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Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Celebrity News | tmz.com https://www.tmz.com/ Breaking the biggest stories in celebrity and entertainment news. TMZ - Thirty Mile Zone. Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Celebrity News | tmz.com 144 43 https://static.tmz.com/tmz-feeds/img/tmz-logo-144.gif https://www.tmz.com/ en-us Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:08:08 -0800 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:08:08 -0800 Copyright 2024 tmz.com. The contents of these headlines and excerpts feed are available for limited commercial distribution. You may repost this feed to your site provided you link back to the original story, do not edit the material and do not remove this copyright notice. Kate Middleton Sighting Spurs Fresh Round of Conspiracy Theories, Memes https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/kate-middleton-sighting-public-new-conspiracy-theories-memes/ c40af8a1-efe3-437d-8205-9444992b0807 <p><a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/kate-middleton/"><strong>Kate Middleton</strong></a> and the Royals might've thought a glimpse of her post-hospitalization would tamper down any speculation or theories about her ... but they were dead wrong.</p> <p>Ever since the Princess of Wales <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/04/kate-middleton-seen-spotted-public-first-time-mystery-hospitalization/"><strong>surfaced publicly Monday</strong></a> near Windsor -- being photographed in a car driven by her mother, wearing sunglasses and seemingly trying to lay low -- the internet has kicked off a fresh round of jokes, memes and conspiracy theories.</p> <p>Fact is ... people saw these pics, and a lot of them just aren't convinced it's really her -- even though we know for a fact it is. And yet -- Twitter's having a field day regardless.</p> <p>Hop online and you'll see exactly what we're talking about -- a lot of these posts are clearly done in jest and all in good fun ... but it's unfortunate they're making light of a serious sitch.</p> <p>Some are simply throwing out other examples of stars pap'd from the inside of their cars over the years and comparing those to Kate's new shots. Some of the names that are being juxtaposed to KM ... <strong>Britney Spears</strong>, <strong>Michael Jackson</strong>, <strong>Lindsay Lohan</strong>, just to name a few.</p> <p>However, some are taking this a little more seriously ... picking apart the pictures that surfaced yesterday and getting into the details of her face, including moles/dimples, etc.</p> <p>These folks are suggesting the woman photographed Monday really isn't Kate ... pointing out that specific features of hers aren't there for whoever was in the car (again, it was obviously her).</p> <p>Some think they see her sister, <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/pippa-middleton/"><strong>Pippa</strong></a>, here ... some see a totally different person entirely.</p> <p>Like we said ... it's all a bunch of nonsense and tomfoolery -- and, TBH, it's just the Internet being ridiculous ... which is what it was already doing even before this latest sighting.</p> <p>The Palace has said Kate is continuing to recover from her abdominal surgery in January -- and word just came down Tuesday that she won't actually resume her duties until June.</p> <p>Whatever she went under the knife for ... it was clearly for something very serious. Get well!</p> Kate Middleton Twitter Royal Family Nurse! Health News TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:33:59 -0800 2024-03-05T12:39:44-08:00 Skier Crashes Into Chairlift During Big Air Stunt, Insane Video! https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/skier-crashes-chairlift-mid-air-stunt-trick-move-lake-louise-resort/ 6d0ef5a7-fa74-4eb6-be2e-45c8223e7e17 <p>A big air jump went horribly wrong for a skier when he collided with A CHAIRLIFT -- and it was all caught on video!</p> <p>You can't make this up ... skier <strong>Ivan Jones </strong>was at the Lake Louise Ski Resort in Alberta, Canada over the weekend when the incident happened.</p> <p>Jones shared the clip on Instagram ... you see the 17-year-old launch himself into the air, attempting a flat spin 360 in the air near the Top of The World Chair lift.</p> <p>His stunt, unfortunately, was attempted at prewcisely the wrong time ... as empty chairlift was going by, and Jones smacked right into it before crashing down to the snow covered ground.</p> <p>Thankfully the ski lift chair was empty and Jones was left with just a few bumps and bruises.</p> <p>Witnesses, and everyone who watched the clip, had pretty much the same reaction ... disbelief!</p> <p>A Lake Louise Ski Resort spokesperson <a href="https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/caught-on-cam-ski-stunt-goes-wrong-at-lake-louise-alta-1.6795003" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>said</strong></a><strong> </strong>they're happy Jones wasn't seriously injured, but advised guests to do stunts only in select areas.</p> <p>"There's a reason why we have terrain parks," the spokesperson said. "To give people the opportunity to practice and do these kind of stunts."</p> <p>Chairlifts ... another thing to look out for on the slopes!</p> Insane Videos TMZ Sports Nurse! Viral TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:27:49 -0800 2024-03-05T12:50:56-08:00 'LiB' Star Jessica Vestal Shared PDA with Harry Jowsey in Mexico Last Year https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/love-is-blind-jessica-vestal-pda-beach-harry-jowsey-mexico-vacation/ f5c2f229-009c-4354-b809-9e0004b69417 <p><strong>Jessica Vestal</strong> seems to have found a new love on a completely different Netflix show with a new reality star -- and that'd be <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/harry-jowsey/"><strong>Harry Jowsey</strong></a> ... who she got hot and heavy with last year.</p> <p>Here's the deal ... nobody knew who this woman was until the latest season of 'Love is Blind' -- in which she stars -- came out this month ... which is why these photos of Jessica and Harry cuddling up in Mexico from this past September completely flew under the radar.</p> <p>As you can see ... the 'LiB' star and the "Too Hot to Handle" star were out in the water in Tulum in September -- when these pics were taken -- and yes, they look like a couple.</p> <p>The reason this is interesting now ... well, Jessica is all of a sudden relevant in 2024, seeing how she was passed on in the pods -- but has remained a lingering presence this season.</p> <p>"Love is Blind" has been teasing her return to shake things up -- and she herself has even been making the media rounds lately to suggest she is, in fact, <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/01/love-is-blind-jessica-vestal-teases-new-romance-costar-dating/"><strong>dating somebody</strong></a> from the reality world ... without disclosing exactly who. She said as much to <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/nick-viall/"><strong>Nick Viall</strong></a> last week.</p> <p>While Jessica<a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/02/26/love-is-blind-jessica-vestal-johnny-mcintyre-together-airport-lax/"><strong> was spotted at LAX</strong></a> a couple weeks ago with fellow 'LiB' costar <strong>Johnny McIntyre</strong> -- that sighting might've been a red herring in terms of romance ... because she looked way more involved with Harry here on the beach. Granted, this was months ago.