No.3 Media kicks off our Webcast with Special Guest Howard Bloom and his New Book Einstein, Michael Jackson and Me. Bloom started in theoretical physics and microbiology at the age of ten, but became the publicist for Michael Jackson, Prince, Bob Marley, Bette Midler, Cyndi Lauper Talking Heads, Lionel Richie, ZZ Top, AC/DC, Simon & Garfunkel John Mellencamp, Earth, Wind & Fire, Queen, Aerosmith, Kiss, Run DMC, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, and Chaka Khan, then went back to his science and
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Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Wayne Brady says he knew he had to nail his Little Richard impersonation for the BET Awards tribute — and he’s giving props to his ex-wife and her BF for helping him pull it off. Wayne joined us Monday on “TMZ Live” to talk about one of the highlights of
Exclusive Dustin Diamond needs to be saved by more than the bell if he wants to keep his home in Wisconsin — the bank is knocking on his door and looking to foreclose. The “Saved By The Bell” star owes Wells Fargo a whopping $269,329.36 — according to legal docs obtained by TMZ — and
Exclusive Dawn Wells — famously known for playing Mary Ann Summers on the iconic TV show, “Gilligan’s Island” — is now sadly suffering from dementia and needs some court help with an overzealous fan … according to new legal docs. Dawn’s manager, Leonard Carter, filed legal docs on his client’s behalf claiming a man out
Mike Henry, the white actor who has voiced Cleveland on “Family Guy” for 20 years is stepping down from the role … saying the black character should be voiced by a person of color. Henry made the announcement Friday, saying, “It’s been an honor to play Cleveland on Family Guy for 20 years. I love
Exclusive Details Joe Exotic‘s former zoo in Oklahoma is being investigated over concerns for the welfare of its animals — specifically the lions — but Jeff Lowe says everything’s being done right to take care of them … but it’s a challenge. TMZ’s learned a whistleblower provided PETA with photos and video of lions at
Exclusive Alex Trebek dug deep into his pockets again to help a homeless shelter get a new facility off the ground — more than doubling his previous donation for a very similar cause. Ken Craft — founder of Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission — tells TMZ … Alex handed over $500k of his own
Minnesota born actor Jason Behr was in his mid-20s when he landed the lead role of the super hot half-alien Max Evans in the early 2000s The WB science fiction television show “Roswell.” Jason Behr was cast alongside some awesome actors on the extraterrestrial drama including Brendan Fehr as Michael Guerin, Shiri Appleby as Liz
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Joel McHale says his ex-costar, Ken Jeong, has proven to be just the right man for the job — when that job is a podcast about what the hell’s really going on with a pandemic. JMH told us all about “The Darkest Timeline” … the podcast he and Ken launched
Alex Trebek is not letting the coronavirus pandemic or his cancer battle slow down his DIY ways around the house, but he is taking extra precautions. The beloved “Jeopardy!” host and his wife, Jean, hit up a Home Depot in Van Nuys Tuesday afternoon … busting out some cool, customized hard hats on their DIY
Breaking News Bubba Wallace confirms he has already been interviewed by the FBI as part of its investigation into the noose incident … and he’s blasting people who think it was all a hoax. The NASCAR driver appeared on “The View” on Tuesday — one day after an inspiring performance at Talladega — and was
Wendy Stuart Kaplan in her spare COVID 19 time has been learning to cook the hard way. Deciding to film a cooking show when you’ve never cooked in your life is not only courageous, but a huge undertaking as well…almost as massive as traveling to the depths of Africa to film a documentary. Wendy has
East Coast actor John Glover (full name John Soursby Glover Jr.) is best known for playing the perfectly coiffed antagonist, Lionel Luther — who is the father of the follicly challenged Lex Luthor — on the WB superhero show, “Smallville.” John Glover could be spotted on the small screen with a stellar cast of characters
Exclusive Lana Parrilla played an evil queen in “Once Upon a Time” … so it’s not surprising she’s not afraid to confront trouble … like pointing a shotgun at a woman who she claims went on an expletive-laced rant and accused her of murdering 13 children. Lana beelined it to L.A. County Superior Court for
Exclusive One of Jussie Smollett‘s alleged attackers wants some personal belongings back from Chicago PD … including some stuff that sounds like the exact items used that infamous night. According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Abel Osundairo had a number of personal items seized in February 2019 when cops executed a search warrant at
