Rhode Island-native Dicky Barrett gained fame for his raspy vocals and catchy lyrics as the frontman for the successful ska band, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones … who shot to the top in 1997 after their single, “The Impression That I Get,” landed at the top of the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks list and lead
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Exclusive Tori Brixx can’t seem to stay out of danger — she was allegedly the victim of another home invasion robbery, but thankfully … she wasn’t injured this time. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Tori is one of several alleged victims of a home invasion earlier this week in L.A., where perps allegedly made
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Cops in Aurora, CO targeted Elijah McClain‘s violin vigil to make an example out of nonviolent musicians … so says a famous violinist who saw it all play out. Lee England Jr. — who Michael Jordan calls “the Michael Jordan of the violin” — tells TMZ … Aurora police made
Breaking News Kelly Asbury, who worked on some huge animated films, including directing the blockbuster “Shrek 2” … is dead after a long battle with cancer. Kelly died peacefully Friday in Encino, CA … according to his rep, and leaves behind an amazing resume in the world of animation. He’s best known for directing the
It’s about time, but there’s finally a serious effort to change the name of John Wayne Airport in Orange County because the actor was famously racist and homophobic. The Orange County Democratic Party passed a resolution, calling out Wayne’s “racist and bigoted statements” and demanding the O.C. Board of Supervisors rename the airport Orange County
Play video content Exclusive HalaHi Michele Morrone is coming back for seconds … the “365 Days” star just announced he’s on board for the sequel, and he’s raising money for children in need in the process. Michele, the Italian heartthrob who plays Massimo in Netflix’s No. 1 movie, made the sequel revelation in a personalized
Carl Reiner, one of the most prolific entertainers in the history of show business has died … TMZ has learned. We’re told Reiner died Monday night at his Beverly Hills home. We’re told his family was with him when he passed. Reiner was a producer. He was also a director. He was also an actor.
Exclusive Details Joe Exotic‘s former zoo in Oklahoma is being investigated over concerns for the welfare of its animals — specifically the lions — but Jeff Lowe says everything’s being done right to take care of them … but it’s a challenge. TMZ’s learned a whistleblower provided PETA with photos and video of lions at
Mike Henry, the white actor who has voiced Cleveland on “Family Guy” for 20 years is stepping down from the role … saying the black character should be voiced by a person of color. Henry made the announcement Friday, saying, “It’s been an honor to play Cleveland on Family Guy for 20 years. I love
Exclusive Dawn Wells — famously known for playing Mary Ann Summers on the iconic TV show, “Gilligan’s Island” — is now sadly suffering from dementia and needs some court help with an overzealous fan … according to new legal docs. Dawn’s manager, Leonard Carter, filed legal docs on his client’s behalf claiming a man out
Exclusive Dustin Diamond needs to be saved by more than the bell if he wants to keep his home in Wisconsin — the bank is knocking on his door and looking to foreclose. The “Saved By The Bell” star owes Wells Fargo a whopping $269,329.36 — according to legal docs obtained by TMZ — and
Breaking News Colin Kaepernick‘s origin story is getting the Netflix treatment — in the form of a 6-episode series based on the QB’s high school years. Netflix says the scripted drama is called “Colin In Black & White” — which will address the issues Colin had growing up as a Black man in an adopted
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Wayne Brady says he knew he had to nail his Little Richard impersonation for the BET Awards tribute — and he’s giving props to his ex-wife and her BF for helping him pull it off. Wayne joined us Monday on “TMZ Live” to talk about one of the highlights of
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Brian Austin Green is a single man on the loose, and it seems his first legit post-Megan Fox rebound hails from down under … to which we say, ya done good, BAG. We got the “Beverly Hills, 90210” star on a lunch date Tuesday on Melrose with Australian model Tina
Breaking News Well, that didn’t take long … Cam Newton and Mohamed Sanu hooked up in L.A. on Tuesday to get in their first workout as Patriots teammates — and the dudes are JACKED!! The Sideline Hustle documented the sweat sesh — which all went down at UCLA — grabbing footage of the new Pats
