs-home-fun-house/

"1000-Lb. Sisters" star Amy Slaton's hubby Michael Halterman is callin' it quits on their marriage -- he recently filed for divorce. Michael filed last week in Union County, Kentucky, TMZ has confirmed ... starting the process to officially end… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/21/amy-slaton-1000-pound-sisters-husband-michael-halterman-files-divorce/

The Weeknd is officially the G.O.A.T ... at least, according to the folks at Guinness World Records, whose data shows he's officially the most popular artist on the planet!!! Weeknd just broke 2 new records on Spotify ... one for most monthly… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/21/the-weeknd-guinness-world-records-most-popular-artist-spotify-dawn-fm/

Jimmy Garoppolo's Raiders career might start off with a bang -- that is, if he accepts a once-in-a-lifetime offer from two Nevada brothel workers ... who tell TMZ Sports they wanna hook him up with free sex forever!! The two lovely ladies are… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/21/jimmy-garoppolo-chicken-sheri-ranch-brothel-caitlin-bell-alice-little-sex-workers-las-vegas-raiders-nfl/

There's a family battle brewing among The Isley Brothers ... with Rudolph Isley accusing his younger brother Ronald Isley of going behind his back and possibly cutting him out of a ton of money. According to a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Rudolph… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/20/the-isley-brothers-rudolph-sues-brother-ronald-over-trademark-rights-band-name/

Ja Morant is officially back with the Grizzlies following his gun video suspension ... and his head coach said if everything goes according to plan, the superstar will suit up for Memphis as early as Wednesday. The 23-year-old, who had been away… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/20/ja-morant-returns-to-grizzlies-coach-hopeful-star-plays-wednesday/

A United pilot scheduled to fly on 9/11 says he lived in denial for years about the possibility hijackers targeted his plane that day ... but he's more convinced than ever now. We talked to Tom Mannello Monday on "TMZ Live" about that fateful day,… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/20/united-airlines-flight-23-pilot-convinced-fifth-plane-911-convinced/

Amanda Bynes has been placed on a psychiatric hold after she was found roaming the streets naked and alone ... TMZ has learned. An eyewitness tells us ... Bynes was seen walking near downtown Los Angeles early Sunday morning without any clothes.… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/20/amanda-bynes-psychiatric-hold-5150-mental-health-found-naked-roaming-streets/

Jalen Carter's tumultuous March might have cost himself some serious coin ... because former NFL GM Michael Lombardi tells TMZ Sports he'd now have "a lot of concern" drafting the UGA star if he were still running a team. Carter was hit with two… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/20/ex-nfl-gm-says-hed-have-a-lot-of-concern-drafting-jalen-carter-after-tumultuous-march/

Before this cutie decked out in floral print turned into a model and socialite, she was just heading off to ballet class in New York City, watching her dad act on the big screen and growing up in Long Island, New York. When this gorgeous gal isn't… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/20/guess-who-this-lil-girl-with-blunt-bangs-turned-into/

Def Leppard's Rick Allen is breaking his silence after being attacked last week -- and it sounds like he's actually calling on forgiveness for the alleged culprit. The rock band's longtime drummer issued a statement Sunday, which has some… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/19/def-leppard-drummer-rick-allen-speaks-out-after-florida-attack/

A new show Chloe Bailey is in -- where she's shown having sex -- has sparked a debate about racism and colorism in Hollywood ... and now, Halle Berry's been roped in. You might've noticed the latter is trending this weekend, and the reason is… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/19/chloe-bailey-sex-scene-colorism-white-passing-halle-berry/

Ben Affleck is on top of the world lately -- making movies with his best bud, and having his wife star in films he's producing ... which he says is the pinnacle of success and happiness. The actor-director sat down with CBS Sunday Morning for a… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/19/ben-affleck-happier-than-ever-matt-damon-air-artists-equity/

MTV's "The Challenge" star Nelson Thomas' GoFundMe is getting some serious support after his car crash, and some of the donations are coming from fellow reality stars. The charity campaign quickly picked up steam after going live earlier this week… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/19/the-challenge-nelson-thomas-reality-stars-donate-gofundme/

