Celebrity Justice

Play video content TMZ.com Britney Spears has had a fascination with knives, and as the conservatorship came to an end, those caring for her prepared a list of recommendations, including this one — keep knives away from her. Multiple sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … there were a number of recommendations as the conservatorship

Play video content BACKGRID Ed Sheeran is sharing his good vibes with fans on the heels of winning his Marvin Gaye legal case … belting out tunes and giving fans a show outside of his NYC pop-up shop. The “Perfect” singer put on an impromptu show on top of a car Friday outside his Wooster

The jury has spoken in Ed Sheeran‘s copyright trial — he’s been found not liable for ripping off one of Marvin Gaye‘s classics, “Let’s Get It On.” The singer received the verdict on Thursday in a Manhattan federal court after a jury made the decision. As we reported, the estate of Ed Townsend, co-writer of

Trey Songz is now off the hook for his alleged bowling alley beatdown last year — because we’ve learned the most serious charges have been dropped. Songz pled guilty Tuesday to a single disorderly conduct violation in connection with the incident … while prosecutors agreed to dismiss the 10 original charges against him, which included

Play video content TMZ.com A Southern California police officer beat an unarmed Black man with a baton during an arrest — which has echoes of Rodney King … but cops say this guy instigated it. Check out this video, obtained by TMZ, which shows an older gentleman retreating with his hands up while being pursued

Imagine if jury duty always included a live performance from Ed Sheeran — that’s what jurors got during his trial for allegedly ripping off Marvin Gaye‘s classic, “Let’s Get It On.” Ed took the stand Thursday in a Manhattan federal courtroom, and at one point had his guitar with him to show the jury exactly

Kanye West says he never screwed his ex-business manager out of a payday in a new countersuit … firing back with claims their arrangement came about when he was stressed out and in the middle of his divorce. TMZ Hip Hop obtained docs filed by Kanye and his Yeezy brand … where he claims the

Jen Shah‘s husband will NOT be making any appearances in the upcoming season of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” — while she’s doing time — even though producers tried to get him on camera. Multiple sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … producers approached Jen’s husband, Sharrieff Shah, last month in hopes of

Play video content Gwyneth Paltrow did NOT cause her Utah ski accident … so says the jury in her ski accident case. The jury deliberated for 2 1/2 hours before reaching its verdict, that Dr. Terry Sanderson caused the accident on the ski slope. The jury awarded her what she sought in her countersuit —

Meghan Markle scored a big W in court Thursday after a judge gave her sister’s defamation case the boot. The Florida judge dismissed Samantha Markle‘s $75K lawsuit, ruling Meghan’s opinion of her experiences growing up was just that … her opinion, and that’s not defamation. Play video content MARCH 2021 CBS Samantha had claimed Meghan’s

Gwyneth Paltrow scored a major W in court in her ski crash trial, but it may not be totally over … as we’ve learned the doctor who alleged she injured him is considering an appeal. Robert Sykes, attorney for Dr. Terry Sanderson tells TMZ … “We sincerely disagree with the outcome and will consider all

Gwyneth Paltrow‘s attorney was getting superstar treatment after his big victory in court this week … and even Katie Couric was taking notice of his Clark Kent-like appearance. Paltrow’s lawyer, James Egan, was being compared to the bespectacled heartthrob protagonist, better known as Superman, by Couric and many others on social media. As you know,

Jen Shah isn’t lettin’ prison bars keep her out of showbiz — she’s developing a stage play similar to her ‘Housewives’ Bravo series, and some of her fellow inmates are all-in too! Yeah, if you were wondering what the ‘RHOSLC’ star’s been up to at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, TX — Jen’s manager,

The two women accusing George Foreman of sexual abuse 45 years ago — when they were minors — want to hook him up to a polygraph … challenging him to a lie detector test. The boxer’s alleged victims, Gwen Hunter and Denise Shipes, say George made them out to be liars and villains when he

