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
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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
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
10:07 AM PT — Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the accident happened at 11:40 AM. We’re told she was at a crosswalk when a Tesla making a left turn apparently didn’t see her and tagged her. Our sources say cops issued no citations and no arrests were made. There were also no drugs or
“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
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
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
As The Simonetta Lein Show premiers its 4th season premiere, the show welcomes one of America’s favorite comedians and actors, the legendary Bruce Bruce. He has earned his name to fame in the worlds of stand-up, TV, and film, having worked with some of the industry’s biggest names. Bruce Bruce has starred in movies, cameoed in music videos, hosted awards shows, you
Dave Chappelle cracking jokes over the LGBTQ+ community is fair game, and should NOT be censored in the slightest — so says a transgender comedian, who’s backing the dude. Flame Monroe — a Black trans comic — tells TMZ she’s not in favor of taking Dave’s new Netflix special, “The Closer,” off the service …
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
Who else but hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss could “spill the tea” on their weekly show “If These Walls Could Talk” live from Pangea Restaurant on the Lower Eastside of NYC, with their unique style of honest, and emotional interviews, sharing the fascinating backstory of celebrities, entertainers, recording artists, writers and artists and bringing
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,
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
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
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
“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