Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com David Ruprecht wants in on the new “Supermarket Sweep” fun, but with a different J-O-B — the former host says he’s is in the running to be the announcer. David, who hosted ‘Sweep’ from 1990 to 1995 and again from 2000 to 2003, tells TMZ … he auditioned with honchos

Los Angeles native Jason Hervey was only 16 years old when he shot to stardom after landing the role of the bully big brother Wayne Arnold — who regularly ribs on his younger sibling Kevin and gives him rude nicknames — on the iconic ’80s television show “The Wonder Years.” Jason Hervey was cast alongside

Hugh Downs — a broadcasting legend with 60 years experience on “Today,” “20/20” and ‘The Tonight Show’ — has died. Hugh died Wednesday at his home in Scottsdale, AZ … according to his family, who released a statement Friday, saying his passing is not related to the coronavirus pandemic. Hugh was one of TV’s most

Play video content Exclusive Here’s a fun fact Mike Myers will love … male sharks have 2 PENISES … count ’em, TWO!!! Yes, it’s a true scientific fact male sharks are blessed with two members … and the reasons behind the double dongs are gonna be explored by Discovery Channel when “Shark Week” returns next

Exclusive Details Joe Exotic‘s former zoo in Oklahoma is being investigated over concerns for the welfare of its animals — specifically the lions — but Jeff Lowe says everything’s being done right to take care of them … but it’s a challenge. TMZ’s learned a whistleblower provided PETA with photos and video of lions at

Breaking News Colin Kaepernick‘s origin story is getting the Netflix treatment — in the form of a 6-episode series based on the QB’s high school years. Netflix says the scripted drama is called “Colin In Black & White” — which will address the issues Colin had growing up as a Black man in an adopted

Exclusive Dustin Diamond needs to be saved by more than the bell if he wants to keep his home in Wisconsin — the bank is knocking on his door and looking to foreclose. The “Saved By The Bell” star owes Wells Fargo a whopping $269,329.36 — according to legal docs obtained by TMZ — and

Exclusive Dawn Wells — famously known for playing Mary Ann Summers on the iconic TV show, “Gilligan’s Island” — is now sadly suffering from dementia and needs some court help with an overzealous fan … according to new legal docs. Dawn’s manager, Leonard Carter, filed legal docs on his client’s behalf claiming a man out

Mike Henry, the white actor who has voiced Cleveland on “Family Guy” for 20 years is stepping down from the role … saying the black character should be voiced by a person of color. Henry made the announcement Friday, saying, “It’s been an honor to play Cleveland on Family Guy for 20 years. I love

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Brian Austin Green is a single man on the loose, and it seems his first legit post-Megan Fox rebound hails from down under … to which we say, ya done good, BAG. We got the “Beverly Hills, 90210” star on a lunch date Tuesday on Melrose with Australian model Tina

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Wayne Brady says he knew he had to nail his Little Richard impersonation for the BET Awards tribute — and he’s giving props to his ex-wife and her BF for helping him pull it off. Wayne joined us Monday on “TMZ Live” to talk about one of the highlights of

Breaking News Jimmy Kimmel‘s issued a delayed apology for his infamous Karl Malone impression — along with others — in which he used blackface and insensitive racial language … calling them “embarrassing” and “thoughtless moments.” The late-night talk show host has come under fire recently for his past sketches — specifically, one in which he

Breaking News Bubba Wallace confirms he has already been interviewed by the FBI as part of its investigation into the noose incident … and he’s blasting people who think it was all a hoax. The NASCAR driver appeared on “The View” on Tuesday — one day after an inspiring performance at Talladega — and was

East Coast actor John Glover (full name John Soursby Glover Jr.) is best known for playing the perfectly coiffed antagonist, Lionel Luther — who is the father of the follicly challenged Lex Luthor — on the WB superhero show, “Smallville.” John Glover could be spotted on the small screen with a stellar cast of characters

Minnesota born actor Jason Behr was in his mid-20s when he landed the lead role of the super hot half-alien Max Evans in the early 2000s The WB science fiction television show “Roswell.” Jason Behr was cast alongside some awesome actors on the extraterrestrial drama including Brendan Fehr as Michael Guerin, Shiri Appleby as Liz

