Gladys Knight's fans are deeply concerned she's being forced to perform shows after she looked totally out of it at multiple concerts, and now people working on her tour are calling it absolutely "tragic" ... TMZ has learned.
The Motown legend has been touring solo, and sometimes with fellow icon Smokey Robinson, for several months, but after the last few shows Gladys has looked confused at times, staring off blankly and leaving much of the vocals to her backup singers. Her July 25 show at the Hollywood Bowl featured one of the more concerning incidents.
Sources with direct knowledge of the tour tell TMZ ... people spoke to Gladys' team before that show and said it's "not suitable" for her to be on stage.
Once the show started, it's obvious why they were worried ... while performing her classic "Midnight Train to Georgia," Gladys turned her back to the crowd and started walking off the stage. When a backup singer reached for her arm, Gladys shook off the attempt to keep her on stage.
Tony Romo is owning up to that OWI bust in the wake of his 3 new citations ... and in talks with CBS about potentially returning to his job, TMZ has learned.
A spokesperson tells TMZ ... "Tony accepts full responsibility for his actions and has taken proactive steps to ensure that this isolated civil matter is properly resolved."
J. Cole has canceled his Sacramento concert after a member of his touring crew was killed in a trucking accident Thursday morning.
In a statement, Cole's team says, "Following the tragic passing of a member of the touring crew in a trucking accident this morning," his scheduled performance at Golden 1 Center on August 27 has been called off.
The team adds, "Our thoughts are with the crew member’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."
Leah Remini's deal to join "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" nearly collapsed before it was finalized ... with negotiations going down to the wire ... TMZ has learned.
Production sources tell TMZ ... Leah was in the final stages of talks to become a full-time Housewife for the upcoming season when the deal hit some turbulence a couple of weeks ago.
We're told producers became concerned the two sides might not get it done ... but Leah ultimately signed on at the 11th hour, locking in her spot alongside the other women.
Chanel McFarlane -- who finalized her divorce from DJ Mustard last year -- didn't drop the beat like her ex ... she helped drop the hammer on a few alleged burglars who crossed her path!
We've obtained videos taken on security cameras around the property last week ... which appear to show three men decked out in hoodies and masks breaking into her Chatsworth home and then ransacking it.
You can see the guys run around the house ... though it's unclear if they're looking for anything in particular or if they're just searching the place for anything that might be valuable.
Lindsay Clancy is "scared" and "nervous" as the jury deliberates her case ... at least according to her lawyer.
Kevin Reddington said on Thursday Lindsay is worried as the jury entered their first day of deliberations ... but he remains optimistic.
As he left court, he stated ... "I think that they have to weigh all of this evidence, and I believe that the government ultimately has not proven their case."
The jury began deliberating earlier in the day about whether or not Lindsay is criminally responsible for the deaths of her 3 kids.
Daisy De La Hoya has a job waiting for her in Las Vegas ... after the former reality star revealed she's homeless and having trouble finding work.
Smoking Pig BBQ tells TMZ ... it's offering Daisy a job at its North Las Vegas location with a choice between working as a bartender or waitress.
The offer comes after the "Rock of Love" alum opened up about her difficult circumstances, saying she's temporarily staying with a friend while attending school and applying for jobs.
Can you guess the two country music stars showing off their perfect legs? We'll give you some hints, but then it's up to you to put a face to these smooth legs.
The babe on the left kicked off her career 20 years ago, and just recently got hitched to her "Lover." When she's not creating amazing music ... you can catch her at NFL games supporting her new hubby.
The up-and-rising star on the right has had the top song on the charts for 17 straight weeks! Currently on tour, she keeps selling out her shows after releasing her sophomore album.
Peep inside the gallery to see which country music stars these beautiful legs belong to. Giddy up!!!
Rep. Lauren Boebert's son Tyler's ex-girlfriend rushed to court, trying to get a restraining order against him ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained the docs filed by an 18-year-old who claims she is the ex of 21-year-old Tyler.
She asked that Tyler be ordered to stay away from her and her home. The woman claimed Tyler was charged with child exploitation of a minor "having to do with videos he shared, I think, of me and to me of other girls."
'Real Housewives of Atlanta' alum Kim Zolciak's boyfriend is being dragged by his estranged wife, Jillian Green, after he went to court and asked a judge to block Kim's ex, Kroy Biermann, from coming near their kids ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Jillian fired back at Kim's BF, Kyle Mowitz, who is asking the court to reactivate or install security cameras in their marital home, which Jillian lives in exclusively.
Kyle also asked the court to prohibit Kroy from coming onto the property and from having any contact with his kids. Jillian and Kroy have been hanging out while their exes date each other.
Jillian said she only met Kroy after Kyle's "notorious and publicized adulterous affair with Kim." She said Kim’s entire career is built upon publishing provocative content.
Shelley Fabares died of pneumonia ... according to her family.
The actress's family confirmed the news Thursday to People. Shelley costarred with Elvis in multiple 1960s classics, including "Girl Happy" and "Clambake."
As we reported ... Shelley died on Saturday at her home in Los Angeles while surrounded by her loved ones.
Tony Romo has been hit with three new citations over his drunk-driving arrest in Wisconsin, TMZ has learned.
Court records show the district attorney cited the ex-NFL star and current CBS Sports broadcaster for first-offense operating while intoxicated, unsafe passing on the right side, and possessing open intoxicants in his vehicle.
As we reported ... the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was pulled over by cops on July 23 for a traffic violation ... and police suspected him of driving under the influence.
Ted Kaczynski isn't a person whose actions should be justified or normalized ... so says the son of one of his victims, who is pissed about Netflix's new film "Unabomber."
The streaming giant dropped the trailer for "Unabomber" Thursday ... and Jonathan Epstein -- the son of Dr. Charles Epstein, who was severely injured and lost three fingers after Kaczynski mailed him a bomb in 1993 -- blasted the project.
Jonathan says he understands Netflix wants to "goose its flattening viewership" ... but says this show isn't the way to go about it.
