Celebrity Justice

Breaking News Rapper Hurricane Chris — best know for the hit track, “A Bay Bay” — has been arrested for murder in Louisiana … TMZ has confirmed. The rapper, who’s real name is Christopher Dooley, Jr., was arrested and booked for second-degree murder after cops say he shot and killed a man early Friday morning

Breaking News MLB slugger Miguel Sano is callin’ BS on claims he kidnapped and beat up a man in the Dominican Republic … but the Minnesota Twins say they’re now looking into the allegations. In a new video released this week … an attorney accused the 27-year-old infielder and other men of taking his client

Exclusive George Floyd‘s name seems to be heading toward foundation status — ’cause his family is already making moves to lock up the rights to something called just that … TMZ has learned. George’s brother, Philonise Floyd, recently applied to trademark the phrase “The George Floyd Foundation” — and if he gets it, he’ll be

Breaking News 3:09 PM PT — Danny was taken into custody Wednesday morning around 11:30 AM PT — at which point he was booked and eventually released the same day after posting bail. “That 70’s Show” star Danny Masterson has been charged with rape — this after being accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct

Exclusive Andre Royo — best known for his role as “Bubbles” on “The Wire” — is about to live life in the single lane, his wife’s filing for divorce after 22 years of marriage. The actor’s wife, Jane Choi, filed the divorce petition in L.A. County Superior Court to end the marriage, citing irreconcilable differences

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Pete Buttigieg says the Supreme Court ruling making workplace discrimination against LGBTQ+ members illegal in the U.S. is a step forward — but there’s way more walking to do. The ex-Democratic presidential candidate was on “TMZ Live” Tuesday to discuss the historic 6-3 decision SCOTUS handed down on the issue

Breaking News Beyonce is shining a light on Breonna Taylor‘s case … calling on Kentucky’s top prosecutor to bring charges against the cops who killed her during a “no-knock” search warrant in March. The pop star penned and posted an open letter on her site Sunday to Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, highlighting the fact

San Bernardino Police gunned down what’s been described as a homeless man, who they say waved what might have been a handgun at them … but it’s not clear if he was actually armed. The shooting occurred Saturday night at a gas station, where cops were responding to reports of a man brandishing a gun

Play video content Daniel Horowitz/YouTube The City of Richmond, CA and a handful of their police officers are being hauled into court over an incident that reeks of police brutality … and it’s all on video. According to court docs — obtained by TMZ — two black men will sue the city, along with three

Breaking News Ex-‘Teen Mom’ star Jenelle Evans appears to be leaving her volatile husband, David Eason, for good — this after the guy allegedly pistol-whipped a man and got arrested. We confirmed Eason was busted and booked Friday night out in Columbus County, North Carolina on two different charges — assault with a deadly weapon

Exclusive Faith Evans is off the hook in her felony domestic violence case … TMZ has learned she won’t be prosecuted for allegedly attacking Stevie J. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office tells TMZ … they are declining to prosecute the singer because the alleged victim, her husband, declined to testify against her. We

Breaking News Ryan Guettler — a BMX star and former X Games medalist — was arrested after he was accused of firing off a shotgun while naked outside a North Carolina home. Cops say they responded to a call accusing Guettler of roaming the streets nude with a firearm Wednesday afternoon in Wilmington, N.C., according

Exclusive Eric Garner‘s mother says George Floyd‘s death is largely responsible for an anti-chokehold bill finally getting passed in NY — making it a bittersweet victory for her after years of fighting for it. Gwen Carr spoke to us a few days after New York lawmakers passed the Eric Garner Anti-Chokehold Act — which Gov.

Exclusive Ya can’t say Anson Williams and his wife didn’t give it the ol’ college try, but the “Happy Days” star is filing divorce docs for the 2nd time in less than a year. Anson, who played Potsie on “Happy Days,” filed in L.A. last Friday … and we’re guessing all he really had to

Exclusive 12:06 PM PT — A source close to Travis tells us this is nothing more than a frivolous dispute between producers and has nothing to do with Travis directly. Travis Scott‘s “Highest in the Room” has a catchy guitar melody that appears throughout — but one producer claims Travis and his team lifted it.

