Songwriter changes name per Beyoncé's advice  —  Kanye West allegedly ranted about Jay Z at a recent concert when he whined, “Our kids ain't never even played together!”  Now we know why.  —  After Page Six reported that Jay Z is tired of wild West's “nut job” shtick …

Michael Phelps — Secretly Married for Months  —  Michael Phelps tied the knot with Nicole Johnson months ago, but they kept it under wraps ... TMZ Sports has learned.  —  We've learned the couple has been married since June 13th.  The ceremony went down in Paradise Valley, AZ, where they just moved.

Donald Trump's Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star Vandalized By Sledgehammer  —  EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump took a lot of hits today and not just in the Presidential race.  With less than two-weeks to go before America decides if the ex-Apprentice host will pull off a surprise victory over Hillary Clinton …

IT'S OVER: James Packer dumps Mariah Carey  —  IT'S OVER: James Packer dumps Mariah CareyIT'S OVER: James Packer dumps Mariah CareyIT'S OVER: James Packer dumps Mariah Carey Share this on Email  —  Billionaire casino mogul James Packer has dumped fiancé, pop star Mariah Carey …

Patton Oswalt: 'I'll Never Be at 100 Percent Again'  —  WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Michelle McNamara, a 46-year-old true-crime writer, died chasing a serial killer.  —  The Golden State Killer, a name she coined while working on a book about him, raped and murdered dozens of victims in the 1970s and '80s and remains at large.

Coolio — Pleads Guilty to Gun Possession ... But Judge Digs His 'Do  —  Coolio pled guilty to possession of a concealed weapon but will avoid jail time ... TMZ has learned.  —  The rapper was in an L.A. court Wednesday where he was placed on 3 year probation and ordered to 45 days of community service.

Drake — Introduced Taylor to His Mom, But ...  Drake gave Taylor Swift the VIP treatment at his 30th birthday bash, including some QT with his mom — normally an early sign of dating — but that's not the case ... this time.  —  Sources connected to Drake tell us he introduced Swift to his mom …

Lena Headey — Son Must Return to the US of A  —  Lena Headey violated her custody agreement with her ex-husband by keeping their son in the U.K., and a judge has just ordered her to come back to L.A. with the kid.  —  Ex-hubby Peter Loughran was in court Wednesday when the judge made it clear …

Michael Massee, ‘The Crow’ Actor Who Accidentally Shot Brandon Lee, Dies at 61  —  Michael Massee, who accidentally fatally shot Brandon Lee on the set of their 1994 film “The Crow,” in which he played Funboy, has died, his agent confirmed to Variety.  He was 61.