Exclusive Tyler Perry isn’t jumping to reopen his 330-acre Atlanta studio complex, but we’ve learned he’s working on a really unique, interesting and safe way to shoot TV shows there during the coronavirus pandemic. Studio sources tell TMZ, Tyler has a plan he’s currently running up the flagpole with his studio execs, and it goes
Dimitri Diatchenko — famous for his role in “Chernobyl Diaries” is dead … TMZ has learned. Dimitri was found dead Wednesday at his home in Daytona Beach, FL … the actor’s brother tells TMZ. We’re told Dimitri’s death was not related to the novel coronavirus, and there are no signs of foul play. Dimitri’s family
The world’s BIGGEST DJ kept the party going during quarantine on Thursday … with Shaquille O’Neal hosting a virtual DJ sesh from his house … and he had some major guests tuning in!! The 7’1″ NBA legend — AKA DJ Diesel — put his skills on the 1s and 2s to the test for his
Comedian Grandma Lee — who cracked the top ten on Season 4 of “America’s Got Talent” — has died … according to her family. Lee’s son, Kelly, tells TMZ … she died Friday afternoon at her assisted living facility in Jacksonville, FL, but it was not related to the coronavirus. Kelly says his stand-up comic
Breaking News There was no fancy tailored suit for Gardner Minshew when he was drafted back in 2019 — HE ROCKED JORTS, BABY!! The Jacksonville Jaguars QB shared a behind-the-scenes pic from the moment he received that fateful call … and yeah, the fashion is right on brand! Topless? Check. Shades? Check. Skin-tight cutoff jean
Breaking News The NFL’s Draft-A-Thon was more like The Roast of Tom Brady on Thursday … with the Tampa Bay QB getting all the jokes about his recent goof-up. We broke the story … TB12 accidentally entered the wrong house recently when trying to visit his coach, Byron Leftwich. The shocked homeowner could barely believe
Play video content Travis Scott went live to join in with the fans enjoying his virtual concert on Fortnite, but had to cut it short … because his adorable daughter, Stormi, demanded more of his attention. The rapper debuted his new track, “The Scotts,” Thursday night within the insanely popular video game, and although it
Andy Cohen‘s blasting FDA guidelines that are keeping him from donating his plasma — which could potentially aid in the battle against COVID-19 — calling them “antiquated and discriminatory” against gay people. The ‘Watch What Happens Live’ host closed his show Thursday night by explaining how he wanted to help after he recovered from coronavirus
Breaking News Marshawn Lynch is going full BEAST MODE on coronavirus — riding through Oakland on a cart to hand out masks to people who need ’em!! The NFL running back slowly made his way through his hometown — on his birthday!! — Wednesday … spreading a bit of safety around Lake Merritt. Lynch even
Guiana-born rocker Eddy Grant moved to London and got his first taste of fame when his band The Equals released the ’60s rock song, “Baby Come Back“… but it wasn’t until Eddy moved to Barbados and started a solo career with hits like “I Don’t Want To Dance” and the absolute jam “Electric Avenue” that
Exclusive Like countless other U.S. workers, a celebrity photog’s biz took a blow when the pandemic forced us into quarantine, but he’s found a creative way to join the virtual movement. The photographer, Isaac Alvarez — who’s worked with the likes of Jon Hamm, Michael Madsen, Jo Koy and Lauren Cohan — tells TMZ …
Ariana Grande, David Beckham, Kevin Durant and Aaron Rodgers have joined the All In Challenge to raise money for COVID-19 relief … and their fans are responding in BIG numbers. The pop star and trio of superstar athletes all got onboard in the last 24 hours with the fundraiser started by Philadelphia 76ers partner Michael
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Tommy “Tiny” Lister has no patience for kids or teens disobeying orders to stay home, and he’s threatening vigilante justice — “Friday” style — if they don’t straighten up. Tiny, best known for playing Deebo in the ‘Friday’ flicks, is delivering a stern warning to any kids tempted to blow
Breaking News 4:21 PM PT — Joe Burrow is rocking sweats with a white long-sleeve shirt with the numbers 740 — the area code for Athens, Ohio … where he’s from. The design on his shirt is an outline of the state of Ohio. 4:23 PM PT — Tua Tagovailoa went with a suit and
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Trick Daddy had a white powdery substance tucked away in a dollar bill when cops pulled him over in Miami … and then he bombed his field sobriety test. TMZ’s obtained bodycam footage of the rapper’s arrest for cocaine possession and driving under the influence … and you can clearly
