Jussie Smollett wants a do-over in court, he’s asking for a new trial in Chicago and taking issue with the initial jury selection process — but he’d also willing to accept a not-guilty verdict. The actor’s defense team just filed new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, asking the judge to reverse the verdict and find
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Amanda Bynes just took a huge step on the path to personal freedom … because she officially filed to pull the plug on her conservatorship. And, it doesn’t seem coincidental she’s doing it on the heels of Britney Spears ending hers. The former child star filed docs in L.A. Wednesday to end her 9-year conservatorship.
“Jeopardy!” legend Amy Schneider is putting her winnings to good use — she just got engaged!!! That’s right, Amy dropped the news on Twitter that “Genevieve is no longer my girlfriend… she’s my fiancée!!!” She also added she couldn’t be happier to tie the knot and posted a pic of their hands on top of
Play video content TMZ.com Sharon Osbourne wouldn’t go back to CBS if they unloaded a Brinks truck in front of her house … because the bad blood is still boiling. Sharon and Ozzy were at Erewhon market in L.A. Thursday, and our photog asked the question lots of folks want to know … Whoopi Goldberg’s
Play video content NBC Matt Hutchins, husband of Halyna Hutchins, shook his head in disgust as he recounted how he felt when he heard Alec Baldwin talk about how he was grief-stricken over Halyna’s death but accepted no responsibility. Matt begs to differ, telling Hoda Kotb on “Today” it was absurd for the person who
Before this bouncing little boy with piercing blue eyes was shooting looks into the lens’ of big-name Hollywood productions, he was just another cute little kid with a bright future growing up in Germany before growing up stateside in Maryland. If you need some more help taking a guess at the strapping young man in
Play video content NBC Alec Baldwin might be regretting that ABC interview he did right about now — because it seems to have, in part, triggered Halyna Hutchins‘ husband’s wrath. Matt Hutchins sat down for an interview with NBC’s “Today” — talking to Hoda Kotb — which will be aired later this week … and
Stand-up comedian and shock magician “The Amazing Johnathan” is dead after battling heart issues for years. An assistant to Jonathan’s wife tells TMZ … Johnathan passed Tuesday night while at home “cuddling” with his wife of 11 years, Anastasia Synn. We’re told a hospice nurse had been staying with him for the last 3 weeks,
Lindsey Pearlman, the “Empire” and “General Hospital” actress who was found dead in her car Friday … had a history of depression before committing suicide … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Lindsey called her husband, Vance Smith, the day before her body was found, saying she was intent on ending her
Play video content TMZ.com Stand-up comedian Earthquake has the biggest platform of his more than 30-year career, and he’s giving Dave Chappelle all the props for giving him the big break. Earthquake joined us Tuesday on “TMZ Live” to talk more about his upcoming special, “Legendary” … the first of Dave’s 4-part series, “Chappelle’s Home
“The Wendy Williams Show” is no more … and it will become “Sherri.” Wendy has been dealing with serious health issues for months now. TMZ broke the story, the TV honchos that carry the show said Sherri Shepherd became the permanent guest host and they were monitoring Wendy’s heath and, if it didn’t get better,
The so-called “Tinder Swindler” isn’t the only one who got a bad rep from the Netflix documentary — his bodyguard thinks he did too, and now he’s threatening legal action. If you’ve seen the doc, you know we’re talking about Peter — who was prominently featured as the personal security guard for Simon Leviev …
Lindsey Pearlman, the actress with credits that include “Empire” and “General Hospital” was found dead 3 days after disappearing … the LAPD now confirms. The body of the 43-year-old was found Friday at the base of Runyon Canyon Park in Hollywood … a very popular hiking spot. Her body was discovered inside a car. The
James Gunn is ready to give marriage another go — ‘cause he just popped the question to his longtime partner, Jennifer Holland. The go-to superhero movie director posted a photo Sunday that confirmed his engagement, showing Holland seated across from him taking a sip of a beverage … while flashing a giant rock on that
“Baywatch” actress Alexandra Daddario had the scare of her life Saturday … when an irate man with a loaded gun went to her home and went off screaming something about her. LAPD cops rushed to the scene and found the guy standing outside Alexandra’s house. They told him to leave but he refused. As police
The investigation into the shooting death of ‘Walking Dead’ actor Moses J. Moseley just took a dramatic turn … although cops believed he took his own life, new evidence suggests otherwise … possibly foul play. Moseley’s body was found in his car January 26, with a bullet wound to his head and a gun sitting
Play video content TMZSports.com If anyone is going through it right now … watch this clip. Jay Glazer has an invaluable reminder for those battling mental health struggles … telling TMZ Sports it’s important for everyone to remember “we deserve to stay alive.” The Fox Sports insider let his emotions pour out last week …
Netflix is turning the page from Dave Chappelle‘s ‘Closer’ controversy by staying in business … with Dave Chappelle, and rolling out new comedy specials with his fingerprint all over ’em. Dave and the streaming platform announced a new standup comedy series Friday called, “Chappelle’s Home Team” … which will focus on comics handpicked by DC