James Franco has been cast as Fidel Castro, something John Leguizamo says is an outrage … but the film’s producer’s punching back, albeit with an explanation that’s a bit confusing. The news was announced this week that JF would be playing the late Cuban dictator, who came to power in the ’50s and ushered in
Month: August 2022
“Have you ever seen a fat 90-year-old?” That’s the question Bill Maher asked in a diatribe about obesity in America … which he says is a full-blown catastrophe that is wrongly being embraced by America. The “Real Time” host has talked about it before, but he really leaned in Friday night, scoffing at a USA
Play video content TMZ.com UPDATE 4:17 PM PT — Anne’s rep tells us the podcast episode in question was actually recorded on Monday and published Thursday, not Friday. It has since been deleted. UPDATE 11:14 AM PT — Another piece of the puzzle seems to be placing itself in this awful story — the same
Play video content TMZSports.com Yasiel Puig says he’s heartbroken over Vin Scully‘s death — telling TMZ Sports the legendary sportscaster was a father figure to him, and the former Dodgers star is crushed he’s gone. “I’m so sad because when I met him when I play in Los Angeles, he’s a good person,” the 31-year-old
Play video content TMZSports.com “I honestly could have died.” Terrell Owens says even though the incident with his neighbor ended without violence, the interaction could’ve easily taken a deadly turn, and TO says that’s why he won’t simply move on as if nothing happened. The 48-year-old Hall of Famer joined the “TMZ Sports” TV show
An important piece of Beatles history is up for grabs — John Lennon‘s nasty response to a Paul McCartney interview, and it provides tons of insight into the writing duo’s complicated relationship. John fired off a letter to Paul days after an interview critical of him and The Beatles appeared in a November 1971 issue
Meghan Markle is celebrating her 41st birthday … and some of the royals are, at least publicly, setting aside their very deep differences to wish her well. Prince William and Kate Middleton marked their sister-in-law’s big day on social media by posting a photo of Meghan dressed in all white with the caption … “Wishing
Play video content UPDATE 8:41 AM PT — President Joe Biden has just slammed the ruling … calling the sentence “unacceptable” — and vowing to do everything in his power to get Griner home soon. UPDATE “I call on Russia to release her immediately so she can be with her wife, loved ones, friends and
Play video content Comedy Central Hours after Brittney Griner was sentenced by a Russian judge to 9 years in prison … Trevor Noah went IN on the foreign country — dragging Vladimir Putin, while calling Thursday’s ruling complete “bulls***.” Noah held nothing back on “The Daily Show,” accusing Russia of using Griner and her drug
Wiz Khalifa‘s finally breaking his silence about his angry tirade toward a pair of L.A.-based DJs inside a nightclub … and he’s admitting he was outta line. During a special edition Breakfast Club interview on Friday, DJ Envy took it upon himself to interview Wiz alongside DJ Drama to rep for all the turntablists worldwide
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian‘s divorce continues to drag on … Ye has officially lost his 5th divorce lawyer. Kim and Kanye had a trial-setting conference Friday in L.A. as part of their divorce. Ye’s current divorce attorney, Samantha Spector, had previously asked the judge to relieve her as counsel, saying her relationship with Kanye
Shawn Mendes may have made the decision to pull the plug on his world tour, but he’s not canceling some serious beach time … soaking up the sun and taking a plunge. The Canadian singer was spotted at the beach Friday in Miami, wearing red trunks and with his chiseled figure on display. Shawn got
Tyler Perry won’t be having “the talk” with his son any time soon, because despite increased racial tensions in the country … he doesn’t want a 7-year-old to have to think about those issues. Not yet. Tyler opened up about this critical parenting decision, during an interview with AARP — yes, he’s over 50 —
Alyson Hannigan can break out the bubbly … because she finally found a buyer for her home, which was a filming location for NBC’s hit show “This Is Us.” Real estate sources tell TMZ … the “How I Met Your Mother” star accepted an offer Thursday on her 5-bedroom estate, which she listed for $18
