Los Angeles native Paul Butcher was only eleven years old when he gained fame as the genius younger brother, Dustin Brooks, in the 00’s Nickelodeon think piece, “Zoey 101.” Paul Butcher was cast alongside stars like Sean Flynn as the PCA friend, Chase Matthews, and Christopher Massey as his BFF roomie, Michael Barret … and

Exclusive TMZ Jussie Smollett‘s camp is very upset over what they believe are untrue stories about what actually went down in January, when he says he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack. Sources directly tied to Smollett say the media has mischaracterized a text he sent to Abel Osundairo 4 days before

Exclusive TMZ/Getty Composite Those who care for Honey Boo Boo are making sure Mama June can’t dip in to her funds … and it’s all because of concerns over Mama’s casino trips with boyfriend Geno Doak and their crack cocaine arrest.  Family sources tell TMZ … a rep for 13-year-old Alana — AKA Honey Boo

Exclusive Getty Composite Sherri Shepherd‘s ex is nuclear over her scathing radio interview targeting him … and he’s accusing her of being vindictive and bitter. Lamar Sally is clapping back days after Sherri hopped on D.L. Hughley‘s radio show and eviscerated Lamar … saying she married the “sorry-ass dude” because she was lonely in the

Play video content TMZ.com Jussie Smollett and the Osundairo brothers had multiple close encounters — all caught on camera — BEFORE the alleged attack went down, but the outcome of those encounters is puzzling. The video — first found by Matt Finn of Fox News — shows the icy street near Jussie’s apartment building sometime

Shutterstock Jon Stewart paid his final respects to Ground Zero first responder Luis Alvarez, who just days before his death, sitting side-by-side with Stewart, pled with Congress to extend compensation funds for 9/11 victims. Detective Alvarez’s funeral was held Wednesday in NYC. He died Saturday from complications resulting from the cancer linked to months he

Play video content Breaking News Here’s the best pitch Michael Kopech‘s ever made … the Chicago White Sox prized prospect proposed to “Riverdale” star Vanessa Morgan — AND SHE SAID YES!!! 23-year-old Kopech — who’s rehabbin’ after a Tommy John surgery last year — was vacationing with his GF near the Grand Canyon on Wednesday

Exclusive TMZ / Getty Composite Jenelle Evans is no longer an empty-nester … TMZ has learned her children are coming home.  Sources connected to the case tell us, the judge in her custody trial has just ruled 2-year-old Ensley and 4-year-old Kaiser will be returned to their mom. We’re told Kaiser’s dad, Nathan Griffith, must

Exclusive TMZ ‘Teen Mom’ star Amber Portwood has been arrested for domestic battery … TMZ has learned. The 29-year-old and boyfriend Andrew Glennon just announced on the show they’re pregnant. She also hinted they might soon get married. She was arrested in Indianapolis Friday just before 6:00 AM. Cops are not saying who the alleged

Exclusive Getty HBO’s smash hit series “Big Little Lies” has got a lot of kiddos featured in the program — and one of them is getting paid BANK to run it back for the second season. 12-year-old Ivy George — who starred as Laura Dern‘s daughter, Amabella, in season 1, and was brought back for

Blac Chyna Hairdresser Wanted Her 15 Min … It Backfired, Bitch!!! 6/26/2019 12:50 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE Blac Chyna says she always knew she’d be vindicated in her hairdresser knife case, ’cause the lady was simply thirsty for the spotlight — but she ain’t gonna drink from Chyna’s fountain. BC says Tuesday’s decision by the L.A.

George Lopez Guacamole with a Legal Twist … The Chingon Way!!! 6/26/2019 12:30 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE George Lopez is expanding his restaurant empire … and holy guacamole it looks like he wants to add his own twist to a Mexican delicacy. According to new docs obtained by TMZ … the comedian applied for the trademark “George Lopez’s

Play video content NBC Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is at the center of perhaps the most puzzling moment of the Democratic debates, because a magic act happened on her chin … and the question is WHO’s the magician?? The Congresswoman from Hawaii was talking foreign policy during the debate — specifically the possibility of America going

EXCLUSIVE Beth Chapman was taping alongside Duane “Dog” Chapman almost until her last day, but there’s some unfinished work to be done … and now it’s in Dog’s hands to decide how their project will end. Their new show, “Dog’s Most Wanted,” had been shooting for several months, and they were coming to a close

‘ALF’ Star Max Wright Dead at 75 After Long Cancer Battle 6/26/2019 3:45 PM PDT EXCLUSIVE Max Wright, who famously played the father on the 80s hit sitcom “ALF” — died Wednesday … TMZ has learned.  Family sources tell TMZ … the actor passed away in his home in Hermosa Beach, CA … just outside

