Russell Books is an iconic new and used bookstore in Victoria, BC, Canada. It was started in 1961 in Montreal by Reg Russell and relocated to Victoria in 1991. It’s now being run by the third generation of the family: Reg Russell’s granddaughter, Andrea Minter, and her husband, Jordan. It started as a 300 square
UPDATE 2:15 PM PT — Miami PD tells TMZ … units responded to the address in reference to a possible burglary in progress. Upon arrival, we’re told they were notified the suspect could be armed and still in the building — which spurred a perimeter being set outside. Cops in Miami have descended upon an
Idris Elba is clearing up what he meant when he recently said he no longer calls himself a Black actor — this after much debate online — by now saying, my job ain’t about race. The actor’s original quote showed up in an interview he did with Esquire magazine this past week, in which he
Michael Irvin filed a scathing $100 million lawsuit against the woman who accused the NFL legend of misconduct, alleging he’s being “railroaded” with false accusations that are ruining his career. The lawsuit, obtained by TMZ Sports, was filed Thursday afternoon … after Irvin says the hotel where he was staying concocted a plan to turn
Play video content TMZ.com Rihanna has A LOT of songs to consider as she finalizes her 13-minute Super Bowl set — but if she’s curious what her peers think she should sing … she might wanna watch this. We got Christina Aguilera and Winnie Harlow heading into Drake‘s SB party Friday in Scottsdale — and,
In his new EP Ancient Cosmic Truth, noted jazz player Louis Siciliano establishes himself as more of an experimentalist than a capitalist professional in four of the most brilliantly stylized tracks he’s penned to date. In songs like “Translucent Dodecahedron” and the title track, Siciliano gets back to the fundamentals that create a foundation for his
The internet had good old George Clooney trending amid speculation he’d return as the Caped Crusader in James Gunn‘s DC Universe … but the mastermind himself says it’s BS. The director and now-co-chief of all things DC shot down a rumor that started to pick up steam these past couple days … namely, the notion
Drake hit the stage for a pretty spectacular pre-Super Bowl bash, with a little help from Cardi B. Drake performed at Hanger 1 in Scottsdale Friday night, recreating his show at the Apollo last month in NYC. Several tons of stars were there to watch, including Machine Gun Kelly, Megan Fox, Cher and BF Alexander
Alec Baldwin is going after the “Rust” prosecutor … claiming she is charging him with something that wasn’t even a crime when Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed. As we reported, Baldwin has been charged with involuntary manslaughter with a firearms enhancement. That firearms enhancement allows the judge to put Baldwin in prison for a
Bill Maher is OLD-SCHOOL — he says men as a group are like heat-seeking missiles when it comes to sex, whereas women prioritize communication as an entry point. He thinks women got the short end of the stick over the last 10 years, but it’s changing. The “Real Time” host delivered his Valentine’s Day message
Play video content TMZ.com Machine Gun Kelly got himself a new hair-do during his performance at PGA … but maybe not the one he wanted. The rocker-turned-rapper says he got “electrocuted” onstage as he performed at the Coors Light Bird’s Nest in Phoenix … a Super Bowl weekend bash. As he’s singing, you see his
Sam Smith and Kim Petras have pissed off lots of viewers who filed complaints with CBS and the FCC over their “Unholy” Grammys performance. TMZ has obtained 18 complaints filed with the Federal Communications Commission … and the flashpoint is Satan. Many claimed the performance was textbook devil worship and were appalled by the imagery
Play video content WSVN Fox 7 Ben Crump doesn’t just have a new law school named after him … the institution’s already getting jaw-dropping financial support from his very famous pals! Will Smith was right by the famed civil rights attorney’s side this week in Miami for the dedication of the Benjamin L. Crump College
Johnny Depp‘s attorney, Camille Vasquez just scored another major legal win for a different celebrity client. Camille and attorney Steve Cook from Brown Rudnick LLP represented “Yellowstone” star Q’orianka Kilcher in her worker’s compensation insurance fraud case … and the law firm announced Friday the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office dismissed all charges against
Play video content TMZSports.com Alexander Volkanovski doesn’t plan to abandon the featherweight division — the weight class he’s dominated for years — after he wins the lightweight title at UFC 284, telling TMZ Sports he’s committed to being active across both divisions. We talked to the UFC’s featherweight champion/#1 pound-for-pound fighter ahead of his highly
Jeffree Star has finally revealed his “NFL Boo” … and it’s veteran offensive lineman Taylor Lewan … but despite teasing a romantic relationship, it appears to be strictly business. The cosmetic mogul has been teasing fans, and upsetting NFL wives and girlfriends, since the season ended … hinting at a romance with a pro football
In many romance novels, love requires exposure: of one’s true desires and inner secrets, often of one’s most vulnerable self. In this month’s best romances, characters can only find happiness after first finding themselves—and sharing that truth with their partner. ★ Behind the Scenes Karelia Stetz-Waters pens a tender love story in Behind the Scenes.
