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Rachel Nichols — a star anchor for ESPN, covering all things NBA — was caught on camera last year talking to LeBron James‘ publicist about how to prevent a fellow female anchor, who’s Black, from taking over her job during the Finals … and the fallout seems devastating. The New York Times published a bombshell

Phylicia Rashad has FINALLY done an about-face on her Bill Cosby sentiments from this week — issuing a formal apology to Howard U students … and deleting the tweet in question. The former actress — who is now Dean of the HBCU’s Fine Arts College — sent a letter to Howard U students Friday, which

Britney Spears made a compelling case that the conservators have abused her and upended her life, but we’ve learned the conservators are going to present a very different story to the judge. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ, various people involved in different elements of the conservatorship claim Britney’s story doesn’t mesh with the facts.

Richard Branson is closing in on winning the billionaire space race with Jeff Bezos — because Virgin Galactic now has a flight planned for next weekend, and the British billionaire will be onboard. Richard’s company announced plans Thursday to launch the rocket-fueled flight July 11 … just 9 days before Bezos plans to travel to

Bill Cosby is huddling with his legal team Thursday, and a potential lawsuit against Montgomery County will be the hot topic on the table. Sources close to Cosby tell TMZ … the comedian and his wife, Camille, are angry he’s been incarcerated for the last 3 years, and they’re exploring his options for legal recourse,

Meghan McCain is leaving “The View,” and the reason why is absolutely because of a series of nasty back-and-forths with her cohosts … TMZ has confirmed. Sources tell TMZ … Meghan felt it was too hard for her being the only conservative voice on the show and it had become too challenging, as she felt

White Sox star Lucas Giolito was so furious that Twins 3rd baseman Josh Donaldson made a “sticky” quip during their game Tuesday … he straight-up called the Minnesota player “a f***ing pest.” The scene on the diamond was pretty wild … after Donaldson homered off Giolito in the 1st inning — he celebrated by insinuating

’90 Day Fiance’ star Deavan Clegg claims Jenelle Evans is spewing lies about her since their podcast project went south, and she’s lawyering up to take the former ‘Teen Mom’ to court. Deavan’s planning to file suit against Jenelle for defamation and cyberstalking … according to her publicist, Lindsay Feldman of BrandBomb Marketing. As for

Christina Aguilera is lending her voice in support of Britney Spears, calling what the singer has allegedly endured “unacceptable” and urging those in control to let her live her life. Aguilera posted a series of tweets — along with an old photo of herself and Britney — Monday night. Xtina started in saying, “These past

Kanye West‘s legal team has a lot more work to do if they want to rid the online market of imitation Yeezys — while Walmart halted sales on its site, hundreds more still exist on others. West’s Yeezy Foam RNNRs have taken the market by storm, so it’s no surprise copycats tried to capitalize. However,

Olivia Rodrigo‘s latest cover art looks an awful lot like something Courtney Love put out years ago — and the latter isn’t afraid to point that out … not to mention demand credit. The 18-year-old singer — who’s blowing up right now from her “drivers license” hit, plus her debut album “SOUR” from earlier this

Britney Spears is doing what she loves — relaxing in Hawaii with her BF after that bombshell court testimony in her conservatorship case … and the looks on her face are a good sign. The singer and Sam Asghari hopped on a private jet Thursday … touching down in paradise for a romantic getaway that

Paris Hilton made it crystal clear where her allegiance stands in the whole Britney Spears conservatorship case … she’s with Britney, bitch. The socialite made it known Thursday night during her DJ set for the grand opening of the newest casino on the Vegas strip … Resorts World Las Vegas. Paris — who donned an

Richard Branson just cleared one huge hurdle in his quest to beat Jeff Bezos into sub-orbital space … the FFA just gave Virgin Galactic the green light to fly passengers. The Virgin Galactic honcho got the all-clear Friday after the Federal Aviation Administration reviewed extensive data gathered from his aerospace company’s May 22 test flight.

