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Oregon born artist Kim Rhodes was in her 30s when she landed the role of the melodic matriarch Casey Martin — who had double duty as the mother to the twin boys and was also the Boston Tipton Hotel’s lounge singer — on the early 2000s Disney Channel sitcom, “The Suite Life Of Zack &

Play video content TMZ.com Andre Royo — one of Michael K. Williams‘ co-stars on “The Wire” — says the entire ‘Wire’ family is feeling the loss … but he’s encouraging people to keep spreading the late actor’s positivity. Andre — who played the drug addict and informant “Bubbles” on the popular HBO series — was

Big Ed‘s had to go through some tumultuous times on reality TV to get there, but it looks like it’s all worth it — he’s engaged to his girlfriend, Liz. The former “90 Day Fiance” star and his GF were out at a nightclub last week in Santa Barbara, CA … and Liz was flaunting

Play video content TMZ.com Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp‘s relationship is under a microscope in Ryan Murphy‘s ‘Impeachment’ series — and the journalist who first got the real-life story says there’s no way to soft-pedal how Monica was stabbed in the back. Author and journalist Michael Isikoff joined us Thursday to recount his 1997 meetings

Art Metrano — the stand-up comedian known for his role in the “Police Academy” sequels — has died of natural causes … according to his family. Art’s son, Harry, tells TMZ … his father passed at his home Wednesday in Aventura, Florida. Harry says he didn’t just lose his dad, but also his best friend

Bob Odenkirk‘s back to his usual self … he’s hilarious and back to work!!! The “Better Call Saul” star just revealed he’s back on the set a little over a month after suffering a heart attack while filming in New Mexico. He said, “So happy to be here and living this specific life surrounded by

Canadian-born artist Yanic Truesdale is best known for playing the crotchety concierge Michel Gerard — who graced the Independence Inn with his French finesse and deranged dietary drama — on The WB’s classic American dramedy “Gilmore Girls.” Yanic Truesdale shared the small screen with a cool cast of characters including Melissa McCarthy as the bossy

“So you’re Patrick Mahomes??” Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs‘ son, Aaiden had a priceless reaction to meeting star quarterback Dak Prescott … by mistaking him for Patrick Mahomes!! The whole interaction was absolutely adorable … and thankfully, it was captured on the finale of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” Tuesday night. 4-year-old Aaiden — who refers to

“You come at the king, you best not miss.” Baltimore Orioles announcer Kevin Brown had an awesome tribute to the late Michael K. Williams on Tuesday … by reciting one of the actor’s most iconic lines while making a home run call. Of course, MKW’s Omar Little from “The Wire” is widely considered one of

Michael K. Williams‘ name will live on in the form of a law aiming to reduce mass incarceration … if a Brooklyn politician has her way. New York State Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn — who reps Michael’s home neighborhood of East Flatbush — tells TMZ … she and her team are working with the ACLU

Mel C is here to tell us what we really, really want — and that would be … that she’s joining “Dancing With the Stars,” so things are sure to get sporty! The Spice Girls singer was spotted wearing a visor on her way to the ABC Studios lot Tuesday to get ready for some

Michael K. Williams‘ death of an apparent drug overdose has triggered a criminal investigation … because law enforcement sources tell TMZ cops are trying to locate the drug dealer. Our law enforcement sources say NYPD detectives are conducting an investigation into the origin of the narcotics cops found at the site of the actor’s death

Nevada native Meaghan Martin was only 15 years old when she was cast as the popular girl with some serious attitude Tess Tyler — who bullies the new girl and creates havoc around the song-filled summer camp — in the 2008 Disney Channel movie “Camp Rock” and the 2010 follow-up film “Camp Rock 2: The

The Food Network wants to make it clear … it has NO relationship anymore with the former FN host who went on a rant over the Texas anti-abortion law and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to punt. Josh Denny — a comedian who hosted Food Network’s “Ginormous Food,” and has described himself as a “canceled”

