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For the first time ever, one of the costumes was even too outrageous for “The Masked Singer” … and we’re talkin’ below the waist. Jester, possibly the scariest costume to ever grace the ‘Masked Singer’ stage, almost didn’t grace the stage at all … TMZ has learned. We’re told the OG Jester costume had a

Dave Chappelle cracking jokes over the LGBTQ+ community is fair game, and should NOT be censored in the slightest — so says a transgender comedian, who’s backing the dude. Flame Monroe — a Black trans comic — tells TMZ she’s not in favor of taking Dave’s new Netflix special, “The Closer,” off the service …

Wendy Williams is stepping away from her show after experiencing “serious complications” as a direct result of Graves’ Disease and her thyroid condition. “The Wendy Williams Show” announced Tuesday that while Wendy’s making progress … she’s not 100% ready to return to her hosting duties due to her immune system disorder. Wendy continues to be

“Squid Game” is Netflix’s surprising, massively successful survival drama out of Korea, but its popularity could pay dividends for people in India too. Geoffrey Giuliano — the actor who plays ‘VIP 4’ on the hit series — tells TMZ … he’s planning to auction off the robe he wore on the show, as well as

Play video content TMZ.com Dave Chappelle is now the great emancipator of comedians thanks to his latest Netflix special — so says Damon Wayans, who drew a parallel to slavery while praising Dave. We ran into the comic and actor Monday at LAX and got his take on Dave’s standup special, ‘The Closer’ … which

Chumlee is a whole new man … after practically losing an entire man’s weight. The guy from “Pawn Stars” tells TMZ … he was tired of struggling with his weight, which constantly fluctuated 100 pounds at a time. He says it had been a years-long battle and he felt it was time to make a

Granville Adams — famous for his ongoing role as Zahir Arif in “Oz” — has died after a battle with cancer. His costar, Kirk Acevedo, made the announcement Sunday … writing, “I lost my brotha today after a long battle with cancer. I don’t do well with loss because I’m unfamiliar with it.” He adds,

Kim Kardashian has a message for Debra Messing … you don’t have to be an actor to kill it on “Saturday Night Live.” Kim came out of the gate with some shocking humor … “I’m a Kim, not a Karen. Somehow [my mom] just knew. I don’t know how she saw that coming, and not

Play video content BACKGRID Kim Kardashian and Kanye West put on a united front ahead of her “Saturday Night Live” appearance — well, sorta … dude still seems hesitant to acknowledge they’re rekindling. The recently estranged couple — who are still technically in the middle of a divorce — were seen leaving a hotel Saturday

Kim Kardashian‘s burning the midnight oil to get ready for her highly-anticipated hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live,” showing that no matter what she says … it ain’t easy!!! Production sources tell TMZ … Kim’s been putting in 20-hour days since she got into NYC Monday night. We’re told call times for the ‘SNL’ talent

Kim Kardashian is getting some good advice from some of the funniest people on Earth as she gets ready to host “Saturday Night Live.” Production sources tell TMZ … Dave Chappelle, Michelle Wolf, Ellen DeGeneres, Amy Schumer and James Corden have all been helping Kim with her preparation. We’re told the comedy legends have been

“If this is what being canceled is like, I love it.” That’s how Dave Chappelle greeted the audience Thursday night at the star-studded screening of his new documentary at L.A.’s Hollywood Bowl … after receiving a standing ovation despite the swirling controversy over his new Netflix special, “The Closer.” Dave also railed on Twitter, the

Play video content ABC Barbara Corcoran and Whoopi Goldberg together provided a cringe moment on “The View” … the result of a fat joke Barbara lobbed at Whoopi. Ya gotta see the video … the roundtable discussion starts innocently enough, with the hosts and some ‘Shark Tank’ stars talking about new jeans, but it gets

Play video content TMZ.com Tamar Braxton‘s got her sights set on returning to television after an admitted toxic relationship with the reality TV biz, but she says when she does … she’s choosing a different way to tell her story. We got Tamar at LAX Wednesday and asked about her teasing her family’s series, “Braxton

Play video content TMZ.com The wild card for Wednesday night’s ‘Masked Singer’ was able to put together a whole performance in just one day, in part because they’ve got a phone filled with some music biz heavy hitters. The singer will appear as Pepper when they hit the stage, but came on “TMZ Live” sans

