Leslie Jordan was coping with discomfort in the weeks leading up to his death — a health issue that was concerning enough for him to make an appointment with a cardiologist … TMZ has learned. Sources close to the late actor tell TMZ … for the last 3 weeks, he was experiencing shortness of breath.

Play video content ABC UPDATE 3:23 PM PT — Video has surfaced from inside the studio showing the protestor being escorted out of the show by security. UPDATE Waiting for your permission to load TikTok Post. Sen. Ted Cruz is catching heat everywhere he goes in NYC — after getting an earful from Yankees fans,

UPDATE 3:17 PM PT — A tow truck just removed Leslie’s car from the scene, you can see heavy damage to the front passenger’s side, with his wheel almost totally taken off. UPDATE Play video content BACKGRID UPDATE 1:50 PM PT — A rep for Leslie Jordan posted on Jordan’s IG, saying “the love and

Kanye West is not being scrubbed from Netflix in the wake of his anti-Semitic rants … the streaming giant says the biopic on his life is staying put. While tons of companies are distancing themselves from Ye, including Balenciaga and talent agency CAA, a rep for Netflix tells us there are no plans to take

Play video content TMZ.com “Love Island USA” star Timmy Pandolfi is still reelin’ from his reality show win … and says his relationship with Zeta Morrison is still going strong long after the season ended … and he says keeping things real was a key to their success. We got the personal trainer leaving Equinox

Play video content TMZ.com James Corden might’ve been a POS at one restaurant in NYC — according to the owner, anyway — but another famous chef is giving a different story … saying the dude’s a dear. Curtis Stone is coming to JC’s defense — telling us at LAX this week that he’s been nothing

Kim Kardashian‘s 42nd birthday is all about the fam — family memories, family videos, a family-filled party … and even a close encounter with her ex, Kanye West. Kim capped off her big day Friday by throwing a low-key party at her office space in Calabasas — Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, Kris Jenner and

Blame Halloween or Netflix, or both … but a Texas pizzeria is cutting off a slice of the ghoulish Jeffrey Dahmer fascination — which is pissing off some people and drawing others into the joint. Capital Pizza in Lubbock is now proudly displaying an almost literal hot mess — it’s called the “Jeffrey Dahmer Special.”

Play video content ESPN+ Peyton and Eli Manning, along with Steelers legend Jerome Bettis, did their very best impression of Egon, Ray, Winston and Peter … going to The Bus’ alma mater, the University of Notre Dame, searching for a ghost in a hilarious Ghostbusters skit! The three NFL legends came together for a special

UPDATE 9:01 AM PT — McNally just expanded what he told us, and also upped the ante, saying Corden can eat at Balthazar for free for the next TEN years if he apologizes. He writes, “STORM IN A RESTAURANT TEACUP. I’ve no wish to kick a man when he’s down. Especially one who’s worth $100

The season finale for HBO’s “House of the Dragon” has leaked online ahead of Sunday’s airing … and the streaming giant is pointing fingers at its distribution partner as the reason. The final episode for the “Game of Thrones” prequel popped up illegally on torrent sites Friday, giving patiently-waiting fans a chance to see how

Kim Plath, star of TLC’s “Welcome to Plathville,” has been arrested for DUI … following a gnarly crash a few months back that cops say sent her straight to the hospital. According to the police report, obtained by TMZ, cops arrived at the scene of an accident in Florida In June, finding Kim’s vehicle flipped

Andy Dick is facing a felony burglary charge in California after getting arrested yet again … this time cops say he was stealing power tools from someone’s garage. The Santa Barbara Police Department tells TMZ … officers busted Andy on Oct. 13, after responding to a report of a burglary in progress at a home.

