Ozzy Osbourne & Axl Rose Rock Gods Meet for First Time EVER!!! 'At My Age You Don't Get to Meet Many Legends'
Ozzy Osbourne and Axl Rose met for the very first time in their lives over the weekend, and that's left fans shocked the two rock icons finally crossed paths.
Ozzy shared a backstage photo on Instagram on Monday, of himself and the Guns N’ Roses frontman shaking hands, writing ... "My first time meeting Axl Rose, at my age you don’t get to meet many legends, seriously an utter gentleman." The photo was from Saturday’s "Back to the Beginning" concert in Birmingham, England.
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A day earlier, Axl posted his own heartfelt message on X, calling the show "extremely overwhelming" and gushing about meeting the Prince of Darkness. "MET OZZY!! (Crazy we’d never met b4!!) He was really great!! Was great to meet Sabbath!!"
denise richards 'I'll Never Get Divorced Again' ... Marriage Ends Four Months Later
Denise Richards once swore she'd never walk down the divorce path again -- but months later, her marriage to Aaron Phypers came to a crashing end.
During a March episode of her Bravo reality series "Denise Richards & Her Wild Things," she admitted, "It’s not easy being married to me," to which her now soon to be ex-husband agreed, joking, "But this is it. I’m done."
At the time, Richards doubled down on her commitment, saying, "Yeah, I’m never getting divorced again. Even if we hate each other, I’m not gonna f***ing get divorced."
Blake Lively To Be Deposed Next Week Amid Baldoni Legal Drama
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Blake Lively is ready for a major development in her ongoing legal war with Justin Baldoni ... 'cause she'll be sitting for a deposition soon ... TMZ has confirmed.
A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... Baldoni's legal team will depose Blake next Thursday in New York. The exact location, we're told, has not been determined.

Our source tells us it'll just be Blake and her legal team in the room ... husband Ryan Reynolds isn't expected to be in the deposition proceedings.
'16 & Pregnant' Whitney Purvis DEA Busted Reality Star Along With Cops ... After Victim's Fentanyl O.D. Death
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Whitney Purvis has double the trouble with the authorities -- not only was the "16 and Pregnant" star picked up by local police, but the feds also arrested her and are now investigating the case ... TMZ has learned.
Jae W. Chung, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, tells TMZ ... Whitney was busted Monday by Atlanta-based DEA agents and officers from the Rome Police Department in Georgia.
As we first reported ...Whitney was hit with state charges of involuntary manslaughter and drug offenses in connection with the fentanyl death of John Mark Harris.
richard simmons personal items hit auction block ... 'Slimmons' Studio Sign Can Be Yours!!!
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Richard Simmons is getting one final standing ovation -- this time from collectors and fans around the world as his personal items have hit the auction ... TMZ has learned.
Bonhams Auction House in Los Angeles says it's auctioning off over 200 of the famous fitness instructor's personal items -- bedazzled tank tops and branded VHS tapes to memorabilia from his workout empire. The collection celebrates Simmons' four-decade legacy.
Among the star items hitting the block are his signature "Sweatin' to the Oldies" ensemble, worn during a 2012 Slimmons class, a bedazzled "Hummingbird" tank top worn at the 2013 MTV VMAs, a custom "Pom Pom Ball" tank from a 2011 appearance and over 100 glittering tank tops and shorts, each estimated between $200-300.
Simone Biles Fuels Boob Job Speculation ... W/ Steamy Vacay Bikini Pics
Simone Biles isn't just setting the internet on fire with her stunning looks on vacation, she also has fans debating ... boob job or not?!
The Team USA GOAT posted several steamy shots while on vacay with her NFL star husband Jonathan Owens in Belize, and it's nearly impossible to ignore the obvious.
Speculation began to heat up last week when the 7x Olympic gold medalist shared another set of snaps from her getaway, and many pointed out the apparent change in her appearance.
Paul Rodriguez I'm Not Using ... Just Helping My Pals Who Are!!!
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Paul Rodriguez is making it clear to us he's clean -- but admits that heartbreakingly, his home’s turned into a refuge for addicts.
TMZ caught up with the comedy veteran and he opened up about the tragic overdose death of his close friend Donald Serrato right inside his home last year -- saying he has no regrets in letting him stay there, 'cause he’d rather it happen under his roof than out on the streets.

