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Universal Music Group is being sued by a man who claims he worked with huge acts like Johnny Cash, Twisted Sister and Shania Twain and is owed over $72 million for unpaid services.

In the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, a man named Gary Douglas Peabody claims Johnny Cash called him up in 1970 and asked him to come to New York to get signed as a singer or backup singer and writer. He says Cash was working for UMG.

He claims Johnny called him up again in 1974 and told him UMG owed him $25 million ... asking him to come to NY to collect the funds.

Kylie Jenner is wearing another revealing swimsuit in a new set of super sexy pics ... but this time she's got a caveat separating this batch from the last ... she's ready for summer!!!

Jenner slipped into a skimpy one-piece for a new round of thirst traps blasted out on social media ... and she's busting out of the top.

Kylie's on an epic heater ... this month we've seen her posing in all sorts of hot shots in barely-there swimwear down in Turks and Caicos ... and it looks like this may be from the same trip. If so, she really got her bang for the buck.

The Pennsylvania woman accused of pooping on someone else's car in a road rage incident appeared in court this week ... and while her legal troubles got worse -- her lawyer hopes a deal can still be squeezed out.

Christina Solometo was arrested earlier this month after she allegedly dropped a deuce on the hood of another motorist's car in a traffic dispute ... and it was caught on TikTok -- thus the "Delco Pooper" was born.

David Klayman, Christina's lawyer, tells TMZ … he is hopeful the case can be resolved before going to trial -- but for the moment, a plea deal has not been offered by prosecutors.

Kim Kardashian can officially fling her graduation cap into the air and her law books into the trash ... 'cause she just completed her law program.

The reality television star celebrated the achievement in a backyard -- the only student in her law school class -- as two of her mentors lauded her with praise in videos posted by her sister Khloé.

One of them calls it "one of the most inspiring legal journeys we've ever seen" ... swearing Kim pulled herself up by her high heel straps -- no ivory tower shortcuts for her.

Justin Bieber just can't catch a break these days ... because he got a parking ticket Tuesday in L.A., and it was all caught on video -- and so was his crotch grab!

TMZ obtained footage of the troubled singer walking out of a commercial bank in Bev Hills — only to have a surprise waiting for him on the windshield of his Mercedes G-Wagon parked out front ... an annoying parking ticket.

Our sources say earlier, Bieber had difficulties trying to park the sizable vehicle inside a garage because the G-Wagon exceeded the height limit.

Diddy's former employee George Kaplan says part of his work as an executive assistant at Combs Enterprises called for him to set up hotel rooms for his boss ... complete with some staples for a "freak-off" -- like lube, baby oil and candles.

Kaplan testified Wednesday in Diddy's federal criminal trial in NYC, telling the jury he booked rooms for Diddy at hotels in New York, Miami and Los Angeles -- including at the InterContinental Hotel, where Diddy was later seen on video beating Cassie in March 2016 -- although Kaplan said he only worked for Diddy from 2013 to 2015.

He told jurors he would book rooms for Diddy using the alias Frank Black ... which he says was derived from one of The Notorious B.I.G.'s nicknames, Frank White.

SZA is sticking by her homegirl Megan Thee Stallion ... and telling Tory Lanez supporters to either get their man'z to file something in court or STFU!!!

The Diamond-selling R&B singer found herself in alignment with a post by social media legal influencer The Luncheon Lawyer on Tuesday ... which shades Tory's team for seeking public attention instead of alerting the government to the new evidence they've found.

SZA shamed all of Tory's delusional fans in the IG post ... "The density!!!!! I'm actually SO shocked at the amount of ppl fully comfortable bullying a woman that's proven to be a victim of assault ??! Like out loud where other ppl can see you ?? Lmao u finna be stupid OUTLOUD?”

Aaron Rodgers is making it clear, he doesn't believe transgender women should be allowed to compete in sports against biological females ... insisting this week anyone who disagrees with him "is actually anti-woman."

Rodgers broached the controversial subject while on Wednesday's episode of the "Joe Rogan Experience" ... and the NFL quarterback explained he thinks anyone who was born a male has too much of an inherent advantage when competing against those who weren't.

"You're not seeing trans men dominating anything," the future Pro Football Hall of Famer said. "It's because there's a biological difference."

Sharay Hayes, an exotic male dancer known as "The Punisher," tells us he's unsure why federal prosecutors called him as a witness in the Diddy trial ... because he says he never saw Diddy do anything that seemed illegal and thinks his testimony may have actually helped the defense.

