12:49 PM PT — Law enforcement sources tell us Erik was in town visiting a friend at her apartment, where he was found dead. Investigating officers learned Erik used alcohol excessively, and a large bottle of vodka was found at the scene. Erik Cowie — one of the zookeepers featured on “Tiger King” — has

The Food Network wants to make it clear … it has NO relationship anymore with the former FN host who went on a rant over the Texas anti-abortion law and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to punt. Josh Denny — a comedian who hosted Food Network’s “Ginormous Food,” and has described himself as a “canceled”

Willard Scott — the iconic “TODAY” show weatherman who preceded the Al Roker era — has died. Al himself confirmed the news this weekend, taking to IG with an honorary post for Willard and writing … “We lost a beloved member of our @todayshow family this morning. Willard Scott passed peacefully at the age of

Bette Midler has a solution to get Texas legislators to reverse course on their anti-abortion law — just stop banging them … as in, women should. The actress tweeted out her thoughts for the proposed plan earlier this week, writing, “I suggest that all women refuse to have sex with men until they are guaranteed

Kaley Cuoco and her husband are breaking up after only 3 years of marriage … and they say it’s because they’re going in opposite directions in life. The actress and her hubby, Karl Cook, announced the split Friday in a joint statement to TMZ, saying … “Despite a deep love and respect for one another,

Play video content TMZ.com Kyle Brandt says ’80s and ’90s nostalgists are going to love the new “Frogger” game show … because it brings the classic arcade game to life, kinda like “Wreck-It Ralph.” Kyle — host of NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” show — joined us on “TMZ Live” and downloaded us on the

Brian Austin Green is slipping into some dancing shoes … we’ve learned he’s the latest celeb to join the upcoming season of “Dancing with the Stars.” Brian’s famous for starring on the original “Beverly Hills, 90210” and now we’ll see if he’s got any skills in the ballroom. The official cast will not be announced

North Cambridge native Traci Bingham was in her 20s when she landed her breakout role as the lifeguard looker Jordan Tate — who heroically saves beach-goers in distress along the sun-kissed shores of Southern California — in the later seasons of the iconic slow-mo television show “Baywatch.” Bingham shared the small screen with some top-notch

Play video content TMZ.com Jeremy Piven is on deck, waiting for another at-bat to reprisie his role for a potential ‘Entourage’ reboot — which, BTW, would be way different in 2021 … as would his character. We got the HBO vet Tuesday leaving a café in L.A., where we were able to shoot the breeze

Mike Richards is reportedly leaving “Jeopardy!” altogether … after stepping down as the host who would replace Alex Trebek, he’s now also leaving his role as the show’s executive producer … TMZ has confirmed. An email sent to staffers Tuesday read, “Mike will no longer be serving as EP of Wheel and Jeopardy! effective immediately.

Play video content TMZ.com JoJo Siwa thinks she’s already got a leg up on her “Dancing with the Stars” competition … she’s one half of the show’s first-ever same-sex pairing … and thinks it gives her an edge. We got JoJo heading into the ‘DWTS’ studio Tuesday in Los Angeles and asked her if there’s

Play video content TMZ.com Louis Gossett Jr. isn’t hanging up his acting career anytime soon — so says the Oscar winner himself, and his reasons are interesting. We got the acclaimed actor at LAX where we asked about his prolific and prolonged career … even at this point in his life. Our photog pointed out

Ellen DeGeneres just expanded her real estate portfolio … scooping up a home in Beverly Hills. Our real estate sources tell us the talk show host dropped a cool $8.5 million for the 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home. The place is 4,614 square feet and it looks like a fixer-upper.  Real talk … the home looks dated.