</p> <p>Considering these were taken all the way back in September ... it's hard to say if she's still with Harry or not -- we haven't seen any evidence recently of them being linked.</p> <p>With that said ... it wouldn't surprise us if they go public as a couple in the near future.</p> <p>One other thing about this little Mexico outing -- there are rumblings this may have gone down during filming for yet another Netflix series that throws a bunch of their reality TV castoffs together in one big pot (similar to "Bachelor in Paradise") called "Perfect Match."</p> <p>They already aired Season 1 of that last year, and announced a new season was in the works ... and considering the crossover effect happening here, it may well have been for that.</p> <p>Time will tell, we suppose, if Harry's the dude Jessica's seeing these days. He has appeared to be leaning into the fact he's into "MILFs" on his social media ... so all the dots are kinda connecting at this point.</p> <p>If they are actually together ... that'd certainly be the curveball nobody saw coming.</p> <p>We'll say this -- they certainly suit each other. Both are smoking hot, and if Jessica is already on to the next Netflix show ... we suppose it's better things didn't work out with Jimbo.</p> <p>Stay tuned!</p> Harry Jowsey Hook Ups Netflix Relationships Dating Love Is Blind Vacations TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:36:28 -0800 2024-03-05T12:31:26-08:00 Dakota Johnson Says She'll Never Do Another Film Like 'Madame Web' Again https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/dakota-johnson-never-do-film-like-madame-web-flop-ripped-shreds/ f6167170-f252-44f2-bd69-b472a4c81b95 <p><a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/dakota-johnson/"><strong>Dakota Johnson</strong></a>'s putting her foot down and swearing off any movie projects similar to<strong> </strong>"Madame Web" -- this after the flick sensationally crashed and burned at the box office.</p> <p>The actress kept it real about the Marvel flick not being<strong> </strong>her cup of tea ... explaining to <a href="https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/dakota-johnson-teatime-book-club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Bustle</strong></a>, "It was definitely an experience for me to make that movie. I had never done anything like it before. I probably will never do anything like it again because I don’t make sense in that world."</p> <p>Dakota adds, "It's not nice to be a part of something that’s ripped to shreds, but I can’t say that I don’t understand."</p> <p>She goes on to reveal why the movie saw the fate it did ... explaining actors frequently get hyped for a project, but then when they're knee-deep in filming -- it turns into something totally unexpected. That's exactly what went down with "Madame Web," according to her.</p> <p>DJ's also pinning the movie's failure on how the industry works ... explaining the whole movie-making process ain't all glitz and glam, but rather a complicated web of decisions made by committees, who don't know much about the art of filmmaking itself. Yeah, it's a mouthful.</p> <p>She says execs at the top severely underestimate just how savvy viewers really are ... which leads them to miss the mark with their latest Hollywood projects, including this one.</p> <p>FWIW ... the 'MW' numbers didn't lie ... the running total for its six-day opening holiday weekend -- beginning Valentine's Day and ending on President's Day -- <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/02/18/dakota-johnson-madame-web-box-office-flop-one-love-marvel-sydney-sweeney/"><strong>barely scraped together $25.8 million</strong></a> domestically and fared pretty much the same globally.</p> <p>It was so panned by fans and critics alike ... even <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/sydney-sweeney/"><strong>Sydney Sweeney</strong></a> made fun of it during her opening 'SNL' stint ... joking that nobody saw it. Tough break, for sure.</p> <p>One thing's for sure, the movie had no superhero of its own to swoop in and save the day at the box office -- not even Dakota AKA Cassandra Webb ... who BTW <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/02/16/dakota-johnson-not-watch-madame-web-marvel-movies-parents/"><strong>hasn't seen the movie</strong></a> herself!</p> <p>Just like she was on her press run ... Dakota <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/02/20/dakota-johnson-mexico-vacation-madame-web-box-office-flop/"><strong>remains unbothered</strong></a>.</p> Dakota Johnson You Might Want to Rethink Money Movies TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:56:28 -0800 2024-03-05T12:10:19-08:00 Vince McMahon Sells $400+ Million Worth Of TKO Stock Amid WWE Scandal https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/vince-mcmahon-sells-411-million-worth-of-tko-stock-wwe-scandal/ 4882a93c-5cd8-4e23-a042-2bba9c06fff9 <p><a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/vince-mcmahon/"><strong>Vince McMahon</strong></a> pocketed over $400 million in an instant on Monday ... selling a chunk of his TKO stock following his departure from the company over sexual assault allegations, according to a recent SEC filing.</p> <p>McMahon dumped 5,350,000 shares -- about 25% of his stock -- while still holding on to his remaining stake in WWE and UFC's parent company, which is around 15 million shares.</p> <p>The SEC filing notes the value of the stocks at $411.95 million ... though they could be worth closer to $436 million, as yesterday's TKO stock price closed at $81.67 (times 5.35 million shares).</p> <p>The news comes just over one month after <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/26/vince-mcmahon-resigns-tko-board-wwe-executive-chairman-amid-explosive-sexual-assault-lawsuit/"><strong>the former honcho resigned</strong></a> from his role as TKO's executive chairman as a result of a former staffer's lawsuit filing ... which accused him of heinous sexual acts and misconduct.</p> <p>McMahon has maintained his innocence ... but felt it was necessary to step down "out of respect for the WWE Universe."</p> <p>This is the second big stock dump for McMahon -- back in November, he sold 8,400,000 shares ... netting around $700 million.</p> <p>McMahon -- who has been out of the public eye following the allegations -- has vowed to fight <strong>Janel Grant</strong>'s allegations and clear his name ... so perhaps some of his big payday will go toward legal fees.</p> Vince McMahon Money TMZ Sports UFC Controversial S#!T WWE TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:07:42 -0800 2024-03-05T12:17:25-08:00 Chrisean Rock Refuses To Turn Herself In Over Oklahoma Bench Warrant https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/chrisean-rock-refuse-turn-herself-in-oklahoma-bench-warrant/ 94f7330b-2527-4a1e-af9e-d683c63ad063 <p><a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/chrisean-rock/"><strong>Chrisean Rock</strong></a> has no plans to turn herself in over a warrant out for her arrest in Oklahoma -- saying she's got no time for jail ... as she has a son to raise.</p> <p>In a new IG Live session with her fans, Chrisean addressed the open bench warrant from the Oklahoma Dept. of Corrections ... which says she's wanted in connection to an incident from 2022 there, including drug and traffic charges.</p> <p>It's been known for a while that Chrisean has this little situation outstanding there halfway across the country -- remember, she's living in L.A. right now while Blueface is in jail -- and now ... she's addressing it on camera ... saying she's working on getting it resolved.