Play video content TMZ.com TV might be President Trump‘s thing, but “The West Wing” creator Aaron Sorkin says Donald would be a disaster even in a fictional White House … for just ONE critical reason. We got the award-winning producer/screenwriter Thursday night on his way out of Craig’s in WeHo, and laid out a simple
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Larry King and his estranged wife have taken a big step in their ongoing divorce proceedings … by unloading their mansion in Beverly Hills. We broke the story … Larry and Shawn Southwick listed their massive pad in October for $16.995 million, in hopes of reaching a divorce settlement quickly and smoothly. So far so
“Ugly Betty” creator Silvio Horta, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, struggled with addiction and depression … according to his family. Horta’s mother, Ana, and sister, Hilda, tell TMZ … Silvio, who was found dead Tuesday in a Miami hotel room … had an ongoing struggle with addiction and depression, “but through it all
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Pat Sajak and Alex Trebek are in the same fam — ‘Wheel’ and ‘Jeopardy’ are produced by the same company — but they have very different end-of-game outlooks. We got Pat, along with the permanent and temp letter turners, Vanna White and Pat’s daughter, Maggie, Thursday night in WeHo leaving
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Alex Trebek says he’s gotten super close with Ken Jennings, Brad Rutter and James Holzahauer over the years … and having them back on “Jeopardy!” feels like a family reunion. The beloved game show host joined us for “TMZ Live” and told us he’s enjoying the hell outta hosting the
Exclusive Getty Composite Katie Cassidy won’t be blaring her dad’s hit, “I Think I Love You” around the house anytime soon — she just filed for divorce. According to court records, “Arrow” star filed docs Wednesday in L.A. Superior Court to divorce Matthew Rodgers after only 13 months of marriage. The exes didn’t have any
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com The new year’s greatest debate (non-Iran related, anyway) is what’s the best seat on an NYC subway — and Graham Rogers has the perfect answer … for men, anyway. We ran into the “Atypical” actor in WeHo and asked him to weigh in. He did and made the pick a
Exclusive TMZ/Getty Composite The “Jeopardy!” boys facing off for G.O.A.T. status already have tons of cash to their names — and with even more up for grabs … we noticed they have very different spending habits. TMZ did some digging, and it turns out Ken Jennings, Brad Rutter and James Holzhauer have chosen to splurge
Play video content Exclusive @adamglyn Two ‘Jeopardy’ champs hit a daily double of sorts by giving the exact same answer to the question of who could replace Alex Trebek … and they’re both probably right. Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter were in midtown Manhattan Monday, where they seemed to be doing press to hype up
Play video content Comedian Ramy Youssef‘s got issues with TSA — which you’d expect, of course … because he now has to get his Golden Globe Award through “random” screenings. Fresh of his victory, the star of Hulu’s “Ramy” was at LAX Tuesday morning trying to make his way through TSA. Everyone around him was
Play video content BACKGRID 11:58 AM PT — Ricky was out Monday morning in WeHo and dude’s still on fire. The comedian’s asked how he enjoyed the Golden Globes … saying he loved it — but only after it ended. Classic. Ricky also doubles down saying he’s NOT hosting these awards anymore … or so
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Ricky Gervais wants Hollywood to shut up and just sing or act … and to stay the hell out of politics … but Billy Porter‘s vowing to speak out whenever and wherever he wants. We got the “Pose” star at LAX — where he was flying out of town after
Play video content Exclusive @adamglyn “Bachelor” star Peter Weber vows not to get trapped by Hollywood’s grip after his season airs … cause flying’s the only way he wants to be close to the stars. Pilot Pete was out Monday morning on his way to “Good Morning America” when he was asked whether he was
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Comedian Mark Curry is genuinely PISSED at Steve Harvey … ’cause he claims the “Family Feud” host has stolen his material not once but TWICE. The “Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper” star was at LAX and talked to our photog about a serious allegation he made last month on “The Mike
Jenji Kohan, who created “Weeds” and “Orange Is the New Black,” is remembering her late son as her “best work” … but she says his fatal skiing accident has left her “broken.” Jenji says she can’t even come up with a list of adjectives to describe her kid with justice … which is saying a
