Eric Bischoff, oneof the most successful and influential figures in pro wrestling history, wouldn't be who he is without the late, great Ted Turner ... EB himself tells TMZ Sports.
"When I first heard the news this morning," Eric explained, "I was talking to my wife, and I live in a beautiful home here in Wyoming. I look out over the mountains, up the valley into Yellowstone National Park. I live in a postcard. And I wouldn't be living here had it not been for the opportunity that Ted gave me."
That opportunity was running Turner's wrestling promotion, World Championship Wrestling (WCW) ... as Executive Producer, starting in 1993, following an internal shakeup in the company.
Lil Yachty doesn't need a fancy hat for the Kentucky Derby ... he's got a new $90K chain for the occasion.
A rep for the rapper tells TMZ ... jeweler Erin Barnett hand-delivered the expensive ice -- a custom diamond chain and racehorse pendant -- at SoCal's Santa Anita racetrack on Derby Day.
Yachty was flashing the new bling at an owners-only party for Run Fast Racing app users on Saturday.
He's a partner of the Run Fast Facing app -- where fans can co-own racehorses and make money when they win. Yachty owns 16 horses himself.
No Doubt, fronted by Gwen Stefani, is kicking off their Sphere residency in Las Vegas in a big way ... but Blake Shelton won't be there to watch his lady light up the stage ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Blake is sitting this one out and not by choice, but because he's got his own gig at the exact same time. The country superstar is performing tonight at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, down the street from Gwen.
Our sources say Blake is bummed to miss opening night, but fully plans to catch the show during its run once his schedule frees up.
The unidentified man suing female JPMorgan Chase exec Lorna Hajdini for sexual harassment is pleading for his name not to be revealed … TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, John Doe asked the court to keep his name a secret and not force him to name himself.
Doe said he has seen multiple medical professionals since leaving his job at the bank. He said he was diagnosed with PTSD due to suffering recurrent nightmares, intrusive flashbacks and the inability to eat or exercise.
Sorry, Brad Pitt -- there’s A-list fame ... and then there’s the absolute frenzy surrounding Jet Li touching down at Los Angeles International Airport!
TMZ's got footage of the action -- and TBH it looked less like an airport arrival and more like a full-blown movie premiere ... with hordes of fans fully swarming the martial arts icon in perfect sync as he cruised down the escalators.
People were packed in tight ... clutching photos, posters, and pens, all desperate for an autograph -- basically turning baggage claim into Jet Li mania.
A man secretly recorded a woman performing an intimate solo sex act on camera and then sent the video to her daughter ... at least according to a new lawsuit.
A California woman named Crystal Merrill is suing a Nevada man named Frank Harris, claiming they were having cybersex over Facebook Messenger in 2022 when he secretly recorded her without her knowledge or consent.
Crystal claims Frank ultimately sent the intimate visuals to her daughter via text message and email in 2023 ... and she says he then contacted her and threatened to upload the footage to Instagram, Pornhub, Facebook and TikTok.
NeNe Leakes is back with a familiar flame ... 'cause TMZ has learned her brief romance with attorney Arthur Horne III is already in the rearview.
Arthur tells TMZ ... the two only hung out a handful of times, saying he and NeNe went out on a few dates over 2 or 3 weeks. He tells us she's just a phenomenal, fantastic woman and a lot of fun to be around, adding they were never in a serious relationship.
The murder-suicide of the famed restaurateur Texas couple -- which also left their two young children dead -- has the former chef at their Houston restaurant reeling ... and looking back to see if he missed any clues to the impending catastrophe.
If you don't know ... the bodies of 52-year-old Matthew Mitchell, his wife, 39-year-old Thy Mitchell, their 8-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son were discovered shot to death in their upscale Houston home Monday. Police say Matthew killed his family before taking his own life.
Their popular establishment, Traveler's Table, was featured on the show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" hosted by Emmy winner Guy Fieri ... with their former head chef, Stanton Bundy, who tells TMZ ... he's questioning everything in the aftermath of the tragedy -- including his faith.
"Temptation Island" stars Summit and Kaylee brought the chaos to "TMZ After Dark" ... and the couple wasted zero time reminding everyone they're the only pair from Season 2 still together.
