Jason Oppenheim is making a wager with L.A. mayoral hopeful Nithya Raman ... it's not about closing a real estate deal ... but it does have to do with putting people in homes.
The Oppenheim Group honcho sat down with Nithya to discuss the way she's handled homelessness in her district while on the city council ... and he wants her to take things further if she ends up in the mayor's office.
Jason challenged Nithya to slash homelessness in half by the 2028 Olympics ... saying she can ring his big ol' bell if she can pull it off.
Ed Sheeran ticket prices have steadily declined since it was announced that Macklemorewas being dropped from his tour over the rapper's pro-Palestine remarks ... new data shows.
The numbers on a chart tracking ticket prices don't lie -- since Monday, the get-in price for Ed's Philadelphia concert Saturday has dipped by 24% ... from $126 to $96.
The tour -- which has seen all of its opening acts quit following Macklemore's departure -- has had its resale prices dip down 11% across the board since Monday ... this according to TicketData.
Ed Sheeran ain't takin' any chances at his upcoming concert in Philadelphia ... the singer's team is making arrangements with the city's police department to ensure Ed's safety after all the controversy surrounding his Loop Tour, TMZ has learned.
Jasmine Reilly, a spokesperson for the Philly PD, tells TMZ ... "Our officers are talking to his team to make sure all appropriate measures are taken" for his safety.
Reilly also tells us there will be a "sizable" amount of officers deployed to Lincoln Financial Field for Saturday's concert ... the first show since Macklemore was shown the door.
The legal war over Jimmy Buffett's estate is turning ugly … with the late singer's children fielding questions about their mom's alleged drug use ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Jimmy's son Cameron and daughter Sarah Delaney Buffett, were asked questions about their mom, Jane Buffett, during discovery ... and they were badgered specifically about ketamine and marijuana.
The questions were raised by Jimmy's former financial advisor, Richard Mozenter, as part of the legal battle over control of Jimmy's estate, which is reportedly worth an estimated $275 million.
Nicki Minaj’s team apparently took issue with the budget proposed for promotion for her "Pink Friday 2" album ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained evidence submitted as part of the ongoing legal battle between 24/7 Productions and Nicki Minaj. The company is suing the rapper and her company, claiming it spent over $275K on hotels and travel under a pre-approved budget but never got reimbursed.
In an alleged email dated November 29, 2023, a member of Nicki’s team wrote to 24/7 Productions about the scheduled promo. The team member, speaking about the week in New York, wrote “The $250K allowance from Republic [Records] is extremely low. It will cost her at least double that” ... and added that "hotels and transportation alone will eat up the whole amount.”
Taylor Frankie Paul's parenting time has been reduced after she allegedly failed multiple court-ordered drug tests amid custody disputes with ex-husband Tate Paul and ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen ... TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with the case tell TMZ ... Taylor allegedly failed multiple drug tests in the last 60 days. As a result, we're told the court ordered that she be limited to 8 hours of parenting time each week -- four with her 2 kids with Tate, and four with her child with Dakota.
The alleged substances involved remain unclear ... however, we're told at least one of them is not commonly available as a prescription med.
Sources close to Taylor tell TMZ ... there's been a strict gag order in the case, so they view any information leaked to the media as a continuation of the harassment and intimidation Taylor's experienced throughout the custody battle.
Rachel filed court docs firing back at Milton’s request for Lamar to stay away from their 7-year-old son Matteo due to the NBA star's past issues with drugs and alcohol.
In her filing, Rachel asked for legal custody of Matteo. She claimed to have had issues communicating with Milton, who she says she has been separated from since November 2025.
Paramount told California officials negotiating a settlement Tuesday, "we're done" ... and said the studio was moving out of California, but our sources now say they are back at the bargaining table, but the clock is running out.
Sources directly involved in the negotiation tell TMZ ... State and L.A. officials were planning on a statement from Paramount Tuesday, announcing its move out of Cali. But, one key source says, "We're back in a constructive place, but still in a red zone." The source adds, "It's by no means terminal, but the next 48 hour are critical." We're told if a settlement is possible, it's gonna come in the next 2 days ... otherwise, it's not going to happen.
Nominating Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate in 2024 wasn't a mistake ... at least not according to Rep.. Jim Clyburn.
Charlie caught up with the South Carolina congressman in D.C. Wednesday ... and asked whether the former vice president could end up on the 2028 ticket.
Charlie asked if Democrats should avoid making the same mistake twice ... noting Kamala already lost to Donald Trump already -- but Clyburn was quick to say it was no mistake on the first go.
Clavicular and his girlfriend, Lily Snyder, have officially called it quits -- AGAIN ... TMZ has learned.
Clav sat down Wednesday with our own Charlie Neff on "The TMZ Podcast" ... and when she asked about all that recent baby talk with Lily, Clav's immediate reaction said it all before he verbally confirmed the two are no longer an item.
The on-again, off-again couple parted ways just weeks after giving their relationship one more try ... obviously, it didn't stick ... and it looks like she's a sore subject.
Barbie Ferreira admits she doesn't know much about football ... but she knows exactly who she wants performing at halftime when the Super Bowl rolls around.
We got the "Euphoria" star at LAX Wednesday and our photog asked about our report that Justin Bieber and Harry Styles are under consideration for the Super Bowl LXI halftime show.
Barbie's reaction was immediate ... saying her 2013 self would've been giddy to see either of the two pop stars on that stage.
Jay Manuel's Connecticut crib is no longer in the running to be the "America's Next Top Model" star's Next Top Home ... because he's listing it for millions, TMZ has learned.
Jay is putting the 5-bed, 5-bath mansion on the market for $4.65 million ... and the place is 7,907 square feet of pure luxury.
The estate is decked out with a heated saltwater pool and spa.
Inside, the posh pad features a gorgeous kitchen, sky-high ceilings, beautiful bathrooms and even a fitness center.
Cincinnati Bengals star Orlando Brown Jr. says his ex-girlfriend's claims that he isn't returning her property are a bunch of BS, insisting he bought many of the items she is complaining about not getting back ... TMZ has learned.
In court docs, obtained by TMZ, Orlando said his ex Holly Means lived with him for years ... claiming she was a stay-at-home mom and former social media influencer who stopped posting when they started dating.
The NFL player said Holly did assist with decorating his home, but bought things with his credit card. He admits she used the items but claims that doesn't mean the products are hers. Orlando said the relationship ended in May 2025, but they continued living together for the sake of their kid.
The man who was just convicted and sentenced for scamming Travis Kelce and other investors in a massive years-long scheme was spending wildly at Gucci, Neiman Marcus, and other luxury stores before he was arrested ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Siddharth Jawahar was misappropriating millions from investors raised for his company Swiftarc Capital LLC to fund his lavish lifestyle.
Authorities claimed Siddharth spent money on private planes, luxury hotels, and expensive dinners. Prosecutors said the immigrant victimized investors despite having no lawful status in the United States.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's mom, Pamela Warner, claims the late actor's widow, Tenisha Warner, terminated her relationship with her granddaughter, MacKenzie Warner, after his death ... TMZ has learned.
Pamela filed court docs slamming Tenisha for dragging out their battle over the millions Malcom left behind. She said she has no "ill-will" towards Tenisha and is unclear what is driving her actions.
In her filing, Pamela claims Tenisha "terminated" Pamela's relationship with her granddaughter, MacKenzie, after Malcolm's died in July 2025 on a trip to Costa Rica.