</p> <p>In terms of why she says she doesn't wanna just surrender and do her time ... well, Chrisean says she's got a baby now -- and she simply doesn't wanna be away from him/behind bars.</p> <p>Sounds like she's not really sweating it either ... Chrisean says it's worked out for her so far.</p> <p>BTW ... this isn't the only legal woe of Chrisean's -- remember, she's being sued for allegedly assaulting a dancer for Tamar Braxton here in L.A. ... who claim she battered him backstage.</p> <p>She doesn't seem worried about that either ... that's her demeanor here in this clip anyway.</p> Chrisean Rock Tamar Braxton Toni Braxton You Might Want to Rethink Crime & Arrests Hip Hop Fights Crime Music Fights & Feuds TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:53:19 -0800 2024-03-05T10:53:38-08:00 Tyreek Hill Pissed At Rick Ross After House Fire, Why Didn't You Call Me? https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/tyreek-hill-rick-ross-miami-house-fire-call-me/ 3118de6f-35c3-4180-9f58-a962ede3a4c2 <p><a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/tyreek-hill/"><strong>Tyreek Hill</strong></a> has a bone to pick with <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/rick-ross/"><strong>Rick Ross</strong></a> ... claiming the rap superstar should've given him a call instead of posting his burning house all over social media.</p> <p>Rozay -- who lives right across the street from the Miami Dolphins receiver -- documented the smoky scene from his yard on Jan. 3 ... providing his millions of followers with commentary and speculating the blaze was sparked by an electrical problem.</p> <p>Hill was less than thrilled by <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/03/rick-ross-films-outside-tyreek-hills-home-fire-it-looks-to-be-electrical/"><strong>Ross' reaction</strong></a> ... 'cause when speaking about the accident on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDt_vMaiy3I&amp;ab_channel=ThePivotPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>"The Pivot,"</strong></a> he admitted he felt the musician should've blown up his phone.</p> <p>"First off, I just wanna say, Rick Ross, bro -- I can't vibe with you now, bro," Hill said. "I can't f*** with you no more, bro."</p> <p>"Rick Ross, man. You had the audacity to talk to a fireman instead of come protect -- you got my number, bro," Hill continued. "You get on Twitter, posting me all over Twitter, like, after what me and my family went through. You're supposed to be the neighbor -- the neighborhood hero!!"</p> <p>Former Jaguars star and Pivot cohost <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/fred-taylor/"><strong>Fred Taylor</strong></a> -- who also lives near Hill and Ross -- shared his side of the emergency ... saying he saw Ross recording the whole thing on his celly.</p> <p>He explained there were a ton of firetrucks outside by the time he knew what was going on ... but Cheetah didn't seem to be bothered at all, especially because Taylor didn't throw video up on the internet for everyone to see.</p> <p>Hill also took issue with how Ross name-dropped Wing Stop during the whole fiery fiasco ... adding, "Don't try to use me for promotion, bro!!"</p> <p>As for the fire itself, Hill said he's still trying to get answers from his family members ... but like <strong>TMZ Sports</strong> previously reported, officials believe the fire started after one of his kids <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/04/tyreek-hill-house-fire-caused-by-child-playing-with-fire-officials-say/"><strong>played with a lighter</strong></a>.</p> Tyreek Hill Rick Ross Fred Taylor Money Hip Hop Miami Dolphins TMZ Sports Music Football Celebrity Homes NFL TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:48:27 -0800 2024-03-05T10:55:14-08:00 Travis Barker’s Son Landon Says He Has Tourette Syndrome https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/travis-barker-son-landon-tourette-syndrome/ 00df8e90-f94b-42ad-9094-189404aa5ec3 <p><a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/travis-barker/"><strong>Travis Barker</strong></a>'s son, <strong>Landon</strong>, is opening up about his life with Tourette syndrome ... which nobody seemed to know about until now.</p> <p>The 20-year-old influencer shared his health journey Monday -- this after a fan on TikTok speculated he may have the disorder. As Landon detailed in the video above ... he has a minor case of Tourette's -- which he says he was initially diagnosed with as a child.</p> <p>Landon recalled first experiencing Tourette's back in preschool ... after a teacher accused him of rolling his eyes at her. Travis' son -- whom he shares with <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/shanna-moakler/"><strong>Shanna Moakler</strong></a> -- explained the eye-rolling was eventually diagnosed as a tic ... a symptom of the neurological condition.</p> <p>He went on to describe his tics -- which also include jerking his head to the side and moving his jaw repeatedly -- stuff he'll do when he says he's nervous or anxious.</p> <p>On why he decided to share his diagnosis now ... Landon said he just felt like sharing his truth -- and fans have since applauded him for his candor.</p> <p>Landon has been opening up about his personal life quite a bit in recent weeks ... having previously confirmed his split from TikToker girlfriend <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/charli-damelio/"><strong>Charli D'Amelio</strong></a> in February.</p> <p>At the time ... Landon told fans that he and Charli split on good terms -- as they're taking time to focus on themselves.</p> <p>Anyway ... interesting little tidbit about Landon here. Never would've guessed!</p> Travis Barker TikTok celebrity kids Music Health TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:15:48 -0800 2024-03-05T11:36:34-08:00 Paul George Says Nicki Minaj Wanted Him In Music Video, But He Turned Her Down https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/paul-george-turned-down-nicki-minaj-music-video-los-angeles-clippers-nba-hip-hop/ 709b4f72-c371-45e3-936a-d80f88e0aae6 <p>Believe it or not, <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/paul-george/"><strong>Paul George</strong></a><strong> </strong>turned down <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/nicki-minaj/"><strong>Nicki Minaj</strong></a><strong> </strong>... when the Queen of Rap wanted the NBA star to make a cameo in her music video!</p> <p>The Los Angeles Clippers star made the surprising revelation on his "Podcast P" show this week, telling co-host <strong>Jackie Long </strong>he had the opportunity to make his cameo with the "Super Freaky Girl" rapper.</p> <p>"You know what’s funny, this was maybe like a year or two ago, Nicki Minaj reached out for me to be in her music video," George said.</p> <p>The 9x All-Star was unsure if he would've had the role of being Nicki's lover ... but joked his wife <strong>Daniela</strong> wasn't havin' it.</p> <p>"I looked at Daniela, Daniela looked at me ... 'ay, I ain’t going to be able to do it'," PG13 said.</p> <p>"I’m playing! She was excited about the opportunity too, but I declined."</p> <p>George -- who married Daniela in 2022 -- says his wife would've been right there on set if it happened ... but his schedule had them both miss out.</p> <p>"It was just a scheduling conflict that I couldn't [get out of]," George said.</p> <p>"It would've been dope. It's Nicki Minaj, one of the biggest female artists -- not even just female, biggest artists of our lifetime!"</p> <p>If PG's hoping for another shot, it doesn't sound like it's going to happen anytime soon ... Nicki's currently on her "Pink Friday 2" world tour while George, who is averaging 22 points a game, is smack in the heart of the NBA season ... with the playoffs approaching.