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Play video content Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?/HBO Tyler Perry has long been dogged over his signature character, Madea, and stereotypes some feel she upholds — but he’s defending himself … especially against Spike Lee. The movie studio mogul sat for an interview with Chris Wallace as part of his new program on HBO Max

A Michigan radio host was murdered Friday after he and his family were savagely attacked in their home by a guest who then tried to kill himself, this according to local reports. WWJ 950 overnight anchor Jim Matthews was with his girlfriend and 2 children in their Detroit-area condo around noon when they allegedly invited

Play video content The White House Elton John‘s performing at the White House for a TV special … and a packed house, including celebs, is on hand to see the Rocket Man. The rock icon says playing the South Lawn at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. is the coolest venue in his career, calling it the “icing

Play video content KTLA A Los Angeles TV anchorman just got the boot for going ballistic against management — on the air — after his co-anchor was not allowed to say so long to viewers after she resigned. Mark Mester had been suspended earlier this week, but KTLA decided what he did warranted termination. Mester

Todd Bridges, who famously played Willis on “Diff’rent Strokes,” has tied the knot for a second time … this time with a low-key Bev Hills ceremony. Sources at the wedding tell TMZ … Todd married a woman named Bettijo on Wednesday at Greystone Mansion & Gardens, and it was an intimate and exclusive affair for

Bob Saget‘s famous friends are picking up where he left off, raising seven figures for a cause near and dear to his heart … scleroderma research. John Mayer, Jimmy Kimmel and Jeff Ross took over hosting duties for their late friend Wednesday at an annual fundraiser for the Scleroderma Research Foundation, with the event raising

Ryan Grantham, known for playing Jeffery Augustine in “Riverdale,” has been sentenced to life behind bars for killing his own mother. The 24-year-old was sentenced Wednesday in British Columbia, Canada Supreme Court — approximately 6 months after pleading guilty to a second-degree murder charge for the death of his mom, Barbara Waite, back in 2020.

Fans of “Stranger Things” could soon own an iconic piece of the show’s history … and it won’t cost you a trip to the upside down to afford it, either. The 1,846 square foot property, hitting the market with a $300K price tag, rests on 6 acres of land and was built way back in

Queen Elizabeth‘s funeral doesn’t hold a candle to Princess Diana‘s when it comes to TV ratings — in the U.S. and the UK — but the reality is it’s kinda hard to compare the events. Indeed … the TV ratings for QE2’s burial ceremony Monday are in, and they pale in comparison to how many

American actor and comic book writer James Marsters was 35 years old when he was cast as Spike — the soulless turned ‘good’ vampire who enjoyed being a trickster — in the 1997 drama series “Buffy The Vampire Slayer.” James was cast alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar as the cheerful and at times stubborn teenage gal,

Talk show host and “Coming to America” star Arsenio Hall didn’t have much to laugh about recently … because cops say his L.A. home was the target of not 1, but 2 break-ins. LAPD sources tell TMZ … Arsenio was home Saturday at 11 AM when he heard a loud noise coming from downstairs. We’re

Eli Manning‘s portrayal of “Chad Powers” — a dude trying out for the Penn State football team — was so damn funny, the production company behind the 2x Super Bowl winners skit has been fielding offers from entertainment execs wanting to work with the signal-caller. TMZ Sports posted the clip from “Eli’s Places” on Monday

Play video content TMZ.com Keegan-Michael Key joined a very lucky group on the TMZ Celebrity Tour … offerin’ up advice on how award shows can evolve so comedy bits don’t drag people down. Keegan hopped on our bus in Bev Hills … and as his wife and writing partner Elle kicked it on the sidewalk,

Pat Sajak posing for a photo with Marjorie Taylor Greene is getting double takes on the internet — especially after old tweets of his have resurfaced that are raising eyebrows. The “Wheel of Fortune” host stood shoulder to shoulder with the Georgia congresswoman and Right Side Broadcasting Network reporter Bryan Glenn in a photo that

