Exclusive Details Harvey Weinstein has tested positive for coronavirus … TMZ has confirmed. Sources tell us that the incarcerated former movie mogul has, indeed, been confirmed as one of two inmates at the Wende Correctional Facility in New York to have the viral infection. He was moved to the prison recently after being taken to
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It’s been nearly 2 weeks since Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson stunned the world into accepting coronavirus is no joke by revealing they’d tested positive, but the good news is they’re finally feeling better … and Tom’s offering some encouragement. Hanks says it has been 2 weeks since they first experienced symptoms of COVID-19 —
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Eric Roberts likes being stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic, but there’s one thing he’s struggling to replace … his morning gym routine!!! The veteran actor joined us Monday on “TMZ Live” from the comfort of his own home, where’s he’s holed up for the next several weeks. Professionally,
Play video content Breaking News Idris Elba got back his coronavirus test, and it ain’t good news. The actor says he’s contracted COVID-19, and he’s placed himself in self-quarantine. Actually, Idris says he’s been on lockdown since Friday. What’s interesting about his case is he says he wasn’t experiencing ANY symptoms. Idris says, “I got
Lyle Waggoner — known for his roles on hit TV shows in the ’60s and ’70s, and as the founder of Star Waggons — has died … TMZ has learned. Sources close to his family tell TMZ … the former actor died peacefully at his home Tuesday morning after a battling an illness. He was
Stuart Whitman, a staple of ’60s, ’70s and ’80s is dead. Whitman died at around 2 PM Monday at his home in Montecito, CA. A longtime friend tells TMZ Whitman was in and out of the hospital recently due to skin cancer that seeped into his bloodstream. He was surrounded by family at the time
Exclusive Details Hollywood’s movie theater and valet workers are in major crisis mode now that their job opportunities have completely dried up. We’re told it’s been especially devastating to valet companies that have contracts with high-end restaurants because with restaurants closed for in-seating service … that means valet attendants have no cars to park. Those
Breaking News TMZ.com Linda Fairstein, the woman who helped prosecute the now-vindicated Central Park 5, is suing Netflix and director Ava DuVernay over her portrayal in “When They See Us.” Fairstein filed the federal suit Wednesday, saying she fired off a warning to DuVernay before her series was released. Fairstein says she was concerned she
Exclusive Idris Elba contracting the coronavirus meant several members of his movie crew had to quarantine like he did, but they’re pissed about how producers handled the crisis. As we reported, Idris revealed Monday he tested positive for COVID-19, but actually went into isolation on March 13 when he discovered he’d been in contact with
Breaking News Arnold Schwarzenegger is teaming with TikTok to make sure grade school students don’t go hungry while schools close amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s the deal … TikTok is donating $3 million to help provide meals to needy families across the country, and it’s working with Arnold’s After-School All-Stars programs to make it happen.
South Carolina-native Johnny Whitworth was 20 years old when he took on the role as the art school hopeful, A.J. — who takes on a gamut of situations while employed by the Delaware record store — in the 1995 cult masterpiece, “Empire Records.” Johnny Whitworth wasn’t the only standout in the music movie … he
Exclusive Getty ‘Mighty Ducks’ goalie Shaun Weiss is inching closer to getting the help he desperately needs … he’ll soon be released from jail and go straight to rehab. On Tuesday, a judge in Yuba County, CA approved a motion to release the child star from jail … according to the D.A.’s Office there. Shaun’s
Breaking News Getty Harvey Weinstein is likely to die in prison — he just got sentenced to 23 years in his NY state criminal case. The 67-year-old disgraced movie mogul faced the judge Wednesday at his sentencing, and even spoke briefly. Several of his accusers, including the women who testified against him, were in the
Ben Affleck‘s already got a handle on the Instagram boyfriend lifestyle — he’s happily snapping beach shots of his hot new girlfriend, Ana de Armas!!! The couple’s down in Costa Rica for a romantic getaway after finishing filming on their upcoming movie. There have been plenty of rumors about them hooking up, but these shots
Breaking News TMZ/Getty Composite Kate Beckinsale is revealing a new Harvey Weinstein horror story, claiming he once berated her for dressing “like a lesbian” at a movie premiere he insisted on having in NYC … shortly after the 9/11 attack. Kate says Weinstein, who was head of Miramax studios back then, forced her and the