UPDATE 5:31 PM PT — Anne Heche was driving like a maniac in between her two car crashes … and new video shows her speeding down a residential street before crashing into a home and igniting a blaze. UPDATE Play video content UPDATE TMZ obtained footage showing Anne flying down a street in her blue
Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson are calling it quits on their relationship after 9 months together … TMZ has confirmed. Sources close to the couple say the pair decided to end things, and according to E!, who first reported the split, the pair’s constantly busy schedules and distance apart made it really hard to keep
Play video content A track meet in Colombia turned NSFW real quick on Thursday … when Italian decathlete Alberto Nonino‘s junk popped out in the middle of a race. The unfortunate moment happened in the 400-meter event at the 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships in Cali … when Nonino was forced to lose his spot
What do you do when you got a nickname like “Sauce??” You get a custom diamond hot sauce bottle, of course!! New York Jets rookie Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner recently copped an incredible piece of jewelry to honor his special nickname … and the thing will put Frank’s, Tabasco and Tapatio to shame!! Play video content
Khloe Kardashian has a new addition to her fam … her surrogate has given birth to a baby boy! A rep for Khloe confirmed the news to Page 6. TMZ broke the story … Khloe and Tristan Thompson were having another child together via surrogate. The timeline of the pregnancy seemingly indicated they made the
IG model Gena Tew says for years she thought she was testing for HIV when she’d get STD checks, but that wasn’t the case, and a recent breakdown of her body led to her finding out she has AIDS. SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the
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The U.S. government says it’s doing everything it can to get Brittney Griner home … but now there’s a Justin from Canada looking to help out, too — and it ain’t Trudeau. Justin Bieber is reacting to Griner’s 9-year sentence for bringing cannabis oil into Russia … saying it “hurts” to hear the news, but
Malia Obama is taking in all the sights and attractions L.A. has to offer … this time joined by a mystery male companion, who’s got Malia grinning from ear to ear. Malia and her pal were spotted on a trip Wednesday to The Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Planned or not — Malia and
Play video content Brittney Griner’s 9-year prison sentence for flying in Russia with a cannabis cartridge is drawing lots of disbelief and outrage within hip hop, but perhaps no one’s reacting as aggressively as Boosie Badazz. The Louisiana rapper couldn’t contain his anger as he unloaded on America, in general — but especially on Vice
Ne-Yo‘s wife is putting an end to the couple’s marriage … filing for divorce, and claiming the singer recently fathered a child with another woman. Crystal Renay — who married Ne-Yo in February 2016 — filed divorce docs earlier this week in Atlanta saying the couple’s marriage is “irretrievably broken with no hope for reconciliation.”
Kid Cudi and Kanye West’s cold war is creating all sorts of collateral damage, and longtime GOOD Music producer Mike Dean appears to be the latest one feeling the burn. Dean launched into a Twitter rant after learning Wednesday night he’d been dropped from Cudi’s upcoming “Moon Man’s Landing Festival” without warning. He clarified on
Play video content TMZ.com Bun B is preparing for a big weekend behind the grill with his Trill Burgers franchise … one part of a history-making food court at LL Cool J’s Rock the Bells festival. The UGK rapper checked in with “TMZ Live” Thursday to shout out the good news about Trill Mealz Food
Ana de Armas is getting trashed for her performance in an upcoming Netflix Marilyn Monroe movie because of her Cuban accent, but she’s getting critical support from Marilyn’s estate … and they say she hit the mark. Nick Woodhouse, President and Chief Marketing Officer of Authentic Brands Group, which owns MM’s estate, tells TMZ …
Play video content Angelina Jolie isn’t afraid to cut a rug, not even in front of her daughter, Zahara, who she joined at a freshman event for Spelman college … dancing to the electric slide!!! Angelina hit the dance floor Saturday night while attending the annual freshman send-off … all smiles while she busted a