Play video content Exclusive Details TMZ.com 7:12 AM PT — D.L. is gonna be okay. His rep tells TMZ … he was “suffering from exhaustion after all the week’s work and travel, and was kept overnight at the hospital for tests under doctor’s orders. He is awake and feeling better, and wishes to thank everyone
Play video content Exclusive REELZ Eric Garner‘s widow dissolved into tears after testifying in the mock murder trial of the cops who killed her husband … and the powerful moment is part of a new TV special. As you know, no one was put on trial for the death of Eric Garner, so REELZ network
Georgia born actress Jo Marie Payton gained fame when she landed the role of Harriette Winslow … the character was first featured as a reoccurring role on “Perfect Strangers” … but is best known as the mom on the classic ’90s ABC family sitcom “Family Matters.” Jo Marie Payton was cast alongside a star-studded cast
Breaking News 3:09 PM PT — Danny was taken into custody Wednesday morning around 11:30 AM PT — at which point he was booked and eventually released the same day after posting bail. “That 70’s Show” star Danny Masterson has been charged with rape — this after being accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct
California native Mitzi Kapture was in her late 20s when she gained fame after landing the role of the sex detective, Sergeant Rita Lee Lance — who solved crimes revolving around sex in the swanky Palm Beach, Florida neighborhoods — on the late-night ’90s crime drama, “Silk Stalkings.” Mitzi Kapture was cast on the CBS
Exclusive Andre Royo — best known for his role as “Bubbles” on “The Wire” — is about to live life in the single lane, his wife’s filing for divorce after 22 years of marriage. The actor’s wife, Jane Choi, filed the divorce petition in L.A. County Superior Court to end the marriage, citing irreconcilable differences
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Treach believes his new movie about police brutality and tensions between cops and communities can provide common ground for everyone … and even be used as a training tool in the future. The Naughty by Nature rapper and actor joined “TMZ Live” Monday to break down his new crime drama
Jussie Smollett isn’t out of the metaphorical woods regarding his alleged hoax “attack” in Chicago, but he’s heading into actual woods for a hike with an old friend. The ex-“Empire” star ventured out Wednesday morning in L.A. with Taraji P. Henson and his sister, Jurnee Smollett. It was kinda hard for the trio to keep
Play video content Former “SNL” cast member Jay Pharoah was jogging down a San Fernando Valley street, when multiple LAPD cops pulled their guns on him, ordered him spreadeagled on the ground and one officer then put his knee on Jay’s neck … Jay says all because he matched a vague description of a black
SpongeBob SquarePants‘ sexuality has entered the chat — and lo and behold, the Bikini Bottom dweller is, as many suspected for years, gay. Nickelodeon officially made the reveal Saturday in a tweet shouting out Pride month (June), and attaching photos of three of their canon characters as a clear indicator that they’re all part of
Matt James celebrated his new “Bachelor” status by hopping on a boat with buddy and fellow “Bachelor” Tyler Cameron and his female friend. Matt was enjoying the R&R aboard Tyler’s boat in sunny Jupiter, Florida. As you know, “The Bachelor” has finally selected the show’s next leading man — the first African-American in that role
Exclusive Details Matt Alexander, who survived 21 days on “Naked and Afraid,” is now accused of beating his girlfriend and holding her against her will in a car. The former reality show contestant was arrested in Louisiana on a warrant for domestic battery and false imprisonment, after Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s deputies spoke with his
Breaking News “The Bachelor” finally has an African-American male calling the rose ceremony shots — Matt James is the show’s next leading man. ABC made the announcement Friday morning, saying it’s “privileged to have Matt” as the first black Bachelor. Saying it’s been a longtime coming is an understatement … it hadn’t happened in 40
Exclusive Stassi Schroeder is feeling the fallout after losing her “Vanderpump Rules” gig due to alleged racist behavior — ’cause now her revived speaking tour’s hit a speed bump. The reality TV star’s “Straight Up with Stassi LIVE” roadshow — which is based on her podcast and began in late 2019 — was set to
Exclusive Blake Shelton‘s shout-out to a fan’s new book — written in honor of her late daughter — is giving her a huge emotional pick-me-up, and it ain’t bad for sales! Frankie Williams is the author of “The Merdragon,” a fictional children’s book she wrote for her daughter, Shauntae, who passed away last year. Shauntae