Breaking News

Kesha got a loud show of support on her way into the NYC courtroom for her legal face off with Dr. Luke.

A few dozen fans chanted "Free Kesha" and held up signs as she walked in Friday morning. Some of the signs featured brutal commentary about Kesha's longtime producer, such as ... "Dr. Luke is a piece of s***t."

Kesha is suing Dr. Luke to get out of her contract, and has accused him of sexually and verbally abusing her for years.

He was going more than DOUBLE the speed limit -- but NBA star Jahlil Okafor is getting off cheap in his Philadelphia speeding case.

The 20-year-old was pulled over back in October after cops say he was going 108 mph over the Ben Franklin Bridge ... where the speed limit is 45 mph.

He was initially charged with reckless driving -- but cut a deal in which he was cited for "unsafe conditions" ... and fined $439.

That's roughly $7 for every MPH over the speed limit ... and he's already paid the fine.

A federal judge has rejected Darren Sharper's plea deal -- calling for the ex-NFL star to do between 15-20 years in prison (instead of 9) for raping and drugging several women ... but it may not matter in the end.

Sharper's attorneys had previously hammered out a global plea deal with 4 states -- in which Sharper would plead guilty to multiple counts of rape and serve a grand total of 9 years behind bars.

The federal judge in Louisiana said that such a light sentence violated federal sentencing guidelines and she couldn't sign off.

But that doesn't mean Sharper will end up doing 15 to 20.

The next step for Sharper is either to convince the judge that his cooperation with prosecutors should get him a reduction in his sentence OR to plead guilty to a different basket of crimes which would warrant a lighter sentence.

The UFC has launched an investigation into legendary fighter BJ Penn -- after a former writer on Penn's website claimed BJ sexually assaulted his girlfriend.

The writer is Pedro Alex Carrasco -- who went to Twitter and said BJ recently came to his home "when I wasn't there and forced himself on my girl, pulled her clothes off, then blamed me, said I looked at his GF ass."

Pedro's girlfriend reportedly filed charged is Ohio -- and the UFC has already announced it's looking into the situation.

"UFC is aware of the recent allegations made against BJ Penn."

"Every athlete is deserving of proper review and this situation, as with any serious allegation, will be investigated by an independent party and thoroughly reviewed by the UFC."

"The UFC organization will also cooperate with any law enforcement investigation."

UFC says they've put any plans to book Penn in a fight on hold until they know more about the situation.

Manny Pacquiao is doubling down on his anti-gay stance -- posting a bible verse that condones putting gays to death ... hours after he was fired by Nike.

The Filipino news agency ABS-CBN captured an Instagram Manny put up early Thursday morning quoting Leviticus 20.13:

"If a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They are to be put to death, their blood will be on their own heads."

The post has since been deleted.

TMZ Sports spoke with Manny's longtime promoter Bob Arum who says although he finds Manny's views abhorrent, he understands them because they're rooted in religious belief. Manny is a born again Christian.

Earlier this week, Manny said gays are "worse than animals" -- though he later apologized, while noting that he is still very much anti-gay marriage.

Gwyneth Paltrow's alleged stalker has been found NOT GUILTY ... a stunning development given the fact that Gwyneth told the jury the guy scared her to death.

Jurors not only found Dante Soiu not guilty on all charges, there was no recommendation that he be hospitalized for psychiatric treatment.

Paltrow testified that Soiu threatened to use a scalpel "to cut out sin" in her body. She also said she was so afraid, she got an attack dog to protect her and her family.

Cops say Soiu sent Gwyneth lots of porn and 66 letters over the years ... as well as leaving presents at her parents' home, flowers, candy and love notes.

Back in 2000, a judge sent Soiu to a psych hospital because of his obsession with the actress.

Kylie Jenner is a spokesperson for the direct rival of Kanye West ... PUMA.

It's a stunning development ... because remember, just a week ago Kanye tweeted, "1000% there will never be a Kylie PUMA anything."

We're told Kylie will be in the Spring/Summer women's training campaign, which launches in April.

PUMA says Kylie represents, "a fresh and exciting new era for fashion and we couldn't think of a more fitting and influential female to headline this campaign."

Remember, Kanye called out PUMA, telling them, "PUMA, we gone give you your measley million dollars back!!! Never try to divide the family!!!"

Family divided.

Big Ang is fighting stage 4 cancer all on her own, and wants it that way -- she got emotional about ending her marriage during an appearance on 'Dr. Oz.'

The "Mob Wives" star revealed why she was splitting from Neil Murphy, husband of 6 years, and made it clear "it's too late" to repair the relationship.

As TMZ first reported ... Ang has been experiencing severe pain lately as she battles cancer, and her family is trying alternative treatments to manage the pain.

On Tuesday's episode of 'Oz,' she also said doctors have given her a 30 percent chance of survival.

Joseph Randle seems intent on making an NFL comeback -- despite all of his legal issues -- claiming he's just too damn talented for teams to ignore.

