Bert Belasco — famous from BET’s “Let’s Stay Together” — has died … TMZ has learned. Bert’s father, Bert Sr., tells us his son’s body was found Sunday inside a hotel room in Richmond, VA — where we’re told he was about to start on a project for a new movie role. Bert Sr. says
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“Scooby-Doo” co-creator Ken Spears has died … less than 3 months after his animation partner also passed away. Spears reportedly died Friday after complications related to dementia. His son, Kevin, told Variety, “Ken will forever be remembered for his wit, his story-telling, his loyalty to family, and his strong work ethic.” Kevin added, “Ken has
CBS has heard the calls for more diversity on its hit reality shows … and it’s making a pledge to make it happen. The network says its unscripted shows — including the uber-popular “Survivor,” “Big Brother” and “Love Island” — will have casts at least 50 percent Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) beginning
Alex Trebek is getting a bittersweet send-off from the game show that made him famous … “Jeopardy!” just said goodbye to the late host with a touching tribute. “Jeopardy!” executive producer Mike Richards honored Alex before Monday night’s episode, pausing to remember Trebek as an inspiring figure and thanking him for everything he did for
Exclusive The answer to “Who is Alex Trebek?” is not a short one, but the good folks of Greater Sudbury, Ontario want it to be known he’s their hometown hero … in the form of a memorial. We broke the story … the iconic “Jeopardy!” host died Sunday morning after battling pancreatic cancer. The Canadian
Play video content Breaking News MSNBC NBC’s Ken Dilanian is the latest victim of the dreaded hot mic … unwittingly unleashing a stream of curse words on live TV, but he’s got an explanation and an apology. Here’s the deal … Ken was supposed to be doing a live hit Tuesday on MSNBC about new
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Hoda Kotb says things are looking up for Al Roker in his battle with prostate cancer … and she’s got a message for fans who want to help out. We got the “Today” host jogging through NYC Tuesday — she says she’s running for Al, BTW — and asked for
Breaking News The Steelers have placed Ben Roethlisberger on the COVID-19 list … but it’s NOT because he tested positive. The 38-year-old QB is reportedly considered a “high-risk, close contact” person — after Steelers tight end Vance McDonald tested positive for COVID on Monday. Along with Big Ben, 3 other Steelers were placed on the
Breaking News What happens when the biggest skateboarding legend ever meets up with TikTok’s most prominent star?! OLLIE LESSONS, BABY!!! Addison Rae — one of the most-watched TikTokkers on the planet — got a surprise meeting with Tony Hawk at The Berrics skatepark in L.A. this week … and the two got to skating immediately!
Breaking News THOU SHALT NOT CUSS — NOT EVEN IN A FOOTBALL HUDDLE! That’s one of Tim Tebow‘s commandments — and it led to an incredible moment during his run with the NY Jets, when Tim refused to call a play called an “Oh Sh*t Screen.” Tim’s former Jets teammate, Nick Mangold, told the story
How did Mike Tyson maintain a rock star lifestyle and still pass all his drug tests?! FAKE DONG!!! The boxing legend went in-depth about how he was able to cheat the system on his “Hotboxin'” podcast this week … admitting he used a device called a “Whizzinator” to pass his tests. The “Whizzinator” is basically
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com “If I’m putting together a roster, that’s the type of quarterback that I want.” Saints star Demario Davis is going to bat for Drew Brees … telling TMZ Sports he sees absolutely no decline in the QB’s game whatsoever. In fact, the linebacker says he believes the critics who are
Breaking News Hall of Famer Tom Heinsohn — who won 10 titles for the Boston Celtics as a player and coach — has died, the team announced Monday. He was 86. Heinsohn is the only person to have ties to each of the Celtics’ 17 championships … going on to spend 30 years as a
Breaking News Justin Turner is a changed man — the Dodgers star was out in L.A. Tuesday and it seems he’s learned to keep his mask on at all times! Check out the 35-year-old slugger rockin’ his mask while out on a walk with his two doggies — super safe and super adorable! It was
Breaking News Ex-S.F. Giants outfielder Mac Williamson says his career was ruined by the old placement of the bullpen mounds at Oracle Park in San Francisco … and now, he’s suing over it. In new court docs, obtained by TMZ Sports, Williamson claims the company that financed and helped create Oracle Park knew the field
Breaking News Ya wanna know what Bill Belichick hates more than losing?? Coffee and everything about it — the smell, the taste and even java-flavored treats. Like … the dude freakin’ LOATHES the stuff with a burning passion. Here’s how we know — the New England Patriots coach came clean on his disgust for joe
Breaking News Odell Beckham is officially on the road to recovery … the star receiver and the Cleveland Browns just announced he underwent successful surgery to repair his torn ACL. Beckham shredded the knee early in the Browns-Bengals game back on Oct. 25 … and he was finally able to go under the knife Tuesday
The GAP had its heart in the right place with its post-election tweet urging unity but it clearly failed to read the room … admitting it was just “too soon.” A spokesperson for the clothing retailer tells TMZ … the intention of its social media post featuring a red and blue hoodie “was to show
Master P has a pretty simple, and possibly controversial, solution to Nick Cannon’s problems — but firmly believes he should not have apologized for his podcast remarks. 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 public gets their news.