From the pixie cut to the classic bob ... hidden under this venomous-looking image is an actress who rocks any hairstyle she's workin' with. The characters and parts she's played throughout her career have definitely cemented her spot as one of the… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/19/celebrity-scramble-guess-who/

San Francisco is one of the few cities that appears to be seriously considering reparations for its Black residents -- and there are some hard figures on the table ... from $1 to millions. SF's Board of Supervisors -- consisting of 11 members --… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/18/san-francisco-open-giving-black-residents-5-million-reparations/

The lady who inspired "Mean Girls" is pissed Tina Fey and Paramount have cashed in on her work while she's been left with zilch ... and now, she says she's doing something about it. Author Rosalind Wiseman told the NY Post this weekend that she and… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/18/mean-girls-author-rosalind-wiseman-threaten-tina-fey-paramount/

James Gunn's new DCU has yet to see the light of day -- and shedding the old guard is proving brutal ... both at the box office and on Twitter, where it's all Zack Snyder all day. First, there's 'Shazam 2' -- which just hit theaters this weekend,… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/18/shazam-2-bad-start-box-office-two-year-anniversary-snyder-cut/

Colin Cowherd has a new hot take that Sports Twitter is NOT reacting well to whatsoever -- and it entails Michael Jordan ... not really being all that great without some key pieces. The FS1 broadcaster jumped on his own podcast network, The Volume,… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/18/colin-cowherd-michael-jordan-legacy-phil-jackson-scottie-pippen/

You'd think Andrew Lloyd Webber would be feeling the pressure of having to craft King Charles' coronation music -- but the dude is pretty relaxed ... hilariously so, in fact. The Broadway legend -- responsible for the numbers heard in "Cats," "The… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/18/andrew-lloyd-webber-dishes-king-charles-coronation-assignment-music/

A Los Angeles-based meteorologist fainted during a live TV broadcast this weekend -- and there's still no word on her condition after the terrifying moment was caught on camera. Alissa Carlson Schwartz was helping CBS L.A.'s KCAL team kick off the… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/18/cbs-los-angeles-kcal-meteorologist-alissa-carlson-faints-tv/

Have a mess? No stress! Spring cleaning is here, so take a page out of the stars' books and get your pantries clean and lean! Step into the spiffy pantries of top-shelf organizers like Mindy Kaling, Busy Philipps and Chrissy Teigen who know a thing… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/18/celebrity-pantries-guess-who-spring-cleaning/

Cher is once again looking to unload her massive Malibu mansion ... putting the estate she's called home for decades back on the market, at a reduced price. Real estate sources tell TMZ ... the pop icon's oceanfront property is now going for $75… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/17/cher-relists-malibu-home-10-million-price-cut/

Ashley Graham isn't looking to expand her family, revealing her husband actually had a vasectomy to prevent any chance of having more kiddos in the future. Ashley got candid on the 'Milk Drunk' podcast, founded by Bobbie -- an organic formula… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/17/ashley-graham-reveals-husband-vasectomy-podcast/

It's St. Patty's Day and folks all over -- Irish or not -- are celebrating the holiday ... so we've got a look at some of your fave celebs all decked out in green. 'DWTS' staple Cheryl Burke went all out ... wearing an all-green outfit and sharing… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/17/celebrities-go-green-st-patricks-day-2023/

Lance Reddick, famous for his work on HBO's "The Wire" and the "John Wick" movie franchise has died ... TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Lance's body was discovered at his Studio City home Friday morning around 9:30 AM. His… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/17/the-wire-star-lance-reddick-dead-dies/

Joe Mixon's sister turned herself in to authorities on Thursday after she was charged for her alleged role in a shooting at the NFL star's home earlier this month ... and on Friday, she pleaded not guilty to all counts -- TMZ Sports has confirmed.… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/17/joe-mixon-sister-turns-herself-in-pleads-not-guilty-to-charges/

