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Rapper Offset has been ordered to serve 12 months of probation as part of a criminal case connected to an alleged confrontation with a security guard at a Los Angeles cannabis dispensary. Court records obtained by TMZ show that Offset, whose real name is Kiari Cephus, received probation as part of the court’s ruling. The order also includes several additional conditions, including staying away…

Nigerian football star Maduka Okoye is facing public allegations from his former partner Jelicia Westhoff, who shared a series of accusations against the goalkeeper in a heated Instagram post. Westhoff, a Dutch model and the mother of Okoye’s child, made the claims online while reacting to renewed attention surrounding the footballer’s recent public appearances with rapper Cardi B in Italy. The…

A BBC commentator had an unforgettable celebrity identification fail during the World Cup Final after mistakenly confusing music icon Pharrell Williams with rapper A$AP Rocky during a live broadcast. The awkward moment happened about 15 minutes into Sunday’s championship match between Spain and Argentina when television cameras showed Pharrell sitting among the star-studded crowd at MetLife…

Cardi B and Nigerian soccer star Maduka Okoye are fueling fresh fan speculation after being spotted together during a luxury dinner in Venice, Italy. The rapper and the Super Eagles goalkeeper were seen sitting side by side during a night out at Gio’s restaurant at The St. Regis Venice, where they enjoyed a meal with several other people while overlooking one of the city’s famous…

A newly obtained video from the day Nolan Wells disappeared may provide investigators with another piece of the timeline surrounding the 18-year-old’s final hours on Horn Island, Mississippi. The footage, recorded during the July 4 gathering where Nolan was last seen, has been shared with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office after the person who recorded it believed it could potentially show…

Family, friends, and supporters gathered Monday in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to remember Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old whose death has sparked an ongoing investigation and continued calls from his family for answers. The funeral service was held at Center Pointe Church, where Rev. Al Sharpton officiated and family attorney Ben Crump delivered remarks calling for continued efforts to understand…

New details are emerging in the investigation into Nolan Wells’ death, including newly released audio that captures the moment a boat carrying his friends experienced trouble while returning from Horn Island on July 4. According to audio obtained by NBC News, the vessel carrying Nolan’s friends made a distress call after experiencing a mechanical issue during their trip back toward the…

The high school football coach of Nolan Wells is speaking publicly about the teenager’s death investigation, remembering him as a student who connected easily with people and saying he did not believe racial tensions played a role in Nolan’s school experience. Coach Tracy Lampley appeared on “TMZ Live” and discussed Nolan’s personality, his relationships with classmates, and the community…

The parents of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old whose body was recovered after he disappeared during a July 4 boat trip, say they are still searching for answers as the investigation into his death continues. Nolan’s mother, Christine Wonsley, said the family has not received a meaningful update from investigators in nearly a week, leaving them frustrated as they wait for more information about what…

Megan Fox isn’t letting online criticism slide without having a little fun. The actress delivered a quick-witted response to an Instagram follower who criticized her latest photos, turning what could have been another round of social media negativity into one of the day’s most talked-about celebrity clapbacks. The exchange began after Fox shared a series of gothic-inspired lingerie photos on…

Nicki Minaj is pushing back against a lawsuit seeking nearly $275,000, arguing she should not be held personally responsible for money allegedly owed to a production company that worked on events tied to her Pink Friday 2 era. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the Grammy-nominated rapper has asked a judge to dismiss the claims against her as an individual. Nicki contends that any…

Will Smith may soon find himself pulled into an ongoing legal dispute involving his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, after a former friend requested to question the Oscar-winning actor under oath. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Bilaal Salaam is seeking to depose Will as part of his $3 million lawsuit against Jada. While the request has added a new twist to the case, Jada’s attorneys…

As Sean “Diddy” Combs continues to pursue an appeal following his federal criminal case, two of the people closest to him are sharing their perspective. His 19-year-old twin daughters, Jessie and D’Lila Combs, say they continue to view him as an “amazing” father and remain in regular contact with him while he is incarcerated. The twins made the comments during a new interview with Entertainment…

Family disagreements often play out behind closed doors, but the ongoing rift between GloRilla and her sister Scar Face Woods, also known as BroRilla, has unfolded in the public eye. Now, Scar Face says there’s one part of the dispute she wishes she had handled differently. Speaking with TMZ‘s Towanda Robinson, Scar Face admitted she regrets bringing her mother into the highly publicized family…

For most soccer fans, getting a ticket to the FIFA World Cup Final is the ultimate dream. For a select group of high rollers, however, one company is offering an experience that goes far beyond a seat at the biggest match in the world. Medium Rare has unveiled a $1 million luxury World Cup weekend package that combines premium match access with celebrity parties, helicopter transportation,…

A quiet day at Beyoncé and Jay-Z‘s luxurious East Hampton estate took an unexpected turn after police say a driver crashed through the front gate of the couple’s New York property, causing significant damage before being taken into custody. According to police, the incident unfolded when a 63-year-old man allegedly drove his vehicle at a high rate of speed up the driveway of the waterfront…

Rapper Lucki is the victim of a residential burglary under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department after thieves allegedly stole nearly $500,000 worth of personal property from his West Hollywood home. According to authorities, the rapper, whose legal name is Lucki Camel Jr., returned to his residence around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday and discovered that the property had been…