Hantavirus-Infected Cruise American Passengers Return 1 Tests Positive, 1 Shows Symptoms
Seventeen American passengers from the cruise ship at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak are officially back in the U.S. ... and one of them has already tested positive, and another is showing symptoms.
Health officials say the passengers were pulled from the infected ship MV Hondius and flown to the U.S., where they're now being checked out in highly specialized quarantine units.
Two of the evacuees were transported in full-on biocontainment pods to stop any spread of the virus ... making this the moment the outbreak officially hit U.S. soil. The Department of Health & Human Services says one person tested positive but was showing no symptoms, while the other was experiencing mild symptoms. Further clinical assessment was ongoing, the department said.
Bhad Bhabie Debuts Britney-Inspired Buzzcut!!!
Bhad Bhabie’s got a brand new look ... and apparently she's feeling a whole lotta Britney Spears energy with it!
The rapper hopped on IG Sunday to show off her fresh chop ... and tucked in at the end of the photo dump was a throwback snap of Britney from her iconic "...Baby One More Time" era.
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Now, BB's not exactly rocking the full schoolgirl pigtail setup Brit made famous back in the day -- but clearly she felt like the vibe was there, and she wanted fans to know it.
Alleged WHCD Gunman Cole Allen Pleads Not Guilty of Trying to Kill the President
The alleged White House Correspondents' Dinner gunman is claiming he's innocent ... pleading not guilty Monday morning to charges tied to the terrifying D.C. shooting incident that sent President Donald Trump and other top officials scrambling for safety last month.
Cole Allen appeared in federal court and pleaded not guilty to all charges stemming from the April 25 chaos at the Washington Hilton Hotel ... where prosecutors say he stormed a security checkpoint armed with multiple guns, knives and extra ammunition near the high-profile event.
A grand jury indicted Allen on charges of attempting to kill the president, assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon, and weapons counts, according to NewsNation. His federal public defender spoke on his behalf, saying he "pleads not guilty to all four counts as charged," NBC News reports.
According to officials, the 31-year-old exchanged gunfire with a U.S. Secret Service officer after allegedly rushing the checkpoint. The agent was shot once in the chest but survived thanks to a ballistic vest and was later released from the hospital. Allen was not hit during the exchange.
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna Step Out for Mother's Day Date Following Icy Met Gala Outing
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna celebrated Mother's Day with a night out in NYC ... days after a what appeared to be a tense Met Gala outing.
The superstar couple was snapped going into the fancy Italian joint Cucina Alba ... but neither one had much to say to the paparazzi.
And that kinda makes sense ... since the couple made headlines for appearing to have a heated chat at the Met Gala last week.
Benedict Cumberbatch Irritation Game ... Road Rage Bicycle Spat Caught on Camera
Benedict Cumberbatch lost his cool with a fellow bicyclist in England, claiming the man was verbally abusing him during a road rage incident, according to a new report.
The altercation went down last week in London and was caught on video by a witness, The Telegraph reports.
Check out the footage showing the actor getting into it with the other cyclist right there on the street after Cumberbatch allegedly ran red lights on his bicycle.
Pete Davidson Kanye West Is A 'Gay Nazi' ... Just Joking!!!
If you thought the beef between Pete Davidson and Kanye West was over, then think again ... because Pete may have just poured gasoline on the fire.
Here's the deal ... Pete came out on stage at the Kia Forum in L.A. Sunday night to roast Kevin Hart ... but he also cracked jokes about the late Charlie Kirk, Tony Hinchcliffe, Lizzo and, of course, Kanye.
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Aiming below the belt, Pete let it rip, "I was in a beef with Kanye, so I’ve taken shots from better gay Nazis.”
Mariah Carey Spends Mother's Day in L.A. With the Twins!!!
Mariah Carey spent Mother's Day the diva way ... with a fancy family dinner in West Hollywood, while her ex Nick Cannon was busy sticking to his own holiday tradition.
The singer hit up L.A. hotspot Craig's on Sunday night with her twins she shares with Cannon -- Moroccan and Monroe -- looking glamorous as ever while cameras snapped the family arriving for dinner.
