Actor Corey Parker Dead at 60 ... Starred in 'Will & Grace,' 'Friday the 13th'
Corey Parker -- a longtime actor who appeared in numerous well-known shows and movies -- has died ... TMZ has learned.
Emily Parker -- Corey's aunt -- tells us the star passed away Thursday in Memphis, Tennessee after a battle with cancer. It's unclear what type of cancer he had.
Corey got his start in the film industry in the mid-1980s ... notably winning the role of Pete in "Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning." He followed that up with a small part in the Kim Basinger romantic drama "9 1/2 Weeks."
In 1992, Corey landed a starring role in the sitcom "Flying Blind" alongside Téa Leoni. He played Neil Barash -- an awkward college grad who begins dating Leoni's wild and free Alicia.
Britney Spears Didn't Turn Arrest into 'Circus' ... Pulled Over Immediately
Britney Spears did not try to run from cops after they pulled her over earlier this week ... despite reports to the contrary.
Here's the deal ... a new rumor is going around online that Britney led cops on an hour-long chase before she was arrested for DUI after several outlets reported the fake news.
However, California Highway Patrol Lt. Matt Gutierrez tells TMZ ... the pursuit absolutely did NOT happen.
The report seems to be based on dispatch audio ... with the first call about Britney's car coming in around 8:13 PM, before she was finally pulled over an hour later.
The lieutenant explains other drivers presumably saw her car weaving on the road and called the cops -- but that doesn't mean an officer was just waiting around the corner to arrest her. Eventually, an officer in the area spotted Britney and stopped her.
Tony! Toni! Toné! Dwayne Wiggins Family Fight Erupts Over Musician's Estate
Tony! Toni! Toné! singer D'Wayne Wiggins’ family is involved in a bitter war over his 6-figure estate nearly a year after his death ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, D'Wayne’s daughter, Ilahn Wiggins, claimed the late singer-songwriter and guitarist left behind an estate worth around $700K after his death last year.
Ilahn said she has 2 brothers, and her dad got married to a new wife named Dori Wiggins months before D'Wayne's death.
Travis & Jason Kelce's Mom Donna Florida Pad Getting a Glow-Up
Travis and Jason Kelce’s mom, Donna Kelce, is in the middle of a home renovation ... TMZ has learned.
According to official records filed last month, Taylor Swift’s future mother-in-law appears to be redoing her 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,434-square-foot pad in Orlando, Florida.
The documents show Donna's hired a company to replace 9 windows and 6 doors at the home.
Britney Spears Was Not Reunited With Paul Soliz Before Her DUI Arrest
Britney Spears' on-again, off-again boyfriend Paul Soliz is not loved by everyone in Britney's life ... but he wasn't in her orbit before her DUI arrest.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Britney and Paul broke up months ago after issues bubbled to the surface that led to them mutually splitting up ... and they haven't seen each other since.
We're told Paul's dedication to his kids, while admirable, took away from the alone time Britney craved with him. Britney opened up her home to Paul's kids and tried to forge a relationship with them ... but ultimately, she didn't feel like Paul's priority and the two parted ways.
Killer Mike Fires Back at Horford, Kornet In Hawks' Magic City Debate
Killer Mike is going to bat for Atlanta’s most famous strip club -- firing back at critics of the Atlanta Hawks’ controversial Magic City promotion … and he’s not mincing words.
The Atlanta rapper and activist weighed in on the debate surrounding the team’s “Magic City Monday” theme night -- and made it clear to TMZ Sports that outsiders should mind their business when it comes to ATL culture.
“So you come to Atlanta … and they say they like the girls and the chicken wings, and the city doesn't have a problem with it, shut the f*** up,” Mike said.
He even took a swipe at NBA players who have criticized the idea.
Warren Moon Aaron Rodgers Will Be Back Next Season ... He's Not Done Yet!!!
Aaron Rodgers isn't retiring this year, cause if he wanted to walk away, he would've done it already ... so says NFL great Warren Moon, who tells TMZ Sports the quarterback still has what it takes to play!
Of course, 42-year-old Rodgers' future is up in the air as the future Hall of Famer hasn't committed to playing next season for the Steelers or for any other team.
Moon, who's already in Canton, fully believes Rodgers won't be hanging up his cleats ... saying the signal-caller likes keeping himself in the mix.
"I think he wants to come and I think he is gonna come back," Moon told Michael Babcock. "If he was gonna retire, he would have done it by now."
Actress Marsai Martin Laughs Off Deion's Matchmaking ... It's Nothing New!
Marsai Martin is speaking out after Deion Sanders *tried* to play matchmaker for his sons during a viral interview clip last month ... with the actress telling TMZ Sports that the experience was nothing new ... and something she and her man have been dealing with for "many years!"
We caught up with the former "black-ish" star out at LAX, where we asked about the viral moment with Deion -- and she had a good laugh about the situation.
"It's so funny," Martin said. "We both know the space that we're in. I tell him things immediately. So I was like, babe, guess what!"
Smokey Robinson Accusers Hit Back in Legal Battle
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5:36 PM PT -- Smokey's lawyer Christopher Frost tells TMZ in response ... "We are, unfortunately, not surprised that these plaintiffs and their lawyers are trying to get more media attention just after Mr. Robinson has announced new tour dates. We have explained in our lawsuit against them that their only real motivation is to recycle false allegations, vomit them all over the media at strategic times, and hope that they will affect Mr. Robinson's livelihood and career enough to extort him into an undeserved settlement. That will not happen no matter how desperate Plaintiffs’ tactics become."
