Oprah Winfrey's in hot water for sharing a secret Whitney Houston tale, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce countdown to their wedding, plus the music world mourns Clive Davis ... and "Love Island USA" boots another Islander over the n-word. So, we gotta ask ...
Wrestling star Joe Doering has died at just 44 years old, it was announced Friday.
Doering -- who competed for several promotions, including Total Nonstop Action Wrestling -- battled brain cancer for more than a decade.
He was first diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2016 and underwent surgery to have the mass removed. Unfortunately, the cancer returned in 2022 ... and he had another procedure.
Doug Martin's family claims excessive force by police played a "substantial" role in his death last year ... and they're taking the matter to court.
Douglas and Leslie Martin filed a lawsuit against the city of Oakland, responding officers, and an ambulance company this week ... saying they want to get to the bottom of exactly what happened to their 36-year-old son back on October 18.
"Unfortunately the litigation is a mechanism to best get that done," attorney John Burris said.
"The Wire" star Bobby J. Brown was drinking alcohol before he died in a Maryland barn fire, TMZ has learned.
Brown consumed several alcoholic beverages prior to his death at his home in Chaptico, MD, on February 24, 2026, according to an autopsy report obtained by TMZ. However, the actor tested negative for drugs.
The report also states that Brown suffered catastrophic, life-threatening burns that went deep into his skin and tissue. In addition, carbon monoxide levels in his blood reached 71 percent, the report says.
The official cause of death for "The Wire" star Bobby J. Brown has been revealed ... and it lines up exactly with what his daughter told us.
Brown died back in February in a barn fire ... and now TMZ has confirmed with the Maryland Medical Examiner that Brown's cause of death was ruled as diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation. His manner of death was determined to be an accident.
That statement is now what is officially on record as Brown's cause of death.
Takeoff's parents are fighting over how and where to divvy up settlement money from a wrongful death suit over the late Migos member's murder … with his mom arguing his dad was "barely present" in their son's life ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained legal docs revealing the bitter back-and-forth between Takeoff's mom, Titania Davenport, and his dad, Kenneth Ball. The war involves settlement money from a wrongful death lawsuit brought by Takeoff's mom in Texas.
In the docs, Titania said she had a "close, loving and nurturing relationship" with her son for his entire lifetime. She said she cared for and raised him from birth as a single parent. She said she provided him with nearly sole financial support until he became an adult.
Clive Davis -- the legendary music mogul who helped launch the careers of icons like Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Kelly Clarkson, and more -- is dead ... TMZ has confirmed.
Clive died Monday at his home in New York City ... as the New York Times first reported.
The cause of death is unclear ... but as we reported, there were concerns about his health just weeks ago when he was hospitalized in New York with an upper respiratory infection. He was later discharged on June 4 and returned home ... with a rep telling TMZ he was in good spirits and recovering.
Tay Keith's girlfriend was panicking about the music producer's health before learning he was dead ... so much so, she dialed 911 to get a wellness check.
In the dispatch audio we obtained, she expresses concern for Tay -- whose real name is Brytavious Lakeith Chambers -- after he had asked her to come visit him, but then went radio silent on her.
After a full 24 hours of "crickets" from Tay, she was worried enough to call 911 ... and the audio reveals the dispatcher asking if Tay had any known health issues.
Liam Payne's young son is the sole Beneficiary of the legendary singer's estate ... and now we know how many millions the 9-year-old has coming to him.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Bear Grey Payne has been awarded the One Direction star's estate ... totaling nearly $28 million.
Some of the money can be used now ... but most of it is held in a trust until Bear is 18.
Marilyn Monroe's death may not have been suicide at all ... it may have been a far more sinister murder plot that revolves around the Kennedys.
TMZ has produced a new show airing Sunday at 8 PM ET on FOX -- "Celebrity Crime Scene: Marilyn Monroe" -- and it leaves no doubt the crime scene was staged, and people went to great lengths to cover up what really happened to the biggest movie star in the world.
There are massive holes in the official cause of death -- probable suicide -- and we use never-before-seen A.I. to recreate Marilyn's house. Our 3 crime scene investigators blow holes in the official account, but that raises the question ... if not suicide, then what?
Kelly Osbourne's feeling emotional on her first Father's Day without Ozzy Osbourne ... penning a tribute to her old man on Instagram.
The actress and television personality posted a series of photos with her dad ... photos that show her when she was just a toddler and continuing up through more recent years.
Kelly writes that she still finds herself wanting to reach out to her dad for advice or to tell a joke ... adding the ache of missing him is simply the price of loving him -- and she'd rather pay it every day then never have the honor of being his daughter.
James Van Der Beek’s wife marked Father’s Day with a deeply emotional post honoring the late actor, sharing her grief and love on the holiday celebrated just months after his passing.
Van Der Beek's wife Kimberly took to Instagram to share the heartfelt message, writing ... “Missing you so much and thinking of how magnificent you were in every single way today. And somehow, from the other side? You continue to parent. You're a marvel. 🩵”
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The tribute reflects on what would be the first Father’s Day since his death ... with her words focusing on both loss and the lasting presence she feels he continues to have in their family’s lives.
Marilyn Monroe did NOT die the way officials claim ... and this will become crystal clear in TMZ's new FOX primetime show ... "Celebrity Crime Scene: Marilyn Monroe"
We use A.I. to create a groundbreaking, never-before-seen replica of a crime scene -- Marilyn's house -- and our crime scene investigators go through all the evidence and blow gigantic holes in the official story.
The LAPD and Coroner say Marilyn died from a "probable suicide." But if she really did OD, where's the water glass in her bedroom? Why are the sheets in pristine condition, given that OD's are ugly? The positioning of her body is not the way she died. Short story ... someone staged the crime scene.
Daveigh Chase’s mom is detailing her downward spiral from drug addiction and her premonition she would pass young following the actress' death this week.
"Devastated" Cathy Chase revealed the "Lilo & Stitch" star became addicted to painkillers following a serious motorcycle accident around 2016 ... which marked the beginning of a downward spiral, according to The Daily Mail.
Cathy told DM she knew her daughter was "seeking drugs and was partying with the wrong people." She added Daveigh was "completely gone" by 2019, when she visited her in jail in October 2019 after she was charged with two counts of burglary.
Drake is paying homage to Tay Keith following Tay's untimely death this week in Tennessee, thanking him for his major contributions to the music world.
On Friday, Drake posted a tribute to Instagram, celebrating Tay's life with a photo of the Grammy-nominated hip hop producer marked by the phrases, "In Loving Memory" and "Rest In Peace."
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Champagne Papi also wrote that he has "endless and eternal gratitude" for Tay's spirit and contributions to their love of music, and Tay will be "deeply missed."
The legal battle over the money Anne Heche left behind seems to be heating up in court.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Lynne Mishele, who previously filed a claim against the late actress’ estate seeking $2 Million in damages, denies the claim she reached a settlement with Anne’s son, Homer Laffoon, who is handling her estate.
Homer filed docs in November 2025 claiming the estate had reached a tentative settlement with Lynne, who was living in the home Anne crashed her Mini Cooper into days before she died on August 11, 2022 at the age of 53.
