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Play video content As the “Masked Singer” finale heats up, former contestant Hunter Hayes — who was Astronaut on the show — has a special message for Bull … and TMZ’s delivering it. Next week, we will see who takes the winning spot, and our ‘Masked’ sources tell us Bull’s chosen to perform Hunter’s tune,

Play video content Fox Nick Cannon sent a big thank you to everyone for the support, kind words and love sent after yesterday’s emotional announcement where he revealed the devastating news that his 5-month-old son, Zen, passed away. The “Wild “N Out” creator shared his gratitude on the “The Nick Cannon Show” Wednesday afternoon… “of

Sharon Gless, the actress who famously played Cagney on “Cagney & Lacey — says back in the day she was confused about her sexuality, and hit on Rosie O’Donnell. Gless, who just wrote a memoir with a true 2021 title — “Apparently There Were Complaints” — recounted something that happened in 2005, when the actress

Jussie Smollett just took the stand in his own defense, talking about his career and his sexual encounters with one of the men he says is responsible for attacking him. Smollett was called as a witness for the defense Monday, and opened up about his family, the loss of his dad and finding success on

Play video content TMZ.com Toccara Jones is defending Tyra Banks from being canceled over what some are seeing as exploitation on “America’s Next Top Model” … saying it’s unrealistic to pay contestants. The ex-“America’s Next Top Model” contestant tells TMZ … Tyra did nothing wrong by collecting a fat paycheck on the long-running modeling competition

Play video content TMZ.com The debate over an artist’s responsibility to stop their show amid an emergency in the crowd had landed at George Lopez‘s feet … although this one may not be cut and dried. The comedian was performing Friday at the Majestic Theater in San Antonio, when at one point during his set

“Guardians of The Glades” star Dusty Crum was involved in a scary car accident down in Florida … and things were so bad he was in serious danger of losing his right leg. The snake hunter from the Discovery show tells TMZ … he was riding shotgun in a truck on a Florida highway last

Dr. Mehmet Oz will be back on the air hosting his TV show much sooner than he’d like … so says one of his opponents, who has some fighting words for the talk-show host turned politician. Everett Stern — CEO of a private intelligence agency, and one of at least 7 other Republican candidates vying

Play video content TMZ.com Faith Evans sounds exhilarated about being back on stage after taking a long break from performing … even though it meant wearing a heavy costume on “The Masked Singer.” The Grammy Award-winning singer joined us Thursday on “TMZ Live” to talk about her Wednesday night elimination in the show’s semi-final round.

Eddie Mekka, who most famously played Carmine, the “Big Ragu,” on “Laverne & Shirley” has died … TMZ has learned. Eddie’s brother, Warren Mekjian, tells TMZ … Eddie was found dead at his home in Newhall, CA on Saturday. We’re told friends and neighbors became concerned when they hadn’t heard from him in a few

The Pussycat Doll is taking the stage for the first time on “The Masked Singer” … Nicole Scherzinger is getting out from behind her judge’s table and grabbing the mic. Production sources tell TMZ … Nicole will perform on the FOX singing competition show after 6 seasons of fans begging to see her show off

Dr. Mehmet Oz can’t have his Senate cake and eat it too — his decision to run for office means his TV fans in several major cities won’t see his show for at least the next 11 months, potentially … and maybe permanently. Sources with direct knowledge tell us “The Dr. Oz Show” will be

Play video content 11:53 AM PT — Dr. Oz just made the announcement official, posting a video to reveal he’s running for Senate. He talks his TV accomplishments, how he believes leaders in Washington D.C. got handling COVID wrong and vows to be a candidate who will “tell it like it is.” Matthew McConaughey may

An episode of “The Simpsons” that lasers in on oppression in China has mysteriously disappeared from Disney+ in Hong Kong … but there are clues as to who caused it to be yanked. The episode — titled “Goo Goo Gai Pan” — aired in 2005, chronicling the Simpsons’ trip to China. One of the main

