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  An episode of “The Simpsons” that lasers in on oppression in China has mysteriously disappeared from Disney+ in Hong Kong … but there are clues as to who caused it to be yanked. The episode — titled “Goo Goo Gai Pan” — aired in 2005, chronicling the Simpsons’ trip to China. One of the

  Bill Cosby is a free man, but prosecutors are asking the highest court in the land to review his case … claiming he was never given immunity from a PA prosecutor in the Andrea Constand case. According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ … prosecutors in Pennsylvania are asking the U.S. Supreme Court

Play video content TMZ.com Soledad O’Brien says there’s a reason it’s so difficult for a lot of missing persons cases to make the national news … she says the woman has to be pretty, and they better be white. The veteran TV journalist joined us on “TMZ Live” and we asked her why mainstream media

Play video content TMZ.com Cedric the Entertainer is in Bill Maher‘s corner when it comes to cancel culture, as in he thinks it’s gotten ridiculous. We got Cedric out Wednesday in L.A., and asked about Dave Chappelle and Louis C.K. both getting Grammy noms, despite calls for their cancellation. Cedric is clearly pleased the folks

  Alice Sebold‘s movie adaptation about her 1981 Syracuse rape has utterly fallen apart in the wake of the exoneration of the man she accused — and one of the film’s stars is out too. Netflix’s Victoria Pedretti — who has a leading role in “You” — is no longer associated with the project, “Lucky,”

  The reporter who botched an interview with Adele for not listening to her new album just made a mea culpa over his own airwaves … and even described what we’ll never see. Aussie journo Matt Doran, of Channel 7’s “Weekend Sunrise,” ended one of his segments this week with a full-blown apology to both

Play video content TMZ.com Dallas Jenkins says his show about Jesus isn’t the same old, same old we’ve seen done time and again — and as Christmas nears … his latest installment might just be what everyone needs as we exit the pandemic. We talked to the TV producer — who’s the EP of ‘The

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is back in all its glory, celebrating 95 years with floats, balloons, celebs and plenty of people in attendance. The annual spectacle is happening right now in NYC, and you can see from pics, there was just about something for everybody in this year’s installation. Spongebob, Baby Yoda and Boss

East Coast comedian and actor Tim Kazurinky was in his early 30s when his life changed forever after his work in Improv swung open the doors to a career as a writer and character on “Saturday Night Live” alongside comic greats like John Belushi, Joe Piscopo and even Eddie Murphy. Shortly after his ride on

Play video content The View Joy Behar has some advice for those struggling to share both their sexual orientation and political beliefs this year at Thanksgiving with the family … just come out! During Wednesday’s episode of “The View” Whoopi Goldberg posed the question of the best way to avoid talking politics during this year’s

Tom Brady assiduously avoids caffeine, sugar, dairy, tomatoes, eggplant, even mushrooms … but on Thanksgiving day … f*** it!!! Tom and Oprah had a chitchat, but this one was different because it was Tom mostly asking the questions. O jumped on Tom’s SiriusXM show, “Let’s Go,” and it was only a matter of time before

Play video content TMZ.com Adam Trent is one of the best in the biz when it comes to the ol’ abracadabra — but he’s just as magical when he gives his gift to others, which is what he’s doing for a new TV special. We spoke to the veteran magician about his new ABC special,

The holidays are upon us once again — and after a 2020 pandemic twist … we can look forward to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returning in force, and it looks like they’re really bringing it this year. A new fleet of floats and balloons was unveiled this week before they hit the streets of

Another person featured in ‘Tiger King’ has died — only this time, by suicide … one which happened right in front of a family member, so say cops. Former reptile dealer Jeff Johnson — who made a brief appearance in episode 4 of 2020’s ‘TK’ docuseries to talk Carole Baskin — shot and killed himself

Jennifer Lopez was in bridal mode this weekend, and although it was probably more PR than where her heart is at the moment — it had to get Ben Affleck‘s attention!!! J Lo was one of several solo acts Sunday at the American Music Awards, and her wardrobe choice was interesting … opting for a

Play video content TMZ.com Ghislaine Maxwell seems to be full of secrets — including what she knows about Jeffrey Epstein and his powerful pals, and one journo is hoping to unlock the mystery once and for all. The British socialite — who was tight with Epstein for years before he was charged anew in 2019,

Paris Hilton is finally done getting married — and now, she’s on a tear for the honeymoon … which seems like it’ll be just as long and extravagant, based on what we’re seeing so far. The hotel heiress and hubby Carter Reum made their first stop on what she’s calling their Honeymoon World Tour …

Misha Collins must be feeling like a real estate guru right now — he unloaded his Hollywood oasis and made it look super easy by selling it quickly, and getting way above his asking price. The “Supernatural” star sold his stunning Hollywood Hills pad — a 27,683-square-foot slice of tranquility — for $4,550,000. Not too

Sheree Whitfield is not on speaking terms with her boyfriend Tyrone Gilliams … because her reality TV career almost cost him his freedom. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … the ‘RHOA’ star and Tyrone — who’s currently sentenced to home confinement — have not spoken since a November 6 incident, when Sheree told Tyrone

Bill Maher‘s seasonal swan song did not disappoint Friday night … although this is a wrap for this season of “Real Time,” he left us with future headlines that his crack staff claims are pre-ordained. He has an ominous prediction for Britney Spears … sort of Britney meets “Tiger King.” And, there’s news about a

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

“The Masked Singer” is gearing up for duets … and fan-favorite Jesse McCartney is coming back to perform!!! Production sources tell TMZ … for the first time ever on the FOX singing competition, the group finalists will be singing duets with top secret guest performers, including previous contestants, international superstars and even a panelist or

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