Deshundre Vinson has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with his 4-year-old nephew’s drowning death ... according to reports.
The former "America’s Got Talent" contestant was arrested Wednesday in Tennessee and is also facing three counts of aggravated child abuse, according to WTVC. His bond was set at $750,000.
The charges faced by the CitiLimitz member allegedly stem from an August incident at an apartment complex pool in Chattanooga. Police responded to a separate call when they heard screaming from the pool area and found people performing CPR on a young boy.
Kenan Thompson is taking over Simon Cowell's seat on "America’s Got Talent" ... stepping in as a guest judge for Tuesday night's Quarterfinals 3 episode.
The show announced Friday the "Saturday Night Live" star will substitute for Simon Tuesday while the music mogul continues recovering from a routine back procedure.
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As we reported ... Simon is expected to miss a couple of weeks of the NBC competition show after undergoing surgery. We’re told it’s a routine procedure and not a new major health crisis.
Simon has dealt with back issues since his serious electric-bike accident in 2020, which required surgery ... and Kenan filled his 'AGT' role at the time as well!
Simon Cowell is going to be missing from "America's Got Talent" for the next couple of weeks while he undergoes a routine procedure related to his back ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Cowell is scheduled to have back surgery soon, and the procedure will force him to sit out several weeks of the hit NBC show.
We're told this is a routine procedure and there is no indication of a new major health crisis. Cowell has a history of back issues following a serious electric-bike accident in 2020 that required surgery.
Simon Cowell says Tom Sandoval would make a ton of money in the music industry ... as a wedding singer -- not as a mainstream frontman.
We caught up with the "America's Got Talent" judge and asked him about Sandoval's performance on the show back in August ... which Cowell lightly ripped apart -- telling Sandoval he liked him and his group ... but their performance of "Blinding Lights" didn't sound good.
Cowell tells us Sandoval just didn't really impress him -- as much as his fans may have liked the performance ... but, he could see Sandoval leading a "party band."
SC points out there's a ton of money in weddings and birthday parties ... and, he thinks Sandoval and his group -- Tom Sandoval and the Most Extras -- would rake in the dough if they jumped into that space.
"America's Got Talent" standout Jourdan Blue was arrested Saturday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated ... TMZ has learned.
Arrest records from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana show not only was he nabbed for DWI -- he was also booked for allegedly driving on a suspended license, careless operation, and open container in motor vehicle. We're still trying to find out additional details of the arrest.
Fans will remember Jourdan as the street performer from New Orleans who earned a golden buzzer from judge Howie Mandel during the Season 20 premiere of 'AGT' in 2025. Jourdan ended up finishing in 3rd place on the reality TV competition show.
Will Smith is literally laughing off accusations of wrongful termination and retaliation brought against him by violinist Brian King Joseph ... according to new video.
Photogs caught up with the Oscar winner Monday in London, where he appeared to be working in some capacity on his new Nat Geo show "Pole to Pole With Will Smith."
Watch the clip ... when the cameraperson asks Will about the allegations brought against him by the former "America's Got Talent" standout, Will laughs right in his face and keeps it moving.
Without even stopping to give any credibility to the question, Will hops in his waiting vehicle while the cameraperson gets buffered by security.
8:39 AM PT -- We just got a statement from Will's lawyer Allen B. Grodsky, who says ... “Mr. Joseph’s allegations concerning my client are false, baseless, and reckless. They are categorically denied, and we will use all legal means available to address these claims and to ensure that the truth is brought to light.”
Will Smith is under fire from a professional violinist who is suing the actor/musician for allegedly retaliating against him after he reported a sexual harassment incident.
Brian King Joseph filed the suit this week in L.A. Superior Court, claiming he first met Smith in November 2024 after he was referred to Smith by other artists for a recording opportunity.
Joseph says he went to Smith's home and showcased his talents on the violin, before he was offered to join Smith's music tour, "Based on a True Story," according to the suit.
