R. Kelly just won a mini legal battle against the feds, who just did an about-face and took the disgraced singer off suicide after he filed a lawsuit against the prison, TMZ has learned. In newly filed court docs obtained by TMZ, Metropolitan Detention Center Warden Heriberto H. Tellez — who was also named in
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Longtime couple — and collaborators Big Sean and Jhené Aiko are expecting … and no, it’s not the next “TWENTY88” album! TMZ Hip Hop obtained photos of the pair on an outing in Beverly Hills on Saturday, July 2 … with Jhené glowing and looking visibly pregnant. No word how far along she is or
Katy Perry sent a message this holiday weekend to express frustration about the Roe v. Wade decision — but all Twitter wants to do is point out what it sees as hypocrisy. The singer tweeted Monday about the 4th of July and what it means in her eyes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s
Harry Styles is devastated by the mass shooting in Copenhagen, where he was supposed to perform just hours later. #BREAKING shooting rampage in Copenhagen, Denmark; Several people shot according to Danish policepic.twitter.com/ywh4RJvt6k — Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) July 3, 2022 @AmichaiStein1 Harry canceled his concert Sunday … after a gunman opened fire at Field’s shopping centre,
Play video content TMZ.com Sammy Hagar makes most of his money from booze, books and bars … which he says is the precise reason he enjoys rocking out with his band. We will explain. The Red Rocker joined us on “TMZ Live” and we asked if he made more money outside of music … he
Janet Jackson was not impervious to technical difficulties that plagued Essence Festival — losing audio midway through her performance … but powering through to kill it regardless. The singer was one of the big headliners at the NOLA concert series this weekend at Caesars Superdome … where TONS of huge stars performed in an event
Hip-hop trailblazer and legendary dancer Bruno “Pop N Taco” Falcon has died … this according to his loved ones. His sister, Diana Wolgamott, tells TMZ … the longtime Los Angeles-based breaker and choreographer passed away Saturday at his Long Beach home. She says she believes he may have died from a possible heart attack. We’re
A woman trying to make her way into Diddy‘s BET after-party was arrested outside the mogul’s house after she allegedly flashed a gun at other partygoers. LAPD sources tell TMZ … the woman was in her car near Diddy’s house and a security checkpoint for the event very early Monday morning, and got pissed off
Ricky Martin has been accused of domestic violence in Puerto Rico — although it appears the alleged victim may be someone other than his spouse … this per several reports. Multiple Spanish outlets that operate in PR — including Telemundo — reported Saturday that a protective order is in the process of being filed and
Taylor Swift got an unwanted guest at her NYC building last month — an alleged stalker who was just arrested by the NYPD after he threatened to do harm to the singer … TMZ has learned. New York law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Joshua Christian was booked Friday night for stalking after police tracked
Kitti Jones — one of R. Kelly‘s exes who accused him of physical abuse and sexual coercion — says there’s only 2 ways he can fix himself … taking accountability and serious therapy. Play video content TMZ.com Kitti says R. Kelly needs to accept the harm he’s inflicted on his victims and turn his life
Rihanna made her first official outing since becoming a mom, venturing out across the pond to support the new father and her partner, A$AP Rocky. RiRi surfaced Friday at Wireless Fest in London, weaving her way through the crowd with her security detail as Rocky was performing on stage. She looks a little annoyed …
Play video content eliantte Alicia Keys‘ hubby, Swizz Beatz, certainly knows how to make his wife smile while she’s working abroad … all with the help of some serious ice. Alicia was performing in Milan Tuesday when Swizz and their kids surprised her with the massive bling — a piece made possible by Celeb Jeweler
R. Kelly will be in his 80s when/if he gets out of prison, but there are still concerns the old man will remain a threat — especially to minors — so, he’ll have to live under a slew of strict conditions and counseling. When Judge Ann M. Donnelly handed down Kelly’s 30-year sentence for federal
UPDATE 4:39 PM PT — Sources connected to Bret tell TMZ … he may have had a bad reaction to medication that is related to COVID … medication that triggered a reaction as a result of his diabetes. Bret Michaels is currently being treated in a Nashville hospital … a medical emergency that occurred just
Lil Tjay is making some significant progress in his recovery after the rapper was shot multiple times … and while he remains hospitalized, things are starting to move in a good direction. Sources familiar with Tjay’s situation tell TMZ he’s awake and alert, even speaking on his own. What’s most promising — doctors recently removed
Play video content TMZ.com Xzibit is ready to bury the hatchet with MTV parent company Viacom over his “Pimp My Ride” legacy — but says they first need to acknowledge he got screwed in the first place. TMZ Hip Hop caught up with the West Coast vet after he unloaded on Viacom, claiming it’s essentially
Ludacris‘ manager, Chaka Zulu, was scared for his life, and actually fired back, allegedly in self-defense, during the Atlanta shooting that’s left the music honcho in critical condition. We’ve spoken with multiple sources who have viewed surveillance footage recorded Sunday outside the APT 4B restaurant. We’re told Chaka, his daughter and another friend were leaving