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Play video content TMZ.com Stand-up comedian Earthquake has the biggest platform of his more than 30-year career, and he’s giving Dave Chappelle all the props for giving him the big break. Earthquake joined us Tuesday on “TMZ Live” to talk more about his upcoming special, “Legendary” … the first of Dave’s 4-part series, “Chappelle’s Home

The so-called “Tinder Swindler” isn’t the only one who got a bad rep from the Netflix documentary — his bodyguard thinks he did too, and now he’s threatening legal action. If you’ve seen the doc, you know we’re talking about Peter — who was prominently featured as the personal security guard for Simon Leviev …

Lindsey Pearlman, the actress with credits that include “Empire” and “General Hospital” was found dead 3 days after disappearing … the LAPD now confirms. The body of the 43-year-old was found Friday at the base of Runyon Canyon Park in Hollywood … a very popular hiking spot. Her body was discovered inside a car. The

“Baywatch” actress Alexandra Daddario had the scare of her life Saturday … when an irate man with a loaded gun went to her home and went off screaming something about her. LAPD cops rushed to the scene and found the guy standing outside Alexandra’s house. They told him to leave but he refused. As police

James Gunn is ready to give marriage another go — ‘cause he just popped the question to his longtime partner, Jennifer Holland. The go-to superhero movie director posted a photo Sunday that confirmed his engagement, showing Holland seated across from him taking a sip of a beverage … while flashing a giant rock on that

The investigation into the shooting death of ‘Walking Dead’ actor Moses J. Moseley just took a dramatic turn … although cops believed he took his own life, new evidence suggests otherwise … possibly foul play. Moseley’s body was found in his car January 26, with a bullet wound to his head and a gun sitting

Bill Maher delivered a devastating blow to celebrities, companies and woke American culture for turning a blind eye to the horrendous abuses in China … mostly to make a buck. Maher lasered in on freestyle skier Eileen Gu, an American who chose to join Team China for the Beijing games. As he puts it, “She

Play video content TMZSports.com If anyone is going through it right now … watch this clip. Jay Glazer has an invaluable reminder for those battling mental health struggles … telling TMZ Sports it’s important for everyone to remember “we deserve to stay alive.” The Fox Sports insider let his emotions pour out last week …

Netflix is turning the page from Dave Chappelle‘s ‘Closer’ controversy by staying in business … with Dave Chappelle, and rolling out new comedy specials with his fingerprint all over ’em. Dave and the streaming platform announced a new standup comedy series Friday called, “Chappelle’s Home Team” … which will focus on comics handpicked by DC

Shanna Moakler says she’s not trying to get with Lamar Odom … despite flirting with him on “Celebrity Big Brother” and upsetting her boyfriend in the process. Shanna, who was recently evicted from the ‘CBB’ house, tells TMZ … she’s not interested in Lamar, romantically or in any capacity — but she understands why her

Play video content TMZ.com Lee Asher is deep in the dog house, AKA “The Asher House” … but wouldn’t have it any other way, after quitting a 6-figure corporate gig to start his own animal sanctuary!!! Lee stars in the new Animal Planet/Discovery+ show, “My Pack Life” … and joined us Thursday on “TMZ Live”

Bob Saget‘s death is creating a mystery for many experts, who wonder how he suffered such a severe skull fracture … and what exactly he hit — but authorities are firm on what didn’t happen, and they think the injury was caused by something connected to the bed. As we’ve reported, Bob died from a

Prosecutors are officially going after Columbus Short following his arrest for domestic violence … TMZ has learned. You’ll recall, the ex “Scandal” star was arrested earlier this month after cops were called to his home over an argument he had with his wife — one that allegedly got physical. His case was initially presented for

Play video content TMZ.com We’d like to take a minute just sit right there, there’s a reboot in town — “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” … and one of its stars says a lot’s changed. Jordan L. Jones plays the role of Jazz in the new show, “Bel-Air,” and says it is drastically different in

There was only one game in town for celebs Sunday night in L.A. … yeah, you guessed it. So, let’s go through a partial list ….  Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Kanye, Olivia Rodrigo, Charlize Theron, Kevin Hart, The Rock, Matt Damon, the Biebers and Kendall Jenner were front and center. But wait, there’s more …

