UPDATE 7:10 AM PT -- A spokesperson for Frito-Lay tells TMZ ... the company is committed to ensuring the quality and safety of its products. The rep added, "This situation is highly unusual and troubling, and we have already taken steps to investigate and attempt to identify the root cause." Step aside, Cinnamon Toast Crunch ... Flamin' Hot Cheetos has raised a man's shrimp tails and rat poo claims with a bullet ... at least that's what a father in Montana's claiming. Bow Horn Weasel of Elmo, Montana tells TMZ ... he bought the bag of chips Saturday at a local convenience store and his 6-year-old son broke it open Easter Sunday for a lil spicy chow down. We're told the boy found the bullet at the bottom of the bag after devouring the chips. The bullet appears to have Hot Cheetos' red coating on it. Bow scoffs at the doubters, saying a bullet didn't just drop out of the sky into the bag ... and don't even get him started with people who think the whole thing is made … [Read more...] about 6-Year-old Boy Allegedly Finds Bullet in Hot Cheetos, Frito-Lay Calls It Troubling
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Broadway’s ‘Parade’ With Ben Platt & Micaela Diamond Completes Casting
The new Broadway production of Parade starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond has completed casting, with rehearsals beginning today for the February 21 preview. Platt and Diamond will lead a 33-person cast that features Alex Joseph Grayson as ‘Jim Conley,’ Sean Allan Krill as ‘Governor Slaton,’ Howard McGillin as ‘Old Soldier/Judge Roan,’ and Paul Alexander Nolan as ‘Hugh Dorsey.’ They will be joined by Jay Armstrong Johnson as ‘Britt Craig,’ Kelli Barrett as ‘Mrs. Phagan,’ Courtnee Carter as ‘Angela,’ Eddie Cooper as ‘Newt Lee,’ Erin Rose Doyle as ‘Mary Phagan,’ Manoel Felciano as ‘Tom Watson,’ Danielle Lee Greaves as ‘Minnie McKnight,’ Douglas Lyons as ‘Riley,’ and Jake Pedersen as ‘Frankie Epps.’ The cast is completed by Florrie Bagel as ‘Nurse,’ Stacie Bono as ‘Sally Slaton,’ Max Chernin as ‘Mr. Turner,’ Emily Rose DeMartino as ‘Essie & Others,’ Christopher Gurr as ‘Luther Rosser/Mr. Peavy,’ Beth Kirkpatrick as ‘Nina Formby,’ Ashlyn Maddox as ‘Monteen … [Read more...] about Broadway’s ‘Parade’ With Ben Platt & Micaela Diamond Completes Casting
Abigail Breslin’s Dad Dead at 78 From COVID
Getty Abigail Breslin 's dad had died from COVID, and the actress has shared her grief. The "Zombieland" star posted 78-year-old Michael Breslin passed away Friday, adding, "Hard to write this. Harder than I thought. I'm in shock and devastation ... my sweet, perfect, amazing, heroic, wonderful dada passed away after my family and I said goodbye. It was COVID-19 that cut my sweet daddy’s life too short." Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Michael had been suffering from COVID this month and his condition deteriorated ... he was eventually placed on a ventilator and several days ago lost consciousness. 24-year-old Abigail's siblings, Ryan and Spencer , also shared thoughts about their dad. Getty Michael worked in telecommunications and worked as a computer programmer and a consultant. He was 78. RIP … [Read more...] about Abigail Breslin’s Dad Dead at 78 From COVID
Abigail Breslin — $65,000 for 4 HOURS of Acting in New Movie
Abigail Breslin 's hourly rate is $16,250 -- at least when she's doing voice work for her new animated movie " Zambezia " ... this according to her contract for the film. TMZ has obtained 15-year-old Breslin's payment agreement with film producers -- and according to the docs, she earned a grand total of $65,000 for one 4-hour recording session ... voicing the character of Zoe, an adorable bird ( right ). It's not Abigail's only massive payday this year either -- back in May she signed a one-week contract for the upcoming movie " New Year's Eve " ... worth $275,000. What did you do when you were 15? … [Read more...] about Abigail Breslin — $65,000 for 4 HOURS of Acting in New Movie
‘Two and a Half Men’ — Kid Scores MASSIVE Contract
While most 16-year-olds are scrounging around for minimum wage jobs ... the kid from " Two and a Half Men " just locked up a brand new contract worth $300,000 per episode ... TMZ has learned. Angus T. Jones -- who plays Charlie Sheen 's nephew Jake Harper on the show -- signed a minumum 26 episode deal on May 12, 2010 ... which means dude will make $7.8 mil over the next two seasons ... plus a $500,000 signing bonus. That's just the minumium he's guaranteed. The reality is ... CBS has guaranteed 48 episodes over the next two seasons, which means Angus would pocket $14.4 mil total, plus that $500,000 signing bonus. Right around the time Jones inked his deal ... Charlie Sheen signed a contract worth $2 mil an episode ... which translates to $52 mil over the next two seasons. With bonuses and whatnot, Charlie will pull in more than $98 million. Because Jones is a minor, his contract had to be approved by an L.A. County Superior … [Read more...] about ‘Two and a Half Men’ — Kid Scores MASSIVE Contract
