"Top Gun: Maverick" star James Handy was savagely murdered in Los Angeles ... and now there's video purportedly showing the assailant -- who police say is his girlfriend's son -- strolling away from the crime scene. Check out the clip ... the…
Jennifer Tilly is rushing to Kathy Hilton's defense amid her WeHo Pride Parade controversy ... she says her friend is getting a bad rap. The actress hopped on social media Friday and defended Kathy after the 'RHOBH' star was removed as Grand…
Update in the suspected murder-suicide down in Florida ... officials say Ryan Whiten slaughtered his ex-wife and their daughters before killing himself. As we reported ... Ryan, his ex-wife, Melanie Hyer, and their…
Kyle Busch's wife is opening up on the NASCAR legend's tragic death ... saying the love his fans have sent to their family has gotten them through the worst days of their lives. Samantha went to Instagram minutes ago to say thank you to the…
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TMZ is zeroing in on the wedding venue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce .. and now we know they'll be tying the knot in the heart of New York City's most famous borough. A source with direct knowledge tells us ... the wedding's going down July 3…
Actor Anthony Head, who shot to fame playing Rupert Giles on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," is dead. Anthony recently appeared in "Ted Lasso" as former football club owner Rupert Mannion, and also had roles in "The Iron Lady," "Persuasion," "The…
Influencer couple Jesse and Ashley Ridgway say their inbox is being flooded with death threats ... and it all started after they revealed they terminated their pregnancy after learning their unborn child had Down syndrome. Jesse…
Karen Read is off the hook for the death of her cop boyfriend, John O'Keefe ... but she's not done fighting the system that put her through hell. She sat down with the "Today" Friday to explain why she's suing the police departments working the…
"Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch" star Chad Ollinger is fighting to get the criminal case accusing him of murdering his cellmate thrown out ... but prosecutors are scoffing at his attempt, while revealing details of his alleged crime ... TMZ has…
The orange figure seen near Jeffrey Epstein's cell the night he died in a federal lockup in 2019 will remain a mystery, at least for now, after a former correction officer testified that the strange shape was not her in surveillance footage. Last…
Police in Tanzania say Ashlee Jenae was depressed and asked ChatGPT questions related to ending one's life, leading up to her April suicide. Check out the translated clip -- Zanzibar Deputy Director of Criminal Investigation Zuberi Chembera…
Aubrey Plaza swooped into NYC on Thursday for the premiere of her new movie, "The Accompanist," but it was her baby bump that was the feature attraction. The actress hit the red carpet Thursday evening at Manhattan's SVA Theater -- and proudly…
Wendy Gledhill, the mom of the man accused of killing her actor boyfriend James Handy, tells TMZ her son has been struggling with serious mental health issues and was diagnosed with schizophrenia, but stopped taking his medication. According to…
Time for another guess who! Can you guess the sexy brunette actress working on this roaring muscle car engine? This actress hit the mainstream in 2007 when she starred in one of the biggest movies that year, which completely transformed her career…
Madonna didn't wait for a sold-out arena to launch her new era ... she took over Times Square instead -- delivering a surprise performance that stopped tourists and commuters in their tracks! The Queen of Pop turned NYC into her own giant…
An Arkansas dad accused of killing a man charged with sexually abusing his teenage daughter has scored a massive courtroom victory ... because he's off the hook in his murder case. A judge on Thursday tossed the second-degree murder charge against…
Pride Month brings out Hollywood's most colorful side ... and the stars don't exactly believe in subtlety. From rainbow fits to glitter-drenched celebrations, the A-list takes over the streets and turns them into one giant runway. Leading the…
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An ex-girlfriend of one of the male escorts suing Cassie over Diddy freak-offs is helping the singer fight the guy in court ... TMZ has learned. A source connected to the situation tells TMZ ... Cassie was contacted by Clayton Howard's ex, Francyna…
O.J. Simpson's longtime attorney is ripping into Tanya Brown, blasting her idea to cancel The Juice's famous No. 32 NFL jersey as "weak-minded" and "flawed." In fact, "weak-minded" was exactly how O.J. viewed Tanya when he was still alive ...…
