Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Joycelyn Savage's Family Plans to Confront R. Kelly at Trump Tower Apartment
R. Kelly could soon come face-to-face with the family of one his alleged “sex slaves” at Chicago’s Trump Tower — but only if they can get a posse of law enforcement to watch their backs. Gerald Griggs — an attorney who reps Joycelyn Savage’s family –… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Michael Cohen to Call Trump a ‘Racist,’ ‘Conman’ and ‘Cheat’ in Congressional Testimony
In his prepared remarks before Congress on Wednesday, Michael Cohen will call Donald Trump a “racist,” “conman” and “cheat,” and testify that as late as June 2016, he witnessed Roger Stone inform Trump that he was communicating with Wikileaks, according to Politico. However, Cohen will also tell Congress that he has no “direct evidence” of any collusion between Trump and his campaign, and Russia. “I do not. I want to be clear. But, I have my suspicions,” his statement says, according to the site. Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In the statement, also obtained by the New York Times,…
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
'Empire' Execs Don't Believe Jussie Smollett Staged 'Attack' Over Salary Issues
If “Empire” money was Jussie Smollett’s motivation to allegedly stage an attack, he certainly never showed his cards to the people who could actually make it happen. “Empire” production sources tell TMZ … none of the brass — producers or EPs,… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
‘The Daily Show’ Can’t Afford ‘Shallow’ so Enjoy Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s ‘Old MacDonald’ (Video)
On Monday’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Trevor Noah had a hilarious work-around to a major setback he encountered while talking about the 2019 Oscars. At the top of the show, he brought up Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s performance of their “A Star Is Born” duet “Shallow.” But unfortunately, while he could run footage of the “super-hot” set, the problem was that “we can’t afford the rights to the song. So we can play the video for you, but we have to change the music.” So it is that when a clip of the widely-celebrated moment rolled, the music…
Monday, February 25, 2019
New R. Kelly Sex Tape To Be Turned Over to Prosecutors by Avenatti
Prosecutors are about to get another sex tape in the R. Kelly case, and sources tell us it is even more shocking than the most recent one. Sources familiar with the case tell TMZ … attorney Michael Avenatti will turn over a 55-minute VHS video Monday… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Monday, February 25, 2019
Oscars 2019: Biggest Snubs and Surprises, From Glenn Close to ‘Green Book’ (Photos)
For much of the night, the Oscars went according to plan — even without a host — with awards pretty much going the way experts, like TheWrap’s Steve Pond, had anticipated. However, no awards show would be complete without at least a few surprises. Here’s a list of surprise wins and and couple of snubs to boot from the 91st Academy Awards. SURPRISE: Olivia Coleman (Best Actress) — “The Favourite” actress wasn’t a front-runner for the top female acting award, though she did take home the BAFTA in the same category. At the Oscars on Sunday she beat out Glenn…
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Farrah Abraham Sued for Skipping Out on $101k in Store Rent
Farrah Abraham’s got beef in Texas, but we ain’t talking brisket — she’s getting sued for breaking a couple of leases and skipping out on more than $100k in rent. The company that runs the Oaks at Lakeway Mall in Travis County says Farrah signed two… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Watch ‘Daily Show’ Mock Jussie Smollett With Fake Movie Trailer ‘Jussie’s Lie’ (Video)
“The Daily Show” had a little fun at Jussie Smollett’s expense Friday. Trevor Noah and his team of writers on the Comedy Central show were so taken with the “crazy story” of the “Empire” star being accused of staging his own attack that they decided it would make a great Lifetime TV movie — and they made a trailer to prove it. “It seems like a fake story, and we’re, ‘It seems like the perfect Lifetime movie,’” Noah said. “So why not make a little movie?” And as a birthday present for Noah, his creative team pulled together a trailer…
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Jussie Smollett May Have Concocted Hoax After Attack on Lee Daniels' Gay Cousin
Jussie Smollett might have gotten the idea to stage his own attack after Lee Daniels talked about his cousin getting assaulted because he’s gay … at least that’s what some members of the “Empire” cast think. Sources close to the… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Saturday, February 23, 2019
‘Holmes & Watson,’ Melissa McCarthy and Donald Trump Win Razzie Awards for Worst of 2018
“Holmes & Watson,” the Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly buddy comedy, “won” the Worst Picture award at the 39th Annual Razzie Awards. The film also picked up the Golden Raspberry, or the “$4.97 Trophy,” in three other categories, including John C. Reilly for Worst Supporting Actor, Etan Cohen for Worst Director and the prize for Worst Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel. President Donald Trump won a pair of awards from the Razzies for his likeness appearing in two documentaries, Michael Moore’s “Fahrenheit 11/9” and “Death of a Nation” from Dinesh D’Souza, including Worst Actor and Worst Screen Combo, paired with…
