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Byron Allen says losing Louie Anderson so closely on the heels of Bob Saget’s death is a tremendous gut punch to comedians … who were more like family than co-workers. The TV mogul, who bonded with Louie over several decades, joined us on “TMZ live” to take us behind the scenes of their most recent gig together … the Byron-produced game show, “Funny You Should Ask.” Byron says Louie lived to make everyone laugh — even when cameras weren’t rolling — and always preached kindness above all else. There was one thing that especially stood out for Byron, though… he says every time they wrapped up their show, Louie would give him a hug and say “I love you. He would say goodbye to us as if it was the last time we were going to see him.” As we reported, Anderson died Friday morning after battling lymphoma — and Byron explained why we’ve heard so many celebs — especially comedians — gushing about Louie and Bob. He told us they’re a tight-knit group, really a family, because they all came up together — more than 40 years ago — when no one knew their names. Referring to the sadly growing list of entertainers who’ve passed in the last month, Byron said, “God is snatching up a lot of angels, and it’s painful.” Read Full Article

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Steroids contributed to the shocking and sudden death of bodybuilder George Peterson … autopsy results, obtained by TMZ Sports, revealed. In the documents, officials say Peterson died due to “sudden cardiac dysrhythmia due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease.” They note in the docs that “anabolic steroid use” was a contributing factor. Officials ruled the manner of death as “natural.” He was just 37 years old. As we previously reported, Peterson — aka “Da Bull” — was found dead in October in Orlando … just before he was set to compete in a top bodybuilding competition. His coach and close friend Justin Miller said at the time Peterson was in great spirits just before his death, saying the bodybuilder was pumped for the show. But, tragically, Miller said he found Peterson face down on the floor of his hotel room before the bodybuilder was able to compete. Medical personnel was unable to save him, Miller said. Peterson was a star on the bodybuilding circuit … he won the Classic Physique competition at the 2019 Arnold Classic and competed in the Olympia four times. RIP. Read Full Article

Meat Loaf — the singer with some monstrous hits — has died at the age of 74. The singer’s manager, Michael Greene, confirmed Meat Loaf died Thursday night. Sources with knowledge tell TMZ … he was supposed to attend a business dinner earlier this week for a show he’s working on — “I’d Do Anything for Love” — but the dinner was canceled because he became seriously ill with COVID. Sources tell us that his condition quickly became critical. Our sources say Meat Loaf has been outspoken about COVID, railing with folks in Australia recently about vaccine mandates. We do not know if he was vaccinated. Greene added that Meat Loaf’s wife and 2 daughters were by his side when he passed away. Meat Loaf was one of the greatest rock singers of all time. His 1977 “Bat Out of Hell” album sold an astounding 65 million copies. That album produced several hits, including “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad,” which charted at #11 on Billboard. Meat Loaf followed up with a sequel years later — “Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell” – which produced a number 1 hit, “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That).” He won a Grammy for Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance. Meat Loaf also appeared in a ton of movies and TV shows, including “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Spice World: The Movie” and “Fight Club” He also performed in the musical “Hair,” both on and off-Broadway. His real name was Marvin Lee Aday. As for how he acquired the name of a delicious meal … his football coach named him Meat Loaf because of his weight. His first band was called Meat Loaf Soul. Now get this … his first album was a duet with a singer named Stoney and it was released on Motown. Meat Loaf appeared on “TMZ Live” back in 2014, promoting his new show in Vegas. We last got Meat Loaf in NYC back in 2019, where he told us why his stage name should appeal to vegetarians and vegans alike. BTW … Meat Loaf was a vegetarian from 1981 to 1992. In 2019, he tried becoming a vegan. He once said, “There have been vegetarians who wouldn’t speak to me because of my name.” In fact, he was a big fan of singer k.d. lang and wanted to meet her but he says she refused because of his name. He says he stopped being a fan after that!! Read Full Article

Garrett Hedlund is still being haunted by his 2020 DUI bust … because now he’s facing a lawsuit from a family that claims he crashed into their car before being arrested. According to a lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, the family members — a mother and her 3 children — claim they were riding in a Nissan Sentra when Garrett passed out drunk behind the wheel of his Jeep, ran a red light and slammed into them. In the docs, the family claims the ‘Tron’ actor was driving at a high rate of speed and was over twice the legal limit for alcohol at the time of the crash. They also claim he tried to flee the scene after the accident and didn’t call an ambulance for them. The mom says she and her 3 children were eventually transported to different hospitals after sustaining injuries in the Jan. 24, 2020 crash. Garrett was arrested for DUI that same night and court records show he pled no contest to a DUI charge in Feb. 2020, and was sentenced to 3 years probation. The family is suing Garrett for damages. We reached out to Garrett’s camp … so far, no word back. Read Full Article

Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay will play in K.C.’s huge playoff game against the Buffalo Bills despite being arrested this week … Andy Reid just announced. The Chiefs’ head coach told media members that Gay practiced on Friday … and will suit up for the team on Sunday even though he was just in a Kansas jail cell less than 24 hours ago. As for why, Reid said, “I decided he’d play. I’m not going to get into conversations. But I decided that after just hearing some of the information there.” As we reported, Gay was arrested just before midnight on Wednesday … after he was accused of breaking a vacuum and other items during an argument with the mother of his child in Overland Park. Gay was hit with a charge of misdemeanor criminal damage … though he pled not guilty in court hours later — and was eventually released. Gay’s rep, Maxx Lepselter, said in a statement just before his release from custody that he expected a quick resolution to the case. “Likely just pays a fine and replaces vacuum,” Lepselter said. “Nothing more, all should be resolved today with no further issues.” Gay is one of the Chiefs’ better defenders — he’s started 11 games for the team this season, recording two interceptions. Read Full Article

TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. If you find yourself tossing and turning at night, you’re not alone. In the U.S., 62 percent of adults aren’t satisfied with their sleep. And one of the main reasons people aren’t getting quality sleep is because they simply aren’t comfortable. That’s right, one of the leading causes of sleep loss is a lack of comfort. And comfort is truly unique to you and your personal experience. So when it comes to custom comfort, you need to know about the first and only customizable pillow brand, Pluto Pillows. Pluto Pillow makes sure you sleep on the pillow of your dreams. It all starts with a questionnaire that helps the company design pillows customized to your body stats and sleep style. The answers you give are leveraged by an algorithm used in Pluto Pillow’s patent-pending pillow-building process. To finetune this process, Pluto Pillow synthesized a variety of data about what people like about their pillows, as well as what they don’t. They combined this information with the training and education of sleep researchers to develop a process that results in a pillow that’s tailored specifically to your needs. Every one of Pluto Pillow’s 35 variations features a solid foam core encased within an outer plush pillow. Every other detail about your pillow is determined by your answers to the questionnaire. This includes the density, filling additives, outer cover thickness and quantity, cooling fibers, and your pillow core’s height. So if you’re ready to find out what custom comfort feels like, click here to learn more about Pluto Pillow. Prices subject to change. Read Full Article

TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. If you’re a coffee drinker, you already know that there’s an overwhelming amount of coffee products to choose from. But if you’re a true coffee aficionado, Jot Ultra Coffee is all you need. It’s the purest, most concentrated form of liquid coffee in the world. Though many coffees come close to perfection, Jot coffee is a game-changer. It’s one of the most potent coffee concentrates ever made thanks to its unique production where coffee beans are extracted without any additional ingredients. The purity of Jot coffee is like no other. The 200ml bottle is enough for 14 cups of just about any type of coffee. No matter if you prefer arabica, espresso, or americano, Jot coffee is guaranteed to satisfy. Making a cup of Jot coffee is simple – just add the concentrate and mix it with water, almond milk, or whatever other liquid you like. With Jot, you can create coffee however you want. Click here to get started with Jot coffee today. Prices subject to change. Read Full Article

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are first-time parents, welcoming a new baby girl via surrogate. Sources with direct knowledge tell us the baby was born Saturday in a Southern California hospital. It’s currently unclear what they’ve named their daughter. It appears the two knew the baby’s arrival was near … they were spotted near San Diego at Del Mar Dog Beach just the day before she was born. Nick posted a message Friday, saying, “We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate.” Their daughter is the couple’s first child together … they got hitched back in 2018 in an elaborate ceremony that spanned over the course of several days. Read Full Article

TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. Nobody is happy about it, but it looks like we might be wearing masks in crowded indoor spaces for a while longer. It’s one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from COVID-19, but it can also be pretty annoying, especially if you forget to bring a mask somewhere that requires them. Here’s a novel solution: the G95 Bio Pullover, a very cool and stylish pullover with its own built-in G95 filtration system in the neck. If you need to mask up, you just pull the filter up over your nose and mouth and boom, you’re good to go. And, when you’re outside or not around people, you just pull the filter back down around your neck, where it resembles an always fashionable turtleneck. Obviously, the G95 air filter is the coolest part of the Biopullover, but it’s got a few other handy features as well, like stealth pockets, nearly invisible blacked-out branding, as well as an adjustable waist and neck. The only word you can really use to describe this sleek and futuristic piece of gear is “gamechanger.” So, if you want to stay both stylish and safe, click here to check out the newest piece of the G95 Gear Collection. It’s the perfect combination of functionality and protection. Prices subject to change. Read Full Article