Julia Fox says she's embarrassed by her brother's troubling arrest, but she's looking at the silver lining of it all ... hoping it'll force him to get some help. Julia shared a TikTok video Thursday addressing the police raid -- which turned up… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/17/julia-fox-defends-brother-dad-embarrassed-arrest-raid/

Matt Barnes is way behind on child support payments ... a judge just ordered him to fork over more than six figures in back payments to his ex-wife Gloria Govan. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the former NBA baller owes Gloria… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/16/matt-barnes-behind-child-support-payments-owes-ex-wife-gloria-govan-133k/

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott want to make their son's name change official in the eyes of the law ... TMZ has learned. The famous parents filed new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, asking to switch the kiddo's name from Wolfe Jacques Webster to Aire… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/16/kylie-jenner-travis-scott-legally-change-name-aire/

Day One without Ezekiel Elliott as his teammate hasn't exactly gone smoothly for Dak Prescott ... the Cowboys star quarterback said he's awfully sad his BFF won't be playing alongside him in Dallas again. Dak spoke publicly about Elliott's release… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/16/dak-prescott-emotional-over-ezekiel-elliotts-cut-i-m-hurt/

L.A.'s new "mansion tax" is about to go into effect, forcing sellers to cough up a ton of cash if their property sells for at least $5 million ... and Josh Altman is one of many real estate agents who think it's absurd. Josh joined us Thursday on… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/16/million-dollar-listing-josh-altman-los-angeles-mansion-tax/

Terrible news for New York Mets fans -- Edwin Díaz is most likely out for the season ... after the star closer tore his patellar tendon while celebrating a big win at the World Baseball Classic. Díaz suffered the injury on the field Wednesday ...… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/16/mets-star-edwin-diaz-tears-patellar-tendon-celebrating-world-baseball-classic-win-miss-season/

Paris Hilton is getting a lot of things off her chest in her new memoir, now revealing she felt a great deal of shame after Pink mimicked her infamous sex tape in her music video. Paris says she felt unsupported when the singer parodied her 2003… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/16/paris-hilton-pink-stupid-girls-music-video-sex-tape-shame/

Jacob Elordi is scared ... he says a male fan with a criminal history keeps showing up at his home with unwanted gifts, and even though he's told the guy to scram, the dude is professing his love for him. The "Euphoria" star beelined it to court… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/15/euphoria-jacob-elordi-restraining-order-alleged-stalker/

Ja Morant is making one thing clear -- the gun he flashed in a Colorado strip club was NOT his -- but as far as whose weapon it was, the NBA star is remaining tight-lipped. The Grizzlies guard sat down for a one-on-one interview with ESPN's Jalen… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/15/ja-morant-gun-wasnt-his-instagram-live-video-grizzlies/

Diddy is officially throwing his Sean John hat in the ring to purchase BET, a necessary buy in his eyes as he believes Black Entertainment Television should be ... well, um, Black-owned!!! As far as Diddy's concerned, media is the world's most… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/15/diddy-bet-sale-tyler-perry-byron-allen-revolt-tv/

Ja Morant was just hit with an 8-game suspension without pay for flashing a gun at a strip club earlier this month ... with NBA commissioner Adam Silver calling his conduct "irresponsible, reckless and potentially very dangerous." Ja -- who met… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/15/ja-morant-suspended-8-games-flashing-gun-video-strip-club-memphis-grizzlies/

Aaron Rodgers just admitted he wants to be a New York Jet in 2023 ... saying it's clear to him the Green Bay Packers no longer want him. The star quarterback broke everything down about his current situation on The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/15/aaron-rodgers-says-he-wants-to-play-for-new-york-jets-packers-would-like-to-move-on/

Before this handsome fella in his swag outfit and flowing hair turned into a voice actor and a Broadway star, he was just poppin' his collar, growing up in Hollywood, Florida and gearing up for college at Carnegie Mellon University. After attending… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/15/guess-who-this-popped-collar-kid-turned-into/

Alec Baldwin's gonna like this ... the special prosecutor overseeing the "Rust" shooting case says she's stepping down from the case. Andrea Reeb had been under fire from Alec's legal team, with his defense calling for Reeb to step down because… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/14/alec-baldwin-rust-shooting-case-special-prosecutor-steps-down/

