American singer-songwriter Greyson Chance was only 12 years old when he rose to superstardom with his 2010 performance of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" -- gaining a whopping 72+ million views on YouTube.
The viral star was quickly signed with Ellen DeGeneres'record label, eleveneleven -- and released his debut single "Waiting Outside the Lines" that same year. In 2011, his debut studio album "Hold On 'til the Night" dropped and peaked at number 29 on the Billboard 200.
Fun fact: Ariana Grande was heavily featured in his "Unfriend You" music video.
Miley Cyrus is spilling some "Hannah Montana" tea -- and one core memory with dear ol' dad Billy Ray still has her laughing ... and maybe cringing just a little.
Chatting with mom Tish and sis Brandi on their 'Sorry We’re Cyrus' podcast, Miley recalled one unforgettable moment -- everyone on the show thought she was smoking pot, when it was actually Billy Ray! She says it’s hilarious now ... though at the time? Probably not so much.
Tish definitely remembered the chaos ... saying folks from the show kept calling her, telling her Billy Ray was lighting it up. But Mama Cyrus refused to believe it, insisting he'd never do that.
However, the Tom Hanks and Tim Allen-starring string of films almost missed becoming a trilogy ... at least under Pixar's creative vision.
In honor of the feature's fifteenth anniversary, we're taking a look back at what made the Pixar-produced film series so special and enduring for fans both old and new ... and examining the studio's fighting behind the scenes before the third installment's debut in 2010.
Before this sweet lil' boy in his cozy jersey was acting, writing and directing in Hollywood, he was just on a mission to make it in the entertainment biz while growing up outside of Orange County, California.
At just 13 years old, he landed a recurring role on Fox's sitcom "The Pitts." He's probably most recognized from his days on Disney's "Wizards of Waverly Place" alongside Selena Gomez. He also played opposite of Adam Sandlerand Taylor Lautnerin a popular movie.
When this cool dude isn't hustling and bustling, he's a doting father to his three precious kiddos.
Singer Normani wanted nothin' more but to hit up Disneyland with her besties for her 29th birthday!
The former Fifth Harmony member recently posted her bday fun at the happiest place on earth -- doin' all the Disney things, like rockin' Minnie Mouse ears, posing in front of Cinderella's Castle, and cruisin' on all the rides ...
Indulging in some sweet treats, Normani and her girls munched on some powdery funnel cakes!
Nothin' beats livin' your inner princess dreams more, than grabbin' hold of your girl squad and strollin' the pathways of Disneyland!
Check out our gallery for all the fun-filled action!
Disneyland might be the happiest place on Earth -- but not in this line ... 'cause two couples went from queue to hullaballoo in a wild brawl caught on camera.
Yup, the Happiest Place on Earth turned into chaos real quick -- in this bystander video from Shanghai Disneyland's Crazy Animal City, two dudes vigorously went at it while a woman in bunny ears tried to play peacemaker ... until she popped off at another woman holding a baby.
It's a wild watch -- bunny-ears chick showed zero chill, dramatically shoving the mom, who let out a bloodcurdling scream and collapsed to the ground, clutching her kid, terrified she'd get hit with round two.
1:30 PM PT --John Morgan and attorney Alberto Oliveri tell TMZ ... “Our client was severely injured on a ride at Disney’s Blizzard Beach. He has filed a lawsuit alleging that it was the defendant’s lax safety measures and oversight that contributed to those injuries. We are pursuing justice for him and working to hold Disney accountable for their alleged negligence.”
Walt Disney World’s got a splashy lawsuit on its hands -- literally -- after a man who was over the ride’s weight limit says he was launched into agony ... and now he’s gunning for some serious cash.
According to legal docs obtained by TMZ, Eugene Strickland -- who weighed 334 lbs. when he hit the Downhill Double Dipper at Disney’s Blizzard Beach in July 2021 (despite its 300-lb individual weight limit) -- says the ride sent him flying and allegedly left him with permanent injuries.
Strickland claims the design of the inner tube caused it to slide out under him, which allegedly resulted in him being launched into the air before he came crashing down the hard plastic. Nearly 4 years later, he says he’s still suffering. He's talking catastrophic injuries, pain, scarring, and an alleged loss of the ability to enjoy life.
A Maryland woman was arrested in Florida after cops say she beat up a kid who hit her with a very juvenile Muppets-related burn.
