Senator Tom Cotton has just out-Trumped Trump, calling slavery “a necessary evil” that allowed America to develop, and he wants to retaliate against schools that teach the real history of slavery. The Republican Senator from Arkansas put it this way … “As the Founding Fathers said, it was the necessary evil upon which the union
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Breaking News Colin Kaepernick and Dr. Anthony Fauci have both been tapped by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights org. to receive its most prestigious award … after being hailed as “modern-day human rights defenders.” Kap and Fauci are 2 of the 5 people selected for the 2020 RFK Ripple of Hope Award — which
Kanye West is scratching and clawing to keep himself viable for the presidential race, ’cause he just made another last-ditch effort to get on another ballot … this time in Missouri. The rep for the Secretary of State there says Ye’s camp submitted signatures before the 5 PM deadline Monday — just in time to
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com John Lewis is a much bigger man than President Trump … so says U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson. We got the powerful congressman Monday on Capitol Hill after a ceremony for the late civil rights icon, and our camera guy asked if John would even want the Prez to pay tribute
Exclusive Kanye West‘s bid to get on the Illinois ballot for President has just hit a bump in the road — as in, serious objections about the petition signatures he’s submitted. TMZ’s learned there have been 3 objections filed with the Illinois Board of Elections … which means it will now evaluate the validity of
Exclusive Post Malone is taking steps to turn his favorite drinking game into big biz … we’ve learned the wheels are in motion for a world beer pong league!!! The “Beerbongs & Bentleys” rapper is looking to lock up the rights to “World Pong League” … and Post and his legal team have gone so
Exclusive Britney Spears is still seeing her sons, Jayden and Sean, without any pushback from Kevin Federline amid the new wave of concern raised by the #FreeBritney folks. Sources close to the situation tell TMZ … if Kevin ever felt any concern about Britney’s state of mind, he would try to take legal steps to
Breaking News Two icons. One photo. Colin Kaepernick and Dr. Dre struck a pose together to send a message — taking a knee during a recent get together … and LeBron James approves! “Defiant,” Dre wrote about their photo posted Sunday night. Unclear when and where the pic was taken. We’re working on it. The
Exclusive 10:13 AM PT — We’re told the baby’s name is Willa. Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner‘s 2020 just got exponentially better — they’ve welcomed their first baby, and it’s a girl … TMZ has learned. The “Game of Thrones” star gave birth Wednesday at a hospital in Los Angeles. We don’t have a name
Play video content Megan Thee Stallion is ready to talk about her injuries after the shooting she says she endured, but she’s still fighting back tears — and, notably, NOT spilling names … including Tory Lanez. Meg talked Monday about suffering injuries to both of her feet. She says she had to get surgery to
Play video content Breaking News @eyeoftheo / Instagram The Chainsmokers held a charity fundraiser in the Hamptons at a drive-in Saturday night … and even with all the precautions, it still looked a little dicey. The plan was to have the crowd socially distance on the 100-acre venue, and it seems there was an effort
Exclusive Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are together for the first time since the disastrous campaign rally in South Carolina a week ago, and their first outing was … Wendy’s!!! Kim flew to Cody, WY Monday … this after weeks of back and forth where she was desperately trying to get Kanye to get treatment
Exclusive LeAnn Rimes says people shouldn’t have to choose between risking COVID-19 exposure or not taking care of their teeth … and she’s ripping a proposed dental care law as “unfair.” The singer fired off a letter, obtained by TMZ, informing California State Senator Steve Glazer why she strongly opposes a bill known as the
Exclusive If Demi Lovato‘s engagement ring looked expensive, that’s only because it’s worth more than $2 million, and comes with some razzle-dazzle too … TMZ has learned. Sources with knowledge tell us … Demi’s ring would cost the average Joe off the street anywhere between $2.5 million and $5 million — and that’s due to
Breaking News Somebody get Liam Neeson … ’cause it’s time to release the Kraken!!! Seattle’s new NHL team just revealed it’s new name and look on Thursday … officially going with the legendary sea monster. FYI, a “kraken” is like a giant, angry octopus. Other options were thrown around — including the Sockeyes — but