Kim Kardashian is going to have court-ordered protection from a man she claims wanted to make himself at home, literally, for a good long while … as a judge just slammed the gavel. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Kim was granted a permanent restraining order against Charles Peter Zelenoff — who she

Britney Spears has made it clear … she wants the judge to hear her out over her long-running conservatorship, but even if she wants out, it’s virtually certain that will not happen without a sign-off by a team of doctors. As you know by now, Britney will address the judge Wednesday at 1:30 PM PT,

Stephen Amell was forcibly removed from a flight in Texas — this after allegedly screaming at his wife in front of a plane full of passengers … TMZ has learned. Sources close to the situation tell us … the “Arrow” star was escorted off a Delta flight Monday in Austin around 3 PM, following a

Play video content NETFLIX T-Pain says Usher summoned him some years back just to casually let him know he had torpedoed the music biz by popularizing autotune … which T says sent him into depression. The ‘Buy U a Drank’ singer recently told the tale on Netflix’s new docuseries ‘This Is Pop’ — detailing what

Kendall Jenner has beelined it to court for another restraining order against a man she claims has been “stalking” her since 2018 … TMZ has learned. Kendall’s attorney, Shawn Holley, filed legal docs Monday in L.A. against 23-year-old Isaias Noe Flores — aka Isaias Noah — who Kendall claims has sent gifts, professed his love

“Jersey Shore” star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is a newly engaged man, putting a ring on his girlfriend’s finger the same weekend his ex, Jenn Harley, allegedly pointed a gun at her new boyfriend. Ronnie asked Saffire Matos to marry him over the weekend with a beachside proposal in Los Angeles on Saturday … according to People.

Play video content MEGA Courtney Stodden thinks an Oprah interview with Chrissy Teigen on cyberbullying would be remiss to leave out one important piece to the story … Courtney Stodden!!! Courtney was on their way into their show Friday at the 1720 in downtown Los Angeles when a photog asked if Stodden would like to

Play video content TMZ.com Kane Lim was, indeed, spreading Asian hate with his harsh words about Yamashiro — whether he knew it or not … this, according to his reality TV costar, Christine Chiu. We got the “Bling Empire” cast member leaving Craig’s in WeHo Friday night, alongside Dorothy Wang — who’s said to be

Chrissy Teigen says she has “no idea what the f*** Michael Costello is doing” when it comes to faking an alleged DM convo between them … and she’s doubling down, insisting he’s lying. Chrissy unloaded on the ‘Project Runway’ star Friday … accusing him of fabricating the screenshots he released to the public to make

Michael Costello‘s doubling down on claims Chrissy Teigen‘s bullied and traumatized him, and says her attempts to discredit him confirm “she remains the same bully.” The “Project Runway” star’s responding to news that broke Thursday night — Chrissy’s team alleges the 2014 Instagram direct messages Costello shared earlier this week to show how she bullied

Kelly Dodd may no longer be part of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” cast, but she’s kicking the reality TV drama into overdrive anyway … and directing her ire at Braunwyn Windham-Burke. As we told you, both ladies will not be returning for the new season of ‘RHOC,’ and Kelly is placing the blame

Kim Kardashian now has legal protection against the man who allegedly showed up to her home on multiple occasions and sent a package containing Plan B and a diamond ring … thanks to a restraining order. KK filed docs Wednesday against Nicholas Costanza, whom she claims is the person who disturbingly shipped Plan B pills

One of the stars of Netflix’s “Bling Empire” got called out for allegedly spreading Asian hate by dissing a famous sushi joint — but he’s hollering right back … respectfully, calling BS. Kane Lim — a Singaporean real estate developer — was recently filmed on a pal’s IG Story, hyping up the fact they were

Play video content The Black woman who claims she was dragged down a flight of steps due to racial profiling was in the mix of a brawl right before the brutal act — but she’s sticking to her version of events. Somebody captured what happened to Keisha Young at D.C.’s Nellie’s Sports Bar last weekend

Play video content TMZ.com Lil Pump‘s not just throwing his support behind naming Migos to rap’s Mt. Rushmore … he’s anointing them the G.O.A.T.!!! The “Gucci Gang” rapper and his entourage were in the middle of a serious L.A. shopping spree at A Bathing Ape, and we asked him about the whole “Mt. Rushmore” debate

The guy facing criminal charges for making himself at home in Nancy Pelosi‘s office during the Capitol riot says he lost his job as a window salesman, and restrictions put on him by the court are making it tough for him to earn a living at his new gig. Attorneys for Richard Barnett — who