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Talk about a heavy topic for some late-night laughs … “Saturday Night Live” went all in on Diddy, who’s currently behind bars on charges related to racketeering, sex trafficking and other serious crimes. On the show’s “Weekend Update” segment, Michael Che quipped alongside a pic of Diddy, “It was reported that the U.S. added 245,000

Play video content TMZ.com Lil Durk and the cast of “Power Book II: Ghost” bang out the series finale in epic fashion — and take it from LaToya Tonodeo, the Chicago rapper’s acting skills are the real deal!!! TMZ Hip Hop linked with LaToya, who also has a big role in the grand closing as

The Jim Henson Company’s studio lot in Los Angeles is NOT being sold to the Church of Scientology, TMZ has confirmed. Here’s the deal … a report surfaced this week claiming the historic studio lot that served as a home for The Muppets was going to change hands and end up with Scientology. But in

Richard Simmons is up in heaven with his trademark tank top and shorts, working up a sweat … at least that’s what his brother said at Richard’s celebration of life. The late fitness guru was remembered Saturday in his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana … and his brother, Leonard, compared him to Clark Kent during

What a wild week it’s been!!! So, be sure to settle in for a roundup of all the juicy TMZ TV hot takes you may’ve missed. TMZ Live Play video content TMZ.com Kicking things off on “TMZ Live,” Harvey and Babcock dive into all the latest Diddy developments, including his eyebrow-raising talk show appearance with

Play video content TMZ.com LeVar Burton is paying tribute to John Amos following news of the actor’s death … crediting the late star for making history in Hollywood. We caught up with the actor outside ABC Studios in NYC Friday, where LB had nothing but good things to say about the late TV legend. As

Play video content The Dan Patrick Show Atlanta is really rubbing off on Kirk Cousins — the Falcons quarterback celebrated his huge “Thursday Night Football” win by chowing down at Waffle House … but not before doing an interview in the parking lot!! The 13-year vet joined “The Dan Patrick Show” on Friday to talk

Ron Hale, the actor arguably best known to soap fans as Mike Corbin on “General Hospital,” has died, TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us … Ron died of natural causes at his home in St. George, South Carolina on August 27. A specific cause of death was not disclosed. Throughout his decades-long career,

Play video content TMZ.com A fiery showdown ignited on “TMZ Live” when we tackled the explosive new California law banning legacy and donor preferences in admissions at private, nonprofit universities … with the bill’s author in the hot seat to discuss the details. California Assemblymember Phil Ting threw down the gauntlet … arguing education is

Play video content TMZ.com 50 Cent‘s hit series “Power Book II: Ghost” is going out with a bang, but series costar Gianni Paolo has real beef with Hollywood’s TV sector … millions tune into their show while award shows act like they don’t exist!!! Gianni tells us the proof is in the puddin’ … his

Before this blue-eyed blondie sittin’ on her mama’s lap turned into a dancing queen, she was just growing up with her four siblings in Orem, Utah and started moving ‘n grooving when she was just 9 years old. Considering she comes from a long line of family dancers … no shocker she’s taken home the

It seems “MomTok” did survive the scandal after all … TMZ has learned Hulu’s sensational new reality show, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” has been greenlit for a 2nd season. Sources connected to the docuseries, which has become the streamer’s No. 1 unscripted premiere of the year, tell TMZ … the cast begins filming

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are lifting the veil on their secret wedding … finally sharing photos from their special day. The happy couple just posted a slew of wedding pics on their respective social media accounts, offering the first glimpse inside their nuptials. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Millie’s

Play video content Prime Video Travis Kelce put his hosting skills on display in the latest look at the new “Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?” game show … complete with a jig and a joke about staying out of the slammer — but whether it’s enough to keep the project from flopping is up

Homer Simpson will continue to strangle Bart on “The Simpsons” … with the showrunner telling TMZ the “gag” was never really going to end. Here’s the deal … the iconic cartoon just premiered its 36th season … and besides confusing fans by calling the episode the series finale — it wasn’t — the episode peppered

John Amos, who led “Good Times” as patriarch James Evans, has died … his son Kelly Christopher Amos announced. Per John’s son, the Emmy-nominated actor died of natural causes in Los Angeles back on Aug. 21. He continued … “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned. He

Jussie Smollett is talking Lee Daniels, Kristin Cavallari is single and Dikembe Mutombo is being remembered … all this on today’s TMZ TV Hot Takes. TMZ Live Play video content TMZ.com First up on “TMZ Live,” Harvey and Charles break down Jussie’s comments on “Empire” creator Lee. TMZ on TV Play video content TMZ.com Meanwhile,

Drake Hogestyn, a mainstay on the long-running soap, “Days of Our Lives” has died. Hogestyn’s family announced the sad news on the “Days of Our Lives” Instagram, saying, “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Drake Hogestyn. He was thrown the curve ball of his life when he was diagnosed with pancreatic