COVID-19 is still ruining spooky season traditions — virtually killing off any chance of pumpkin carving on a popular Food Network show, and it’s seriously pissing off fans. Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … yes, as some eagle-eyed viewers have sourly noted during this season of “Halloween Wars,” slicing up the traditional winter

Play video content The Sarah Silverman Podcast / Kast Media Sarah Silverman is tired of non-Jews playing Jews on camera — be it on TV or in film — and says amid all the cries for representation in casting … the Jewish people are left out, and the anti-Semitism points directly at Hollywood. The comedian

Dog the Bounty Hunter‘s return to TV is imminent … or so it seems based on the interest he’s garnering since joining the manhunt for Brian Laundrie. Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … Dog’s been contacted by multiple networks over the past several days that have expressed a desire in resurrecting a television

“Saturday Night Live” just rolled out the premiere of season 47, and the open did not disappoint … it was HILARIOUS! The show, which skewered Donald Trump, took aim at President Biden and Co., with the theme … and you think you had a bad summer. James Austin Johnson absolutely NAILED Biden with his voice,

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Justin Bieber got “The Simpsons” treatment for this year’s Balenciaga show … with the cartoon nailing some of the celebs’ iconic looks. The FOX animated show teamed up with the fashion powerhouse to deliver a special 10-minute episode for Paris Fashion Week Saturday … which even featured Homer and Marge

Misha Collins is somehow ready and willing to part ways with his Hollywood oasis … he’s put his stunning home on the market. The “Supernatural” star just listed his Spanish-style home for $3,999,999. It’s a modest price for a house up in the hills but it’s seriously an opportunity to purchase a piece of tranquility.

Jesse Palmer is the new permanent host of “The Bachelor” … replacing Chris Harrison, who was cut loose after his racism scandal. The move keeps it all in the family, so to speak … because Jesse’s a former ‘Bachelor’ himself, and now he’ll be the face of the ABC franchise for its upcoming 26th season.

Bill Maher has a point … “Brian Laundrie was not an interesting person until he became a person of interest” … an example of what the “Real Time” host believes is a cultural crisis. Maher railed on #VanLife … where young people meander around the country, chronicling every boring move … as if it can

Play video content TMZ.com Jim Belushi has some interesting, almost ominous, advice for Kim Kardashian as she prepares to host “Saturday Night Live” … but ultimately he believes she’ll do great. Jim — who was an ‘SNL’ cast member in the ’80s after his famous older brother died — was out in Bev Hills when

Play video content TMZ.com Ashleigh Banfield just opened up about Katie Couric‘s memoir, in which the former “Today” show host revealed she was threatened by the rising star … and Ashleigh clearly thinks Couric’s jealously may have derailed her career at NBC … and she’s still not over it. Ashleigh appeared Friday on “TMZ Live”

Now that it appears Britney Spears will probably not be living under a conservatorship by year’s end, members of the #FreeBritney movement say their focus will shift to the second-most famous conservatee … Amanda Bynes. TMZ spoke with several “Free Britney” supporters this week as they held a rally for her outside the L.A. courthouse

Play video content FOX Tyga says he’s always felt like an underdog, so he performed as a canine on “The Masked Singer” … but this dog don’t hunt, because he’s been eliminated from the Season 6 cast of masked contestants. The “Taste” rapper yanked off his Dalmatian getup on Wednesday night’s episodes of the eccentric

The Kardashians are coming back for more reality TV … and here’s the first look at their new show on Hulu. Kim, Khloe and Kourtney started filming their new show Tuesday at Lucky’s in Malibu, and they were dressed to the nines. It looks like Kim’s keeping in line with her look from the Met

Kenya Moore‘s decision to join “Dancing With the Stars” pissed off her bosses at the network where she got famous — so much so, they tried to force her into a very tough decision. Sources connected to ‘Housewives’ production tell us … when ‘DWTS’ approached Kenya months ago about being on its new season, she

Play video content Good American Khloe Kardashian‘s latest ad campaign’s got it all — she’s topless and rolling around in bed — but you won’t catch even a glimpse of her on TV, because networks say it’s just too sexy. TMZ’s obtained the commercial for Khloe’s Good American clothing company, which was intended to launch