Breaking News TMZ.com Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson — who were filming an Elvis Presley movie down in Australia — have just tested positive for the coronavirus … TMZ has confirmed. Tom’s reps tell us he and Rita got tested for the deadly virus after feeling like they had a cold — he says they
Michigan born actress Lin Shaye has been in the TV and movie game since the mid-’70s, but is best known for her bronzed and blonde role as the neighbor Magda — who loves her puffy and clam dip — in the 1998 Farrelly brother’s film “There’s Something About Mary.” Lin’s other big Farrelly bros role
Exclusive TMZ.com Ben Affleck‘s new movie production won’t even get off the ground — before anyone could yell action, the coronavirus pandemic is postponing the shoot. Here’s the deal … Ben’s set to star in Robert Rodriguez‘s upcoming action thriller, “Hypnotic,” but they’re already behind schedule due to the outbreak. Solstice Studios tells TMZ …
Exclusive SplashNews.com Felicity Huffman is scoffing at folks wiping out toilet paper from the shelves … she’s got other must-haves amid coronavirus panic, and they’re all about keeping up appearances. The actress braved the rain in Los Angeles Friday and ventured out to her local pharmacy to stock up on the goods … in her
TMZ.com Corey Feldman‘s being threatened and harassed again, just days before the release of his documentary promising to expose child rapists in Hollywood … at least that’s what he thinks, based on a calendar left on his doorstep. Feldman says he called police after he returned home from a night out and discovered this 2020
Exclusive Getty Tim Story, the successful director of the ‘Ride Along’ franchise, is facing a lawsuit over a tragedy in his backyard .. the death of a 2-year-old boy in his hot tub. The child’s father, Miguel Raygoza-Castillo, is suing over what went down Nov. 18 at Story’s L.A. home. According to docs, obtained by
Exclusive Details Steven Spielberg‘s daughter was arrested in Tennessee this weekend after an altercation with her boyfriend — and it all started because he said something rude to her … so say cops. Mikaela Spielberg got busted Saturday night in Nashville, after returning home with her BF from a bar. Cops were called after an
Marilyn Monroe‘s time behind-the-scenes of the 1953 film, “Niagara,” was captured by a photographer, and his huge set of photographic negatives is up for grabs … but it won’t come cheap. The pics — 227 total, 198 of which depict Marilyn — were snapped by Canadian journalist and photog Jock Carroll in 1952, while she
Exclusive Details Backgrid Fears over coronavirus are forcing Gal Gadot to create a bigger carbon footprint than she cares to — she’s back to flying private jets, but only at the behest of her bosses. Gal stepped off a PJ Monday morning in Atlanta, and it’s becoming a familiar ride for her. She’s been flying
“Inside the Actors Studio” host and veteran TV writer James Lipton has died … TMZ has learned. Lipton passed away peacefully Monday morning at his home. His wife, Kedakai Turner, tells TMZ … “There are so many James Lipton stories but I’m sure he would like to be remembered as someone who loved what he
Exclusive TMZ.com Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s famous mug and iconic voice are being ripped-off by a Russian robot manufacturer, and he wants more than $10 million to make it right … or for the robot to go hasta la vista. Arnold’s company is suing Promobot, which makes autonomous service robots consumers can customize to look human. The
Breaking News @mattreevesLA Robert Pattinson‘s Dark Knight is a fan of classic American muscle cars, it seems, ’cause his Batmobile looks like it rolled straight out of a 1960’s Detroit factory … with custom touches, of course. Director Matt Reeves just posted a few photos from the set of his forthcoming “The Batman” — with
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Jamie Foxx says “Just Mercy” — the movie he stars in with Michael B. Jordan — is more than just a movie … because it’s inspiring some real-world change for the better. We got the actor — who plays wrongly condemned death row inmate Walter McMillian in the film —
Breaking News Getty Nothing can stop Ethan Hunt … except the coronavirus. That’s right … Tom Cruise and co. are gonna be sent packing from Italy after Paramount announced Monday they were putting a pause on production for their latest installment in the ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise — and it’s all because of the worldwide outbreak.
The famed author Clive Cussler — whose 1992 adventure novel “Sahara” was adapted into a film and starred Matthew McConaughey — has died … TMZ has learned. Cussler died Monday, according to his son. The cause of death was not disclosed. Cussler wrote more than 2 dozen novels, including “Raise the Titanic,” in his series