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8:51 AM PT -- Lily Stewart's attorney Stephen Morris tells TMZ ... he just got the speeding charge against Lily dropped. Morris says he informed the prosecutor that Lily was being targeted by online trolls who made a slew of vile comments after her mug shot went viral.

As a result, the prosecutor dismissed the case out of concern for Stewart's safety. Morris says he's now calling media outlets and asking them to take down Lily's booking photo since the case is no longer active. Still, Morris says Lily is facing some punishment for driving 84 miles per hour in a 55 MPH zone. She has to do community service and take a defensive driving class.

A Georgia sorority girl's not letting her recent arrest get her down ... 'cause she was grinning from ear-to-ear in her mug shot -- and, her smile's got social media users in a tizzy.

Lily Stewart -- a 20-year-old university student from the University of Georgia -- was arrested earlier this month and booked on a speeding in excess of maximum limits charge, a misdemeanor in the state.

Unlike President Donald Trump's scowl in his mug shot, Lily decided to go with the Miss America look, like she just won the lottery -- instead of a one-way ticket to a holding cell.

Kanye West has just released a new song apparently featuring Diddy, Diddy's son, Christian "King" Combs and Ye's daughter North ... this after Kim Kardashian tried to get a judge to stop him.

The rapper just dropped the track on his X account minutes ago ... saying the song's titled "LONELY ROADS STILL GO TO SUNSHINE" -- before saying the producer who is currently in prison is featured on it.

'LONELY ROADS' kicks off with a voice that certainly sounds like Diddy's ... telling Ye he appreciates him taking care of his kids and reaching out -- 'cause no one else has in recent months.

A Maryland man wasn’t exactly flying under the radar after throwing a lethal punch at a United Airlines gate agent -- and the turbulent experience, including his arrest, was caught on camera.

Take a look -- 54-year-old Christopher Stuart Crittenden lost his cool over flight delays at Dulles International Thursday, screaming, "I’m done with this bulls***" ... before apparently launching a shocking swing at the gate agent who was blocking him from boarding.

The punch was so intense it sent the gate agent crashing to the floor, and you can hear the stunned gasps of bystanders before the clip cuts off.

Shamon Jones, the mother of the 5-year-old girl murdered alongside her rapper father, G$ Lil Ronnie, is standing her ground in choosing to mourn her family how she pleases ... by flexing tons of cash out in the streets!!!

After being criticized for boasting about her daughter R'Mani's designer burial outfit, Jones doubled down at a block party-style balloon release memorial in her late child's honor.

Jones posed for the phones that were streaming for IG Live ... with a tall stack of cash you'd typically see someone holding at a strip club.

Boosie Badazz's concert in Akron, Ohio was halted mid-show early Monday morning after gunshots rang out, leaving the Louisiana-born rapper fleeing for his life ... and 3 people injured.

Akron PD Deputy Chief Michael Miller tells TMZ Hip Hop ... At least one shot was fired while Boosie was performing onstage.

Boosie's actions appear to confirm the narrow miss in video ... you can hear the sounds, then see him flinch, duck, and run for cover as the fans inside the Field House Lounge scatter for safety.

12:52 PM PT -- Odell Beckham Jr. just released a more formal statement on the matter on his X page ... claiming there is "absolutely no truth" to the new allegations made against him in Ashley Parham's amended complaint.

"I was not anywhere near Orinda, CA at that time," he said. "In fact, I don't think I have ever even been to Orinda, CA. I have never done anything like that, and I would never do anything like that to anyone. I'm confident that these ridiculous claims against me will be dismissed."

A woman is now alleging Odell Beckham Jr. was one of several men who raped her alongside Diddy during a violent 2018 encounter ... but the rap mogul's legal team is calling BS on the allegations -- and so is the NFL superstar, who says they're straight up "stupid."

John Goodman has been injured on a movie set in the United Kingdom at the famed Pinewood Studios ... TMZ has learned.

A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... the actor fell while on set, but it was not related to a stunt. We're told he hurt his hip, but he is on the mend and will be back shooting next week.

The film -- an untitled flick from four-time Academy Award winner Alejandro González Iñárritu -- boasts some big star talent alongside John ... including Tom Cruise, Jesse Plemons, Michael Stuhlbarg, Sandra Hüller and Riz Ahmed.

There's no S.O.S. here ... TMZ can confirm JONASCON is proceeding as planned, despite reports the upcoming Jonas Brothers celebration event is having major hiccups behind the scenes.

