A former media executive for Major League Soccer claims she lost her job for speaking up about racial issues within the organization following the killing of George Floyd … so she’s suing. Karine Travieso, who is Black, has filed suit against MLS along with 2 of her former bosses, alleging she was removed from job
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Play video content BACKGRID Sam Asghari appreciates the congrats for his “engagement” to Britney Spears, but notes it’s a tad late, ’cause they’ve been man and wife for a minute now … insert tongue in cheek here, please. Britney’s BF was getting showered Wednesday with well-wishes from a pap outside a Jeep dealership in Westlake,
Ben Crump says the huge stash of cash Jeff Bezos just donated to Van Jones could go a long way for a cause they both care about deeply — helping Black people learn the law. The civil rights attorney tells TMZ … he plans to talk to his good friend Van about using some of
Play video content TMZ.com Dillon Francis is imploring everyone to follow in his footsteps and get vaccinated. Yes, it can be a matter of life or death, but also … it can save his and other people’s jobs. We got the famous DJ leaving Erewhon Tuesday in L.A. and wondered if he had any trepidation
Joe Pytka — the director of Michael Jordan‘s original “Space Jam” — is going off on LeBron James‘ reboot, calling it an uninteresting mess … and that’s about the nicest thing he has to say. Pytka — who’s also known for directing popular music videos and commercials in the ’80s and ’90s, including the “I
“American Pickers” will remain a one-man show for the foreseeable future … ’cause TMZ’s learned it has no plans to bring back Mike Wolfe‘s ex-cohost Frank Fritz, and it has nothing to do with their fallout. Sources close to the production tell TMZ … Frank stepped away from the show a while back to deal
Athletes wasted no time making a statement against injustice as the Olympic competition kicked off this week … with soccer players taking a knee before their matches on Wednesday. Earlier this year, the International Olympic Committee released a strict policy for the 2020 Games … banning any sort of demonstrations or protests on the field
Britney Spears publicly beefing with her little sister, Jamie Lynn, is having no impact on the “Zoey 101” reboot moving forward … so says Chris Massey. We got the former Nickelodeon star — and Jamie Lynn’s costar — Tuesday in L.A., where he told us he’s heard the exact opposite of what his fellow ‘Zoey’
Now that Fetty Wap is blowing up with his hit “Trap Queen” … he wants to clear up the biggest rumor about how he lost his left eye, and says the truth is as obvious as the nose on his face. Click ‘SHOW MORE’ for related content…. Fetty Wap – Eye Don’t Need No Stinkin’
One of Donald Trump‘s allies — who also happened to scoop up Neverland Ranch after Michael Jackson lost it — is facing federal charges for acting as an agent of a foreign government. Thomas Barrack was busted Tuesday in L.A. after the feds accused him of acting and conspiring to act as an agent of
Play video content @dollyparton / Instagram You can bet Dolly Parton‘s getting a big O-vation tonight for the surprise she put together for her husband’s 79th birthday. The legendary country singer got dolled up in an iconic Playboy Bunny suit Tuesday to give Carl — her husband of 55 years — a special 79th birthday
Harvey Weinstein is currently aboard an airplane for the first time in over a year — but it’s not for any type of vacay … the guy’s on his way to L.A. to face even more charges. The disgraced movie producer’s attorney, Mark Werksman, tells TMZ … Weinstein’s legal team was notified their client is
New York native Andy Milonakis blasted onto the scene in 2005 with wacky antics, a bizarre hip hop career and viral video moments — all while confusing audiences with his prepubescent appearance even though he was nearly 30 years old — that culminated with his MTV sketch comedy program “The Andy Milonakis Show.” Andy went
The Larry O’Brien Trophy is coming back to Milwaukee after a 50-year drought — Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks just eliminated the Phoenix Suns to win the NBA championship!! The Greek Freak was nothing short of insane on the court during Game 6 on Tuesday … earning 50 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks. He
Play video content TMZ.com Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is tearing Jeff Bezos a new one after he thanked Amazon employees and customers for footing the bill for his trip to space. We got the Congresswoman Tuesday on Capitol Hill, and asked what she made of the richest man in the world giving major props to workers
Biz Markie had a partner in rhyme pulling for him and his family up to the very end — it was none other than Fat Joe, who provided emotional support like you wouldn’t believe … TMZ has learned. The recently deceased MC’s wife, Tara Hall, tells us that out of all the scores of people
Play video content TMZ.com Attorney Lee Merritt believes his battle to become attorney general of Texas is not as uphill as people think … because he’s confident he can work with law enforcement to give his campaign the boost needed to win. The renowned civil rights lawyer — who’s represented the families of Botham Jean,
It’s apparently “Coach” Sanders or it’s no Sanders for Deion Sanders … ’cause the Jackson State headman allegedly shut down interviews Tuesday after reporters referred to him as simply “Deion.” The bizarre scene reportedly took place during SWAC Media Day in Birmingham, Ala. … when The Clarion-Ledger claims Sanders went off on one of its