NEWS AND GAMES

Dry January? My a** ... so says these stars sunning themselves during idyllic getaways far and wide. Sure, alcohol doesn't have to be involved ... as long as there's a whole lot of sea water, it's a good time! Just check out Tia Mowry ... knee-deep… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/31/celebrity-hot-shots-dry-january-water-photos/

Erin Moriarty is getting back out there after quitting Instagram over some harsh criticism from Megyn Kelly ... surfacing for the first time since their nasty back and forth. The actress -- famous from "The Boys" -- went makeup-free Tuesday as she… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/31/the-boys-erin-moriarty-seen-first-time-megyn-kelly-rant-social-media/

Tom Sandoval is ripping Ariana Madix for trying to force the sale of their shared house -- 'cause he says he's provided a reasonable alternative ... buying her out with a fair price. The "Vanderpump Rules" star spilled a little alleged tea about… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/30/tom-sandoval-offer-buy-out-ariana-madix-shared-house-breakup-petty-vanderpump/

Lionel Richie is still buzzing with the magic from "The Greatest Night In Pop" exactly 39 years later ... the legendary singer proved he can still bring the house down with today's fresh, young talent!!! TMZ also obtained footage of LR performing a… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/30/lionel-richie-we-are-the-world-all-night-long-jon-batiste-netflix-andra-day/

Josh Allen didn't appear to have much interest in watching the NFL's championship games on Sunday ... instead, he opted for a day date with Hailee Steinfeld. The Buffalo Bills quarterback -- who was just eliminated from the postseason on Jan. 21 --… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/29/josh-allen-goes-on-date-with-hailee-steinfeld-nfl-championship-sunday/

It's that time of the week again folks ... Taylor Swift's ready to cheer on Travis Kelce and the Chiefs -- in what could be her last game of the season. The pop star pulled up to M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore to take on the Ravens Sunday ...… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/28/taylor-swift-arrives-afc-championship-game-support-travis-kelce/

Chrisean Rock's clearly committed to working things out with her on-again, off-again beau Blueface ... and she's expressing that commitment in a very artistic way. The 23-year-old mother of Blueface's child got what appears to be a tattoo of her… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/28/chrisean-rock-tattoo-permanent-temporary-portrait-blueface-prison/

A state trooper happened upon an unreal site when he spotted a semi-truck filled with circus animals engulfed in flames ... with multiple agencies responding to help extinguish the flames and rescue the exotic species. The trooper spotted the truck… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/28/circus-animals-loose-indiana-highway-truck-fire-police-rescue-selfies/

Paxton Singleton -- who starred in the hit show "The Haunting of Hill House" on Netflix -- has been arrested in Arkansas ... TMZ has learned. According to online booking records ... 19-year-old Singleton was arrested Friday in Siloam Springs on… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/27/haunting-of-hill-house-paxton-singleton-arrest-loiter-possession-alcohol/

Taylor Swift junkies can't get their fix ... 'cause she's totally unfindable on X -- and AI-generated NSFW images might just be the cause. Fans of the mega-popular hitmaker woke up Saturday to what we can only assume is on the list of their worst… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/27/taylor-swift-x-unsearchable-artificial-intelligence-image-issue-nsfw-porn-twitter/

Nicki Minaj’s not messing around in her beef with Megan Thee Stallion ... cracking a joke about MTS’ mother who passed away a few years ago. Here's the deal ... the 41-year-old hopped on the streaming platform Stationhead Friday to take a few… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/27/nicki-minaj-joke-megan-thee-stallion-deceased-dead-mom/

Chilling new video of the Bahamas shark attack shows the terrifying moments after the boy nearly got his leg chomped off as the water in the tank turned a misty blood red. TMZ has obtained shocking footage capturing the seconds after the… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/27/bahamas-shark-attack-new-video-blood-child-bite-tank-atlantis-resort/

Jillian Michaels and Dr. Terry Dubrow have been trading shots over Ozempic lately -- and the good doc is the latest to fire back ... telling us she should stay in her lane cause she has no proper medical credentials. We got the "Botched" star… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/26/dr-terry-dubrow-jillian-michaels-ozempic-medical-school-training-health/

George Carlin's estate is getting the law involved over the AI special, "George Carlin: I'm Glad I'm Dead" ... suing the creators for the "bastardization of Carlin's real work and legacy." The copyright infringement lawsuit, filed Thursday in a… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/26/george-carlin-estate-sues-artificial-intelligence-ai-comedy-special/