</p> <p>Had he accepted, George would've joined other NBA stars who appeared in music videos, including<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/michael-jordan/"><strong>Michael Jordan</strong></a>,<strong> </strong>who was in <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/michael-jackson/"><strong>Michael Jackson</strong></a>'s "Jam" video, and <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/kobe-bryant/"><strong>Kobe Bryant</strong></a>, who made his cameo in "Bug-A-Boo" by <strong>Destiny's Child</strong>.</p> <p>Next time, PG!</p> Nicki Minaj Paul George Kobe Bryant Hip Hop Los Angeles Clippers TMZ Sports Basketball NBA Music TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:12:02 -0800 2024-03-05T10:52:06-08:00 Taylor Swift Fans Concerned for Her Health, Kate Middleton Finally Resurfaces | The TMZ Podcast https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/taylor-swift-fans-concerned-health-kate-middleton-resurfaces-tmz-podcast/ 4ff7f023-4549-4cc6-b238-956a608ec54e <p>On this episode of <a href="https://tmz.foxaud.io/tmz-podcast-story" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://tmz.foxaud.io/tmz-podcast-story"><strong>The TMZ podcast</strong></a> ...<br><br>Amidst <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/joe-jonas/"><strong>Joe Jonas</strong></a>' new <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/01/joe-jonas-yacht-paddleboard-model-stormi-bree-australia-sydney-dating/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>blossoming romance</strong></a> with <strong>Stormi Bree</strong>, <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/sophie-turner/"><strong>Sophie Turner</strong></a> and her new boyfriend <strong>Peregrine Pearson</strong> <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/04/sophie-turner-pda-boyfriend-peregrine-pearson-paris-photos-joe-jonas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>flaunted the PDA</strong></a> in Paris during Fashion Week.</p> <p><a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/kate-middleton/"><strong>Kate Middleton</strong></a> was seen out <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/04/kate-middleton-seen-spotted-public-first-time-mystery-hospitalization/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>for the first time</strong></a> since December, after being hospitalized following emergency <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/29/kate-middleton-released-hospital-abdominal-surgery-princess-wales/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>abdominal surgery</strong></a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/taylor-swift/"><strong>Taylor Swift</strong></a>'s fans are concerned after the singer coughed <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/taylor-swift-fans-concerned-singapore-eras-show-coughing-struggles/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>during her performance</strong></a> onstage in Singapore.</p> <p>Plus, a hotel guest was <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/las-vegas-hotel-man-stung-testicles-scorpion-sleeping/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>stung in the testicles</strong></a> in a Las Vegas hotel! 😭</p> <p><a href="https://tmz.foxaud.io/tmz-podcast-story" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://tmz.foxaud.io/tmz-podcast-story"><strong>Subscribe to The TMZ Podcast</strong></a><strong> </strong>wherever you get your podcasts!<br><br>Hosts: <strong>Charlie Cotton</strong> &amp; <strong>Nikki Hendry</strong></p> Taylor Swift Kate Middleton Sophie Turner Joe Jonas Weird News Relationships Music Health The TMZ Podcast TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:05:47 -0800 2024-03-05T10:11:08-08:00 Tyreek Hill Says Divorce Saga With Wife Centered Around Postnup https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/tyreek-hill-says-divorce-saga-with-wife-centered-around-post-nup/ 8a8a41ad-1c8a-4aea-98b1-4944f803917b <p><a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/tyreek-hill/"><strong>Tyreek Hill</strong></a> is opening up about the divorce drama that plagued him and his wife earlier this year ... saying the saga all started because of a disagreement the two had over a postnup.</p> <p>The Miami Dolphins star explained the situation to <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/fred-taylor/"><strong>Fred Taylor</strong></a>, <strong>Ryan Clark</strong> and <strong>Channing Crowder</strong> on the latest episode of "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDt_vMaiy3I&amp;ab_channel=ThePivotPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Pivot</strong></a>," saying his relationship with <strong>Keeta Vaccaro</strong> began to sour a bit after they began talks over how they would divide assets if they were ever to split.</p> <p>"We had conversations about a postnup," Hill explained. "That was really where it all spiraled from."</p> <p>Hill didn't dive further into the details of their postnup issues ... though he did seem to say that once people outside of their inner circle got word of their dispute, that's when things went sideways.</p> <p>"All I'm going to say is, s*** gets weird when you tell people outside your family," he said. "You feel me?"</p> <p>Remember, less than three months after Hill and Vaccaro <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/11/08/tyreek-hill-gets-married-to-keeta-vaccaro/#:~:text=TMZ%20Sports%20has%20learned%20he,while%20in%20Travis%20County%2C%20Texas."><strong>tied the knot</strong></a> in Texas, Hill filed for divorce in Florida. At first, the football player denied everything ... saying in a tweet that he and Keeta were "<a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/23/tyreek-hill-says-hes-still-married-despite-divorce-filing/"><strong>happily married</strong></a>." However, days later, he admitted that some "f***ing bonehead" filed the documents without his approval.</p> <p>In early February, the whole case was dismissed after Hill filed to drop his petition.</p> <p>Now, things seem to be a whole lot better between the two -- they've been spotted <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/02/09/tyreek-hill-keeta-vaccaro-pack-on-pda-at-nfl-honors-after-divorce-case-dismissed/"><strong>getting lovey in public</strong></a> a ton recently, including last week, when they swapped kisses on a yacht during <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/01/tyreek-hill-celebrates-30th-birthday-on-yacht-not-sweating-model-lawsuit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Hill's 30th birthday</strong></a>.</p> <p>"We're still fresh in the marriage thing," he said ... before adding, "We're still learning, man."</p> Tyreek Hill Money Relationships Miami Dolphins TMZ Sports Couples Celebrity Divorce Fairly Legal Football NFL TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:36:21 -0800 2024-03-05T11:04:19-08:00 Nigel Lythgoe Claims Loving Emails Refute Paula Abdul's Sexual Assault Allegations https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/nigel-lythgoe-emails-response-paula-abdul-sexual-assault-lawsuit-drugs-lies-plane-crash/ fe8d8f9c-827c-471f-b3c5-70c7a9e91b99 <p><a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/nigel-lythgoe/"><strong>Nigel Lythgoe</strong></a> is producing a slew of emails and posts from <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/paula-abdul/"><strong>Paula Abdul</strong></a> which he says show they had a very friendly and loving relationship for years after she alleges he sexually assaulted her.