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The clock is now ticking for NBC to choose the successor to Ellen DeGeneres‘ coveted time slot, and although they have a star in their pocket, a lot has to go right to make it work. Sources at the network tell us — long before COVID — NBC honchos launched the Kelly Clarkson Show as

Play video content TMZ.com Whoopi Goldberg was blindsided when we told her Ellen DeGeneres is ending her talk show … it was news to her. We got Whoopi at a COVID vaccination site Friday in East Orange, NJ and when our camera guy asked her reaction to Ellen’s announcement, Whoopi literally took a few steps

New York City native Glenn Scarpelli was only 14 years old when he landed the life-changing role as the young son Alex Handris — who stayed on for 60 episodes from 1980 to 1983 — on the long-running family comedy “One Day at a Time.” Scarpelli was cast alongside some iconic actors including Bonnie Franklin

Play video content NBC Ellen DeGeneres denies speculation she’s stepping away from her show after 19 seasons because of allegations of a toxic workplace … and she even suggests there was a coordinated effort to take her down. Ellen sat down with “Today” host Savannah Guthrie to address last year’s claims of a toxic culture

Play video content TMZ.com A classic childhood show from Nickelodeon’s heyday is getting fresh blood in the form of a reboot, and the guy who hosted it has some nuggets of gold for us before cameras roll. We talked to Kirk Fogg Wednesday in L.A. about the big news … namely, that “Legends of the

Ellen DeGeneres is about to hit the end of the road with her talk show — the upcoming 19th season will be her last, TMZ has confirmed. Production sources tell TMZ … Ellen will make the announcement during Wednesday’s episode. We’re told when Ellen renewed her contract through 2022, she felt that would be the

Los Angeles local Ami Dolenz followed in her father’s footsteps and shot to stardom in the ’80s after landing some head-turning roles including the swan-story hottie, Katie, in “She’s Out Of Control” and the eye-popping girlfriend, Sloane Peterson, in the television version of “Ferris Bueller.” Ami shared the big screen with Tony Danza as her

Martin Lawrence‘s love for the Detroit Pistons has come full circle … with a new line of merch honoring his hit ’90s sitcom!!! The NBA team’s had a rough season — it’s currently dead last in the Eastern Conference — but its collab with “Martin” should help it go out on a high note. Nearly

Good news Betty White fans … more than a year into a pandemic and the Hollywood legend’s still healthy and safe at home, but she’s looking forward to summer when she can safely enjoy the outdoors and regain her freedom. Betty’s been keeping herself busy at home reading, watching TV and doing crossword puzzles …

Los Angeles local Emily Schulman was only 8 years old when she shot to stardom after she landed the role of the curious little girl next door, Harriet Brindle — who was always getting in the family’s business and even fancied Jamie — in the robotic ’80s family sitcom “Small Wonder.” Emily shared the small

Here it is … your first chance to judge Elon Musk‘s “Saturday Night Live” hosting skills, and he’s leaning into the idea it could be total chaos. Or, just another ‘SNL.’ In the first promos for his gig, the Tesla and SpaceX founder is kinda acknowledging all the buzz about him being the show’s first

Jay-Z could be in the process of starting his own production company … at least it seems that way based on the trademark application his company has filed. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Hova’s company, S. Carter Enterprises, filed to trademark “2/J” on May 3 for “entertainment services in the nature of creation,

Bill Maher scoffs at Republican claims the 2020 election was stolen, but he himself is leveling claims the Republicans are actually the thieves … because he says they’ve stolen all the fun from Democrats. The ‘Real Time’ maestro made it clear — he’s pissed off the drugs and sex that used to be associated with

Tawny Kitaen, the actress who starred in “Bachelor Party” and whose personal life was filled with radical ups and downs, has died … TMZ has learned. Kitaen died in Newport Beach Friday. The coroner has yet to determine cause of death. Kitaen, whose credits include ‘The Perils of Gwendoline’ and “After Midnight,” was a precocious

There could be one less award show next year if the Hollywood Foreign Press Association doesn’t get its act together, ’cause Tinseltown is threatening to not play ball anymore. You mighta heard about the drama this week with the HFPA — a non-profit made up of int’l journalists who put on (and vote for winners

“Saturday Night Live” thinks Elon Musk hosting is an international affair — they’re doing something brand new to get as many eyeballs as possible watching … around the whole dang world. NBC made a massive announcement Saturday … saying that tonight’s episode — starring Musk — would be live streamed on YouTube, so different countries

Elon Musk did well for himself on ‘SNL’ Saturday night, but his appearance did NOT do well for Dogecoin … because its value plunged during the show. Fans of Dogecoin were banking on Musk’s on-air explanation of the cryptocurrency to drive the price to $1. That would have been a huge jump because just before