“FBOY Island” star Jarred Evans is reimagining the old adage “nice guys finish last” … ’cause in the end, co-star CJ Franco chose him and their relationship’s on 🔥🔥🔥. Jarred tells TMZ … he and CJ are most definitely still in a relationship since the HBO Max reality dating show finale aired 2 weeks ago,

Play video content TMZ.com “Entourage” creator Doug Ellin says it’s about time his famous show got the reboot treatment … and he’s got the main cast on board for another go around … but it’s Mark Wahlberg who Doug needs to make it happen. We got Doug leaving his “Hollywood Wayz” podcast Friday in Los

Tony Dow, the former child star who starred in one the biggest sitcoms in American history — “Leave It to Beaver” — is in the hospital with pneumonia … TMZ has learned. Tony was taken to the E.R. Thursday. His wife, Lauren, tells TMZ Tony did not have COVID. In fact, she says he was

Not even Oprah is safe from a years-later look back at questionable behavior — including an interview she did with Dolly Parton that’s now under the microscope … with a 2021 lens. Clips from the 2003 sit-down with the iconic country singer resurfaced this weekend, and it seems some people have questions about what Oprah

James Corden hit the streets with Camila Cabello Friday for a skit that was fun and funny, but maybe not COVID-safe. James and Camila were in West Hollywood for a Cinderella spoof. James played the mouse, Camilla was Cinderella and Billy Porter was the Fairy Godmother. James Corden, Camila Cabello, Billy Porter and Idina Menzel

This could be the dumbest, most ridiculous woke move ever … Sarah Paulson is getting dragged for wearing a fat suit portraying Linda Tripp in “Impeachment: American Crime Story,” because some critics think the role should have gone to someone with Tripp’s body shape. Yes, there are people who think an actor of Linda Tripp’s

Play video content BACKGRID LeVar Burton is by far the fan fave to take up the mantle on ‘Jeopardy!’ as Mike Richards takes a bow — but he’s pretty clammy these days when you bring up the topic … which may or may not be telling, depending on how you read and hear this. The

“Cobra Kai” fans may soon be able to stay in the famous mansion featured on the show, because the new buyer’s got plans to make it happen … via Airbnb. Our real estate sources tell us … the 9,214-square-foot home — which is actually located in the Atlanta suburb of Marietta, GA and not Encino,

Zoë Kravitz is starting a new chapter as a single lady … because her divorce has been finalized. According to court records … Zoë and Karl Glusman‘s divorce judgment has been signed by a judge. It brings an end to a short-lived marriage. The good news … the dark cloud of a divorce case no

As rioters from Jan. 6 continue to get wrangled by authorities — Trevor Noah wants ‘em to know he’s got their backs … if they’re interested. The ‘Daily Show’ host took out a full-page ad in the LAT and NYT, which just ran Thursday … and it’s a bat signal of sorts for those who

Pennsylvania native Billy Blanks was only a kid when he began his life-long dedication to martial arts … but it wasn’t until he started selling the wildly popular VHS workout series “Billy Blanks Tae Bo” that his career really started to kick into high gear. Blanks didn’t stop there … he worked his way into

LeVar Burton might still be the fan favorite to take over as the permanent host of “Jeopardy!” following Mike Richards‘ exit, but he’s never been seriously considered for the role … TMZ has learned. Production sources tell us … Sony Studios execs loved the “Reading Rainbow” star as a guest host, but they didn’t think

Kid Cudi is mourning the loss of his beloved dog … and it’ll make you cry to hear about it. The rapper wrote a heartbreaking tribute to Freshie … a dog he got in 2010 after the producers of “How to Make it in America” told him he’d be a weed-selling, dog-walking character on season

Spike Lee‘s going where so many other Americans have already gone before — promoting 9/11 conspiracy theories — but the way he’s doing it is still surprising … even 20 years later. The famed director’s riding the publicity train for his HBO docuseries about New York — “NYC Epicenters 9/11-2021½” — but one thing that

Andrew Cuomo is no longer the Governor of New York, and now … he’s no longer an Emmy Award winner either. The disgraced ex-governor has been stripped of his special 2020 international Emmy in wake of the sexual harassment scandal that led to his recent resignation. The decision to rescind the award was handed down

Andrew Cuomo is no longer the Governor of New York, and now … he’s no longer an Emmy Award winner either. The disgraced ex-governor has been stripped of his special 2020 international Emmy in wake of the sexual harassment scandal that led to his recent resignation. The decision to rescind the award was handed down

One of the two women interviewed by Gayle King back in 2019 is now on the witness stand in R. Kelly’s criminal case … and she’s claiming he was controlling them right then and there during the interview. The witness — who’s only being ID’d as Jane Doe right now — testified Tuesday in a