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Scott Storch is still trying to get his life in order after burning through a $70 million fortune thanks to a cocaine addiction. The writer and producer of many hits including "Cry Me a River" by Justin Timberlake and "Naughty Girl" by Beyonce has been talking up a comeback after his last comeback attempt after bankruptcy resulted in a lawsuit from those who had bankrolled…

Derek Fisher was arrested on suspicion of DUI early Sunday (June 4), after crashing his car while driving on a Los Angeles Freeway, reports TMZ sports. Fisher, 42, and girlfriend, Gloria Govan, were reportedly traveling northbound on the 101 Ventura freeway, when the collision occurred at around 3:00 a.m.

The accident happened as the former New York Knicks head coach…

High Times, the 44-year-old magazine that has long advocated for the legalization of pot, has been sold to a group of investors led by Los Angeles-based Oreva Capital for $42 million.

Adam Levin, managing director of Oreva, said that he is the acting CEO after heading a group that gained control of 60 percent of the stock of the old company, Trans-High Company (THC),…

Kevin Hart said his father’s drug addiction and his strong mother kept him on the straight and narrow.

Hart, who has penned the memoir “I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons,” told Parade, “I couldn’t do drugs if I wanted. They were sold in the neighborhood, but I couldn’t personally go out and get them . . . My mom kept me away from that.”

Hart, who has two…

Jennifer Lopez has fallen and she can’t get up.

The 47-year-old singer needed a little help when she bent over backwards during a show at the Axis Theater inside Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas and couldn’t maneuver her way out of the position.

Instead, backup dancers in glittery orange suits had to pull JLo to her feet on stage in a less than graceful break from…

Back in January, Floyd Mayweather made a bold claim on ESPN about how he believes he is a greater boxer than Muhammad Ali ever was. In a recent and short interview, former boxer Mike Tyson called Money Mayweather “delusional” for his comments.

“He’s very delusional,” said the former undisputed heavyweight champ of the world. He also made sure to explain his thoughts…

Singer Brandy Norwood was hospitalized Friday after she lost consciousness on a plane before takeoff.

The 38-year-old star was on a Delta aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport when she passed out, prompting her to be removed from the plane, TMZ reported.

Paramedics from the Los Angeles City Fire Department arrived on the scene and began assisting her on…

Is Jim Carrey the real Slim Shady?

Eminem credited the actor as the inspiration behind his album "The Eminem Show" on the 15th anniversary of its debut this week.

"The concept 4 the Eminem show was inspired by The Truman Show because my life felt like it was becoming a circus around that time and I felt like I was always being watched," Eminem wrote in a…

The late rap icon Notorious B.I.G will be honored at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards later this month.

The performing rights organization said Thursday that the rapper will receive its ASCAP Founders Award on June 22 at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. It will be its 30th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.

The Notorious B.I.G, born Christopher…

Russell Wilson will return to host Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports Awards this summer, Variety has learned. The annual award show will air on Sunday, July 16.

Along with announcing the Seattle Seahawks quarterback as host, the network unveiled the full list of nominees.

“Super excited and honored to three-peat and host Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2017,”…

LeBron James’ Los Angeles home was the target of a suspected hate crime, TMZ reported Wednesday.

According to the website, the LAPD and neighborhood patrol responded early Wednesday to James’ home, where the word “n—r” was spray-painted on the front gate.…

August Alsina says he’s struggling with a liver disease.

The 24-year-old hip-hop star says in an interview with Jada Pinkett Smith that he posted on Instagram that he has an autoimmune disorder affecting his liver. He says in the caption of the post that he’s “sicker than ever” and he’s having a hard time accepting what his doctors are telling him.…

Former Epic Records chairman and CEO Antonio “LA” Reid, who left the company amid accusations of sexual harassment earlier this month, has pulled out of his scheduled keynote talk at the MIDEM conference in Cannes, France, Variety has learned.

The industry confab, which spotlights the international music business, takes place from June 6 – 9; Reid’s keynote was to…

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Drake did not violate copyright law when he sampled a spoken word track from a 1982 jazz record.

The estate of musician Jimmy Smith filed suit in 2014, alleging that Drake had violated its copyright to “Jimmy Smith Rap,” from Smith’s 1982 album “Off the Top.” On the original track, Smith relates a bit about the recording of the album…

Kevin Hart might be small, but he certainly is mighty.

The 37-year-old comedic star is just 5 feet 4, but his dreams are much larger. Hart appears on the cover of this week’s Variety and opens up about his ultimate goal: to be the Oprah Winfrey of comedy. Over the years, Hart has befriended the iconic talk show host, Jay Z and Tyler Perry, all of whom the “Ride Along”…

Lauryn Hill and Nas will be taking their legendary sounds and infectious tunes on the road together for their North American tour. The Live Nation experience will begin on Sept. 7 in Chicago, and the tour will will feature comedian Hannibal Buress and reggae artist Chronixx on various dates.…

The hills have eyes. And a new set of them just moved in.

Singer-songwriter The Weeknd recently purchased a home in the posh enclave of Hidden Hills, CA, according to TMZ. The final sale price? $20 million.

The nine-bedroom, nine-bathroom mansion is a massive 13,391 square feet and sits on a 2.94 acre lot. Once you step inside the estate, a 25-foot grand entry…

Lil Wayne’s daughter, Reginae Carter, plans on making a name for herself apart from her famous father.

The 18-year-old appears on “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta,” but says having a famous dad is not all it is cracked up to be. “I had a friend, and I trusted her and everything, but she turned around and backstabbed me,” she said.…