Hawk Newsome, Co-Founder of BLM New York Chapter, Arrested in Protest

One of the co-founders of the Black Lives Matter chapter in New York was arrested this weekend ... and the takedown is on video. Hawk Newsome was on the front lines of a protest in NYC Sunday, where BLM demonstrators were reportedly facing off with…

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Terrence Howard Sues 20th Century for 'Hustle & Flow' Image Used on 'Empire'

Terrence Howard claims he's getting hustled because 20th Century Fox is his using his likeness from "Hustle & Flow" to promote "Empire" ... so now he's suing the studio. Terrence -- who played Lucious Lyon on all 6 seasons of "Empire" -- just…

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'Cheer' Star Jerry Harris Should Remain Jailed Until Trial, Prosecutors Say

"Cheer" star Jerry Harris should remain behind bars until his trial because he's "a clear and present danger to the community and most notably defenseless children" ... so claim the feds. Harris has a bond hearing scheduled for Wednesday, and…

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Yoko Ono Sues Ex-John Lennon Aide Again for Allegedly Continuing to Exploit Them

Yoko Ono's returning to battle with a former aide of her late husband John Lennon, claiming the guy's again trying to profit off them, even though he was ordered nearly 20 years ago to knock it off. According to a new suit -- obtained by TMZ --…

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Tory Lanez Beefing with Rick Ross, Brings Up Breonna Taylor

Tory Lanez is making lots of enemies with his album release, slash denial about allegedly shooting Megan Thee Stallion ... because now he's also beefing with the boss. Rick Ross and Tory exchanged jabs on social media Friday ... with Rick throwing…

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City of Chicago Wants FBI's Jussie Smollett Investigation Records

The City of Chicago wants a judge to force the FBI to hand over records of the Bureau's probe into the Jussie Smollett case -- especially his claim he was the target of a racist and homophobic threat before the infamous alleged attack. According to…

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Dr. Dre's Wife Wants 2 Million a Month in Temporary Spousal Support in Divorce

Dr. Dre's wife is seeking a steady flow of serious cash from the music mogul as they head toward divorce ... but our sources say she's not going to get it without a fight. Nicole Young just filed legal docs asking for temporary spousal support from…

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Leonard Cohen's Estate May Sue Over RNC's Use of 'Hallelujah'

Leonard Cohen's legendary song "Hallelujah" was not approved to be used at the Republican National Convention -- though it was, twice -- and now the late singer-songwriter's team is speaking out ... and threatening legal action. Reps for both…

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Georgia Cop Who Tasered Black Woman on Porch Fired by Department

The Georgia police officer who used his Taser on a Black woman and continued to use what many consider excessive force afterward is now without a job ... according to his bosses. Officer Michael Oxford was terminated this week from his job at the…

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Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Sue Photographer Over Archie Pic

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are pissed about a paparazzi shot of their son, Archie, which they say was snapped in their own backyard, so now they're suing ... TMZ has learned. Harry and Meghan say they took extensive measures to ensure their…

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Tory Lanez Arrested on Gun Charge, Megan Thee Stallion in Car

Tory Lanez got busted after an alleged argument outside a house party led to cops finding a gun in his car, and Megan Thee Stallion was there too ... this according to law enforcement. We've learned police got a call of a disturbance outside a…

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Eric Garner Mock Trial Prosecutor Talks George Floyd Case

If George Floyd's case goes to court -- prosecutors must do their best to prove Derek Chauvin's intent was to harm -- and they've got a damning piece of video on their side ... so says the man who served as a prosecutor in Eric Garner's mock trial.…

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LAPD Officer Who Repeatedly Punched Man Charged with Assault

An LAPD cop who was caught on video giving a man a beating earlier this year is now going to court ... he's been charged with assault by the District Attorney. Los Angeles County D.A. Jackie Lacey announced the charge Tuesday against Officer Frank…

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San Leandro, CA Woman Posts Racist, Xenophobic Letter on Homes of POC

A Bay Area woman was allegedly going around and posting xenophobic letters on the homes of people of color, demanding they leave the U.S. ... and she was caught on camera doing the heinous deed. Photos of the lady -- who has yet to be identified --…

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Ariana Grande Gets Permanent Restraining Order Against Trespasser

Ariana Grande will have a court-ordered force field around her for the next 5 years -- which will hopefully deter an obsessed fan who was arrested on her property 2 months ago. A judge just signed off on a permanent restraining order for AG's…

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Drew Barrymore, Walmart Sued For Allegedly Copying Pillow Patterns

Drew Barrymore and Walmart are getting dragged into more than a pillow fight ... they're getting sued for allegedly copying a fabric design studio's patterns to sell pillows. Rule of Three Studio just filed a lawsuit against Drew and Walmart for…

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Kawhi Leonard Loses Copyright Lawsuit With Nike Over 'Klaw' Logo

It doesn't happen often, but Kawhi Leonard has been defeated -- the NBA superstar just lost his copyright battle with Nike over the "Klaw" logo. Remember, the LA Clippers guard -- a Nike athlete from 2011-2018 -- claimed he got a cease and desist…

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Maitland Ward Sued By Actress, Videographer For More Than $270k

Maitland tells TMZ ... "The fact that these long time friends have gotten together after so many months to sue me is complete slander and immoral. There are zero contracts and agreements that have any info pertaining to this completely made up…

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Kobe Helicopter Crash Victims' Families Sue for Wrongful Death

The families of four of the victims who perished in the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, have filed wrongful death lawsuits themselves -- this after Vanessa Bryant has already gone after the chopper company in…

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Amazon Sued by Author Claiming to Have Spawned 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'

Amazon's hit series, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," is ripped straight from the pages of a 6-year-old book with an eerily similar and struggling character ... at least according to the author. Jodi Parmley just sued Amazon Studios for allegedly…

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