Play video content Jussie Smollett is about to be sentenced in his elaborate hoax case — he’s facing up to 3 years in prison, and we’re live streaming the Chicago court hearing. Remember … a jury in Illinois found the “Empire” actor guilty of 5 of the 6 felony counts against him for lying to
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“MasterChef” contestant Mary Jayne alleges she toiled away in a kitchen to shoot an episode the same day she suffered a stroke, despite pleas for help … and now she’s filed a lawsuit. Mary, who was featured on season 11 of the FOX cooking show, is suing its production companies, claiming producers pressured her to
“Bones” actor Heath Freeman died from an overdose of multiple opioids and narcotics, including fentanyl and cocaine … according to the medical examiner’s report. Heath was found dead in his Austin, TX home last November, and the Travis County Medical Examiner says he had a lethal cocktail of booze and several drugs. Specifically, the report
Bill Cosby‘s breathing a deep sigh of relief — the U.S. Supreme Court is refusing to weigh in on the Pennsylvania ruling that set him free. SCOTUS voted 4-3 Monday to leave in place the PA Supreme Court’s decision from last summer … which nullified Cosby’s 2018 conviction for aggravated indecent assault of Andrea Constand.
Russia might have an enemy on its hands that’s more effective than any other adversary, and that’s Anonymous … which claims to have hijacked Vladimir Putin‘s regularly scheduled propaganda programming. The notorious hacking group — which has been involved in high-profile leaks over the years — is taking responsibility for the mass disruption of multiple
Los Angeles local Amy Smart was in her early 20s when she blasted her way into the entertainment biz back in 2000 with some top-notch breakout roles including the college hottie Beth — who gets involved in a wild night of partying, sex and camcorders — in the 2000 college comedy “Road Trip.” Around that
Johnny Brown, who played housing project superintendent Nathan Bookman on the massively hit show “Good Times,” has died. Johnny’s daughter Sharon Catherine Brown tells TMZ, he was at his doctor’s office in L.A. Wednesday getting his pacemaker checked out, and shortly after he left he went into cardiac arrest and collapsed. He was taken to
Tim Considine, famous for his work on TV shows like “The Hardy Boys” and “My Three Sons,” has died. The veteran actor died Thursday at his home in Los Angeles, where he was surrounded by family … according to his son, Christopher. We’re told the cause of death is not immediately known but it was
Play video content TMZ.com “Euphoria” star Angus Cloud says his show doesn’t glorify substance abuse, and insists drugs are not something to take lightly. We got Angus Thursday leaving the Revolve Social Club in L.A., and he talked about all things “Euphoria” — mainly, if the hit HBO dramedy is sending the wrong message to
Play video content TMZ.com Grace Franklin — 16-year-old granddaughter of Aretha Franklin — is opening up after not making it past the auditions on “American Idol” … a TV moment that’s shocked the country. Grace — joined by her dad and Aretha’s son, Kecalf — tells TMZ … in the moment of being rejected from
Play video content TMZ.com Michael Rapaport is commending President Zelensky for his bravery … giving his seal of approval to a fellow Jewish man and comedian. We got Michael in NYC on Thursday, and he had nothing but praise for the Ukrainian President — who Rapaport believes has been a great leader through such uncertain
Play video content ABC Joy Behar co-hosts a show that gets rough and tumble, and Thursday the tumble part took center stage, as she performed a spectacular face plant as the show began. Joy’s view from “The View” was hardwood after she tried to take a seat but seriously misjudged where she was plopping down.
The “Wheel of Fortune” contestant who missed what many consider the most obvious answer ever says the bright lights played a role in his historically unforgettable moment on the show. Christopher Coleman — one of the 3 ‘Wheel’ contestants who failed to solve …”ANOTHER FEATHER _N YO_R _A_” — tells TMZ … the pressure and
Play video content TMZ.com Jon Stewart is blown away by what he’s seeing in Ukraine … first by Volodymyr Zelensky‘s remarkable leadership, and second by seeing war play out in real-time on social media. We got the former ‘Daily Show’ host Wednesday on Capitol Hill and asked him about the Russian invasion and what he’s
Darren Criss‘ older brother, Charles Criss, has died by suicide — and his sibling is sending out a powerful message about mental health in the wake of such a tragedy. The actor revealed the sad news Wednesday in a social media post, throwing up a bunch of photos of his bro, as well as a
Play video content TMZ.com “Million Dollar Wheels” star RD Whittington makes tough decisions when celebs are vying for the same car … and, apologies to Spider-Man, but Kim Kardashian might get first dibs. RD’s the guy who hooks up celebs — like Kim, Jamie Foxx, Travis Barker, Ye and Tom Holland — when they want
Play video content TMZ.com Brian Cox says Russian actors and entertainers should absolutely stand up to strongman Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war … even if they risk their careers by speaking out. We got the “Succession” star Tuesday at LAX and asked if it is really worth it for celebrities in Mother Russia to
‘Euphoria’ star Sydney Sweeney looks like she’s taken … wearing a huge rock on her ring finger, in what can only be assumed to be an engagement ring. It’s hard to miss the flashy diamond ring Sydney’s rocking on THAT finger … check out the pics of Sydney chatting up a friend Monday in Los