Michael Armand Hammer, the father of Armie Hammer and business titan, has died … TMZ has learned. Michael passed away Sunday, sources connected to the family tell TMZ. We’re told he had been quite ill for some time, battling cancer. The American businessman worked at an investment banking firm in NYC … before getting involved
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Jay Leno can’t stop, won’t stop — unbelievably, he’s back on the open road less than 2 weeks after he was severely burned in a car fire, and his first stop … the same garage where it happened. Tuesday, the comedian drove himself — still visibly scarred on his face and hand — to his
Play video content TMZ.com Drag queen Eureka O’Hara says discrimination and propaganda are behind the recent attacks on gay bars … and she wants the hateful rhetoric to stop, because queer people aren’t going away, ever. We got the “RuPaul‘s Drag Race” star Tuesday at LAX, and our photog asked what can be done to
The show “Chrisley Knows Best” is up in the air following Todd and Julie getting their lengthy prison sentences … but we’re told the network already has some new episodes in the bag that will air next year. Sources tell TMZ … no official word has come from NBCUniversal on the future of the show
The entire ‘Power Rangers’ fandom is reeling over the death of star Jason David Frank, and we’ve learned about the sequence of events in the hours leading up to his suicide. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Jason and his wife, Tammie, checked into a Texas hotel Friday. We’re told the two — who are in
Sinbad suffered a life-changing stroke 2 years ago … and in the first update since his medical emergency, the star’s family says he’s got a long road ahead of him on the way to recovery. The family put out a lengthy release Monday, saying Sinbad was in the hospital for 9 months before his July
Cheryl Burke is hanging up her boogie shoes on “Dancing With the Stars” — and while she’d love a seat at the judge’s table … it doesn’t sound like that’s gonna happen, at least for now. The longtime pro dancer and ‘DWTS’ staple — who’s been a recurring contestant for 26 seasons, and won twice
UPDATE 10:07 AM PT — Walter Jones, who played the black ranger in ‘MMPR,’ tells TMZ … “He was an inspiration to so many people. His presence will be dearly missed. It’s so sad to lose another member of our Ranger family.” UPDATE He adds, “Jason was one of the biggest pranksters on the show.
Play video content TMZ.com ‘Real Housewives’ star Lisa Rinna says she’d be down to have anyone on the reality show with her, Kathy Hilton included … this coming after Kathy said she’s not comin’ back unless Lisa is out. We got Lisa leaving Jayde’s Market in Bev Hills … and Kathy’s ultimatum doesn’t seem to
Candace Cameron Bure says she has love for everybody — after facing a rash of criticism for comments she made about focusing on “traditional” families on her new network — but she isn’t backing down on her position. The new chief creative officer at the Great American Family network released a statement Monday, saying in
Bill Maher put a bow on the 20th season of “Real Time” with words of hope … how ’bout Dem midterms!!! Bill is blown away by the election … if you followed him, he thought it would be a deathblow to democracy, but it was the opposite. As he said, Donald Trump may get credit
Jay Leno is on to a new stage of his recovery after his horrifying car fire accident — he’s undergoing treatment in a hyperbaric chamber for his burns. As you can see, the procedure requires Jay to lie down on his back in a tube-like chamber … with his arms and hands bandaged up. The
Ellen Pompeo is officially bidding farewell to “Grey’s Anatomy” … the series lead just said goodbye after reports of her leaving the long-running drama. Ellen made the announcement Thursday on social media, saying she’s “eternally grateful and humbled by the love and support,” she’s received the last 19 seasons playing Meredith Grey on the ABC
Roslyn Singleton, known for her appearances on “America’s Got Talent” and “The Ellen Degeneres Show,” has died … following her battle with brain cancer. Roslyn recently “earned her wings,” according to her husband Ray, who confirmed she passed on Wednesday. He says she died “peacefully sleeping right at home where she wanted to be.” Waiting
Play video content BACKGRID Tim Allen just got done visiting Jay Leno in the hospital … and he says his close friend’s face isn’t going to be disfigured by severe burns suffered in a car fire. Tim saw Jay at the Grossman Burn Center in West Hills, CA Thursday and talked to the paparazzi on
Play video content Jeffrey Dahmer‘s father is admitting he ignored a ton of warning signs about his killer son’s behavior, but it’s the why — which he shared with Dr. Phil — that will likely piss off the public. Lionel Dahmer got candid with the daytime TV host during his 3-day special on the Dahmer
Play video content BACKGRID Pete Davidson‘s gonna mess around and get himself an NBA contract, ’cause no one rebounds like this guy … who now looks pretty official with Emily Ratajkowski. Pete and the model/actress suffered a case of new couple interruptus Wednesday night in NYC, but they persevered … and these images are now
The judge who presided over Casey Anthony’s criminal trial isn’t buying her latest explanation for the death of her daughter. Judge Belvin Perry Jr. tells TMZ … he doesn’t think Casey’s version of the events — namely, that her father George was responsible for 2-year-old Caylee‘s death — adds up based on what he remembers