Frost continues ... "The plaintiffs’ recycled lamentations are clearly intended to mislead the public and hide their own misconduct. The truth is this: their discovery motions are a routine part of litigation and not newsworthy. What is newsworthy is the level of plaintiffs’ obfuscation and obstruction, for which we have repeatedly had to seek the court's intervention."
He adds ... “It is the plaintiffs’ obfuscation and obstruction, for which we have repeatedly had to seek the court's intervention, that is at issue here, on everything from completing depositions to imaging of cell phones to the numerous appeals we have had to make to the court to get deposition transcripts sent to the Los Angeles District Attorney. For them to somehow suggest the shoe is on the other foot could not be more absurd.”
Attorneys representing several of Smokey Robinson's accusers say they've asked a judge to step in … accusing the Motown legend of dragging his feet in the ongoing sexual-assault lawsuit.
John Harris -- who represents Jane Does 1 through 4 -- tells TMZ his team filed four motions to compel further discovery on Tuesday after what he describes as months of delays and incomplete responses from Smokey and his wife, Frances Robinson.
Harris claims the Robinsons' discovery responses have been "evasive" and "designed to stall the progress of the case," arguing the couple has repeatedly failed to comply with California's discovery rules.
Britney Spears Laying Low, Hasn't Left the House Since DUI Arrest
Britney Spears isn’t stirring up any more drama ... she’s keeping a low profile since being released from jail following her DUI arrest this week, TMZ has learned.
Sources close to Britney tell TMZ the pop star has been laying low at her L.A.-area mansion since her release -- not even stepping out of the house -- as people in her inner circle push for her to get treatment for her issues.
As we first told you, her team is already exploring options, including mental health treatment, detox and dual-diagnosis programs -- all aimed at getting her back on track.
'Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison Pushes Back At Corey Over Hospital Bills
Rick Harrison is pushing back at claims made by his son Corey about his six-figure medical bills following Corey's motorcycle accident and complications that followed ... saying he covered the bills and Corey isn't in debt to him.
The "Pawn Stars" star tells TMZ ... "As far as I know, I paid all of Corey's medical bills long before he put the GoFundMe out. He is a grown man in his 40's and is responsible for how he handles his finances."
As we reported ... a GoFundMe was launched to help Corey cover outstanding medical bills, rent, medications and therapy -- and to pay back money he said he borrowed from Rick and friends who helped foot the hospital costs.
Killer Mike Make the Rich Kids Battle It Out, Not the Poor Ones
Killer Mike says he's tired of watching poor kids fight wars ... arguing countries that want to go to war should send entitled rich kids instead.
We caught up with the four-time Grammy winner at LAX Thursday ... and we had to ask the politically active star for his take on the devastating conflict in the Middle East.
KM says he thinks poor people need to refuse to fight for the empire that is the United States ... because it's often working-class kids who are risking their lives to further the aims of the state.
Jeremih Won't Be Able to Bump, Bump, Bump With B2K ... Health Issue Forces Him to Miss Tour
Jeremih won't be hitting the road with B2K or Bow Wow after all ... because it's just been announced a health issue is going to keep him from going on tour with the crew.
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The singer-songwriter took to social media to announce he's dealing with a health issue that's stopping him from embarking on the "Boys 4 Life" tour.
In a statement to TMZ, Jeremih's manager Dilla tells TMZ ... "[Jeremih's] condition continues to be closely monitored by his doctor. Jeremih and his team are focused on his care and recovery and are deeply grateful for the understanding, patience, and continued support from fans, partners, and the touring team during this time."
Dilla did not clarify what medical condition is keeping Jeremih from going on tour.
'Pawn Stars' Corey Harrison Rick's Not Made of Money ... Owes Dad for Medical Bills
Corey Harrison says his dad Rick stepped in to help cover his massive medical bills after his motorcycle crash ... but it's no free ride -- telling TMZ the "Pawn Stars" patriarch "isn't made of money."
"Big Hoss" tells us Rick reached into his pocket and paid at least half of Corey's six-figure hospital bills after a terrifying motorcycle accident in Mexico earlier this year ... but says people shouldn't assume Rick can simply bankroll everything.
Fact is ... Corey says people are cutting the cord, and the family isn't making the kind of money it did during the peak of "Pawn Stars" years ago. Plus, Rick has plenty of other expenses to tend to -- he recently got married and has 5 other kids.
Dr. Drew on Britney Spears Bipolar Disorder, Addiction Must Be Her Focus
Dr. Drew says Britney Spears needs to focus on two key areas of her life after her DUI arrest ... substance abuse and bipolar disorder.
The good doc joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday and we asked him about Britney firing her sober coaches in the weeks leading up to her DUI bust.
Dr. Drew says sober coaches aren't the solution ... he says Britney's best bet would be to address her addictions with treatment, and that in turn would help with her bipolar diagnosis.
Michael Jackson Company Wins Important Legal Battle ... Forces Case Into Private Forum
The Michael Jackson Company won a major legal battle this week ... because a judge has ordered a civil case -- centered around alleged sex trafficking -- be handled out of court and in a private setting
Remember ... Frank Cascio and his siblings -- former family friends of the late pop star -- are suing his estate for more than $200 million, alleging they were victims of child sex trafficking by Jackson in the 1980s.
The siblings previously came to a settlement agreement with the Jackson estate ... and, as part of that settlement, the judge found Cascio and company signed off on handling disputes like this in private arbitration, as opposed to the public court system.