Play video content ABC Whoopi Goldberg is back on “The View,” and there are no sour grapes, at least outwardly, over her suspension — and she’s vowing she won’t shy away from “tough conversations.” The talk show host was sitting in her chair again Monday, and right off the bat … she addressed the elephant

Play video content TMZ.com Joel McHale has made a compelling case that Betty White was not the person Bea Arthur and Rue McClanahan claimed she was … a case so compelling it would have impressed Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.!!! As we reported, the director of “The Golden Girls” said Bea and Rue used to call

Bill Maher went in hard Friday night, using Whoopi Goldberg as an example of how America has become a hateful, spiteful country that celebrates a misinformed view of karma. The ‘Real Time’ host railed on the concept of karma, saying it’s bulls*** to begin with — no such thing — but the lore of karma

Play video content TMZ.com Kanye West showed up Friday night for a screening of the Netflix doc on his life … and there was no Julia Fox, no Kim Kardashian, but there WAS someone else. Ye showed up at L.A.’s new hot spot — Mother Wolf restaurant in L.A. — with Chaney Jones to watch

Play video content TMZ.com Dr. Oz just got his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — but because he dived into politics as a Republican … he thinks his spot on the boulevard will get the Trump treatment. We talked to the daytime TV legend — who’s now running for an open U.S.

Deion Sanders‘ foot issues were actually MUCH worse than people thought … ’cause at one point, doctors feared the Hall of Famer could lose his leg. The shocking detail was revealed in a trailer for the next 6 episodes of Sanders’ “Coach Prime” doc with Barstool Sports and SMAC Productions … showing the Jackson State

The internet is going wild about Zendaya‘s new homage at Madame Tussauds — ripping it for looking more like another famous face … but the museum is standing its ground! Madame Tussauds London unveiled the wax figure this week of the “Euphoria” star, and it has Twitter extremely divided (what else is new?) — some

Bob Saget died from blunt force trauma to the head … this according to the Orange County Florida Medical Examiner. TMZ has obtained the conclusions from the M.E., who said, “It is my opinion that the death of Mr. Saget was the result of blunt head trauma. His injuries were most likely incurred from an

Jerry Harris has pleaded guilty in his child pornography case …. TMZ has learned. The “Cheer” star was in Chicago Federal court Thursday where he entered the plea in the case the feds opened about 18 months ago. Harris had been under investigation by the FBI for allegedly soliciting minors for sex back in May

Bob Saget did not die of a heart attack or a stroke — which authorities believed was the case — we’ve learned the cause of death was more shocking and tragic. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … after checking into the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Orlando on January 9, he hit his head on

Play video content Ark Media Micah Beals — aka, Micah Femia — was filmed this week harassing a couple guys on a NYC subway train over their mask-wearing … and things got ugly quick. Check out the clip … you see a man we’re told is Beals, who has appeared on “Parks and Recreation” and

“The Wendy Williams Show” has been a revolving door this season as the host struggles with various ailments, and now TMZ has learned a “‘permanent guest host” is about to be named. Multiple sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Sherri Shepherd will take the reigns of the show beginning in September. Our sources say

Simon Leviev — aka the “Tinder Swindler” — is gonna have a hard time finding new victims on dating apps … because he’s been booted from just about everywhere! A rep for Match Group — owners of OkCupid, Hinge, PlentyofFish, OurTime, Meetic, Pairs, and Match — tells TMZ that Simon has been permanently banned from

Play video content TMZ.com Bill Maher for President??? Some folks are talking about it, and now a United States Senator is saying it’s not the craziest idea in the world. We got South Dakota Senator John Thune Monday at Reagan National Airport, and although he laughed out loud at first, he pivoted and said not

Now here’s an idea … filming “The View” at the Museum of Tolerance to show support for the Jewish community and educate viewers about the Holocaust. Rabbi Abraham Cooper from the famed Simon Wiesenthal Center in L.A. tells TMZ … he’d love to have the show air live at the Museum of Tolerance. He thinks