Kevin Hart isn’t one to embrace controversy for kicks — which is why a one-on-one between Netflix’s CEO and him is all the more interesting … especially as the Dave Chappelle drama’s still swirling. Check out this photo TMZ obtained of the rock star comedian chopping it up with Ted Sarandos Monday evening in Beverly

Lone Star state actor Raini Rodriguez was still a teenager when she locked in the role as the spunky best friend Trish — who also acts as the musical manager while alongside the up-and-coming artist tackling the entertainment industry — in the classic Disney sitcom “Austin & Ally.” RR shared the screen with the Disney

Lindsay Lohan will not be joining the cast of the upcoming “Real Housewives of Dubai” … even though she’s already living in the country, and would provide instant star power and drama. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Lindsay is NOT part of the newly announced season, and she was never even approached about

Carole Baskin is putting her foot down over Netflix’s sequel to ‘Tiger King’ — insisting the producers and Netflix cut out all footage of her for their latest offering. The big cat advocate — who was heavily featured in the OG series last year — just filed suit against producers of the mega-hit and the

Luis Robert‘s $1 million lambo now officially matches his flashy game — ’cause the MLB player just got the ride covered in a Naruto wrap … and it’s awesome!! TMZ Sports has learned … the Chicago White Sox star is a huge anime fan, so he sought out Alex Vega from The Auto Firm in

We’ve now learned why the ‘RHONY’ reunion never happened … and it was all thanks to an ongoing investigation into Eboni K. Williams‘ allegations of racism against Ramona Singer. Multiple sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Eboni filed a formal complaint against Ramona in the weeks leading up to the ‘RHONY’ season 13 reunion,

Play video content TMZSports.com The national anthem has been used to protest against injustice, but Keke Palmer took it as an opportunity to honor her ancestors … telling TMZ Sports she sang the “Star-Spangled Banner” at the World Series to show respect for those who came before her. The anthem has been quite the hot

Play video content HBO Bill Maher really got down to basics Friday night … with a really interesting chit-chat about toxic masculinity … and there’s enough here for you to decide which side you’re on. Atlantic writer, Caitlin Flanagan, squared off against Delaware Senator, Chris Coons, with an assist from BM. Caitlin railed on what

Captain Mark Howard, a staple on the opening season of “Below Deck Mediterranean” has died … TMZ has learned. Howard died in Florida at some point in the last week, a family friend says his death was sudden and occurred while he was at home. We do not currently know any other circumstances surrounding his

Play video content A staple in the “Jersey Shore” franchise is officially no more … the infamous Bamboo Bar is currently being torn down, and so are all the reality show memories that went on inside it. Demolition crews were at the site of the infamous Seaside Heights joint early Friday tearing down walls and

Not everyone’s ready to forgive Morgan Wallen … the country music superstar is being blocked from the American Music Awards, even though he’ll likely win a couple of the trophies. The award show announced Thursday its barring Morgan from attending this year’s show due to that video showing him using the n-word. Reps for the

Marshawn Lynch wasn’t the only one caught on TV droppin’ F-bombs this week … ’cause broadcast mics picked up an NHL player’s “F*** you!” during a game Wednesday — and it was LOUD. The cussing was captured during the first period of the Philadelphia Flyers’ tilt with the Edmonton Oilers … and it could be

Mitt Romney transformed into lovable soccer coach Ted Lasso for Halloween … but the Utah senator might have gotten his fictional characters mixed up in the process, ’cause he used a quote from “Friday Night Lights” to show off his look. The Republican out of Utah sported some AFC Richmond gear, a nice pair of

Things are getting tenser than a lethal game of Red Light, Green Light — “Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk heard LeBron James bashing the show’s ending loud and clear … and fired back by clowning his panned ‘Space Jam’ movie!! James was heavily critical of the Netflix series’ final scene … discussing his dissatisfaction with

Stu Billett — the mastermind who created “The People’s Court” and birthed the whole genre of courtroom TV shows — has died. Stu died Friday in Los Angeles as a result of natural causes … according to reps for ‘People’s Court.’ He was surrounded by family when he passed. Billett dreamed up ‘TPC’ back in

