The investigation into alleged cyberbullying tied toDarrell Sheets' death is still actively underway, even after officials confirmed he died by suicide ... TMZ has learned.
The Lake Havasu City Police Department tells TMZ ... they're continuing to investigate allegations the "Storage Wars" star was targeted online in the lead up to his death. Cops tell us their Criminal Investigations Unit has already submitted Sheets' cellphone for forensic analysis ... a key step in determining whether any online harassment may have played a role in his death.
We broke the story ... the Mohave County Medical Examiner's Office told us Tuesday they've officially ruled Sheets' manner of death a suicide, pending toxicology results.
Paul Pierce's baby mama Princess Santiago isn't hiding out after the former NBA All-Star's bombshell admission ... and she's got the child right by her side.
Santiago was spotted out in Beverly Hills on Tuesday for the first time since Pierce admittedto being the father. She was seen grabbing a bite at an outdoor restaurant ... calmly cradling her 2-month-old son King Rafael Santiago Pierce as the custody battle with Pierce plays out behind the scenes.
The vibe was low-key and all about mom duty. In the pics, she keeps things intimate, holding the baby close and even leaning in for a sweet kiss ... clearly locked in on her newborn despite the headlines swirling around her.
Here's Lil Nas X throwing stacks of cash at a male stripper inside a famous West Hollywood club.
TMZ obtained video showing the "Old Town Road" rapper making it rain on an exotic dancer Saturday night at The Abbey in West Hollywood.
Folks who were there tell us three male strippers were dancing and twerking up a storm on the stage when Lil Nas X approached with a fistful of dollars ... and he showed particular interest in one dancer.
Blake Lively’s team was spiraling privately as backlash grew amid the promo for "It Ends With Us" -- according to newly-uncovered documents from the now-settled case against Justin Baldoni.
TMZ obtained emails and text messages that Blake's team at her alcohol company, Betty Booze, said they were receiving from companies amid the drama surrounding "It Ends With Us."
On September 10, 2024, a member of Blake's team wrote to other team members about a convo with Kroger, the mega-supermarket, saying "I just got off the phone with the SGWS Kroger VP, and the first thing he mentioned to me was that Betty Booze was just discussed" and adding "there is a negative taste in Kroger's mouth based on the [Blake Lively] interview (press) from the movie, and they said they will be closely monitoring sales on the brand."
Tom Bradyhas been one of the more talked-about names connected to Alix Earle in recent months ... but fans tuning in to her upcoming Netflix reality show most likely won't hear about him ... TMZ has learned.
Production sources tell TMZ ... the series follows Alix's day-to-day life, including her family, friendships, business ventures and dating world ... but Brady is not mentioned and doesn't play a role in the Season 1 storyline.
Instead, we're told the show leans into Alix's breakup with NFL wide receiver Braxton Berrios, with cameras capturing her navigating single life and the emotional aftermath. Our sources say dating remains a major theme, but we're told Brady simply hasn't come up.
D4vd's brother, Caleb Burke, is jumping into the family biz ... dropping original music about sex and love, all while D4vd's locked up & facing murder charges, TMZ has learned.
Earlier this month, Caleb opened social media accounts under the name Cara Kova, but he calls himself Kova. The aspiring singer posted two songs -- "Imaginary Love" and "S*x" -- on Spotify and Apple Music.
Spotify lists Kova as the artist, but Caleb Burke as the songwriter, singer, composer and producer.
The man who pulled a car with his penis is explaining why he went with the fiery hat on a hat for his recent stunt ... revealing he's not the first person to use his Johnson to jerk a car.
John Stephenson stopped by "TMZ Live" to talk about his recent dong-defying feat -- he pulled a car weighing two tonnes 131 feet using only his member ... and, he explained he wanted to do a truly original stunt to raise awareness about prostate cancer.
The Brit explains he -- like us -- figured pulling the car would be enough ... but, it turns out another dude's already whipped it out and yanked a whip down the street, so he needed another layer.
Stephenson immediately jumped to the idea of flames -- a pretty extreme measure -- to add his own flair to the situation ... and, the stunt will now live on forever in the One-Eyed Wonder Hall of Fame (patent pending).
Bryan joined us on "TMZ Live" Tuesday after Justin and Blake's camp announced Monday they had settled her legal claims against his production company.
Terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but when we asked Bryan if this was a win for Justin, he told us why he felt it was a "huge victory" for his client.
Jennifer Lopez just took full ownership of her Beverly Hills home from Ben Affleck ... and now she's trying to offload it for about $50 million.
The singer-songwriter listed the home Tuesday for $49,995,000. It appears this is the third time the house has been listed since Ben and J Lo separated in mid-2024.
Judson Mills -- longtime friend and former costar of Chuck Norris -- is shedding light on the man behind the myths ... revealing the action legend didn't just tolerate the wild stories about him, he actually loved them.
We caught up with Mills, who starred alongside Norris for years on "Walker, Texas Ranger." Reflecting on their time together, Judson described Chuck as a "legend," "icon," and "mythical creature."
According to Mills, all those wild Chuck Norris tales and internet-fueled myths were adored by the late legend and “he was super along for the ride.”
A Blake insider tells TMZ ... despite her attendance at the Gala turning heads since earlier in the day, her massive legal battle with Justin Baldoni was finally settled ... her presence had been planned for weeks, as she was an invited guest by Anna Wintour.
We’re told … the 11th-hour settlement was irrelevant -- BL was going to the Met -- no matter if there was a settlement, or the trial was still on the horizon.
"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum Brit Eady is fighting Bravo's attempt to dismiss her $20 million battle over alleged sexual harassment on set ... claiming even her costars were shocked by Kenya Moore's actions ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Brit is scoffing at Bravo's claim the contract she signed bars her from being allowed to sue them.
The producers said Brit -- who joined the show in Season 16 -- was not victimized and was warned that being on 'RHOA' meant she would be exposed to "stressful or emotionally challenging" moments. They say she nevertheless agreed to sign up for the show.
Blake Lively went in like a lion when she sued Justin Baldoni, but she went out like a lamb ... because TMZ has learned she got no money in the settlement.
Sources with knowledge tell TMZ ... there was a lot of behind-the-scenes drama in the Lively camp in the days before a settlement was reached. We're told Blake brought in a new law firm -- Sussman Godfrey. The firm is a litigation powerhouse ... among their legal victories -- a $425 million verdict against Google, a $1.6 billion judgment against the Baha Mar casino resort, and a $1.5 billion in an A.I. copyright settlement.
It would seem the point of bringing the firm in would be to litigate the case, but the opposite happened. The settlement statement did not even include an apology from Justin.
"Summer House" newbie KJ Dillard says Bravo reached out and apologized to him after rumors spiraled saying he was the one to leak the audio from the recent reunion, TMZ has learned.
We caught up with KJ in NYC, and he tells us anyone who thought he was the one who recorded and then leaked audio from the recent reunion filmed last week is "ignorant."
As we previously reported, Bravo launched an investigation into who leaked the bombshell audio ... and after fan speculation grew that KJ was the one to release the audio, he tells us Bravo reached out to let him know they caught the culprit, and apologized to him for being accused.
Rick Harrison is schooling TMZ DC on how much items in the People's House is worth. We threw out some White House memorabilia, and got his take on how much it would fetch.
Rick was in town for a big meeting with Donald Trump and small business owners. He even spoke at Trump's news conference, and it's safe to say Mr. Harrison think Mr. Trump is gold.
Rick says a single dinner plate from the White House is worth between $5,000 and $6,000 ... while a pen Trump used to sign a bill this year would fetch a couple grand.
