Eddie Mekka, who most famously played Carmine, the “Big Ragu,” on “Laverne & Shirley” has died … TMZ has learned. Eddie’s brother, Warren Mekjian, tells TMZ … Eddie was found dead at his home in Newhall, CA on Saturday. We’re told friends and neighbors became concerned when they hadn’t heard from him in a few
Play video content TMZSports.com Nate Diaz says he is NOT fighting Khamzat Chimaev — regardless of who wants to see them scrap — telling TMZ Sports the Chechen fighter is a “rookie” who flat-out just ain’t on his level. We talked to the UFC superstar at Brickhouse boxing gym in North Hollywood … and we
Diddy is swooping in to try to save his namesake brand … and he’s got grand plans to breathe life back into Sean John. According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ … the music and fashion mogul’s company recently bid $3.3 million to buy the clothing line’s assets out of bankruptcy. Diddy founded the
T.I. and Isaac Hayes III might have helped to end Felicia Moore‘s shot at being Atlanta’s next mayor by spreading fake news … at least according to the candidate herself. Moore, who just lost ATL’s runoff race against Andre Dickens, tells TMZ … T.I. and Hayes have been spreading “lies” about her and her proposed
Neighbors of Clarence and Jacqueline Avant have been alarmed by the crime wave in Beverly Hills and L.A. … so much so they hired armed guards before Wednesday’s fatal home invasion. Residents in Trousdale Estate tell us just last week a bunch of neighbors got together and hired a private security firm. Law enforcement tells
The iconic house from ‘Home Alone’ is ready to play host to some lucky guests … and while folks spending the night won’t have to ward off bandits, they can still set the booby traps!!! In celebration of the upcoming release of “Home Sweet Home Alone,” Buzz McCallister is hosting a super rare overnight stay
Play video content TMZSports.com Tiger Woods might not be healthy enough to play a full round of golf — but his leg is certainly feelin’ good enough for him to bro down on the range with Bryson DeChambeau!! TMZ Sports has obtained video of the two golf superstars goofin’ around with a football on a
Play video content TMZ.com Virgil Abloh was a game-changer in the fashion world, but not only for his designs — he was also committed to bringing diversity to the industry … according to Billy Porter. BP was at Dulles Int’l Airport Tuesday when we got his thoughts on Virgil’s passing … which rocked the fashion
Karol G took one of the hardest falls onstage we’ve seen in a while — but she also bounced back just as quickly. 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 gets their news. Regularly referenced by the
Play video content TMZ.com Rep. Tim Burchett is not happy about the Pentagon starting up a new agency to head up UFO research — because he, like others, sees it as more secrets … and less transparency. The Tennessee congressman gave his thoughts on the matter Wednesday on Capitol Hill, and to put it frankly
Play video content TMZ.com Kenny G says he’s not sweating the heavy criticism in a new documentary about his music career … because he knows some real jazz legends are in his corner. The famous saxophonist joined us Wednesday on “TMZ Live” and we asked him about his reaction to the new HBO doc, “Listening
Jen Shah wants the judge in her upcoming fraud trial to dismiss the criminal case against her, saying it’s all because of what federal agents chatted about to Hulu cameras. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ … “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star says the streaming service interviewed two specials agents
The Pussycat Doll is taking the stage for the first time on “The Masked Singer” … Nicole Scherzinger is getting out from behind her judge’s table and grabbing the mic. Production sources tell TMZ … Nicole will perform on the FOX singing competition show after 6 seasons of fans begging to see her show off
Robert Griffin III says he was the victim of sexual harassment while a member of Washington’s NFL team … and the former Pro Bowl quarterback says he will expose the organization in an upcoming book. The 31-year-old free agent signal-caller announced Surviving Washington will be dropping next year … and promised to shed light on
8:37 AM PT — Trump went on FOX a few days after the debate and seemed to suggest he may have got the virus from his up close and personal meetings with Gold Star families. “I met with Gold Star families. I didn’t want to cancel that … I can’t say, ‘back up’ … they
Clarence Avant, a legendary music exec who was just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, had a tragedy at home Tuesday night … a home invasion where his wife of 54 years — Jacqueline Avant — was shot and killed … TMZ has learned. It happened in the Trousdale Estates … a
Play video content ABC News 11:54 AM PT — Hollywood weapons expert Steve Wolf is giving his take on what he thinks Alec Baldwin means when he says he “didn’t pull the trigger” — and it sounds like it all boils down to semantics. Play video content TMZ.com Wolf gave us a demonstration Wednesday on
Play video content TMZ.com Vivica A. Fox is a ride or die friend, because she made it clear Tuesday night … she stands by Jussie Smollett in bad times as well as good. Vivica was at the TCL Chinese Theatre for the premiere of her movie, “True to the Game 3.” Our photog asked about