Play video content TMZ.com Michael Rapaport is commending President Zelensky for his bravery … giving his seal of approval to a fellow Jewish man and comedian. We got Michael in NYC on Thursday, and he had nothing but praise for the Ukrainian President — who Rapaport believes has been a great leader through such uncertain
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WWE is taking a stand against Russia — Vince McMahon‘s organization just announced it is cutting all ties to the country amid the invasion of Ukraine. WWE made the move official on Thursday … saying its programs will no longer be shown on Russian broadcast partner Match as a response to Vladimir Putin‘s decision to
While Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is desperately hoping the European Union will accept his country, British TV’s already welcoming him with open arms by buying his sitcom … about becoming prez. Zelensky’s comedy, “Servant of the People,” is going to be airing on the UK’s Channel 4, which purchased the series … clearly seizing on
Darren Criss‘ older brother, Charles Criss, has died by suicide — and his sibling is sending out a powerful message about mental health in the wake of such a tragedy. The actor revealed the sad news Wednesday in a social media post, throwing up a bunch of photos of his bro, as well as a
Kirk Baily — best known for his role as Kevin “Ug” Lee in the Nickelodeon sitcom “Salute Your Shorts” — has died. Kirk’s family tells TMZ the actor died over the weekend. We’re told he died from lung cancer … and had only been diagnosed 6 months ago. Early in his career, Kirk studied comedy
Play video content TMZ.com Brian Cox says Russian actors and entertainers should absolutely stand up to strongman Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war … even if they risk their careers by speaking out. We got the “Succession” star Tuesday at LAX and asked if it is really worth it for celebrities in Mother Russia to
‘Euphoria’ star Sydney Sweeney looks like she’s taken … wearing a huge rock on her ring finger, in what can only be assumed to be an engagement ring. It’s hard to miss the flashy diamond ring Sydney’s rocking on THAT finger … check out the pics of Sydney chatting up a friend Monday in Los
‘Zoey 101’ star Sean Flynn is preparing to walk down the aisle … and his wedding guest list includes a bunch of his old Nickelodeon castmates. Sean tells TMZ … he is tying the knot with his fiancée, Lyndsey, on Friday in Georgia and former ‘Zoey 101’ stars Chris Massey, Matt Underwood and Jack Salvatore
Play video content @LionsShareNews / BACKGRID Katheryn Winnick says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is just the leader her family’s country needs … and she’s confident they will beat Vladimir Putin and Russia. The “Bones” and “Big Sky” actress has relatives in Ukraine, some of who returned to take up arms against the Russians, and while
Ned Eisenberg, famous for his work on “Law & Order: SVU” and most recently, “Mare of Easttown,” has died after a battle with cancer. Ned died over the weekend, his wife, Patricia, tells TMZ, “As Ned would say, he was attacked by two very rare assassins — cholangiocarcinoma and ocular melanoma. Over the course of
Play video content TNT / TBS The actors who took center stage at Sunday night’s SAG Awards leaned in hard to voice support for Ukraine, and condemn Russia for its unbridled aggression. “Succession” star Brian Cox, whose show won for Best TV Drama Ensemble, launched into rousing support for the Ukrainians, and noted everyone in
Play video content TNT Ukraine got a mention during the SAG Awards this weekend — but it was somewhat brief and fleeting … as Hollywood seemed determined to keep things light for the show. The crisis was quickly addressed Sunday during the opening few minutes, with presenter Leslie Odom Jr. saying they were all hoping
Play video content Real Time with Bill Maher/HBO The brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine is hard for some Americans to understand, so Bill Maher broke it down in terms a pop culture consumer can easily grasp. Maher broke it down Friday night on “Real Time,” equating Ukraine to Kim Kardashian, NATO to Pete Davidson, and
Play video content TMZ.com Tristan “Mack” Wilds is sick and tired of the way the media and others unfairly profile black males, and he wants to blow these misconceptions to smithereens in a new Discovery+ show. Tristan, who starred in “The Wire,” joined “TMZ live” Wednesday to talk about the false stereotypes that have been
Jussie Smollett wants a do-over in court, he’s asking for a new trial in Chicago and taking issue with the initial jury selection process — but he’d also willing to accept a not-guilty verdict. The actor’s defense team just filed new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, asking the judge to reverse the verdict and find
Amanda Bynes just took a huge step on the path to personal freedom … because she officially filed to pull the plug on her conservatorship. And, it doesn’t seem coincidental she’s doing it on the heels of Britney Spears ending hers. The former child star filed docs in L.A. Wednesday to end her 9-year conservatorship.
“Jeopardy!” legend Amy Schneider is putting her winnings to good use — she just got engaged!!! That’s right, Amy dropped the news on Twitter that “Genevieve is no longer my girlfriend… she’s my fiancée!!!” She also added she couldn’t be happier to tie the knot and posted a pic of their hands on top of
Play video content TMZ.com Sharon Osbourne wouldn’t go back to CBS if they unloaded a Brinks truck in front of her house … because the bad blood is still boiling. Sharon and Ozzy were at Erewhon market in L.A. Thursday, and our photog asked the question lots of folks want to know … Whoopi Goldberg’s