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TMZ Minute

The latest in pop culture and entertainment from the TMZ newsroom.
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Don Lemon Speaks After Release From Jail

Don Lemon was released without bail after being federally charged in connection with a January anti-ICE church protest, insisting he was reporting as a journalist and vowing to keep working as the case heads to court. Catherine O’Hara died at 71 after a medical emergency at her Los Angeles home, prompting tributes from fans and co-stars including Home Alone actor Macaulay Culkin. Ellen DeGeneres drew criticism after calling for a nationwide shutdown protest while simultaneously touring multimill...

Jan 31, 20262 min

Catherine O'Hara Dead at 71

Legendary actress Catherine O’Hara has died at 71. Newly released Epstein Files reference an unverified tip alleging Donald Trump was involved in sexual misconduct with an underage girl decades ago. Plus, a judge has ruled Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty after finding he cannot be charged with federal murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 20262 min

Dom Lemon Arrested In Los Angeles

Don Lemon was arrested in Los Angeles over his alleged role in an anti-ICE protest at a Minneapolis church, with prosecutors saying he impeded worship and Lemon insisting he was acting as a journalist. President Trump’s Cabinet members packed the Kennedy Center for the premiere of Amazon’s Melania Trump documentary, complete with chauffeured arrivals, open bar, and luxury gift bags. “The Blind Side” actor Quinton Aaron is hospitalized after a spinal stroke, now alert and recovering after previou...

Jan 30, 20262 min

Luigi Mangione Superfan Attempts To Break Him Out

A Luigi Mangione superfan was arrested after allegedly posing as an FBI agent to try to break him out of MDC Brooklyn, with cops finding weapons in his backpack as Mangione awaits trial in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing. “Euphoria” star Gideon Adlon teases Season 3 will be “wild” when it returns April 12, joining Zendaya and the cast amid hints of major chaos. A resurfaced voice memo shows Blake Lively once calling Justin Baldoni a friend before filming It Ends with Us , months before she late...

Jan 29, 20262 min

New Angle Shows Alex Pretti Clash With Feds Days Before Death

A newly surfaced video shows Alex Pretti aggressively confronting federal agents during a Minneapolis protest 11 days before he was fatally shot. Devin Booker ignited a flirty and risqué exchange with ex Kendall Jenner in the comments of an Instagram post tied to Super Bowl betting. Plus, Taylor Swift finished at No. 2 on Billboard’s “Greatest Pop Star” list for the second straight year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 29, 20262 min

Aloe Blacc Says Kanye West Deserves Forgiveness

Cops say surveillance video shows boxing star Gervonta “Tank” Davis allegedly assaulting a woman at a Miami strip club, leading to his January arrest on three felony charges and a $16,000 bond. Aloe Blacc says Kanye West deserves love and forgiveness after apologizing for past antisemitic behavior, insisting remorse should be accepted regardless of motives. Ray J says he’s battling serious heart issues, taking eight medications, and facing an uncertain future as he works to improve his health. L...

Jan 29, 20262 min

Bill Cosby Admits He Had 7 Quaalude Prescriptions to Drug Women

Kim Kardashian is promoting SKIMS ahead of Valentine’s Day by modeling black lace lingerie in a series of sultry Instagram photos. Bill Cosby admitted under oath that he obtained and refilled seven quaalude prescriptions with the intent of giving the drugs to women to facilitate sex. Plus, Rob Schneider’s wife, Patricia Azarcoya Schneider, has filed for divorce after 15 years of marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 28, 20262 min

Ray J Says Doctors Told Him He Has Just Months to Live

Ray J says doctors have told him his failing health may give him only months to live. Nicki Minaj publicly declared herself Donald Trump’s “number one fan” at a U.S. Treasury event. Plus, Justin Bieber is set to return to the stage at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 20262 min

Bruce Willis Unaware He Has Dementia

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma says he’s unaware of his frontotemporal dementia due to anosognosia, but remains present, connected, and deeply engaged with his family. The artist behind the “Hollyweed” sign stunt says Sydney Sweeney shouldn’t get a pass for decorating the Hollywood sign with bras, calling it a double standard compared to the punishment he faced. Ashley Tisdale was spotted on a NYC playdate with Haylie Duff amid long-swirling “toxic mom group” rumors Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Jan 28, 20262 min

Alex Pretti Shot at by Two Agents, DHS Report Reveals

A DHS report says two federal agents fired their weapons during the Minneapolis confrontation that killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti. Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt are hinting at marriage one month after welcoming their daughter. Plus, Stephen Colbert announced his final episode of “The Late Show” will air May 21. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 20262 min

Christian Combs Escalates Feud With 50 Cent

Christian Combs fired back at 50 Cent on social media. Kanye West says his recent apologies for antisemitic behavior are genuine, insisting in a new interview that his remorse comes from personal reflection, not publicity or business pressure. Plus, Quinton Aaron has been diagnosed with a rare cyst on his spine following a hospitalization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 20262 min

Bella Hadid & Adan Banuelos Split

Sydney Sweeney is launching a lingerie line called SYRN after her Hollywood sign stunt drew attention, with confidence-focused pieces dropping tomorrow. Bella Hadid and Adan Banuelos have split after two years, with sources saying she’s leaning on work and friends. Late-night hosts blasted DHS and ICE after ICU nurse Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis amid an immigration enforcement operation, a killing that’s sparked controversy and protests over conflicting accounts ...

Jan 27, 20262 min

Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez Pull Mansion Off Market

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is investigating how Sydney Sweeney’s production accessed the Hollywood Sign and says a police report could be filed after she climbed the landmark and hung bras on it without proper permission. The Department of Homeland Security says Super Bowl LX security plans remain unchanged, insisting law-abiding fans have “nothing to fear” despite recent ICE-related shootings in Minnesota that sparked protests. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have pulled their $68-million...

