Erik Cowie — one of the zookeepers who appeared on “Tiger King” — died from drinking too much booze … TMZ has learned. According to the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner, Erik’s official cause of death was acute and chronic alcohol use. The medical examiner also tells us they are classifying the manner of

The Kardashian’s new project with Hulu has already scored a massive family life event thanks to Kourtney and Travis‘ engagement, cameras were rolling for the special moment and celebration that followed with loved ones … TMZ has learned. Barker popped the question at The Rosewood Miramar Beach Hotel in Montecito Sunday, and while it was

Jon Stewart is back after a long hiatus — and it sounds like he thinks a couple things are ripping this country apart … sensationalism in the media, and focusing on Donald Trump. The former ‘Daily Show’ host sat down with CNN’s Jake Tapper Sunday, to plug his new Apple TV+ show, “The Problem with

It was as inevitable as snow in winter … “Saturday Night Live” did a sketch Saturday night on Netflix’s hit show, “Squid Games.” Pete Davidson and guest host Rami Malek did the honors, with a country-type song about the phenomenon. The song was a takeoff on Branchez & Big Wet’s hit, “Turn Up On the

Jussie Smollett is going to have to face the music after claiming he was attacked by racist, homophobic MAGA supporters — and the City of Chicago’s claim he made it all up. The former “Empire” actor is heading to trial next month — this after a Cook County judge shot down JS’s final attempt to

Katey Sagal got hit by a car while crossing the street and was taken to the hospital, but thankfully … she’s going to be okay. The “Sons of Anarchy” and ‘Conners’ star was struck by a car as she was crossing the street as a pedestrian Thursday in L.A. … a source close to the

Play video content @adamglyn Eli Manning letting his birds fly on national TV was hilarious, but it turns out the Giants legend truly regretted the mishap … this according to his bro, Peyton, who says he really felt bad afterward. Remember, Eli was telling an anecdote about playing in front of Eagles fans in Philadelphia

Jonathan Goodwin, a daredevil stuntman on the new “America’s Got Talent: Extreme” suffered brutal injuries after a stunt he attempted went horribly wrong, and it was so bad people on the set thought he was dead. Production sources tell TMZ … Goodwin was suspended 70 feet in the air in a straitjacket hanging by his

Dog the Bounty Hunter and John Walsh are getting hammered by the Brian Laundrie family attorney, who says both men are inserting themselves in the Gabby Petito case purely for attention. Steven Bertolino represents the Laundries and tells TMZ … “Dusty relics like that Dog and John Walsh need a tragic situation like this so

Dog the Bounty Hunter hasn’t given up his hunt for Brian Laundrie — he’s got one more vital person to speak with — and he’s en route to her now. Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … Dog has NOT left Florida yet — despite injuring his ankle earlier this week — and is

“Squid Game” is the No. 1 show on Netflix in 90 different countries … but North Korea’s blasting it as a “sad reality of a beastly South Korean society.” The North Korean propaganda website, Arirang Meari, chimed in with its review of the survival-game drama … claiming the show “gained popularity because it exposes the

For the first time ever, one of the costumes was even too outrageous for “The Masked Singer” … and we’re talkin’ below the waist. Jester, possibly the scariest costume to ever grace the ‘Masked Singer’ stage, almost didn’t grace the stage at all … TMZ has learned. We’re told the OG Jester costume had a

The house where Sabrina Spellman and her witchy aunts cooked up mischief on TV has been summoned anew — hitting the market in real life … at a cost that’ll make ya scream. You might recall seeing the exterior of this Victorian home a lot during the original run of the 1990s comedy series —

Wendy Williams is stepping away from her show after experiencing “serious complications” as a direct result of Graves’ Disease and her thyroid condition. “The Wendy Williams Show” announced Tuesday that while Wendy’s making progress … she’s not 100% ready to return to her hosting duties due to her immune system disorder. Wendy continues to be

“Squid Game” is Netflix’s surprising, massively successful survival drama out of Korea, but its popularity could pay dividends for people in India too. Geoffrey Giuliano — the actor who plays ‘VIP 4’ on the hit series — tells TMZ … he’s planning to auction off the robe he wore on the show, as well as

