Breaking News Getty B. Smith, a groundbreaking model, restaurant owner and lifestyle guru, died Saturday night … according to her husband. Dan Gasby announced her death, saying, “It is with great sadness that my daughter Dana and I announce the passing of my wife, Barbara Elaine Smith.” He says she passed peacefully at 10:50 PM
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SplashNews.com Wendy Williams hit the town Friday night with what appears to be her new boyfriend. Williams grabbed dinner in New York City at Aroma Trattoria with Big Will, aka Willdaboss. He’s a jeweler in the Big Apple and he gave everyone a big hint the other day, after Wendy went on her show and
Play video content TMZ.com Dr. Phil has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame now, and he’s using the momentous occasion to thank some, and stick it to others … including his own father!!! The famed TV doctor was honored Friday by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, not only for all the years
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Forget elephants and donkeys, David Letterman says our choice for President could come down to this … do we want a wealthy man who eats like a pig, or one who eats like a bird?!? We got Letterman Thursday in Los Angeles after lunch at Canter’s Deli, and our guy
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Kyle Long says now that his playing days are over … he’s ready to be an NFL commentator — and he tells TMZ Sports he thinks he can be like Tony Romo for football “simpletons!” “I think I can speak more Layman’s terms,” Long says. “He’s really an AP-level teacher.”
Exclusive Getty “Good Times” star Ja’Net DuBois appeared in good spirits — and more importantly, healthy — just a couple weeks before suddenly dying. We got this photo of Ja’Net posing with “Good Times” costars Jimmie Walker, Johnny Brown, Bern Nadette Stanis and Ralph Carter — all 5 of whom showed up together on Feb.
Breaking News Gareth Pursehouse — the man accused of murdering Drew Carey‘s ex fiancee, Dr. Amie Hardwick — has been arrested again and charged with her murder. Pursehouse was re-arrested Wednesday on a no bail warrant and was charged with one count each of murder and first-degree residential burglary with the special circumstance allegation of
Exclusive TMZ.com Jason Davis‘ death has authorities thinking he might’ve overdosed on heroin — a drug he’d been addicted to in the past and once kicked … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation tell us … Jason was found unresponsive in his bathroom Sunday morning around 10:30 AM. We’re told there
Exclusive Shutterstock Premier Veteran character actress Esther Scott — who’s been in countless movies and shows over the years — has died. A member of Esther’s family tells TMZ … Esther suffered an apparent heart attack last Tuesday at her Santa Monica home, and was later found unconscious and taken to a hospital. We’re told
Ja’net Dubois — one of the main characters on “Good Times” — was found dead Tuesday … TMZ has learned. Ja’net played the Evans family’s sassy neighbor Willona Woods on the classic ’70s TV series. Her family tells us … Ja’net died unexpectedly in her sleep overnight at her home in Glendale, CA. It’s unclear
Breaking News TMZ.com Mark Cuban is ripping MLB commissioner Rob Manfred — essentially saying Rob’s the laughing stock of pro sports for the way he’s handled the Astros cheating scandal. “Baseball is a mess right now,” Cuban said Monday … “and they have zero vision to see them out of it. I’m thankful they didn’t
Heather Elizabeth Parkhurst — an actress who’s appeared in “Alpha Dog” and “Beverly Hills Cop III” — damn near got her arm torn off when her pit bulls turned on each other, mauling her in the process. Heather’s fiance, Mark Nason, tells TMZ … the scary incident went down Friday night at their West Hollywood
Exclusive TMZ/Getty 1:29 PM PT — Drew just issued this statement, obtained by TMZ, “Amie and I had a love that people are lucky to have once in a lifetime. She was a positive force in the world, a tireless and unapologetic champion for women, and passionate about her work as a therapist. I am
Exclusive Getty ‘Two and a Half Men’ fans will be shocked to hear their beloved Berta almost died from an illness recently that had her in the ICU for an extended stay — but the good news is she’s getting better. Conchata Ferrell was hospitalized this past December in Charleston, West Virginia — where she’d
New York native Shavar Malik Ross was only 8 years old when he landed the role of the adopted best buddy, Dudley Johnson, in the long-running classic ’70s and ’80s television show, “Diff’rent Strokes.” Shavar Ross was cast alongside some other great actors including Conrad Bain as the millionaire father figure, Philip Drummond, Todd Bridges
Breaking News Getty Jason “Gummi Bear” Davis — who voiced Mikey Blumberg on ‘Recess’ for years — has reportedly died. The voice actor — who’s also the grandson of the late Hollywood billionaire mogul Marvin Davis and Barbara Davis — passed away Sunday in Los Angeles … according to a family statement provided to THR.
