TMZ.com Home

The tragic news of the passing of Kirk Herbstreit's beloved dog, Ben, made its way to the Oval Office ... with President Joe Biden sending his condolences in an emotional letter to the football announcer and his family following the loss.

"Ben brought so much comfort and unconditional love to millions of Americans across our nation," POTUS wrote in the note. "In your most joyful moments and most grief-stricken days, he was there, sensitive to every unspoken feeling and emotion."

"I know what it is like to lose a beloved pet, and I hope you can find some comfort in cherishing the beautiful memories you shared with Ben. He was a good boy."

NYPD has clear footage of the killer who opened fire on UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan ... but only from behind the suspect.

Cops released the surveillance images captured Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel on 6th Ave and 54th Street ... and it shows 50-year-old Thompson strolling into the hotel by himself around 6:45 AM. The shooter walks up behind him, draws a handgun and starts shooting from less than 10 feet away.

It appears the suspect fired his weapon, which was fitted with a silencer, at least 3 times ... before fleeing into an alleyway on the other side of the street. Police say he made his getaway on a bicycle, which was captured on a different surveillance camera, and rode into Central Park ... just a few blocks away.

Francesca Eastwood just dodged a felony domestic violence charge ... and it looks like she’s celebrating a little too hard, judging by these pics from her wild night out.

Clint Eastwood’s daughter was living her best life, stumbling out of West Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont on Tuesday, when she took a chaotic tumble to the ground.

The pics will definitely give you a laugh -- it's clear she partied a little too hard 'cause it wasn't even like she was rocking heels to throw off her balance. Nope, she was in comfy sneakers and still went down!

Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla owned part of the year with their "Hot Girl Summer" tour -- and Billboard is recognizing them as the hottest one-two punch of female rappers for 2024!!!

The chart-thumping publication crowned GloRilla as the hottest, followed by Meg at the No. 2 slot, above the likes of Latto, Sexyy Red and Doechii ... pretty impressive considering Glo was Meg's tour opener!!!

The Houston hottie started the year scorching with her first solo No. 1 hit -- the "Hiss" diss aimed at Nicki Minaj and her self-titled album.

Barry Keoghan is focusing on his job in the wake of his split from Sabrina Carpenter ... shooting movie scenes in downtown Los Angeles after news of their breakup.

The Irish actor was spotted on the set of "Crime 101" ... rocking platinum blond hair for some scenes at a Denny's ... the first time we've seen Barry since the split.

Barry appeared to have a motorcycle helmet and jacket in hand as he walked into the store as cameras were rolling. The thriller is due out next year and his costars include Halle Berry, Chris Hemsworth and Nick Nolte ... among others.

Lori Harvey is jumping on the popular no-pants trend ... swapping classic bottoms for fishnet tights during a recent outing in Paris, France.

Check it out ... Steve Harvey's daughter hit the streets of the City of Light in a black Balenciaga sweatshirt, tan stilettos, and dark fishnets -- a particularly revealing look for a December day if you ask us.

The model certainly put it all out there with her skimpy ensemble, as her designer sweatshirt failed to cover her round rump ... which was fully on display in the see-through tights as she climbed into the back of a black SUV.

Drake had to fend off the "20-v-1" attack in the 2024 Rap Wars -- but the battles didn't hurt his Spotify streams ... he's maintained his place on the throne for all rappers!!!

On Wednesday, Drake came in as the closest rapper to Taylor Swift's record-breaking Spotify Wrapped, making him the platform's top Hip Hop draw for the 8th year in a row!!!

While The Weeknd's fusion pop and Bad Bunny's Latin trap ranked higher overall ... Drake was the platform's most-streamed rapper on the Global and United States artists charts.

Heartbreak for Harry Jowsey -- he’s just shared that his dad has died.

The reality TV personality opened up on IG Wednesday morning, sharing a heartfelt post with throwback pics of his father ... writing in the caption, "I love you Dad, I miss you. I’ll catch you on the other side ❤️✨🕊️."

The devastating news clarifies the cryptic Instagram Story he shared the night before, featuring a broken-heart emoji and a white dove atop a black background.