Nate Burleson is predicting big things for Russell Wilson as a talking head ... and he tells TMZ Sports he actually recruited his new teammate to join their crew!! We caught up with the athlete-turned-TV star out in NYC, fresh off the news of Mr.…
Before this lil' kiddo rockin' a bowl cut turned into a 2026 Tony Awards' nominee, he was just growing up in London and dreaming of the big screen when he was just 5 years old ... He's nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role…
New video shows James Handy's alleged murderer being taken into police custody after the "Top Gun: Maverick" actor was stabbed to death. TMZ obtained footage of LAPD arresting suspected killer Michael Gledhill ... cops say the 44-year-old is the…
"Bad Boys" star Theresa Randle is facing new legal issues after her ex filed a restraining order claiming she broke into his home and desperately needs help ... TMZ has learned. TMZ obtained the petition filed by Theresa’s ex, Dario Pallini, who…
Jonathon Cooper is behind bars in a Colorado jail ... after the standout Broncos linebacker was arrested Thursday night around 11 PM, TMZ Sports has learned. It's unclear what led up to the arrest, but the 6th-year pro is being held on two counts…
A longtime Hollywood character actor is dead after a shocking stabbing ... and cops say the man accused of killing him is his girlfriend's son. According to LAPD, 81-year-old actor James Handy -- whose credits include "Top Gun: Maverick," "Jumanji"…
Da Brat's firing back at Rep. Andy Ogles' explanation for an anti-gay post on his social media account ... making it clear she's got little patience for homophobia. We got Da Brat and her wife, Jesseca "Judy" Harris-Dupart, at LAX on Thursday and…
Matt Brown's ex-girlfriend spent months trying to help him through his personal struggles before he took his own life ... TMZ has learned. Sources close to the situation tell TMZ ... the former "Alaskan Bush People" star's ex did everything she…
M.I.A. says Kid Cudi didn't have the guts to fire her directly ... claiming she found out she'd been dumped from his tour when her son called from school and told her she was out. The "Paper Planes" artist revisited her fallout with Cudi during an…
The cybersecurity company is nearing a $300 million round led by Evolution Equity Partners.
Buffalo Wild Wings' recent social media post is falling flat ... 'cause the restaurant chain just offered the kid who ran onto the court during Game 1 free food for the rest of the NBA Finals -- and a lot of folks think it's weird to "reward" such…
Duane Ollinger spent the final days of his life battling pneumonia in a Texas hospital ... TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the star of Discovery Channel's "Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch" had been admitted to a hospital in…
Karamo Brown says he can finally speak freely about feeling used over the infamous and controversial "Queer Eye" traffic-stop prank ... but some are calling BS on his new explanation of events. Here's the deal ... in the first season of the reboot…
Karmelo Anthony fought Austin Metcalf for four minutes under a tent at a Texas high school track meet before fatally stabbing him ... at least that's what prosecutors say the surveillance video shows. Jurors were shown footage that appears to show…
Charles Oakley and James Dolan aren't the only feud in Knicks nation -- the beloved hooper is also beefing with his former teammate, legend Patrick Ewing -- and Oak tells us there's no hope for salvaging the relationship. "For Patrick not to be man…
Lena the Plug says reports she's divorcing Adam22 are completely bogus ... claiming a mystery man has been trying to end her marriage for months by allegedly filing court paperwork in her name. The influencer jumped on X Thursday to address what…
Bella Hadid's sailing the open blue, showing off her yoga skills and giving her millions of followers a peek at life in the supermodel lane ... and she's not disappointing. From high-cut one-pieces to drying off in a pale pink bikini, the…
Influencer couple Jesse and Ashley Ridgway are opening up about a devastating family decision ... revealing they terminated a pregnancy after learning their unborn child had Down syndrome. Jesse -- better known online as McJuggerNuggets -- shared…
Kelly Dodd is coming clean about a decision she would've never admitted during the pandemic ... she actually got vaccinated against COVID after all ... and she regrets the jab. The former "Real Housewives of Orange County" star made the confession…
Karen Read is suing the Massachusetts State Police and the Canton Police Department after being acquitted of her late cop boyfriend John O'Keefe's murder … claiming they hire and train "biased and corrupt" officers who she says are "virulent…
The investigation into Ashlee Jenae's death is officially over ... and now her fiancé Joe McCann is breaking his silence after police in Africa concluded he didn't kill her. In a statement to TMZ, Joe used an old Swahili proverb -- "The heart is…