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Jussie Smollett‘s alleged accomplices in staging a hate crime are speaking on camera for the first time since Jussie was hit with felony charges again … and they’re practically pleading for him to come clean. The Osundairo brothers — Abel and Ola — were leaving Fina Estampa restaurant in Chicago
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com And, the Oscar goes to … Super Bowl champ Vernon Davis?!?! Maybe someday!! ‘Cause the recently retired NFL tight end tells TMZ Sports he’s got 10 toes down in the acting industry!! FYI — Davis is a 2-time Pro Bowler and led the league in TDs in 2009 … so
Play video content Exclusive Details WDTN A celeb nutritionist who once appeared on “The Dr. Oz Show” and “The View” to hawk a weight loss product shot and killed his ex-wife and her husband … according to the 911 call. Robert Lindsey Duncan can be heard on the call — obtained by TMZ — telling
Play video content Wendy Williams is saying sorry for comments she made on her Thursday show, which were hurtful to the LGBTQ+ community … and vows to do better. The talk show host has been taking heat after she did a segment on Galentine’s Day that turned controversial when she went off on gay men
Breaking News Newport Police Dept Josh Turner — famous for his work on “The Walking Dead” – is behind bars in Tennessee after getting busted on an out of state warrant. The actor was busted Wednesday night in Newport, Tenn. on an outstanding warrant from Oregon for an alleged assault … this according to the
Disney+ Emilio Estevez is slipping on his ice skates once again … he’s back coaching hockey in a ‘Mighty Ducks’ reboot and is already in character as Gordon Bombay!!! Disney just released the first images of Emilio and the rest of the cast for its ‘Mighty Ducks’ TV series … and Esteves looks right at
Play video content Ever wanted to put your seemingly useless talents to good use — AKA, getting ca$$$h??? It’s your lucky day, ’cause TMZ’s got the dough, and we’re ready to dish it out for some video. Welcome to the “Show Us Your Talent” contest, where all you gotta do is capture your unique skills
Remember that “Friends” episode? The one where Jennifer Aniston turns 51 and parties with some of her closest friends?? Well, allow us to jog your memory. The actress celebrated the big 5-1 Tuesday night at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood, where she made a sneaky quick entrance … but her pals were slow
Exclusive trivago.com The face of Trivago ads compared all his options after getting busted for a DWI and, apparently, chose wisely — his case has been dismissed. Tim Williams — the actor in the ads for the popular hotel search engine — successfully completed a pre-trial diversion program … although he did it overseas, despite
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Mark Ruffalo is confirming a hot rumor on the heels of “Parasite” winning big at the Oscars — telling us he’d be honored to join the cast of an American TV version. We got Mark Monday afternoon at LAX … shortly after news broke that he was being eyed by
Backgrid Justin and Hailey Bieber hit up 1OAK in New York City Saturday night, after a solid performance on ‘SNL.’ Bieber is back in full force with new music and an upcoming tour, and ‘SNL’ was the first big stage to showcase his stuff, and he did not disappoint. The Biebs sang his hit song,
Exclusive TMZ Composite Dog The Bounty Hunter is no longer living under the same roof as Moon Angell … we’ve learned she packed up her things and moved outta his home. Sources close to Dog tell TMZ … Dog and Moon sat down this week for a deep convo, and he thanked her for everything
‘Wild Wild West’ star Robert Conrad has died. The 1960s and ’70s TV and film actor passed away Saturday due to heart failure at his home in Malibu, according to family spokesperson Jeff Ballard. Ballard, on behalf of the Conrads, tells TMZ … “He lived a wonderfully long life and while the family is saddened
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Kenny Smith says the timing of Gayle King‘s questions about Kobe Bryant‘s rape case was WAY OFF … telling TMZ Sports her interview with Lisa Leslie was “insensitive.” King has been the center of criticism ever since the interview aired earlier this week … with people upset that she grilled