Politics

Fugees rapper Pras is getting ready to defend himself against allegations he was part of an international finance conspiracy … and he wants to call some familiar names to the witness stand, including a couple of former U.S. presidents. TMZ Hip Hop obtained the decorated witness list Pras submitted, and it includes Barack Obama and

Brittney Griner is spending her 32nd birthday behind bars in Russian prison … and her wife, Cherelle, is thanking President Joe Biden and his administration for working nonstop in hopes of bringing her home before her 33rd. Monday marked 8 months since the Phoenix Mercury superstar was detained for having cannabis oil in her belongings

Kanye West is following in the digital footsteps of Elon Musk and Donald Trump — buying his own social media company to speak his mind … one that leans in his direction, politically. The rapper/producer just agreed to buy Parler — a one-time defunct conservative platform similar to Twitter, which got yanked offline early last

The former Atlanta city councilmember who spearheaded the city’s “Kanye West Day” is distancing herself from him … she says she wouldn’t bestow the honor now, in light of his recent controversial statements. Natalyn Archibong was on the Atlanta City Council last year when she introduced a proclamation honoring Ye — who was born in

Darius Slay Jr. sent Meek Mill home from “Sunday Night Football” with a gift … the Philly rapper got the Eagles stars interception ball as a souvenir. The Eagles had been leading the Cowboys, 17-0, on “SNF” … when Slay intercepted a Cooper Rush pass intended for wide receiver Michael Gallup. After a short return,

Play video content Nancy Pelosi‘s down to throw hands with Donald Trump … that’s what she angrily declared in the middle of the January 6th insurrection when the President wouldn’t call off the rioters. CNN obtained this new video shot inside the Capitol that day as Pelosi’s Chief of Staff tells her Trump won’t show

Play video content Pod Save America Former President Barack Obama railed on members of his own party over cancel culture, calling out some Dems as “buzzkills.” BO jumped on the “Pod Save America” podcast Friday and laid it out, Bill Maher style … “My family, my kids, work that gives me satisfaction, having fun,” Obama

‘SNL’s cold open Saturday night was a hilarious gag on the January 6th Committee’s closing arguments, but one line produced a gasp from the audience — when ‘Donald Trump‘ asked someone during the insurrection if the rioters made good on their threat to hang Mike Pence. The casting was fantastic … from Kenan Thompson who

President Biden has no problem playing America’s grandpa on the drop of a dime, it seems — he dished out sage, unsolicited advice to a young lady … about who and when to date. JB was in Irvine, CA Friday for an event where he was touting his administration’s policies and plans to lower inflation,

Elon Musk is begrudgingly agreeing to keep his satellite internet service up and running in Ukraine … while complaining about how much money is going down the drain to do it. The Tesla chief aired out his frustration on Twitter Saturday over a decision to potentially yank Starlink access out of Eastern Europe, apparently because

Play video content TMZ.com Michael Fanone, the former DC police officer injured during the Jan. 6 insurrection, has been through the wringer since then … and says if no one’s held accountable for the attack, America’s headed in a dangerous direction. Michael joined us on “TMZ Live” to discuss the Jan. 6 Committee’s decision Thursday

Manhattan congressional candidate Mike Itkis is letting it all hang out to win votes … releasing a sex tape to show he’s got the goods to go to Washington. Itkis is locked in battle with the long-time incumbent, Rep. Jerry Nadler. The challenger is running on a sex-positive platform, so to prove he’s not all

Play video content Fox 5 Herschel Walker showed up to his Georgia Senate debate Friday, expecting barbs from his opponent, incumbent Raphael Warnock … but ended up getting a scolding from the debate’s moderator for intentionally breaking the rules with a seemingly bogus badge. The two shared the stage in Savannah to mix it up

Play video content A Van Gogh masterpiece was vandalized with tomato soup … in the name of environmental activism. Two protesters from the group, Just Stop Oil, made their way to Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” Friday at the National Gallery in London, and hurled a can of Heinz tomato soup at the famed work. The protesters,

Play video content The Jan. 6 Committee is releasing new video showing Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi dealing with a real sh**ty situation — as she tried to get troops and Congress back to certify the 2020 election results. The video, more than 7 minutes long, shows the Congresswoman and Sen. Chuck Schumer in

German track star Luz Long battled Black American star Jesse Owens during the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin — while Hitler watched — but instead of treating each other like enemies, the men became close friends. And, now, Luz’s famed silver medal from the long jump is on the block at SCP Auctions … one

Play video content CNN Alex Jones has been NAILED for perpetuating a lie about the Sandy Hook massacre, and some of the families of the children who were murdered have just gotten word from the jury … that Jones must ante up nearly $1 billion. The Connecticut jury just hit Jones between the eyes …

Play video content TMZ.com Xzibit says he’s super stoked to toke in light of President Biden pardoning weed possession inmates — but says people should understand, it’s just one small step in the right direction. The Golden State rap warrior chopped it up with TMZ Hip Hop to add his 2 cents to the brewing