"The Punisher" joined us on "TMZ Live" Wednesday and we asked him if prosecutors gave him any indication why they wanted to get him on the stand, because his testimony Tuesday left many people wondering how prosecutors thought it related to any of the charges against Diddy.

Hayes says he is still confused as to why his testimony was necessary ... telling us he let prosecutors know from the jump he didn't see anything that looked criminal during his sexual interactions with Diddy and Cassie.

President Donald Trump was dishing compliments left and right during the Florida Gators' national championship celebration ... making note of their good looks, hair and how some guys are taller than his son, Barron!!

No. 47 opened the doors of the White House to celebrate the top dogs in NCAA men's basketball on Thursday ... and he issued a few jokes as he recognized their journey to the school's third title in the program's history.

At one point in the meeting, Trump shifted from their skills to their appearance ... admitting they're all "good looking guys."

Conservative commentator Michael Knowles says President Donald Trump looking into celebrities that didn't support him isn't a big deal ... 'cause he claims Democrats have done investigations just like it after past elections.

We caught up with the longtime Daily Wire host on "TMZ Live" Wednesday ... and, he tells us he doesn't see Trump's recent social media posts saying he plans to investigate whether Kamala gave music artists money in exchange for a performance and endorsement.

Knowles points to Obama's administration looking into groups associated with the Tea Party more than a decade ago, and Joe Biden's administration sending agents down to Mar-a-Lago looking for classified documents as proof that this kind of investigation is typical in modern politics.

Derek Hough may just be givin' his wife Hayley Erbert a run for her money 'cuz the dancing duo got caught red-handed wearing the same short dress ... and dare we say, Derek's killin' it?!

Put your judging skills to the test, give a good 1-2, and answer this dynamic question:

Who'd You Rather?!

3:53 AM PT -- Kneecap has slammed the UK government after band member Liam O'Hanna -- stage name Mo Chara -- was charged with a terrorism offense, calling the move "political policing."

The band as a whole says they vehemently deny any "offense" and question the Metropolitan Police's motives.

They claim the "carnival of distraction" takes away from the real story -- genocide -- and accuse the UK of abetting "slaughter and famine in Gaza."

The post wraps ... "We stand proudly with the people. You stand complicit with the war criminals. We are on the right side of history. You are not. We will fight you in your court. We will win. Free Palestine."

Liam O'Hanna -- a member of the Irish-language rap group Kneecap -- has been charged with a terrorism offense ... according to the Metropolitan Police in London.

The rapper -- who goes by his Irish name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh online -- was charged with displaying a flag in support of the terrorist organization Hezbollah.

The incident in question appears to be related to a November 2024 concert, where Liam held out a bright yellow flag with green lettering ... which appears to be a flag of the terrorist group.

The biggest names in racing got an early look at the new "F1" movie starring Brad Pitt ... and they brought along their stunning partners for the fun!!

The official Formula One account shared a short vid of guys like Charles Leclerc, George Russell and Esteban Ocon arriving at the private screening -- and they were all hand-in-hand with their lovely ladies.

The Monégasque driver rolled through with Alexandra Saint Mleux, Russel had Carmen Montero Mundt right by his side and Ocon was accompanied by Flavy Barla.

Tory Lanez never said "dance, b****" to Megan Thee Stallion, but he did catch a raw deal in his shooting trial that got him 10 years in prison ... according to Florida congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna.

The Sunshine State's first Mexican-American woman elected to Congress joined Harvey and Charles on "TMZ Live" on Tuesday ... claiming there's never-before-seen evidence that proves Tory did NOT shoot Megan after a Hollywood Hills party back in 2020.

As to why a Florida politician is interested in a California case -- Luna says she became hip to Tory's plight through their mutual friend Amber Rose ... and as she began to dig deeper, she claims she's found several inconsistencies in the prosecution's arguments.

Jeremy Renner remains among the living, which is pretty great news for of his family, friends and fans ... but there is someone who has a slight issue with it -- the actor himself.

The Marvel star made an unusual admission recently on Kelly Ripa’s "Let’s Talk Off Camera" podcast, when talking about nearly dying in a 2023 snowplow accident in Northern California ... in which several of his bones were turned to dust when he was crushed.

JR told Kelly being alive is all well and good ... but he was also "pissed" for a time about being revived ... 'cause the experience of dying was pretty freaking sweet.