Play video content Breaking News April 2020 An LAPD cop who was caught on video giving a man a beating earlier this year is now going to court … he’s been charged with assault by the District Attorney. Los Angeles County D.A. Jackie Lacey announced the charge Tuesday against Officer Frank Hernandez — who video

Play video content NEW YORK CITY The NYPD police officer who shoved a female protester to the ground — on camera — has now been arrested and charged with assault … among other crimes. Officer Vincent D’Andraia surrendered to authorities at the Downtown Brooklyn precinct Tuesday morning. He was booked for assault, criminal mischief, harassment,

Breaking News Members of the Minneapolis City Council say they’re overruling Mayor Jacob Frey and WILL commit to dismantling their police department — meaning, get rid of it completely. The stunning announcement was made Sunday, with nine out of thirteen members coming out in support of the idea, which gives them a majority that can’t

Toronto PD probably saved this jackass’ life … he showed up in blackface for a protest against racism — seriously — and yes, protesters were furious about the spectacle. The wild moment was captured on video Saturday during a demonstration in the city’s Nathan Phillips Square. The white guy walked into the crowd completely decked

Exclusive Details Kodak Black could be spending the last year of his sentence at a halfway house … but first, he’s gonna need a few dominoes to fall perfectly. Kodak’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, tells TMZ … the rapper is now eligible to spend the last year of his sentence in a halfway house, meaning, he

Exclusive Carole Baskin‘s day of reckoning is coming after a sheriff determined the will of her ex-husband, Don Lewis, was a forgery — at least that’s what Don’s daughter is hoping. Donna Pettis tells TMZ … the recent bombshell from Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister — who claims he’s certain Baskin forged Don’s will to

Exclusive Details The Kardashians are blasting Blac Chyna for what they see as a desperate attempt to take advantage of the country’s renewed focus on racism for her own gain. Here’s the deal … Chyna is accusing NBCUniversal and the Kardashian/Jenner family of racism on the heels of Gabrielle Union filing a discrimination complaint against

Play video content Breaking News “Kimberly & Beck” Two radio hosts who made racists comments on-air during the Black Lives Matter protests are joining the ranks of the unemployed … they woke up to find out they were fired. Kimberly Ray and Barry Beck — now formerly known as “Kimberly & Beck” on Radio 95.1

Play video content A man was wrestled to the ground by cops, and then momentarily got the snot beat out of him … before a vigilant eyewitness called them out and forced them to stop. The outrageous scene was shot in Compton, CA, earlier this week, and it shows L.A. County Sheriff’s deputies attempting to

Exclusive A housekeeping employee who used to work for the Trump Hotel in Vegas claims she was kept out of church (and on the clock) for years, despite being a devout Christian … now, she’s suing. The woman’s name is Sonia Torres, and according to a lawsuit she just filed against her former bosses in

Play video content The top dog of the LAPD made progress with protesters in Los Angeles this weekend, getting them to calm down and retreat … after he admitted George Floyd had been murdered. Here’s Chief of Police Michel Moore talking to protesters in the City of Angels this weekend, explaining his and his officers’

Exclusive Faith Evans has found herself in some legal trouble … ’cause we’ve learned the singer was arrested after allegedly attacking Stevie J. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Faith was arrested earlier this week at around 1 AM after cops got called to their L.A.-area home. We’re told Faith and Stevie got into a

Exclusive Derek Chauvin, accused murderer of George Floyd, has a camera focused on him round-the-clock, and cops check on his cell regularly — all the hallmarks of a suicide watch. A source at Ramsey County Jail in St. Paul, MN — where Chauvin is detained — tells TMZ, he was brought in late afternoon Friday,

Play video content Live Stream 8:55 AM PT — Merritt and Crump just finished speaking and answering questions about the tragic killings of Arbery and Floyd — as well as Breonna Taylor’s in Louisville at the hands of police in a case of mistaken identity — and revealed potential next steps to get justice for

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Music producer David Jassy says a magical thing happened while producing a mixtape inside San Quentin State Prison — rival gang members found common ground in their love for music. The award-winning producer, and ex-inmate at San Quentin, joined us Friday on “TMZ Live” to download us on his groundbreaking