Malcolm-Jamal Warner 'Cosby Show' Alum Dead at 54 ... Accidental Drowning
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3:40 PM PT -- TMZ has just learned there was a second individual who was injured during the incident. The Costa Rican Red Cross tells TMZ ... the second individual was rushed to a local clinic in critical condition. Their current condition is unknown.
3:10 PM PT -- Judicial Investigation Agency tells TMZ ... Malcolm was rescued by bystanders and taken to the shore where he received aid from the Costa Rican Red Cross. He was declared dead at the scene. The body was sent to the Judicial Morgue in San JoaquÃn de Flores, Heredia for an autopsy.
10:53 AM PT -- Warner died of asphyxia after he was caught by a high current in the ocean, according to ABC News. His body was reportedly found Sunday afternoon.
"The Cosby Show" alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died in Costa Rica at the age of 54, TMZ has learned.
TMZ has a reliable source who says Warner died as a result of an accidental drowning while he was vacationing with his daughter.
As you know, Malcolm‑Jamal Warner straight‑up owned the '80s as Theodore Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," snagging an Emmy nod and locking in his spot in TV royalty.
Billy Joel Surprises Pedicab Playing His Song ... New York State of Mind!!!
Billy Joel just gave a couple tourists the memory of a lifetime ... because he pulled up on their pedicab as they tooled through the Big Apple listening to one of his famous tracks.
The music icon was driving through NYC when he came across a pedicab blasting "New York State of Mind" ... so he rolled down his window and shook the driver's hand.
A couple women riding in the pedicab started beaming and they excitedly asked Billy how he was feeling after canceling a bunch of shows due to a brain disorder diagnosis.
Billy posted video of the interaction, but the clip cuts out before he answers the woman's question. However, he told Bill Maher on the 'Club Random' podcast he was mostly doing fine and the brain issue caused him to feel like he was on a boat all the time.
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Project Pat 2 Arrested In Connection With Son's Murder ... Suspected Shooter Is A Juvenile
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Three 6 Mafia star Project Pat's son was killed in January and law enforcement now believes they've nabbed the people responsible.
Law enforcement sources working the case in Memphis tell TMZ Hip Hop that U.S. Marshals recently took a 19-year-old woman named Talia Jones into custody in Minnesota for her alleged role in the killing of Patrick Houston, Jr. ... which they believe may have been the result of a targeted robbery that turned fatal.
Jones remains in custody and is expected to be extradited to Memphis to face charges. Houston Jr. was only 21 at the time of his death.
Bill Cosby Malcolm-Jamal's Death Feels Like My Son's Murder
Bill Cosby is reacting to the sudden death of "The Cosby Show" alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner ... and it's taking him back to a dark time in his life -- his son's murder.
Cosby's rep, Andrew Wyatt, tells TMZ ... when Bill got the call that Warner died on vacation in Costa Rica, it reminded him of being in the studio filming "The Cosby Show" in January 1997, when he got a call informing him that his son Ennis Cosby was shot dead in a failed robbery attempt.
Wyatt says news of Malcolm-Jamal's death hit him the same way as Ennis' murder ... the two used to play together when they were younger and "were amazing together."
Donald Trump Where's The Beef, Kohberger? I Want Answers On Your Murders!!!
President Trump is weighing in on the Bryan Kohberger case — and he's demanding answers from the confessed killer of 4 University of Idaho college students.
The commander-in-chief took to his Truth Social platform Monday and fired off one of his usual not-so-subtle messages, kicking things off by describing the murdered students as "wonderful young souls."
Trump then pointed out Kohberger cut a plea deal that spared him the death penalty ... noting that the butcher will spend the rest of his days doing hard time behind bars.
Megyn Kelly Jennifer Lopez Has Gone Full Soft Porn Star!!!
Jennifer Lopez has been serving up all the sexy, suggestive moves onstage like she’s living her best life -- but Megyn Kelly just showed up to crash the party and pour ice water on the heat!
The controversial commentator re‑posted a clip on X of the 55‑year‑old’s super steamy dance break at the Cook Music Festival in Tenerife -- and delivered an icy, cutting jab: "So she’s a soft porn star now. Great choices!"
Of course, Megyn’s fans piled into the comments, echoing her shade and dragging J Lo for the performance.
But you can bet your bottom dollar J Lo isn’t giving two F's … she was in her element on that stage -- crawling across the floor, nearly locking lips with one dancer, then bending over and backing it up on another’s crotch like the queen of her own show.
55 year old Jennifer Lopez puts on shocking raunchy performance while crawling on all fours with male dancers. pic.twitter.com/ZMXx7oaXud
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) July 20, 2025 @OliLondonTV
As you may have seen, loads of pop stars are striking hyper‑sexual poses onstage these days -- Sabrina Carpenter’s been getting plenty of buzz for it.
But Megyn and her crew say J Lo didn't just push the envelope... she licked it, sealed it, and sent it straight to XXX-ville!
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Matt Leinart Not 'Da One' For Rihanna ... Lip Blister Derailed Our Date!!!
The biggest fumble of Matt Leinart's career happened off the gridiron -- the former quarterback revealed he took Rihanna on a date back in the day ... but an unwelcome appearance torpedoed the whole thing.
The ex-USC Trojans superstar broke it all down on his "Throwbacks" podcast with "Entourage" star Jerry Ferrara ... when he reminisced on working with show guest Josh Richman to set up some one-on-one time with the singer at Teddy's nightclub in L.A.
Leinart said the odds already weren't in his favor after two previous attempts ... but what REALLY put the final nail in the coffin was a "f***ing ginormous blister" on his lip from being out in the sun too long.
