Lyle Waggoner — known for his roles on hit TV shows in the ’60s and ’70s, and as the founder of Star Waggons — has died … TMZ has learned. Sources close to his family tell TMZ … the former actor died peacefully at his home Tuesday morning after a battling an illness. He was
Exclusive TMZ.com R. Kelly is a man truly trapped now that coronavirus lockdowns are in full swing — he can’t get to his lawyers … even though prison officials insist it ain’t personal. Kelly’s legal team tried going to see their client last Thursday at MCC Chicago — where he’s currently behind bars — but
One of James Bond’s lovely ladies on-screen has come out in real-life to say she has coronavirus — this just weeks after the latest flick was put on ice over it. Actress Olga Kurylenko made the announcement Sunday, taking to Instagram to notify her fans of her current condition as well as the symptoms she’s
Oklahoma-born actor Ryan Merriman was still a teenager when he landed the role of the basketball-loving leprechaun, Kyle Johnson — who has to hunt down his lucky gold coin to restore order to his Irish family — in the 2001 Disney channel original movie, “The Luck Of The Irish.” Merriman was cast alongside other notable
Breaking News Getty/Alamy Dierks Bentley is shutting down his famed bar in Nashville but he’s vowing to sink $90k directly into the pockets of his hourly employees. The country superstar announced Monday he’s closing Whiskey Row in the heart of Nashville on Lower Broadway for a while. The 5-Hour Energy spokesman said his heart goes
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Eric Roberts likes being stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic, but there’s one thing he’s struggling to replace … his morning gym routine!!! The veteran actor joined us Monday on “TMZ Live” from the comfort of his own home, where’s he’s holed up for the next several weeks. Professionally,
Backgrid Demi Lovato is covering her bases during the coronavirus outbreak … by covering up. The singer was out grocery shopping Sunday at the ritzy Erewhon Market in L.A. She sorta went incognito thanks to a fancy air mask. She’s taking no chances with her hands … as you can see, she’s also wearing blue
Play video content Breaking News Idris Elba got back his coronavirus test, and it ain’t good news. The actor says he’s contracted COVID-19, and he’s placed himself in self-quarantine. Actually, Idris says he’s been on lockdown since Friday. What’s interesting about his case is he says he wasn’t experiencing ANY symptoms. Idris says, “I got
Exclusive TMZ.com Brad Pitt‘s got one hell of an appetite … for burgers and more friendly hangouts with gal pal Alia Shawkat. The “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” star and Ali were spotted at In-N-Out in L.A. the day after they both also hit up a Thundercat show at The Wiltern. Brad, seen wearing
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Pete Wentz says people running to their local grocery stores for toilet paper and water are not just screwing themselves (and others) … they’re also not thinking ahead. The Fall Out Boy bassist gave us his take on the chaos surrounding coronavirus lately — including folks stockpiling crucial supplies and
Sylvester Stallone‘s new movie is doing what a lot of other productions and production companies have halted almost immediately … continuing to film amid the coronavirus. The movie star was down in Atlanta Saturday, where he was filming on set for his upcoming sci-fi flick, ‘Samaritan,’ in full costume and makeup. What’s crazy about that
Exclusive Getty Nicki Minaj‘s husband really wants to get back to surfing the Internet … something he’s currently barred from doing due to his pending criminal case. Kenneth Petty just submitted legal docs, obtained by TMZ, begging a California judge to allow him to use the World Wide Web. Department of Justice As you know
Exclusive TMZ.com Ben Affleck‘s new movie production won’t even get off the ground — before anyone could yell action, the coronavirus pandemic is postponing the shoot. Here’s the deal … Ben’s set to star in Robert Rodriguez‘s upcoming action thriller, “Hypnotic,” but they’re already behind schedule due to the outbreak. Solstice Studios tells TMZ …
TMZ.com 11:37 AM PT — Post has decided to postpone the rest of his tour … Thursday was the last show. Post Malone was anything BUT POSTponed … his show in Denver oddly went on despite everything else getting canceled amid fears of widespread of the coronavirus. The rapper’s facing tons of heat after performing
Exclusive SplashNews.com Felicity Huffman is scoffing at folks wiping out toilet paper from the shelves … she’s got other must-haves amid coronavirus panic, and they’re all about keeping up appearances. The actress braved the rain in Los Angeles Friday and ventured out to her local pharmacy to stock up on the goods … in her
