Adam Schlesinger — co-founder of the “Stacy’s Mom” band Fountains of Wayne — is fighting for his life as he battles COVID-19. Adam’s girlfriend tells TMZ … he’s been hospitalized in upstate NY and is currently on a ventilator. She says Adam “has been sedated to facilitate his recovery. He is in critical condition, but
Exclusive Details ‘Star Wars’ actor Andrew Jack, who was also a dialect coach to the stars, has died from the coronavirus … TMZ has learned. Andrew’s rep Jill McCullough tells us her client passed away Tuesday morning at a hospital outside of London as a result of complications he’d developed from COVID-19. Jill says Andrew’s
Play video content Joe Exotic TV Joe Exotic has bitched and moaned about lots of things but this rant may — or may not — shock you the most … he was once pissed he couldn’t use the n-word. Still love him, Cardi B?! Some old footage from 2015 resurfaced showing the “Tiger King” star
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Pitbull is telling folks how we can come together and beat the coronavirus, and it’s a simple concept — knowledge is power!!! The Miami rapper joined us Monday on “TMZ Live,” and talked about Florida’s response to the pandemic. He gives law enforcement and politicians high marks, and as for
Los Angeles-local Anna Jacoby-Heron was only a teenager when she landed the role of the artsy daughter, Jory Emhoff — who loses her stepbrother, Clark, and stepmom to an unknown virus — in Steven Soderbergh‘s 2011 thriller, “Contagion” … which has been one of the go-to binge movies during self-isolation. Anna Jacoby-Heron shared the screen
Exclusive The folks at “American Idol” tried to make it work, but ultimately they had to jettison plans to produce the show in studio, but TMZ has learned the show may still go on. Producers sent an email to the crew, saying, “As we continue to monitor advice from federal and local agencies, it seems
Exclusive If Cardi B was serious about raising cash for Joe Exotic via GoFundMe, she’s about to be stopped in her Tiger tracks … because the company won’t allow it. Money CANNOT be raised on its platform to fund the defense of inmates convicted of violent crimes, plain and simple … this according to a
Play video content Exclusive Tiffany Haddish has the cure for your self-quarantine blues — laughter … specifically, about penis size!!! Hey, she says it’s working for her. Tiff made a surprise appearance on UMC.tv’s #LaughsOnLockdown — yes, that’s where we are now … stand-up comedy shows on Instagram live. Comedians Aida Rodriguez and Gary “G.
Drake‘s finally ready to show us what his kid looks like — and if you had blonde hair and blue-ish eyes in your office Adonis pool … you’re a big winner. The rapper posted the first-ever photos of his 2-year-old son, Adonis, early Monday morning, including some of him and his boy … as well
Of all the crazy storylines on the Netflix docuseries, “Tiger King,” none are more captivating than what happened to Carole Baskin‘s husband … and law enforcement’s asking for help in cracking the case. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister says the disappearance of Jack “Don” Lewis — Baskin’s hubby who was last seen on August 18,
Exclusive 3:47 PM PT — “After Hours” just became The Weeknd’s fourth #1 album … he tells TMZ, “When I started making this album, I never imagined it would be released as we face a worldwide pandemic. I always felt that music helped me in hard times and I hope that this body of work
Exclusive Bob Barker‘s life is not in upheaval under the coronavirus quarantine — like most of us — because he’s already skilled in the art of self-isolation. Sources connected to Bob tell us the former ‘Price is Right’ host is doing okay at home as he quarantines in Los Angeles. Fact is, Bob was already
Exclusive While the coronavirus has upended the world and created a new way of living, it’s also causing a frenzy with folks looking to cash in on the pandemic … who are racing to lock down the rights to the oft-heard term, “social distancing.” TMZ did some digging, and since March 15 — when U.S.