The former Dallas Cowboys starting running back has been arrested twice since he was cut by Dallas back in November ... and during his last arrest, predicted that his NFL career was over.

But now Randle appears to be reversing course.

When a fan tweeted to Randle that he hopes his career wasn't over -- the RB replied, "I would hope not with an average like mine. And hands like these with burst like this."

He then added, "I just want to be the man you can count on over and over and over again to do his job."

When people started tweeting about his arrests and pending legal issues (underwear theft, fighting cops and speeding warrant) -- Randle replied, "People love bringing up old stuff."

Randle is only 24 years old and extremely talented ... but he's going to have to prove he's a changed man before any NFL team gives him a second chance in the league.

Manny Pacquiao says he believes people in gay relationships are "worse than animals."

Boxer Antonio Tarver says he was SET UP -- claiming he never used banned substances for his August '15 fight with Steve Cunningham ... and claims he's the victim in a diabolical frame job.

Tarver was suspended 6 months by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board for testing positive for a synthetic testosterone.

Now, in a video statement from Tarver ... the 47-year-old is calling BS on the positive test -- saying he took several other tests that same week and passed with flying colors.

In fact, Tarver says only the test administered by a company hired by the fight promoter tested positive -- and Tarver says he was set up because he's adamant he never took a PED.

Tarver says he's asked to have his dirty sample sent to an independent lab to be tested -- but his requests have been ignored.

"I'm here to tell you today that I did nothing wrong," Tarver said ... "It's a frame job."

Harrison Ford's busted leg on the set of 'The Force Awakens' just got the 'Star Wars' production slapped with 4 criminal charges in England.

The U.K.'s Health and Safety Executive brought the charges against Foodles Production Ltd. -- a Disney subsidiary -- claiming it violated health & safety codes when Han Solo went down during filming.

Back in June 2014 ... a hydraulic metal door on the Millenium Falcon slammed on Ford at Pinewood Studios. Foodles will have to face the judge in May.

Good thing they didn't see what happened to Han later during filming!

The search is over ... Andy Dalton's missing luggage has finally been recovered!

The Bengals QB lost his bags early Wednesday morning -- when they went flying out of the bed of his truck while on the way to the airport in Dallas.

The search became a social media sensation with its own hashtag -- #bagsearch2016 ... but finally, the good news arrived!

We spoke with the Richardson PD -- who tells us someone found the bags on the side of the road and turned them in to police!

Andy just tweeted ... "#bagsearch2016 is officially over! Thankful that Robert found our bags. The power of social media is real!"

LeSean McCoy has surfaced in public for the first time since the bar fight early Sunday morning -- and it sounds like he's acknowledging he "made a mistake."

McCoy was leaving the Misconduct Tavern in Philadelphia on Wednesday night when a reporter from the Philly Influencer asked if he had a statement to his fans.

It's hard to hear ... but it sounds like McCoy says, "I made a mistake but sooner or later I'll have my say." The reporter on the scene says he believes that is in fact what McCoy said.

It's a big deal -- 'cause if that is what he said, he's basically acknowledging he was a part of the brawl.

As we previously reported, McCoy and 3 friends are accused of attacking 2 off-duty police officers early Sunday morning -- causing several bad injuries including broken bones and bad lacerations.

Story developing ...

Shia LaBeouf and his mom are so determined to get back the money he loaned his uncle, they're willing to kick him and his wife out of their home ... according to his aunt.

Shia's aunt, Sharon Saide, just filed legal docs saying she's the sole owner of the Upper East Side apartment Shia's been trying to take to settle the debt her husband owes.

According to docs, in 2013 the courts ordered Uncle Barry to pay back $840k. Shia had loaned him the money in 2009 to cover business expenses. The sum has ballooned with interest to nearly $1 million.

Sharon says the deed to the apartment is in her name because it was purchased mostly with her inheritance money, and Barry's name isn't on the deed. Her point is Shia can't take it to cover Barry's debt.

She also says the apartment's worth $2.8 million -- way more than what Barry owes -- and her nephew is just trying to "intimidate and pressure" them into giving up the property.

USC athletic director Pat Haden was taken away from USC by ambulance moments ago after a medical emergency outside of the athletic facility.

We spoke with USC's sports information director who tells us ... "Pat didn't collapse. It was similar to the Notre Dame incident."

"He felt lightheaded. We sat him down. We got medical personnel. He was alert."

"At one point, we walked him to his office and we got him some hydration. The ambulance came and transported him to seek medical assistance. I'm not sure if he was taken to a hospital or his personal doctor."

As we previously reported, a USC journalism student reported at least one student saw 63-year-old Haden collapse.

USC journalism student Kelly Reinke tweeted, "Annenberg student sees @PatHadenSC carried to ambulance on stretcher outside Heritage Hall."

Back in October, Haden was hospitalized before the USC vs. Notre Dame game after feeling lightheaded.

He recently announced he would be stepping down from his position so he could spend more time with his family.