Jussie Smollett wants a do-over in court, he’s asking for a new trial in Chicago and taking issue with the initial jury selection process — but he’d also willing to accept a not-guilty verdict. The actor’s defense team just filed new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, asking the judge to reverse the verdict and find

Amanda Bynes just took a huge step on the path to personal freedom … because she officially filed to pull the plug on her conservatorship. And, it doesn’t seem coincidental she’s doing it on the heels of Britney Spears ending hers. The former child star filed docs in L.A. Wednesday to end her 9-year conservatorship.

Sally Kellerman — famous for playing Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in ‘M*A*S*H’ — has died. The Oscar-nominated actress died early Thursday morning at an assisted care facility in Los Angeles, following a battle with dementia … according to her son, Jack Krane. We’re told Sally was diagnosed with dementia around 2017 and wasn’t doing well

“Jeopardy!” legend Amy Schneider is putting her winnings to good use — she just got engaged!!! That’s right, Amy dropped the news on Twitter that “Genevieve is no longer my girlfriend… she’s my fiancée!!!” She also added she couldn’t be happier to tie the knot and posted a pic of their hands on top of

Play video content TMZ.com Sharon Osbourne wouldn’t go back to CBS if they unloaded a Brinks truck in front of her house … because the bad blood is still boiling. Sharon and Ozzy were at Erewhon market in L.A. Thursday, and our photog asked the question lots of folks want to know … Whoopi Goldberg‘s

“The Wendy Williams Show” is no more … and it will become “Sherri.” Wendy has been dealing with serious health issues for months now. TMZ broke the story, the TV honchos that carry the show said Sherri Shepherd became the permanent guest host and they were monitoring Wendy’s heath and, if it didn’t get better,

Play video content TMZ.com Tristan “Mack” Wilds is sick and tired of the way the media and others unfairly profile black males, and he wants to blow these misconceptions to smithereens in a new Discovery+ show. Tristan, who starred in “The Wire,” joined “TMZ Live” Wednesday to talk about the false stereotypes that have been

Stand-up comedian and shock magician “The Amazing Johnathan” is dead after battling heart issues for years. An assistant to Jonathan’s wife tells TMZ … Johnathan passed Tuesday night while at home “cuddling” with his wife of 11 years, Anastasia Synn. We’re told a hospice nurse had been staying with him for the last 3 weeks,

Lindsey Pearlman, the “Empire” and “General Hospital” actress who was found dead in her car Friday … had a history of depression before committing suicide … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Lindsey called her husband, Vance Smith, the day before her body was found, saying she was intent on ending her

Play video content TMZ.com Stand-up comedian Earthquake has the biggest platform of his more than 30-year career, and he’s giving Dave Chappelle all the props for giving him the big break. Earthquake joined us Tuesday on “TMZ Live” to talk more about his upcoming special, “Legendary” … the first of Dave’s 4-part series, “Chappelle’s Home

Play video content NBC Alec Baldwin might be regretting that ABC interview he did right about now — because it seems to have, in part, triggered Halyna Hutchins‘ husband’s wrath. Matt Hutchins sat down for an interview with NBC’s “Today” — talking to Hoda Kotb — which will be aired later this week … and

The investigation into the shooting death of ‘Walking Dead’ actor Moses J. Moseley just took a dramatic turn … although cops believed he took his own life, new evidence suggests otherwise … possibly foul play. Moseley’s body was found in his car January 26, with a bullet wound to his head and a gun sitting

James Gunn is ready to give marriage another go — ‘cause he just popped the question to his longtime partner, Jennifer Holland … and she said yes. The go-to superhero movie director posted a photo Sunday that confirmed his engagement, showing Holland seated across from him taking a sip of a beverage … while flashing

“Baywatch” actress Alexandra Daddario had the scare of her life Saturday … when an irate man with a loaded gun went to her home and went off screaming something about her. LAPD cops rushed to the scene and found the guy standing outside Alexandra’s house. They told him to leave but he refused. As police

Lindsey Pearlman, the actress with credits that include “Empire” and “General Hospital” was found dead 3 days after disappearing … the LAPD now confirms. The body of the 43-year-old was found Friday at the base of Runyon Canyon Park in Hollywood … a very popular hiking spot. Her body was discovered inside a car. The