Disney fans have nothing to worry about ... 'cause the upcoming horror flick based on "Steamboat Willie" is not going to undo any of Mickey's magic, says a star of "Screamboat."

Here's the deal ... the ultra-bloody indie horror movie takes the OG Mickey Mouse character and drops him in a slasher film -- all thanks to the character now being in the public domain.

Tyler Posey, who stars in "Screamboat," tells TMZ ... there is nothing for Mouseketeers to worry about ... 'cause the the killer rodent in his movie is clearly not Mickey.

Tina Knowles is one proud mama -- so confident in Beyoncé’s talent, even the biggest achievements don’t surprise her anymore!

We caught up with Tina in West Hollywood Tuesday, and while she said it was nice to see her daughter named the Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century by Billboard, she made it clear -- titles like that are just part of the gig for the both of them.

Check out the clip ... 'cause Tina also spilled the tea on Beyoncé’s upcoming halftime performance for one of the NFL’s Christmas Day matchups on Netflix!

Jason Kelce seems to believe Taylor Swift is working her magic on the Kansas City Chiefs ... but Travis is having none of that talk -- calling his brother a "d***head" for entertaining a popular internet conspiracy.

The playful back and forth went down on the latest episode of the Kelce brothers' "New Heights" podcast ... when the two were having a conversation about sports movies.

Travis brought up the classic "Angels in the Outfield" film and explained he'd love to feel what it's like to have a higher being on his side during games ... and Jason hinted the tight end's girlfriend is generating a similar effect on his Chiefs.

Kim Kardashian is seemingly channeling her ex-husband's new wife for her latest bold look ... rocking a white thong bodysuit, tights, and heels for a nighttime e-bike ride.

Check it out ... the SKIMS founder put on a skimpy display for her evening activity, where she straddled an electric bike in an ensemble not exactly fit for the open road. However, Kim did make safety a priority, as she wore a helmet and scarf to protect her head and face from any possible accidents.

The reality TV star's getup was certainly reminiscent of the ones previously worn by Bianca Censori, who wed Kim's ex Kanye West in December 2022. The Yeezy architect is known for her nearly nude signature style, often stepping out in all-tights ensembles or itty-bitty outfits.

Taylor Swift is set to close out her "Eras" tour shows this weekend, but is still making time for her friends ... stepping out for a girls' night with BFF Gigi Hadid in NYC.

Check it out ... the pop star hit the town Tuesday evening in an all-black ensemble, featuring a simple quarter-length sleeve top and a chic bubble skirt. She rounded out her look with some noticeable bling ... carrying a sparkling purse and wearing a diamond bracelet, necklace and earrings.

Gigi brought a bit of color to their night out, wearing a monochromatic look made of nearly all burgundy -- aside from her dark leather purse.

Britney Spears is back at it, dancing through her latest drama -- sharing some new clips the day after she touched down in Mexico, fresh off her claim she’s moving there.

After her birthday Monday and amid her whirlwind trip, Britney’s giving her fans a taste of the familiar, serving up some of her eccentric dance moves.

Britney's all decked out in a revealing silver dress as she twirls, snaps, and strikes a series of poses. She even throws in a seductive walk away from the camera for some added allure.

Kiss the days of the family-friendly Kiss Cam goodbye ... there was another NSFW moment, courtesy of two Sacramento Kings fans, who used their screen time for nefarious reasons!

The moment occurred during a break in the action during the second quarter of the Kings vs. Houston Rockets game Tuesday night in Sac Town ... with the team showing couples from around the arena on the Kiss Cam.

While most fans stayed on script ... one woman took it to a much more raunchy level, mimicking oral sex on her man.

Gleb Savchenko and Brooks Nader are setting the record straight on their relationship ... confirming they have taken their connection off the dance floor.

We caught up with the "Dancing with the Stars" partners outside South Beverly Grill in Beverly Hills Tuesday night, where the Gleb and Brooks made it clear they're so much more than a showmance.

As Gleb put it ... he and Brooks "are together" after being on and off throughout filming 'DWTS' -- declaring their connection is "real."