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Michaela Mabinty DePrince — a ballerina who went from war-torn Sierra Leone to international dancing fame — has died … according to a statement posted to her Instagram. A black and white pic of the star was posted to the account … with a long caption focused on Michaela’s “grace, purpose and strength” — adding

The Netflix cash cow “Squid Game” is a blatant ripoff of a movie that was released more than a decade earlier in India … at least according to a new lawsuit. Netflix is being sued by a man named Soham Shah, who claims he is the creator of the 2009 Hindi-language Indian film “Luck” …

Jack Antonoff has heard the criticism about his earplug use at the 2024 MTV VMAs, and has offered up a response to his haters. The music producer offered up a sarcastic apology online Thursday evening after he was put on blast for protecting his ears during Katy Perry‘s performance at the awards show this week.

Play video content TMZ.com Sylvester Stallone is hard at work on an upcoming book about his rise to superstardom … and he says Woodstock was a big moment for him. The “Tulsa King” star joined us on “TMZ Live” and we asked him for an update on his memoir, and got his thoughts on the

Jack Antonoff is getting slammed as “disrespectful” after he put in earplugs during Katy Perry’s performance at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards … 7 years after his infamous banana drama. Here’s what went down … Katy took to the stage at the UBS Arena in New York Wednesday evening, where she performed a medley

Play video content TMZ.com David Banner says he gave hip hop culture his all, and is now ready to tackle the same commitment toward his acting career … fans should get to know the veteran “Like a Pimp” rapper by his gov’t name, Lavell Crump, because he’s got Hollywood all over his vision board!!! TMZ

Play video content Bravo Andy Cohen and Ryan Seacrest and are no longer beefin’ … years after butting heads over their rival New Year’s Eve programs. The TV personalities caught up on Cohen’s “Watch What Happens Live” Tuesday evening, where a fan wrote in with a question about the status of their feud. Cohen admitted

Prince Harry‘s latest TV project is set to hit the small screen this winter … amid his ongoing estrangement from his royal family. Netflix offered up a first glimpse of Prince Harry’s new docuseries, granting a closer look at the world of polo — a sport the Duke of Sussex has been playing since he

Peter Renaday — best known as the original voice of Master Splinter on the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” animated TV show — has died, TMZ has learned. Law enforcement tells TMZ cops did a welfare check at Peter’s Burbank home Sunday after receiving a call, and they found him dead inside. The death appears to

Play video content Don’t pinch Ryan Seacrest, because he’s living the dream … hosting “Wheel of Fortune.” Ryan is making his ‘Wheel’ debut right now on CBS and he opened his first show by explaining why he feels so lucky to be taking the reigns from Pat Sajak. In a heartfelt speech, Ryan recalled watching

NFL RedZone host Scott Hanson is expressing regret over a playful comment he made about Tom Brady‘s broadcasting debut … saying despite it being meant as a joke, it was uncalled for nonetheless. The moment happened when Hanson poked fun at TB12’s call of Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey‘s potential NFL record-tying field goal attempt

Kathy Bates is ending her acting career … saying she’s got one more TV show left in the tank — though she nearly didn’t make it at all. The actress opened up about the end of her career during an interview with the New York Times … admitting her new role on “Matlock” — where

The Georgia school shooting suspect’s horrible life at home, Selena Gomez‘s billionaire status and Dak Prescott‘s contract situation are all part of today’s TMZ TV Hot Takes. TMZ Live Play video content TMZ.com First up on “TMZ Live,” Harvey and Charles examine the toxic elements of Colt Gray‘s life at home in Georgia. TMZ on

Play video content HBO Bill Maher spared no one Friday night, labeling Donald Trump as icky, but then spraying the left with the same label. The “Real Time” host zeroed in on the reaction to RFK Jr. throwing his support behind Trump, but it wasn’t the reaction to Bobby that rankled Bill … it was

Matt LeBlanc has been MIA, at least in public, for months … but he was seen out and about Friday in L.A. The 57-year-old Friends star looked chill in a t-shirt and jeans as he hit up a car showroom in the San Fernando Valley. Matt hasn’t been seen publicly since December … 2 months

