Burna Boy Covering Funeral Costs for Stockton Shooting Victims Killed at 2-Year-Old's Bday Party
Burna Boy had his emotions spiked after hearing about the mass shooting that destroyed a 2-year-old's birthday party last weekend in Stockton, California ... and he's stepping up to foot the bill for all 4 of the deceased victims.
The Afrobeats giant says he was taking in the story from "The Breakfast Club" and immediately reached out to Wack 100 ... who, in turn, connected him with Hollywood Unlocked's Jason Lee, who also serves as vice mayor of his hometown of Stockton.
NEW: Stockton, CA, vice mayor reminds residents that it's "never been gangster" to kill kids after three children were killed at a birthday party.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 1, 2025 @CollinRugg
Officials now say the incident at a family gathering was due to "group gang violence."
Three children and one adult were killed.… pic.twitter.com/mDOK2zWcfr
Lee lashed out at the unidentified shooters, telling the Associated Press it's never been considered "gangsta" in the streets to assassinate children, and Burna Boy agreed and offered to pay for all the funerals. It's the very least he can do, considering the lifetime of pain the parents face ahead.
WWE Star CM Punk Best Doggo In The World ... Posts Tribute After Pup Dies in His Arms
Professional wrestlers CM Punk and his wife AJ Lee just lost their beloved dog Larry ... and CM commemorated him in the most personal and beautiful post probably of his whole life.
This is just heart-wrenching ... The World Heavyweight Champion revealed Larry took his last breath while in the couple's arms after spending more than 10 years together as a family.
According to CM, they rescued Larry in February 2015 and he changed their life by making everywhere they went with him home.
Ric Flair I Should've Never Said 'Street Drugs' Killed Hulk Hogan
Ric Flair is expressing his regret over speaking on Hulk Hogan's death ... saying he "should have never mentioned it" after the wrestling icon's wife disputed the information he shared on a podcast.
The Nature Boy went to X to address TMZ Sports' story on the matter ... in which Hulk's widow, Sky, told us Flair's claim that "street drugs" killed Hogan was simply untrue.
Okay Sky! I Got Bad Information According To You. I Should Have Never Mentioned It. I Have Known Hogan Since 1979. Let’s Just Move Past This And Concentrate On His Legacy. Period, End Of Story. Let’s PRESERVE HIS LEGACY Rather Than Dwell On Any Negative Energy. I Repeat-… pic.twitter.com/JCIqL1p9CR
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) December 2, 2025 @RicFlairNatrBoy
"Okay Sky!" Flair said Monday night. "I Got Bad Information According To You. I Should Have Never Mentioned It."
Skateboarder Terry Kennedy To Be Released From Prison On NYE ... 4.5 Years After Death of Fellow Skateboarder
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Famed skateboarder Terry Kennedy -- who's behind bars, serving a 5-year prison sentence for an assault that resulted in the death of fellow skater Josiah Kassahun -- is scheduled to be released at the end of the month, TMZ Sports has learned.
The Illinois Department of Corrections tells us that Kennedy, who is 40 years old, "was eligible for and received sentence credit" ... meaning his release date was pushed up, and he'll walk out of the slammer on December 31, 2025, just in time for New Year's Eve.
We're told TK will remain on supervised release until June 30, 2026, at which point he is scheduled to be fully discharged.
POORSTACY Rapper Dead at 26
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Rapper POORSTACY is dead ... and it sounds like he may have taken his own life.
The death of POORSTACY -- legal name Carlito Milfort -- was confirmed by the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner ... the Boca Raton Police Dept. told TMZ he died early Saturday in the city.
A Boca Raton hotel worker tells TMZ ... POORSTACY was transported to a local hospital for a medical emergency Saturday morning ... he was the only one hospitalized. We're told the rapper had been staying for 10 days at the hotel ... he had checked in with a woman and a toddler. No one else was reported injured Saturday.
Diane Keaton '3 Little Pigs' Brick House Back on Sale ... L.A. Home Lists for $27M
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Diane Keaton's incredible life also included a whole other career as a home renovator ... and her most personal project is now on the market, listed for $26,900,000, TMZ has learned.
Diane's longtime friend Andrew Gulyas holds the listing nicknamed "The House That Pinterest Built."
The sprawling 9,219-square-foot estate took 14 years to complete, according to the New York Post, and was reportedly inspired by her childhood love of "The Three Little Pigs" -- an inspiration perhaps most notably evidenced by the 75,000 hand-selected 18th-century bricks purchased in Chicago, which form the foundation.
Karen Sofía Quiroz Ramírez Dead at 25 ... Biker Influencer Killed After Running Into Truck
Karen Sofía Quiroz Ramírez -- a popular influencer known for posting motorcycle- related content -- has died ... according to South American outlets.