James Michael Tyler — famous for playing Gunther on “Friends” — has died. The actor’s rep tells TMZ … JMT passed away peacefully Sunday morning at his home in L.A. — this after battling stage 4 prostate cancer. His family says … “The world knew him as Gunther (the seventh “Friend”), from the hit series

Bill Maher unsurprisingly leaned in hard Friday night, defending Dave Chappelle, saying embracing Dave’s latest Netflix special does not make someone transphobic. The “Real Time” host was jawboning with Andrew Yang and NYT opinion writer John McWhorter, and on this one, all 3 were in lockstep … all saying they support the LGBTQ community but

Peter Scolari, who famously co-starred alongside Tom Hanks in the sitcom “Bosom Buddies,” is dead, following an extended cancer battle. Peter’s reps announced he died early Friday … he’d been diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago, but it seems he kept that news private. The ABC sitcom “Bosom Buddies” put Peter and Tom on the

Lori Loughlin is back in front of the camera since getting out of prison — doing work on a network you may have never heard of … until now! The former ‘Full House’ star and Hallmark Channel darling is acting in her first TV show since the college admission scandal … which implicated Lori and

Play video content TMZ.com Shar Jackson‘s full up on chills, screams and terror for this Halloween after observing — and surviving — a real-life exorcism inside one of Hollywood’s most infamous haunted homes. The former “Moesha” star signed on for the experience, which was filmed for a special called, “Celebrity Exorcism.” Shar was joined by

Get ready for some history to be made on “The Masked Singer” … because there’s going to be two celebs in the same costume, and we’re told they have quite a history between them. For the first time on the FOX competition show, there will be a double-faced costume with two people inside the same

Play video content TMZ.com The same thing that’s hurt Kate Beckinsale‘s career is helping Ross Butler‘s take off in Hollywood, and that thing is … brain power!!! Lots of it. We got the “13 Reasons Why” and “Riverdale” star Thursday at LAX, and considering his collegiate history, he’s the perfect person to address Kate’s recent

Play video content TMZ.com Jon Stewart has a message for everyone pissed off at Dave Chappelle — he’s asking them to pay attention to what’s in his friend’s heart … as much as what comes out of his mouth. We got Jon as he was leaving Capitol Hill, and asked for his take on the

Meghan McCain is pissing off some of her old bosses with her scathing assessment of her tortured time on “The View” — because they believe it’s the exact opposite of how she’s framing things. Sources close to the production tell TMZ … ABC honchos are furious about Meghan’s new memoir, and the subsequent interviews she’s

Mel Gibson will star in the new “John Wick” TV series — a controversial casting that left even the franchise’s own creator in shock, but the guy’s still willing to let it be … for now. Screenwriter Derek Kolstad — who penned the initial “John Wick” movie, and contributed to the other 2 installments, tells

Sara Gilbert and Linda Perry‘s split is finally official — because a court has signed off on everything … including what happens with their kid. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the former couple’s legal separation became official last week, and it looks like a pretty clean break … with the couple agreeing on

Jonathan Goodwin‘s terrifying car stunt gone wrong left him riddled with injuries over much of his body … and it sounds excruciating. According to the police report, obtained by TMZ, the professional daredevil suffered multiple broken bones in both of his legs, plus cuts all over his face and burns. It sounds like Jonathan got

Play video content TMZ.com Jay Caspian Kang sees a big problem with lumping every Asian American into one big group … he says the practice leaves a huge number of folks behind. The author joined us on “TMZ Live” Tuesday and told us about some of the topics he explores in his new book, “The

Adrian Holmes — the guy playing Uncle Phil in the new ‘Fresh Prince’ reboot — was involved in a car accident that resulted in fatal injuries for a man who was laying in the middle of the freeway. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Holmes was traveling southbound Monday on the 110 freeway just north

Play video content NBC Katie Couric says she never saw the dark side of her former “Today” show co-host Matt Lauer, but she concedes there was gossip surrounding the now-infamous revelations. Couric was pushing her memoir on “Today” Tuesday and went in hard on Lauer, saying she was devastated and disgusted when the news broke