Kylie Jenner's Turks & Caicos getaway is still going strong ... and judging by the photos, her bikini collection is getting plenty of mileage. Check out these new snaps ... the make-up mogul is splashing around in the water, rocking a metallic…
Gambino family crime boss John Gotti's grandson is back in legal hot water ... after allegedly choking his girlfriend just weeks before he's due to begin a prison sentence. Carmine Agnello -- grandson of the infamous "Teflon Don" -- was arrested…
The Spurs fan who rushed the court for a pic with Victor Wembanyama is not only persona non grata in the NBA's eyes -- he's in trouble with the law, too. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ Sports the individual -- a juvenile -- was…
'Real Housewives of Atlanta' alum Kim Zolciak is using an alleged text from estranged husband Kroy Biermann's female friend as evidence in their bitter divorce ... TMZ has learned. The alleged text was sent from Kroy's ex, named "Bri" to Kim's new…
Brandi Glanville isn't looking in the rearview mirror -- 'cause she tells TMZ there is absolutely zero chance she'll ever return to "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." The TV firecracker climbed aboard the TMZ Brunch Bus tour alongside her…
Jussie Smollett and his fiancé Jabari Redd will not make it down the aisle … they're officially over less than a year after Jussie popped the question, TMZ has learned. Sources close to the situation tell TMZ ... Jussie called off the…
Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has clearly seen better days ... he just emerged for a rare public sighting with a massive shiner splashed across his face. Check out the photos ... Andrew was seen driving around the Sandringham Estate in…
Thirsty Thursday is here, and you're laying eyes on a gal who has no shame in showin' off her rear ... but the trick here is, can you guess who she is?!? This fit female first gained wide recognition for posting her toned backside ... and she even…
Prosecutors say surveillance video will show Karmelo Anthony wasn't trying to avoid trouble at a Texas high school track meet that turned deadly ... he was looking for it. That's the message jurors heard Thursday as opening statements got underway…
Gene Simmons and his wife, Shannon, are being sued over a car accident ... but she says the lawsuit against them is just a money grab. The KISS frontman and his better half are being sued by Evan Brenner, who claims he suffered severe injuries in…
We want you to be a part of TMZ, so every weekday, between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM PT, we take you inside our newsroom via live stream. You never know what you're gonna get ... a big story that breaks, an argument erupts in the room, or someone's…
A Florida realtor, her ex-husband, and their two young daughters are all dead ... in what police are calling a murder-suicide. Law enforcement responded Tuesday to a welfare check at a Doral home and found Melanie Hyer, Ryan Whiten and their…
Huda Mustafa's an unapologetic mother ... and it's something you're gonna hear about immediately if you're thinking about dating her ... especially after her really messy breakup with her ex, Louis Russell. The newly single "Love Island USA" star…
Rep. Andy Ogles says he's "mind blown" over a staffer he claims fired off a tweet on the Congressman's account, saying there's no place for homosexuality in America -- but Andy won't say if he shares the sentiment. Charlie got the Congressman from…
Move over Clavicular ... Donald Trump's officially entering his mogging era ... and he's using a reflecting pool to dive into the trend. The White House hopped on X Wednesday with a photo of Trump in the Oval Office, proudly holding up a giant…
'Real Housewives of Atlanta' alum Kim Zolciak claims her estranged husband, Kroy Biermann, is physically abusing their kids and having sex so loud they can hear him ... TMZ has learned. In bombshell court docs, filed by Kim and obtained by TMZ, she…
Karl-Anthony Towns' mom wasn't physically in the stands for game 1 of the NBA Finals, but the Knicks star says he felt her presence in a real way ... and it helped KAT lead N.Y. to a huge victory! "I just felt a calm and a peace that had to be…
Latto says her new song is about Cardi B calling her a "p***y ass" ... but she says her response isn't exactly a diss ... and it sounds like she might be down to mend fences. Big Mama went on "The Breakfast Club" Thursday and addressed the drama…
The mystery surrounding influencer Ashlee Jenae's death has officially come to a close ... because authorities in Tanzania have ruled the 31-year-old died by suicide following a domestic dispute with her fiancé. Police say the investigation is now…