Denise Richards Lunch date with daughters amid divorce ... no wedding ring!!!
Denise Richards was spotted for the first time since explosive allegations surfaced amid her split from husband Aaron Phypers -- and she appeared calm and collected, noticeably without her wedding ring.
The actress was spotted enjoying lunch with her daughters at Cross Creek in Malibu on Sunday, keeping things low-key despite the storm brewing behind the scenes. She appeared casual yet chic as the family dined together.
At one point, the mood shifted when Denise took a phone call and was seen pacing around the shopping center, visibly engrossed in the conversation.
A$AP Rocky Wheelchair Bound ... Getting a Lot of Help From Friends
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3:27 PM PT -- According to sources, A$AP Rocky was recovering from minor dental surgery at the time, but he's doing A--OK now!!!
A$AP Rocky was recently spotted out and about without his usual bounce in his step -- instead, the rapper needed a wheelchair just to get inside a car!!!
TMZ Hip Hop obtained the puzzling pics and video of Rocky being assisted into a custom yellow Hummer outside an office in West Hollywood.
Rocky's face looks completely distressed as his head can be seen poking out from under a blanket as two bodyguards help him into the whip.
'Selling Sunset' Emma Hernan Breaks Up With On/Off BF Blake Davis ... I'm Single!!!
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Emma Hernan’s romance with Blake Davis? Officially off the shelf -- TMZ’s learned she’s back on the market!
Sources close to the situation tell TMZ the "Selling Sunset" star was on a solo trip to her hometown in June when her on-again, off-again BF Blake sparked a public feud with her costar Chrishell Stause … and we're told Emma saw a side of him that turned her all the way off.
We’re told Blake’s been blowing up her phone trying to patch things up after their split following a rocky year and a half -- but Emma’s over it and ready to dive back into the dating pool.
Los Angeles Club Car Crash Driver Plows Into Crowd In New Video ... Miracle No One Died
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This is tough to watch ... new footage shows the moment a driver plowed into a group of people outside a bustling East Hollywood nightclub ... and you see bodies start flying.
TMZ obtained video from Saturday morning's horrific incident outside the Vermont Hollywood club ... and it shows a group of clubgoers walking down the sidewalk when suddenly a car comes zooming towards them, hitting them with the bumper and sending bodies toppling onto the hood.
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The impact sends bodies flying in all directions and the car speeds out of frame ... continuing along the street and leaving a trail of destruction ... as clubgoers, pedestrians and street vendors were also struck.
Victoria Pedretti Hey 'You'... Guess What? I'm Engaged!!!
"You" star Victoria Pedretti just leveled up … she’s officially off the market and rocking that fiancée status!
The actress dropped a cute pic dump Monday with her lucky guy, photographer-artist Ethan Delorenzo -- and yep, the pair is looking loved up in one shot ... staring into each other's eyes.
The pair have kept their romance pretty low‑key, but Victoria made it crystal clear they’re solid as ever, captioning the post, "It’s no secret I’m deeply in love or that I’m engaged to Ethan. I tell everyone I meet."
Hunter Biden on George Clooney F You And Everyone Around You ... My Dad's Better Than You Bums!!!
Hunter Biden is going scorched Earth on George Clooney and a bunch of other Democrats he blames for turning on his father and torpedoing his reelection bid.
Joe Biden's son unloads on Clooney in a new interview with YouTube personality Andrew Callaghan ... dropping a ton of f-bombs and ripping George for being more of a brand than a decent actor.
Hunter Biden just went off on the Democratic Party:
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"Fuck him and everybody around him... George Clooney is not a fucking an actor. He's a brand."
"James Carville hasn't won a race in 40 fucking years."
"David Axelrod had one success in his political life and that was Barack… pic.twitter.com/Cdk9t29gwZ
Hunter's still pissed at George for last year's guest essay in the New York Times where Clooney called for Democrats to nominate someone else to run against Donald Trump ... and HB says Clooney had no right to wade into politics there.
Baby on Board? Madison LeCroy's Top Picks for New Parents
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Have a charming new addition on the way? Southern Charm's Madison LeCroy knows all about being a new mom and has handpicked her must-haves for newborns.
Whether you're still looking for that perfect car seat or a bedside bassinet that'll soothe your baby to sleep, Madison -- who just gave birth to her second child -- rounded up all of her favs from Graco … available on Amazon now!
And if your pre-baby to-do list is still miles long, you can get all your shopping done on Graco’s storefront and have it delivered to your door in no time.
adam lambert unloads los angeles home for millions!!!
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Adam Lambert is turning the page on his Hollywood Hills chapter -- but it’s not without a little sting in the wallet … TMZ has learned.
Real estate sources tell us the Grammy-nominated singer sold his hillside estate on Monday for $6.2 million. That's below the $7.375 million price tag he slapped on it back in May. Adam shelled out $6.5 mil for it when he bought the place in 2018.
Still, the house is nothing short of show-stopping -- with four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and enough resort-style amenities to make you feel like you’re on a permanent vacation. It's got all the bells and whistles ... a sparkling pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and a private gym.
The property has long been a jewel in Lambert's real estate portfolio, often making cameo appearances on his socials thanks to its sleek architecture and sweeping city views.
As we told you ... Adam's been spending less time in L.A. and more time in New York City.
Greg Holcomb of Carolwood Estates held the listing and had no comment.
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Pete DeJoy dropped an official statement on Astronomer’s site, saying after a decade of building this biz, they’ve been tested time and again -- and every time, they’ve come out stronger. Translation: they plan to ride out this controversy the same way.
Pete added the past few days brought media frenzy most companies -- let alone a niche data-and-AI startup -- never see, so the spotlight’s been surreal for the team.