2:50 PM PT -- Newsom's office tells TMZ ... "After hearing from Rachael, the Governor immediately spoke to President Biden and as a result of that call the President committed to covering 100% of the recovery costs for the next 180 days. That’s a…

First responders can eat well after a long day of fighting the blazes plaguing Los Angeles ... 'cause his hot spot in Beverly Hills is handing out free food to emergency services personnel. TMZ has learned ... Spago -- owned by chef and…

Adam Carolla is one of many people caught in the uncertainty of the L.A. wildfires, unsure if his Malibu home is still standing -- but he says, unfortunately, it comes with the territory when you live there. The comedian joined "TMZ Live" from Las…

Anitta's saying hello to the New Year by waving goodbye to clothes ... stripping down to a bra and underwear while hanging out in snowy Switzerland! The singer-songwriter posted about her icy vacay Thursday morning ... sharing pics where she's…

Former Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr. says fleeing from the L.A. wildfires this week was a horrifying experience -- as he had only seconds to get out -- and it's clear he's disappointed he couldn't save his Games medals as he hastily evacuated. The…

Kristin Cavallari is heading for 'The Hills' ... looking to get out of Nashville ASAP -- and, she's willing to take a whole lot less for her home to do it. The reality television star's Tennessee home is now listed for just under $9 million ... a…

Henry Winkler is among those claiming the deadly blazes ravaging L.A. are definitely arson ... but unless he has some proof, fire officials tell TMZ The Fonz needs to chill. Following yet another blaze that started Wednesday night -- this time in…

Another major celeb had his property ravaged by the Pacific Palisades wildfire ... this time it's actor Anthony Hopkins, whose home has burned to the ground. Video obtained by TMZ shows the smoky remains of Sir Anthony's mansion, burned to its very…

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg are two lucky Hollywood stars ... 'cause both of their houses appear unscathed while the rest of their neighborhoods burn around them. TMZ has obtained photos and video of the two properties ... showing Hanks'…

Zach Bryan has had it with the haters since his split from Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia, and he’s not holding back -- it was time to let the trolls have it! The country singer let loose on IG Thursday, firing back at his critics and calling out…

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick was among the many citizens who lost their homes to the devastating wildfires this week, according to reports. The first-year manager revealed his family was forced to evacuate the Pacific Palisades amid the…

Chance the Rapper has settled his divorce with estranged wife Kirsten Corley ... TMZ has learned. Last week, the hip hop star and Corley filed docs in Cook County, Illinois informing the court they've struck a settlement to finalize their divorce,…

Jhené Aiko is the latest celeb to lose their home to the huge fires encircling Los Angeles ... but, thankfully, it sounds like everyone's safe, despite the scary image she shared. Aiko posted about the news Thursday morning ... writing the home in…

tWitch's mother is committed to defending her son's legacy ... declaring recent claims about her late son are totally bogus -- becoming the latest family member to call out his widow, Allison Holker. Connie Boss Alexander posted a statement to…

Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz were all about the sunshine -- and each other -- in St. Barts, living their best island life. Tom couldn't resist laying his hands, and the rest of himself, all over his wife as she rocked a tiny bikini, showcasing that…

Celebrities continue to lose their homes amid the wildfires torching Los Angeles, and TMZ has learned of three more stars whose properties have been completely destroyed. Jeff Bridges' rep confirms to us his Malibu home he shares with his family…

A man's calling his elderly father-in-law a hero for his courageous efforts as they desperately escaped the Pacific Palisades wildfire ... especially since Parkinson’s makes it tough for him to move. Aaron Samson spoke about their terrifying…

The Pasadena Humane Society is rushing to the aid of Los Angeles animals ... sharing photos of different critters receiving treatment for injuries sustained in one of the huge fires. The shelter shared photos of a dog, cats and even a wild bird its…

Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr.'s home was destroyed in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires this week ... along with the many medals he won throughout his career. The athlete's father, Gary Sr. -- also an Olympic swimmer -- shared the news on…

Amid the chaos of the L.A. fires, it looked like firefighters were using anything they could find -- handbags included -- to douse a dumpster fire, but TMZ is here to debunk that claim. LAFD officials tell TMZ the "handbags" seen in local news…