Blacc Sam is singing Jay-Z's praises for honoring Nipsey Hussle on stage ... telling us it was a "monumental" gesture from someone they looked up to since they were kids.
We got the late rapper's brother at LAX on Monday ... and he told us his phone was blowing up after Jay's concert at SoFi Stadium over the weekend in Inglewood, where HOV paid homage to Nip.
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Sam says Jay's done so much for him and Nipsey over the years that people just don't know ... from a music standpoint and a business side.
Lamar Odom is pivoting to a new career ... becoming the first NBA star to join OnlyFans, TMZ has learned.
The former Los Angeles Lakers star tells TMZ, "People hear OnlyFans and automatically think one thing, but I'm not here to tell you what you will or won't see."
He adds, "I've lived a pretty wild life, and trust me, there are still a few surprises left. I've always been an open book, but there are some chapters people haven't seen yet."
Alexa Bliss is taking her wild side from the wrestling ring to the recording booth ... and it's all on video, thanks to one of our TMZ tours!!!
The WWE superstar and her husband, singer Ryan Cabrera, surprised 20 lucky fans on the TMZ All Access Bus with the live debut of her new song, "I'm Just Drunk (Lexi's Texts)."
The track is made up of three years' worth of real texts Alexa sent Ryan. Yep, her drunk texts are officially music now!!!
The couple brought the party to L.A., kicking things off at Good Times at Davey Wayne’s, where they treated fans to shots and a donut-eating competition. Then it was off to Yamashiro for sushi, drinks, games, laughs and selfies with the duo -- all with the most insane view of Hollywood.
Demi Lovato had a scary start to her week after suffering a possible allergic reaction that landed her in the hospital ... but TMZ has learned she's doing just fine.
Demi gave fans a glimpse of the ordeal on Instagram Monday night, sharing a photo of herself with an IV in her arm and a hospital wristband.
She wrote, "sooooo i'm either allergic to passionfruit or sushi now!"
Danny Masterson's attorneys are going scorched earth on a California appeals court ... accusing judges of ignoring bombshell evidence after upholding the actor's rape convictions.
The "That '70s Show" star's lawyers, Cliff Gardner and Eric Multhaup, are unloading on the court after it rejected his appeal and habeas corpus petition Tuesday ... claiming judges overlooked evidence they insist proves Masterson is innocent.
Gardner tells TMZ ... the decision ignores "extraordinary new evidence" that's been before the court for more than a year ... he claims they have statements from both women Masterson was convicted of raping saying their sexual encounters with him were consensual and positive.
Sorry to anyone whose celeb crush is Joe Keery ... because he and Chase Sui Wonders look awfully cozy.
New photos show the actors sharing an intimate embrace in NYC ... and this looks more romantic than a friendly hug.
They were both sporting casual attire during the sweet moment ... Joe had a backpack slung over his shoulder and a navy bandana on his head ... and Chase wore a red sweater and some white pants.
Real estate moguls Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexanderhave each been sentenced to 30 years in prison after their federal sex trafficking convictions.
The brothers appeared in a New York City courtroom Tuesday, where a judge handed down the severe sentence.
As we reported ... the Alexanders were all found guilty in March on 10 counts, including conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and sex trafficking by force after prosecutors claimed they began drugging and raping women as far back as their high school days in the early 2000s.
Trisha Paytas and her husband, Moses Hacmon, are speaking out after Hila Klein accused her husband, Ethan Klein, of having a months-long affair ... with Trisha admitting she's "relieved" Ethan's podcast is over after years of family drama.
Trisha addressed the bombshell allegations on her "Just Trish" podcast, saying the past 72 hours had been difficult to process for a number of reasons ... she used to host a podcast with Ethan, and Hila is her sister-in-law, making the scandal deeply personal.
As we reported ... Hila recently accused Ethan of carrying on an affair for at least six months, claiming he repeatedly lied to her about what happened before eventually admitting to the alleged relationship. The couple is now navigating a separation and co-parenting their three children.
