Michaela Mabinty DePrince — a ballerina who went from war-torn Sierra Leone to international dancing fame — has died … according to a statement posted to her Instagram. A black and white pic of the star was posted to the account … with a long caption focused on Michaela’s “grace, purpose and strength” — adding

A popular IVF clinic frequented by the likes of Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton and Chrissy Teigen is about to face some legal woes … we’ve learned former patients are gearing up to sue the practice. In an announcement obtained by TMZ … attorney Adam Wolf says his firm intends to sue Dr. Andy Huang of

The Netflix cash cow “Squid Game” is a blatant ripoff of a movie that was released more than a decade earlier in India … at least according to a new lawsuit. Netflix is being sued by a man named Soham Shah, who claims he is the creator of the 2009 Hindi-language Indian film “Luck” …

Jack Antonoff has heard the criticism about his earplug use at the 2024 MTV VMAs, and has offered up a response to his haters. The music producer offered up a sarcastic apology online Thursday evening after he was put on blast for protecting his ears during Katy Perry‘s performance at the awards show this week.

“Vanderpump Rules” alum and producer Randall Emmett is saying goodbye to his beautiful L.A. house … the place he and Lala Kent used to call home … because he just sold the property. Randall’s real estate agent, David T. Kessler, tells TMZ … the reality TV star closed escrow on his estate Wednesday for $4.35

Donald Trump says there will not be a debate round 3 against Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. The 45th POTUS took to his social media platform Truth Social Thursday to address whether he’d go toe-to-toe with his opponent for president again … equating the current VP to a prizefighter who just lost a huge bout

American stand-up comedian and actress Anjelah Johnson was in her mid-20s when she first played Bon Qui Qui — the obnoxiously rude fast food employee turned music star on MADtv — back in 2007. Although the 2007-2008 writer’s strike prevented Anjelah from landing many lines on MADtv, the popularity that came from her Bon Qui

Play video content TMZ.com David Banner says he gave hip hop culture his all, and is now ready to tackle the same commitment toward his acting career … fans should get to know the veteran “Like a Pimp” rapper by his gov’t name, Lavell Crump, because he’s got Hollywood all over his vision board!!! TMZ

Play video content Bravo Andy Cohen and Ryan Seacrest and are no longer beefin’ … years after butting heads over their rival New Year’s Eve programs. The TV personalities caught up on Cohen’s “Watch What Happens Live” Tuesday evening, where a fan wrote in with a question about the status of their feud. Cohen admitted

Prince Harry‘s latest TV project is set to hit the small screen this winter … amid his ongoing estrangement from his royal family. Netflix offered up a first glimpse of Prince Harry’s new docuseries, granting a closer look at the world of polo — a sport the Duke of Sussex has been playing since he

Peter Renaday — best known as the original voice of Master Splinter on the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” animated TV show — has died, TMZ has learned. Law enforcement tells TMZ cops did a welfare check at Peter’s Burbank home Sunday after receiving a call, and they found him dead inside. The death appears to

Play video content ESPN It didn’t take long for Jason Kelce to make a viral moment during his “Monday Night Football” broadcasting debut … he suffered a wardrobe mishap and then talked about his “t**s” live on-air — and the whole scene was hilarious. The Philadelphia Eagles legend — who signed on with ESPN earlier

Play video content Don’t pinch Ryan Seacrest, because he’s living the dream … hosting “Wheel of Fortune.” Ryan is making his ‘Wheel’ debut right now on CBS and he opened his first show by explaining why he feels so lucky to be taking the reigns from Pat Sajak. In a heartfelt speech, Ryan recalled watching

NFL RedZone host Scott Hanson is expressing regret over a playful comment he made about Tom Brady‘s broadcasting debut … saying despite it being meant as a joke, it was uncalled for nonetheless. The moment happened when Hanson poked fun at TB12’s call of Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey‘s potential NFL record-tying field goal attempt

Maria Georgas is speaking out after Jenn Tran name-dropped her during the emotional ‘Bachelorette’ finale … saying she’s not dating Jenn Tran’s ex, Devin Strader — and, she never will. The ‘Bachelor’ contestant — who said back in May she was originally supposed to be the Bachelorette before Jenn Tran — posted a TikTok Thursday

