Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com R. Kelly‘s crisis manager says he was NOT canned for going on national TV and saying he would never leave his daughter alone with an accused pedophile … he says he left his post to deal with a family emergency. Darrell Johnson tells TMZ … he’s stepping away from R.
The live-action ‘Lion King’ reboot was swimming in money this weekend here in America — making it one of the best openings ever … this in spite of critics kind of sh***in’ on it. Jon Favreau‘s latest re-imagining — he also did the live-action version of “The Jungle Book” in 2016 — hauled in a
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com ‘Spider-Man’ star Tony Revolori channeled his movie character at Comic-Con, becoming the life of the party by climbing a tree with flash to spare … and then getting booted right after. Tony was at Entertainment Weekly’s Comic-Con bash Saturday at the Hard Rock Hotel rooftop bar, Float, in San Diego
Exclusive TMZ Young Simba just can’t wait to be king, and he’s already reaping the benefits of royalty … because JD McCrary scored a fat check to do some voice work for the ‘Lion King’ remake. TMZ has obtained JD’s minors contract from the new Disney movie … and it says the 12-year-old made $5,000
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Harvey Weinstein has an accuser who is coming after him a second time … Paz de la Huerta, who spent part of the day Monday with NYC prosecutors. We got Paz at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, flanked by her attorney, Mark Heller. As they were leaving, Paz and Mark
Backgrid Austin Butler looks like he belongs on the Las Vegas strip, or at Graceland … because he’s looking more and more like Elvis Presley. The former Nickelodeon star was dressed in all black during a coffee run in Los Angeles Monday afternoon, and you can see why he’s playing Elvis in the upcoming biopic
Nashville-born Donald Joseph (DJ) Qualls gained fame after his hysterical role as the awkward ladies man (and car owner), Kyle — who hooks up with the hottie at the fraternity party — in the 2000 coming of age film “Road Trip.” DJ Qualls wasn’t the only star in the cinematic masterpiece … he shared the
Shuttershock Premier Britney Spears stepped out with her boyfriend for their first high-profile public outing in a long time, and it was for a fitting occasion — the premiere of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” The lady in red made waves at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood Monday night with her BF, Sam
Breaking News TMZ/Getty Composite Wesley Snipes says there’s absolutely no bad blood over losing his famous “Blade” role to Mahershala Ali … it’s just show business, baby! Snipes admits the news — which was just announced at Comic-Con last weekend as part of the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe — came as a
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Lindsey Graham says it SUCKS Tom Cruise‘s iconic bomber jacket got tweaked just to please the Chinese. We got the Senator on Capitol Hill Tuesday and asked him about the brewing controversy surrounding “Top Gun: Maverick.” ICYMI … hawkeyed fans noticed in the new trailer that the back of Tom’s
Exclusive Alamy Beyonce‘s omission of any Kenyan artists on her ‘Lion King’ album is a slap to the face and a damn shame — so says a famous East African, who helped coin “Hakuna Matata.” John Katana — the frontman of the Chakacha Kenyan band, Them Mushrooms — tells us he and a bunch of
Comic-Con may be 100 miles from Hollywood, but it seems Hollywood made the trek to San Diego ’cause everyone showed up. Partial list … Angelina Jolie, Chris Hemsworth, Salma Hayek, Tom Cruise, Conan O’Brien, Natalie Portman, Cory Booker, Orlando Bloom, Olivia Munn, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddleston, Taron Egerton, Jessica Chastain, Cara Delevingne, Evan
Exclusive ‘The Chi’ star Sonja Sohn was arrested for cocaine possession … TMZ has learned. Sohn, who also starred in “The Wire,” was arrested Sunday at 2 AM in North Carolina for cocaine possession, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The paraphernalia charges are misdemeanors, but the cocaine charge is a felony. Police tell us
Exclusive TMZ/CBS Gypsy Rose is reacting to Joey King‘s Emmy nomination for her portrayal in “The Act” … and it doesn’t exactly scream let’s be BFFs. Fancy Macelli, a Gypsy Rose family spokesperson, tells TMZ … Gypsy sincerely congratulates Joey for nailing the role and mastering her look, voice and mannerisms. That being said …
Exclusive TMZ/Getty Composite Ronnie Ortiz-Magro‘s baby mama is off the hook for allegedly chucking an ashtray at his face … TMZ has learned. Jen Harley‘s attorney tells us … the Clark County District Attorney’s Office has declined to prosecute her for domestic battery and the case has been dropped. Law enforcement sources say Ronnie would
