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A Formula 1 commentator has been suspended by his TV network indefinitely … after he called driver Lance Stroll “the autistic” during a race broadcast over the weekend. Lionel Froissart, a French journalist, made the remark during RTBF Sport’s broadcast of the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday. As racecars were whizzing around the track, Froissart

Rob Riggle is dating as he goes through a nasty divorce with his estranged wife, and his new girlfriend isn’t just a professional golfer … she’s a former contestant on his game show. Rob is dating Kasia Kay … they recently went Instagram official and are leaving “💗” emojis on their photos together, so it’s

Chris Rock‘s new relationship with actress Lake Bell is heading for new waters, quite literally … the two are on a romantic trip overseas. Chris and Lake were living it up in the town of Trogir in Croatia Tuesday … holding hands as they walk along the boardwalk — as massive yachts dock nearby. Unclear

Play video content Manscaped Pete Davidson has a new endorsement deal under his belt, one which actually centers on said area. The comedian’s starring in a new promo for Manscaped — a male grooming company that specializes in rather sensitive spots. The ad is pretty funny … it’s a bunch of outtakes showing PD giving

‘Top Chef’ star Justin Sutherland is on the road to recovery after his freak boat accident over the 4th of July weekend … but he’s not out of the woods just yet. A rep for Chef Justin tells us he was allowed to get some fresh air Monday outside the hospital in Minnesota where he’s

“General Hospital” star Steve Burton is pulling the plug on his marriage after 23 years … TMZ has learned. Steve beelined it to court and filed docs to divorce his pregnant wife Sheree Gustin, who he has previously accused of having another man’s baby. According to the docs, obtained by TMZ, Steve lists March 1

Comedian Andrew Schulz refused to bow down and censor his comedy special for Amazon, deciding to release it on his own, and the decision is already paying off to the tune of more than $1 million. Schulz recently revealed honchos at a streaming service “freaked out” when they watched the material he wanted to include

Oprah is mourning the death of her dad, Vernon Winfrey, who has passed away after battling cancer. One of Vernon’s longtime employees confirmed to TMZ that he died Friday night in East Nashville, TN. A local city councilman first broke the news. In what now seems to be a prescient move, Oprah had just been

Security guards for Selena Gomez are earning their keep, because some weird stuff’s been going down at her house … including a fan getting on her property early Sunday morning. LAPD sources tell us officers arrested the guy as he tried to stroll away from her L.A. home, but Selena’s security team had already caught

Jon Stewart would make a perfect Democratic presidential nominee in 2024 — so says a publication knee-deep in political coverage … but not everyone is so sure it’s a good idea. The one-time ‘Daily Show’ host was floated as someone who should seriously consider running for the highest office in the land, and as someone

L.Q. Jones — a versatile character actor whose career dates back to the 1950s — has died. His death was confirmed by his family, who says he passed of natural causes in the Hollywood Hills surrounded by loved ones … this according to Variety. Jones had over 160 acting credits to his name, with his

Britney Spears is again bemoaning the fact that she’s been the subject of documentaries and TV specials of late — saying she considers it grade-A bullying by Corporate America. The pop star posted lengthy thoughts about this on Saturday, which she’s addressed before. She writes, in part … “I feel like America has done a

Megan Fox is proving there are no hard feelings with Brian Austin Green by sending a gift to her ex-husband and his girlfriend, Sharna Burgess, to celebrate their first child together. Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … Megan sent a floral arrangement to Brian and Sharna, who welcomed their baby boy Zane Walker

Tony Sirico, one of the main stars of “The Sopranos,” is dead … TMZ has confirmed. Tony played Paulie “Walnuts” Gualtieri, one of Tony Soprano’s main guys for every season of the HBO hit show. His brother Robert announced his passing on Facebook saying “It is with great sadness, but with incredible pride, love and

Play video content TMZ.com Filmmaker Alex Holder thinks his upcoming Trump documentary paints a clear picture of how former President Donald Trump and his team incited a riot at the Capitol. Alex joined us on “TMZ Live” Friday and says Trump and co. were a hostile bunch as he interviewed them in the months that