Super Bowl LVIII's goin' down in Las Vegas, and the NFL's delivering the full Sin City experience ... tapping Tiësto to serve as the first-ever in-game DJ for the biggest sporting event of the year! On Thursday the NFL announced the international… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/25/tiesto-dj-super-bowl-lviii-in-game-las-vegas-nfl/

Common and Mos Def coming up together in the Lyricist Lounge doesn't mean they have the same take on Drake's place in the culture -- 'cause Common's got his back!!! Hot 97's Ebro, Laura Stylez and Peter Rosenberg discussed Yasiin Bey's now-viral… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/25/common-defends-drake-pop-music-mos-def-yasiin-bey-rapper/

Ukraine is lambasting HBO's "The White Lotus" for casting Miloš Biković ... a Serbian actor who's voiced support and admiration for Russia amid the ongoing war, and has accepted a medal from Vladimir Putin. Ukraine's foreign ministry called out… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/25/the-white-lotus-milos-bikovic-ukraine-russia-genocide/

Judo champion and Olympian Maricet Espinoa Gonzalez has tragically died after apparently suffering a heart attack ... just days after she reportedly went under the knife. Gonzalez was a 2x Pan American Judo champion, winning gold in 2013 and 2014.… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/24/maricet-espinosa-gonzalez-dead-heart-attack-operation-olympic-star-judo/

It's a sad day in Athens -- the University of Georgia's beloved live mascot, Uga X, has passed away, the school announced Tuesday. He was 10 years old. Uga X -- AKA "Que" -- died peacefully in his sleep, according to a statement released minutes… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/23/georgia-bulldog-live-mascot-uga-x-dead-10/

Dexter Scott King -- the youngest son of Martin Luther King Jr. -- has died after a battle with cancer. The King Center announced the sad news Monday -- noting Dexter succumbed to prostate cancer ... which he seems to have been dealing with… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/22/martin-luther-king-jr-mlk-son-dexter-dead-dies-prostate-cancer/

Here's an alarming sight coming down your block -- a fire truck spinning out of control down an ice-covered street in a frigid Missouri neighborhood, and smashing into a parked car. Helpless locals in a St. Louis suburb whipped out their phones to… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/22/fire-truck-car-crash-missouri-frozen-icy-road/

Sofia Vergara's blowing off some steam ... hitting the dancefloor in Miami and hanging out with soccer's G.O.A.T. -- instead of letting a new lawsuit get to her. The Colombian-American actress hit up Papi Steak Miami with Lionel Messi ... chowing… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/21/sofia-vergara-lawsuit-griselda-dancing-dinner-lionel-messi/

Ron DeSantis is officially out of the presidential race ... and he's not exactly going out on a limb with his endorsement. The Florida governor posted a four-minute vid to X telling his supporters he's suspending his campaign -- this, just two days… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/21/ron-desantis-drops-out-presidential-race-endorses-donald-trump/

Yo Gotti's already back onstage ... surprising fans at 42 Dugg's concert -- less than a week after his brother Big Jook was killed in Memphis. The rapper pulled up at Little Caesars Arena on Friday night and dapped up 42 ... before performing his… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/21/yo-gotti-first-performance-back-concert-onstage-big-jook-death/

Dave Chappelle's responding to Katt Williams' viral Club Shay Shay interview ... and he's pissed about who KW went and fired at. The controversial actor/comedian did a stand-up set at the San Jose Improv Friday night where he shared his… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/21/dave-chappelle-responds-katt-williams-club-shay-shay-interview-podcast/

The Atlantis Bahamas resort shut down its shark tank after a child was attacked ... and now we have an idea of how the excursion operated days before the tragedy. A couple clips -- obtained by TMZ -- show guests heading down into one of the… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/20/atlantis-bahamas-shark-tank-video-child-attack-paradise-island-resort/

Kanye West's a big fan of breakfast ... or maybe he just wanted to show Bianca Censori's such a snack -- 'cause he posted some racy photos of her in the kitchen. The controversial rapper shared a few snaps of his better half Saturday morning ...… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/20/kanye-west-bianca-censori-nearly-naked-pictures-wife/

"Cocaine Bear" producers might have a sequel ... 'cause a man was allegedly caught using another creature to smuggle blow -- and underwater sequences are all the rage. Zacharie Scott was arrested at John F. Kennedy Airport International Airport in… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/20/man-arrested-smuggle-cocaine-frozen-jumbo-shrimp/

The relationship between Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco is so serious that she's now introducing him to her fatherly figure TV costars Steve Martin and Martin Short. TMZ obtained these photos of Selena and Benny interacting with Steve and Martin on… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/20/selena-gomez-introduces-benny-blanco-martin-short-steve-martin-emmys/