</p> <p>In the legal docs filed Tuesday, it's immediately clear Nigel's taking the gloves off with his former friend and coworker at "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance" ... calling her a "well-documented fabulist, with a long history of telling wild stories that are untethered from reality and are primarily designed to attract attention and make Abdul appear to be the victim of dreadful misfortune."</p> <p>The scathing response includes several private emails Lythgoe says Abdul sent him, filled with flowery, kind and "adoring" language. For instance, a Sept. 12, 2014 email reads in part, "Hi sweetheart -- thank you for this lovely 'gift.' Please forgive me for not calling yesterday. Forever grateful to have you in my life! Love, love LOVE YOU! XO P."</p> <p>Another, dated June 20, 2014, says, "Thank you for the beautiful flowers -- they were exquisite! But, I have to say the kicker was the birthday card last night. I am still howling! I truly appreciate our friendship and am looking forward to launching our project."</p> <p>Lythgoe's filing also includes pages of Paula's public tweets at his @dizzyfeet handle, starting in 2009 and continuing through 2015 when they were both working on 'SYTYCD.' Many of them include photos of them together and captions like, "You know the crew loves you, too!! :)) xoxoP" -- and, in a Thanksgiving tweet, she wrote, "I'm grateful that I met you too, Nigel! Have a very Happy Thanksgiving! xoxoP."</p> <p>TMZ broke the story ... <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/12/29/paula-abdul-lawsuit-nigel-lythgoe-sexual-assault-american-idol-so-you-think-you-can-dance/"><strong>Abdul filed a lawsuit</strong></a> against Nigel and FremantleMedia North America (producers of 'Idol' and 'SYTYCD') in December, alleging he'd sexually assaulted her twice -- the first time in "one of Idol's initial seasons" ... which would be the early 2000s, and the second at some unspecified point during her 2 seasons as a 'SYTYCD' judge. She started that gig in 2015.</p> <p>According to the new docs, the pages of emails, messages and tweets "show how Abdul really felt about Lythgoe during and after the time she now alleges abuse occurred."</p> <p>Lythgoe further attempts to impugn Abdul's character, claiming he championed her to be hired on 'Idol' and 'SYTYCD' ... "despite the opposition from other executives due to Abdul's already well-known erratic behavior."</p> <p>He also claims her substance abuse issues were a frequent topic for 'Idol' execs, claiming ... "At her worst, Abdul was slurring her speech, unintelligible, drooling and passing out in audition rooms, having to be carried out on two separate occasions."</p> <p>And, Lythgoe takes one other major swipe at Paula, saying her "credibility has been called into question on a serious issue" ... namely, the plane crash she says she survived in 1992.</p> <p>In the docs, Lythgoe says, "There are no records whatsoever of the supposed plane crash. In one interview Abdul explained that she was able to keep the story under wraps with NDAs and because 'there was no internet at the time.' In another interview, she explained that at the time of the crash, there were 'no computers.'"</p> <p>As we reported, Nigel dismissed her allegations against him as "false and deeply offensive" the day after she filed her lawsuit ... and he's, again, flatly denying the allegations in the docs.</p> <p>He's asking the court to dismiss Paula's lawsuit, and he wants her to cover his attorney fees.</p> <p>We've reached out to Paula's reps ... so far, no word back yet.</p> Paula Abdul Nigel Lythgoe American Idol So You Think You Can Dance Exclusive Music Fairly Legal TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:42:31 -0800 2024-03-05T10:45:03-08:00 Brian Austin Green Was Jealous During Ex Tiffani Thiessen's Sex Scenes https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/brian-austin-green-jealous-ex-tiffani-thiessen-sex-scenes-beverly-hills-90210/ ed56c54d-fe1a-412f-99ab-a3b8bd9911f4 <p><a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/brian-austin-green/"><strong>Brian Austin Green</strong></a> admitted that jealousy on the set of "Beverly Hills, 90210" played a real hand in the demise of his past romance with fellow costar <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/tiffani-thiessen/"><strong>Tiffani Thiessen</strong></a>.</p> <p>The actor made the confession during Monday's episode of <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/shannen-doherty/"><strong>Shannen Doherty</strong></a>'s '<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-be-clear-with-shannen-doherty/id1718531401" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Let's Be Clear</strong></a>' podcast ... telling his ex-castmate all the deets about his split from the "Saved by the Bell" alum.</p> <p>According to BAG ... TT was his first serious relationship -- as they dated between 1992 and 1995. However, when Tiffani joined Brian's teen drama during season 5 ... he admitted to getting incredibly jealous whenever his lady worked with other '90210' stars.</p> <p>He told Shannen that he found it weird when his girlfriend all of a sudden had to do sex scenes with his friends -- whom he says he considered family.</p> <p>Tiffani played Valerie Malone -- the ultimate bad girl who slept with almost all of the male leads ... except for <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/jason-priestley/"><strong>Jason Priestley</strong></a>'s Brandon Walsh.</p> <p>As Brian tells it -- jealousy got the better of him and the pair split only a year after moving in together. Brian -- who is now engaged to "Dancing With the Stars" pro <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/sharna-burgess/"><strong>Sharna Burgess</strong></a> -- confessed that he was in the wrong and shouldn't have freaked out the way he did.</p> <p>Thankfully, Brian and Tiffani were able to remain friends in the aftermath of their split -- which can't be said for other notable costar exes. Tiffani found her happy ending with actor <strong>Brady Smith</strong> -- they share kids <strong>Harper</strong> and <strong>Holt</strong> together.</p> <p>Brian has obviously been in a handful of serious relationships since, previously welcoming kids with exes <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/vanessa-marcil/"><strong>Vanessa Marcil</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/megan-fox/"><strong>Megan Fox</strong></a>.</p> <p>Live and learn, right?</p> Tiffani Thiessen Brian Austin Green Breakups TV Relationships Hollywood Exes TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:28:57 -0800 2024-03-05T09:42:37-08:00 Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck Clean Up After Watching 'Dune 2' In Theater https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-watch-dune-part-two-theater-pick-up-trash-popcorn/ 0c116438-7a9d-4502-988e-7c4114ffaee7 <p><a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/jennifer-lopez/"><strong>Jennifer Lopez</strong></a><strong> </strong>and <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/ben-affleck/"><strong>Ben Affleck</strong></a><strong> </strong>watched 'Dune 2' in theaters just like everyone else -- but unlike normies, they actually went out of their way to clean up their area afterward.</p> <p>Ben and J Lo caught a showing of the <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/timothee-chalamet/"><strong>Timothée Chalamet</strong></a><strong> </strong>and <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/zendaya-coleman/"><strong>Zendaya</strong></a>-led sci-fi flick Monday night in Los Angeles ... but the fact the famous couple squeezed in between a bunch of regular folks isn't the most interesting thing here.