Play video content TMZ.com Former “Deal or No Deal” model Claudia Jordan is sticking up for the other briefcase models on the game show … saying Meghan Markle‘s claims about being “forced” to become a briefcase “bimbo” just ain’t right. The “RHOA” alum joined “TMZ Live” Wednesday, saying she had no clue the Duchess of

The woman who accused Chris D’Elia of threatening to share intimate videos of her just took an ‘L’ … a judge denied her request for court-ordered protection from the comedian. D’Elia maintained from the beginning, he’d never met her Caroline Schmitz — and Schmitz had threatened him and his family on multiple occasions through messages

Play video content TalkTV Kanye West may have dug an even deeper hole over his anti-Semitic comments, saying when he said he wanted to go “death con 3” on Jews, he only meant the ones who screwed him over. The rapper went on Piers Morgan‘s show, and it seems he thought he was going to

Play video content Archetypes/Spotify Meghan Markle says she was reduced to “bimbo” status after her stint on “Deal or No Deal” … the question — what on earth was she expecting from the show? The Duchess of Sussex expressed her grievances on the new episode of her “Archetypes” podcast. She said the job was all

Jeffrey Dahmer is all the rage this spooky season, and while full-blown costumes — mimicking the serial killer and his crimes — have been yanked offline, the homemade crowd still has an outlet. Etsy, as it turns out, is hawking a ton of Dahmer-themed gear right now — stuff from graphic tees to cutting boards

Play video content TMZ.com Kaley Cuoco says she’s gained an added appreciation for flight attendants after playing one on TV, and she actually has a progressive proposal for you frequent fliers — open your wallets for in-flight service. We got Kaley at LAX Tuesday and our photog asked if her experience on the HBO Max

Online shoppers hoping to score some Jeffrey Dahmer-inspired gear for Halloween are now officially out of luck … because eBay has pulled the plug on costume pieces paying homage to the serial killer. A spokesperson for eBay tells TMZ … the company has policies that prohibit listings glorifying hate, violence and criminal activities — and

UPDATE 9:18 PM PT — The ban has been reversed … McNally says Corden called him Monday, apologizing profusely. McNally also joked, saying Corden can make things right by allowing him to host his show for the next 9 months. James Corden might be Mr. Nice Guy on camera — but, according to one restaurant

Gallery Launch Gallery Controversial Costumes Launch Gallery Gallery Getty/Pacific Coast News/Instagram/Netflix Jeffrey Dahmer costumes seem to be all the rage for this year’s Halloween season, but people are up in arms over the tone-deaf outfit choice … so we’re taking a look at some of the most controversial costumes worn by celebs. Instagram/Splash Chris Brown

Bill Maher asks the question … how can Republicans support Herschel Walker, whom he calls a hypocritical, lying moron, who played Russian Roulette, threatened to blow his wife’s brains out, stalked a Dallas Cowboy cheerleader, threatened to shoot cops, falsely claimed to be a cop, falsely claimed to be an FBI agent, abandoned some of

Play video content TMZ.com Anna Sorokin is fresh out of ICE custody and spending her time on house arrest … and she thinks a second chance is something that she’s earned — even if others don’t see it that way. Anna joined us Thursday on “TMZ Live” … and she thinks her trial taking place

Jeffrey Dahmer costumes might not be on the shelves at major stores this Halloween … but that isn’t stopping folks from hawking the killer costume online. Tons of costume items inspired by the serial killer are up for sale on eBay, despite outrage from folks who say the costume, given Dahmer’s history, is just downright

Jesse Williams, the star of an upcoming Broadway play, “Take Me Out,” is pleading with a judge to cut him a break, so COVID doesn’t take him out. You see, Jesse is being sued over a car crash and the lawyer for the other driver has subpoenaed the actor to sit for a deposition. Jesse

Conan O’Brien can break out the bubbly … because he just accepted an offer on his oceanfront home. Conan’s been on the hunt for a buyer since July. He had listed the property in Carpinteria, CA, just south of Santa Barbara, for $16,500,000. Conan’s 2,142 square foot pad is just steps from the sand …

UPDATE 11:47 AM PT — Some good news … Nevin’s sister just posted, saying, “My sister and James are okay, they got lost on their hike but made it back to their car and are on their way back to the resort now. Thank you everyone for reposting and helping us reach Nevin.” UPDATE 11:23

Hollywood legend Angela Lansbury — famous for “Murder, She Wrote” and as the voice of Mrs. Potts in “Beauty and the Beast” — has died. Angela died Tuesday at her home in L.A., according to a statement from her family. They say she passed in her sleep at 1:30 AM. Although, she’s most beloved for

Play video content TMZ.com John Stamos says it’s not just one thing he misses about the late Bob Saget … it’s everything, and even 9 months after his death, his friends still can’t believe it. We got John in Times Square on Tuesday and our photog asked him about his former “Full House” costar and