Famous Dex Denies Domestic Violence During Arrest Name Drops Future, Playboi Carti

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"SHE'S MONEY HUNGRY"

Famous Dex had the cop arresting him sounding more like a fan ... with the officer marveling over Dex's Las Vegas show before the two actually fist-bumped.

TMZ obtained body cam footage from Dex's August 23 domestic battery arrest, and things get surprisingly chummy when the rapper tells the officer he was supposed to perform that night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

"Bro, you're performing at the Grand Arena?" the cop asks, sounding impressed.

Alanis Morissette My Blackmailer Oughta Know I’m Not Paying!!! After Drug Smuggling Claim

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Alanis Morissette claims she is the victim of a “calculated blackmail campaign” orchestrated by her former tour manager ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Alanis is suing a woman named Keren Urinov for civil extortion, fraud, and negligent misrepresentation.

Alanis claims that while temporarily employed by her as a tour manager, Keren admitted to the British Border Force that a bag seized at an airport on July 12, 2025 -- which allegedly contained marijuana and a non-opioid animal tranquilizer called xylazine -- belonged to her.

Celine Dion Singin' With My Fans In The City of Love!

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STREET CONCERT!!!

Celine Dion's singing voice was lifted by the power of love she felt from her fans in Paris ... because she put on a little show for her supporters in the middle of the street.

The singer-songwriter performed outside her hotel in France's capital ... stunning in a tight black dress with a long furry hem that dipped down to the sidewalk.

Celine gestured to her supporters and pointed out to the crowd as she stood in front of the audience and swayed back and forth.

Cher Slams Daughter-In-Law She's Thirsty for Fame!!!

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Singer Cher scoffed at her daughter-in-law’s claims she’s concerned about the singer’s son, Elijah Blue … saying she thinks the woman is only out for herself and fame ... TMZ has learned.

Cher filed court docs opposing Elijah’s estranged wife, MarieAngela King, attempt to be appointed his guardian to take control of his life. The legendary singer said it wasn’t just her feeling this way … but also the feeling of the hospital he's currently in and the rest of Elijah’s family.

The entertainer claimed MarieAngela failed to take care of Elijah before his recent arrest in New Hampshire. Cher said she believed the reason MarieAngela was trying to take over was that she is “inserting herself back into the picture on a quest for money and/or a bit of fame.”

Lizzo Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Her Touring Company Thrown Out

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Lizzo's probably shouting that it's about damn time ... because a judge just threw out what remained of the complaint filed by a wardrobe staffer against her Big Grrrl Big Touring company on Tuesday.

A federal judge in California ruled in the company's favor against Asha Williams -- a former tour employee who worked on Lizzo's 2023 "The Special Tour" and sued the touring company with claims of sexual and racial harassment.

Asha sued both Lizzo and her tour group back in 2023 ... though the claims against Lizzo as an individual were dismissed back in 2024.

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Their Pup's a Working Bitch!!! And Her Name's Killin' Us, Smalls

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's dog is officially ready for her close-up ... making her modeling debut alongside the Chiefs superstar -- and now we finally know her name, too.

The couple's fluffy white Samoyed, Wendy, appears with Travis in Tommy Hilfiger's new Fall 2026 campaign that debuted Tuesday.

In one shot, Travis -- rocking a navy peacoat and white turtleneck -- kicks back on a striped lounger with Wendy perched on his leg ... while another campaign video shows the pair cuddled up on a couch.

Paris Jackson My Dad May Not Have Sworn Onstage ... But He Taught Me To Cuss at Home!!!

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Paris Jackson says fans shouldn't be surprised she uses foul language from time to time ... because it was her old man who showed her the swearing ropes!

The singer-songwriter opened up about learning to cuss from Michael Jackson during an interview with Zane Lowe ... starting by telling a strange story about her dad waking her up in the middle of the night while holding an antique lantern.

She explains her dad told her to keep silent as they crept across their property -- walking slowly and talking softly.

Jared Leto At Ease Soldiers, I Sold My L.A. Air Force Compound!!!

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Jared Leto has quietly offloaded his massive L.A. mansion -- a former Air Force compound -- and the timing of the sale might raise some eyebrows.