Play video content TMZ.com In his controversial new documentary, “Lover of Men” filmmaker Shaun Peterson makes a compelling case for the theory that President Abraham Lincoln was gay. We caught up with the director on “TMZ Live” Friday, where Peterson touched on some of the evidence presented in the doc … including 2 instances where

Maria Georgas is speaking out after Jenn Tran name-dropped her during the emotional ‘Bachelorette’ finale … saying she’s not dating Jenn Tran’s ex, Devin Strader — and, she never will. The ‘Bachelor’ contestant — who said back in May she was originally supposed to be the Bachelorette before Jenn Tran — posted a TikTok Thursday

“1000-Lb. Sisters” star Amy Slaton was bitten by a camel during her catastrophic visit to a safari zoo this week … at least that’s what her lawyer is claiming. Taylor Hughes, an attorney for the TLC personality, hit back at claims from zoo owner Jon Conley … who placed doubt the reality TV star’s wound

Rachael Ray just broke her silence after sending fans panicking because of her slurred speech, but they’re gonna be quite disappointed — especially if they weren’t looking for a new recipe. The chef and TV personality posted for the first time since dropping her video post about serving Tony Bennett Monday evening … sharing a

Shaina Hurley is a very strong woman … because she battled cancer during her pregnancy, and she beat the disease. The “Love is Blind” star says she was 3 months pregnant when she found out she had cervical cancer … revealing her diagnosis for the first time in a new interview with PEOPLE. Shaina says

Glen Powell‘s on fire — not just in Hollywood but on the field too — showing out as he filmed his new sports TV comedy, “Chad Powers.” The actor’s stepping into the cleats of Oregon Ducks college quarterback Russ Holliday — and you can see him stretching out before the cameras roll in Atlanta …

Vanna White had some fair fears going into her new partnership with Ryan Seacrest for “Wheel of Fortune” … saying she worried the two wouldn’t click. The longtime television host discussed working with Seacrest during an interview with CBS Sunday Mornings … explaining that even though she’s known Ryan about 20 years, she didn’t know

Play video content TMZ.com Judge Greg Mathis is going through it … hot on the heels of his wife Linda rushing to court to pull the plug on their 39-year marriage. The TV judge opened up to TMZ at LAX Friday … making it loud and clear that divorce isn’t what he wants — adding

Artem Chingvintsev got busted, Kamala Harris got questioned and AEW star Mercedes Moné revealed her dream tag team partner … all this on today’s TMZ TV Hot Takes. TMZ Live Play video content TMZ.com First up on “TMZ Live,” Harvey and Babcock have the latest on the ‘DWTS’ pro being arrested in Napa Valley for

Taylor Sheridan made a famous show about life on a ranch … and now the “Yellowstone” creator is buying one in real life … and it’s massive. Real estate sources in Wyoming tells TMZ … Taylor bought a 179-acre ranch in the state for $4.95 million. The property is known as Papa’s Creek Ranch and

Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright were back on the set Friday of Bravo’s “The Valley” just days after she filed for divorce … and you could cut the tension with a knife! As TMZ previously reported … Jax was served the docs from his estranged wife, BC, while filming the new season of the reality

Allison Holker has found love again … nearly 2 years after the tragic death of her husband, Stephen “tWitch” Boss. The “So You Think You Can Dance” alum took to Instagram Wednesday to soft-launch her new relationship … with a photo of her shadow holding the hand of an unnamed man. While it’s clear Allison

Stacy Snyder is sharing her truth … coming out as queer, and possibly showing off her new girlfriend. The “Love Is Blind” alum publicly came out in a social media post Wednesday … a video which ends with her kissing a woman. Play video content Instagram / @stacyrenae926 Stacy, who got engaged to Izzy Zapata

Julian Ortega — star of the viral Netflix show “Elite” — has died … collapsing on a beach in Spain and dying, despite lifeguards’ best efforts, according to reports. The actor passed away Sunday afternoon, according to The Sun. Initial reports were that the actor drowned, but authorities clarified he actually went into cardiac arrest

Jeremy Jackson, the former child star best known for playing David Hasselhoff‘s son on “Baywatch,” may be oversharing a bit about his NSFW antics while filming the action drama. The actor, who played Hobie Buchannon for 8 seasons, declared in the new docuseries, “After Baywatch: Moment In The Sun,” going through puberty while surrounded by