Breaking News Terrifying moment from a pro gamer — who was struck by ACTUAL LIGHTNING while streaming on Twitch … and the video is intense. 27-year-old Jaime Bickford — AKA Karma — was commenting on a game of “Rocket League” on Sunday night when somehow she was hit by lightning during a storm in her
Breaking News The Jay Cutler Chicken Serial Killer Mystery of 2020 is officially SOLVED … with the ex-NFL QB catching a beastly raccoon in the act!!! As we previously reported … Cutler had been dealing with an unknown menace that was ripping the heads off his beloved birds … and he devoted his retirement life
Breaking News A former member of the Philadelphia 76ers’ dance team claims she was the victim of bullying and racism during her time on the squad … and now, the Sixers have launched an investigation. Yahne Coleman — a fashion model who used to perform with the Sixers Dancers — revealed the disturbing allegations in
Breaking News Tony Dungy says he’s done calling the Washington Redskins by their nickname … explaining, “If the team doesn’t want to change, the least I can do is try not to use it.” Besides being an NFL Hall of Fame coach, Dungy is also part of NBC’s “Football Night In America” … the pre-game
Breaking News J.R. Smith seems excited about his reunion with LeBron James — he’s already rockin’ a Lakers hat around town! Check out the pic of Smith hitting up Pinches Tacos on Tuesday — Lakers hat, Black & Mild in his mouth, red bandana around his neck. Of course, 34-year-old Smith was reportedly finalizing a
Breaking News “If you want the return of college football this year, wear a face covering.” U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams is using future Saturday gamedays to try to get Americans to start consistently wearing masks … saying straight-up if people do it, college football can come back. Adams made the comments Tuesday … saying
Play video content Breaking News Move over, Jerry Jones … there’s a new king in the scoreboard world — the Rams and Chargers just officially hung their video beast, AND IT’S 2.2 MILLION POUNDS!!! The L.A. NFL squads made the joint announcement Wednesday … saying their one-of-a-kind jumbotron is now fully functional at the new
Breaking News Zachary Levi is set to play Kurt Warner in an upcoming biopic on the NFL Hall of Famer’s life … and you know who’s PUMPED about that?!? KURT WARNER!!! The NFL Hall of Famer’s journey from working at a Hy-Vee grocery store to winning the Super Bowl is getting the Hollywood treatment with
Breaking News Corey LaJoie‘s #32 car is getting a new paint job for NASCAR’s big race Sunday … his team says it’s decking out the ride in a “Trump 2020” theme for the Brickyard 400. Go Fas Racing revealed the new paint scheme Wednesday … saying it’s partnered with the pro-Trump Patriots of America PAC
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Kanye West‘s new Gap deal isn’t only huge for budget-conscious consumers … Daymond John says it could also be a game changer for Gap’s corporate culture …if it’s smart, at least. The “Shark Tank” star helped us follow the money on the Yeezy Gap 10-year deal … breaking down how
Kanye West has until 2030 to fulfill his mission of providing clothing for the masses … and he just might make Gap cool again, in the process. The rapper and his fashion company just landed a 10-year deal with Gap to launch a new clothing line called Yeezy Gap. The retailer — widely known as
Exclusive Nipsey Hussle‘s family’s stuck in an odd limbo with a Crips company — over a trademark — and it’s got them worried something shady’s going on. Sources close to the late rapper tell TMZ … his family’s legal conflict with the Crips LLC — yes, the gang’s gone corporate — over the rights to
NY’ Artist Milton Glaser Dead at 91Milton Glaser, a super famous graphic designer who created one of the most iconic campaigns for a city has died on his 91st birthday. Glaser was embedded in pop culture in the ’60’s and ’70’s. In ’67 he fashioned a poster of Bob Dylan with wildly-colored hair and it sold millions. But his biggest splash
Play video content Ariana Grande threw what kinda sounds like an oxymoron but it’s not … an intimate birthday bash for herself. Ariana hosted the party Friday night for a few of her close family and friends, to celebrate turning 27. Trucks traversed her Hollywood Hills street all day, delivering supplies and decorations for the
Play video content Exclusive Marcia Grant The African-American woman who was denied entry to a Baltimore restaurant because of her son’s t-shirt is shunning the establishment’s apology … because the incident traumatized her 9-year-old boy. Marcia Grant and her spokesperson, Michelle Watts, tell TMZ … the restaurant, Ouzo Bay, has a well-established practice of discrimination,