Breaking News Country star Joe Diffie — who skyrocketed to fame with his hit “John Deere Green” — has died from the coronavirus … this according to his team. The Grammy-winning singer passed away Sunday due to complications from the disease known as COVID-19, so says his management company, Adkins Publicity. Diffie had just gone
President Trump apparently thinks his daily press briefings on how his administration is handling the coronavirus pandemic is a reality show … ’cause he’s hyping his “ratings.” DT tweeted out the callous and insensitive message to his followers Sunday, boasting about sky-high numbers he and his task force are supposedly bringing in for news networks
Pitbull is doing his part to lift the spirits of a frightened, uncertain world in pain with a new song … specifically directed at beating the coronavirus. Let’s show the world, how powerful it is when we come together to fight for one cause – that’s called life (I Believe We Will Win). pic.twitter.com/tyDTYDrYSr —
Exclusive Many ‘Tiger King’ fans were stunned to find out Joe Exotic doesn’t sing his own songs, but there’s a real band behind those cat-themed country tunes … and it hopes the hit Netflix docuseries leads to a record deal. For those who haven’t watched yet … zoo owner/big cat breeder Joe Exotic flaunts his
Play video content Exclusive Details TMZ.com The massive U.S. Navy Hospital Ship Mercy has finally arrived … just in time to help ease pressure on L.A. hospitals bracing for a tsunami of coronavirus cases. Mercy docked in the L.A. Port Friday morning after making the trek from San Diego. It’s quite a sight … the
Play video content Jon Bon Jovi‘s already got some winning song lyrics to his finish-the-story type community song — and he might wanna consider hiring some of these folks … ’cause they’re good. The rocker picked out three verses to finish out his made-up tune called “Do What You Can, Our Story” — which he
Exclusive Actor Matthew Faber — who starred in a number of cult classic films in the ’90s — has died … TMZ has learned. Faber was found deceased Saturday inside his Van Nuys, CA apartment — this after his family hadn’t heard from him in some days and asked the landlord to his building to
Breaking News John Callahan of ‘All My Children’ fame has died. The longtime soap star passed away Saturday after suffering a massive stroke at his Palm Desert, CA home … according to his rep. On Friday, paramedics were called to his home and he was transferred to a hospital in Rancho Mirage, where he was
Exclusive Yung Berg allegedly pistol-whipped a woman after having sex with her, and now she’s been granted court-ordered protection from him … TMZ has learned. According to new legal docs … Talia Tilley claims Yung Berg pistol-whipped her face, pointed the gun at her mouth and threatened to kill her … after they had sex
Ben Stein braved the outdoors Friday to make a trek to the market … and the image is gripping. Ben’s 75, so he’s in the high-risk group. He looked frail as he hit up Pavillions supermarket in Los Angeles … with an assist from a nurse. The “Ferris Bueller” teacher walked slowly as he entered
Play video content Breaking News Pardon My Take LaVar Ball is adding a 4th “B” to the Big Baller Brand — claiming he believes the company is worth … A BILLION DOLLARS!! And, yeah, he’s dead serious. Here’s the deal .. Papa Ball joined the guys on Barstool Sports’ “Pardon My Take” on Friday to
Exclusive The bus driver in Lil Wayne‘s 2015 bus shooting thinks Birdman and Young Thug struck secret deals with prosecutors … and now he’s demanding to know why they’ve never been indicted. In docs, obtained by TMZ, Alvin Lewis says he finds it unusual Cobb County, Georgia prosecutors would describe Birdman and YT as co-conspirators
Exclusive “Juwanna Mann” star Miguel A. Nunez Jr. really didn’t want to pay for hundreds of dollars of groceries … at least according to cops, who say he gave himself the ole five-finger discount. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the actor was checking out at an L.A. Ralphs supermarket this week when his credit
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Criss Angel‘s eyes are not deceiving him … the Vegas strip has almost literally emptied out in wake of the coronavirus but he says when the time is right, it’ll be ready for a comeback. Criss joined “TMZ Live” Friday from his office and says it’s been eerie to see
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Designer Michael Costello is answering the call to help medical pros protect themselves while treating COVID-19 patients … by making much-needed masks. The “Project Runway” darling from season 8 was hard at work Friday in his DTLA factory when he joined us on “TMZ Live.” Michael’s converted his operation to
Exclusive R. Kelly‘s got NO business getting out of jail — regardless of the coronavirus — according to the family of his GF, Joycelyn Savage. The Savage family’s attorney, Gerald Griggs, says … if Kelly is released, it would place Joycelyn “back into the hands of a predator.” Not only that, but the family claims
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are no longer castaways … the couple’s back in L.A. and they could not look happier. Tom and Rita were spotted in their Range Rover on Friday moments after landing at Van Nuys Airport. The couple grinned ear-to-ear … and it’s easy to see why after spending more than 2