Exclusive Amazon’s hit series, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” is ripped straight from the pages of a 6-year-old book with an eerily similar and struggling character … at least according to the author. Jodi Parmley just sued Amazon Studios for allegedly jacking several different creative elements from her 2014 book, “F.I.F.I. Financial Infidelity F**k It: The

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Jeffrey Katzenberg says his new streaming service, Quibi, is revolutionary in the entertainment game — bringing the highest quality video exclusively to your phone, and with a starting price ya can’t refuse. The mega-producer launched Quibi on Monday, and joined us on “TMZ Live” to tell us all about his

Play video content Ezra Miller appeared to have a physical altercation with a woman in Iceland, and though it started out seeming like a joke … people at the bar took it very seriously. According to our sources … “The Flash” star was visiting the Prikið Kaffihús bar in Reykjavik on April 1 when this

Play video content Jeopardy! ”Jeopardy!” had a clue about a pandemic … more than a month before the World Health Organization did — or so it appears to befuddled fans of the show. The totally eerie coincidence played out Tuesday night’s episode of the College Championship tournament. Yale sophomore Nathaniel Miller selected the “Health &

Play video content Exclusive Tiffany Haddish has the cure for your self-quarantine blues — laughter … specifically, about penis size!!! Hey, she says it’s working for her. Tiff made a surprise appearance on UMC.tv’s #LaughsOnLockdown — yes, that’s where we are now … stand-up comedy shows on Instagram live. Comedians Aida Rodriguez and Gary “G.

Exclusive The folks at “American Idol” tried to make it work, but ultimately they had to jettison plans to produce the show in studio, but TMZ has learned the show may still go on. Producers sent an email to the crew, saying, “As we continue to monitor advice from federal and local agencies, it seems

Exclusive Bob Barker‘s life is not in upheaval under the coronavirus quarantine — like most of us — because he’s already skilled in the art of self-isolation. Sources connected to Bob tell us the former ‘Price is Right’ host is doing okay at home as he quarantines in Los Angeles. Fact is, Bob was already

Play video content Breaking News O.J. Simpson — who most people believe got away with murder — is publicly accusing Carole Baskin of GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER! WHAT. IS. HAPPENING!?!?! Juice says he finally got around to watching “Tiger King” — and one thing is clear to him … he’s convinced Carole Baskin fed Don

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Joe Exotic‘s actually way more disturbing than the ‘Tiger King’ documentary makes him out to be, at least according to the guy who lived at the zoo for a year and helped make Joe a star. Producer Rick Kirkham joined us Wednesday on “TMZ Live” and said the wildly-popular Netflix

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Ryan Seacrest says it’s gonna take major adjustments, but “American Idol” will deliver all the show’s usual elements … while keeping everyone involved safe. Ryan joined us on Tuesday’s “TMZ Live” from his home studio in L.A. — where he’s been doing “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” his radio shows

Play video content Joe Exotic TV Joe Exotic has bitched and moaned about lots of things but this rant may — or may not — shock you the most … he was once pissed he couldn’t use the n-word. Still love him, Cardi B?! Some old footage from 2015 resurfaced showing the “Tiger King” star

Breaking News Fire back up the NFL return rumors for Rob Gronkowski … after he was cut from “The Masked Singer” Wednesday, he refused to close the door on his football career once again!! Gronk had been participating on the blind singing show this season … and it was pretty damn obvious the former Patriots

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com The ‘Tiger King’ leading man, Joe Exotic, was done dirty by vultures and snakes in his inner circle, and shouldn’t be the only one suffering … so says his role model, Doc Antle. We talked to the owner and founder of Myrtle Beach Safari — heavily featured in the documentary

Breaking News “Tiger King” star Carole Baskin claims Netflix made her out to be a monster and an alleged spouse killer — and while she still denies that, she is revealing new info about her late husband. Carole bashed the Netflix producers Wednesday for what she characterizes as “lies and innuendos” from people she says

Oprah‘s longtime partner Stedman isn’t getting any snuggles during these days of sheltering at home — he’s in the guesthouse … but you could call it the dog house, too. Oprah’s been quarantining at her home in Santa Barbara, CA during the coronavirus pandemic, but in an interview with her magazine she revealed her longtime