Alec Baldwin has been vindicated in the “Rust” shooting case … at least criminally, because the New Mexico prosecutors will drop the involuntary manslaughter case against him … sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ. We’re told Baldwin has been informed the case against him is over. Attorneys Alex Spiro and Luke Nikas were expected to

Tory Lanez is still pining for his freedom despite his looming sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion — calling on the D.A. to give him a fair shake this time around. Tory released a bombshell open letter on Instagram Friday addressed to L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón pleading for the laws and God to

Gwyneth Paltrow‘s trial is about to kick off after she was sued over a “hit-and-run” ski crash years ago … and she will almost certainly take the stand. The actress’ Park City, Utah trial is set to begin Tuesday following the 2016 incident … and sources close to Gwyneth told the New York Post she’s

Nick Carter is bringing backup to the sexual battery lawsuit against him … he says he has a dozen witnesses who claim his accuser is full of BS. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the Backstreet Boys member says he has 12 people who have testified the alleged victim’s version of events can’t

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 Monday to get a restraining order against 61-year-old

Alec Baldwin‘s gonna like this … the special prosecutor overseeing the “Rust” shooting case says she’s stepping down. Andrea Reeb had been under fire from Alec’s legal team, with his defense calling for Reeb to step down because Baldwin’s camp has argued that her trying the case while also being a state legislator in New

Pete Davidson went from beachside lounging one day to a collision in the streets of L.A. the next … and his girlfriend was with him for both occasions … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us Pete and Chase Sui-Wonders were involved in a car accident Saturday night around 11 PM. Our sources say

Alec Baldwin just pled not guilty in the fateful “Rust” shooting that killed Halyna Hutchins. The actor submitted his plea Thursday, a day before he was supposed to be arraigned. As for the conditions of his release — the court ordered Baldwin not be allowed to drink, possess a gun or talk to potential witnesses

Khloe Kardashian allegedly canned one of her former household assistants after he suffered a knee injury, and now he’s suing … but Khloe’s attorney is calling BS. Khloe just got hit with a lawsuit from her former-hired help, Matthew Manhard, who says working for her was a total nightmare. According to the lawsuit, obtained by

The Santa Fe County D.A. has gotta be a little embarrassed today … dropping a key charge against Alec Baldwin that now means even if convicted he might not spend any time behind bars. The D.A. dropped the gun enhancement charge in the case … this after Baldwin’s lawyer filed a motion excoriating prosecutors for

Joe Mixon is in the clear in his aggravated menacing case — at least, for now — prosecutors dismissed the charge against the Cincinnati Bengals star on Friday … though there is still a chance they could re-file it at a later date. Officials from the Cincinnati City Prosecutor’s Office asked a judge to sign

R. Kelly is no longer facing sex-abuse charges in Chicago, where a prosecutor’s decided to drop several pending charges, but that news isn’t swinging his mood … the singer still has plenty of other troubles. Kelly’s attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, tells us she spoke with Kelly after Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced she no

Drake‘s Los Angeles mansion came under attack after a man allegedly broke in, alerting the rapper’s security, who in turn called the cops. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, officers responded Thursday night to Drake’s home after his security reported seeing an unknown man leaving the house — carrying something in the process. Play video content

A stalker who just won’t quit has gotten arrested again … outside Kelly Clarkson‘s house, and there’s a pattern with this one that is bizarre and alarming. Huguette Nicole Young was arrested Wednesday night outside Kelly’s San Fernando Valley home. Kelly already got a temporary restraining order against her and a permanent one as well,

Donald Trump just hired one of the country’s top trial attorneys, Joe Tacopina, to go after a former Manhattan prosecutor for allegedly defaming him, TMZ has learned. In his first order of biz as 45’s new legal eagle, Tacopina fired off a letter Monday to lawyer Mark Pomerantz, claiming Pomerantz falsely stated Trump was “guilty