Bill Cosby is a free man, but prosecutors are asking the highest court in the land to review his case … claiming he was never given immunity from a PA prosecutor in the Andrea Constand case. According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ … prosecutors in Pennsylvania are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to

The reporter who botched an interview with Adele for not listening to her new album just made a mea culpa over his own airwaves … and even described what we’ll never see. Aussie journo Matt Doran, of Channel 7’s “Weekend Sunrise,” ended one of his segments this week with a full-blown apology to both Adele,

Play video content TMZ.com Dallas Jenkins says his show about Jesus isn’t the same old, same old we’ve seen done time and again — and as Christmas nears … his latest installment might just be what everyone needs as we exit the pandemic. We talked to the TV producer — who’s the EP of ‘The

East Coast comedian and actor Tim Kazurinky was in his early 30s when his life changed forever after his work in Improv swung open the doors to a career as a writer and character on “Saturday Night Live” alongside comic greats like John Belushi, Joe Piscopo and even Eddie Murphy. Shortly after his ride on

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is back in all its glory, celebrating 95 years with floats, balloons, celebs and plenty of people in attendance. The annual spectacle is happening right now in NYC, and you can see from pics, there was just about something for everybody in this year’s installation. Spongebob, Baby Yoda and Boss

Play video content The View Joy Behar has some advice for those struggling to share both their sexual orientation and political beliefs this year at Thanksgiving with the family … just come out! During Wednesday’s episode of “The View” Whoopi Goldberg posed the question of the best way to avoid talking politics during this year’s

Play video content TMZ.com Soledad O’Brien says there’s a reason it’s so difficult for a lot of missing persons cases to make the national news … she says the woman has to be pretty, and they better be white. The veteran TV journalist joined us on “TMZ Live” and we asked her why mainstream media

Play video content TMZ.com Adam Trent is one of the best in the biz when it comes to the ol’ abracadabra — but he’s just as magical when he gives his gift to others, which is what he’s doing for a new TV special. We spoke to the veteran magician about his new ABC special,

The holidays are upon us once again — and after a 2020 pandemic twist … we can look forward to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returning in force, and it looks like they’re really bringing it this year. A new fleet of floats and balloons was unveiled this week before they hit the streets of

Play video content TMZ.com Ghislaine Maxwell seems to be full of secrets — including what she knows about Jeffrey Epstein and his powerful pals, and one journo is hoping to unlock the mystery once and for all. The British socialite — who was tight with Epstein for years before he was charged anew in 2019,

Paris Hilton is finally done getting married — and now, she’s on a tear for the honeymoon … which seems like it’ll be just as long and extravagant, based on what we’re seeing so far. The hotel heiress and hubby Carter Reum made their first stop on what she’s calling their Honeymoon World Tour …

Another person featured in ‘Tiger King’ has died — only this time, by suicide … one which happened right in front of a family member, so say cops. Former reptile dealer Jeff Johnson — who made a brief appearance in episode 4 of 2020’s ‘TK’ docuseries to talk Carole Baskin — shot and killed himself

Britney Spears says she’s ready to tell her story to the world — potentially even through Oprah — but there’s still a lot to be hammered out before, or even if, that happens. Britney had fans buzzing this week when she posted a video and teased, “I might as well do a hint of my

Bill Maher‘s seasonal swan song did not disappoint Friday night … although this is a wrap for this season of “Real Time,” he left us with future headlines that his crack staff claims are pre-ordained. He has an ominous prediction for Britney Spears … sort of Britney meets “Tiger King.” And, there’s news about a

Sheree Whitfield is not on speaking terms with her boyfriend Tyrone Gilliams … because her reality TV career almost cost him his freedom. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … the ‘RHOA’ star and Tyrone — who’s currently sentenced to home confinement — have not spoken since a November 6 incident, when Sheree told Tyrone