Columbus Short‘s neighbor says the actor’s got it out for him so bad, he’s had to go to court to get protection … and a judge is giving it to him. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the neighbor says Columbus got in his face last weekend … allegedly referring to himself as a

Leslie Phillips — a prolific British actor who was part of the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise — has died. His team confirmed he passed away Monday peacefully in his sleep, this according to the BBC. No other details were released. Phillips is perhaps best known by this generation as the voice of the Sorting Hat in

Play video content TMZ.com Aaron Carter was working on a sitcom before he passed away … and we’re told the production is going to honor him by moving forward, dedicating the project to his memory. Brian Farmer, writer and director of “Group,” tells TMZ … Aaron and co. wrapped on the pilot episode of the

Play video content Instagram / @nickcannon Nick Cannon is ripping the Brooklyn Nets for “dehumanizing” Kyrie Irving with a list of demands that must be completed before he can return … comparing the team to a master attempting to break a slave. Cannon defended Irving during a conversation with Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt this

Play video content TMZ.com Tamera Mowry is giving out crucial and timely advice for the new Powerball winner — as they cash in on that fortune, she’s warning the instant billionaire to simply beware!! We got the “Sister, Sister” star at LAX Tuesday … and she got really candid about her thoughts on the SoCal

Dawn Lyn — a former child star on the TV show “My Three Sons” — is slowly recovering from the brain surgery that sent her into a coma … she’s now breathing on her own. Tina Cole, who starred opposite Dawn back in the ’60s and ’70s when their sitcom was on the air, tells

Play video content TMZ.com Nancy Grace says the upcoming Peacock docuseries on Casey Anthony is a sham … she says Casey will lie her way through the series and laugh all the way to the bank. The queen of true crime joined us Wednesday on “TMZ Live” and we asked her why Peacock is coming

Play video content TMZ.com Whitney Cummings says she’s joining OnlyFans to tell dirty jokes, free from the backlash and controversy swirling on other social media sites … and she’s ripping Elon Musk‘s app. We got Whitney at LAX and asked why she decided to hitch her wagon to OF, where she’s producing a new show

Ryan Seacrest is bidding his final farewell to Los Angeles, because he just unloaded his last big property there … selling the mansion he once acquired from Ellen DeGeneres. Real estate sources tell TMZ … Ryan just closed on the sale of his sprawling Bev Hills estate for $51 million. TMZ broke the story …

Democracy is on the ballot next week, and it’s going to lose … so says Bill Maher, in a get-real moment for a sinking institution called the United States government. The “Real Time” host cut to the chase Friday night, saying all the handwringing about the importance of voting rings hollow, because a slew of

Play video content Looks like Bhad Bhabie has a future in addressing prestigious debate clubs, because she crushed it at Oxford University, and the student body greeted her with thunderous applause. Folks at the event tell TMZ … Bhad Bhabie, aka Danielle Bregoli, chatted it up with a chamber full of students Wednesday night, and

Play video content TMZ.com UPDATE 2:14 PM PT — While Stephen may have issue with the rescue, we’ve seen some declarations filed by other neighbors to the property that say there’s never been an issue with loud yelping, excessive barking or the smell of animal waste. UPDATE What’s more … one of the declarations states

If you’ve ever wanted to grab lunch with Paul Rudd, Zoom chat with Jason Sudeikis or go to work with Ben Stiller, here’s your shot — all those things are up for grabs, and all to our support veterans. A ton of celebs are teaming up with Homes For Our Troops in honor of Veterans

Play video content Baltimore Ravens UPDATE 2:27 PM PT — Lamar Jackson addressed Chris Jericho, calling him out … telling reporters on Thursday that he had no idea Jericho would do that during the show. UPDATE “I wasn’t looking for it,” Jackson said. “I wasn’t thinking he was gone call me out. I didn’t really

Selena Gomez is opening up even more about her struggles with bipolar disorder … revealing she had suicidal thoughts and checked into 4 different treatment centers. She says, “I think when I started hitting my early twenties is when it started to get really dark, when I started to feel like I was not in