Jan 26, 20262 min

Billie Eilish Calls Out Celebrity Silence After Alex Pretti Shooting

Billie Eilish called out fellow celebrities for staying silent after the fatal ICE-related shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Jennifer Aniston’s boyfriend Jim Curtis shared that their relationship developed gradually after being introduced by mutual friends. Plus, Karol G surprised fans by joining Bad Bunny onstage in Medellín to perform their hit “Ahora me llama.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 26, 20262 min

Sydney Sweeney Is In BIG Trouble

Sydney Sweeney climbed the Hollywood Sign at night to shoot promos for her lingerie line and draped bras on it, but only had a filming permit—not permission to climb or touch the landmark, officials say. President Trump says he’s reviewing the fatal federal Border Patrol shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, downplaying the incident and blaming local leaders as video and eyewitness accounts raise questions about the circumstances. Kanye West took out a full-page Wall Street Journal ad apologiz...

Jan 26, 20262 min

Lamar Odom Returns to the Vegas Scene After DUI Arrest

Climber Alex Honnold says his paycheck from climbing Taipei 101 was “embarassing,” Bianca Censori makes a scene in her skin-tight outfit, and Lamar Odom is back in Vegas after last week’s arrest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 20262 min

Florida Congressman Assaulted

Timothee Chalamet has a dinner with Kylie Jenner in Cabo San Lucas, a man is facing charges after assaulting Florida Congressman, and Celebrity Hairstylist passed away. Fox's Angelo Bavaro has the TMZ Minute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 20262 min

Minneapolis Fatal Law Enforcement Shooting

Law enforcement fatally shot a man thought to be carrying a handgun and two full magazines, a boxing match was over in about 72 seconds, and the Department of Justice has released new pictures from the Epstein files. #Minneapolis #Crime #Legal #Boxing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 20262 min

D4vd's Friend Neo Arrested

D4vd’s friend, streamer Neo Langston, was arrested in Montana. Ryan Garcia says he’s aiming to dominate both boxing and streaming. Meanwhile, Alix Earle revealed she once hopped on a TMZ Celebrity Tour bus to avoid being photographed outside a plastic surgeon’s office before a nose job consultation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 20262 min

Cameron Diaz Moving To Florida?!

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden are quietly touring luxury homes in Miami as their Beverly Hills house remains on the market, though no offers have been made. Indonesian influencer Lula Lahfah has died at 26 after being found unresponsive in Jakarta, with authorities investigating as her family mourns. Irina Shayk is making waves with a provocative, BDSM-inspired lingerie shoot for V Magazine , hitting newsstands today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 23, 20262 min

Travis Scott Shuts Down New Romance Rumors

Travis Scott is not dating Jayda Cheaves, with sources telling TMZ the online rumors are completely false and fueled by social media drama. “Apocalypto” actor Rudy Youngblood was arrested in Texas on a felony drug charge and remains in custody facing up to two years in prison. Plus, Jaime King’s second husband, Austin Sosa, has filed for divorce just months after their secret wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 23, 20262 min

Ryan Reynolds Compares Blake-Baldoni Drama to Johnny Depp & Amber Heard

Ryan Reynolds privately compared the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni dispute to the Johnny Depp–Amber Heard saga. Nicki Minaj satisfied a more than $500,000 civil judgment stemming from an alleged 2019 assault by her husband, Kenneth Petty. Plus, the FBI is investigating the death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 20262 min

Federal Judge Rejects DOJ's Attempt To Charge Don Lemon

Former NFL defensive end Kevin Johnson, who played for the Eagles and Raiders, has died at 55, with tributes pouring in as his family confirmed the news and remembered his later Arena Football League championship run with the Orlando Predators. Blake Lively’s lawyer says her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni is strictly about alleged workplace sexual harassment, stressing the case is about accountability, not celebrity friends like Taylor Swift or leaked texts stealing focus. A federal judge reject...

Jan 22, 20262 min

Barron Trump Praised For Helping Stop Violent Domestic Assault

Barron Trump is being praised for helping stop a violent domestic assault in London after calling emergency services when a female friend FaceTimed him during the attack, a call later played in court. The 2026 Oscar nominations are out with “Sinners” leading with 16 nods, Timothée Chalamet earning another nomination at 30, Conan O’Brien set to host, and Keegan-Michael Key telling TMZ he’s open to reviving “Key & Peele” with Jordan Peele if the timing’s right. Learn more about your ad choices...

Jan 22, 20262 min

William Shatner Did WHAT?!

Timothy Busfield was spotted out for the first time since his release from jail, denying charges of criminal sexual contact and child abuse as his defense claims the allegations were retaliatory. William Shatner clarified his viral cereal-behind-the-wheel photo was staged for a Super Bowl commercial shoot, saying he found the reaction amusing. “Hannah Montana” creator Michael Poryes shut down comparisons to “Lizzie McGuire,” saying the series was independently developed while praising the earlie...

Jan 21, 20262 min

Blake Lively Reconnected With Taylor Swift

Blake Lively quietly reconnected with Taylor Swift in late 2024 ahead of her Justin Baldoni lawsuit, but Taylor could now be called as a hostile witness if the case goes to trial. Kim Kardashian set aside past drama to praise Taylor Swift’s talent on Khloé’s podcast, years after their infamous “Famous” fallout. 50 Cent says artists should avoid politics and religion altogether, pointing to backlash faced by Kanye West and Nicki Minaj as cautionary tales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Jan 21, 20262 min
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