Charles Barkley has had plenty to say about San Antonio and its "big ol' women" over the years ... but he was forced to eat his words (and some churros) on Wednesday -- when he was confronted by the city's mayor!! The hilarious interaction went…
The young director behind the surprise hit "Backrooms" has a lot to say about artificial intelligence in Hollywood ... and none of it's positive. Kane Parsons -- who isn't even old enough to legally drink in America -- told The Australian he…
'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Dorit Kemsley isn't giving her costars any grace for being worried about her spending ... telling Andy Cohen their concerns are NOT justified ... despite her alleged financial woes. Dorit gave a…
Kathy Hilton has pulled the plug on being Grand Marshal Icon for the 2026 WeHo Pride event in Los Angeles amid backlash over her alleged ties to President Trump's MAGA movement and an incident in which she purportedly said a homophobic slur. "The…
Safe to say Doja Cat is no fan of Elon Musk, who she called a "frog," a "bitch" and some other ugly stuff in a social media post on Wednesday. The singer went totally ballistic on Musk on his very own X platform, first demanding that the tech mogul…
Ken McNickle -- "Survivor" Season 33 runner-up -- has cancer. The reality star announced his diagnosis in a vulnerable Instagram post in which he wished he had taken care of himself "better and sooner." He added, "As I’ve said before, if you have…
Andy Cohen and Kevin Sobieski are putting their budding relationship on full display ... and this time they're taking a flirty stroll in Miami. The handsome couple was snapped Wednesday in The Magic City ... where they were all…
Safe to say Doja Cat is no fan of Elon Musk, who she called a "frog," a "bitch" and some other ugly stuff in a social media post on Wednesday. The singer went totally ballistic on Musk on his very own X platform, first demanding that the tech mogul…
The NASCAR community is mourning the loss of Hall of Famer Ned Jarrett ... who died at 93 years old, his family announced Friday. A statement from Jarrett's loved ones revealed he passed of natural causes at his home in Newton, North Carolina, on…
Kathy Hilton is pulling the plug on being Grand Marshal Icon for the 2026 WeHo Pride event in Los Angeles amid backlash over her alleged ties to President Trump's MAGA movement and an incident in which she purpurtely said a homophobic slur. The…
Tanya Brown, the sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, wants the NFL to make a major change ahead of a painful milestone ... bench O.J. Simpson's iconic No. 32 jersey number and turn the focus back to Nicole and Ron Goldman. Speaking to TMZ ahead of the…
Ya she's got that yummy-yum ... Hailey Bieber's recent Instagram post secured her spot as TMZ's Cheek of the Week, and we're not the only ones marveling over her hot summer physique ... Justine Skye entered the chat with, "*Plays Favorite Girl -…
Former boxing champ Victor Ortiz is making his Bare Knuckle Boxing debut next month ... and he tells TMZ Sports it would be a dream come true to handle business and then face off with massive names like Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez next!! We…
Before this baby boy from Australia turned into a zookeeper and TV personality, he was just dressin' up and posing cute for the camera ... His dad was a wildlife icon, but if you're still unsure who he is ... he took home the mirror ball trophy on…
TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. Celebrities may have glam squads on speed dial … but they're no longer keeping secrets about how they achieve their red carpet ready locks. Some of Hollywood's…
Alix Earle is adding another credit to her growing résumé -- 'cause TMZ has learned she's been tapped for Benson Boone's latest music video. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Benson personally asked Alix to appear in the video for his…
Matt Damon spent some quality time with a few four-legged friends searching for forever homes ... meeting with a group of rescue dogs at a famous animal rescue center founded by Clint Eastwood's daughter. The Oscar winner recently appeared in The…
President Donald Trump treated an Oval Office policy question like batting practice ... taking a few swings at CNN's Kaitlan Collins instead of the issue she raised. The fireworks started when POTUS was pressed about a proposed $1.8B…
Missing government worker Melissa Casias has been found dead ... with her body "skeletonized" and a gunshot wound to her skull, a report says. According to New Mexico State Police, a hiker found "human remains" at McGaffey Ridge area of the Carson…
The "Baywatch" thirst traps are heating up, and Jessica Belkin and Livvy Dunne may have just raised the bar, serving major baddie energy in this mirror selfie. The key question here is: Who'd You Rather?! VOTE NOW!
