George Strait STAR-STUDDED TRIBUTE AT CMAs

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All hail the King of Country Music ... George Strait got his flowers at the Country Music Awards ... with a star-studded tribute and some impressive hardware.

George was honored at Wednesday's award show at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award ... with Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Parker McCollum and Jamey Johnson tipping their cowboy hats with a tribute performance.

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The gang played one of George's biggest hits, "Troubadour" ... and the crowd gave him a standing ovation when he grabbed the mic.

'Rust' Crowd Gasps At Shooting Scene ... Similar To Halyna Death

The first crowd to see "Rust" audibly gasped during a scene that eerily paralleled the real-life tragedy that happened during filming ... when Alec Baldwin shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

One of the first reviews from the "Rust" premiere in Poland is out, and the report in Vulture says there was a noticeable shock in the room when a character was accidentally shot to death.

The shooting scene happens early in the film ... and the review says the crowd reaction was definitely related to Hutchins' death.

2024 Country Music Awards Fashionable Arrivals

Some of Hollywood's biggest stars are descending on Nashville for this year's Country Music Awards ... and they're dressed to the nines on their way into the big event.

Kacey Musgraves, Shaboozey, Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan are among the country music stars showing off their fashionable looks Wednesday night at Bridgestone Arena ... and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes are in the house too ... looking like a super cute couple.

Lizzo Scoops Up Jeremy Renner's L.A. Pad For $12.4M

Lizzo has emerged as the lucky buyer of Jeremy Renner's $12.4M Los Angeles mansion, TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge spilled the beans to TMZ, revealing Lizzo scooped up the 6-bedroom, 9-bathroom house at the end of last month -- and it’s the perfect pad for her, especially 'cause the place comes with a recording studio.

It was reported Renner had sold the house -- but the buyer's identity remained a mystery. The mansion was originally listed for $13 million in August ... but Renner still walked away with a nice profit, having bought it in 2012 for $4 million and sinking another $5.5 million into renovations.

'TARZAN' STAR RON ELY CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED

Ron Ely -- star of the 1960s TV show -- "Tarzan" died from a heart issue ... TMZ has learned.

According to the death certificate, obtained by TMZ, Ron's official cause of death is listed as "end-stage heart disease."

End-stage heart disease is the most severe form of heart disease, occurring when the heart is too weak to pump blood effectively, and patients with the disease generally only live 6 to 12 months ... according to Massachusetts General Hospital.

TMZ TV HOT TAKE DIDDY JAIL RAID ... Judge Lays Down Law

The judge in Diddy's criminal case is ordering prosecutors to destroy all the materials they obtained from a raid on his jail cell ... and we examine the fallout on today's edition of TMZ TV Hot Take.

Check out the clip from "TMZ Live" ... Harvey and Charles explain why the judge sided with the Bad Boy Records founder.

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Lots of twists and turns in the Diddy case so far ... and we haven't even gotten to his trial.

Check your local listings for when TMZ is on in your area or catch up on past episodes!

'Real Housewives of Potomac' Ashley Darby Files for Divorce ... Settlement Already Worked Out

Ashley Darby and her estranged husband, Michael, are finally moving forward with their divorce ... TMZ has learned.

Online court records show ... the "Real Housewives of Potomac" star filed to end her marriage -- more than 2 years after separating from the businessman.

It sounds like the exes' divorce will wrap up pretty neatly, Michael tells TMZ ... they've already reached "an amicable and fair settlement" -- further sharing that they had a prenup. He tells us ... Ashley's lawyers filed their agreed settlement with the court today ... which includes their decision to share custody of their 2 children, sons Dean and Dylan.

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi We're Leavin' This Trump Dump!!!

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have bid adieu to the United States ... and Donald Trump's election win was the driving force ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Ellen and Portia have settled in a new home in the Cotswolds -- a region in South West England, about 2 hours from London.

We're told the couple scooped up the place before the election ... but were "very disillusioned" with Trump's victory ... and, as one source put it, they immediately decided "to get the hell out."

Travis Scott Coachella '25 Will Be ALL NEW EVERYTHING... Don't Say I Didn't Warn You!!!

TMZ Hip Hop broke the story earlier today that Travis Scott is co-headlining Coachella next year and La Flame is confirming he's coming to the desert with a VENGEANCE ... he's gonna OWN the show!!!