Mariah kept it chic and cool mom-coded in an all-tan ensemble with silver pumps and oversized shades ... while the twins stayed close by, as the trio made their way inside.
Sam Asghari More Like Ass-ghari!!! Steamy MISTR Shoot w/ Male Models
Sam Asghari is turning up the temperature and using his platform for something bigger than thirst traps ... and the internet is already sweating!
The actor and fitness stud just teamed up with MISTR, the nation's largest provider of free online PrEP and long-term HIV care, for a campaign that's equal parts steamy and seriously meaningful.
And the pics? Let's just say ... Sam understood the assignment. We're talking flexed arms, chiseled abs, and minimalist styling (yep, that towel is putting in overtime 👀) ... all giving fantasy shoot energy with a playful edge.
Flavor Flav U.S. Women's Hockey ... Getting Keys To Las Vegas!!!
Flavor Flav tells TMZ Sports the "She Got Game" weekend will be so epic, the U.S. Women's Olympic Hockey team will leave Las Vegas with keys to the city!!
We caught up with the rap legend at LAX this week ... and he said the July extravaganza already features plenty of entertainment, food, drinks, etc. ... but they're going one step further with top honors from the city.
Flav took a jab at their men's counterparts as he raved about the bash ... saying while they went to President Trump's White House, known for giving McDonald's to champions, the ladies will be chowing down on steak and lobster.
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Guess Who This Spiffy Kid Turned Into!
Before this cool kid from Seattle, Washington turned into an actor, he was just smising for the camera and playing the bassoon and clarinet in the school band ...
You probably best know him from "The Office" -- making TV viewers laugh hysterically alongside Mindy Kaling and Steve Carell.
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"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives OC" cast is already making waves ... and they were anything but reserved at Bobbi Althoff’s comedy event in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
In video obtained by TMZ, Hulu’s newest reality star -- Bobbi Althoff -- is seen onstage during her "Bobbi Althoff Tries Standup" as part of the 2026 Netflix Is A Joke Fest in L.A.
At one point, Bobbi invites attendees to join a playful twerking competition ... including 'SLOMW OC' cast member Madison Bontempo -- who jumps into an impromptu dance battle that quickly escalates into a full-blown twerk-off in front of the crowd.
In the footage, Madison appears to be completely unbothered by the packed crowd ... shaking her booty and even beginning to cartwheel on stage, putting in the work for what we're told is a $500 prize.
Tom Brady Shoots Shot with Kevin Hart's Wife During Netflix Roast
A-listers gathered on Sunday to roast the crap out of Kevin Hart ... but the comedian wanted to get things started by taking a few shots of his own.
He took the stage at the Kia Forum in L.A. to say he was going to be a good sport while he gets roasted, not a "f***ing bitch" like Tom Brady.
And as he went on and on slamming the superstar QB ... Tom himself stepped out from backstage.
Texas Boxcar Bodies Six People Found Dead ... In Union Pacific Train
Multiple dead bodies have been found in a boxcar train in Laredo, Texas ... TMZ has confirmed.
Laredo PD PIO tells TMZ … "We received call around 3:30pm today indicating possible deceased individuals in a cargo box."
LPD spokesman continues to say upon arriving to the scene, they requested assistance from the fire department, whom confirmed 6 individuals were deceased. We're told it is still an active scene and authorities are still working on the investigation.
Bethenny Frankel How's This For A Hard Launch?! Goes IG Official With BF
Bethenny Frankel is officially going public with her new relationship ... and packing on the PDA in the process!
The former reality star hard launched her new boyfriend, Shane L. Campbell, on Saturday ... sharing a sweet snap of them locking lips.
She joked about going Instagram official in the caption, writing ... "If a launch is hard this is a diamond."
Nick Cannon & DDG Really Went There on 'Wild 'N Out' ... Trade Low Blows
Nick Cannon and DDG fired some insane shots at each other during their 'Wild 'N Out' battle in L.A. Saturday night.
The free-styling duo faced off in front of a live audience at The United Theater on Broadway as part of Netflix is a Joke Fest ... and went back and forth about their respective baby mama drama.
DDG was the first to take it there, saying ... "Nick doing this show to pay child support. But he really should wild 'n abort."