Tuesday, April 16, 2019
‘Thousands’ of Members Have Signed Letters Firing Agents, WGA Says
“Thousands” of members of the Writers Guild of America have signed the form letters informing their agencies that they could no longer represent them, WGA West president David A. Goodman said in a letter to members Monday night. The total number of signatories was not stated, but the letter comes just three days after the 43 year-old agreement between WGA and the Association of Talent Agents expired without a new deal in place, putting a tough new code of conduct for talent agents, intended to end the practice of packaging, into effect. The form letters are still being collected, and…
Monday, April 15, 2019
Justin Bieber Sued for Driving Truck into Paparazzo
Justin Bieber’s getting sued by the photographer he accidentally drove over as he was leaving a church event. The accident was pretty brutal to see and hear — back in 2017, Justin was leaving a worship service in Bev Hills when he pulled away in his… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Monday, April 15, 2019
‘Game of Thrones': What Was That Weapon Arya Asked Gendry to Make?
(Spoilers ahead for the season 8 premiere of “Game of Thrones”) The final season of “Game of Thrones” has begun, finally, and all out war is once again imminent with the Night King’s army of the dead having passed through the wall and headed south at a troubling pace. The season premiere episode, dubbed “Winterfell,” saw most of the major characters getting to their places before the first big confrontation with the White Walkers and their undead forces. One of those characters, Gendry (Joe Dempsie), spent the episode getting back to doing what he does best — working as a smith…
Sunday, April 14, 2019
Eagles and Wizards Players Arrested After Fighting in D.C.
Two professional athletes from the NBA and NFL, respectively, were busted by cops this weekend after allegedly getting into a brawl on the street. Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills and Washington Wizards forward Devin Robinson were both… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Sunday, April 14, 2019
‘SNL': Julian Assange, Played by Michael Keaton, Goes to Prison With Lori Loughlin and Michael Avenatti
Despite an extremely eventful week in the world of American politics, “SNL” opted to open its latest episode with a sketch about Lori Loughlin, Michael Avenatti and Julian Assange being in prison together. Assange was played by Michael Keaton in a surprise appearance, with “SNL” regular Kate McKinnon as Laughlin and Pete Davidson as Avenatti. The sketch eased into their introduction, started with three inmates talking about what they did to end up in prison. “I’m the craziest dude in here,” said “SNL” cast member Kenan Thompson. “I stabbed my neighborhood to death and then ate his fingers so they…
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Suge Knight Says Nipsey Hussle's Loyalty Put Him at Risk, Shades of Tupac
Nipsey Hussle was caught between enormous success and love for his neighborhood, like many other rappers, and that ultimately cost him his life — at least, in Suge Knight’s eyes. Knight tells TMZ … he fully understands the situation Nipsey was in, “A… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Saturday, April 13, 2019
‘Master Z: Ip Man Legacy’ Film Review: Michelle Yeoh and Dave Bautista Kick It in Gorgeous, Muddled Martial-Arts Tale
The cinematic odyssey of Ip Man — the real-life master of Wing Chun and, famously, instructor of Bruce Lee — continues with “Master Z: Ip Man Legacy.” But don’t expect Donnie Yen to show up in this installment and don’t expect much in the way of historical fealty, narrative plausibility or serious examinations about human dignity or the ethics of kung fu. Expect, instead, a spin-off about Ip Man’s rival from “Ip Man 3,” Cheung Tin Chi (Zhang Jin, “Pacific Rim: Uprising”). After his secret defeat at the hands of Ip Man, Cheung Tin Chi became a mercenary — so…
Friday, April 12, 2019
Wendy Williams Looking For New Place to Live After Filing For Divorce
Wendy Williams is making some major changes in her life … she’s searching for a new place to live after filing for divorce from her husband. Sources close to the talk show host tell TMZ … Wendy is scouring Manhattan looking for a new place to call… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Friday, April 12, 2019
Kindred Spirits: When the Irish Starved, the Choctaw Tried to Feed Them (Podcast)
As Ireland starved, help came from an unlikely place. How the Choctaw people came to the aid of strangers on an island thousands of miles away is the subject of our latest “Shoot This Now” podcast, available on Apple or right here: 1847 was the darkest year of the Irish famine, sometimes also called the Great Hunger or the Potato Famine. In Gaellic, the native language of Ireland, it’s called “Bliain an Drochshaoil,” which means “hard life,” or “hard times.” A million people starved. Many more fled Ireland, scattering in desperation across the world. Also Read: Meet the Twins Who…
Thursday, April 11, 2019
R. Kelly's Ex-Wife Has No Problems With His $22k Club Appearance
R. Kelly going to a club for an hour and walking away with $22k cash might have lots of people upset — but his ex-wife sure ain’t one of them … quite the opposite, actually. A rep for Drea Kelly — R. Kelly’s ex of more than 10 years — tells TMZ …… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
