Ron DeSantis says Disney has joined a false narrative regarding a bill about LGBT education in grade schools there — while also noting … he’s not backing down from making it law. The Florida governor lashed out Thursday against what he called yet another “woke” corporation — aka, Disney — for trying to torpedo his
Traci Braxton, the sister of Toni Braxton, has died … TMZ has learned. Traci’s Husband Kevin Surratt tells TMZ … “We have come to a time where we must inform the public that after a year of privately undergoing a series of treatment for Esophageal cancer our beloved Traci Braxton has gone on to glory.”
Alec Baldwin knows no shame in the death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins … this according to the lawyer for her widower and son. Attorney Brian Panish is reacting to Baldwin’s new legal docs which say the actor wanted to complete the film after Hutchins’ death. Panish told Deadline, “It is shameful that Baldwin claims
Bill Maher has a fascinating take on America’s view of Ukraine … everyone here is making the war about them. Let us explain. As the “Real Time” host says … “Everything proves what we already believed and everything goes back to the thing we already hate.” As he puts it … Biden supporters blame Trump‘s
Delonte West is attempting a hoops comeback … the former NBA player who’s battled addiction and legal issues over the years tried out for the Big 3 today — and it’s pretty great to see. 38-year-old West was in Washington D.C. at the Athletic Republic for tryouts for the 3-on-3 league that mostly features retired
Play video content TMZ.com Comedian Jordan Carlos sees no problem making jokes about the tragedy in Ukraine … but he says there’s a delicate balance, with some lines that cannot be crossed. We got Jordan at LAX and asked about some jokes he made when a woman in the audience at one of his gigs
Play video content Omeretta The Great may be done with “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta,” but she’s not giving up on love … in fact, she’s looking forward to happily ever after with her boo, who is currently serving a 27-year sentence in prison. The Atlanta-bred rapper sat down on the “It’s Tricky with Raquel
Jussie Smollett believes there’s one overarching reason he was sent to jail, and it’s not because of the hoax … he says it’s because he’s Black. Sources with direct knowledge and in constant touch with the “Empire” actor tell TMZ … Jussie fully expected to get jail time. He told his defense team before sentencing
Play video content TMZSports.com Quavo‘s ready to showcase his hoop skills … telling TMZ Sports that the directors for the reboot of “White Men Can’t Jump” starring fellow rapper Jack Harlow need to give him a ring – ’cause he wants to play the role of Wesley Snipes. We caught up with the “Bad and
The Nelk Boys’ SteveWillDoIt gave former President Donald Trump a sweet thank you gift following their recent podcast collab — an iced-up Rolex, worth $75K! Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … the ice blue platinum Day-Date 40mm isn’t sold in stores, meaning Steve had to custom order it. Platinum Day-Dates are known to be
It’s time to get “Down” because it’s 3/11 Day … a day to celebrate the legendary rock band 311. The group consists of lead singer Nick Hexum, guitarist Tim Mahoney, bassist/vocalist Aaron Wills aka ‘P-Nut’, DJ/vocalist Doug “S.A.” Martinez and drummer Chad Sexton. If you are part of the ‘311 Nation’ you most definitely jammed
Jussie Smollett will be held in protective custody — as requested — while serving his time behind bars. Judge James Linn ordered the actor’s 150-day jail sentence, and specified he’ll serve it under protective custody. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Judge Linn says Smollett and his team requested the protection. The goal of
UPDATE 2:09 PM PT — Watson’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, just addressed the decision … saying, “We are delighted that the grand jury has looked at the matter thoroughly and reached the same conclusion we did. Deshaun Watson did not commit any crimes and is not guilty of any offenses.” UPDATE “Now that the criminal investigations
Play video content There’s clearly a massive desire for the new collab between Burberry and Supreme … so much so, shoppers trying to get the gear erupted into a massive brawl. It all went down in Manhattan, as customers waited to snag some items from the brands’ latest release. It’s not clear exactly how the
Grace Franklin — 16-year-old granddaughter of Aretha Franklin — is opening up after not making it past the auditions on “American Idol” … a TV moment that’s shocked the country. SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment news landscape and changed the way the public
Jussie Smollett‘s courtroom outburst isn’t landing for Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot … who is praising his 5-month jail sentence, condemning him for staging a hate crime and hoping his case is a warning to others. After Jussie’s sentencing, where he shouted he’s innocent and left with a fist in the air, Mayor Lightfoot was totally
Travis Scott‘s announcement about his new charitable project is a blatant attempt to clean up his image after the Astroworld tragedy … at least according to some of the plaintiffs, who want the judge to stop him from tooting his own horn. Family member of Ezra Blount, the 9-year-old killed in the Astroworld crush, are
Alec Baldwin says his “Rust” contract makes him judgment proof in the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins … and he goes on to blame her for the fatal incident. Baldwin’s lawyers filed an arbitration claim, alleging his deal shields him from any financial responsibility in connection with Hutchins’ death. What’s more … the lawyers say