Paul says he’s lost too many friends to drug addiction -- and while he’s never battled it himself, watching others suffer cuts deep. That’s why he’s all in on being a real friend, even if opening his door means carrying some heavy baggage.
Celebs Go 'Back To The Future' For Zany Paris Fashion Show
Cardi B, Dua Lipa, Karol G and several more celebs understood the assignment going into a “Back to the Future”-themed fashion show in Paris ... in digs that looked like a gala from "The Jetsons"!!!
The assignment was actually centered inside the famed Petit Palais art museum for Schiaparelli’s Fall/Winter 2025-26 Haute Couture show, by Daniel Roseberry.
Cardi wasn't joined by her NFL beau Stefon Diggs -- she may have already cut him loose -- but still donned shoulder pads big enough to stop a blitz in a stark black gown covered in a quilted fringe.
'16 & Pregnant' Star Whitney Purvis Arrested For Involuntary Manslaughter
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Whitney Purvis is in police custody after being arrested for felony involuntary manslaughter involving a fatal overdose ... TMZ has learned.
The "16 and Pregnant" star was busted Monday by sheriff's deputies in Floyd County, GA ... according to online records. The involuntary manslaughter charge is for intentionally distributing a drug called Tranq -- a combo of Fentanyl and Xylazine.
Cops say the Tranq caused the victim -- John Mark Harris -- to suffer a toxic overdose.
Philadelphia Mass Shooting Video Shows Warzone on Street Gunmen Empty Their Clips

A deadly gunfight in a dense Philadelphia neighborhood killed three people and wounded 10 ... and video from the mass shooting resembles a combat zone.
Ring camera footage shows multiple gunmen unleashing a barrage of bullets from a packed porch in the middle of a crowded street ... with unarmed women ducking for cover and crawling over each other to get out of harm's way.
People run for safety and hide behind cars as bullets slice through the air -- then at least two gunmen return fire ... emptying their clips.
Soulja Boy Smash-and-Grab Thieves Hit SODMG Store in L.A. ... Shattered Glass, Merch Missing
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Soulja Boy woke up to some heartbreaking news ... some heartless saps broke into his beloved SODMG flagship store in L.A., and TMZ Hip Hop has the ghastly aftermath -- of the $25K worth of damages!!!

See our footage from the scene for yourself ... disrespectful thieves went straight through the front door of Soulja's store -- without a key, leaving mounds of broken glass on the ground on Melrose.
The store's boarded up for the day ... and adding insult to injury, there's already a fresh coat of graffiti on the entrance door.
Dua Lipa vs. Kylie Jenner Who'd You Rather?! (Spotted Celebs Edition)
This side-by-side of Dua Lipa and Kylie Jenner is a real mind-blower 🤯 ... Both sexy stars stripped down to their feisty animal-print bikinis -- but which spotted celeb are you takin' a dip with?
The question here is: Who'd you rather?!
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Michael Madsen Recently Sober Before His Death ... After Years-Long Battle With Alcohol
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Michael Madsen was making enormous strides in his recovery from alcoholism ... right up until just before his tragic death.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Madsen was sober in recent months, making a consistent and valiant effort to turn his life around. But, those close to him remain uncertain about his state of mind in the days leading up to his passing. Everyone around him was hoping and believed he was still working his program.
The beloved actor spent years in and out of rehabilitation programs as he battled alcohol addiction ... while also struggling with depression and grappling with personal hardships, like a troubled marriage -- and his son's untimely death. We are told he was constantly in and out of phases of trying to get his alcoholism under control.
Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom Co-Parenting Is Easy On A Yacht!!!
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom seem to be off to a great start in their new relationship dynamic ... because they're making the co-parenting thing look easy ... with an assist from a mega yacht.
The exes were spotted together Sunday on a big boat sailing along Italy's Amalfi Coast ... the first time we've seen them together since we first reported their split.
Katy slipped on a black bikini and Orlando was shirtless aboard a floating paradise ... they played with their 4-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove, and mingled with Jeff Bezos and his new wife, Lauren, who seemingly came aboard for the day.
Epstein Files FBI Gun Shy On Prosecuting?!?
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The feds are hesitant to pursue criminal charges against powerful men named in the Jeffrey Epstein files because they aren't confident they can secure a conviction ... at least according to investigative reporter Tara Palmeri.
Tara's been covering the Epstein case for years now, and she joined us on "TMZ Live" Monday to give us her read on the DOJ/FBI memo announcing no "further disclosure" and no investigations against uncharged third parties.
While Tara agrees there's no client list, she says the FBI definitely has evidence linking the rich and powerful to Epstein's prostitution ring ... but she says the memo makes them sound gun-shy about prosecuting.

Ozzy Osbourne Bark at the Groom Proposal to Kelly Shocks at Final Show!!!
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Ozzy Osbourne was floored by his daughter's surprise engagement at his final show ... and the heavy metal legend couldn't be happier for the soon-to-be-married couple!
Sharon Osbourne tells TMZ ... she and Ozzy are over the moon about Kelly's engagement to Slipknot DJ/keyboardist Sid Wilson, calling it the perfect end to the perfect show. Sharon makes one thing crystal clear ... she wants "a lot more babies" from Kelly and Sid, who already have a young son.

While Ozzy was surprised by the timing of the proposal, he knew it was a long time coming. Sharon tells us Sid asked the Osbournes for permission to marry their daughter a while back ... and about 3-4 months ago, Sid told Sharon he was going to propose to Kelly at Ozzy's final show, deciding to keep it as a surprise for both Ozzy and Kelly.