The world can now see Chadwick Boseman‘s last performance before he died … and the role is sure to strike a high note, especially if you’re into jazz. The late actor starred in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” which premieres today on Netflix. Chadwick plays a trumpeter named Levee in an early 20th century jazz band.

Tom Cruise is flying south for the winter break … fleeing his now controversial ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ set after blowing a gasket over COVID-19 rules. Production’s reportedly shut down on ‘MI7,’ but not due to a breach in COVID protocols — it’s so Tom can start his Christmas break a little earlier than planned. Cruise

Exclusive Tom Cruise might want to look in the mirror when it comes to making sure everyone on set is COVID safe — especially if he sticks with what appears to be his go-to face covering. The mask Tom’s wearing in almost all the pics from various ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ sets is NOT recommended by

Breaking News Now, this is creative … a handful of Clubhouse users put on a live production of ‘The Lion King’ — complete with a full cast and choir — and THOUSANDS of people dropped in to listen live. Organized by executive producer and director Noelle Chesnut Whitmore — along with the assistance of a

Chicago-born signer and actor Tommy Sands first made a name for himself in the music industry in the late ’50s with smash singles like “Teen-Age Crush” and “Going Steady” … but it wasn’t until after he took on the acting role of Tom Piper in Disney’s 1961 Christmas musical “Babes In Toyland” that Sands became

New Jersey-born child actor Yvonne Zima was only 7 years old when she was cast as the wishful little sister Sarah Jackson — who is the reason that her brother has to endure Christmas every day — in the 1996 holiday movie “Christmas Every Day.” Yvonne shared the screen on the holiday classic with Robert

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Bill Bellamy says flying during a pandemic is inevitable … he just wishes there was more accountability all around to help prevent what sadly went down on United Flight 591. We got Bill out at LAX on Monday afternoon and talked to him about the man who died on a

Breaking News Giannis Antetokounmpo and Chris Paul are goin’ full Mickey Mouse — with the NBA superstars getting Disney movies based on their lives!! The entertainment company made the big reveal during its Investor Day live stream minutes ago … saying “Greek Freak” will begin production in 2021. The flick will follow the inspiring story

Play video content Brandon Jay/YouTube Tommy “Tiny” Lister said he was looking forward to taking the COVID vaccine just days before his death, but when you listen to him it’s apparent he’s got serious symptoms, including labored breathing. TMZ broke the story … Lister’s body was discovered Thursday … this after friends and family couldn’t

Exclusive If Tommy “Tiny” Lister died from COVID-19 — as people close to him suspect — it would have been his second bout with it, because TMZ’s learned he fought it off months before his death. The “Friday” star’s rep, Cindy Cowan, tells TMZ … “Tiny” tested positive around 4 months ago. He had many

Breaking News SF 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is showing love to the man who inspired his nickname … saying it was a “blessing” to meet Tiny Lister before he passed away. In case you didn’t know … Samuel earned the nickname “Deebo” when he was a kid because he had that bully swagger that

Tommy “Tiny” Lister — famous for playing intimidating, but lovable tough guys in films like “Friday” — has died … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us they got a call to the actor’s Marina Del Rey apartment Thursday, just before 3 PM, for an unconscious male. Our sources say Tommy was not transported

Scottish born actor Nicholas Rowe was only a teenager when he landed the iconic role as the pipe-puffing Sherlock Holmes — who takes on the case of the murderous Eh-Tar — in the 1985 old school mystery movie “Young Sherlock Holmes.” Nicholas Rowe was cast alongside some other awesome young actors to solve the mysterious

Play video content Regina Hall turned 50 this weekend, but she has NOT lost her sense of humor … if anything, it’s sharper — and she’s leaning into it with an awesome song for her big day. The actress and comedian rang in the big 5-0 Saturday with a hilarious home video and song she

Play video content Exclusive Details uplive.usa/Instagram Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister‘s condition in the days before his demise was alarming — but the guy was confident he’d be taken care of by the man upstairs. Actor/rapper Chris La Vrar tells TMZ … he was with Tiny Monday at the ‘Friday’ star’s Marina del Rey home, where Tiny