YG and Ty Dolla $ign are riding shotgun for the release of “Let’s Ride” … the first official taste from the soundtrack for “Fast X” and it comes as the film’s first trailer drops too. The leading Left Coasters are joined by up-and-coming Cali rapper, Lambo4oe on the song, which samples The Notorious B.I.G. and
The family of the late “Street Outlaws: Fastest in America” star Ryan Fellows claims both TV networks and studios put his life at risk for financial gain by having him race on an unsafe stretch of road … and now they’re suing over his fatal crash. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the
Cody Longo, a young actor who made his mark in both film and television, including a role on “Days of Our Lives” has died … TMZ has learned. A family member tells TMZ Cody’s body was found Wednesday in bed at a residence in Austin, Texas. We’re told Longo’s wife, Stephanie, was at work at
Play video content TMZSports.com Broncos country is going to be riding again in a big way in 2023 — at least, that’s according to Cameron Jordan … who tells TMZ Sports he’s expecting big things out of Denver after it hired Sean Payton this offseason. Jordan spent nearly his entire career being coached by Payton
John Cena spent his wrestling career wearing custom jerseys and baggy shorts … but the future WWE Hall of Famer is sporting a different look for his new movie — high heels, a short skirt and tights!! The 45-year-old is currently in Melbourne, Australia shooting his upcoming comedy, “Ricky Stanicky” … and by the looks
Britney Spears desperately needs help, and multiple people close to her tell TMZ … the decision to pull the plug on the intervention scheduled this past Tuesday may well be life-threatening. TMZ broke the story … the intervention that was planned would include her husband, Sam Asghari, her manager and medical professionals. Her manager rented
Alec Baldwin has yet another lawsuit to deal with regarding the fatal “Rust” shooting … family members of the late Halyna Hutchins are taking the actor and several others to court. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Halyna’s parents and sister have named Alec — as well as a slew of companies and individuals
Shania Twain is opening up about her terrifying 2018 throat procedure, saying it left her with a huge scar, but it was more than worth it. The Queen of Country Pop was interviewed for an episode of “The Graham Norton Show,” during which Shania discussed her fears that her open-throat surgery would have a negative
Play video content BACKGRID LeBron James‘ dinner wasn’t baa-d … it was literally goated — ’cause the Los Angeles Lakers superstar was in the presence of two live farm animals at a gathering with his wife and friends. King James was honored with a pregame ceremony for becoming the NBA’s all-time points leader before L.A.’s
Adidas is saying it’s in a serious financial pinch … and it’s blaming the bind directly on its decision to split from Kanye West. The athletic brand gave the worrisome update Thursday, saying it’s expected to lose a whopping $1.3 billion in sales in 2023 — and the company says it’s because it’s unable to
Billie Eilish and her family are getting court-ordered protection from the man she claims broke into her childhood home. The “lovely” singer appeared virtually in court Thursday for a hearing, where a judge granted Billie a 5-year restraining order against 39-year-old Christopher Anderson. Billie’s parents, Patrick and Maggie, and brother, Finneas, are also getting protection.
Cole Tucker clearly spared no expense when he asked Vanessa Hudgens to marry him … ’cause the actress was seen rockin’ her new engagement ring this week — and it’s HUGE!! Hudgens was spotted with the bling while out grabbing a bite to eat with her family in Los Angeles on Wednesday — and it
Play video content Facebook/Mb Jackson Sarah Silverman‘s comedy show in New Jersey got ugly before it even started — an elderly Black man was kicked out of the venue for protesting the infamous skit she did more than 15 years ago … in blackface. The demonstrator, 71-year-old Michael B. Jackson, says he bought a front-row