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UPDATE 7:50 AM PT — Cops say Neal’s roommate called them after discovering his body in a bedroom. Officers say on the desk next to Neal’s bed was a guitar pick that “appeared to contain a powder residue” and note that Neal allegedly struggled with substance abuse. Investigators are still waiting on the full results

Blake Jenner, one of the stars of “Glee,” has a legal battle on his hands after cops hauled him in for an alleged DUI … TMZ has learned. The Burbank Police Department tells TMZ … officers pulled over the 29-year-old actor when they noticed he failed to stop at a red light around 11:30 PM.

“The Office” star Craig Robinson had to pull the plug on his comedy show moments before going on stage, after a gunman began shooting inside the comedy club. Gunshots rang out at around 9 PM Saturday night at the Comedy Zone in North Carolina … and Craig’s fans beelined it out for safety. The gunman

Play video content TMZ.com Dave Chappelle getting an Emmy nomination for a stand-up special some call transphobic is emboldening the transgender community — but not so much in the way you might think. We spoke to Ashlee Marie Preston in L.A. to get her reaction to the comedian getting a Primetime Emmy nod for Netflix’s

Play video content TMZ.com Jenifer Lewis says her new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is the biggest award of her illustrious career … and she loves it so much, you’ll be able to find her there every day. We got the “The Mother of Black Hollywood” author and “Black-ish” star Friday as she

“Stranger Things” star Noah Schnapp came under a lot of fire for leaking DMs between himself and Doja Cat — but says he’s already apologized and things are all good between the two. Waiting for your permission to load TikTok Post. 17-year-old Schnapp took to TikTok Wednesday night to give an update on the situation

Play video content Instagram / @deionsanders Deion Sanders‘ beef with Nick Saban is over … well, at least that’s the way it appears — as the two coaches were spotted laughing together in a new commercial. “Prime Time” posted a snippet alongside Saban in an Aflac commercial … and judging from the looks of it,

Play video content TMZ.com Ashanti‘s in the middle of a full-fledged renaissance, which includes a new children’s book and re-recording her self-titled debut album — and it’s clear she’s not looking back when it comes to Irv Gotti or her old label. We caught up with the R&B sensation in NYC, where she said laying

A Formula 1 commentator has been suspended by his TV network indefinitely … after he called driver Lance Stroll “the autistic” during a race broadcast over the weekend. Lionel Froissart, a French journalist, made the remark during RTBF Sport’s broadcast of the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday. As racecars were whizzing around the track, Froissart

Rob Riggle is dating as he goes through a nasty divorce with his estranged wife, and his new girlfriend isn’t just a professional golfer … she’s a former contestant on his game show. Rob is dating Kasia Kay … they recently went Instagram official and are leaving “💗” emojis on their photos together, so it’s

Chris Rock‘s new relationship with actress Lake Bell is heading for new waters, quite literally … the two are on a romantic trip overseas. Chris and Lake were living it up in the town of Trogir in Croatia Tuesday … holding hands as they walk along the boardwalk — as massive yachts dock nearby. Unclear

Play video content Manscaped Pete Davidson has a new endorsement deal under his belt, one which actually centers on said area. The comedian’s starring in a new promo for Manscaped — a male grooming company that specializes in rather sensitive spots. The ad is pretty funny … it’s a bunch of outtakes showing PD giving

‘Top Chef’ star Justin Sutherland is on the road to recovery after his freak boat accident over the 4th of July weekend … but he’s not out of the woods just yet. A rep for Chef Justin tells us he was allowed to get some fresh air Monday outside the hospital in Minnesota where he’s

“General Hospital” star Steve Burton is pulling the plug on his marriage after 23 years … TMZ has learned. Steve beelined it to court and filed docs to divorce his pregnant wife Sheree Gustin, who he has previously accused of having another man’s baby. According to the docs, obtained by TMZ, Steve lists March 1

Comedian Andrew Schulz refused to bow down and censor his comedy special for Amazon, deciding to release it on his own, and the decision is already paying off to the tune of more than $1 million. Schulz recently revealed honchos at a streaming service “freaked out” when they watched the material he wanted to include

