It seems like individuals had been higher behaved at Coachella Weekend 1 this 12 months … as a result of arrests had been down considerably in comparison with final 12 months, TMZ has discovered.

Indio PD launched their knowledge from the pageant’s first installment … they usually say they solely clocked 81 arrests of their system between Friday and Sunday — which is fairly rattling low in comparison with years previous, particularly 2023.

That is down 20% from the 102 arrests made final 12 months. There was additionally a small smattering of citations issued — simply 47 — they usually’re all handicap parking associated … down 43% from final 12 months.

Nonetheless, there was some unhealthy conduct at Coachella this previous weekend. Per IPD … 28 arrests had been made relating to drug and alcohol intoxication, in addition to an extra 28 arrests for possession of medicine on the market.

The cops say they made 18 arrests referring to pretend IDs … however there have been solely 3 arrests made for property crimes. Cops additionally need festival-goers to nonetheless keep watch over their cell telephones … because it feels like there have been lots went lacking through the weekend.

As for the remaining 4 arrests … these had been dropped beneath an “Different” class, so who the hell is aware of what these may very well be.

Whereas it is reassuring to listen to how comparatively well-behaved everybody was for Weekend 1 … it does observe the pattern from earlier years. Bear in mind, in 2022, weekend 2 noticed considerably rowdier crowds … with 36% extra arrests happening after weekend 1.

Maybe the dip in crime has one thing to do with Coachella’s ticket gross sales being down??? Fewer individuals could translate into fewer general incidents … that logic tracks with us.

Earlier than this smiling boy posing along with his blown-up alien changed into a rapper and singer, he was simply reppin’ his New York Yankees tee, singin’ his coronary heart out within the church choir, and rising up in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico.

He at present holds 3 Grammys, and he carried out on the Tremendous Bowl halftime present alongside Jennifer Lopez and Shakira in 2020. He is collaborated with different massive names within the music biz like Karol G, Cardi B, and Drake …

When he is not up on stage, he is usually posting sultry snaps on his Instagram.

It is solely Wednesday, however TMZ’s already reported on tons of sizzling subjects this week. Try among the greatest clips under.

On “TMZ Dwell,” Harvey and Charles break down Hollywood producer Carol Baum‘s feedback about Sydney Sweeney‘s seems to be and expertise.

Our “TMZ on TV” group analyzed one other Bianca Censori outfit … one she wore at Disneyland alongside her man Kanye West.

And, our “TMZ Sports activities” division talks Jontay Porter‘s lifetime ban for playing on video games.

Examine your native listings for when TMZ is on in your space or make amends for previous episodes!

Sydney Sweeney‘s former appearing coach is leaping to her protection after her expertise and appears have been slammed by a Hollywood producer.

Scott Sedita from Scott Sedita Performing Studios tells TMZ … Sydney is a well-trained actress, whose profession began when she was simply a young person. Whereas he agrees Sydney does not have “supermodel” beauty, Scott does say she’s stunning for a myriad of different causes.

As he put it to us, “Sydney is gorgeous as a result of she has inside depth, mind, compassion, type and facial options — eyes, smile, cheekbones — that the digital camera angles choose up on. The digital camera loves her ‘look’ in addition to the viewers. Audiences love her as a result of she’s relatable and approachable.”

Scott’s help for Sydney was prompted by Hollywood producer Carol Baum publicly stating the actress wasn’t fairly or gifted — an opinion she says she shaped whereas watching Sydney’s hit rom-com, “Anybody However You.”

As we reported, Sydney’s rep clapped again on the disparaging remarks, slamming Carol for publicly tearing down one other feminine producer. Bear in mind, Sydney produced each ‘ABY’ and “Immaculate” — so Carol ripped into one in every of her personal.

Scott — who coached Sydney at first of her profession — says he is not frightened his former pupil will take the criticism to coronary heart, as she’s been by worse.

He provides … “She’s been by the ups and downs of this enterprise. So you need to be just about a severe actress when you’re gonna undergo all that. When taking suggestions or critique, she processes it, makes use of her appearing method and makes the adjustment.”

Scott thinks Sydney’s method to appearing is as severe as Caitlin Clark‘s method to basketball — as each are doing what’s essential to be wildly profitable.

Comedy star Brad Williams says Blake Griffin might simply go from setting screens to establishing jokes now that he is retired from the NBA … telling TMZ Sports activities the previous hooper is legitimately good at standup.