Kristy Crampton, a 46-year-old from Hagerstown, MD, was arrested Monday at the Orlando Sanford Airport after cops got a call asking them to come to a gate where a flight headed for Maryland was sitting on the tarmac.
When they got there, cops say they spoke to Crampton and 2 other people -- whose names are redacted from the police report -- with one of them claiming the alleged victim was suffering from behavioral issues, both at home and on the flight.
3:21 PM PT -- A spokesperson for Rondell Sheridan tells TMZ ... "Thanks to all of the friends and fans who have responded so generously to Rodnell’s situation. He is extremely humbled by the love an support everyone has shown him during this difficult time. Diagnosed in early April with severe pancreatitis, Rondell is resting comfortably and is under the care of a fantastic team of doctors who have said that with time, he should make a full recovery.
In response to some online fans who have remarked that they worried this might be drug or alcohol related, this could not be farther from the truth as Rondell shies away from drugs and alcohol."
Rondell Sheridan has been in the hospital for multiple weeks ... ending up in a bed because of pancreatitis -- and, now he's asking his fans for help.
The former Disney Channel star -- best known for his work on the show "That's So Raven" -- shared an update on his health on social media Tuesday ... explaining he was out on the road in April and needed to go to the hospital.
Sheridan says doctors initially thought it was gastric ... so, they let him go -- but, he was back in the hospital days later, and this time docs diagnosed him with pancreatitis.
It took nearly 5 years, but Spectacular Blue Smith has officially put his Disney World arrest behind him ... prosecutors just dropped the case!!!
We broke the story back in December 2020 ... the Pretty Ricky rapper was charged with battery after being accused of punching an employee at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom, where he was arrested ... for the first time in his life!!!
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The criminal battery charge was officially dropped back in November ... and now Spec is celebrating a win in the civil case over the incident.
Actor David Howard Thornton says he can't tell fans whether he likes playing Art the Clown or the horror version of Steamboat Willie more ... or rather, he could -- but then he'd have to turn into a real-life slasher and start killing.
We caught up with the actor in Los Angeles recently ... and, we had to ask if he enjoyed playing a killer clown in the 'Terrifier' movies or a ravaging rat in "Screamboat" more.
DHT says he just can't choose between the two ... and, the person next to him suggests that he could answer the question, but then he'd have to kill the cameraman -- and David readily agrees.
San Diego Comic-Con is still a few months away ... but, SoCal saw a whole lot of great costumes by cosplayers who hit up this year's edition of WonderCon.
We've complied pics of the best looks from the weekend convention in Anaheim ... with attendees dressed as characters film, television, video games and even theme parks!
A huge swath of fans proved they're committed to the way of "The Mandalorian" ... covering their faces in the iconic masks and hanging in one big group -- comfortable among their warrior pals.
Video shared on social media Saturday night showed a dark plume of smoke billowing from the Orlando, Florida theme park. Guests who recorded the fierce flames billowing from the France Pavilion area of the park were overheard reacting to the flames saying, "Oh my God, it's right there!"
Disney staff told FOX 35 some people were forced to evacuate "Remy's Ratatouille Adventure" to a backstage area.
Gal Gadot's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony served as a battleground for pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protesters ... with demonstrators clashing on the streets as she received her star.
Things got super intense on Hollywood Boulevard as Gal's Walk of Fame ceremony was underway Tuesday ... with protesters getting into a fight just feet away from where the Israeli actress was being honored.
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Footage shows the chaos devolving between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine factions ... one altercation happened after a pro-Palestine demonstrator snatched a flag from the pro-Israel faction.
The original Mickey Mouse is out for blood in a new horror film based on Steamboat Willie ... and his targets are a group of princesses who are knockoffs of Disney stars.
Sources close to the production of "Screamboat" tell TMZ ... five "Party Princesses" will serve as Steamboat Willie's victims, and they are loosely based on Disney princesses.
We're told the princesses are celebrating a birthday on the steamboat and the party includes ... Cindi, Jazzy, Bella, Arianna and Rory.
Justin Bieber recently got real about feeling unworthy… but it looks like he treated himself with a trip the Happiest Place on Earth with a great support group!
JB hit up Disneyland with wifey Hailey Bieber and buddy Kid Laroi, living it up at the California theme park over the weekend -- and naturally, he dropped a bunch of IG pics to prove it.
The squad went all in -- riding the wild roller-coasters, rocking Mickey ears, and sampling all that Disneyland has to offer.