Oprah is mourning the death of her dad, Vernon Winfrey, who has passed away after battling cancer. One of Vernon’s longtime employees confirmed to TMZ that he died Friday night in East Nashville, TN. A local city councilman first broke the news. In what now seems to be a prescient move, Oprah had just been

Security guards for Selena Gomez are earning their keep, because some weird stuff’s been going down at her house … including a fan getting on her property early Sunday morning. LAPD sources tell us officers arrested the guy as he tried to stroll away from her L.A. home, but Selena’s security team had already caught

Jon Stewart would make a perfect Democratic presidential nominee in 2024 — so says a publication knee-deep in political coverage … but not everyone is so sure it’s a good idea. The one-time ‘Daily Show’ host was floated as someone who should seriously consider running for the highest office in the land, and as someone

L.Q. Jones — a versatile character actor whose career dates back to the 1950s — has died. His death was confirmed by his family, who says he passed of natural causes in the Hollywood Hills surrounded by loved ones … this according to Variety. Jones had over 160 acting credits to his name, with his

Britney Spears is again bemoaning the fact that she’s been the subject of documentaries and TV specials of late — saying she considers it grade-A bullying by Corporate America. The pop star posted lengthy thoughts about this on Saturday, which she’s addressed before. She writes, in part … “I feel like America has done a

Megan Fox is proving there are no hard feelings with Brian Austin Green by sending a gift to her ex-husband and his girlfriend, Sharna Burgess, to celebrate their first child together. Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … Megan sent a floral arrangement to Brian and Sharna, who welcomed their baby boy Zane Walker

Tony Sirico, one of the main stars of “The Sopranos,” is dead … TMZ has confirmed. Tony played Paulie “Walnuts” Gualtieri, one of Tony Soprano’s main guys for every season of the HBO hit show. His brother Robert announced his passing on Facebook saying “It is with great sadness, but with incredible pride, love and

Play video content TMZ.com Filmmaker Alex Holder thinks his upcoming Trump documentary paints a clear picture of how former President Donald Trump and his team incited a riot at the Capitol. Alex joined us on “TMZ Live” Friday and says Trump and co. were a hostile bunch as he interviewed them in the months that

The amount of support for “Outer Banks” stand-in Alexander “AJ” Jennings has been massive since his untimely death … but his family says the best way to honor him would be to donate some cash to a charity. LuJean Jennings, Alex’s mother, tells TMZ … they’ve been offered help for funeral costs from “Outer Banks”

“One Tree Hill” star Bevin Prince is suffering through the devastating loss of her husband, who was struck by lightning. According to a local report, William Friend was near Masonboro Island in North Carolina over the weekend when he was hit by a lightning strike. Friend, the CEO of Bisnow, a digital media company, was

James Caan, the legendary actor made famous for his roles in films like “The Godfather,” “Brian’s Song” has died. This was just posted on James’ Twitter account — “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6.  The family appreciates the outpouring of love

Movie gunfire that has been a staple on the big screen for decades is way more problematic these days — given the fear those sounds generate during production — but TMZ has learned the LAPD will continue to allow movie shoots in public areas that involve gunfire. A law enforcement source at LAPD’s Film Unit

Play video content ABC Hayden Panettiere is opening up for the first time about a secret addiction to opioids and alcohol … saying it took a huge toll on her life and career. The “Nashville” star, in an interview on “Good Morning America,” says she struggled with substance abuse, as well as a battle with

A stand-in for Chase Stokes on the hit show ‘Outer Banks’ was killed this week in a horrific car accident — this as the new season continues to film in South Carolina. 22-year-old Alexander ‘AJ’ Jennings was struck by two vehicles early Tuesday morning in Charleston, both of which fled the scene. He passed away

Warren Jeffs, the subject of a popular new Netflix documentary — “Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey” — has been closely watched for his own protection for the past decade while locked away, TMZ has learned. A rep for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice tells TMZ … Warren has been in protective custody since he