The amount of support for “Outer Banks” stand-in Alexander “AJ” Jennings has been massive since his untimely death … but his family says the best way to honor him would be to donate some cash to a charity. LuJean Jennings, Alex’s mother, tells TMZ … they’ve been offered help for funeral costs from “Outer Banks”

“One Tree Hill” star Bevin Prince is suffering through the devastating loss of her husband, who was struck by lightning. According to a local report, William Friend was near Masonboro Island in North Carolina over the weekend when he was hit by a lightning strike. Friend, the CEO of Bisnow, a digital media company, was

James Caan, the legendary actor made famous for his roles in films like “The Godfather,” “Brian’s Song” has died. This was just posted on James’ Twitter account — “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6.  The family appreciates the outpouring of love

Movie gunfire that has been a staple on the big screen for decades is way more problematic these days — given the fear those sounds generate during production — but TMZ has learned the LAPD will continue to allow movie shoots in public areas that involve gunfire. A law enforcement source at LAPD’s Film Unit

Play video content ABC Hayden Panettiere is opening up for the first time about a secret addiction to opioids and alcohol … saying it took a huge toll on her life and career. The “Nashville” star, in an interview on “Good Morning America,” says she struggled with substance abuse, as well as a battle with

A stand-in for Chase Stokes on the hit show ‘Outer Banks’ was killed this week in a horrific car accident — this as the new season continues to film in South Carolina. 22-year-old Alexander ‘AJ’ Jennings was struck by two vehicles early Tuesday morning in Charleston, both of which fled the scene. He passed away

Warren Jeffs, the subject of a popular new Netflix documentary — “Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey” — has been closely watched for his own protection for the past decade while locked away, TMZ has learned. A rep for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice tells TMZ … Warren has been in protective custody since he

Tyler Sanders‘ death is being treated as a suspected overdose … sources connected to the death investigation tell TMZ. We’re told Tyler, who had roles in big shows like “9-1-1: Lone Star” and “Fear the Walking Dead,” had a history of drug use and cops found a plastic straw and white powder in the room

Adam Hicks, the former child star of several Disney movies and TV shows, is living life on parole after doing time for second-degree robbery. Hicks was arrested in 2018 for allegedly pulling a bunch of armed robberies in Burbank, CA — and eventually, in July 2021, got sentenced to 5 years behind bars. He caught

Richard Gere has a buyer for his impressive New York estate … and while he ended up selling for under the original asking price, he’s still walking away with a fortune. The “Pretty Woman” star’s 50 acres of property sold on Wednesday — the buyer shelled out $24.15 million for the entire space out in

Dylan O’Brien and Chloe Bennet have all the makings of Hollywood’s newest couple … we’re told their lunch date got super flirty. TMZ got these pics of Dylan and Chloe grabbing a bite together over the weekend at Potato Chips Deli in Los Angeles, and folks who were eating there tell us the actors were

Play video content TMZ.com Busy Philipps is joining the millions of Americans protesting the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade … and she’s making her stand near Capitol Hill. Busy was with hundreds of other demonstrators Thursday in Washington, D.C. … marching down a street near the Supreme Court with a giant banner reading

Play video content gingerdouglasofficial_ Julia Garner — who has been tapped to play Madonna in her upcoming biopic — shows she’s got the Material Girl vibe … showing up at a drag show, and even getting in on the action! Drag Queen Ginger Douglas tells TMZ … Julia was having a blast at Mickey’s in

The Gypsy King vs. The Mountain in 2022?!? It appears we could very well see that … ’cause after Tyson Fury threw a verbal jab at “Game of Thrones” star Hafthor Bjornsson on Wednesday — the actor-turned-boxer accepted a fight!!! Fury’s barb was pretty clever … on his Instagram page, he wrote, “I wonder if

Actress Mary Mara‘s drowning may have resulted from a serious head injury … this according to her rep. Mary’s rep Craig Dorfman tells TMZ … investigators informed her family about new evidence … that she may have died after slipping and hitting her head following her swim in the town of Cape Vincent. They say