Couples

Akon's seen plenty of ups and downs throughout his career as a singer, and it looks like he's going to be dealing with some pretty big changes in his personal life in the near future ... because his wife Tomeka Thiam filed for divorce in September 2025.

What makes the split all the more shocking is the performer and his estranged wife had been together for a really, really long time before she decided she wanted out of the marriage.

We're going to take a look into the personal and professional lives of the songwriter's soon-to-be ex-wife and see what led up to the end of their relationship.

Akon's not the only musically inclined person in his family, as his estranged wife's been releasing music under the name Amirror for several years.

Her first single on Spotify, titled "Real Love," made its debut in 2020, and she released two more singles, "Move" and "Far Away," in 2021 and 2023, respectively.

Thiam's debut album as Amirror, "REFLXNS," was released in 2024, and it was preceded by the release of a track titled "Run It," which was included on the album.

Akon served as the record's executive producer, and he was also listed as a featured artist on "Far Away."

Thiam and Akon had been together for nearly three decades prior to their breakup, as she listed their wedding date as September 15, 1996.

It's worth noting Akon's marital history could be a bit complicated, as he's reportedly a fan of polygamy, although it didn't seem to be a problem for Thiam, as she claimed his partners "don’t have to see each other" on an episode of "Rie Wit the Tea."

She offered further insight into her marriage in an interview with Us Weekly, where she described "loyalty and commitment" as the keys to success in her relationship with the singer.

Thiam and Akon became parents over the course of their marriage, as they share a 17-year-old daughter named Journey, according to People.

The end of Akon and Thiam's relationship is a bit murky, as she listed "irreconcilable differences" as the reason behind their split.

She requested joint legal custody of Journey, but she wants physical custody as well, with visitation rights for the singer.

Interestingly, Thiam listed the date of her separation from the "Smack That" singer as "TBD."

Taylor Swift attended Travis Kelce's game today ... but, from FOX's broadcast and social media you'd hardly know it -- 'cause it looks like she snuck into the stadium!

While the singer-songwriter usually makes a splash when she shows up to Arrowhead Stadium to cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs, it seems no one got a good glimpse of her Sunday ... 'cause video of the star striding down the tunnel on her way to her suite didn't surface online.

Plus, the TV broadcast seemingly didn't show her at all ... so, a few outlets previously reported she didn't pull up to take in the action this time.

Jordon Hudson's in her football-lovin' era ... 'cause she wore a sweater with a clear message about her feelings to the University of North Carolina's game to cheer on Bill Belichick.

The head coach's better half walked the sideline before UNC's matchup against the Univeristy of Richmond Saturday ... shaking hands with several men while standing alongside Bill.

Her sweater -- featuring a large tiger face on the front with the words "Blind For Love" written underneath it -- might look familiar to any Swifties out there ... 'cause it's exactly like the one Taylor Swift wore in the "Look What You Made Me Do" music video.

Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes have officially split up ... a rep for Ballerini confirms to TMZ.

Sources familiar with the situation tells TMZ ... the two broke up recently after nearly three years together.

People was first to report the breakup, and they quote a source who says, "They’re two adults who gave it their all and tried to do everything they could to make it work, but ultimately couldn’t. It happens."

Travis Kelce is letting fans in on the moment he popped the question to Taylor Swift, and let’s just say he was a bundle of nerves.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end opened up during a pre-game sit-down with Erin Andrews on Sunday, revealing the proposal had him tearing up. “There were a few tears here and there. I’m an emotional guy,” he admitted. “The palms were definitely sweating. It’s been an exciting ride up to this day. I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with her.”

Trav didn’t spill every detail, joking he wanted Taylor to “tell that story.” But he confirmed the milestone moment went down last month, right after she guest-starred on his and brother Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast.

Charli XCX and George Daniel just doubled down on forever -- saying "I do" again in a stunning second wedding in Sicily.

The singer and The 1975 drummer tied the knot on Sunday surrounded by family, friends, and plenty of star power. Matty Healy -- Daniel's bandmate -- was there to toast the newlyweds, along with his mom, actress Denise Welch. Healy's fiancée, model Gabbriette Bechtel, and influencer Devon Lee Carlson also joined the celebrations.

This romantic Italian bash comes just two months after the pair's first wedding -- a low-key civil ceremony in London in July. That intimate event included only about 20 guests, including Charli's parents and Daniel’s bandmates.

Bronny James has jumped over the biggest hurdle any man faces in a relationship -- he got his girlfriend's parents' approval ... with Salli Richardson and Dondre Whitfield telling TMZ Sports the Lakers hooper is good one!!

We caught up with the famous Hollywood couple/Parker Whitfield's mom and pops out at LAX this week ... and naturally, had to ask about their kid's romance with LeBron's oldest son.

While the two didn't spill on specifics, one thing's for sure -- they're Bronny fans.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow, Tenisha Warner, has confirmed her identity for the first time as she breaks her silence on his death.

Tenisha took to Instagram Friday -- a day before their wedding anniversary -- to share a stunning photo from their nuptials in 2017 and thank everyone for their love and support during such a difficult time.