Exclusive TMZ Adrianne Palicki is waving the towel on her marriage to another actor … she just filed for divorce after only a couple months as husband and wife. According to legal docs obtained by TMZ … the “Friday Night Lights” star is calling it quits on her union with Scott Grimes. The couple had
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Diddy‘s search for mentors is OVER … O-Town‘s offering their services if Diddy needs a hand for his “Making the Band” reboot. We got the band out Monday in NYC and had to get their take on Diddy bringing back the famed reality show. If ya missed it … Diddy
Backgrid Forget the Upside Down, real-life “Stranger Things” couple Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton are blowing some of that hard-earned Netflix cash on an Italian vacay … without their kiddie costars. Just weeks after season 3 dropped, the actors who play Nancy and Jonathan on the show jetted off to the Amalfi Coast to hang
Exclusive TMZ “Zoey 101” could be coming back to Nickelodeon … TMZ has learned Britney Spears‘ little sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, is already in talks to reprise the iconic role! It’s been 11 years since ‘Zoey’ wrapped up … but with so many Nick classics like “All That” and “Blues Clues” getting a 2nd life,
Los Angeles native Paul Butcher was only eleven years old when he gained fame as the genius younger brother, Dustin Brooks, in the 00’s Nickelodeon think piece, “Zoey 101.” Paul Butcher was cast alongside stars like Sean Flynn as the PCA friend, Chase Matthews, and Christopher Massey as his BFF roomie, Michael Barret … and
Play video content Exclusive CBS The “Big Brother” house sounds a lot like a breeding ground for racism … a white houseguest is in hot water after a racially charged joke about an Asian houseguest was caught on camera. In a clip that was captured on the live feed inside the ‘BB21’ house this week,
Breaking News Getty Maxim Dadashev — the boxer who went into a coma after suffering injuries during a fight Friday night — has died, both his trainer and coach announced Tuesday. He was 28 years old. Dadashev, a Russian junior welterweight contender, was fighting Puerto Rico’s Subriel Matias in the co-main event of Top Rank’s
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Y’all know what day it is … It’s TACOOOOOO TUEEEEESDAAAAAAYYY!!!!!!! … and LeBron‘s Lakers teammate, JaVale McGee, wants an invite to the next big fiesta at Casa James … as long as the King is willing to provide a vegan option! Of course, Bron invited Anthony Davis to the crib
Breaking News 11:52 AM PT — Officials in Newark issued a statement with more details about the arrest … “At approximately 11:10 p.m., police patrolling the area of Ferry and Vincent streets conducted a motor vehicle stop of a 4-door 2012 black Chrysler observed driving in the wrong direction down a one-way street.” “EMS responded
Breaking News TMZ MLB legend Sandy Koufax is joining Jackie Robinson … as the only Dodgers to get a statue at Dodger Stadium. The team has confirmed they will be unveil the statue for the 2020 season — honoring one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. The statue will be a part of the
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Lamar Odom has zero regrets about his reality TV past — in fact, he says the experience was the best part of his adult life and he desperately wants to repair his relationship with the Kardashians. 39-year-old Odom appeared on “TMZ Live” and told us how taking up motivational speaking
Exclusive TMZ Sports Boxing star Zab Judah has launched his own investigation into his June 7 fight with Cletus Seldin which left Zab hospitalized with a brain bleed … with Zab calling for drug test results. Zab — a 6-time world champion — suffered numerous injuries including an intercranial hemorrhage in a TKO loss to
Exclusive 12:41 PM PT — TMZ Sports has obtained Rhoden’s mug shot after he was booked Tuesday. Bodybuilding superstar Shawn Rhoden — the reigning Mr. Olympia — just turned himself in to authorities in Utah and pled not guilty to multiple felony rape charges, TMZ Sports has learned. As we previously reported, Rhoden — who
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com James Harden, Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard, Tobias Harris and a bunch of other NBA stars have all bailed on playing for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup … and Donovan Mitchell says that’s no problem!! TMZ Sports spoke with the Utah Jazz star about some of the biggest names
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Manny Pacquiao‘s team is ALL IN for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather — so says his trainer, Freddie Roach who tells TMZ Sports, “I really think Manny can knock him out.” After 40-year-old Manny put a hurtin’ on Keith Thurman this weekend, there’s a huge buzz about a MayPac II