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Play video content TMZ.com Kevin Hart says standup comedy should change in the wake of all the buzz about Dave Chappelle‘s alleged transphobia — but he insists most of the critics don’t have a clue who Dave really is. We got Kevin out Friday morning in NYC, and asked if he planned to change anything

Play video content Ellentube Meghan Markle got in on a tried-and-true skit that has become a staple on ‘Ellen,’ but this one did not land well on social media. The Duchess of Sussex walked out onto the studio lot with an earpiece that allowed Ellen to give her prompts … like touching her nose and

Play video content FOX News Somewhere Laura Ingraham is still confused as hell about what happened on her own show Monday night — an exchange with her guest that she unwittingly turned into a classic comedic moment. So, Ingraham was chatting with Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo about “woke storylines” in Hollywood productions when he

Play video content CBS New York City’s mayor-elect is ready to hit to the ground running — and smoking, apparently — because he came to the ‘Late Show’ bearing gifts … including the herbal variety. Eric Adams is fresh off his election day victory and will replace Bill de Blasio in January, and he stopped

Play video content TMZ.com Carole Baskin is still fighting to have footage of herself removed from “Tiger King 2,” and telling us how the series producers allegedly pulled some shady moves to deceive her. We spoke to the big cat animal rescue owner herself just a day before Netflix is set to debut its sequel

Rockmond Dunbar is OUT as an original cast member on “9-1-1” … and it’s all because of the TV show’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Rockmond, who plays Michael Grant on the FOX drama, saw his character suddenly written off in this week’s episode. Produced by Disney TV Studios 20th Television, the show reportedly requires all actors

Chicago born actor Gary Cole has had incredible success in the film and television industry … but he’s best known for his quirky role as the monotone manager, Bill Lumbergh — who smoothly slips in extra work days on the weekend over at Initech — in the classic 1999 Mike Judge movie “Office Space.” There

Play video content TMZ.com Luke Bryan has boots on the ground in Nashville looking for the next “American Idol” … and after holding auditions, he hopped on stage at his own bar with Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. TMZ obtained video of all 3 ‘Idol’ judges cutting loose Sunday night at Luke’s 32 Bridge bar

Renée Zellweger and boyfriend Ant Anstead are getting closer … she just moved in across the street from his Laguna Beach home, and they will soon be under one roof. TMZ has learned the actress recently started renting a 5-bedroom home in Laguna Beach … and it just so happens the home is across the

Nicole Kidman has a lot of doubters over her turn as Lucille Ball in a new movie about the iconic actress — but those folks will be silenced … so say critics, who were blown away. Aaron Sorkin‘s new flick, “Being the Ricardos,” got its first screening in L.A. this weekend — in front of

Katey Sagal is still on the mend after she was hit by a car — and these first pics of her since the accident make it seem like it’s gonna be a while before she’s on her 2 feet without assistance. The “Sons of Anarchy” star was spotted Tuesday in L.A. going to and from

Play video content TMZ.com Nestor Carbonell, the weather guy on “The Morning Show,” says his character is the new poster child for cancel culture — and how out of control it’s gotten — which was the whole point of season 2. Nestor plays Yanko Flores on the Apple TV+ drama, and when we saw him

New York University actor Kristen Johnston is best known for playing the clumsy blonde Sally Solomon — who navigates the Earth world with her space sidekicks — on the long-running NBS sitcom “3rd Rock From The Sun.” Kristen Johnston wasn’t the only star saluting the Big Giant Head … she was cast alongside other big

Soap actor Jerry Douglas, famous for his decades of work in “The Young and the Restless,” has died … TMZ has learned. Jerry died Tuesday after a brief illness … according to his family. JD logged nearly 900 episodes on ‘Young & Restless’ dating back decades … he was the third actor to play John

Play video content TMZ.com Even though Kyle Rittenhouse didn’t seem to shed any actual tears on the stand, D.L. Hughley is convinced the jury will believe his “performance is real” … and it very possibly could lead to his acquittal. The comedian/activist’s review of Rittenhouse’s emotional testimony is pretty blunt — worst acting since Stacey