</p> <p>A group sitting behind Ben and Jen took a cell phone video of them leaving their theater seats -- and you see them picking up their trash ... namely, popcorn buckets and soda cups.</p> <p>Check it out ... Bennifer (but mostly Ben) gives their seats a good once over to make sure everything is spick and span before heading out. It's certainly good etiquette, we'll say that.</p> <p>Ben and Jen kept a pretty low profile here too ... people in the theater say they didn't even know the couple was sitting there until the credits rolled and the lights came back on.</p> <p>Also ... it seems J Lo barely touched her huge popcorn bucket too ... and they opted for a regular container, not one of those <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/26/dune-2-popcorn-bucket-vagina-anus-opening-worm-mouth/"><strong>viral 'Dune 2' ones</strong></a> that have been making the rounds.</p> <p>In any event, it looks like Ben and Jen left no trace as they exited ... which can't be said for everyone who goes to movie theaters in America these days. A lot of slobs out there, as we all know very well.</p> <p>Bravo. 👏🏽</p> Jennifer Lopez Ben Affleck Movies Couples Famous Food TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:48:39 -0800 2024-03-05T09:49:05-08:00 Sinbad Gives Health Update, Teases Return to the Spotlight After Stroke https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/sinbad-health-update-first-public-appearance-tease-return-stroke/ d07db25a-6aef-43de-ae03-07db6ddf0cf1 <p><a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/sinbad/"><strong>Sinbad</strong></a> is speaking out publicly for the first time in a long time, and he's showing face too -- which is major following his stroke 4 years ago ... and crazier yet, he's teasing a comeback.</p> <p>The comedian posted a new video to IG that revealed a lot -- including giving fans an update on his health ... which many have been asking for ever since he suffered his medical episode in 2020. This also marks his first post since 2022, when he <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2022/11/21/sinbad-stroke-2-years-learning-to-walk-family-update/"><strong>gave another big update</strong></a>.</p> <p>In the new upload, Sinbad told fans that he appreciated their kind words and prayers to him over these past few years ... noting the kind words meant a lot to him as he recovered.</p> <p>He also said folks could expect to see more of him soon ... an encouraging sign.</p> <p>Sinbad actually stepped back into the spotlight a bit at the end of February to accompany his costars "A Different World" for their initial stop on a 10-city tour of HBCUs. While Sinbad only participated over Zoom -- he was met with a passionate round of applause from the crowd.</p> <p>In this latest clip ... he says he was surprised that the college kids even knew who he was.</p> <p>Perhaps the comic is underestimating his legacy -- which includes starring roles in "Jingle All the Way," "The Sinbad Show," "Coneheads," and six seasons on "The Cosby Show" spinoff.</p> <p>In any case, Sinbad made sure to thank his fans for their continued love and support ... informing them that he saw and read everything that was sent in during his recovery.</p> <p>As we reported ... Sinbad <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2020/11/16/comedian-sinbad-stroke-recovering-family/"><strong>suffered from a stroke</strong></a> in October 2020 -- which his family later said was caused by a blood clot that traveled from the heart to the brain. At the time ... his loved ones said they were grateful for fans' outpouring of love.</p> <p>Welcome back, Sinbad ... good to see you're doing well!</p> Sinbad Humor TV Movies Comedy Instagram Health TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:08:43 -0800 2024-03-05T09:23:38-08:00 Lifetime Access to Microsoft Office 2021 (Windows) for $45 https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/lifetime-access-to-microsoft-office-2021-windows-for-45/ bb79ce6b-279d-4df3-b2bb-811d94ec21cc <p><em>TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from </em><a href="https://www.stacksocial.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>StackSocial</em></a><em> links on this page.</em></p> <p>Whether you're a creative individual or a data geek, you need tools to take you from point A to point B. The best solution? 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She says it made contact with his head, and crushed his skull.</p> <p>She goes on to say that she tried calling for help to get the ATV off of him, but by the time she came back to check on him ... she says she realized he wasn't responsive anymore.</p> <p>Mary says that she laid next to her son until an ambulance arrived, adding ... "There was a huge part of my heart that died with my son on Wednesday. He was my only son, my rock, my strength when I had none left."</p> <p>Sean shared two young children with his ex, <strong>Selena Gutierrez</strong> ... who appeared on the show with him. She doesn't appear to have addressed his passing just yet.</p> <p>He was only 20.</p> <p>RIP</p> RIP Reality TV TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:08:13 -0800 2024-03-05T08:58:15-08:00 Kanye West's Wife Bianca Censori in Family Pics Before Feud Over Wardrobe https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/bianca-censori-family-selfie-2023-japan-trip-before-kanye-west-fashion-drama/ 6a6e2f8e-3a37-45a3-aaf9-6a756c459648 <p><a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/bianca-censori/"><strong>Bianca Censori</strong></a> has plenty of family drama now -- thanks to risque outfits and her husband -- but she and her kin were all smiles not so long ago during a family trip to Japan.</p> <p>In the new photos, obtained by TMZ, Bianca beams as she poses for a series of selfies with her family -- including parents <strong>Leo</strong> and <strong>Alexandra</strong>, as well as sister <strong>Angelina </strong>... a first for <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/kanye-west/"><strong>Kanye West</strong></a>'s wife since catapulting to A-list fame.</p> <p>The family came together for this June 2023 outing at teamLab Planets, an immersive art museum in Tokyo. The trip abroad was reportedly the first time Kanye met his new in-laws -- more than 6 months after his nuptials to Bianca.</p> <p>Clearly, these were happier times for Censori family members, who've since clashed with Ye over Bianca's <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/02/29/kanye-west-wife-bianca-censori-breasts-sheer-see-through-paris/"><strong>racy outfits</strong></a> abroad. Just last week, it was reported that Bianca's dad <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/01/bianca-censori-dad-talk-kanye-west-trash-clothes-naked/"><strong>wants to confront</strong></a> the "Gold Digger" rapper for parading Bianca around the world in barely-there clothing.</p> <p>It all came to a head last week in Paris, where Bianca made the nearly-naked look her signature style, rocking her most revealing 'fits since <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/01/13/kanye-west-yeezy-architect-have-private-wedding-ceremony-bianca-censori/"><strong>marrying Kanye</strong></a> in December 2022.