We've learned the actor and singer sold his 14,649-square-foot mansion in May for $12 million ... a tidy profit after buying the pad for $5 million back in 2015.

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Leto's Lot

The 6-bedroom, 5-bathroom home -- which sits on a 1.4-acre lot -- has a colorful history ... having previously been a U.S. Air Force installation with connections to the country's atomic bomb program.

D4vd Family Sold Off Texas Home, Took Out $138K Loan As Singer Struggled to Pay Legal Team

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D4vd’s father was making interesting financial moves in the past couple of months ... while his son faced money issues and is now repped by a public defender in his murder case ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained real estate records showing D4vd’s dad, Dawud Burke, sold a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,819-square-foot home in Houston, Texas, for $229,000 in early July.

A couple months earlier in late April, documents show Dawud took out a $138K loan on a different property in Houston ... which appears to be a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom, 1,260-square-foot home.

Kanye West Ex-Staffer Trying to Block Rapper from Using Insanity as Defense in Court Battle

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Kanye West’s former staffer is making moves in court to prevent the musician from claiming he wasn't in his right mind as a defense in their legal battle ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Benjamin Provo, who worked at the musician’s Donda Academy in 2021, says he wants the judge to block Ye from making the claim he was of "unsound mind" when he was discriminating against Benjamin.

Benjamin claims Kanye is pulling this insanity defense card right before the case is scheduled to go to trial … and never once produced any documents or provided any testimony about the issue to this point. He says, even if it was relevant, Kanye had not turned over any medical records or selected an expert to testify about the impact of his mental health issues on the claims in the case.

Lionel Richie Hospitalized In ICU After St. Louis Concert

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Lionel Richie is hospitalized in the intensive care unit in St. Louis after performing in the city over the weekend ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Lionel checked himself into a local hospital after his Saturday night performance at The Muny in Forest Park to have some tests run.

We're told Lionel is being cautious and doctors are looking into possible slight dehydration. Our sources say he's hoping to be discharged Tuesday.

Doja Cat I Had A Coke Problem ... But I'm Good Now!!!

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BATTLING MY DEMONS

Doja Cat admitted to abusing cocaine in the past, insisting she's "well past that" now.

In a new TikTok she posted Monday, the rapper says she "struggled" with the drug about 8 years ago.

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DOJA GETS REAL

Doja had also posted another video earlier in the day, acknowledging that she's had problems with alcohol and weed. She said ... "I was never an alcoholic, but I definitely had problems."

Aaliyah Cousin Blamed For Death In Lawsuit Seeking 8-Figure Sum in Fight With Father

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Aaliyah’s family fight over music royalties has heated up … with the late singer's cousin -- who was blamed for her death by her uncle -- seeking a $20 million payout in their ongoing litigation ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Jomo Hankerson, the late singer’s cousin, believes his father, Barry Hankerson, owes him the 8-figure sum over Aaliyah and other artists’ music.

In a letter between the lawyers about the ongoing dispute, reps for Jomo revealed he would settle his claims if he received $20 million.

Rick Springfield 77-Year-Old Shows Off Rock Hard Abs

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Rick Springfield may be 77 ... but it turns out the 80s icon is just as ripped as ever!

Rick hit the stage for a show at the Palms casino and resort in Las Vegas ... where he stripped off his shirt and played his hit "Jessie's Girl." 

It's pretty wild ... the guy is insanely jacked, especially for a man pushing 80 years old.

Check out the clip to see Rick -- and his muscles -- in action!

D4VD Celeste Rivas' Family Calls BS Over Claims He's Broke

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Celeste Rivas’ parents are speaking out after D4VD claimed in court that he’s broke and cannot afford his superstar legal team, TMZ has learned. 

The family attorney, Patrick Steinfeld, tells TMZ, “The Rivas Hernandez family was shocked to learn that David Anthony Burke claims to be indigent."

The statement continues, "It is unfathomable that our justice system qualifies David Anthony Burke as indigent when D4VD has 5+ billion streams with 16 million monthly listeners on a single streaming platform, and controls three corporations" -- pointing out D4VD Entertainment, Skullrose Merchandising and Headspace Publishing, specifically.