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
“Game of Thrones” fans already reeling from the show ending have another heartbreaking loss — the dog that played Bran’s direwolf has died. Odin, an Inuit dog who played Summer direwolf in the very first ‘GoT’ episode back in 2011, died after being diagnosed with mouth cancer in November. His owners announced the sad news
Kim Kardashian West has jumped on ship with countless other celebs — including her sister — in donating a massive amount to help battle the coronavirus pandemic. Kim just announced her SKIMS shapewear will be supporting mothers and children in need at this time with a $1 million donation. She says the money will specifically
Rihanna fans rejoice, she’s finally giving you what you’ve wanted for years — new music … in the form of a collab with PartyNextDoor. RiRi’s featured on his new single, “Believe It,” which appears on the Canadian R&B singer’s new album, “Partymobile.” It dropped at midnight via Drake‘s label, OVO Sound … and has everyone
Meghan Markle‘s officially back in Hollywood … she’s making her Disney debut nearly a year after Prince Harry lobbied the Mouse House’s head honcho. Disney announced Thursday it’s releasing a new movie “narrated by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex.” Yup, that’s how Disney’s marketing Meghan. She’ll narrate “Disneynature’s Elephant.” Natalie Portman‘s also narrating “Dolphin Reef.”
Exclusive Betty White is safe and sound at home, and her legion of fans worried about her health can take comfort … our national treasure is being careful. Sources close to the Hollywood legend tell TMZ … Betty’s in good health as she continues to self-isolate at her Los Angeles estate. We’re told she has
Nike’s billion-dollar man went all-out for Air Max Day — LeBron James gave a tour of his massive shoe collection … and of course, it’s sick. March 26 is a national holiday for sneakerheads … because it’s the anniversary of the release of the first Air Max shoe, which came out back in 1987. In
Play video content Well, this ain’t exactly the model form of social distancing … but ya won’t hear us complain!!! Paulina Gretzky and Dustin Johnson‘s sister-in-law got in some bikini dancing during their self-isolation time Thursday … and the views are pretty spectacular. It seems the two were boating in the Florida sun when they
Cara Delevingne is the proud new foster parent of an adorable little puppy … and she’s already bringing the pooch on her essential coronavirus errands!!! The “Suicide Squad” star and her girlfriend, Ashley Benson, hit up Erewhon Market in Los Angeles Thursday afternoon … stocking up on some quarantine food and showing off their furry
Palm Springs-native Alana Austin was only 19 years old when she landed the role of the girly cheerleader turned dirt bike bad boy, Andi Carson — who poses as her brother and takes to the track while her brother is injured — in the classic sibling-swapping 2001 Disney TV movie, “Motocrossed.” Alana Austin was helped
Exclusive R. Kelly‘s latest pitch to be released pending his trial in Illinois federal court centers on his fear — like most Americans – of coming down with COVID-19. The disgraced singer’s attorney, Steven Greenberg, filed a motion Thursday in which he refers to coronavirus spreading around the world, and the health risks he believes
Breaking News Idris Elba is on the mend in his bout with coronavirus … and pretty soon he could be immune to the disease, so he says. The actor gave his fans a huge health update and said his doctor told him that after quarantine “we will be immune for a certain time since our
Mark Blum, famous for starring in “Desperately Seeking Susan” and “Crocodile Dundee” … has died as a result of complications from the coronavirus. Mark, who also starred as Mr. Mooney in the hit series, “You,” and acted on Broadway, was a true working actor. Blum played Gary Glass in 1985’s ‘DSS’ … and he played
Exclusive Ariana Grande‘s well aware of the plight of many of her fans amid the coronavirus pandemic, and she’s answering calls for help by sending some of them cash to get through these tough times … TMZ has learned. Several sources have told us … the pop star’s been communicating on the regular with her
Breaking News Elton John‘s trading his usual sold-out arena shows for something much simpler — playing maestro for a series of living room concerts … to help fight the coronavirus. Sir Elton will be hosting iHeart Radio’s ‘Living Room Concert for America’ next week. It’s an hour-long FOX TV and online benefit concert to support
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Slim Thug is imploring folks in Houston — and young people everywhere — to start taking coronavirus seriously, and he hopes his diagnosis is a wake-up call. The H-town rapper joined us Wednesday on “TMZ Live” and told us too many people in his hometown are taking the pandemic lightly,
James Gunn is wiping his butt with Michael Rooker‘s face … literally. The “Guardians of The Galaxy” director says the nationwide scramble for toilet paper due to the coronavirus pandemic has forced him to go deep into his reserve stash … and he’s finally using some custom TP he originally got as a gag gift
Play video content Jussie Smollett wants to move on from his alleged “attack” — despite a pending trial — and he’s singing about it while on coronavirus lockdown. Jussie just broke his social media silence Wednesday by singing and playing the piano. It’s the ex-“Empire” star’s first time posting anything in over 9 months, so
Exclusive The coronavirus pandemic has brought live concerts to a total standstill, but the music industry is still set on churning out new tunes … and producers are increasingly working from home and getting super creative. Music industry sources tell TMZ … recording studios across Los Angeles and New York City have all closed due
Breaking News Camila Cabello says she’s putting her upcoming world tour on ice before it even begins … because things just ain’t safe out there due to the coronavirus pandemic. The “Senorita” singer announced Tuesday she’s postponing her “Romance” tour, which was set to kick off in May and make stops across Europe and the
Georgia-born actor Harrison Page may be best known for his role as the surly supervisor, Captain Trunk — who kept Detective Dori Doreau (played by Anne-Marie Martin) and Inspector Sledge Hammer (played by David Rasche) in line — on the ’80s ABC cop comedy, “Sledge Hammer!” Harrison Page has an impressively long line of credits
Exclusive Chris Cornell‘s widow says Soundgarden doesn’t give a rat’s ass about her elderly mother, asking her to sit for a deposition despite coronavirus risks … but the band’s attorneys are calling BS. Vicky Cornell claims Soundgarden is ignoring the dangers of the virus — especially among the elderly — because they’re making a push
Breaking News Arnold Schwarzenegger is putting his money where his heart his — dropping a small fortune to help get crucial supplies to doctors and scientists battling the virus. The ex-Gov of California shared the news Tuesday, telling his followers he’d donated a million bucks to a GoFundMe account called Frontline Responders Fund — which