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The domestic violence charge famed powerlifter Stefi Cohen was facing was dropped on Wednesday, TMZ Sports has learned.

Official documents we obtained show prosecutors dismissed the case after the alleged victim declined to cooperate. Officials added there was insufficient evidence "to prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt."

Cohen was hit with one count of misdemeanor battery in Miami earlier this month, after she allegedly assaulted her boyfriend, Tristan Hamm, during a heated dispute on July 1.

The Prince of Darkness lives on after death ... at least in the form of some of his stage-worn clothes ... which are being auctioned off to the highest bidder.

Ozzy Osbourne memorabilia is featured in a new collection of items hitting the auction block at Gotta Have Rock and Roll ... including a stage-worn black jacket from the "Retirement Sucks" tour.

The Black Sabbath frontman autographed and inscribed the custom jacket, which comes with tails ... and the auction house estimates it will sell for $20,000.

Wendy Williams' high-powered lawyer, Joe Tacopina, did not mince words ... his client's guardianship "sickens" him, and he says he's gonna sue the people responsible for it.

Wendy and Joe were celebrating Wendy's birthday at Fresco by Scotto restaurant in NYC, when he told our photog the process of getting Wendy out of the guardianship is "despicably slow." Fact is, the judge seems immovable and will almost certainly deny their motion to end the guardianship, which has lasted more than 3 years.

We're told Joe will then demand a jury trial, and based on hours of convos Harvey and many others have had with Wendy, her release is all but a sure bet. Translation: As Joe says, she's her normal self -- the same person you watched on TV.

Adrian Peterson's begun training for his celebrity boxing match with his poker rival ... and while his hands could certainly use some more sharpening, it's clear he's in great shape.

Check out some videos TMZ Sports has obtained of the Minnesota Vikings legend as he kicked off his preparation for his big matchup with Joe "Baby Joe" Castaneda ... he looked like he could still pick up a few first downs for an NFL team.

Rockin' a maroon tee, grey shorts and black shoes ... the 40-year-old showed off a svelte frame as he hit the mitts in a Houston gym.

Hannah Brown is already technically a married woman … 'cause TMZ has learned she and her fiancé filed official paperwork with the court last month.

According to court records, seen by TMZ, "The Bachelorette" star and her fiancé Adam Woolard got legally hitched on June 21 in Tennessee. It's unclear if they had a ceremony in the States or just filed the paperwork with the courts.

Fast forward to now -- on Monday Hannah posted on Instagram to share that she was on her way to France for what fans assumed was her actual wedding. In reality, it's more of a formal celebration … the paperwork's already signed, sealed, and delivered back home in the States.

Hannah and Adam have been engaged since August 2023. They first started dating in early 2021. and have talked openly about planning a dreamy destination ceremony in Europe.

No word yet on exactly where or when the French festivities are going down, but one thing's for sure … they're already legally bound, vows or not.

Adam Lambert is back on the market ... 'cause TMZ has learned the singer and his longtime boyfriend have quietly gone their separate ways.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the "American Idol" alum and Oliver Gliese broke up within the last month -- and we're told it was an amicable, clean, drama-free split.

Our sources say the romance fizzled out naturally after more than three years together.

Erik Menendez is not in prison right now ... he is in a nearby hospital being treated for kidney stones, and it's possible he will not return ... sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ.

We broke the story ... Erik is being treated with what his lawyer Mark Geragos called a "serious medical condition." We have confirmed that the condition is kidney stones.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirms Erik was transported to an outside medical facility Friday ... and we're told he is currently in fair condition.

Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox are taking their co-parenting venture international ... because they're down in Costa Rica together with their baby girl.

The rapper and the actress were photographed at an airport in Liberia waiting at the baggage carousel after a commercial flight to the Central American nation.

MGK and Megan are both wearing hooded sweatshirts ... his is black and hers is grey ... and she's holding their child in her arms. Gotta travel comfortably, especially when kids are involved in an international trip.

Ice Cube tells us he will always remember Malcolm-Jamal Warner for being an honest reflection of the African-American community ... and Cube says MJW's a great actor who will be missed!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Cube as he trekked through LAX with a heavy heart Monday ... like the rest of the world, Cube was mourning the sudden death of the 'Cosby Show' alum.

We broke the story ... MJW died Sunday in Costa Rica from an accidental drowning on a family vacation. He was swept away by a strong current and drowned at Costa Rica's Playa Grande beach.