Breaking News TMZ.com R. Kelly‘s pile of legal issues just got bigger … he’s been hit with several new charges by federal prosecutors in New York, and they include crimes against a minor. According to legal docs — obtained by TMZ — Kelly’s been hit with a new indictment related to 2 new alleged victims,
Exclusive Getty Composite “The Price is Right,” one of the most enduring game shows in the history of TV is going dark for 2 weeks with the hope the coronavirus will subside by then … TMZ has learned. The show is going the way of so many other entertainment shows … some are shooting without
Michigan born actress Lin Shaye has been in the TV and movie game since the mid-’70s, but is best known for her bronzed and blonde role as the neighbor Magda — who loves her puffy and clam dip — in the 1998 Farrelly brother’s film “There’s Something About Mary.” Lin’s other big Farrelly bros role
Exclusive Getty Composite Ja’Net DuBois‘ family is revealing an amazing hidden fact about the “Good Times” star — her biological father was none other than jazz legend Cab Calloway … or so they believe. It’s turning into quite a showbiz mystery, actually … one that started when Ja’Net’s death certificate was released this week by
Breaking News TMZ/Getty Composite Travis Scott, Rage Against the Machine and Frank Ocean will be legends of the fall — Coachella and its headliners are moving to October due to the coronavirus crisis. TMZ has confirmed agents for several acts booked for Coachella have been told the new dates are the consecutive weekends of Oct.
Breaking News TMZ Composite “America’s Got Talent” is feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic … the reality series is putting the kibosh on live audiences. Sources confirm to TMZ … ‘AGT’ will tape episodes without fans in the seats for the foreseeable future, due to fears over the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Mega
Exclusive Getty/The Soap Shop Composite As coronavirus fears skyrocket and the stock market plummets … Soulja Boy‘s making a whole lot of money off a pretty clean gamble. Sources close to the rapper-turned-entrepreneur tell TMZ … he’s invested in a company called The Soap Shop — which, of course, sells soap products and the like.
Breaking News TMZ/Getty Composite Kate Beckinsale is revealing a new Harvey Weinstein horror story, claiming he once berated her for dressing “like a lesbian” at a movie premiere he insisted on having in NYC … shortly after the 9/11 attack. Kate says Weinstein, who was head of Miramax studios back then, forced her and the
Exclusive TMZ Composite Billie Eilish is celebrating her history-making night at the Grammys with some shiny new bling … and the piece is an ode to her sweep of the show’s top awards. The custom pendant is 14-karat gold with black diamonds and was crafted by celebrity jeweler Boodaddy Diamonds of Koosh Jewelers. As for
Ben Affleck‘s already got a handle on the Instagram boyfriend lifestyle — he’s happily snapping beach shots of his hot new girlfriend, Ana de Armas!!! The couple’s down in Costa Rica for a romantic getaway after finishing filming on their upcoming movie. There have been plenty of rumors about them hooking up, but these shots
Exclusive TMZ/Getty Composite “Riverdale” is shutting down because someone on the production has a very real concern about coronavirus exposure. A rep for Warner Bros., which produces the CW show, tells TMZ … it recently was made aware that a team member from the show recently came in contact with a person — not on
Exclusive TMZ.com DaBaby is vehemently denying a woman’s claim she was on the receiving end of his vicious slap — the rapper admits hitting someone, but says alleged victims are coming outta the woodwork. We broke the story … DaBaby brutally assaulted a fan before his Saturday night gig in Tampa while walking through the
Breaking News TMZ.com Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson — who were filming an Elvis Presley movie down in Australia — have just tested positive for the coronavirus … TMZ has confirmed. Tom’s reps tell us he and Rita got tested for the deadly virus after feeling like they had a cold — he says they
Exclusive TMZ.com The “Making the Band” reboot is gonna be delayed in its search for new talent because upcoming auditions have been called off due to coronavirus. Sources close to production tell TMZ … the final 2 open casting calls — Friday in Charlotte and March 21 in NYC — have been canceled amid the
Exclusive TMZ.com DaBaby‘s really not sorry for smacking the hell out of a woman over the weekend … at least according to the victim, who says his apology is sorely lacking. The woman on the receiving end of DaBaby’s brutal slap, Tyronesha Laws, tells TMZ … the rapper’s mea culpa is empty and the proof