Check it out ... the breakout duo hit Hollywood Boulevard for their first-ever TMZ bar crawl ... partying their way through hotspots like Rainbow Bar & Grill, Jameson's Irish Pub and Beaches Tropicana while DJ Collabkept the energy up all night. At one point, Summit even jumped into full superfan mode for Michael Jackson-- showing off some of the King of Pop's signature dance moves right on the bus.
Things got more serious once the couple started talking about their time on the show. A bartender pressed them on the question fans have been asking since the finale -- why risk a solid relationship by going on "Temptation Island" in the first place?
Luigi Mangione turned 28 Wednesday inside a federal lockup as he awaits 2 murder trials ... but he has a lot to celebrate ... at least when it comes to his legal defense fund!
The alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEOBrian Thompson received a $28,038 donation today from a man named Carl ... putting Luigi at a whopping $1.5 million in overall contributions to his fund.
Carl mentioned in his post about the donation that he also directed funds to "victims in comparable situations." He added it's unfortunate that private support is needed in Luigi's case due to the pile of charges against him.
Lindsie Chrisley's ugly split from ex-boyfriend David Landsmanhas finally landed on middle ground ... and part of the deal includes who gets custody of the couple's beloved Dachshund, Oliver.
According to new court docs, obtained by TMZ, Lindsie and David agreed to a "mutual no contact order" requiring both sides to stay 500 yards away from each other, their homes and workplaces.
But deeper in the filing is the detail pet lovers will care about most ... Oliver the Dachshund is going back to Lindsie.
Rihannaand A$AP Rockyhad fans reading into their post-Met Gala vibe ... but TMZ has learned there's no trouble in the relationship ... just pure exhaustion after a marathon day.
Sources close to the couple tell TMZ ... the two had been going nonstop for nearly 16 hours by the time they were caught on camera leaving the invite-only gala Monday night, bouncing between prep, appearances, and the main event -- leaving them totally drained.
Our sources say the video in question shows nothing more than two people who were wiped out. "It was a long day and they were running on empty," one source tells us.
'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Drew Sidora says her home is close to being sent into foreclosure due to her estranged husband Ralph Pittman falling behind on mortgage payments ... TMZ has learned. Ralph adamantly denies the claim.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Drew asked the court to find Ralph in contempt of court. She claims he's failed to make the monthly home payments, despite a court order.
Drew alleges Ralph now has a past-due balance of $25,251.07 on the mortgage, adding his failure to pay was "intentional and willful." She says Ralph has shown no respect for the court order and wants the judge to fine him $1K as punishment for his behavior.
While his baby mama drama keeps bubbling up online, Chris Brownwas doing anything but stressing Tuesday night ... the singer celebrated his 37th birthday with an ultra-private Vegas bash surrounded by friends, family and a whole lotta pasta and steak.
Sources tell TMZ … The Guest House Las Vegas shut things down to the public around 10 PM so invited guests could roll in on the exclusive after-hours celebration, which lasted deep into the night.
We're told the evening featured a seated dinner, DJs spinning throughout the party and a birthday cake presentation for Breezy ... who's currently camped out in Sin City rehearsing for his upcoming tour with Usher and preparing for his 12th studio album -- titled "BROWN" -- scheduled for release on Friday.
Comedian Akilah Hughes recently fired shots at Keegan-Michael Key's wife in a video that's spread like wildfire on Reddit, claiming the controlling spouse has been a detriment to the actor's career ... but we're told her story is BS.
Here's the deal ... during Akilah's standup set she uses a not-so-clever code -- "Lock and Banana" -- while talking about sketch comedy icons Key and Jordan Peele. She says she and KMK pitched and sold a show around the time of the pandemic, but it got upended in the 11th hour, because Keegan-Michael's wife, Elle, caused too many waves as an executive producer.
Akilah also claims she was warned about the KMK's spouse by Peele's wife ... allegedly likening her to Phil Hartman's wife Brynn, who fatally shot him in 1998.
"Summer House" star West Wilson's cousin Dakota Sweeney may undergo a mental exam after his legal team raised questions about his state of mind, TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Dakota's lawyers are asking the court to approve a mental health professional interviewing him.
As TMZ first reported, Dakota is charged with murder in the first degree after allegedly murdering his and West's 75-year-old step-grandma, Gayle R. Wilson. He entered a plea of not guilty.