Stanley Wilson Jr.'s family claims the ex-NFL player didn't simply collapse and die while in police custody last month ... they believe he was actually beaten by law enforcement officials before he passed away. The attorney representing Wilson… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/14/stanley-wilson-jr-s-family-claims-law-enforcement-officials-beat-him-before-death/

Nelson Thomas -- a star on MTV's "The Challenge" -- just revealed he is the man NFL player K.J. Osborn and three others helped pull from a fiery car crash earlier this month ... thanking the group for saving his life. As we previously reported, the… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/14/mtv-the-challenge-star-nelson-thomas-kj-osborn-rple-car-crash/

Robert Blake getting left out of the Oscars "In Memoriam" tribute was a big mistake on The Academy's part -- at least, according to the late actor's son, who's also pissed his dad's death was a punchline. Noah Blake tells TMZ ... people are allowed… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/14/robert-blake-son-noah-blake-dad-left-out-in-memoriam-oscars/

The video of Michael Irvin and his sexual misconduct accuser was finally released Tuesday ... and the footage shows the ex-NFL star had a fairly lengthy conversation with the woman -- touching her twice on the elbow -- before leaving. Irvin's… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/14/michael-irvin-marriott-video-shows-ex-nfl-star-talking-w-accuser-touching-elbow/

"The Last of Us" fans are talking about a new stand-out actor in the season finale -- a giraffe from the Calgary Zoo might be shopping for an agent after making its acting debut! TMZ has learned the giraffe used in the episode is a 13-year-old bull… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/14/last-of-us-calgary-zoo-giraffe-big-break-hollywood-season-finale/

Australian–American actor Keir O'Donnell was 26 years old when he was cast as the hilarious Todd Cleary -- the black sheep of the family who enjoys painting semi-nude portraits -- in the classic comedy movie "Wedding Crashers" back in 2005.… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/14/todd-cleary-in-wedding-crashers-memba-him/

Ja Morant won't be back on the court anytime soon -- the Memphis Grizzlies superstar just entered a counseling program and won't rejoin the team until further notice. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim MacMahon reported the news on Monday ... saying… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/13/ja-morant-enters-counseling-program-florida-no-timetable-return-grizzlies-nba/

Chadwick Boseman got a lot of love at the Oscars ... something his family was well aware of and super appreciative to hear during the big night. Allen Boseman, Chadwick's cousin and the attorney for the Boseman family tells TMZ ... "It's been… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/13/chadwick-bosemans-family-grateful-recognition-oscars-academy-awards/

It's Tristan Thompson's birthday, and he's getting some major love from Khloe Kardashian -- who's got tons of praise and compliments for the guy -- while also showing off their baby boy. KK threw up an IG in Tristan's honor, wishing him well as… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/13/khloe-kardashian-wishes-tristan-thompson-happy-birthday-tribute/

Diana Ross pulled out all the stops in the name of Oscar Sunday ... giving people in attendance at Byron Allen's annual gala a night of endless love. The former Supremes singer was havin' a blast headlining Byron's shindig at the Beverly Wilshire… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/13/diana-ross-sings-byron-allen-oscar-after-party-jeff-ross-roast/

In a not-so-surprising situation, Robert Blake, the late actor who was infamously charged with his second wife's shooting death, was left out of the Oscars "In Memoriam" tribute. There were lots of names shown during Sunday's TV broadcast as part… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/12/robert-blake-snubbed-the-oscars-in-memoriam-tribute/

Kimmel just made another reference to the slap before bringing out the presenters for Best Documentary Feature, which was the category Chris was presenting last year before he got smacked. Kimmel said he hoped this one went off without a hitch ...… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/12/jimmy-kimmel-addresses-will-smith-chris-rock-oscars-slap-monologue/

The 2023 Oscars are underway, and so far -- everything's looking pretty kumbaya behind the scenes, with no signs of hostility and violence ... just the way it should be. Check out all the hugging and embracing that's going on between the stars… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/12/2023-oscars-calm-peaceful-joyous-behind-the-scenes-award-show/