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Beverly Hills may be an omen of what’s coming next week, because things got crazy on the streets and cops started swinging their billy clubs at both Anti-Fascist and Pro-Trump demonstrators. SWAT teams, local police officers and private security were deployed all throughout Bev Hills Saturday in anticipation of major
Play video content Ring Jon Jones‘ fists are as good a weapon as any, but when it comes to someone allegedly trying to steal his crap at home … nothing gets the job done like a 12-gauge! The UFC superstar posted security footage that he says was captured at his home — presumably, in Albuquerque,
Exclusive Details One of the co-founders of the Black Lives Matter chapter in New York was arrested this weekend … and the takedown is on video. Hawk Newsome was on the front lines of a protest in NYC Sunday, where BLM demonstrators were reportedly facing off with Trump supporters in the streets … with cops
Breaking News Adrien Broner is having a BAD week — a judge tossed the boxer back in jail … and then called him out for being a broke phony who fronts on social media. “Where’s all the money coming from that you’re flashing around on Instagram? Whose money is that?!” That’s the JUDGE grilling Broner
Play video content Breaking News C-SPAN “LeBron James Sucks!” That’s the chant that rang out at a Donald Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Monday … and #45 loved every second of it. Trump was doing his usual anti-NBA thing … talking about how NBA ratings sucked this year and blamed the bad numbers on
Play video content Fox News President Trump firmly believes HE won the election, and thinks the only way Joe Biden can win is if there’s shady ballot business … so, he’s going to the Supreme Court, and setting America up for a battle royal. It was well after 2 AM ET when POTUS spoke at
Exclusive Americans freaking out through this volatile election season — the most crucial of our lifetimes — are drawing up self-care plans, and leaning into meditation to combat their anxiety and stress. Health and wellness apps are seeing unprecedented spikes in activity this week … which is good for biz, but ain’t so pretty for
Exclusive A professional hotline dedicated to reporting funny business at the polls was inundated with calls alleging voter intimidation this election cycle … far surpassing anything they saw 4 years ago. Election Protection is a safe haven for whistleblowers who see something fishy or downright illegal at polling places all over the country — and
Madison Cawthorn is only 25 years old, but that didn’t stop him from being elected to represent North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District … making him the youngest member of the House in modern U.S. history. Cawthorn — a staunch Republican who’s anti-abortion, pro-gun and shares President Trump‘s views on immigrants — defeated Democrat Moe Davis
President Trump revving up for a legal battle over the election is already triggering peaceful protests across the country … and it’s feeling like an eerie, relative calm before the storm. Hundreds of protesters made their voice heard loud and clear late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning outside the White House. The demonstration went down
Folks in New Jersey have green on the mind — they are eager to brush up on their marijuana skills after voting to legalize it, and their Google searches show it. The term “how to roll a joint” saw a nearly 3,000% jump in the ultimate search engine during a solid 4 hours Tuesday evening