Ryan Garcia clearly isn't skipping any workouts as he deals with his divorce ... 'cause the star boxer just showed off his shredded abs with some steamy pics following his split from his wife. The 24-1 junior welterweight fighter shared the… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/19/ryan-garcia-shredded-six-pack-divorce-boxing/

"Stranger Things" filming is kicking into high gear ... notable cast members are getting together to shoot some of their final scenes -- and it's looking hella emotional. We got pics of the gang on set, shot Thursday in Atlanta, and while you can… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/19/stranger-things-on-set-sneak-peek-photos/

Cassie is getting back to regular life after settling her human trafficking lawsuit against Diddy ... and her first official order of biz is a fashion show in France. The singer popped up Wednesday at Paris Fashion Week ... making an appearance at… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/18/cassie-appears-paris-fashion-week-first-public-event-since-diddy-lawsuit/

Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade have been rumored to be on the outs -- but we know that's simply not the case ... 'cause the couple's hanging out as he gets ready for a big show. Sources with direct knowledge tell us JE and OJ are most certainly not… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/18/jacob-elordi-olivia-jade-still-dating-together-saturday-night-live-snl-rehearsal/

Jennifer Hudson and Common have a strong bond between them ... they were holding hands and joined at the hip sitting courtside at a Lakers game. The couple strolled hand in hand into Crypto Arena for Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/18/jennifer-hudson-common-holding-hands-lakers-game-relationship-going-strong/

Donald Trump's taking a break from his legal issues to support Melania as she lays her mother to rest in Florida. The former prez stood somber Friday morning next to his wife and their son Barron -- the whole family was dressed in Black as they… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/18/donald-trump-family-somber-melania-mom-funeral-skip-defamation-trial-e-jean-carroll/

Avantika Vandanapu may wear pink on Wednesdays, but Tuesday is for work ... because she showed up for a shift at Raising Cane's looking totally fetch. The actress/singer, who plays Karen Shetty in the new "Mean Girls" movie, hopped right into the… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/17/avantika-vandanapu-mean-girls-raising-canes-shirt-nyc/

Arnold Schwarzenegger's known for his gun-toting characters ... but it was actually a benign watch that caused him problems at an airport Wednesday -- and the aftermath was a freaking mess. The actor-turned-politician was held at the Munich Airport… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/17/arnold-schwarzenegger-detained-munich-airport-unregistered-watch-atm-tax-law/

Roy Wood Jr. didn't have the mic while onstage for "The Daily Show" win at the Emmys, but still sent a loud and clear message to his bosses -- pick a damn host already!!! Roy was standing behind the show's former host, Trevor Noah, as they… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/16/roy-wood-jr-please-hire-host-trevor-noah-emmy-awards-speech/

Jordan Love’s longtime GF Ronika Stone could hardly wait to roast "Dem Boyz" after the Cowboys lopsided loss to the Packers on Sunday ... the pro volleyball player had some (good-natured fun) at the expense of a bunch of Dallas fans who hit the… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/15/jordan-love-girlfriend-ronika-stone-trolls-cowboys-fans-after-packers-playoff-loss/

Lil Nas X is trying to clean up the mess that his "J Christ" single has caused in the Christian community ... but the damage might be done, if these artists' reactions mean anything. Mr. Montero hopped on IG on Monday to apologize for all the… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/15/lil-nas-x-apologize-j-christ-video-christian-rappers-outrage/

Patrick Mahomes is headed to the next playoff round, but the happiest person in his household has to be his wife, Brittany ... who posted a crap load of photos with her new twin. The mother-of-two and former college soccer star shared the pics from… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/14/taylor-swift-brittany-mahomes-twinning-photos-chiefs-dolphins/

Eminem says Rams QB Matt Stafford owes him, and he’s calling in a favor -- let the Lions win on Sunday! The legendary rapper is a big Detroit Lions fan ... and with the team hosting a home playoff game tonight for the first time in 3 decades… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/14/eminem-pleads-sends-message-rams-qb-matthew-stafford-before-lions-playoff-game/

Video showing Big Jook at a funeral in Tennessee has emerged ... capturing some of the star’s final moments. In the clip -- which is circulating online -- you can see Jook, born Anthony Mims, towers above other attendees in a black suit and… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/14/yo-gotti-brother-big-jook-spotted-funeral-hours-shooting-death/

Jo Koy is still reflecting on his poorly-received Golden Globes hosting gig -- calling the star-studded crowd a bunch of softies ... this as he gets back to regular routine. Variety sent one of their reporters to St. Louis Friday -- where Jo was… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/13/jo-koy-calls-golden-globes-crowd-audience-soft-marshmallows/

