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Taraji P. Henson thinks there’s a parallel between Jussie Smollett and Emmett Till — and wouldn’t you know it … the late teen’s own family agrees. Emmett’s cousin, Deborah Watts, the co-founder of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation, tells us Taraji’s heart is in the right place — namely, that Black people and other POC

Jussie Smollett‘s lawyers have wasted no time demanding his release from jail — at least while his appeal plays out — claiming he risks being harmed (physically and microbially) every second he stays behind bars. The ‘Empire’ actor’s legal team filed an emergency motion Monday asking a judge to spring Jussie from behind bars while

Play video content TMZ.com Magic Johnson says he’s not tuning in to HBO’s new show about the “Showtime” Lakers, but the NBA legend should definitely reconsider — so says “Winning Time” actress Caitlin O’Connor, who tells TMZ Sports he’d love the series!! As we previously reported, the 5-time champ told us he was NOT looking

“Big Time Rush” star Stephen Kramer Glickman is going crazy over an offer from CeeLo Green, who wants him to be his opener for an upcoming gig … and it’s all thanks to TikTok. Stephen tells TMZ … CeeLo invited him to get the crowd warmed up at a charity event next month in Dallas,

William Hurt — an Oscar-winning actor with a long tenure in Hollywood — has died. His son, Will, made the sad announcement Sunday — telling Deadline … “It is with great sadness that the Hurt family mourns the passing of William Hurt, beloved father and Oscar winning actor, on March 13, 2022, one week before

Taraji P. Henson is coming out in full defense of Jussie Smollett — but is making a strange comparison … invoking the Emmett Till case to try and describe what’s happening to him. The “Empire” star — who obviously appeared opposite Jussie through much of the show — took to IG this weekend with an

Jussie Smollett will almost certainly escape federal charges for allegedly faking another part of the elaborate hoax that just got him sentenced to 5 months behind bars … the infamous hate letter. Federal law enforcement sources tell TMZ … barring any major future development in the fake hate mail case, the feds will NOT charge

Play video content MSNBC A guest of Rachel Maddow‘s compared Putin to Hitler while describing Ukraine — but in the process … kinda made it seem like Hitler wasn’t nearly as bad, which didn’t go over well. Michael McFaul — a former U.S. ambassador to Russia — appeared Friday on Maddow’s self-titled show on MSNBC

Bill Maher has a fascinating take on America’s view of Ukraine … everyone here is making the war about them. Let us explain. As the “Real Time” host says … “Everything proves what we already believed and everything goes back to the thing we already hate.” As he puts it … Biden supporters blame Trump‘s

Jussie Smollett believes there’s one overarching reason he was sent to jail, and it’s not because of the hoax … he says it’s because he’s Black. Sources with direct knowledge and in constant touch with the “Empire” actor tell TMZ … Jussie fully expected to get jail time. He told his defense team before sentencing

Clint Arlis, one of the contestants on season 11 of “The Bachelorette,” died by suicide … TMZ has confirmed. According to the coroner’s report, obtained by TMZ, cops found Clint dead in his parent’s Illinois home back in January, he was found hanging in a bedroom closet. The report says officers found a note left

Jussie Smollett will be held in protective custody — as requested — while serving his time behind bars. Judge James Linn ordered the actor’s 150-day jail sentence, and specified he’ll serve it under protective custody. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Judge Linn says Smollett and his team requested the protection. The goal of

Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack being on the same page is a rarity these days, but the exes, and their HGTV bosses, are in lockstep about pulling the plug on “Flip or Flop” … TMZ has learned. Sources familiar with the situation tell us … Tarek and Christina’s contracts for the show were up,

Play video content Jussie Smollett is about to be sentenced in his elaborate hoax case — he’s facing up to 3 years in prison, and we’re live streaming the Chicago court hearing. Remember … a jury in Illinois found the “Empire” actor guilty of 5 of the 6 felony counts against him for lying to

“MasterChef” contestant Mary Jayne alleges she toiled away in a kitchen to shoot an episode the same day she suffered a stroke, despite pleas for help … and now she’s filed a lawsuit. Mary, who was featured on season 11 of the FOX cooking show, is suing its production companies, claiming producers pressured her to

“Bones” actor Heath Freeman died from an overdose of multiple opioids and narcotics, including fentanyl and cocaine … according to the medical examiner’s report. Heath was found dead in his Austin, TX home last November, and the Travis County Medical Examiner says he had a lethal cocktail of booze and several drugs. Specifically, the report

Russia might have an enemy on its hands that’s more effective than any other adversary, and that’s Anonymous … which claims to have hijacked Vladimir Putin‘s regularly scheduled propaganda programming. The notorious hacking group — which has been involved in high-profile leaks over the years — is taking responsibility for the mass disruption of multiple

‘Jeopardy!’ is getting ahead of any issues viewers might have with tonight’s episode that features a clue tying Russia and Ukraine together … saying it was recorded well before the current conflict in Europe. The show’s Twitter account posted a message Friday, hours before the show aired, that read, “Please note the clue in today’s

Play video content TMZ.com “Euphoria” star Angus Cloud says his show doesn’t glorify substance abuse, and insists drugs are not something to take lightly. We got Angus Thursday leaving the Revolve Social Club in L.A., and he talked about all things “Euphoria” — mainly, if the hit HBO dramedy is sending the wrong message to

Play video content TMZ.com Grace Franklin — 16-year-old granddaughter of Aretha Franklin — is opening up after not making it past the auditions on “American Idol” … a TV moment that’s shocked the country. Grace — joined by her dad and Aretha’s son, Kecalf — tells TMZ … in the moment of being rejected from

Play video content ABC Joy Behar co-hosts a show that gets rough and tumble, and Thursday the tumble part took center stage, as she performed a spectacular face plant as the show began. Joy’s view from “The View” was hardwood after she tried to take a seat but seriously misjudged where she was plopping down.

Play video content Stuart Booth A high-profile film set used in the hugely successful “Downton Abbey” and “Peaky Blinders” series is currently engulfed in flames … after a massive fire broke out in Yorkshire. Reports say the fire broke out midday Thursday at the historic Dalton Mills building in Keighley, West Yorkshire. Video from the

The “Wheel of Fortune” contestant who missed what many consider the most obvious answer ever says the bright lights played a role in his historically unforgettable moment on the show. Christopher Coleman — one of the 3 ‘Wheel’ contestants who failed to solve …”ANOTHER FEATHER _N YO_R _A_” — tells TMZ … the pressure and

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

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

‘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 TMZ.com “Million Dollar Wheels” star RD Whittington makes tough decisions when celebs are vying for the same car … and, apologies to Spider-Man, but Kim Kardashian might get first dibs. RD’s the guy who hooks up celebs — like Kim, Jamie Foxx, Travis Barker, Ye and Tom Holland — when they want

Play video content TNT/TBS Michael Keaton has a new trophy for his role in “Dopesick” — a TV drama about addiction — a subject that hits painfully close to home and had him fighting back tears at the podium. Michael won the Outstanding Actor Award Sunday night at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and dedicated