</p> <p>Of course, she's now routinely donning <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/02/27/kanye-west-wife-bianca-shows-vagina-butt-outfit-paris-fashion-week/"><strong>tights as pants</strong></a>, forgoing traditional tops for <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/02/29/kanye-west-wife-bianca-censori-breasts-sheer-see-through-paris/"><strong>sheer shirts</strong></a> and wearing countless <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/12/10/kanye-west-wife-bianca-censori-see-through-sheer-art-basel-miami/"><strong>nude-colored bodysuits</strong></a>.</p> <p>As you can see in the family pics, the Censori clan was already getting a taste of Bianca's new style last summer. During the group trip. a platinum blonde Mrs. West wore body-hugging capri pants and a backless tan top that was struggling to fully cover her boobs.</p> <p>Even back then, the contrast with her family's more traditional tourist attire was blatant.</p> <p>The Censori clan were certainly fans of Ye last year -- Angelina even once called Bianca's marriage to the Grammy winner "very exciting."</p> <p>It might take a similar family gathering -- and whole lot more material on Bianca -- to smooth things over between Ye and his in-laws.</p> Kanye West Bianca Censori Family Hip Hop Relationships Couples Exclusive Music Vacations TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 01:00:03 -0800 2024-03-05T09:34:20-08:00 Charles Barkley Vows to Punch Any Black Person Wearing Trump's Mug Shot https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/charles-barkley-punch-black-person-wearing-donald-trump-mug-shot-shirt/ 59fbac09-6ad5-4201-acc5-be1d31c4a7fc <p><a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/charles-barkley/"><strong>Charles Barkley</strong></a> has a pointed, somewhat violent message for any Black person backing <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/donald-trump/"><strong>Donald Trump</strong></a> simply because he got arrested ... he's gonna knock you out.</p> <p>The NBA Hall of Famer issued the warning Monday night on his CNN show with <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/gayle-king/"><strong>Gayle King</strong></a> as they discussed Trump's recent remark about Black people liking him more after he was arrested in Georgia for attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.</p> <p>Trump went on to brag about Black people "walking around with his mug shot" on t-shirts.</p> <p>None of that sits well with Barkley, who said, "If I see a Black person walking around with Trump's mug shot, I'm [gonna] punch him in the face."</p> <p>Barkley explained he feels Trump's comments are "an insult to all Black people" ... because he's comparing his arrest to the centuries of discrimination the Black community has faced.</p> <p>The NBA legend is no stranger to slamming Trump ... as he's previously called out the Republican presidential candidate for using "pseudo-racist rhetoric" when discussing immigration.</p> <p>Trump has been undeterred by any backlash from Barkley or any other critics, as "The Apprentice" alum remains the frontrunner for the Republican nomination -- and the Super Tuesday primaries in 15 states, and one territory, could put the race nearly out of reach for <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/nikki-haley/"><strong>Nikki Haley</strong></a>.</p> <p>DT hasn't responded to Barkley's comment, but ya know that's coming.</p> Donald Trump Charles Barkley Gayle King Crime & Arrests TMZ Sports Mug Shot NBA Politix Controversial S#!T TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:09:15 -0800 2024-03-05T08:34:09-08:00 Las Vegas Hotel Guest Stung in Testicles by Scorpion in Bed https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/las-vegas-hotel-man-stung-testicles-scorpion-sleeping/ 7bc9f219-c172-4061-8f3a-096abccc5a9e <p><strong>11:48 AM PT</strong> -- <strong>Michael Farchi</strong> joined "TMZ Live" to take our viewers through the scorpion sting debacle that went viral earlier this morning. He claims The Venetian never comped his room and made him pay for food and various other expenses.</p> <p>A Las Vegas hotel guest was STUNG in his testicles by a scorpion while asleep in bed – causing him to wake up in incredible pain and utter shock and terror.</p> <p>On Monday, Michael Farchi sat down with <a href="https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/man-stung-in-testicles-by-scorpion-while-sleeping-at-las-vegas-strip-resort-victim-says/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>KLAS 8 News Now</strong></a> to discuss his horrifying real-life nightmare at The Venetian Las Vegas on December 26.</p> <p>Farchi told the reporter he was sleeping in his underwear under the bed sheets in his room when, at around 8 AM, he suddenly felt pain in his groin area.</p> <p>He described the sensation as "somebody stabbing me in my private area" with a "sharp glass or a knife."</p> <p>Farchi said he dashed into the bathroom only to discover the orange scorpion attached to his underwear. YIKES!!!</p> <p>The California man managed to slip out of his briefs and snap photos of the nasty creature dangling from his undies. He then went to the hospital for treatment because he said he was in "a lot of pain."</p> <p>The next day, Farchi and his family checked out of the hotel, but not before he filed an incident report with staff, detailing what happened. “Everybody was in shock, nobody believed,” Farchi told KLAS, pointing out management comped his room.</p> <p>Farchi added that he had no clue how the scorpion got into his bed, nor did he ask Venetian executives, who refused to take any responsibility and even tried to blame him, it seemed.</p> <p>In a statement to KLAS, a Venetian rep said the resort followed all protocols during the incident, and that guests should always inspect their rooms and the surrounding areas upon checking in.</p> <p>Translation: It's your fault Farchi!</p> <p>But, Farchi is now biting back after his traumatic experience. He's hired an attorney to explore possible legal action against The Venetian.</p> <p><em>Originally Published -- 5:59 AM PT</em></p> Hot Vegas Animals Nurse! 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"He says he’s done. I keep talking to him. I’d love to do something with him again. He’s like everybody else. He opens up the streamers and there’s seven thousand choices, none of them are good."</p> <p>He adds ... "Film has been moved out of the public domain into a private domain -- you have a remote, you can stop it. It’s not the same experience. It’d be great to see Daniel coming back and doing something because he’s so good."</p> <p>Goes without saying, whenever Jim and Daniel teamed up, it was gold. Just look at their track record ... Daniel snagged an Oscar for '89's "My Left Foot," got nominated for "In the Name of the Father" in '93, and then they came together again for 97's "The Boxer."</p> <p>Daniel's retirement isn't breaking news ... after his Oscar-winning performance in 2012's "Lincoln," he took a five-year break. But, even after he came back for "Phantom Thread" in 2017 -- earning him yet another Best Actor nod, he <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2017/06/20/daniel-day-lewis-quits-acting/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>hung it up for good</strong></a>.</p> <p>Jim ain't the only director praying for Daniel to get back onscreen ... <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/martin-scorsese/"><strong>Martin Scorsese</strong></a> has recently begged DDL to come back for one more film, but there's no sign that'll happen.</p> <p>Despite all the pleading from his director pals, there's still no official word from the man himself. Guess he needs a bit more convincing to dust off his acting chops and jump back into the game ... that or another reason to dive back in, like a renaissance of theater flicks.