Orange County actor Noah Munck was only 11 years old when he landed the recurring role of the funny friend, Gibby — and was later joined by his brother Ethan Munck as his on-screen brother, Guppy — on the early 2000s kids comedy “iCarly.” Noah (and Ethan) Munck were joined on the silly show by

Exclusive TMZ.com Brad Pitt‘s got one hell of an appetite … for burgers and more friendly hangouts with gal pal Alia Shawkat. The “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” star and Ali were spotted at In-N-Out in L.A. the day after they both also hit up a Thundercat show at The Wiltern. Brad, seen wearing

Breaking News Amanda Bynes says she’s got a baby on board … and she wants the world to get the first glimpse of her upcoming bundle of joy. Bynes stunned fans Tuesday when she posted a pic of an ultrasound with the caption, “Baby on board!” Amanda didn’t specify, but the daddy-to-be is likely her

Oklahoma-born actor Ryan Merriman was still a teenager when he landed the role of the  basketball-loving leprechaun, Kyle Johnson — who has to hunt down his lucky gold coin to restore order to his Irish family — in the 2001 Disney channel original movie, “The Luck Of The Irish.” Merriman was cast alongside other notable

Play video content Mama June‘s decided a pandemic is the perfect time to get back in front of the camera and become a public figure again, but not on her TV show — she’s getting paid to push a weight loss challenge. The troubled reality star is promoting something called Boom Bod, a weight loss

Breaking News Gimme an S! Gimme an A! Gimme a D! What’s that spell? SAD!!!!!!! Navarro College cheer coach Monica Aldama — star of Netflix’s uber-popular show, “Cheer” — is speaking out after the national championship competition was canceled due to COVID-19 … and it’s heartbreaking. For the few who haven’t watched the show …

Howie Mandel has a warning for anyone even thinking of interacting with him … and all you need to do to heed the warning is take a hard look at his noggin. The famed “AGT” germophobe took a stroll Friday with the words “Do Not Disturb” emblazoned on his hat. Howie’s gotta be having a

Breaking News Netflix is doing its part to keep its crew in chill mode during this pandemic crisis … by creating a $100 million fund to support production crew affected by the coronavirus. The giant streaming service made the stunning announcement Friday as fears of a global recession in wake of the coronavirus continue to

Play video content @AdamGlyn Pete Buttigieg still has big plans for his political future, but for now, he’s down to chill out and catch up on sleep … until he tries his hand as a late-night TV talk show host. The ex-presidential candidate says his campaign was just the beginning for him, and even though

Max von Sydow — the Swedish actor best known for his notable roles such as the priest in “The Exorcist” and the Three-Eyed Raven on “Game of Thrones” — has died … according to his family. His wife, Catherine, says … “It is with a broken heart and with infinite sadness that we have the

Mega Howie Mandel is taking coronavirus panic to the next level, or maybe we’re all just not up to his level — either way, he’s prepared for a day on the job. At ‘AGT’ or Chernobyl!!! The famous germophobe clearly isn’t taking any chances with the deadly virus, and pulled up Tuesday to set rocking

Breaking News Tom Brady is officially moving!!! … Into Hollywood, ’cause the future Hall of Famer just announced he’s launching a new production company with the guys who directed “Avengers: Endgame.” Brady says the co. — which will reportedly be producing documentaries, films and TV shows — is called “199 Productions,” an obvious nod to

Exclusive TMZ.com ‘AGT’ is having a rough go today — first Howie Mandel shows up to set in a full bodysuit … and then we learned Heidi Klum was too ill to work. Heidi showed up to shoot “America’s Got Talent” in Pasadena Tuesday with a smile, but looks can be deceiving. She felt physically

Exclusive TMZ.com 5:44 PM PT — Diddy tells TMZ … “We want to make sure everyone is safe during these times, so we had to make the decision to cancel the in person casting events.” He adds … “But at the same time, I want to provide opportunity to everyone to audition from their homes.

Exclusive TMZ/Getty Composite “Riverdale” is shutting down because someone on the production has a very real concern about coronavirus exposure. A rep for Warner Bros., which produces the CW show, tells TMZ … it recently was made aware that a team member from the show recently came in contact with a person — not on