Christina Applegate is opening up about her struggles with multiple sclerosis, ahead of her first appearance on the big screen … revealing she put on 40 pounds and can’t walk without a cane. The “Married… with Children” star got candid with the New York Times … saying the upcoming season of “Dead to Me” would

Play video content Stardust Fallout “Pawn Stars” Rick Harrison and Chumlee have a chance to snap up a one-of-a-kind piece of memorabilia … courtesy of an NFL player holding on to a Pokémon card worth 6 figures!!! Rick and Chum met up with Raiders’ linebacker Blake Martinez Thursday night during a meet and greet at

“Stranger Things” fans can now live out their worst nightmares — the infamous Creel House in the hit series has hit the market. The iconic haunted house, which is home to the Creel family and Vecna’s lair in the Upside Down in Season 4, is now up for grabs in Rome, GA … and it’s

Alyvia Alyn Lind doesn’t have to close her eyes to peek at her bank account … because she’s making tons of money as a main character in the “Chucky” TV series. The 15-year-old actress is in her second season playing Lexy Cross in the SyFy and USA Network horror show, and her minor’s contract shows

Dawn Lyn — a former child star on the TV show “My Three Sons” — is fighting for her life after undergoing brain surgery and falling into a coma … this according to her former costars. Word of Lyn’s condition first cropped up on social media through posts from people like Stanley Livingston and Tina

The producers of Netflix’s “Unsolved Mysteries” might be able to close a grisly case soon — we’re told the tips are pouring in about the whereabouts of the suspect in a now 4-year-old murder. Terry Dunn Meurer, executive producer of the popular series, tells TMZ her team’s handed over 90 tips to law enforcement regarding

‘SNL’ alum Chris Redd is smiling through the pain after being attacked in New York City … his nose is stitched up and his eyes are swollen and bruised. TMZ obtained these photos of the injuries Chris sustained when he was ambushed by a man with brass knuckles this week while heading into the Comedy

Evan Peters says he had to transform himself into Jeffrey Dahmer to do the story justice — and he means that literally … ’cause the dude went totally method for the killer role. The actor dished Saturday about what exactly went into preparing for the job when he was cast by Ryan Murphy and co.

Bill Maher was on a tear Friday night over Halloween, and his message — on the surface about “offensive” costumes — was much more of a social commentary about the “emotional hemophiliacs” who are bent out of shape over everything under the sun. The “Real Time” host zeroed in on media sites that are urging/warning/threatening

Play video content Diane Sawyer / ABC News Matthew Perry revealed the depth of his addiction in an interview Friday night, and it was shocking. Perry, who told Diane Sawyer during the run of “Friends” he would sometimes pop 55 Vicodin pills a day, said in real life he traded out friends for drug dealers

Henry Cavill is stepping away from “The Witcher,” and a new Geralt of Rivia has been tapped … one Liam Hemsworth. The announcement came down Saturday, and it’s kinda shaking up TV land … as HC has helmed the lead role for 3 seasons now, to much acclaim. Now, though, he says he’s outta there

Play video content TMZ.com Actor Alan Ruck has a loooong list of credits to his name over decades of work … but he knows EXACTLY which one of his roles tops the rest — at least in his eyes. We got Alan at LAX Thursday … and hit him with a somewhat morbid question —

Play video content Diane Sawyer / ABC News Matthew Perry was brought to tears looking back at how his addiction to pills and alcohol caused his weight to fluctuate … and he feels sorry for his former self. The “Friends” star got super emotional in his ABC special with Diane Sawyer, crying when they played

The hit 2000s show “MTV Cribs” is making a huge comeback … and we’ve got a first look inside some celebs’ homes to be featured on the season premiere. This first episode is bound to pick up right where the series left off, showcasing the homes and lifestyles of some of the biggest names in

Robert Flaxman, one of the dozens of people charged in the college admissions scandal alongside Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman, has died by suicide. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Robert’s friends requested a welfare check on him last week at his home in Malibu — and cops found he’d hanged himself. According to our