</p> Daniel Day Lewis Movies News TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:48:28 -0800 2024-03-05T08:48:44-08:00 Save an Extra 20% on This Japanese Knife Set https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/save-an-extra-20-percent-on-this-japanese-knife-set/ 9b61dfd2-da28-473b-8cb4-138ed31c96cf <p><em>TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from</em> <a href="https://www.stacksocial.com/"><em>StackSocial</em></a><em> links on this page.</em></p> <p>Hey there, culinary enthusiasts! 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If you haven't already, make a plan to vote today."</p> <p>Political pundits have had a field day discussing the potential power of Taylor to swing campaigns this election season, having seen the power of her extremely loyal fan base. Just ask NFL Commissioner <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/roger-goodell/"><strong>Roger Goodell</strong></a> about it.</p> <p>The Biden administration's been open about its <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/02/27/joe-biden-taylor-swift-endorsement-classified-election/"><strong>desire to get an endorsement</strong></a> from Taylor -- as she did in <a href="https://twitter.com/taylorswift13/status/1313938080290803715" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>2020</strong></a> -- and Joe himself has leaned into the possibility of her backing him.</p> <p><a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/donald-trump/"><strong>Donald Trump</strong></a>'s camp, meanwhile, has reportedly <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/31/trump-aides-holy-war-taylor-swift-endorsement-biden-election/"><strong>declared "holy war"</strong></a> on the singer and Swifties ... insisting the former prez is "more popular" than her, with more loyal fans.</p> <p>Taylor's not endorsing anyone today, and most political analysts don't expect her to do so until we get closer to election day in November.</p> <p>In her IG call out to Swifties, Taylor urged everyone to hit up vote.org to find info on polling places and times ... if you're in one of the 16 states or territories voting in today's primaries.</p> <p>Solid advice.</p> Joe Biden Taylor Swift Versus TMZ Sports 2024 Presidential Election Politix Music TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:19:29 -0800 2024-03-05T11:15:08-08:00 Kate Middleton Seen in Public for First Time Since Mystery Hospitalization https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/04/kate-middleton-seen-spotted-public-first-time-mystery-hospitalization/ 439a6323-2b58-4c29-abb5-9cf1bc1f6e8b <p><a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/kate-middleton/"><strong>Kate Middleton</strong></a> has surfaced for the first time since her hospitalization earlier this year that sidelined her for a good while -- and she's maintaining a low profile ... or trying to anyway.</p> <p>The Princess of Wales was seen riding passenger Monday in a vehicle that was being driven by her mother, <strong>Carole</strong>, near Windsor Castle in the UK ... and like we said, this sighting is a big deal considering we haven't seen her whatsoever since December.</p> <p>Kate was wearing shades, and appeared to be rocking somewhat of a smile here -- there didn't appear to be any other relatives with them for this outing ... and ditto for security.</p> <p>It's interesting that she's popping up like this right now ... frankly, the internet has been rife with speculation these past couple weeks over her whereabouts -- and there's been a lot of jokes made at her expense.</p> <p>Point is though ... people have been wondering where the heck she was and how she was doing -- especially since the condition she's been dealing with has been kept under tight wraps ... with Royal officials only saying she <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/17/kate-middleton-hospitalized-2-weeks-abdominal-surgery/"><strong>underwent abdominal surgery</strong></a> and nothing else.</p> <p>Buckingham Palace only said at the time that she would remain hospitalized for about 2 weeks -- and after that, she wouldn't be able to resume her duties until about Easter time.</p> <p>They also reassured the public that she was making progress in her recovery -- something they reiterated last week when they finally <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/02/29/kate-middleton-team-respond-viral-speculation-whereabouts-health/"><strong>responded to all the viral conjecture</strong></a> going on.</p> <p>We know <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/prince-william/"><strong>Prince William</strong></a> has been coming to her side throughout all this -- he was seen going to the hospital while she was in there ... but since then, he's continued on with his work solo.</p> <p>Her father-in-law, <a href="https://www.tmz.com/people/king-charles-iii/"><strong>King Charles</strong></a>, has also been dealing with health issues -- due to his recent <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/02/05/king-charles-cancer-diagnosis-prostate/"><strong>cancer diagnosis</strong></a><strong> </strong>-- but he's been able to carry on just fine ... already being seen out and about.</p> <p>Good to see Kate here ... now we all know, she's alive and well!</p> Kate Middleton Versus Royal Family Health TMZ Staff Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:23:16 -0800 2024-03-05T10:07:41-08:00 Thai Prostitutes Brawl in Bangkok Over Reported 'Turf War,' Cops Involved https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/05/thai-prostitutes-brawl-fight-bangkok-police-turf-war/ b8e68f39-b453-4450-a864-20d993c89428 <p>Thai prostitutes in Bangkok got into an all-out brawl in the Red Light District over a reported turf war that roped cops into the melee ... and the footage of all this is absolutely wild!</p> <p>Check out this video that captures some of the highlights from Monday, where a handful of sex workers from the Philippines are <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13158213/Huge-transsexual-prostitute-brawl-sees-strong-ladyboy-mob-fighting-Bangkok-turf-war-escorts-clambering-tear-rivals-clothes-throw-punches.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ns_campaign=1490&amp;ito=social-twitter_mailonline" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>reported</strong></a> to have been using a popular hotel on the busy Sukhumvit Road ... and, apparently, other prostitutes felt protective of their territory.</p> <p>Officers were called over a dispute between some of the Filipino sex workers -- reportedly accused of stealing customers from a Thai prostitute in the area -- and as the cops escorted them out of the building and into the street ... there was a huge crowd waiting for them.</p> <p>That's when the bruhaha started ... with prostitutes and cops clashing, and fists being thrown. Frankly, it's hard to tell who's who here -- but in any case, a lot of ass was kicked.</p> <p>This honestly looks like something out of a movie scene ... it was that nuts and chaotic.</p> <p>In the end ... the officers were able to bring the sex workers they were originally there for to the police station -- but it looks like they were all fairly roughed up as they went inside.</p> <p>They were reportedly arrested for working in the area without the necessary paperwork.</p> Crime & Arrests Money Travel Sex Fights Viral Police TMZ Staff Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:55:13 -0800 2024-03-05T07:31:36-08:00

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