A rep for New Jersey's American Dream Mall says JONASCON is "basically a takeover" of the 3-million-square-foot shopping and entertainment space ... with a source close to the famous sibs adding it will be a celebration for the fans at the Jonas Brothers' 20-year anniversary.

Why are they taking over a mall? Our source says it's all about honoring the band's roots of performing at malls before they transformed into worldwide superstars. And of course, it's in their home state, and not too far from the North Jersey suburb they called home as kids.

Red is not fashion designer Lautaro Tambutto's color -- not when it's blood on his face, anyway ... as it was after his night out on the town ended with a nasty fall on the Sunset Strip.

In video, obtained by TMZ, model Santiago Moreno is seen comforting Lautaro Monday night right after he'd tumbled down a set of stairs at the famed Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood.

Lautaro tells TMZ ... his boot got caught on the stair, sending him flying straight down a flight of stairs.

Amber Rose is claiming she had to get physical with Joseline Hernandez because she wouldn’t take no for answer when it came to a threesome.

The shocking revelation was made on the newest episode of "Club Shay Shay" … tea so hot, Shannon Sharpe was at the edge of his seat!!!

Amber tells Shannon the reason for the beef came when Joseline continued to push for a hook-up with Amber, even offering to let her hubby Balistic Beats watch from the sidelines. 👀

Tasha K was able to get out of bankruptcy with a payment plan ... but she still has to pay up on the $3.9M judgment she lost in her case against Cardi B ... this according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ Hip Hop.

On Wednesday, a bankruptcy judge signed off on Tasha K's plan ... Tasha K will make payments to Cardi from her income she brings in from her projects over time to satisfy the judgment Cardi got in her lawsuit against the blogger.

The "Bodak Yellow" rapper's inner circle also got some protection in the form of a non-disparagement clause, which bars Tasha from making any derogatory or defamatory comments about Cardi and her family.

Rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter were shot to death Monday in Texas -- and dramatic video shows how part of the murder went down.

Police say the violence erupted at 10:45 AM yesterday at a car wash in the Fort Worth suburb of Forest Hill, where Ronnie and his daughter, R'Mani, were seated inside his stationary car getting washed by machines.

Suddenly, cops say 2 men jumped out of a white 4-door Kia and walked up to Ronnie's vehicle with guns drawn, pumping bullets into the hip hop artist and his little girl.

If the boat's a-rockin', ya gotta come a-knockin' ... 'cause it might just be 50 Cent whipping the crowd into a frenzy onboard!

TMZ has obtained video of the rapper surprising a ship full of people Friday night ... after Flo Rida brought him out as a special guest during a performance at a party hosted by Houston Rockets governor Tilman Fertitta's.

Check out the video ... Flo gives his longtime friend a wonderful intro -- calling him one of the greatest rappers ever -- before 50 struts out and drives the crowd wild.

Gene Hackman's two dogs that were found alive when authorities searched his home are safe and in the care of local officials.

According to a sheriff's press release, Santa Fe County Animal Control is reportedly working with Hackman’s family to “ensure the safety of the two dogs.”

Gene and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, had three dogs -- one of which was found dead by deputies inside a bathroom closet. The German Shepherd was lying 10-15 feet away from Arakawa, who was also found deceased on the bathroom floor -- with prescription pills scattered nearby.

Jessica Alba's just like a lot of regular people getting out of a long relationship ... she's making some big life choices -- including putting a permanent art piece on her body.

Daniel Winter -- a popular tattoo artist better known by the moniker Winterstone -- tells TMZ ... Jessica came into his private West Los Angeles studio for a tattoo. While Winterstone wasn't supposed to work that day, he came in on his afternoon off to personally ink the star.

The actress got the quote "Life is transformation is life" tattooed on her arm in cursive ... running from her wrist to right around her elbow.

Sha'Vi Lewis, a reality star featured on "Project Runway" died on Monday ... TMZ has confirmed.

Sha'Vi's sister, Akira tells TMZ ... "We are in a state of disbelief as we come to the reality that our star has been caste into eternity. As the days move forward we will continue to wrap our minds around a future without your presence."

She adds of her brother, who starred on Season 18 of the Bravo show ... "While the world is just catching on to the name Sha'vi we knew he was and is great! Continue to pray as we mourn the loss of our loved one, Franklin Shavi Lewis Frierson Jr."