Bill Maher delivered a devastating blow to celebrities, companies and woke American culture for turning a blind eye to the horrendous abuses in China … mostly to make a buck. Maher lasered in on freestyle skier Eileen Gu, an American who chose to join Team China for the Beijing games. As he puts it, “She

Play video content TMZSports.com If anyone is going through it right now … watch this clip. Jay Glazer has an invaluable reminder for those battling mental health struggles … telling TMZ Sports it’s important for everyone to remember “we deserve to stay alive.” The Fox Sports insider let his emotions pour out last week …

Netflix is turning the page from Dave Chappelle‘s ‘Closer’ controversy by staying in business … with Dave Chappelle, and rolling out new comedy specials with his fingerprint all over ’em. Dave and the streaming platform announced a new standup comedy series Friday called, “Chappelle’s Home Team” … which will focus on comics handpicked by DC

Kelly Clarkson is pushing for a fresh start, on the heels of her contentious divorce from Brandon Blackstock … and it includes dropping her last name. The singer filed court docs this week to simply go by Kelly Brianne. Brianne had previously been her middle name, but now it’s getting an upgrade to last name

Shanna Moakler says she’s not trying to get with Lamar Odom … despite flirting with him on “Celebrity Big Brother” and upsetting her boyfriend in the process. Shanna, who was recently evicted from the ‘CBB’ house, tells TMZ … she’s not interested in Lamar, romantically or in any capacity — but she understands why her

Rockmond Dunbar is taking Disney and 20th Century Fox to federal court over his ouster from “9-1-1” … accusing the studios of discriminating against him based on his race and religion. According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Rockmond claims he was the only Black male lead actor on the TV show and his dismissal

Play video content TMZ.com Lee Asher is deep in the dog house, AKA “The Asher House” … but wouldn’t have it any other way, after quitting a 6-figure corporate gig to start his own animal sanctuary!!! Lee stars in the new Animal Planet/Discovery+ show, “My Pack Life” … and joined us Thursday on “TMZ Live”

Bob Saget‘s death is creating a mystery for many experts, who wonder how he suffered such a severe skull fracture … and what exactly he hit — but authorities are firm on what didn’t happen, and they think the injury was caused by something connected to the bed. As we’ve reported, Bob died from a

Prosecutors are officially going after Columbus Short following his arrest for domestic violence … TMZ has learned. You’ll recall, the ex “Scandal” star was arrested earlier this month after cops were called to his home over an argument he had with his wife — one that allegedly got physical. His case was initially presented for

Play video content TMZ.com We’d like to take a minute just sit right there, there’s a reboot in town — “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” … and one of its stars says a lot’s changed. Jordan L. Jones plays the role of Jazz in the new show, “Bel-Air,” and says it is drastically different in

Play video content ABC Whoopi Goldberg is back on “The View,” and there are no sour grapes, at least outwardly, over her suspension — and she’s vowing she won’t shy away from “tough conversations.” The talk show host was sitting in her chair again Monday, and right off the bat … she addressed the elephant

Play video content TMZ.com “Jeopardy!” champ Amy Schneider is now flush with cash, so she essentially went all country — as in “take this job and shove it!!!” Amy’s way too polite to say “shove it,” but she is indeed quitting her job as a software engineer. She tells us the whole “Jeopardy!” experience has

Play video content TMZ.com Kanye West showed up Friday night for a screening of the Netflix doc on his life … and there was no Julia Fox, no Kim Kardashian, but there WAS someone else. Ye showed up at L.A.’s new hot spot — Mother Wolf restaurant — with Chaney Jones to watch the new

Play video content TMZ.com Joel McHale has made a compelling case that Betty White was not the person Bea Arthur and Rue McClanahan claimed she was … a case so compelling it would have impressed Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.!!! As we reported, the director of “The Golden Girls” said Bea and Rue used to call

Bill Maher went in hard Friday night, using Whoopi Goldberg as an example of how America has become a hateful, spiteful country that celebrates a misinformed view of karma. The ‘Real Time’ host railed on the concept of karma, saying it’s bulls*** to begin with — no such thing — but the lore of karma