Drake's music might technically be considered "rap" if you had to throw it in a genre bin -- but Yasiin Bey (aka, Mos Def) says it ain't pure hip hop as far as he's considered. The legendary MC recently sat down for an interview on "The Cutting… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/13/yasiin-bey-mos-def-drake-music-isnt-real-hip-hop/

Donald Trump just got a cosign on his upstanding character -- but he received it from none other than a notorious mobster in Sammy the Bull ... and yet, he's still pretty thankful. The ex-Prez sent a shoutout to the former Gambino crime family… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/13/donald-trump-thanks-mobster-sammy-the-bull-legitimate-guy-incorruptible/

Ava DuVernay's just like the rest of us ... thrilled that Angela Bassett's finally bagged an Oscar at the Governors Awards, but she's also clarifying it's not exactly the real deal. TMZ got the director out in NYC, where she made the distinction… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/12/ava-duvernay-gush-angela-bassett-honorary-first-oscar/

Mia Farrow's younger sister, Tisa Farrow -- who acted in movies in the '70s -- has died. Her older sibling just announced her death Friday ... with Mia saying on Instagram that Tisa passed unexpectedly just a couple days prior on Wednesday,… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/12/mia-farrow-younger-sister-tisa-dead-dies/

Marisa Abela's casting as Amy Winehouse has been pissing people off for about a year -- and loads are STILL fuming after the trailer for the biopic dropped ... can't win 'em all. As far as we can see, Marisa's not a dead ringer for the late icon… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/11/amy-winehouse-marisa-abela-back-to-black-biopic-trailer-casting/

Bob Saget's widow, Kelly Rizzo, took time to honor her late husband on the second anniversary of his untimely death ... reminding others to hold their loved ones extra tight. Kelly wrote about her late husband Tuesday, saying it's felt like both "a… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/10/bob-saget-widow-kelly-rizzo-posts-late-husband-second-anniversary-death/

Kevin Hart's ex-wife, Torrei Hart, says there's no feud going on between her former boo and Katt Williams ... this after she said she'd be touring with Katt following unkind words. Torrei cleared the air while leaving the Hollywood Improv Tuesday… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/10/kevin-hart-katt-williams-no-beef-comedy-tour-torrei-hart/

Aaron Rodgers is adamant he never insinuated Jimmy Kimmel was a pedophile ... saying straight up on Tuesday, "I don't think he's a P word." Rodgers joined Pat McAfee on the "Pat McAfee Show" for the first time since he appeared to suggest that… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/09/aaron-rodgers-says-he-never-called-jimmy-kimmel-a-pedophile/

Lara Trump kicked off 2024 scandalizing the MAGA folks with her revealing New Year's Eve attire -- though the backlash is rooted in jealousy, according to the dress' designer. "Project Runway" alum Oscar Lopez, who designed Lara's NYE dress, tells… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/09/lara-trump-tacky-nye-dress-gown-elegant-maga-backlash/

Elizabeth Gillies' husband filed a restraining order against their neighbor ... this after they claim he strolled into their home, following a rough and long history of next-door headbutts. Per court docs, obtained by TMZ, the ex-"Victorious"… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/08/elizabeth-gillies-husband-files-restraining-order-neighbor/

Mary Lou Retton is doing her first interview since being released from the hospital last year amid a scary battle with pneumonia -- and now, we're learning it was nearly deadly. The ex-Olympic champion is set to do an interview with Hoda Kotb of… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/07/mary-lou-retton-almost-life-support-pneumonia-battle-icu-hospital/

Ariana Grande has been out of the music scene for a good long while now -- but that's all coming to an end later this week ... so says the Princess of Pop herself. The singer announced Sunday that she'd be dropping a brand new solo single -- her… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/07/ariana-grande-announces-first-new-single-yes-and-3-years-solo-music/

Congresswoman Boebert’s office tells TMZ they are looking into the matter. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert may have run afoul of the law ... for allegedly beating on her ex-husband. Silt Police Lt. Matt Gronbeck tells TMZ ... cops were called… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/07/lauren-boebert-allegedly-punch-ex-husband-nose-cops-investigating/

Cindy Morgan -- famous for her role in "Caddyshack" -- has died ... TMZ has learned. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office confirmed the actress' passing in the area, but no further details about when she died or under what circumstances were… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/06/caddyshack-tron-star-cindy-morgan-dead-dies/

