The Grand Ole Opry paid tribute to Dolly Parton Saturday night ... bringing together country stars for an emotional celebration of the late icon's life and legacy.
The Opry dedicated its regularly scheduled Saturday night show to Parton, honoring her decades-long connection to the legendary Nashville institution and her enormous impact on country music.
According to a press release, a portion of every ticket sold for the show will be donated to Parton's Imagination Library, the literacy program that has become one of her most enduring philanthropic legacies.
Ella Langley appears to be taking Doja Cat's apparent brush-off in stride ... turning the pop star's own words into a cheeky joke in her latest social media post.
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Langley shared a batch of new photos and videos this week and seemingly couldn't resist referencing Doja's recent comments about her ... writing "Ella Langley? What is that?" in the caption.
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The line appears to be a direct nod to Doja's recent appearance on the "Sundae Conversation" podcast, where she was asked whether she knew Langley. Doja responded that she didn't know what that was ... prompting the hosts to encourage her to check out the country singer's music.
A 20-year-old San Diego State student says the alleged fake 49ers player tried sweeping her into an "NFL wife" lifestyle ... until she started checking his story, TMZ has learned.
The student tells TMZ ... she met Daejon Love at Cheetahs strip club in San Diego in April, where he told her he played in the NFL. She says Love kept reaching out afterward ... talking Lamborghinis, NFL training and even asking how much she paid in bills, implying he could take care of them.
TMZ has obtained exclusive video of Love from around that time ... including clips of him talking on camera and flashing the kind of lifestyle she says helped sell his NFL story.
Kacey Musgraves had a fiery moment onstage in Boston ... and the country star's reaction was almost as entertaining as the unexpected blaze.
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Musgraves was performing at TD Garden Friday night when sparks erupted above the stage following her performance of "Golden Hour."
Video from the concert shows the Grammy winner finishing the song as a shower of sparks went off overhead. What appeared to be a small fire then developed in the rafters, prompting Musgraves to stop the show and look toward the ceiling.
A GoFundMe has been launched for Micah Jo Barnett’s family following the sudden death of the William Jewell College football player ... who tragically collapsed during a game shortly after scoring a touchdown.
As we reported ... Barnett, a junior running back at William Jewell College in Missouri, died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency during the team’s season opener against Fort Lewis College. The exact cause of death has not been disclosed.
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Now, Barnett’s loved ones are asking for help with the unexpected costs associated with his funeral and memorial services, with a current goal of $35K. The fundraiser describes Barnett as a "talented and kind young man" who was loved by his family, friends, teammates and community.
Tom Cruise is slamming his foot on the gas pedal again with a sequel to his ultra-popular 1990 NASCAR flick, "Days of Thunder," but this time aroundAnne Hathaway is coming along for the ride.
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That's right ... Cruise will be driving the film, aptly titled, "Days of Thunder 2," with Hathway in the passenger seat and it's set to be released June 2, 2028. Cruise will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle and Hathaway will play a team owner and engineer.
The costars cut a promo for the sequel, which was posted on Instagram, and it begins with Cruise checking to see if the camera is on as a pregnant Hathaway stands nearby.
There's increasing evidence Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, was under the influence in the months before her death, and finally someone unifies the U.S. -- Dolly. So we gotta ask ...
Two people were killed and 9 others were injured in a late-night shooting in Trenton, New Jersey ... authorities say.
2 people killed and 9 hospitalized after an overnight mass shooting at a gathering in Trenton, New Jersey, police say. pic.twitter.com/qxXHnsXWKQ@ScopeReport_
Police rushed to a row house on Locust Street around 12:25 AM Sunday after receiving reports of multiple gunshots, according to multiple local outlets. Trenton Police say officers arriving at the scene found several people suffering from gunshot wounds.
Two victims were pronounced dead, while 9 others were injured and transported for medical treatment. Some of the wounded victims were taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday morning in Indianapolis ... after cops accused the veteran NFL star of driving while intoxicated.
According to jail records, Allen, 34, was booked on charges of OWI while endangering another person, as well as DWI with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher early Sunday morning. Both offenses are listed as misdemeanors.
A rep for Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department tells TMZ ... shortly after 1:00 AM, IMPD officers conducted a traffic investigation in the 100 block of S. Meridian Street after observing a vehicle park in a no-parking zone.
Pete Davidson has us doing a double-take in these two side-by-side shots 👀. Can you track down the minor alterations we made?! Keep those ears perked, watch out for the on-lookers, and dust off your shoes before walking up to Mr. Davidson on set!
HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Pete Davidson photos!
Mama June's daughter Pumpkin is considering legal action after she says a private elementary school pulled her daughter's acceptance over Pumpkin's OnlyFans presence.
Pumpkin tells TMZ ... she's weighing her options after the Georgia school allegedly revoked her daughter Ella's spot, saying Pumpkin's social media content did not align with the school's values.
As we reported, Pumpkin says she first contacted the school about a week and a half before the decision and claims staff was initially warm and communicative.
She says she had already visited the school and no one raised concerns about her online work ... but suddenly, everything changed.
Cameron Diazdoesn't need to wear a "Mask," 'cuz her genes over the years have been ... "SMOKIN'!"
Here is 21-year-old version of the blonde bombshell at the 47th Annual Cannes Film Festival back in 1994 (left). This was just a couple months before "The Mask" premiered where she played the sexy Tina Carlyle.
And, more than two decades later this birthday girl is still flashing her pearly whites and stunning looks, recently hitting a red carpet (right).
Bebe Rexhais putting the kibosh on those Jordan Clarkson dating rumors ... saying the NBA champ is just a pal!
TMZ Sportscaught up with the singer out in NYC this week and asked if there were "sparks" between her and the Knicks star after they spent a full day together last month.
Bebe, who was takin' pics with fans, quickly shut it down, shaking her head no, and saying, "friends."
As we previously reported earlier this summer, Rexha and Clarkson, 34, raised eyebrows after painting the town together (literally) in the Big Apple ... starting with an art session alongside artist Leopoldo Gout.
Marcellus Wileywants his sexual assault lawsuits kept far away from his restraining order fight with estranged wife Annemarie Wiley ... TMZ has learned.
According to new court docs, obtained by TMZ, Marcellus is asking a judge to block Annemarie from bringing up the civil cases pending against him in New York during their upcoming domestic violence restraining order hearing.
His lawyers say the New York cases involve seven accusers, different alleged conduct and incidents dating back decades ... mostly to the 1990s and early 2000s. They also say the claims have never been proven in court.