Play video content TMZSports.com UFC fighter Eryk Anders loved his “Cobra Kai” debut so much he wants to continue acting if the right opportunities come up … telling TMZ Sports it’s “less hazardous” than fighting MMA. No spoilers here … but Anders was seen fighting in the new season of the Netflix series that was

Bill Maher begs to differ with the maxim, “There’s no time like the present,” because he says the past is being unfairly dragged. Maher made a case against the concept of “presentism” — making moral/ethical judgments about the conduct of people in the past based on current norms. His argument is laced with some pretty

Play video content TMZ.com Mykelti Williamson says John Oliver‘s dissection of ‘Law & Order’ as pro-cop propaganda is too serious for his own good — ’cause at the end of the day … it’s showbiz, baby. We got the veteran actor — who recently had a starring role on “Law & Order: Organized Crime” —

Zoe Lister-Jones is pulling the plug on her marriage … because she just filed for divorce from her director husband. The “New Girl” star beelined it to court Thursday and filed to divorce Daryl Wein after 17 years together, including 9 years of marriage. According to the docs, obtained by TMZ, Zoe is citing the

Olivia Newton-John‘s publicist is fuming the late singer and actress was excluded from the “In Memoriam” tribute at the Emmys … insisting she absolutely deserved to be honored. Michael Caprio, Olivia’s publicist of 24 years, tells TMZ … while the family is still grieving and not commenting at this time, he was personally very disappointed

Play video content ABC Jimmy Kimmel knows how to read the room, so he was quick to apologize to Quinta Brunson for his Emmys bit gone flat. Quinta appeared on Jimmy’s show Wednesday night, and he effusively expressed his regrets for overshadowing Quinta, who snagged a trophy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. As

Bhad Bhabie has already proven she’s all about her business … and now she’s been invited to drop some wisdom at Oxford University! Bhad Bhabie, aka Danielle Bregoli, has been invited to speak to students at “Oxford Union” — arguably the most prestigious debating society on planet Earth. So, check this out … BB will

Play video content TMZ.com Actor Michael Pitt was taken into police custody last Friday and carted off to the hospital after a very public outburst in NYC, TMZ has learned. Video obtained by TMZ shows Pitt strapped to a gurney and surrounded by EMS technicians who are wheeling him down a sidewalk in Bushwick, Brooklyn,

Play video content NBC Jason Sudeikis thanked his kids at the Emmys — reminding folks he’s in a nasty custody battle with Olivia Wilde, perhaps unintentionally. The actor was delivering an acceptance speech Monday after his show, “Ted Lasso,” won for Outstanding Comedy Series … and toward the end, he name-dropped his young son and

Play video content NBC Jennifer Coolidge punked the Emmys in spectacular fashion Monday night … when she defied the orchestra that was trying to get her off the stage and turned the whole thing into a dance party!!! Jennifer won the richly-deserved award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series and at first, seemed

Yeah, the Emmy Awards are all about taking home one of those statues, but it’s not a total loss if ya don’t get one … ’cause there’s always the after-party!!! Play video content TMZ.com Netflix hosted their Emmy night affair at Milk Studios and some of the winners who pulled up to celebrate included Julia

Jimmy Kimmel has come under some serious fire online after many believe a skit he and Will Arnett performed as presenters stole the spotlight from winner Quinta Brunson. Arnett and Kimmel presented the award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series at Monday night’s Emmy Awards. Arnett dragged a “passed out” Kimmel onto the stage

Stephen Amell has a new target in his sights — the guy’s taking his neighbors to court over what he claims is an unpermitted animal adoption biz … one that he says is super loud and stinky! The “Arrow” star and his wife, Cassandra, just filed suit against Kristen Stavola and Jeremy Gardiner — who

Forget Lamar Jackson, the guy to really watch during the Ravens’ season opener this weekend is Morgan Moses — ’cause he just copped some custom Dave Chappelle shoes for the occasion … and they’re awesome!! TMZ Sports has learned Baltimore’s offensive tackle hit up popular artist Mike Jordan to get some dope imagery put on