Exclusive Tekashi 6ix9nine is so desperate to escape the coronavirus he’d rather take his chances outside of prison than risk the disease killing him while he’s locked up. 6ix9ine’s attorney, Lance Lazzaro, wrote a letter to the judge Sunday night citing serious concerns for Tekashi’s wellbeing behind bars. Lazzaro says Tekashi suffers from asthma —
Exclusive Details Harvey Weinstein has tested positive for coronavirus … TMZ has confirmed. Sources tell us that the incarcerated former movie mogul has, indeed, been confirmed as one of two inmates at the Wende Correctional Facility in New York to have the viral infection. He was moved to the prison recently after being taken to
Play video content Rita Wilson‘s killing time under quarantine with a little old school hip-hop — and she apparently knows one of its gems by heart … down to a freakin’ tee! The actress posted an awesome video over the weekend showing herself at her home in Australia — this after she and her hubby,
This will definitely make ya wanna kiss the sky — a bunch of guitars played or owned by some of rock’s biggest legends are up for auction. The folks over at Gotta Have Rock and Roll are auctioning off a slew of famous guitars played and/or owned by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin
Exclusive Idris Elba contracting the coronavirus meant several members of his movie crew had to quarantine like he did, but they’re pissed about how producers handled the crisis. As we reported, Idris revealed Monday he tested positive for COVID-19, but actually went into isolation on March 13 when he discovered he’d been in contact with
Rihanna‘s Clara Lionel Foundation just made a massive donation in an effort to help support those challenged by and working to stop the coronavirus. RiRi has pledged $5 MILLION to support groups in the United States and around the world. We’re told the cash will be used to support a myriad of efforts including local
Play video content Swae Lee is continuing to give his fans what they want — and the coronavirus won’t stop him … not entirely, anyway. The Rae Sremmurd rapper hopped on Instagram Live Friday night to put on a concert of sorts — basically, it was him in a studio with a mic … and
Howie Mandel has a warning for anyone even thinking of interacting with him … and all you need to do to heed the warning is take a hard look at his noggin. The famed “AGT” germophobe took a stroll Friday with the words “Do Not Disturb” emblazoned on his hat. Howie’s gotta be having a
Country music legend Kenny Rogers died Friday evening at his home, surrounded by his family. Kenny was under hospice care at the time of his passing … according to a rep for the singer, who also says Kenny died of natural causes. The County Music Hall of Famer was known for his impressive string of
Play video content Zac Brown is torn up over the pandemic … he’s broken up over temporarily saying goodbye to his stock-in-trade, and he’s outraged that young people are hangin’ out in beaches and other places. Zac was emotional as he explained how he had to pull the plug on touring … something all artists
Exclusive Ariana Grande urgently needs court-ordered protection from an obsessed fan … we’ve learned she just filed for a restraining order. The “7 Rings” singer filed legal docs Friday seeking a temporary protective order from the man who was arrested Saturday following a disturbing and scary visit to her Los Angeles home. Ariana’s mother is
Breaking News Netflix is doing its part to keep its crew in chill mode during this pandemic crisis … by creating a $100 million fund to support production crew affected by the coronavirus. The giant streaming service made the stunning announcement Friday as fears of a global recession in wake of the coronavirus continue to
Exclusive Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s desire to get revenge on his rivals got an innocent woman shot … according to her, and she wants him to fork over $150 million for the incident. The woman, who filed a lawsuit as Jane Doe, claims the rapper’s responsible for the stray bullet striking her left foot and, therefore, shattering
Exclusive Kodak Black‘s giving back to his community despite being behind bars, by donating hundreds of books and much-needed school supplies to students now learning from home. The incarcerated rapper’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, tells TMZ … Kodak’s sending out 625 reading comprehension books to 625 schoolkids in Broward Country, FL to help offset the impact
Exclusive Details Hollywood’s movie theater and valet workers are in major crisis mode now that their job opportunities have completely dried up. We’re told it’s been especially devastating to valet companies that have contracts with high-end restaurants because with restaurants closed for in-seating service … that means valet attendants have no cars to park. Those
Play video content Mama June‘s decided a pandemic is the perfect time to get back in front of the camera and become a public figure again, but not on her TV show — she’s getting paid to push a weight loss challenge. The troubled reality star is promoting something called Boom Bod, a weight loss
Exclusive The Weeknd‘s new album is entirely his own … we’ve learned there are no features on any of the tracks … and he’s got a special message for everyone impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s the deal … The Weeknd’s fourth studio album, “After Hours,” is set to drop Thursday night, and our sources
Breaking News Arnold Schwarzenegger is teaming with TikTok to make sure grade school students don’t go hungry while schools close amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s the deal … TikTok is donating $3 million to help provide meals to needy families across the country, and it’s working with Arnold’s After-School All-Stars programs to make it happen.
