Killer Mike Make the Rich Kids Battle It Out, Not the Poor Ones
Killer Mike says he's tired of watching poor kids fight wars ... arguing countries that want to go to war should send entitled rich kids instead.
We caught up with the four-time Grammy winner at LAX Thursday ... and we had to ask the politically active star for his take on the devastating conflict in the Middle East.
KM says he thinks poor people need to refuse to fight for the empire that is the United States ... because it's often working-class kids who are risking their lives to further the aims of the state.
Jeremih Won't Be Able to Bump, Bump, Bump With B2K ... Health Issue Forces Him to Miss Tour
Jeremih won't be hitting the road with B2K or Bow Wow after all ... because it's just been announced a health issue is going to keep him from going on tour with the crew.
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The singer-songwriter took to social media to announce he's dealing with a health issue that's stopping him from embarking on the "Boys 4 Life" tour.
In a statement to TMZ, Jeremih's manager Dilla tells TMZ ... "[Jeremih's] condition continues to be closely monitored by his doctor. Jeremih and his team are focused on his care and recovery and are deeply grateful for the understanding, patience, and continued support from fans, partners, and the touring team during this time."
Dilla did not clarify what medical condition is keeping Jeremih from going on tour.
'Pawn Stars' Corey Harrison Rick's Not Made of Money ... Owes Dad for Medical Bills
Corey Harrison says his dad Rick stepped in to help cover his massive medical bills after his motorcycle crash ... but it's no free ride -- telling TMZ the "Pawn Stars" patriarch "isn't made of money."
"Big Hoss" tells us Rick reached into his pocket and paid at least half of Corey's six-figure hospital bills after a terrifying motorcycle accident in Mexico earlier this year ... but says people shouldn't assume Rick can simply bankroll everything.
Fact is ... Corey says people are cutting the cord, and the family isn't making the kind of money it did during the peak of "Pawn Stars" years ago. Plus, Rick has plenty of other expenses to tend to -- he recently got married and has 5 other kids.
Dr. Drew on Britney Spears Bipolar Disorder, Addiction Must Be Her Focus
Dr. Drew says Britney Spears needs to focus on two key areas of her life after her DUI arrest ... substance abuse and bipolar disorder.
The good doc joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday and we asked him about Britney firing her sober coaches in the weeks leading up to her DUI bust.
Dr. Drew says sober coaches aren't the solution ... he says Britney's best bet would be to address her addictions with treatment, and that in turn would help with her bipolar diagnosis.
Michael Jackson Company Wins Important Legal Battle ... Forces Case Into Private Forum
The Michael Jackson Company won a major legal battle this week ... because a judge has ordered a civil case -- centered around alleged sex trafficking -- be handled out of court and in a private setting
Remember ... Frank Cascio and his siblings -- former family friends of the late pop star -- are suing his estate for more than $200 million, alleging they were victims of child sex trafficking by Jackson in the 1980s.
The siblings previously came to a settlement agreement with the Jackson estate ... and, as part of that settlement, the judge found Cascio and company signed off on handling disputes like this in private arbitration, as opposed to the public court system.
Britney Spears Biopic Still 'In the Zone,' Arrest Won't Have Impact
Britney Spears has some hurdles in front of her after her recent DUI arrest ... but at least her biopic won't be impacted.
A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... the biopic based on her best-selling memoir "The Woman In Me" is still in development ... so the arrest won't affect the project.
TMZ broke the news ... Brit was arrested in Ventura County, California Wednesday night on suspicion of DUI.
Director David Zucker Marlon Wayans' 'Scary Movie' Weinstein Beef? Fair Game in Hollywood!!!
"Scary Movie" director David Zucker is weighing in on Marlon Wayans' claim that Harvey and Bob Weinstein stole the franchise ... telling TMZ this kind of thing happens in Hollywood all the time, and in his view it's just part of the business.
We caught up with David in L.A. Thursday, and while he says he doesn’t know every detail of the situation, he defended a studio's right to make creative decisions ... pointing to his own experience with his "Naked Gun" franchise.
ICYMI, Marlon accused the Weinstein brothers of swiping the original "Scary Movie" concept -- which started as a Wayans family idea back in 2000 -- with the studio Miramax claiming it and running with the idea, continuing to make sequels without their involvement.
'Pulp Fiction's The Gimp Stephen Hibbert Dead at 68
Writer and actor Stephen Hibbert -- whose best-known role was The Gimp in 1994's "Pulp Fiction" -- has died, TMZ has learned.
A family member tells TMZ ... Hibbert died of a heart attack in Denver, Colorado on Monday, March 2. He was 68.
His children Ronnie, Rosalind and Greg said … "Our father, Stephen Hibbert, passed away unexpectedly this week. His life was full of love and dedication to the arts and his family. He will be dearly missed by many."
