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Play video content TMZ.com Ms. Pat — the titular star of the new BET+ sitcom, “The Ms. Pat Show” — says her move from Atlanta to Indiana was life-changing in a great way, but it took her a while to get used to white folks’ hospitality. The comedian joined “TMZ Live” Thursday to chat about

Kristin Chenoweth really needs no introduction. Whether musical, comedic, or dramatic, her talent has been well-documented, praised, and immortalized on stage, television, and cinematic screens. She is seared into the minds of millions of audience members as Wicked’s Glinda (“Galinda, with a GA”), Pushing Daisies‘ Olive, Maleficent on Disney’s Descendents, and even the supremely powerful

Play video content TMZ.com One of the biggest ‘Jeopardy!’ champs of all time has strong thoughts on the new hosts — especially the day-to-day guy, Mike Richards, … whom he clearly thinks might not have been the best pick. We talked to Austin Rogers — who went on a major hot streak in 2017 —

An epic love story will not be taking flight at ABC. The network has officially scrapped its fairytale drama from Once Upon a Time creators Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis. The cast of the potential series was set to be led by Brittany O’Grady (Little Voice), who played cynical princess Luna, and Eleanor Fanyinka (Holby

It’s always amusing when two TV shows pop up at the same time with the same basic concept… but the differences can also be instructive. After The White Lotus premiered just last month on HBO, now Hulu’s new drama Nine Perfect Strangers also follows a crew of mismatched strangers as they get more than they

Play video content Getty / VH1 Nick Cannon and Kevin Hart are celebrating Nick’s return to hosting “Wild ‘N Out” after ViacomCBS fired him over anti-Semitic remarks — and all the bad blood’s been replaced by some sweet-ass cake! Nick’s back to his old job, and with season 16 returning to TV sets Tuesday night,

Big Brother Season 23 has staged a rare return to form for the ailing CBS reality series. After the utter snooze fest that was Big Brother: All-Stars, the casting team has brought in people that are ready to play the game. But what has happened since Sunday’s new episode? Derek X nominated Britini and Sarah

At the height of my wrestling and boy band obsession, I wrote a crossover fan fic in which *NSYNC’s Justin Timberlake dated a WWE wrestler who was best friends with the Hardy Boyz and Lita. It was not good. On the other hand, Starz’s upcoming drama Heels (premiering Sunday, Aug. 15 at 9/8c; I’ve seen

Netflix and Ava DuVernay will continue to battle Linda Fairstein‘s defamation lawsuit over her portrayal in “When They See Us” … a judge just denied their bid to toss the suit out of court. According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ … a federal judge in Manhattan ruled Monday Linda’s defamation suit plausibly alleged

Dynasty has always been that show you’re not supposed to take seriously. But somewhere along the way, the series became that show I’m embarrassed to admit I still watch, and quite frankly, it’s because of the creative choices. Dynasty Season 4 Episode 13 was the first episode in a long time that gave me the

Markie Post, who became a big star and household name with “Night Court,” has died. Markie passed on Saturday after battling cancer for nearly 4 years. Post, who also starred in “The Fall Guy” and “Hearts Afire,” has an Alex Trebek connection … she was an associate producer on his show, “Double Dare.”  She also

What a week ahead!! There are new shows galore across both streaming and broadcast. Fantasy Island (and it’s so good) debuts on Fox, and Stargirl returns on a new network, The CW. Titans drops on a new platform, too, on HBO Max, and Slasher: Flesh & Blood premieres on Shudder (and AMC+). See all of

“Jeopardy!” has finally settled on a new permanent host to take over for the late Alex Trebek … and no, it’s not Aaron Rodgers, it’s not LeVar Burton, it’s not Anderson Cooper. Executive producer Mike Richards is expected to take the reins of the famous game show that was hosted by Trebek for 36 years

It’s one of your favorite shows, and you’re totally into it…until you’re not. Let’s face it, even some of the best TV shows lose their way. Plotlines become unwatchable, characters unlikable. The ship you rooted for with all of your heart sinks. Your favorite characters are killed off or written out. Or worst of all,