Coachella also rolled out its full lineup today and just like we told you, Travis is shutting down the Saturday nights with a special performance -- which he says will be a completely new chapter.

He's also putting his competition on notice ... Coachella is still several months away but he says it doesn't matter because whatever he's doing has never been done before. 🫨

Artem and Nikki Settle Their Divorce ... We Want To Move On!!!

Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella are about to start a new chapter in their lives ... because we've learned they've settled their divorce.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Artem and Nikki went to mediation earlier this month and hammered out a divorce settlement.

Our sources tell us Artem and Nikki decided to quickly settle their divorce because they both want to move on, in part because it was getting very expensive to pay lawyers ... plus the whole process was becoming emotionally draining.

Christine Quinn Heatin' Up In Mexico ... Hot Bikini Shots!

Christine Quinn may not be heating up the set of "Selling Sunset" anymore, but she's definitely making the beach sizzle in Mexico!

Check out our gallery and see Christine dressed in her bikini and showing off her sandy cheeks while lying on an outdoor chaise lounge and reading a book. But that's only for starters!

As you click through the gallery, you'll see even more surprises we're sure you're gonna love.

Clad primarily in the same bathing suit, Christine is seen sitting and standing on a swing, hanging out at a bar, posing on a bed, cooling off in a pool, taking a stroll along the beach and more.

Take a look for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

Travis Scott Finally Playing Coachella!!! Along with Post, Gaga & Green Day

Travis Scott's finally playing the gig that's been 5 years in the making -- he's secured a special guest spot at Coachella 2025 ... TMZ Hip Hop has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge of the festival's next lineup tell us Travis will hit the stage Saturday night for what will mark his first time back at Coachella since 2017 -- not that he and the concert organizers haven't tried several times to get him back there since then.

Trav was originally supposed to be a headliner in 2020, but the COVID pandemic shut that down. Then, the make-good was scheduled to happen in 2022 -- but the Astroworld tragedy happened in Houston in late 2021, so he was taken off the lineup.

Jay Leno On The Fast Track To Recovery!!! Ditches Eye Patch After Fall

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Jay Leno isn’t letting a gnarly facial injury slow him down -- he was spotted living it up, cruising around L.A. in his fancy McLaren like a total boss.

Check out this clip of Jay pulling over in his flashy orange McLaren sports car to give a health update -- explaining he ditched the eye patch he was rocking earlier this week ... because his eye finally opened up after being swollen shut.

Despite the good news, Jay was still sporting a massive black-and-blue bruise on his face,  and he had his arm in a sling while out and about later Tuesday.

CMA Awards Biggest Moments Through The Years

The CMA Awards are set to bring out the biggest stars in country music ... with Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning hosting the major awards show in Nashville Wednesday night.

Like in years past, a number of stars are expected to hit the stage as presenters, winners, and performers ... with this year's lineup already including Post Malone, Luke Combs, Shaboozey, and Kacey Musgraves, among others.

They follow in the footsteps of several greats, who've graced the CMA Awards stage with their superstar presence. In fact, with the awards show only hours away, we can't help but reminisce about some of the show's most iconic moments.

Kim Zolciak & Kroy Biermann Dispute Started While Kim Moved Stuff Out ... Cops Warned Pair to Keep Distance From One Another

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's most recent call to cops started when she allegedly tried to take a bunch of stuff from the house ... sparking verbal arguments between the two.

TMZ has obtained the incident report from police ... with officers saying they arrived at the house Monday and found Kim waiting, who they say asked them to stand by while she gathered some belongings from their shared Georgia mansion.

Milton Police say they told Zolciak to grab essential items and quickly leave the home ... explaining they couldn't wait around all day while KZ moved out.

Florida High School Football Coach Allegedly Watched Porn in Class Caught on Video

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A Florida high school coach has been suspended from his job after allegedly watching porn in the middle of a classroom ... and it appears he was caught on video taken by a student.

New video, obtained by CBS Miami, is circulating online allegedly showing the head football coach of Miami Jackson Senior High School, Max Edwards, watching performers get down and dirty ... while a student films him watching the graphic material online.

Watch the clip ... the man's face is never shown, but his computer screen is -- and, while it's blurred-out here, it certainly was not when this person was watching the alleged porn.