Willard Scott — the iconic “TODAY” show weatherman who preceded the Al Roker era — has died. Al himself confirmed the news this weekend, taking to IG with an honorary post for Willard and writing … “We lost a beloved member of our @todayshow family this morning. Willard Scott passed peacefully at the age of

Bette Midler has a solution to get Texas legislators to reverse course on their anti-abortion law — just stop banging them … as in, women should. The actress tweeted out her thoughts for the proposed plan earlier this week, writing, “I suggest that all women refuse to have sex with men until they are guaranteed

Kaley Cuoco and her husband are breaking up after only 3 years of marriage … and they say it’s because they’re going in opposite directions in life. The actress and her hubby, Karl Cook, announced the split Friday in a joint statement to TMZ, saying … “Despite a deep love and respect for one another,

Brian Austin Green is slipping into some dancing shoes … we’ve learned he’s the latest celeb to join the upcoming season of “Dancing with the Stars.” Brian’s famous for starring on the original “Beverly Hills, 90210” and now we’ll see if he’s got any skills in the ballroom. The official cast will not be announced

Play video content TMZ.com Kyle Brandt says ’80s and ’90s nostalgists are going to love the new “Frogger” game show … because it brings the classic arcade game to life, kinda like “Wreck-It Ralph.” Kyle — host of NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” show — joined us on “TMZ Live” and downloaded us on the

North Cambridge native Traci Bingham was in her 20s when she landed her breakout role as the lifeguard looker Jordan Tate — who heroically saves beach-goers in distress along the sun-kissed shores of Southern California — in the later seasons of the iconic slow-mo television show “Baywatch.” Bingham shared the small screen with some top-notch

Mike Richards is reportedly leaving “Jeopardy!” altogether … after stepping down as the host who would replace Alex Trebek, he’s now also leaving his role as the show’s executive producer … TMZ has confirmed. An email sent to staffers Tuesday read, “Mike will no longer be serving as EP of Wheel and Jeopardy! effective immediately.

Play video content TMZ.com Jeremy Piven is on deck, waiting for another at-bat to reprisie his role for a potential ‘Entourage’ reboot — which, BTW, would be way different in 2021 … as would his character. We got the HBO vet Tuesday leaving a café in L.A., where we were able to shoot the breeze

Play video content TMZ.com JoJo Siwa thinks she’s already got a leg up on her “Dancing with the Stars” competition … she’s one half of the show’s first-ever same-sex pairing … and thinks it gives her an edge. We got JoJo heading into the ‘DWTS’ studio Tuesday in Los Angeles and asked her if there’s

John Schneider‘s production studio lot in Louisiana has been ravaged by Hurricane Ida, and while his life was spared, the actor needs some help. The ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star’s movie/TV magic sanctuary in Holden, LA got torn up this week as Ida continues to rip through the area. Among the casualties on his property was

Play video content TMZ.com “Entourage” creator Doug Ellin says it’s about time his famous show got the reboot treatment … and he’s got the main cast on board for another go around … but it’s Mark Wahlberg who Doug needs to make it happen. We got Doug leaving his “Hollywood Wayz” podcast Friday in Los

Ellen DeGeneres just expanded her real estate portfolio … scooping up a home in Beverly Hills. Our real estate sources tell us the talk show host dropped a cool $8.5 million for the 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home. The place is 4,614 square feet and it looks like a fixer-upper.  Real talk … the home looks dated.

Not even Oprah is safe from a years-later look back at questionable behavior — including an interview she did with Dolly Parton that’s now under the microscope … with a 2021 lens. Clips from the 2003 sit-down with the iconic country singer resurfaced this weekend, and it seems some people have questions about what Oprah

Tony Dow, the former child star who starred in one the biggest sitcoms in American history — “Leave It to Beaver” — is in the hospital with pneumonia … TMZ has learned. Tony was taken to the E.R. Thursday. His wife, Lauren, tells TMZ Tony did not have COVID. In fact, she says he was

Ed Asner — one the most prolific actors to ever have done it — has died. His reps confirm to TMZ that EA passed away Sunday surrounded by family. No other details about the circumstances of his death have emerged. The family issued a statement saying, “We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch