Play video content TMZ.com 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” to break down his new
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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 voluntarily admitted to an NYC hospital Tuesday for a
Play video content TMZ.com “Dateline” correspondent Josh Mankiewicz knows the bizarre murder/assisted suicide case of South Carolina’s Murdaugh family is right up his show’s alley — and he’s totally into it — but he says the location is a bit off. Josh was leaving The Palm in L.A. Wednesday when we got his take on
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 people are just now becoming aware she wore blackface in 2013 when she dressed
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 Correctional Institution in Dublin, CA. She was supposed to begin serving her sentence
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 she’s a popular TikTok creator who came up
Play video content ABC “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 was expected to begin a long run as Alex Trebek‘s replacement,
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 Chalamet and Naomi Osaka — and they’ve already
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 &
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
Play video content TMZ.com Akon is mourning the loss of his good friend Michael K. Williams, and says he’s the latest example of how the “facade of success” can send celebrities into a tailspin. We got the artist Tuesday at Petrossian in L.A., and he said although he was close to Michael, they hadn’t seen
“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
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
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”
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
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
Play video content TMZ.com Louis Gossett Jr. isn’t hanging up his acting career anytime soon — so says the Oscar winner himself, and his reasons are interesting. We got the acclaimed actor at LAX where we asked about his prolific and prolonged career … even at this point in his life. Our photog pointed out
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,
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
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
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
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