Britney Spears DUI Arrest Jail Time On The Table ... Pills Found Possibly Laced With Narcotics
Britney Spears had pills in her possession when she was arrested for DUI ... and TMZ has learned those pills are in the process of being tested, and the results could theoretically mean jail time.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... the pills were Adderall -- something she got while recently in Mexico. Our sources say one of the reasons Britney goes down to Mexico so often is to obtain the drug.
Our sources tell us ... those pills will be tested to determine if they contain pure Adderall or an additional substance. It's not uncommon that certain drugs obtained in Mexico are laced with fentanyl, cocaine, meth or other substances.
Pro Bowler Cameron Crowe Arrested on Drug Charges ... Starring in Upcoming Ben Stiller Bowling Doc
UPDATE
The PBA is weighing in on the situation involving Crowe, with a spokesperson telling us they're "aware of the reports regarding Cameron Crowe."
They added ... "We will not be commenting while the judicial proceedings take place and Mr. Crowe is being placed on an indefinite suspension, effective immediately."
Professional bowler Cameron "Cam" Crowe -- who is featured in Ben Stiller's upcoming HBO documentary "Born to Bowl" -- has been arrested on drug-related charges, TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement tells TMZ ... 24-year-old Crowe was booked into the Hamilton County Jail in Indiana Thursday just before 2 PM and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of cocaine. He was arrested during a traffic stop by the Carmel Police Department, we're told.
He was released Thursday.
Influencer Ash Trevino Arrested for Violating Bail Conditions ... After December Fraud Arrest
Influencer Ash Trevino ended up back in jail for allegedly violating her bond conditions ... TMZ has learned.
According to court documents, prosecutors in Texas filed to hold bond insufficient on February 24 ... alleging Ash drank alcohol on one occasion and purchased it on another -- which they say violated her bail agreement.
She was booked on March 4 and released later the same day ... the judge ended up revoking her original bond and setting new bond at $25K ... and again ordered her not to possess, purchase or use controlled substances, alcohol or firearms.
Trevino also has a curfew from 8 PM to 6 AM ... which will be enforced through the use of an ankle monitor. Regardless of the time of day, Trevino cannot go anywhere that mainly serves alcohol.
Kevin Federline On Britney Spears I Wish Her The Best, Hope She Gets Help
Kevin Federline is wishing his ex-wife Britney Spears the best after her DUI arrest ... and he hopes she'll makes some changes in her life.
K-Fed's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, tells TMZ ... "Kevin hopes for the best for Britney and if help is necessary, he hopes that she will neither resist it or those who are attempting to work with her."
Kevin's lawyer says they've spoken since Britney's Wednesday night arrest and says they don't know more than what's been reported in the media, but adds ... "The concern is whether this is just a one off or a one more."
Producer James G. Robinson Dead at 90 ... Bashed Lindsay Lohan Over Alleged Partying
James G. Robinson -- the longtime film producer movie buffs might remember for his public feud with Lindsay Lohan -- has died, TMZ has learned.
We're told Robinson passed away "peacefully" on February 15.
Robinson broke into the movie business in the mid-1980s after proudly serving in the United States Army and having great success in the automobile industry. He produced numerous films -- many of them comedies -- over the next four decades through his company Morgan Creek Entertainment, which he cofounded with Joe Roth.
Tate Brothers We Want Names Behind Accounts!!! Suing X to Unmask Critics
Andrew and Tristan Tate want Elon Musk's social media platform to give up the names of accounts they claim have been harassing and defaming them online ... so they're going to court to try to unmask some John and Jane Does.
Here's the deal ... the Tate Brothers sued a bunch of anonymous X users for defamation over X posts they didn't like ... the lawsuit was dismissed, but now the Tates want a court to force X to reveal the identities of the accounts they sued.
Andrew and Tristan say the X users engaged in a conspiracy to not only defame them, but also to ruin them financially, reputationally and emotionally through constant and routine allegedly defamatory posts on X -- the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
GOP Rep. Gonzales Staffer's Widower 'Satisfied' With Confession, Campaign End
GOP Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales ended his reelection bid this week after admitting to an affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide ... and that staffer's husband is stunned by the developments.
Here's the deal ... Gonzales terminated his campaign Thursday, the day after he admitted to an affair with Regina Santos-Aviles -- a woman who worked for him while he was in Congress. Initially, he said he would not end his reelection bid.
Adrian Aviles tells TMZ … he's surprised Gonzales finally "took some accountability" and told the truth about the affair … and he's "satisfied" that it appears Gonzales' political career is over.
Dillon Brooks Arrested For DUI
UPDATE
2:15 PM PT -- Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Sports Dillon Brooks' DUI arrest was not related to alcohol.
Phoenix Suns player Dillon Brooks was busted for DUI Friday morning, TMZ Sports has learned.
Authorities tell us ... the small forward was pulled over in Scottsdale around 1 AM for traffic violations. After an investigation, Brooks was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence.
He was taken to Scottsdale City jail and processed ... and was released from custody around 3:30 AM.