Kathy Bates is ending her acting career … saying she’s got one more TV show left in the tank — though she nearly didn’t make it at all. The actress opened up about the end of her career during an interview with the New York Times … admitting her new role on “Matlock” — where

Play video content HBO Bill Maher spared no one Friday night, labeling Donald Trump as icky, but then spraying the left with the same label. The ‘Real Time’ host zeroed in on the reaction to RFK Jr. throwing his support behind Trump, but it wasn’t the reaction to Bobby that rankled Bill … it was

Matt LeBlanc has been MIA, at least in public, for months … but he was seen out and about Friday in L.A. The 57-year-old Friends star looked chill in a t-shirt and jeans as he hit up a car showroom in the San Fernando Valley. Matt hasn’t been seen publicly since December … 2 months

The Georgia school shooting suspect’s horrible life at home, Selena Gomez‘s billionaire status and Dak Prescott‘s contract situation are all part of today’s TMZ TV Hot Takes. TMZ Live Play video content TMZ.com First up on “TMZ Live,” Harvey and Charles examine the toxic elements of Colt Gray‘s life at home in Georgia. TMZ on

Play video content TMZ.com In his controversial new documentary, “Lover of Men” filmmaker Shaun Peterson makes a compelling case for the theory that President Abraham Lincoln was gay. We caught up with the director on “TMZ Live” Friday, where Peterson touched on some of the evidence presented in the doc … including 2 instances where

Play video content BACKGRID Kristin Cavallari sounds content with just having great sex with her younger boyfriend … even though he’s seemingly got an eye toward marriage and children. The reality TV star was at LAX on Friday when photogs asked her if she and Mark Estes are having any serious discussions about starting a

Iranian-American actor Marshall Manesh first started playing Ranjit — the former New York City taxi driver turned limo chauffeur with no driver’s license — on CBS’ sitcom “How I Met Your Mother” in 2005. Marshall was part of an ensemble cast including Josh Radnor as the hopeless romantic and former architect and professor, Ted, Neil

Glen Powell‘s on fire — not just in Hollywood but on the field too — showing out as he filmed his new sports TV comedy, “Chad Powers.” The actor’s stepping into the cleats of Oregon Ducks college quarterback Russ Holliday — and you can see him stretching out before the cameras roll in Atlanta …

“1000-Lb. Sisters” star Amy Slaton was bitten by a camel during her catastrophic visit to a safari zoo this week … at least that’s what her lawyer is claiming. Taylor Hughes, an attorney for the TLC personality, hit back at claims from zoo owner Jon Conley … who placed doubt the reality TV star’s wound

Rachael Ray just broke her silence after sending fans panicking because of her slurred speech, but they’re gonna be quite disappointed — especially if they weren’t looking for a new recipe. The chef and TV personality posted for the first time since dropping her video post about serving Tony Bennett Monday evening … sharing a

Shaina Hurley is a very strong woman … because she battled cancer during her pregnancy, and she beat the disease. The “Love is Blind” star says she was 3 months pregnant when she found out she had cervical cancer … revealing her diagnosis for the first time in a new interview with PEOPLE. Shaina says

Play video content TMZSports.com Jerry Ferrara has a long list of names he wants to have appear on his new “Throwbacks” sports podcast with Matt Leinart … but there’s one person he’s got highlighted at the very top of it — New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson. TMZ Sports spoke with the former “Entourage” and

Katie Holmes shared a touching tribute to her late, “Dawson’s Creek” costar Obi Ndefo. The “Dawson’s Creek” actress took to Instagram to share some kind words about her time acting alongside Obi, writing … “He was wonderful to work with and such a kind man. I send prayers and grace to his family. Rest in

Obi Ndefo, an actor best known for playing Bodie Wells on “Dawson’s Creek” has died … according to a Facebook post from his sister. Nkem Ndefo shared the tragic news Saturday … saying she was heartbroken at the death of her younger brother — and hoped he’d finally found peace. She did not share a

Vanna White had some fair fears going into her new partnership with Ryan Seacrest for “Wheel of Fortune” … saying she worried the two wouldn’t click. The longtime television host discussed working with Seacrest during an interview with CBS Sunday Mornings … explaining that even though she’s known Ryan about 20 years, she didn’t know