The star -- also known as "Bikegirl" online -- lost control of her motorcycle and ran into a truck in Floridablanca, Colombia on Wednesday ... according to Brazilian oulet Metropoles.
After colliding with the truck, Ramírez was reportedly run over by another truck.
Beauty Influencer Stefanie Pieper Dead at 31 ... Allegedly Strangled, Dumped in Forest by Ex
Stefanie Pieper -- an influencer from Austria -- has reportedly been found dead in a forest in Slovenia after her ex-boyfriend allegedly confessed to killing her.
Austria's largest newspaper, Kronen Zeitung, reports Stefanie's body was uncovered after investigators claimed her ex admitted to strangling her and took investigators to where he'd hidden the body.
The man has reportedly been extradited from Slovenia back to Austria, and his brother and stepfather have also been arrested.
Tom Stoppard Dead at 88 ... 'Shakespeare in Love' Writer
Tom Stoppard -- an Oscar and Tony-winning writer -- has died ... according to his talent agency.
The star passed away peacefully at his home in Dorset, England while surrounded by family, United Agents shared on social media Saturday.
Tom's agency added that he will be remembered for his "wit, brilliance and humanity" as well as his love for the English language. United Agents did not reveal when he died or the cause of death.
National Guard Shooting Victim Sarah Beckstrom Honored at Candlelight Vigil
Sarah Beckstrom -- the National Guard member who was killed in Wednesday's tragic shooting -- was honored with a candlelight vigil, which left attendees in tears.
Members of the community and friends of Beckstrom gathered Friday in West Virginia, where Beckstrom was from ... singing songs and saying prayers at the event.
Photos of Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe -- the other National Guard member injured in the shooting -- adorned the stage at the event.
Anna Kepner's Aunt Family is in 'Turmoil' ... We Need Answers!!!
Anna Kepner's aunt says the family is in "turmoil" as they are left with more questions than answers regarding the 18-year-old's murder aboard a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month.
Her aunt, Krystal Wright, told Fox 35 Orlando this week the family is "just sitting here waiting" for an update from authorities and described their frustration that further action against her stepbrother -- who is allegedly under investigation regarding her death -- has not been taken.
She implored ... "We don’t understand why, if the boy is a suspect, why has he not been charged yet? What’s happening there?"
Ace Frehley Final Resting Spot Revealed
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Ace Frehley’s final resting spot has been revealed -- and TMZ’s got the first look at the rock legend’s gravestone marker inside a NYC cemetery.
As you can see, the polished stone crypt is etched with "PAUL 'ACE' FREHLEY, 1951–2025," sitting inside a Bronx cemetery -- with fresh flowers at the base and a single red rose tucked into the slate
A simple, striking tribute to the KISS legend -- and we’re told the engraving was just recently completed and put in place.
Tony Germano Actor Dead at 55 After Rooftop Fall
Tony Germano, a veteran voice and stage actor, is dead after a tragic rooftop accident at his home in Brazil.
Tony was in the middle of renovations on his house in Sao Paulo, and according to his rep, when he lost his balance and fell from the roof Wednesday ... and did not survive his severe injuries.
His rep also says, "This has been a very painful moment for everyone who worked with him and cared for him, and we’re still processing the loss."
TikTok Star Marquay The Goat TRAGIC DEATH TIED TO PRIOR CAR ACCIDENT ... According to County Coroner
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TikTok star Marquay The Goat's sudden death is now believed to be connected to a serious car accident he was involved in just a couple weeks ago ... according to the county coroner.
Buddy Bryan, the Muscogee County Coroner, tells TMZ ... Marquay Collins -- the TikToker's real name -- was pronounced dead at his home on Wednesday.
However ... Bryan says Marquay was in a car crash on November 7th and was taken to the hospital, where he was evaluated and released the same day. After returning home, he began complaining of headaches, along with neck, shoulder and spine pain.
Fuzzy Zoeller Golfer Dead At 74 Two-Time Major Champion
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Fuzzy Zoeller, a 2x major champ whose big personality and exceptional shot-making were later overshadowed by a racially insensitive remark about Tiger Woods, has died at 74.
Zoeller won 10 PGA Tour events during his time on tour, including the 1979 Masters, which he won his first time playing the tournament at Augusta National, a remarkable feat.
He also won the 1984 U.S. Open, beating Greg Norman and Hale Irwin in a brutal 18-hole playoff.
TikTok Sensation Tini Younger Announces She Miscarried One Of Her Twin Girls
TikTok star Tini Younger is dealing with a horrible tragedy ... she suffered a miscarriage and lost one of her twin babies.
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The internet chef broke the bad news Wednesday night in an Instagram post with a series of photos showing her with her "sweet girl" Arya and her husband, Antoine Wright Jr.
In the caption, Tini wrote they lost Arya earlier this week after she had been pregnant for nearly 36 weeks. Even worse, Tini said, the twin girls were almost to term when she had a placental abruption.