Hollywood's most famous faces are touching down at the Dolby Theater ahead of the 2023 Oscars -- and it looks like they decided to go traditional this year ... with some elegant 'fits. Check out all the stars who have arrived in L.A. so far ...… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/12/hollywood-stars-arrive-dressed-up-red-carpet-oscars-2023/

Lukas Gage has made quite a name for himself in Hollywood -- carving out a career that, oftentimes, includes him playing LGBTQ+ characters ... even though he won't self-identify. The actor recently did an interview with NYT, where he was asked… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/12/lukas-gage-refuse-identify-sexuality-backlash-lgbtq-roles/

Ariana Madix doesn't seem to have a care in the world amid the cheating scandal that Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss have thrust her in ... just take a look at these pictures! The 'Vanderpump Rules' star was down in Mexico this weekend for a… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/12/ariana-madix-all-smiles-mexican-wedding-cheating-scandal/

Glenn Close won't make the Oscars this year -- this after being tapped as one of the many presenters -- because she caught COVID ... which kinda leaves Harrison Ford hanging. The actress contracted the virus just ahead of showtime and will be… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/12/glenn-close-miss-oscars-presenter-covid/

You may be feeling drowsy from setting those clocks forward ... but no need to fear, because these skydiving stars will get your adrenaline pumpin' and encourage you to spring right out of bed! Wake up to sky-high views from daring celebs like… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/12/skydiving-stars-jump-into-spring/

Brendan Fraser's looks over the years are award-worthy! Here is a 35-year-old version of the chiseled actor lookin' cool and casual at a movie premiere in Los Angeles back in 2004 (left). This was the same year he played the role of Rick Cabot in… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/12/brendan-fraser-good-genes-or-good-docs/

Ke Huy Quan has just about everyone in Hollywood in his corner as he roars toward the Oscars -- not to mention his old 'Goonies' pals ... including one Corey Feldman. The former child star -- who acted alongside Ke in the 1980s classic -- told Page… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/11/corey-feldman-rooting-ke-huy-quan-oscars-goonies/

Tom Sandoval's business partner, Tom Schwartz, has been mum on the cheating scandal thus far -- but now, he's breaking his silence ... and, boy, is he trying to walk a fine line. A pap ran into Schwartz at LAX Saturday, where the dude seemed open… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/11/tom-schwartz-first-remarks-vanderpump-cheating-scandal-sandoval/

Shakira put her breakup with longtime partner Gerard Piqué into a song -- one that's taken over the music industry ... and which just won her a crap ton of world record awards. The Latin pop star hit 'The Tonight Show' Friday night, where she and… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/11/shakira-pique-diss-song-tonight-show-fallon-guinness-world-record/

The Kardashian Klan showed up in force to celebrate twin sisters Malika and Khadijah Haqq's 40th birthday bash in stormy L.A. Friday night ... but the rain didn't seem to dampen the mood. Kim, Khloe, Kylie and Kris Jenner all showed up at The Nice… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/11/kylie-jenner-kardashian-kim-kris-khloe-tristan-thompson-birthday-party/

Just when you thought you knew all of the secretive Scheananigans of "Vanderpump Rules", these Bravolebs have recently stunned the world! Yes, their bods are smokin' hot, but some of their latest sexcapades are not! Take a much-needed time-out from… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/11/vanderpump-rules-hot-shots-guess-who/

Buffalo Wild Wings is duping customers into believing they are chowing down on wing meat when they order boneless wings, when in reality it's essentially just chicken nuggets ... at least according to a new lawsuit. The nationwide restaurant chain… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/10/buffalo-wild-wings-sued-boneless-chicken-wings-no-wing-meat-chicken-nuggets-class-action/

Lisa Marie Presley's ex-husband Michael Lockwood has filed legal docs to allow him to represent the interests of their twins in an upcoming critical hearing that involves millions of dollars. According to the docs, obtained by TMZ, Lockwood is… source https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/10/lisa-marie-presley-twins-michael-lockwood-trust-court-priscilla/