Jeff Bezos Passing Amazon CEO Torch to New Exec, Still Chief on Board
Jeff Bezos is letting go of the Amazon reins, day-to-day at least, and while he’s not vanishing altogether from the office, it’s clear his focus elsewhere. Bezos’ departure as CEO was announced Tuesday during an earnings call, and it…
Rita Ora Intercepted by Australian Airport Cops, Forced to Quarantine
Either Rita Ora’s rep for flouting COVID rules precedes her, or she just flew into a country that takes health protocols so seriously … it forced her into immediate quarantine. The singer flew into Sydney Monday, and video shows he…
Barack Obama Crashes Zoom Meeting of Book Club Reading His Memoir
Imagine getting together with your book club and getting a surprise visit from an author, who also happens to be a former President … named Barack Obama. Members of the MahoganyBooks & the Very Smart Brothas Book Club had that …
Billionaire Jared Isaacman Piloting First All-Civilian Spaceflight
Elon Musk’s handing over the keys to a SpaceX rocket to Jared Isaacman — a billionaire himself, and pilot who’s preparing to lead the first-ever, all-civilian spaceflight. Jared joined us on “TMZ Live” Tuesday and told us all about …
NFL’s Mark Walton Arrested After Alleged Pizza Hut Meltdown, Violent Outburst
NFL running back Mark Walton has been arrested again … and this time, cops say it’s all ’cause the 23-year-old lost his mind over a failed Pizza Hut order. Walton allegedly tried to smash a glass window at a Pizza Hut in Miami at a…
Dolly Parton Turned Down Presidential Medal of Freedom Twice
Dolly Parton’s had to reject the Presidential Medal of Freedom twice, but she’s gonna get a third chance … problem is, she’s trying to stay outta politics. The legendary country singer revealed Tuesday former President Trump tried …
SoulCycle Instructor Apologizes for Getting Vaccine After ‘Educator’ Backlash
A suddenly infamous SoulCycle instructor is saying, “My bad” … after calling herself an “educator” in order to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Stacey Griffith apologized Monday “from the bottom of my heart” after posting a picture of her…
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts More Winter on Groundhog Day 2021
The world’s most famous groundhog just made its bold prediction for the rest of winter … and it looks like we’re in for a cold one, folks. Punxsutawney Phil was awakened, once again, early Tuesday morning for Groundhog Day in Gobbl…
Hal Holbrook Dead at 95, Famous Roles as Mark Twain and Deep Throat
Hal Holbrook — the longtime, award-winning actor known for playing Mark Twain for more than 60 years — has died … TMZ has learned. Hal’s son, David, tells us … his father passed away of old age at his Beverly Hills home on Janu…
‘Courtside Karen’ Apologizes for Cussing Out LeBron, ‘I Take Full Responsibility’
“Courtside Karen” is now “Mea Culpa Karen?” Juliana Carlos is publicly apologizing for screaming, yelling and cussing at LeBron James during Monday night’s game … saying she takes “full responsibility” for crossing the line. “To sa…