Andy Dick‘s got a new arrest, and probably an ex-boyfriend … after cops say he smacked the guy upside the head with a liquor bottle, leaving a deep cut. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … police responded Monday to Andy’s home in the L.A. area, where he and his partner got into an argument that

There’s a reason Nicole Scherzinger can’t lock down a dinner date with one of her famous friends … the celeb is IN the singing competition reality show Nicole is judging!!! Production sources tell TMZ … the star inside the Pepper costume on “The Masked Singer” is friends with Nicole in real life, but the panelist

Terrence J told cops he escaped what appears to be an attempted robbery just outside his home … and he also says the alleged suspects fired shots at him. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the actor and TV host was pulling into his driveway in Sherman Oaks around 3 AM when another car pulled

Dr. Oz might be hanging up his TV stethoscope and picking up a seat on Capitol Hill — the legendary daytime talk show host is mulling over a run for U.S. Senate … TMZ has confirmed. Sources connected to DO tell us … while it’s still early in the going and nothing is official just

Arizona actor Chelsea Kane Staub was only 21 years old when she locked in the role as the sharp-dressed stylist Stella Malone — who keeps the brothers looking good as a childhood friend — on the 2009 Disney Channel Original Series “Jonas,” as well as, “Jonas L.A.” Chels shared the short-run show with some growing

“Sons of Anarchy” star William Lucking‘s years as a Hollywood tough guy and stuntman took a toll on the actor’s body, and his wife says those injuries made his final years very painful. Lucking, who played Piney Winston on the popular show, died October 18 at his home in Vegas surrounded by family. His wife,

Play video content TMZ.com Get ready for a blast from the past … Kirk Fogg says he’s coming back as one of the faces of the rebooted ’90s kids game show, “Legends of the Hidden Temple.” We got the former Nickelodeon host outside Starbucks in Studio City and he dished on what’s to come in

Dustin Diamond might not be around for any more ‘Saved by the Bell’ episodes, but he would’ve enjoyed one that’s about to honor him … according to a near and dear friend. One of DD’s closest confidants and pals, Dan Block, tells TMZ … he was connected with producers for the ‘SBTB’ reboot earlier this

Big Bird is one of the first on Sesame Street to get protection against COVID-19 — and while some might question why he’s late to the party … the timing makes sense for his audience. The 8-foot costumed character made the big announcement on Twitter Saturday — the first time he’s tweeted from his account

Play video content Jay-Z was trying to walk a fine line while talking about Dave Chappelle‘s new comedy special — but it’s clear which side of the debate he lands on … and that would be in DC’s camp. The rapper spoke on the controversy surrounding “The Closer” Friday on a Twitter Space audio conversation

Nick Jonas says he’s learning lots of new things from wife Priyanka Chopra … and he’s getting cultured on Indian holidays and traditions. Nick and Priyanka celebrated Diwali — India’s festival of light — at their Los Angeles home Thursday … capping things off with a mini fireworks show by the pool. Waiting for your

William Lucking, who starred as one of the staple characters in “Sons of Anarchy” has died at the age of 80. Lucking, who played biker Piney Winston on the show died last month at home in Las Vegas. An obituary for the actor, written by his wife of 25 years, Sigrid, called Lucking a “giant

If Hollywood memorabilia’s your thing — don’t miss this chance to bid on relics from ‘Anchorman,’ ‘Friends’ and a George Clooney watch … all in the name of helping vets. Indeed, the cause is a great one. A nonprofit called Homes for Our Troops is holding its 5th annual Veteran’s Day Celebrity Auction starting Nov.

Play video content TMZ.com Nick Lachey says what we’re seeing on FOX’s new singing show, “Alter Ego,” might be really cool onstage, but it could also be the future of entertainment … period. We got the 98 Degrees singer — who’s been tapped as one of the celeb judges for ‘Ego’ — and asked how