50 Cent's publishing company is suing his baby mama for telling stories about him online ... claiming she signed over her life rights years ago. G-Unit Books is suing Shaniqua Tompkins ... 50's ex with whom he shares 28-year-old son Marquise…

Wendy Williams turns 61 on Friday and she's made one thing crystal clear … all she wants for her birthday is her freedom. Wendy was spotted arriving to her birthday dinner at Delmonico’s in NYC on Tuesday night, where she celebrated with two of…

Luigi Mangione's lawyers are accusing the prosecution of cheating to obtain confidential information about him ... specifically claiming they violated federal through a recent subpoena. The defense team -- led by Karen Friedman Agnifilo -- sent a…

Stephen Colbert will finally get to embrace the life of a morning person ... 'cause he's got one more season and then he's leaving late-night television behind. More specifically, CBS announced that "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is…

Aaron Phypers just got hit with some explosive claims from estranged wife Denise Richards -- and TMZ’s got the exact moment he was served with a temporary domestic violence restraining order. Catch the shots -- Aaron was shirtless outside his…

Nicki Minaj has a newfound ally in her crusade against Roc Nation ... Nessa Diab, who wants everyone to address her by her proper title: Mrs. Colin Kaepernick!!! The veteran Hot 97 host invited all challengers on Thursday when she unfolded her…

Theo Von seems disillusioned with the American government right now ... arguing it feels like politicians aren't serving the people like they should be, while giving a few thoughts on the Gaza War and the Epstein files controversy. We caught up…

If JuJu Watkins and Jayden Daniels are indeed an item, the USC hooper isn't kissing and telling ... giving TMZ Sports the cold shoulder on Thursday!! We caught up with the college basketball superstar at LAX, and after getting her thoughts on her…

Tatted up stars for National Tattoo Day ... What could go wrong?! Put your celeb knowledge to the test and see if you can guess the celeb ink correctly! From singers to rappers ... to reality TV stars and everything in between, celebs like Billie…

A U.S. Army veteran says he was snatched up, manhandled, and tossed in a cell for days in an immigration raid in California -- despite being a U.S. citizen. George Retes, a 25-year-old security guard at a cannabis farm, told "TMZ Live" Thursday he…

50 Cent will lend his commanding vocals to narrate Skilla Baby's next album, "The Price Of Fame," TMZ Hip Hop can confirm ... similar to "Get Rich or Die Tryin," the project is aiming to be a magnum opus classic!!! The Detroit rapper has been…

Congressman Tim Burchett says he thinks the country needs a special prosecutor to step in and handle the Jeffrey Epstein files ... 'cause we need to balance public information with protecting victims. We spoke with the representative from Tennessee…

Shane Gillis dominated headlines Thursday morning after his -- hilarious to some, infuriating to others -- ESPYS monologue ... and TMZ Sports has learned the folks at ESPN aren't entertaining what the naysayers are spewin'. A source with direct…

The Idaho judge overseeing the Bryan Kohberger quadruple murder case has lifted the gag order ... but one victim's family says that's not enough -- calling for every single case document to be immediately unsealed. Here's the deal ... on Thursday…

Denise Richards' estranged husband is firing off about the alleged abuse of which she's accusing him ... denying all wrongdoing in an emphatic response. Aaron Phypers released a statement to TMZ on Thursday ... claiming he never physically or…

Jermaine Dupri thinks it's time rap music gets its groove back ... strippers don't dance no more -- all they do is finger-gun gestures!!! TMZ Hip Hop obtained video from Wednesday night of the So So Def founder in Hollywood at Grandmaster…

The suspect who police believe killed an "American Idol" music supervisor and her husband has been charged with murder and burglary ... according to reports. Fox 11 Los Angeles broke the news ... announcing prosecutors have charged 22-year-old…

Joy Corrigan is strutting into a whole new chapter -- confirming to TMZ she's pregnant, and the baby’s daddy is a familiar face from "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." The Sports Illustrated model tells TMZ she’s 13 weeks pregnant with…

Leida Margaretha -- the "90 Day Fiancé" star known for her tumultuous relationship with husband Eric Rosenbrook -- is cooling her heels behind bars after getting arrested in Wisconsin. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Leida was booked into the…

Felix Baumgartner -- an Austrian BASE jumper and skydiver who set a record after jumping from the stratosphere down to Earth back in 2012 -- has died while paragliding in Italy ... according to a local outlet. He was 56 years old. According to La…