Breaking News 7:03 AM PT — 4/23 — A rep for Mitchell tells TMZ, “Jason is at home with his family right now, working on an amazing new project. News stories move fast and oftentimes without all of the facts. This misunderstanding will be resolved shortly. We trust that the court systems blind justice will
Exclusive Cutting ties with Carole Baskin didn’t necessarily work out for her ex-husband or Joe Exotic — but a Baskin-Robbins shop is cashing in by doing exactly that. Peggy Heldstab, owner of the Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop in Junction City, Kansas, tells TMZ … it was her son’s idea to slap the “No Relation to
Exclusive Tekashi 6ix9ine has been out of prison for weeks now, and his baby mama says he’s still ghosting their kid — but he says that’s not what’s going on at all. The rapper’s ex, Sara Molina, tells TMZ … just like before, Tekashi has shown little to no interest in reconnecting with their daughter,
Exclusive Henry Golding‘s fostered pit bull mauled another pooch in a park — causing a trip to the vet and staples — but the actor is stepping up to cover the injured pooch’s bills. Here’s the deal … the “Crazy Rich Asians” star is fostering a pit bull named Stella during the coronavirus pandemic, and
For Tyler Cameron, workouts are essential … but Hannah Brown is not, and neither is his shirt!!! The “Bachelorette” hunk-turned-male model stepped out Wednesday for a shirtless workout down in Jupiter, Florida … and while he’s got a workout buddy, she’s a mystery blonde and definitely not Hannah. The shirtless stud is still pretty active
Don’t worry about your bed head, sleep-chic is in … and these stars have been challenged to grab their favorite pillows and find a way to wear it … and nothing else! Celebs such as Sarah Michelle Gellar, Halle Berry, Anne Hathaway and several other famous faces have decided to share their chic new looks
Exclusive Details Post Malone is paying to tribute to Kurt Cobain‘s iconic band with a special concert from home, featuring Nirvana songs … and it’s all for coronavirus relief charities. The singer put up a somewhat cryptic video Wednesday, showing himself sitting on a stool onstage, with an acoustic guitar in hand … while an
Exclusive 5:01 PM PT — Maitland tells TMZ … “The fact that these long time friends have gotten together after so many months to sue me is complete slander and immoral. There are zero contracts and agreements that have any info pertaining to this completely made up story.” She says the lawsuit is “a joke
Exclusive Madonna is on board with Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, Van Jones, Bob Kraft and Jay-Z … joining the REFORM Alliance’s effort to protect inmates and correctional facility staff from COVID-19. REFORM is partnering with Madge’s Ray of Light Foundation to send 100,000 surgical masks to jails and prisons across the country … especially some
Katy Perry and George Clooney‘s wax figures in Germany are a cookie-cutter display of life in quarantine — or at least, an outdated, kinda sexist life. Check out the figures that came straight from Madame Tussauds’ Wax Museum in Berlin, and you’ll see what we’re talking about. KP and GC have been placed in a
Life ain’t all that beautiful in 2020 … another music festival is getting scrapped due to concerns over the novel coronavirus. Life is Beautiful, a three-day outdoor festival in downtown Las Vegas celebrating music, art, food and comedy, has just been canceled due to COVID-19. The festival was scheduled to take place on multiple stages
Exclusive Pick up a pad and a pencil and draw your favorite celebrity nude scene … your artistry could bring home some serious bacon!!! The good folks over at MrSkin.com just announced a brand new social media contest, and 3 lucky winners are going home with a cool $1,200 just for drawing, sketching or painting
Connecticut-born kid Christy Carlson Romano, was 16 years old when she landed the role of the school-driven middle sister, Ren Stevens — who is the brains of the family and has to keep her two wacky brothers in check — in the classic Disney family program, “Even Stevens.” Christy Carlson Romano was cast alongside Nick
Exclusive It’s another swing and a miss for R. Kelly — the judge shot down his 2nd attempt to get released from jail due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal judge acknowledged the disease has spread at MCC Chicago, where Kelly is being held awaiting the first of many trials. However, the judge said Kelly’s
Breaking News Rachel, Ross, Joey and the other “Friends” are the latest to dive into the All-In Challenge — the stars of the show are giving folks a chance to watch reunite on camera at long last. Jennifer Aniston and the rest of her costars made the surprise announcement Tuesday — notifying their followers of