Marlon Wayans is remembering his late mother on what would have been her 82nd birthday, and revealing the Wayans family matriarch, Elvira, has died. We’re told Elvira passed away a couple weeks ago, but Marlon waited until her birthday to share the somber news. He posted a touching tribute to his mother Thursday, on what
Exclusive “American Crime” actor Johnny Ortiz is facing a real-life attempted murder charge for his alleged role in an L.A. drive-by shooting … TMZ has learned. We broke the story … Ortiz and another man, Armando Miguel Navarro, allegedly tried to kill a man named Brian Duke in a gang violence-related incident. Though Navarro’s the
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Disney princesses are returning to work in the middle of the pandemic … but they’re not going back to Disneyland … they’re hitting the road to do social distancing gigs for kids. Here’s how the folks who dress up as children’s favorite Disney characters are earning a living these days
Breaking News Olivia de Havilland, the last surviving star of “Gone with the Wind,” has died. The actress played Melanie Hamilton Wilkes, who squared off with Scarlett O’Hara to gain the affection of Ashley Wilkes, played by Leslie Howard. The 1939 movie became one of the icons in cinema … played and replayed every year
Exclusive Any Jimi Hendrix collectible is significant, but this rare electric guitar oozes with so much history … it’s no wonder it’ll fetch a HUGE sum of money when it goes up for auction. The folks over at Kruse GWS Auctions are in possession of Buster’s early 1960s Japanese Sunburst electric guitar that’s expected to
Play video content @KrissyLionz / Twitter Because Gotham hasn’t been through enough in 2020 … the Joker’s popping up his colorful head for some summer hijinks. Naturally. Somebody dressed as the Clown Prince of Crime himself was spotted this morning riding a jet ski on the East River, in broad daylight no less. He cruised
California-based comedian Christopher Titus shifted his career into overdrive in the early 2000s after he starred as the title role of Titus — where he would deliver dark comedy commentary in an empty room in each episode in black and white — on the short-lived Fox family comedy, “Titus.” Christopher Titus cracked jokes on the
Rob Gronkowski says he’s all about that POGUE LIFE … ’cause the NFL superstar is coming clean about his newest addiction — Netflix’s hit show “Outer Banks.” For those who haven’t heard, the new series hit the streaming service earlier this year and quickly became the #1 show on the platform. The show covers a
Regis Philbin has died … TMZ has learned. The iconic TV host, actor, singer and all-around media personality who was once dubbed “the hardest working man in showbiz” passed away this weekend — this according to a statement from his family. They told People, “His family and friends are forever grateful for the time we
Kelsey Grammer‘s daughter, Spencer, got cut up by a man who started swinging a knife in NYC — all because the restaurant she was at was about to close and wouldn’t let him in. Law enforcement sources confirmed the scary incident went down late Friday night at a place called The Black Ant in the
Polish-American actress Zuzanna Szadkowski shot to stardom after she landed the role of the Waldorf family’s wacky maid, Dorota Kishlovsky — who gets wrapped up in all the drama revolving around the Upper East Side elite — on the long-running CW drama “Gossip Girl.” Zuzanna Szadkowski was cast alongside an epic group of young actors
Exclusive Jussie Smollett‘s alleged “attackers” picked up some of their possessions seized by cops over a year ago — including a large gun — but the judge said they still gotta wait for a couple more infamous items. Abel and Ola Osundairo were granted permission by the court to get back many of their belongings
Breaking News Regis Philbin‘s final resting place will be at the Notre Dame campus — fitting because the guy was an absolute Fighting Irish superfan! A spokesperson for Notre Dame confirms … Philbin’s funeral service will take place at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the campus in South Bend, Indiana. Philbin — who
Exclusive Charlie Balducci — best known for his time on the MTV reality show “True Life” — has died … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Balducci was found unresponsive in his bed Saturday. He was last seen around 2 AM that morning and they found him on his right side of
Exclusive The ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ will not halt production just because one of their own is positive with COVID-19 … TMZ has learned. Sources close to the production tell us … Bravo isn’t hitting the breaks as it continues to shoot the other housewives for season 15 — despite the fact, Shannon announced