Abigail Breslin Pulled in $39,000 A DAY for ‘New Year’s Eve’ Flick
15-year-old " Little Miss Sunshine " star Abigail Breslin earned $275,000 in ONE WEEK back in March -- just for shooting a few scenes for the upcoming flick " New Year's Eve " ... TMZ has learned. That's $39,285 PER DAY -- and that's just her baseline salary!! According to the actress' minor contract, filed last week in L.A. County Superior Court, Abigail stands to earn ANOTHER $100K if domestic box office receipts for "NYE" exceed $150 mil. And there's more ... If for some reason Abby has to shoot additional scenes in post-production, she'll earn an additional $39,285 per day for her troubles ... on top of everything else. Once again, she's FIFTEEN. Hate your life yet? … [Read more...] about Abigail Breslin Pulled in $39,000 A DAY for ‘New Year’s Eve’ Flick
Abigail Breslin’s Zombie Paycheck
Abigail Breslin got top billing for " Zombieland " on the movie's IMDB page -- but that doesn't mean she's pulling in top dollar. The 13-year-old's contract -- which is on file with the L.A. County Superior Court -- shows she was paid $100,000 for the flick ... not exactly Cameron Diaz money. But don't cry for her too much ... Abigail will get bonuses starting at $50,000, depending on how much the movie pulls in. Here's the deal -- even if the movie bombs, $100,000 is way more than you made at 13 ... and us too. … [Read more...] about Abigail Breslin’s Zombie Paycheck
Lisa Marie Presley Had $35 Million in Life Insurance, Battle Brewing
Getty Lisa Marie Presley was millions of dollars in debt at the end of her life, but the moment she died, her estate was flush with cash -- to the tune of $35 million. Family sources tell TMZ ... Lisa had taken out 2 life insurance policies -- one for $25 million, and another for $10 million. Our sources say there may be a third $10 million policy, but it's unclear if it's lapsed. What's even more shocking ... our sources say Lisa was trying to cash in the $25 million policy to pay some of the debts she owed, totaling $4 million. We're told she had notified the insurance company and filled out the paperwork to get a lump sum of just $2 million. We're told there was a screwup in the paperwork so the policy was never cashed in. Our sources say Lisa was $4 million in debt when she died ... of that she owed $2.5 million to the IRS. We've learned Lisa blew through $100 million during her adult years. When the debts are cleared, there will be around $30 … [Read more...] about Lisa Marie Presley Had $35 Million in Life Insurance, Battle Brewing
Michael Jackson Nephew Jaafar Jackson To Play King Of Pop In Antoine Fuqua-Directed Biopic
EXCLUSIVE : Michael Jackson will be played by the late icon’s 26-year old nephew Jaafar Jackson in the Antoine Fuqua -directed film biopic for Lionsgate . Fuqua just posted a confirmation on Instagram. The singer and songwriter is the son of Jermaine Jackson , who is the brother of Michael and member of The Jackson 5. Jaafar has been singing and dancing since age 12, and has showcased himself singing tunes from Sam Cooke to Marvin Gaye, along with originals. As Deadline revealed last week, the Emancipation helmer signed on to next direct Michael , which has a script by John Logan . The film’s being produced by Graham King , who turned the Freddie Mercury Queen story into the blockbuster Bohemian Rhapsody . GK Films will produce alongside the co-executors of Jackson’s estate, John Branca and John McClain. As you can see from the video below, the young man has the voice and moves to do right by his uncle. As an actor, he might well learn more than he … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson Nephew Jaafar Jackson To Play King Of Pop In Antoine Fuqua-Directed Biopic
Fisk University, The First HBCU Gymnastics Team To Compete At NCAA Level, Leaps Into Docuseries From Deborah Riley Draper & Wiip
EXCLUSIVE : Fisk University made history earlier this year by becoming the first HBCU gymnastics team to compete at an NCAA event. The Nashville school and its team will now be the subject of a docuseries from filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper and wiip . Flipped (w/t) will follow college gymnastics’ only all BIPOC team as they navigate the pressures of their first season while challenging the stereotypes and norms in women’s athletics. With no university gym of their own, Coach Corrinne Tarver and her gymnastics team at Fisk University, consisting primarily of first-year college students, aim to take on the best in NCAA gymnastics without mitigating or changing who they are as women of color. The series features access to the coaches, student athletes, parents, and administrators at Fisk University and the trials and triumphs of HBCU sports. The team, which included several Division-I athletes who de-committed from high-profile programs, took the mat at the 2023 … [Read more...] about Fisk University, The First HBCU Gymnastics Team To Compete At NCAA Level, Leaps Into Docuseries From Deborah Riley Draper & Wiip