She remembered her late husband and their bond fondly in her post, writing ... "I can still hear my husband’s laugh, still feel the way he made room for every part of me — every tear, every dream."

Eric and Jessie James Decker are starring in the upcoming season of "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" ... and when they reflected on their experience on the show with TMZ Sports this week, they ensured it was "grueling."

The couple talked all about their time on the hit Fox program while out at LAX ... and they said while it was certainly challenging, they both had an awesome time.

"I enjoyed seeing her in that kind of element," Eric said. "We obviously had each other for support, but to see her kind of in a rugged, tough environment showed me a lot of character."

Liam Hemsworth's played plenty of roles throughout his life, although it looks like he's going to be taking on the role of a husband pretty soon -- because he's engaged to Gabriella Brooks!

The model shared the news about the update in her relationship with the actor by sharing a post on her Instagram account in September 2025 ... and she made sure to show off her ring, too!

Here's a look into the fashion industry figure's professional and personal lives ... as well as a bit of info about her first relationship with a star.

Brooks is originally from Australia, and she claimed she began her modeling career at the age of 14 in an interview with It's Now Cool.

She's appeared in campaigns for several high-profile brands, including Calvin Klein and Valentino, over the course of her career.

Brooks has also embarked on a career as an influencer, and she's shared promotional posts for various companies, including Tommy Hilfiger and Balenciaga.

The model also spent a bit of time at the University of Sydney, where she studied ancient history and archeology, although she eventually dropped out in order to pursue her modeling career, according to Harper's Bazaar Australia.

So, it turns out Liam's actually not the first high-profile romance Gabriella's had ... because she used to date The 1975's frontman, Matty Healy!

The model and the performer were initially linked back in 2015, and they made their red carpet debut at the 2017 BRIT Awards.

Healy and Brooks remained together until 2019, when they decided to go their separate ways.

Oh, and it's worth mentioning 2019 was pretty significant for Hemsworth, too, because he separated and filed for divorce from his now ex-wife Miley Cyrus the same year.

Brooks and Hemsworth were first connected in 2019, when the actor was pictured while introducing her to his parents during a day out in Byron Bay, Australia, according to People.

The two quarantined together during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, and they made their relationship Instagram official in 2020.

Brooks and Hemsworth made their first official appearance as a couple during a charity dinner in 2021, and the actor showed up in several of his partner's Instagram posts over the following years.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are getting married soon, but it was them who were the gift bearers on Kai Cenat's Mafiathon 3 stream!!!

Actually, the gift was from Selena, and it was for Kai's sister, Kaiya, who got set up with a grand surprise with all the latest Rare Beauty products!!!

Lil Dicky also joined the hypercharged stream, which had just celebrated having 400K viewers at once, and he, Selena and Benny signed the PC for the daily giveaway that goes to a lucky fan.

Liam Hemsworth is an engaged man!

His bride-to-be Gabriella Brooks broke the news on Instagram early Friday morning with a carousel of photos, the first of which showed her sitting with her arms wrapped around the Aussie actor ... with her left hand placed over his chest to show off a diamond ring on that finger.

She followed the adorable snap with a photo of the ocean with the sun glistening ahead, and then finally, a simple photo of her hand showing off her new bling.

Brittany Cartwright isn’t just moving on -- she’s glowing up ... showing off her best self in a fresh IG drop, hot on the heels of dating her new man, Brandon Hanson.

Check out the pics from Thursday ... Brittany went full-on pink fantasy -- rocking a plunging top that flaunted her curves and topping it off with a fuzzy bucket hat that had her making a massive fashion statement.

She finished it off with butterfly clips, a chain belt, and the whole nine -- serving a total cool-girl throwback. Even Brittany stamped it herself with the caption "Y2K 🩷," a nod to the early 2000s.

Chanel West Coast and Dom Fenison celebrated their respective birthdays in style ... putting their love front and center at a joint bash attended by their celeb friends.

Check it out ... Chanel and Dom are serenaded with the "Happy Birthday" tune while waiting to blow out the candles on their shared birthday cake ... looking as in love as ever.

Though the celebratory dessert may've been more for Chanel, as it featured a shirtless Dom on the icing. We'd take a slice of that cake ... but we digress!!!

Harry Jowsey is still hoping to work his way into Sia's "Elastic Heart" ... even though he's also "100 percent" committed to getting married on his new reality show.

We caught up with the Netflix personality at LAX airport on Wednesday, where Harry told us just how excited he is to find love on his upcoming show, titled "Let’s Marry Harry."

While Harry stayed tight-lipped on the specifics about the show -- claiming Netflix didn't trust him with the details due to his big mouth -- the "Too Hot to Handle" alum made it clear he's serious about tying the knot ... as he's ready to start a family with his wife, whoever that ends up being.

Cher was serving full-on disco diva vibes ... tearing up Studio 54 like it was still the '70s!

The 79-year-old icon had her boyfriend Alexander "AE" Edwards in tow ... the duo serving peak power-couple energy at the legendary NYC hotspot, soaking up the neon glow over the weekend.

In the clip, Cher’s basically aging in reverse -- clinging to her man while dancing the night away.