Tiffany Haddish is the latest star to respond to Katt Williams' shots at his contemporaries -- this after he tried to downplay her comedy career ... with her pulling out her resume. The comic/actress was performing at the Dania Improv in Florida… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/06/tiffany-haddish-responds-katt-williams-resume-career-standup-comedy/

A MSNBC host choked back tears live on the air while talking to a cop who was on the front lines of Jan. 6 -- and in other news ... new fugitives are in custody 3 years to the day. Anchor Jonathan Capehart brought former Metro D.C. officer Michael… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/06/msnbc-host-jonathan-capehart-choke-up-tears-jan-6-anniversary-fugitives/

Talk about fishing for attention -- some guy is in serious trouble after stripping naked and jumping into a Bass Pro Shop pond -- and footage from horrified bystanders has captured everything. You gotta see it to believe it -- the man executes a… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/05/man-streaks-naked-bass-pro-cannon-ball-aquarium-erratic-meltdown/

A Delta passenger went on a foul-mouthed tirade, which included remarks about her period ... not only causing a scene, but for the flight to be delayed by an hour. Watch the unidentified woman completely lose it in the shocking footage captured… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/05/delta-passenger-expletives-rant-period-flight-delay-meltdown/

Aaron Rodgers has received a huge honor from the Jets -- he was just named the team's Most Inspirational Player ... this despite only playing a few seconds for NY in the 2023 season. The Jets revealed the award for their signal-caller on Friday… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/05/aaron-rodgers-named-jets-most-inspirational-player-despite-lost-season/

Alex Rodriguez isn't a pro athlete anymore, but don't tell his abs ... the legendary slugger shared a shredded shirtless photo, posing with his equally jacked girlfriend, and they look incredible! 48-year-old A-Rod and his fitness trainer boo… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/05/alex-rodriguez-shares-shirtless-vacation-photo-girlfriend-jac-cordeiro-dominican-republic/

Katt Williams predicted his "Club Shay Shay" interview would have the internet in shambles ... and now some of the guys he attacked are fighting back. Kevin Hart called Katt's comments "sad" Thursday but didn't squander the opportunity to plug his… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/04/kevin-hart-cedric-the-entertainer-michael-blackson-katt-williams-club-shay-shay/

Rickey Smiley is doubling down on being the first choice for Katt Williams' "Money Mike" role in Ice Cube's "Friday After Next" -- after Katt called him a liar -- and says they just changed the role!!! On Thursday, Rickey cleared the air on his… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/04/rickey-smiley-katt-williams-friday-after-next-first-sunday-club-shay-shay/

"Love is Blind" contestant Renee Poche says the producers behind the Netflix reality show paired her with a walking red flag, and are trying to bankrupt her for speaking out ... so now, she's suing. Renee, who appears in season five of the popular… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/03/love-is-blind-contestant-renee-poche-sues-netflix/

Mama June scored a legal victory in her custody battle over Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell's oldest daughter ... she's been awarded temporary custody of Kaitlyn. The reality TV star is duking it out in court with Michael Cardwell for custody of… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/02/mama-june-custody-anna-chickadee-cardwell-daughter-kaitlyn/

Forget the Happiest Place on Earth, Mickey Mouse is going off the rails -- the happy-go-lucky rodent is now running riot in a horror flick ... and get ready to see a lot more of this new Mick. The copyright for the earliest version of the Disney… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/02/mickey-mouse-slasher-horror-film-disney-public-domain-copyright-ends/

Cardi B and Offset started off the new year together ... but she says that doesn't necessarily mean they are together again. The estranged couple rang in 2024 at a strip club in Miami, throwing money around and dancing ... and it's all on video.… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/01/cardi-b-offset-celebrate-new-year-together-denies-being-back-together/

Gypsy Rose Blanchard rang in the new year with a kiss and some confetti ... and TMZ has it all on video. Gypsy and her husband, Ryan, shot off confetti and smooched as the clock struck midnight ... embracing before sharing the moment with family.… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/01/gypsy-rose-blanchard-ryan-new-years-kiss-prison-mother-dee-dee-murder/

After detecting App Installer abuse for malware distribution for several months, Microsoft disabled the protocol… Microsoft Disabled App Installer Following Malware Abuse on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses . source https://latesthackingnews.com/2024/01/01/microsoft-disabled-app-installer-following-malware-abuse/

Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean is starting fresh in the new year ... he says he's getting divorced after previously separating from his wife. AJ and Rochelle DeAnna McLean just released a joint statement on social media, announcing their plans to… source https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/01/backstreet-boys-aj-mclean-divorce-separation-wife/