Last week, it was 'back to school' for Heidi Klum's son, Johan, but this week it was: back to the red carpet with her daughter, Leni Klum. Do you have what it takes to score the minor changes?!
Long hair don't care, the iconic model (52) brought the 'perfect in pink' vibes to Venice, Italy -- donning a pink corset dress, while her 21-year-old daughter sported a black-take on a similar 'fit ...
Stick your neck out and give this challenge all you got! We believe in you 😘!
HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Heidi and Leni Klum photos!*
Simon Cowell dusted off his "Mr. Nasty" crown, making it clear Tom Sandoval -- AKA "the Most Hated Man in America" -- wasn’t about to charm his way to a win on his watch!
The Brit went full savage on the former "Vanderpump Rules" star and his band The Most Extras -- torching their pitchy jazz-rock take on The Weeknd’s "Blinding Lights" during Tuesday’s "America’s Got Talent."
Simon hated it so much he was the lone judge to slam his X buzzer ... then bluntly told Tom that while he liked him and the band, they just didn’t sound good.
No need to tiptoe into Terry Crews' 57th birthday 'cuz the Hollywood hunk is in tip top shape ... Hit his special day hard with his ripped shirtless selfies!
From his days on the field to his iconic movie roles, eg: "White Chicks," the pro-baller turned Hollywood legend has more than just kept up his famous figure, he's swoler than ever!
His on-camera skills and chiseled looks have scored him big gigs like hosting "America's Got Talent" alongside Heidi Klumand Sofia Vergara.
"Makin' my way downtown, walkin' fast faces pass and I'm homebound!"
Rip through Terry's hot shots with our rock-solid photo gallery!
Simon Cowell's known for being a bit nasty to contestants on the TV shows he judges ... but, a couple wanted him to get nasty in the bedroom too -- asking him to judge them while they did the deed.
The former "American Idol" judge sat for an interview on the "How to Fail with Elizabeth Day" podcast ... and, Day asked him what people say to him most when they stop him in the street.
Kabir "Kabeezy" Singh, a comedian famous for appearing on "America's Got Talent," is dead ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Kabir died Wednesday and authorities are waiting on toxicology results to determine a cause of death.
We're told he had a history of health issues and at this point, investigators believe he may have died from natural causes, though the investigation is still ongoing.
Piff the Magic Dragon is confirming he actually spent almost $60K to clone his late dog, Mr. Piffles ... telling TMZ he's "so glad" he did.
We caught up with the magician after the sad news his longtime performing companion and beloved Chihuahua had died ... with the "America's Got Talent" alum revealing he created a contingency plan for this inevitable day back when his pup first started getting older.
Though word of Piff's decision to clone the pup broke a while back, the British comedian assured us he "genuinely cloned" Piffles ... and even had Mr. Piffles 2.0 join him on camera for a quick hello.
Piff the Magic Dragon's longtime performing companion and beloved Chihuahua, Mr. Piffles, has died ... the Las Vegas magician confirms to TMZ.
The "America's Got Talent" alum tells us ... his beloved canine conjuror passed away on November 8th, just before his 17th birthday ... with Piff crediting the rescue dog for making his act sensational.
He adds ... "For over 15 years I’ve had the privilege and the pleasure of being upstaged and outshone night after night by Mr. Piffles. He came into my life when I had nothing, and set me on the path to a career I could only dream of. In the beginning, I may have rescued him, but in the end, he rescued me."
Emily Gold -- the teenage "America's Got Talent" cheerleader who tragically died last Friday -- will be honored by her high school football team and its student body later this week ... TMZ Sports has learned.
The Chaffey Joint Union High School District in Southern California tells us ... Los Osos H.S. -- where Gold attended before her death -- will have several tributes at its football game Thursday, including a "gold game," where fans are strongly encouraged to wear gold.
Officials added there will also be a moment of silence for Gold at the event ... which is slated to kick off less than one week after the 17-year-old was found dead under a bridge on the 210 Freeway in Rancho Cucamonga.