Play video content TMZ.com Dave Chappelle is now the great emancipator of comedians thanks to his latest Netflix special — so says Damon Wayans, who drew a parallel to slavery while praising Dave. We ran into the comic and actor Monday at LAX and got his take on Dave’s standup special, ‘The Closer’ … which

Kim Kardashian‘s burning the midnight oil to get ready for her highly-anticipated hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live,” showing that no matter what she says … it ain’t easy!!! Production sources tell TMZ … Kim’s been putting in 20-hour days since she got into NYC Monday night. We’re told call times for the ‘SNL’ talent

Kim Kardashian has a message for Debra Messing … you don’t have to be an actor to kill it on “Saturday Night Live.” Kim came out of the gate with some shocking humor … “I’m a Kim, not a Karen. Somehow [my mom] just knew. I don’t know how she saw that coming, and not

Chumlee is a whole new man … after practically losing an entire man’s weight. The guy from “Pawn Stars” tells TMZ … he was tired of struggling with his weight, which constantly fluctuated 100 pounds at a time. He says it had been a years-long battle and he felt it was time to make a

Granville Adams — famous for his ongoing role as Zahir Arif in “Oz” — has died after a battle with cancer. His costar, Kirk Acevedo, made the announcement Sunday … writing, “I lost my brotha today after a long battle with cancer. I don’t do well with loss because I’m unfamiliar with it.” He adds,

Play video content TMZ.com Actor Kristian Nairn, who played Hodor on “Game of Thrones,” thinks Dave Chappelle shouldn’t make jokes at the expense of the LGBTQ community. Nairn was on Robertson Boulevard in L.A. Friday when our photog asked about the heat Dave’s taking over his latest Netflix special. He makes a case that he’s

Play video content BACKGRID Kim Kardashian and Kanye West put on a united front ahead of her “Saturday Night Live” appearance — well, sorta … dude still seems hesitant to acknowledge they’re rekindling. The recently estranged couple — who are still technically in the middle of a divorce — were seen leaving a hotel Saturday

“If this is what being canceled is like, I love it.” That’s how Dave Chappelle greeted the audience Thursday night at the star-studded screening of his new documentary at L.A.’s Hollywood Bowl … after receiving a standing ovation despite the swirling controversy over his new Netflix special, “The Closer.” Dave also railed on Twitter, the

Kim Kardashian is getting some good advice from some of the funniest people on Earth as she gets ready to host “Saturday Night Live.” Production sources tell TMZ … Dave Chappelle, Michelle Wolf, Ellen DeGeneres, Amy Schumer and James Corden have all been helping Kim with her preparation. We’re told the comedy legends have been

Kim Kardashian West‘s most certainly got the chops to host ‘SNL’ — ’cause all it takes is looking better than everyone else on stage. That’s the joke, anyway, in Kim’s promo for this weekend’s ‘SNL’ … which has Kim flanked by musical guest Halsey and cast member Cecily Strong. Yes, it’s just a couple of

New Jersey-native Elizabeth Gillies was only 16 years old when she was cast as the evil artist Jade West — who spread negativity and doom and gloom around the performers school Hollywood Arts — in the Nickelodeon teen sitcom “Victorious” back in 2010. The iconic show was filled with some young artists on the rise

Play video content TMZ.com Tamar Braxton‘s got her sights set on returning to television after an admitted toxic relationship with the reality TV biz, but she says when she does … she’s choosing a different way to tell her story. We got Tamar at LAX Wednesday and asked about her teasing her family’s series, “Braxton

Play video content TMZ.com The wild card for Wednesday night’s ‘Masked Singer’ was able to put together a whole performance in just one day, in part because they’ve got a phone filled with some music biz heavy hitters. The singer will appear as Pepper when they hit the stage, but came on “TMZ Live” sans

Play video content BACKGRID Decades after they won their first ring, the Showtime Lakers turnt up at a championship parade in Los Angeles — and everyone from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Magic Johnson was in attendance — sorta. John C. Reilly and Jason Segel are starring in an upcoming HBO drama series showcasing the 1980s Showtime

Play video content Silverman Podcast / Kast Media Sarah Silverman is tired of non-Jews playing Jews on camera — be it on TV or in film — and says amid all the cries for representation in casting … the Jewish people are left out, and the anti-Semitism points directly at Hollywood. The comedian usually jokes