Leonardo DiCaprio is being shielded almost as much as the new movie he’s in these days — ’cause he’s on location … and has a forcefield around his mug. Leo was seen this weekend boarding a one-time naval battleship in Massachusetts next to his costar, Jennifer Lawrence, who was following closely behind … while in

Exclusive Irene Bedard, the actor who voiced Pocahontas in the Disney film, is way too familiar with the back of a police car after what cops call 2 wildly-drunken incidents over 3 days. Her first arrest went down at Irene’s ex-husband’s house in Beavercreek, OH — where cops responded to a possible domestic violence situation

Exclusive An argument between construction workers led to a shooting at Billie Lourd‘s home … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us … cops responded to a shots fired call at the ‘Star Wars’ star’s L.A. property, where there’s currently a bunch of renovations underway. We’re told there was a conflict between 2 workers

Los Angeles local Marla Sokoloff was only 20 years old when she took on the role of the high school cheerleader-turned-armed robber, Lisa “The Informer” Janusch — who teams up with her tight-knit cheer squad to stickup local businesses — in the 2001 teen-comedy “Sugar & Spice.” Marla wasn’t the only gun-totting betty doll  …

Hugh Keays-Byrne — the actor who impressively played the bad guy in both the original “Mad Max” and “Mad Max: Fury Road” 36 years later — has died. Filmmaker Ted Geoghegan announced the Australian actor’s passing and hailed him as “an unsung hero of Aussie cinema” — adding he’s “continually floored” Hugh played the main

Breaking News Rafer Johnson — a decorated Olympian and American hero — has died, TMZ Sports has confirmed. He was 86. Johnson passed away Wednesday morning at his home in Sherman Oaks, Ca surrounded by his family. Johnson lived such an amazing life as an athlete, actor, philanthropist and hero — it’s hard to pick

Child actor, Justin Scheller, was only 5 years old when he took on the life-changing role of the annoying little Stilwell — who tormented the bus driver and Rockford Peaches squad — in the classic 1992 baseball comedy, “A League Of Their Own.” Scheller was cast alongside a major league lineup of actors including Madonna

Exclusive Details NBA star Markelle Fultz is taking Wakanda Forever literally … he just got a foot-long image of the Black Panther tattooed on his thigh — and it’s AMAZING!! TMZ Sports has learned back in the summer, Fultz hit up “Ink Master” star Roly T-Rex about getting some ink done. And, with Chadwick Boseman‘s

George Clooney‘s been on the DIY-haircut hype long before the pandemic hit — but he’s resorted to what many consider a gimmick product to do it … and he’s been doing it for decades!!! Actor/director George Clooney tells @thattracysmith that he’s been cutting his own hair for years – by using the Flowbee haircutting machine

It’s a mystery shrouded in a mystery … the monolith has disappeared. The shiny metal, which was adorned a remote area of Utah, is there no more … according to Utah officials. All they would say is that it was removed Friday evening, but they don’t know who did it. The monolith was planted on

Exclusive Sean Connery died in his sleep from pneumonia, heart failure and old age … according to his death certificate. TMZ obtained Connery’s death cert and it shows he died from respiratory failure as a result of pneumonia, old age and atrial fibrillation … an irregular heart rate that can increase the risk of strokes,

West Coast actress Suzanne Snyder was in her early 20s when she landed the role as the high school hottie and nerd crush Deb — who ditches the jocks and falls for the dweebs after their abduction by the biker gang — in the classic ’80s comedy “Weird Science.” Snyder was cast alongside some big

Exclusive Details The summer day camp that Jennifer Lawrence‘s family runs on a farm in Kentucky was struck by a massive fire — and her brother is asking for help to recoup what they lost … which was quite a bit. Camp Hi-Ho in Simpsonville was engulfed in flames late Friday night — with their

12:58 PM PT — Chadwick’s birthday is getting a shout-out by some of his Marvel costars — namely, Mark Ruffalo. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Mark posted a clip of the ‘Avengers’ cast singing Chadwick Happy Birthday while they were on set. You see everybody in costume, and a cake being

Exclusive Darth Vader — or his head, rather — was taken away by the dark side yet again, but cops stepped in to save the day … TMZ has learned. No Jedis required. Law enforcement sources tell us … 38-year-old Frank Hebert was arrested Monday night after he allegedly broke into the Bad Robot Productions