EXCLUSIVE Beth Chapman, who along with her husband, Duane “Dog” Chapman, appeared for years on the iconic show, “Dog the Bounty Hunter,” is dead. Beth died Wednesday at a Honolulu hospital, days after being placed in a medically-induced coma. She had battled long and hard against cancer, which ultimately took her life. The 51-year-old announced

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Benzino blew up on a couple of cops when they hauled him for an outstanding warrant … and his escalation to all-out tirade was captured on a police bodycam. In the footage, obtained by TMZ, Benzino was pissed from the get-go about the incident, because he believes the cop who

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com “Will & Grace” creator Max Mutchnick has a deep, personal connection with Stonewall — it’s the first gay bar he ever dared to fearfully enter, and it now has just come full circle with his own children. We got Max Thursday afternoon at LAX …he had just returned from New

Los Angeles native Vanessa Marano was only 13 years old when she landed the role of the spectacled youngster, April Nardini, in the long-running television drama “Gilmore Girls.” Vanessa Marano shared her scenes with stars like Scott Patterson as her paternal plot twist Luke Danes, Sherilyn Fenn as April’s pretty (and protective) mom, Anna Nardini

Exclusive TMZ Beth Chapman is getting a special sendoff from the TV network where she and her husband became icons. Honchos at A&E tell TMZ … the network is airing a 4-hour “Dog the Bounty Hunter” marathon next Monday morning, and it will conclude with an onscreen in memoriam tribute to Beth.  As you know

Honey Boo Boo Living with Big Sis While Mama June Hangs with BF 5/19/2019 12:50 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE Mama June‘s youngest daughter, 13-year-old Alana — aka Honey Boo Boo — has been forced to move in with her sister … while June lives the casino life with her felon boyfriend. Sources close to June tell

Blac Chyna Plans to Sue Hairdresser … She Pulled a Jussie!!! 5/19/2019 12:25 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE Blac Chyna insists she was the victim, not the aggressor, in an altercation with her hairdresser — which means exactly what you think it does … Chyna’s gearing up to sue her ass. Sources close to BC tell TMZ …

‘Game of Thrones’ Robin Arryn I ‘GoT’ Milk Now Fans Love Me … Especially in the DMs!!! 5/21/2019 1:19 PM PDT EXCLUSIVE The “Game of Thrones” actor unexpectedly getting the most love after the finale isn’t Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke or even Kit Harington … it’s Lino Facioli, and he’s blown away. The former kid

‘Game of Thrones’ Robin Arryn I ‘GoT’ Milk Now Fans Love Me … Especially in the DMs!!! 5/21/2019 1:19 PM PDT EXCLUSIVE The “Game of Thrones” actor unexpectedly getting the most love after the finale isn’t Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke or even Kit Harington … it’s Lino Facioli, and he’s blown away. The former kid

Elizabeth Warren, AOC ‘GoT’ Writers Screwed Women Right Off the Iron Throne!!! 5/21/2019 1:52 PM PDT Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are PISSED at the ending of “Game of Thrones” … and they’re lamenting the fact a woman didn’t end up ruling all of Westeros.  The 2020 Presidential candidate and freshman Congresswoman are airing their grievances

‘Game of Thrones’ Did Good for the Disabled, But … Bran the Broken? Really??? 5/21/2019 12:40 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE “Game of Thrones” broke down barriers for the disabled community during its 8-year run … a fact that’s earning the show high praise, even though one group says producers made a big flub in the finale.

Netflix’s ‘Jailbirds’ Megan ‘Monster’ Hawkins Arrested … Back in Sac County Jail 5/20/2019 3:23 PM PDT One of the female inmates featured in Netflix’s new docuseries about life on the inside is right back where she started on the show … behind bars in good old Sacramento. Megan Hawkins — known as “Monster” on the

‘Game Of Thrones’ In Memorium Remembering The Fallen Characters 5/20/2019 12:01 AM PDT What is dead may never die … and that is why we remember all the characters we lost over the past 8 seasons of “Game of Thrones.” Some of the most beloved characters fell throughout the journey to rule the Iron Throne,

SNL’s Leslie Jones Message to Alabama Over Abortion Ban … You Can Kiss My Entire Ass!!! 5/19/2019 7:08 AM PDT Leslie Jones went in for the kill on the ‘SNL’ season finale, annihilating the men in the Alabama State Legislature over the new law that will virtually ban all abortions. Jones first appeared in a

‘Teen Mom 3’ Star Mackenzie McKee Mom Rips Neighbor for Dog Report … Swears Hank ‘Never in Danger’ from Storms 5/22/2019 12:50 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE “Teen Mom 3” star Mackenzie McKee‘s neighbors have a grudge, and that’s the only reason they called animal control claiming her dog was abandoned — at least, according to Mackenzie’s mom.