Rachel Zoe has pulled the plug on her longtime marriage to Rodger Berman ... because she just filed for divorce ... TMZ has learned.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, Rachel filed on Monday in Los Angeles. She lists the date of separation as June 27, 2024. The couple had been married for over 26 years. They share 2 minor children together -- Skyler, 14 and 10-year-old Kaius.

Rachel cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for the divorce. She's also requesting the court to restore her former name.

Snoop Dogg is now a certified member of the country music bandwagon ... the megastar rapper recently joined Zac Brown Band for a cornfed cannabis anthem, and we caught their first live performance!!!

TMZ obtained video of Zac Brown Band mixing it up at Desert 5 Spot in Hollywood on Monday as they gear up for their upcoming "Love & Fear" album ... and Snoop made a guest appearance.

The 3X-Grammy winners played a few crowd favorites, including their mega-hit "Chicken Fried," but had a surprise in store when they told everyone to back up a few feet in order to film the next song for a music video.

10:28 AM PT -- Edwin Arroyave just shared home security footage to his Instagram in which you see the suspects jump over the gate at the driveway and storm the property. He says the idea for his security company came from past trauma of having a gun held to his head at 8 years old.

8:53 AM PT -- Teddi Mellencamp and Edwin Arroyave tell TMZ ... “We are grateful that everyone is unharmed. While we are shaken, we are fortunate to have the latest in home security systems, which scared off the intruders. Authorities were alerted and swiftly responded. We appreciate everyone’s heightened concern in light of recent criminal activities in our area, but we are safe.”

Teddi Mellencamp is dealing with some trouble at home ... because there was an attempted burglary at her Los Angeles pad.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... two people attempted to enter the premises of the Encino home belonging to Teddi and her husband Edwin Arroyave on Monday night.

The home's security system immediately signaled that intruders were attempting to access the property.

Terence Crawford's an underdog vs. Canelo Álvarez for the first time in over a decade ... but he's not sweating the unfamiliar label, telling TMZ Sports betting odds won't be the ones fighting him in the ring.

The thrilling boxing showdown between Bud and his rival is set to take place on September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas ... and somewhat surprisingly, 41-0 Crawford is not the favorite.

It marks the first time since his 2013 bout against Breidis Prescott that gamblers are siding elsewhere ... but when we talked to him about that this week, he shrugged it off.

Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepson Gregory Zecca has been placed on a psychiatric hold as he grieves the death of his son, who was killed in an accidental shooting at the Zecca residence.

A rep for the family tells TMZ ... Greg has been put on a 5150 psychiatric hold because he is so devastated by the loss of his only son, Anthony ... and we're told there were concerns Gregory might try and take his own life.

The rep tells us the hold is because Greg is stricken by grief and not because he feels guilty of a crime in relation to the shooting.

3:40 PM PT -- TMZ has just learned there was a second individual who was injured during the incident. The Costa Rican Red Cross tells TMZ ... the second individual was rushed to a local clinic in critical condition. Their current condition is unknown.

3:10 PM PT -- Judicial Investigation Agency tells TMZ ... Malcolm was rescued by bystanders and taken to the shore where he received aid from the Costa Rican Red Cross. He was declared dead at the scene. The body was sent to the Judicial Morgue in San Joaquín de Flores, Heredia for an autopsy.

10:53 AM PT -- Warner died of asphyxia after he was caught by a high current in the ocean, according to ABC News. His body was reportedly found Sunday afternoon.

"The Cosby Show" alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died in Costa Rica at the age of 54, TMZ has learned.

TMZ has a reliable source who says Warner died as a result of an accidental drowning while he was vacationing with his daughter.

As you know, Malcolm‑Jamal Warner straight‑up owned the '80s as Theodore Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," snagging an Emmy nod and locking in his spot in TV royalty.

Three 6 Mafia star Project Pat's son was killed in January and law enforcement now believes they've nabbed the people responsible.

Law enforcement sources working the case in Memphis tell TMZ Hip Hop that U.S. Marshals recently took a 19-year-old woman named Talia Jones into custody in Minnesota for her alleged role in the killing of Patrick Houston, Jr. ...  which they believe may have been the result of a targeted robbery that turned fatal.

Jones remains in custody and is expected to be extradited to Memphis to face charges. Houston Jr. was only 21 at the time of his death.