Breaking News Gimme an S! Gimme an A! Gimme a D! What’s that spell? SAD!!!!!!! Navarro College cheer coach Monica Aldama — star of Netflix’s uber-popular show, “Cheer” — is speaking out after the national championship competition was canceled due to COVID-19 … and it’s heartbreaking. For the few who haven’t watched the show …
Exclusive Tekashi 6ix9ine damn near had one of his former friends killed when the rapper ordered a hit … so claims that ex-friend who is now suing the rapper. Shane Hardy claims he had a falling out with Tekashi back in January 2018 over the rapper’s gang affiliation with Nine Trey Bloods. According to docs,
Exclusive Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are on the hunt for supermarket supplies — just like most of us adjusting to life in a pandemic — but the expectant parents look super comfy doing it. Orlando and his pregnant, pop singer fiancee hit up a Whole Foods in L.A. Wednesday along with Katy’s sister, Angela,
Exclusive Juice WRLD may have barely been old enough to buy beer but he was loaded … worth MILLIONS before his tragic death. According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ … the late rapper’s estate was worth $3,278,867.49. This included a condo in Miami worth around $1,490,000 and several bank accounts … including one
Breaking News TMZ.com 7:52 AM PT — A rep for Netflix tells us, “Linda Fairstein’s frivolous lawsuit is without merit. We intend to vigorously defend When They See Us and Ava DuVernay and Attica Locke, the incredible team behind the series.” Linda Fairstein, the woman who helped prosecute the now-vindicated Central Park 5, is suing
Backgrid Forget social distancing, Alessandra Ambrosio‘s just having trouble putting space between herself and her ex-fiance while out for a walk with her current guy. The retired Victoria’s Secret supermodel was out Tuesday in Santa Monica walking her pooches with her BF, Italian fashion designer Nicolò Oddi. Not too long into her walk, she learned
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com The coronavirus is severely screwing with another artist’s schedule — Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is reeling from cancelled gigs … and it’s not even the first of the month yet! Layzie Bone was at LAX Monday night when he told us they were in the middle of touring up until Friday. Now
Exclusive TMZ/Getty Composite It seemed inevitable, but TMZ has learned later today Joel Osteen and Kanye West will pull the plug on their big plan to throw a massive service at Yankee Stadium … at least for the time being. Sources involved in the production of the event tell us … Osteen’s people were in
Stuart Whitman, a staple of ’60s, ’70s and ’80s is dead. Whitman died Monday morning at his home in Montecito, CA. A longtime friend tells TMZ Whitman was in and out of the hospital recently due to skin cancer that seeped into his bloodstream. He was surrounded by family at the time of his death.
Breaking News Amanda Bynes says she’s got a baby on board … and she wants the world to get the first glimpse of her upcoming bundle of joy. Bynes stunned fans Tuesday when she posted a pic of an ultrasound with the caption, “Baby on board!” Amanda didn’t specify, but the daddy-to-be is likely her
Exclusive TMZ.com Tekashi69 has somehow managed to make even more enemies before he’s sprung from jail, this time racking up haters in the fashion biz, after he allegedly walked away with their money. The rapper allegedly made a deal with Fashion Nova — a discount clothing retailer — to do a series of brand promotions
Breaking News Shutterstock Premier The brother of the man who set off an explosion at Ariana Grande‘s Manchester Arena concert in 2017 has been found guilty of 22 murders. Hashem Abedi was found guilty Tuesday at the Justice Hall in London where prosecutors said Hashem was just as guilty of the attacks as his brother,