Williams mentioned out in L.A. on Tuesday — simply hours after Griffin introduced he was hanging up his basketball sneakers — that he is seen the ex-Clippers ahead rock the mic earlier than … and he is been significantly impressed.

And, Williams advised us if Griffin makes use of his newfound free time to actually decide to standup — he might be an actual participant within the comedy world.

“I noticed him do it in Montreal,” Williams mentioned of Blake’s joke-making expertise. “And, he is good. And, I hate that. ‘Trigger you may’t be good at every little thing.”

Williams mentioned Blake’s bought a ton of nice materials to work with too … noting that as a former NBAer — and a Kardashian ex — he is bought plenty of ammo to get audiences guffawing.

Blake, after all, has made it no secret he is at the very least considerably fascinated about pursuing laughs … he is performed standup routines a number of occasions through the years — and even as soon as participated in a hilarious 2018 Roast Battle with Jeff Ross.

Jeezy is clearing the air on his bid for major custody of his child — now asking the decide to verify he and Jeannie Mai every get their fair proportion of parental time.

In a brand new movement, obtained by TMZ … Jeezy claims his estranged spouse is proscribing his entry to their daughter, 2-year-old Monaco.

The rapper says he and Jeannie labored out an off-the-cuff custody settlement final yr, however that fell aside firstly of 2024 … and he claims he is barely seen Monaco this complete yr.

Jeezy says they agreed to let him take Monaco for spring break from March 3 to March 9 — however, when he despatched somebody to select up his daughter for one more go to firstly of April, she wasn’t on the house he and Jeannie shared.

In actual fact, Jeezy claims Jeannie and Monaco have moved out of the house, and he says he typically has no concept the place the kid is — one thing he says violates their settlement.

He additionally claims common FaceTime calls aren’t potential as a result of Jeannie blocked his quantity.

BTW … Jeezy additionally says Jeannie’s claiming his gun possession is the rationale she does not need her daughter seeing him — which he says is not truthful as a result of he is at all times owned weapons and has by no means put their daughter in hurt’s approach.

Bear in mind, this all comes after Jeezy filed docs asking the court docket for major custody of Monaco … however, sources near him declare he is at all times needed joint custody in the long run.

Former Albany defensive lineman AJ Simon, who hoped to get picked within the upcoming NFL Draft, has died at solely 25 years outdated.

The college introduced the tragic information on social media on Wednesday, writing … “The UAlbany soccer program was deeply saddened to be taught of the passing of former student-athlete Amitral “AJ” Simon this morning.”

“AJ was an amazing younger man and even higher teammate all through his time at UAlbany. he was a task mannequin each on and off the sphere, serving as a pillar to this program over the past two years.”

They continued … “He will likely be profoundly missed.” The trigger or method of Simon’s dying will not be at the moment recognized.

Head soccer coach Greg Gattuso additionally shared his ideas, saying, “My prayers are devoted to the Simon household. I really like you AJ and can at all times have a particular place in my coronary heart for #8.”

Simon, who was from Tobyhanna, PA, performed two seasons for the Nice Danes after starting his school profession at Bloomsburg College.

AJ had a stellar season in 2023 … racking up 12.5 sacks, and incomes an All-CAA convention first-team nod.

Simon, ranked the thirty sixth greatest edge rusher by The Athletic’s draft consultants, hoped to get drafted subsequent week.

Kanye West might need new authorized bother on his arms — he is the named suspect in a battery report, and cops are actually wanting into the claims towards him … TMZ has discovered.

Regulation enforcement sources inform us … police are investigating Ye after cops say they have been advised he punched a person within the face late Tuesday night time — however the man he struck had allegedly pushed or grabbed West’s spouse, Bianca Censori.

We’re advised Kanye and Bianca took off after the alleged altercation … and, the alleged sufferer didn’t require therapy for accidents.

We’re advised police plan on reaching out to Kanye for his aspect of the story, and also will converse to witnesses.

This is not the primary time Ye’s discovered himself on the middle of a battery investigation … keep in mind, cops appeared right into a 2023 incident the place video confirmed him grabbing a photog’s telephone, and throwing it in an intersection. In the end, he wasn’t charged.

Additionally, a person sued Ye for assault and battery earlier this 12 months … claiming the rap star struck him in downtown L.A., again in 2022, after saying “I’ll make a f***ing instance of you.”