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Joel McHale says his ex-costar, Ken Jeong, has proven to be just the right man for the job — when that job is a podcast about what the hell’s really going on with a pandemic. JMH told us all about “The Darkest Timeline” … the podcast he and Ken launched

Exclusive Alex Trebek dug deep into his pockets again to help a homeless shelter get a new facility off the ground — more than doubling his previous donation for a very similar cause. Ken Craft — founder of Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission — tells TMZ … Alex handed over $500k of his own

Alex Trebek is not letting the coronavirus pandemic or his cancer battle slow down his DIY ways around the house, but he is taking extra precautions. The beloved “Jeopardy!” host and his wife, Jean, hit up a Home Depot in Van Nuys Tuesday afternoon … busting out some cool, customized hard hats on their DIY

Exclusive Andre Royo — best known for his role as “Bubbles” on “The Wire” — is about to live life in the single lane, his wife’s filing for divorce after 22 years of marriage. The actor’s wife, Jane Choi, filed the divorce petition in L.A. County Superior Court to end the marriage, citing irreconcilable differences

California native Mitzi Kapture was in her late 20s when she gained fame after landing the role of the sex detective, Sergeant Rita Lee Lance — who solved crimes revolving around sex in the swanky Palm Beach, Florida neighborhoods — on the late-night ’90s crime drama, “Silk Stalkings.” Mitzi Kapture was cast on the CBS

Play video content Exclusive REELZ Eric Garner‘s widow dissolved into tears after testifying in the mock murder trial of the cops who killed her husband … and the powerful moment is part of a new TV special. As you know, no one was put on trial for the death of Eric Garner, so REELZ network

Georgia born actress Jo Marie Payton gained fame when she landed the role of Harriette Winslow … the character was first featured as a reoccurring role on “Perfect Strangers” … but is best known as the mom on the classic ’90s ABC family sitcom “Family Matters.” Jo Marie Payton was cast alongside a star-studded cast

Breaking News 3:09 PM PT — Danny was taken into custody Wednesday morning around 11:30 AM PT — at which point he was booked and eventually released the same day after posting bail. “That 70’s Show” star Danny Masterson has been charged with rape — this after being accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct

Exclusive Lana Parrilla played an evil queen in “Once Upon a Time” … so it’s not surprising she’s not afraid to confront trouble … like pointing a shotgun at a woman who she claims went on an expletive-laced rant and accused her of murdering 13 children. Lana beelined it to L.A. County Superior Court for

Play video content Exclusive Details TMZ.com 7:12 AM PT — D.L. is gonna be okay. His rep tells TMZ … he was “suffering from exhaustion after all the week’s work and travel, and was kept overnight at the hospital for tests under doctor’s orders. He is awake and feeling better, and wishes to thank everyone

Exclusive One of Jussie Smollett‘s alleged attackers wants some personal belongings back from Chicago PD … including some stuff that sounds like the exact items used that infamous night. According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Abel Osundairo had a number of personal items seized in February 2019 when cops executed a search warrant at

Exclusive Details 11:11 AM PT — Rachel Lindsay’s reacting to the news with cautious optimism. The former ‘Bachelorette’ tells TMZ … she’s happy to see a black man was finally cast after 18 years and 40 seasons, calling it a step in the right direction. That being said, Lindsay tells us, “It would be remiss

Exclusive George Floyd‘s name could be worth a lot of money in the entertainment business … and now one man is looking to lock up the rights to his name for movies and TV shows. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a man named Munemo Mushonga filed a trademark application to use the

Play video content Former “SNL” cast member Jay Pharoah was jogging down a San Fernando Valley street, when multiple LAPD cops pulled their guns on him, ordered him spreadeagled on the ground and one officer then put his knee on Jay’s neck … Jay says all because he matched a vague description of a black

Exclusive Details Matt Alexander, who survived 21 days on “Naked and Afraid,” is now accused of beating his girlfriend and holding her against her will in a car. The former reality show contestant was arrested in Louisiana on a warrant for domestic battery and false imprisonment, after Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s deputies spoke with his