A big-time celebrity is fighting to keep his identity under wraps amid disturbing sexual misconduct allegations ... with his lawyers warning he could take his own life if the claims are made public.
The unnamed star is asking a London court to block two major news outlets from identifying him and reporting allegations that he used his fame to pursue sexual relationships with numerous girls and young women over the years, according to the BBC.
During a hearing Tuesday, the man's legal team argued the potential fallout from the allegations could be devastating ... saying publication would "highly likely lead him to commit suicide."
i9 Sports is speaking out after a controversial incident involving a 3-year-old at a soccer game sparked backlash ... and the youth sports organization says local league owners and team members are now receiving threats.
i9 Sports tells TMZ it reviewed what happened during Saturday's game in Winter Park, Florida, including interviews with people who were there and information available from police.
The league made it clear the call to police was NOT related to the child ... instead, a league official was reporting a disturbance between adults and seeking help de-escalating the situation.
i9 Sports says the official described the parents as "disruptive," but the organization doesn't have video of the actual confrontation and won't characterize the family beyond what was reported to police.
Former NBA star Paul Pierce detailed his dire financial situation in court ... claiming he only has a couple grand left each month after paying his bills, TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Paul says he only has around $3,793 per month ... after paying his court-ordered child and spousal support, which totals $48K per month.
The Truth says he was earning an average of $138K per month before he lost his Fox Sports gig. He says he earned around $10K from YouTube for the year and was paid over $60K from Fanatics.
Bill Gates is looking into the future of artificial intelligence ... and apparently, the Amish might have the right idea.
Speaking on The Verge's "Decoder" podcast, the Microsoft cofounder suggested some people may eventually pump the brakes on A.I. ... even as the technology becomes capable of doing practically everything for us.
Gates says people could literally decide to live "like the Amish" ... using A.I. only for certain things while keeping jobs like childcare, cooking, art and sports in human hands ... even if machines could do them better.
JPMorgan is asking a judge to throw out the sexual harassment lawsuit one former employee filed against the company ... claiming the ex-banker convinced his sister and a friend to perjure themselves on his behalf.
Here's the deal ... Chirayu Rana previously filed a sexual assault complaint against the banking giant and a former company executive, Lorna Hajdini -- alleging he was subjected to sexual abuse at Lorna's hands.
However, the bank is now presenting evidence which it claims shows Rana's sister -- Chandani -- recanting her previous allegations ... basically admitting she was not present for any events described and was told what to say by Chirayu.
Savannah Chrisley kept her engagement to Jason Galanis under wraps from the public for months ... but TMZ has learned she was telling people about their plans to marry long before making it official on social media.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Savannah was telling people as far back as late April and early May that she and Jason were engaged, meaning the couple's engagement was no secret to at least some people in their orbit.
The revelation comes after Savannah announced Tuesday she's pregnant and engaged, sharing a video featuring her growing baby bump, ultrasound images, and sweet moments with Jason, whom she initially identified only as "J."
Elizabeth Holmes' life before prison was apparently filled with more drama than anyone knew ... including a deadly mountain lion attack, a six-month escape from the spotlight and a desperate plea to keep her out of prison ... TMZ has learned.
With the disgraced Theranos founder back in the spotlight thanks to the new documentary "You Can See Everything," TMZ has obtained a 2022 letter her longtime partner, Billy Evans, wrote to the judge who would go on to sentence her ... offering a wild glimpse into their lives as her fraud case unfolded.
In the letter, Evans paints a very different picture of the convicted fraudster ... describing her as loving, selfless and even naive ... with him affectionately referring to her as "Liz" throughout.
"Big Brother" star Amber Siyavus was found dead with a mysterious white powder and drug paraphernalia near her body ... TMZ has learned.
According to a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department report obtained by TMZ, officers responded to a home on October 9 after Amber was discovered unresponsive in a bedroom.
Police say Amber was found holding what appeared to be a white snorting straw and a lighter. When her body was moved, officers discovered aluminum foil with burnt residue and a small plastic bag containing white powder underneath her.
