TMZ - TV

Darnell 'SuperChef' Ferguson's Rise from Homeless to Restaurateur, 'Tiny Food' Judge

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 22:29:02 +0200

Darnell Ferguson has come a long, long way to become a Food Network star and big-time restaurateur -- success not a lot of people would've predicted when he was living out of his car. The man best known as SuperChef joined us Friday on "TMZ Live"…

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'The Mountain' Shows Off Insane Body Transformation Ahead Of Boxing Match

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 01:19:12 +0200

"The Mountain" is looking more like a sculpted rock ... 'cause he's lost a TON of weight over the past two years -- and check out his new bod, he's SHREDDED!!! Hafthor Bjornsson -- who starred as the big beast on "Game Of Thrones" -- has…

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Wendy Williams Hospitalized for Psychiatric Evaluation

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:32:08 +0200

Wendy Williams was taken to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation one day before it was announced that the new season of her show would be delayed due to COVID issues ... TMZ has learned. Sources close to Wendy tell us the talk show host was…

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Drew Carey Standing by Mike Richards After 'Jeopardy!' Downfall

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 21:56:51 +0200

Mike Richards has one incredibly influential celeb in his corner despite leaving "Jeopardy!" amid a shroud of controversy ... and it's his old pal Drew Carey. We got Mike and Drew Thursday in L.A. after they wrapped up a power breakfast of sorts --…

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Dateline's Josh Mankiewicz Talks Alex Murdaugh Ahead of Court Appearance

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:40:37 +0200

Murdaugh just appeared in a South Carolina court, going in front a judge and being read the charges against him. Murdaugh has just turned himself in. He reportedly pulled up to the Hampton County Law Enforcement Center in a beige SUV.…

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'Jeopardy!' Will Go with Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings as Hosts Rest of Season

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:34:48 +0200

"Jeopardy!" won't be going back to its revolving door of guest hosts after the quick exit of Mike Richards -- TMZ's learned it'll be Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings for the rest of this season. Sony production sources tell us the quiz show is going…

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Julianne Hough Says She Regrets Using Blackface Amid 'Activist' Backlash

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:51:09 +0200

Julianne Hough's blackface scandal is resurfacing ... some 8 years later as she faces new criticism over her role on a new CBS reality show that has her judging real activists. The dancer and actress addressed the backlash Tuesday, saying many…

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Logan Paul Unloads On Jimmy Kimmel After Diss, 'You F*ing Ahole'

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:45:21 +0200

"You f***ing a**hole, Jimmy Kimmel. Honestly Jimmy, f*** you. bro." Logan Paul just went scorched-earth on Jimmy Kimmel for dissing him last week ... saying the late-night host is "so f***ing lame" for making him the butt of a joke. In case you…

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Kendall Jenner Found Out About Kylie's Pregnancy with Phone Call, Sonogram

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:51:09 +0200

Kendall Jenner says she found out about Kylie's pregnancy the old school way ... with a phone call. The model/entrepreneur told Jimmy Fallon on the 'Tonight Show' Kylie simply called her and showed her a picture of her sonogram. Kendall said she…

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Ex-'Smallville' Star Allison Mack Begins Prison Sentence Early in Sex Cult Case

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:00:07 +0200

Former "Smallville" star Allison Mack couldn't wait to start serving her prison term ... or so it seems, 'cause she showed up more than 2 weeks early to begin serving her sentence. Allison reported to the facility Monday, according to the Federal…

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Michael Che Sued, Allegedly Stole TikTok 'HomeGirl Hotline' for HBO Show

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 23:42:54 +0200

Michael Che made a bad call when he did a "homegrrl" sketch on his HBO Max show, because he jacked it from a TikToker's "HomeGirl Hotline" bit ... or so she claims in a new lawsuit. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ ... Kelly Manno says…

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Norm Macdonald Dead at 61 After Private Battle with Cancer

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 20:36:04 +0200

Norm Macdonald -- a veteran comedian, actor, writer and producer famous for 'SNL' and more -- has died. According to his team, Macdonald passed away Tuesday after a multi-year, private battle with cancer that he kept hidden from the public,…

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'Jeopardy!' Clearly Edits Mike Richards' Introduction as Short-Lived Host

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:38:31 +0200

"Jeopardy!" awkwardly fired up its new season Monday with short-lived host Mike Richards ... and it's evident from watching the clip -- the editors hacked away the opening pleasantries. You gotta imagine ... when the episode was shot and Richards…

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Celebs Arrive for Met Gala 2021

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:28:03 +0200

The Met Gala is back after a year off due to COVID, and it looks like the stars were chomping at the bit to put on their best suits and dresses in a return to normalcy. This year's hosts include Keke Palmer, Billie Eilish, Amanda Gorman, Timothee…

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Carey Martin On 'Suite Life Of Zack & Cody' 'Memba Her?!

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:01:19 +0200

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…

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'The Wire' Star Andre Royo Wants to Keep Michael K. Williams' Light Shining

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 09:20:11 +0200

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…

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Art Metrano, 'Police Academy' Actor and Comic, Dead at 84

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 22:34:55 +0200

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…

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Linda Tripp's Betrayal of Monica Lewinsky Indefensible, Says Michael Isikoff

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 22:29:00 +0200

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…

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Michel Gerard on 'Gilmore Girls' 'Memba Him?!

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:01:29 +0200

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."…

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Michael K. Williams Honored With Orioles Announcer's Home Run Call, 'Best Not Miss'

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:22:45 +0200

"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…

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TMZ - TV

Darnell 'SuperChef' Ferguson's Rise from Homeless to Restaurateur, 'Tiny Food' Judge

'The Mountain' Shows Off Insane Body Transformation Ahead Of Boxing Match

Wendy Williams Hospitalized for Psychiatric Evaluation

Drew Carey Standing by Mike Richards After 'Jeopardy!' Downfall

Dateline's Josh Mankiewicz Talks Alex Murdaugh Ahead of Court Appearance

'Jeopardy!' Will Go with Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings as Hosts Rest of Season

Julianne Hough Says She Regrets Using Blackface Amid 'Activist' Backlash

Logan Paul Unloads On Jimmy Kimmel After Diss, 'You F***ing A**hole'

Kendall Jenner Found Out About Kylie's Pregnancy with Phone Call, Sonogram

Ex-'Smallville' Star Allison Mack Begins Prison Sentence Early in Sex Cult Case

Michael Che Sued, Allegedly Stole TikTok 'HomeGirl Hotline' for HBO Show

Norm Macdonald Dead at 61 After Private Battle with Cancer

'Jeopardy!' Clearly Edits Mike Richards' Introduction as Short-Lived Host

Celebs Arrive for Met Gala 2021

Carey Martin On 'Suite Life Of Zack & Cody' 'Memba Her?!

'The Wire' Star Andre Royo Wants to Keep Michael K. Williams' Light Shining

Art Metrano, 'Police Academy' Actor and Comic, Dead at 84

Linda Tripp's Betrayal of Monica Lewinsky Indefensible, Says Michael Isikoff

Michel Gerard on 'Gilmore Girls' 'Memba Him?!

Michael K. Williams Honored With Orioles Announcer's Home Run Call, 'Best Not Miss'

Logan Paul Unloads On Jimmy Kimmel After Diss, 'You F*ing Ahole'