The current leaders of U.S. military forces apparently have no tolerance for drag shows on military bases, but that’s a huge departure from days past, because drag shows were embraced by the brass during World War II. In 1942, the military joined forces with the USO and the American Red Cross to entertain our troops
Month: June 2023
A Pride event in Tennessee is facing the reality of heightened threats and tension toward the LGBTQ community this year, beefing up security after warnings from the Aryan Nations. Memphis is hosting the Mid-South Pride Festival Saturday, but Vanessa Rodley, Festival Director and President of the org, tells TMZ … threats have been thrown at
Play video content TMZ.com Former “American Idol” winner Samantha “Just Sam” Diaz says their unglamorous return to singing in New York City subways for money isn’t the final chapter — instead, the bounce back is underway. Just Sam joined us Friday on “TMZ Live” and told us why winning a show like ‘Idol’ isn’t always
UPDATE 3:34 PM PT — Trey’s attorney, Michael Freedman, tells TMZ, “This is yet another example of decade-old allegations being repurposed into a federal case to take advantage of California’s constitutionally questionable new look back window. We look forward to vindicating Trey on the merits in court.” Trey Songz has been sued for sexual assault
Juvenile isn’t taking news of being omitted from this year’s Essence Fest lineup well … and would rather New Orleans residents spend their money at the Donna Fest, where he and Mannie Fresh will be performing!!! On Friday, Juve ripped the popular summer shindig a new one on Twitter for its tremendous artist lineup being
Al Pacino was so certain he could not get his girlfriend or anyone else pregnant, he did not believe the baby was his at first, and got a DNA test for proof … sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ. The 83-year-old actor, we’re told, had medical issues that would have commonly prevented a man from
Play video content Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson says he’s put aside his years-long beef with “Fast & Furious” star Vin Diesel … confirming his ass-kicking character, Hobbs, will be back in the driver’s seat. DJ let fans in on his big return Thursday, saying Vin’s been like a bro to him for a while —
Adele is completely gutting the home she purchased from Sylvester Stallone … and while she’s starting over at the lavish Beverly Hills estate, one famous feature remains. As you can see, the pricy renovations are in full swing, and the main house is getting a total transformation — she’s sheared off the whole 2nd story
The shocking death of Ms Jacky Oh! is not only affecting “Wild ‘N Out” fans, but it’s also impacting NFL players like Odell Beckham and Keenan Allen … who are mourning her passing. As we reported, Ms Jacky Oh! (real name Jacklyn Smith) died on Wednesday in Miami, but the details surrounding her death are
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi aren’t walking down the aisle yet, but they’re partying like they are … going all out commemorate their engagement with family members. The “Stranger Things” star made sure to snap several photos Thursday with her fiancé, Jake — Bon Jovi‘s 21-year-old son — during the private party. And, the
Play video content TMZ.com Big Time Rush fans were treated to big time sugar rush thanks to their favorite band passing out doughnuts to celebrate the release of their new album!! We got the guys out in NYC on Friday as they left “Today” to promote the drop of their fourth studio album, “Another Life”
Naomi Osaka and Cordae just revealed … they’re having a GIRL!!! The “Gifted” rapper and the tennis superstar announced the major news on Friday … sharing a pic of Cordae kissing Naomi’s baby bump at their pink-themed baby shower. The couple had an awesome celebration with their friends and family … with Osaka and her
A Premier League soccer referee and his family were mercilessly heckled, and even had a chair thrown at them, by out-of-control AS Roma fans … and now local police have launched a criminal investigation. The incident occurred in Budapest … where 44-year-old ref Anthony Taylor, who is English, was in a cafe with his family,
Play video content Major League Eating star James Webb will never forget this year’s iteration of National Donut Day … ’cause he just scarfed down 59.5 of the sweet treats in eight minutes — setting a new world record!!! Webb performed the gross unreal feat out at the National Donut Day World Donut Eating Championship
LeBron James says he’s INCREDIBLY PROUD of stats showing the students at his “I Promise” school in Akron are making tremendous gains in statewide testing … just 1 year after it opened. SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment news landscape and changed the way
