Fat Joe was in the building to watch the Knicks sweep the Cavaliers, but he wasn't courtside after the home team put the kabosh on the rapper's plans ... but fresh off the victory, Joe Crack is telling TMZ Sports exactly what went down behind the scenes!
"I bought courtside tickets to Cleveland. We flew in, and they found out it was Fat Joe early afternoon and they were like, 'Yo, you're dead on the tickets,'" Joe told us Tuesday afternoon in New York City.
He then turned to buddy off camera and asked ... "I wonder, did we even get the money back from the tickets? We might've gotten robbed for the money."
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The cast of "Yellowstone" doesn't mess around when it comes to Western fashion … and that includes a good pair of jeans.
Whether you love Kayce Dutton's classic cowboy style or Beth Dutton's fresh take on ranchwear, we've got you covered with denim looks inspired by the show.
From OG Wrangler staples to classic Levi's fits, these are the styles bringing cowboy-core straight into your closet.
Before this beach boy was part of the reality TV drama, he was was just growing up in Pittsburgh, playing lacrosse and attending Syracuse University.
Best known for Bravo’s “Summer House,” he’s openly shared his sobriety journey with millions -- even turning it into a business with NYC hotspot Soft Bar + Cafe.
Casting for the next 'Bachelor' is in overdrive ... and among the men under consideration to be the next face of the franchise are contestants from Taylor Frankie Paul's shelved 'Bachelorette' season.
A source with knowledge tells TMZ ... an undisclosed number of guys from TFP's run are definitely being eyed ... and dual auditions are ongoing for both the next leading man -- and his group of would-be singles. The hunt for the next 'Bachelor' leading lad kicked off a few weeks ago.
A production source tells us ... shooting "The Bachelor" Season 30 may be pushed until next Janurary -- it usually shoots in the fall, but nothing is set in stone. Even if production is pushed ... we're told the show is still expected to premiere in early 2027, as previously announced.
Martin Short was concerned after he hadn't heard from his daughter in over 24 hours, so much so that he called a friend to ask them to check on Katherine... and then she was found dead.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner just released Katherine's autopsy and it reveals how Martin helped police track her down after she went MIA ... only to find her with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
In the autopsy, obtained by TMZ, investigators say Martin asked a friend to go to Katherine's Los Angeles home, where they found a note on the bedroom door, which was locked.
Ray J is laid up in a hospital bed after getting knocked out in his celebrity MMA fight ... and TMZ has photos of him with all sorts of monitors hooked up to his body.
In the images, obtained through a rep for Ray J, you see him shirtless and under some covers in a hospital bed ... in a couple snaps, he's looking up towards the ceiling and in another he's got his eyes closed as he sleeps and tucks his arms under a pillow.
Sources close to Ray J tell TMZ ... Tuesday marks Ray's third day in a Las Vegas hospital, and he's going to remain hospitalized for a few more days.
Alejandra subtly debuted her baby bump on Instagram last week -- which featured the "Grey's Anatomy" star and dad-to-be.
The future mama shared several photos showing off her pregnancy, including one where she posed sideways in white striped pants and a cropped white sweater. She also posted a beach video in a red minidress while cradling her growing bump.
Mackenzie Shirilla's late boyfriend Dominic Russosent her a chilling text message in the weeks before she killed him in a car crash ... talking to her about life being short.
In the text message, obtained by TMZ, Dom tells Mackenzie ... "Kenzie u know i love u but i dont think we should be together at this point there isnt very much time on earth."
Dominic proceeds to mention constant fights and breakups that don't stick ... telling her they need some time apart.
NFL star Josh Jacobs is facing a slew of domestic violence charges after being arrested in Wisconsin.
The Green Bay Packers running back was arrested Tuesday and booked into the Brown County Jail on five charges ... including battery, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct, strangulation and suffocation, and intimidation of a victim ... according to the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department.
Cops say they were dispatched Saturday morning to an alleged disturbance involving Jacobs ... but he was not taken into custody until today.
Amanda Batula and West Wilson are ditching the drama and wining and dining instead ... enjoying a date night in Rome, TMZ has learned.
We obtained video of the "Summer House" stars enjoying a romantic evening in Italy over a couple glasses of wine ... just ahead of Part 1 of the 'SH' reunion airing.
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As we previously reported, they're in Italy for West's cousin's wedding ... and Amanda's his plus 1.
As TMZ previously reported, Ray J has been experiencing health issues since before the fight. The entertainer was hospitalized earlier this year for heart issues and pneumonia.
'90 Day Fiancé' star Kim Menzies may still be recovering from finding out son Jamal hooked up with her bestie and fellow castmate Liz Woods ... but looks like he’s already got another familiar face in his orbit.
TMZ obtained these pics of Jamal hanging with '90 Day' newcomer Emma Perry ... the two looked seriously cozy during a night out at a San Diego club, sticking close and spending most of the night together.
A Nebraska pup apparently took "shotgun rider" way too literally ... because cops say the dog accidentally fired a real shotgun from inside a parked truck.
The bizarre incident went down Saturday in Scottsbluff ... where police responded to reports of a shooting near a convenience store and discovered a truck with damage from a shotgun blast ripped through the passenger-side door.
Law enforcement officials tell TMZ the alleged canine culprit -- who is reportedly a black lab -- was left inside the parked truck while the owner stepped away.
Eric Rosenbrook -- a reality star formerly on "90 Day Fiancé" -- cut a deal with prosecutors in a battery case involving his wife.
The deal called for Eric to plead guilty to "disorderly conduct, domestic abuse assessments" in exchange for a misdemeanor battery charge being dropped.
Eric looks like he has a path to avoid jail time here ... as long as he keeps his nose clean for the next 12 months. The plea deal comes with a bunch of conditions, most notably committing no crimes, staying sober, and not going into any bars.
Abby Lee Millerpulled up to the TMZ Hollywood Brunch Bus ready to party ... and somehow left passengers with enough gossip to last an entire season of "Dance Moms."
The chaos kicked off on Hollywood Blvd., where Abby rolled aboard the packed bus alongside Jarom from VOX DJs ... instantly turning the ride into a rolling tea session.
See for yourself ... Abby told passengers they could ask her anything -- and they definitely did!
Barry Gibb is alive and well despite becoming the latest celebrity targeted by a viral internet death hoax ... TMZ has learned.
Family sources tell us the Bee Gees legend is healthy, happy, and living life at his Miami-area home despite false reports online claiming he had died.
Rumors of the singer's alleged demise gained traction Sunday after a "R.I.P. Barry Gibb" Facebook page racked up nearly one million likes. Users who clicked through to the page were met with a detailed yet entirely false account claiming that the music icon had died earlier that day.