Exclusive Getty Composite William Shatner pulled a Christmas surprise out of his stocking for some hungry cops stuck working on Xmas … filling their bellies with a tasty holiday spread. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the ‘Star Trek’ legend paid a visit to his local police station on Christmas day, pulling up with trays
Breaking News Nikki Bella has found her forever dance partner … ’cause the ex-WWE superstar and Artem Chigvinsev are getting HITCHED!!! The couple broke the news on Friday, saying they got engaged a few months ago after a romantic trip to France … but just now decided to take it public. “I said yes in
“Ink Master” star Oliver Peck is learning the same lesson Justin Trudeau learned about blackface … the pictures will emerge eventually, and it’s never a good look. Oliver apparently had the audacity to wear blackface on multiple occasions … dressing up as black people over the years for different Halloween costumes. In a set of
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Ricki Lake‘s sporting a huge grin just one day after revealing her struggle with hair loss and depression … and it’s all thanks to a flood of support. We got the “Hairspray” star and former talk show host Thursday at LAX to get her response to her revelation on New
Getty This is it, folks. If you want to want binge-watch “Friends” you better do it today, because the series is off the market for months when the clock strikes 12. When the ball drops in Times Square, one of the most famous sitcoms in history will be 86’d from the Netflix menu. The reason
Exclusive Getty Teri Garr — the comedic actress known for her legendary roles in “Young Frankenstein,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “Tootsie” — is in the hospital following a medical emergency … TMZ has learned. Sources close to Teri tell us … an ambulance was called to her San Fernando Valley home around
TMZ.com Zac Efron has broken his silence about a rumored illness that apparently almost had him on his death bed — and he says it’s true, but that he’s all better now. The actor posted the message Sunday, writing … “Very thankful to everyone who has reached out. I did get sick in Papua New
TMZ Composite Sad news for “Game of Thrones” fans … the guy who stood in as the body double for Alfie Allen‘s Theon Greyjoy has died, and Alfie’s now offering up his thoughts and prayers. Andrew Dunbar passed away on Christmas Eve in Belfast, Ireland … this according to his friends and an extras acting
Getty A man who accused Kevin Spacey of sexually assaulting him — once part of the Royal Family of Norway — has committed suicide. Ari Behn, an author who was married to Princess Martha Louise of Norway for 14 years, took his life on Christmas Day. The couple divorced in 2016. Behn had been battling
Exclusive Getty Bravo’s “Summer House” is full of drama queens … because a cast member quit the show in a huff after claims of disrespect over his title and backstabbing by production!!! Sources directly connected to Jordan Verroi of “Summer House” tell TMZ … he stormed off the show 3 weeks before production ended and
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Vanessa Cloke — known for playing Anna on a seasons 6 and 7 of “The Walking Dead” — went ballistic while her ex gathered up his stuff at their apartment … and ended up getting hauled away in handcuffs. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … they were called to the
Exclusive Getty Dan Spilo — the first-ever “Survivor” contestant to get kicked off for unwanted touching — got major support from some big names in his quest to become a contestant … and wasn’t shy about flaunting it. TMZ has seen Spilo’s audition tape footage for the long-running reality competition show — which helped the
Play video content Kevin Spacey Here’s Kevin Spacey with another cryptic video on Christmas Eve … returning as Frank Underwood and reminding everyone out there to “kill them with kindness.” For the second year in a row, Kevin posted a bizarre video the day before Xmas … once again slipping into his former “House of
Jussie Smollett is on a mission to give children in Flint something to believe in … donating money to kids programs and helping organize a backpack and toy drive for Christmas. Sources close to Jussie tell TMZ … the actor recently paid a surprise visit to Flint, Michigan with youth and environmental activist, Mari Copeny
Exclusive TMZ.com Dog The Bounty Hunter is honoring his late wife’s memory this Christmas … with mementos from their holidays of yore. Our Dog sources tell TMZ … he used all of Beth‘s old Christmas decorations to get his home in the holiday spirit, and just couldn’t bear to put up any new decor after