Youth mentor Rupert Boneham was cast on the seventh season of the reality competition show “Survivor: Pearl Islands” … but it was his grizzly gumption, thoughtful charisma and trippy tie-dye tank top that thrust the gentle giant into the hearts and minds of millions of viewers. The fan-favorite was so well-loved he continued to be

The most compelling mystery on Dynasty Season 4 has surrounded who is in the coffin. Dynasty Season 4 Episode 1 shocked audiences when it revealed that one character was dead and an inconsolable Fallon at the funeral. If you watch Dynasty online, you know the series has not exactly been forthcoming with hints ever since,

Allen Glover — the man hired by ‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic in his failed plot to kill Carole Baskin — just got busted for another DUI … this time in South Carolina. According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department … Glover was pulled over Wednesday around 10 PM when cops say they spotted a

Cobra Kai’s fourth season will launch on Netflix by the end of the year. The streamer on Thursday revealed fans can expect more from the Karate Kid follow-up in December. A brand new teaser for Cobra Kai Season 4 confirms the world will be expanding and that “karate is coming to the world’s biggest stage.”

Who says college campuses and comedy don’t mix these days? Netflix’s new series The Chair — debuting Friday, Aug. 20; I’ve seen all six episodes — proves they still can, mining plenty of sly laughs from a supposedly humorless setting. (It’s rarely laugh-out-loud hilarious, mind you, but more mildly “oh, that is funny” amusing.) Rich

Selena Gomez thinks she’s the butt of a couple jokes on “The Good Fight” … but production tells us she’s got the wrong idea about the kidney transplant jabs. Selena and her fans were upset about a couple wisecracks in a scene from the CBS drama … where characters are discussing what kinds of jokes

Gossip Girl’s reboot is picking up steam. Gossip Girl (2021) Season 1 Episode 4 seemingly brought a lot of the teen angst to a halt. TV Fanatics Meaghan Frey, Laura Nowak, and Whitney Evans discuss the sisters playing nice, that big return, and so much more! Julien and Zoya finally waved the white flag. How

Play video content TMZ.com Wayne Brady was the target of a racist, expletive-laced voicemail left at the studio where he films his game show … and it’s disgusting. TMZ’s obtained the audio of the message left at CBS Studios in L.A.’s Fairfax District where the affable comedian and singer hosts “Let’s Make a Deal.” The

A Killer new mystery will be at the center of Truth Be Told Season 2. Apple TV+ today unveiled the trailer for the second season of the NAACP Image Award-winning drama.  The series comes from acclaimed writer, showrunner, and executive producer Nichelle Tramble Spellman. Starring and executive produced by Academy Award-winner Octavia Spencer, the anticipated

The McCains and the Trumps continue to fire shots at each other … and this time it’s pitting John McCain‘s daughter against Donald Trump‘s niece. Meghan McCain went scorched-earth on Mary Trump Monday after the former President’s niece took a shot at her on “The View.” Mary, who secretly recorded her relatives for a book

Nightbirde emerged as a fast favorite on the current season of NBC’s America’s Got Talent, but the contestant shared a sad announcement with social media fans: She’s exiting the show. Nightbirde, whose real name is Jane Marczewski, revealed via Instagram that she is leaving to focus on her fight against cancer. “Sharing my heart with

Well, Mr. Corman is certainly Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s vision. Not only does the actor star in the new Apple TV+ dramedy — in his first regular TV role since he was a wisecracking teen alien on 3rd Rock From the Sun — but he also serves as creator, writer, director and executive producer on the project.

Longtime soap opera actor Jay Pickett has died — this while he was actually doing his job in front of the camera. Jay passed Thursday on the set of a new film he was working on called ‘Treasure Valley’ in Idaho — so says his costar and co-producer for the flick, Jim Heffel, who shared

Soap actor Jay Pickett has died. The Port Charles actor passed away on Friday at the age of 60. He was on the set of a movie. Movie producer Jim Heffel revealed the news via Facebook. “Yesterday I lost a good friend and the world lost a great person,” Heffel eulogized in the post. “Jay

Play video content Real Time with Bill Maher/HBO Bill Maher is back with a vengeance … and he’s making a case that cancel culture and cultural appropriation are destroying America. Bill’s back from a month-long hiatus and he zeroed in on the honchos at the Olympics who were 86’d for decades-old infractions. He then targeted