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NFL star Sam Darnold was crushed to learn his former USC teammate Chris Brown died over the weekend … saying Monday the 24-year-old O-lineman was the “greatest dude EVER.” Brown passed away Sunday, according to Trojans football head coach Clay Helton … who said he was “heartbroken” to relay the news to the SC community.

“American Idol” contestant Cecil Ray forced his way into the home of his ex-girlfriend and struck her in the face when she refused to let him see the child he believes is his … according to police in Texas. A Rockdale PD officer says he got a call to a residence last week where Cecil

Deshaun Watson claims at least 5 of his accusers performed massage therapy on the QB after alleged sexual misconduct incidents … and the NFL star believes it’s proof the women are lying. Watson just filed new court docs responding to the 22 female massage therapists who have filed lawsuits against him. And, now that he

Scottie Pippen has revealed his oldest son Antron Pippen has passed away on Sunday. He was only 33. “I’m heartbroken to share that yesterday, I said goodbye to my firstborn son Antron. The two of us shared a love for basketball and we had countless conversations about the game.” Scottie continued, “Antron suffered from chronic

Play video content Breaking News NBC Welcome to the Dozens … starring Barack Obama?!? He’s got jokes! Fat jokes. Gambling jokes. Shaq jokes!! Plus, actual information about the COVID vaccine (no joke!)!! Obama sat down virtually with Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal as part of ATTN:’s “Roll Up Your Sleeves” special on NBC … where

Mike Mitchell — one of the founders of The Kingsmen, the ’60s rock band known for their recording of the massive hit, “Louie Louie” — has died. Mike, the band’s guitar player, died Friday on his birthday. Kingsmen drummer Dick Peterson says … “We are deeply saddened by Mike’s passing. He was the kindest and

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com “He’s got 3 Super Bowl rings. He has 36 touchdowns. He’s 5-foot-9. He’s Jewish!” Jeremy Piven says all of that — and more — are the reasons he’s certain Julian Edelman is a Hall of Famer … telling TMZ Sports the Patriots legend should be in Canton on the 1st

“Lucifer” star Tom Ellis and his screenwriter wife, Meaghan Oppenheimer, got a devil of a scare in the mail … cops are investigating a strange package sent to the couple. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … someone sent a glitter package last month to Tom and Meaghan’s Los Angeles home, and we’re told the couple

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Lil Yachty doesn’t think boycotts in Georgia will help change new, oppressive voting laws in his home state … but he’s got advice for people worried about getting to the polls. We got the Atlanta rapper leaving dinner at Delilah in WeHo and asked about the impact of Major League

There was another officer-involved shooting in Minnesota this weekend, but it wasn’t at all the kind that people have been protesting over … not even close. Burnsville Police say their officers first encountered a suspected car thief Sunday driving a vehicle with stolen plates, which he crashed. BPD says they were notified this same individual

Demi Lovato has a lot of people scratching their heads over this one — she got mad that a fro-yo shop advertises “diet” options … something she considers triggering and harmful. The singer took to IG Saturday to call out a frozen yogurt joint called The Bigg Chill … which apparently has low-sugar/low-fat/fat-free goodies positioned

Matthew McConaughey‘s chances at winning the Texas governorship look solid — at least based on a random sampling of 1,000 or so registered voters who say they’d vote for him. The actor stacked favorably against incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott in terms of winnability … this according to a new poll conducted by The Dallas Morning

Marc Anthony fans just learned a hard lesson about virtual concerts … they’re just not the same as the OG. Marc’s fans were none too pleased when they paid for such a concert Saturday, but there were massive technical problems. Some of them waited 3 hours before Marc finally pulled the plug. The concert was

8:35 AM PT — Donnie shared a video tribute to his mother. Writing, “I’m so blessed to have been brought into this world by, raised by, taught by and set on my life’s path by, such an amazing woman.” He continued, “She was the epitome of the word grace.” Waiting for your permission to load

Lil Durk‘s concert was cut short Saturday night after gunshots rang out concert in Phoenix at the Celebrity Theatre. Play video content TMZ.com Durk was performing at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix when the crowd of 10,000 heard gunfire erupt. The crowd scrambled as people fought to flee the venue. The Phoenix PD says they

DMX‘s fiancee just told the world … the late rapper was her everything, and she’s grateful for the time they had. Desiree Lindstrom just posted, “The first night we met and you held me close. I knew I would never let go. I was lost in you and nothing else mattered. My best friend, my

Jake Paul just made good on his promise … DESTROYING BEN ASKREN in a ferocious 1st round knockout!!!! THE FIGHT LASTED LESS THAN 2 MINUTES!!! Jake Paul knocks Ben Askren down in the first. The ref stopped it shortly after #PaulAskren #TrillerFightClub pic.twitter.com/tyuWEShch4 — MMA mania (@mmamania) April 18, 2021 @mmamania Askren — a decorated

DMX fans who were looking forward to him performing at a Texas bar next month will still get to enjoy his music … because the venue’s turning the rapper’s scheduled concert into a tribute show. Justin — the owner of the Wildcatter Saloon in Katy — tells TMZ … he and his team took DMX’s

Several of the statues Michael Jackson had at his Neverland Ranch are up for grabs — but it’s a package deal only, and likely requires a collector who can appreciate the art separate from its history. Noble Art Lovers tells TMZ … a private collector has 28 pieces from the singer’s notorious California property —

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Dr. Michio Kaku — one of the stars of “Ancient Aliens” — says the U.S. government’s admission of a UFO means there are top-secret military weapons in use … or aliens way smarter than us are really here. The popular physicist tells TMZ … the idea of extraterrestrial visitation is

Play video content Exclusive @apjeweler_ New team, new bling!! At least, that’s the type of wave Andre Drummond is on … with L.A.’s newest star copping a brand new grill right after joining the Lakers!!! TMZ Sports has learned … the 6’10” big man decided he wanted his smile to be spotted from miles away

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Kayla Harrison is an undefeated MMA fighter with 2 Olympic gold medals, but the PFL star admits cage fighting is SCARY, and says that’s why she isn’t underestimating her next opponent … despite being a huge favorite. TMZ Sports- talked to the 30-year-old, 8-0 fighter weeks before she attempts to

Joe Buck is set to try and fill Alex Trebek‘s shoes on “Jeopardy!” — at least temporarily, and perhaps forever(?) … this according to some new reports. Different outlets are reporting that Buck — perhaps America’s most famous sports broadcaster — will serve as a guest host on the legacy game show soon … with

The guy who played Jesus in ‘Passion of the Christ’ is leaning into a QAnon conspiracy theory … which believes children are being blood-drained for a chemical in their body. Jim Caviezel made a guest appearance Friday at a right-wing convention called Clay Clark’s Health and Freedom Conference near Tulsa, OK … where organizers griped