Vasana Montgomery is taking responsibility for her past use of a racial slur after being removed from the "Love Island USA" villa after old videos resurfaced online. "I take full responsibility for what I said and understand why it has hurt and…
The biggest battle in Karmelo Anthony's murder trial so far isn't over evidence ... it's over whether jurors can put their personal feelings aside. During jury selection this week in Collin County, Texas, several potential jurors admitted they…
Milagro "Gramz" Cooper says forcing her to pay Megan Thee Stallion's court judgment now would create a major financial burden ... so she's asking a federal judge to hit pause while she fights the case in a higher court. According to new court…
Adam22 isn't exactly wallowing after Lena the Plug filed for divorce ... 'cause he's celebrating the split on social media like a man who's been set free. Shortly after after TMZ broke the news that Lena filed to end their marriage, Adam hopped on…
Claude Lemieux's body was transported from Florida to North Carolina ... where the late hockey legend will be laid to rest, according to a death certificate obtained by TMZ Sports. Lemieux, who was 60, was found deceased on May 28 by one of his…
Thomas Massie may be leaving Congress, but don't expect him to disappear from Republican politics anytime soon ... because he and Marjorie Taylor Greene have been cooking up plans behind the scenes to retake the GOP. Charlie caught up with the…
Charli D’Amelio's pulling out of the family business, amid their squabble over money ... TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Charli is no longer involved with Be Happy Snacks, the popcorn company launched by the D'Amelios…
Russell Wilson is retiring -- the superstar quarterback penned an emotional goodbye to the NFL ... although he won't be going too far from the sport. The Super Bowl champion made the move official on Wednesday ... days after he inked a deal with…
Lena the Plug is pulling the plug on her marriage with Adam22 ... TMZ has learned. Lena filed the divorce docs in L.A. County without a lawyer on June 1 -- which happens to be her birthday -- and wants legal and physical custody of their 5-year-old…
Matt Brown's autopsy is shedding a little light on his tragic death. According to the Okanogan County Coroner, the "Alaskan Bush People" star was high on meth when he took his own life, TMZ has learned. The coroner's office tells us Matt died by…
Camila Cabello is flying solo once again ... 'cause TMZ has confirmed the singer and her billionaire heir boyfriend, Henry Junior Chalhoub, have called it quits after more than a year together. We're told the pair, whose last known public sighting…
The calendar may say 2026, but Heidi Klum is still serving peak supermodel energy ... fronting Calzedonia's newest beachwear collection. The supermodel returned as the face of the brand's second 2026 summer campaign, hitting the sands of Malibu for…
"Euphoria" has come to an end ... and the conclusion left fans quite emotional, especially the mother of the late series star Angus Cloud. We reached out to Lisa Cloud, who tells TMZ ... "The massive public emotional outpouring on social media…
Legendary bassist John B. Williams -- best known for playing on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" -- is on hospice being cared for by 'round-the-clock nurses, TMZ has learned. His wife, Jessica Williams, tells TMZ ... he recently suffered a…
Brandon Aiyuk is officially a wanted man in Northern California ... after the wide receiver posted video of himself ripping around the streets near the 49ers stadium, leading to a police investigation and a warrant. TMZ Sports confirmed there is an…
Drake Von -- an award-winning gay porn star -- is cooling his heels in a Las Vegas jail cell after getting arrested for allegedly trying to strangle his partner ... TMZ has learned. Court records show Von, whose real name is Dawson Bacon, was…
Matthew Perry's personal belongings are up for auction ... but his handwritten letter from Jennifer Aniston is no longer for sale. The note -- which Jen seemingly wrote around the time "Friends" wrapped in 2004 -- was originally one of the items…
Sauce Walka addressed the rumors that he sent a voice note to his ex, Kiley Losson, over jealousy about Drake. The rapper posted a video responding to the viral audio, saying ... "The threat was never about the p***y." Instead, Sauce Walka says…