The scheduled headliner for a drag show on a U.S. Air Force base is ripping President Biden‘s administration for scrapping this year’s event, saying it doesn’t line up with the White House’s supposed support for the LGBTQ+ community. Play video content TMZ.com “RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Coco Montrese joined us Thursday on “TMZ Live” to
10x MLB All-Star Steve Garvey — who won the World Series with the LA Dodgers in 1981 — is considering throwing his cap in the political ring … with a run for U.S. Senate in California. Republican strategist Andy Gharakhani spoke to the L.A. Times, confirming the 74-year-old Dodgers icon is contemplating running for one
Play video content Instagram / @papoose Remy Ma brought Jersey City back to the roarin’ ’20s last night, thanks to a glitzy birthday bash fashioned after the Prohibition Era that brought out plenty of her famous rap pals!!! The ultramagnetic MC ushered in year 43 inside the speakeasy-style lounge Casa De Lobo, and was flanked
Grimes is showing off her new look … a tattoo in red ink covering her whole leg!!! The singer and mother to two of Elon Musk‘s kids revealed her latest tattoo Thursday on social media … and it looks like she spent a lot of time in the tattoo parlor. Grimes got the out-of-this-world design
Play video content TMZSports.com LeBron James is giving his stamp of approval to the actors who played him and his high school teammates in an upcoming movie … saying the talented group of guys knocked it out of the park. The NBA superstar and the rest of the St. Vincent-St. Mary “Fab Five” squad attended
“Snowfall” star Damson Idris is admitting he tapped into the forces of darkness to help his actor’s block … and says he damn near needed an exorcism after the terrifying experience!!! During The Hollywood Reporter’s 2023 TV Drama roundtable, Damson made the shocking confession to Pedro Pascal, Jeff Bridges, Kieran Culkin, and others … harkening
Former “Wild ‘N Out” star Ms Jacky Oh! — who’s also DC Young Fly‘s longtime partner — has died … TMZ has learned. Sources tell us she died Wednesday in Miami. We don’t have details yet about the cause of her death, but a since-deleted social media post claimed she was in Miami to undergo
Drake made a cherry-on-top cameo for the season finale of Lil Dicky‘s “Dave” series — an episode that also boasted Brad Pitt and Rachel McAdams appearances!!! As fate would have it, Drake’s actually a superfan of the show — which just wrapped its third season — and he said exactly that to Dicky, in person.
Churchill Downs, the largest and most famous horse racetrack in the world and site of the Kentucky Derby, is instituting a new “safety initiative” after a rash of thoroughbred deaths on the track, effective immediately. The new protocols were announced on Thursday after a meeting between track officials and horsemen from Churchill Downs and Trackside
Gervonta “Tank” Davis is currently behind bars in Maryland — TMZ Sports has confirmed he was taken into custody after an “impromptu” court hearing. 28-year-old Davis was booked at Baltimore Central Booking Thursday afternoon. The Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office confirmed to TMZ Sports Davis was taken into custody after an “impromptu hearing” … but would
Tom Brady is NOT coming out of retirement to play quarterback for the team he’ll soon own … emphatically saying a return to the football field simply ain’t happening, despite endless speculation. In an interview with Sports Illustrated, the 46-year-old 7-time winning Super Bowl champ made it clear he’s done for good … and there
Fetty Wap better dig deeper into his pockets if he wants to settle a suit with his old homie, P-Dice — ’cause $1 million ain’t cuttin’ it … according to Dice himself. We got the former Remy Boyz member leaving Panera Bread in NYC with a fat stack of cash and a grip of his
Rap icon Tupac Shakur will be the next big name to be immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, getting a posthumous honor on the famous street. An announcement from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Wednesday revealed West Coast radio vet and REAL 92.3 host Big Boy will MC the event on June 7 and
Tiffany, the famed ’80s pop star, is counting her blessings after a truck tire collided with her vehicle during a scary incident on the highway. Tiffany was cruising down Interstate 65 in Nashville last week when her rep tells us a tire from a nearby truck came rolling across the highway and slammed into the
Play video content Lowndes County Sheriffs Office A scene straight out of ‘Fast and the Furious’ unfolded on the side of a busy highway … as a distracted driver hit a tow truck ramp and hurled through the air. The insane video was captured on body cam from May 24 along Highway 84 in Southern