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Andrew Cuomo is no longer the Governor of New York, and now … he’s no longer an Emmy Award winner either. The disgraced ex-governor has been stripped of his special 2020 international Emmy in wake of the sexual harassment scandal that led to his recent resignation. The decision to rescind the award was handed down

One of the two women interviewed by Gayle King back in 2019 is now on the witness stand in R. Kelly‘s criminal case … and she’s claiming he was controlling them right then and there during the interview. The witness — who’s only being ID’d as Jane Doe right now — testified Tuesday in a

Play video content BACKGRID LeVar Burton is by far the fan fave to take up the mantle on ‘Jeopardy!’ as Mike Richards takes a bow — but he’s pretty clammy these days when you bring up the topic … which may or may not be telling, depending on how you read and hear this. The

Spike Lee‘s going where so many other Americans have already gone before — promoting 9/11 conspiracy theories — but the way he’s doing it is still surprising … even 20 years later. The famed director’s riding the publicity train for his HBO docuseries about New York — “NYC Epicenters 9/11-2021½” — but one thing that

Kid Cudi is mourning the loss of his beloved dog … and it’ll make you cry to hear about it. The rapper wrote a heartbreaking tribute to Freshie … a dog he got in 2010 after the producers of “How to Make it in America” told him he’d be a weed-selling, dog-walking character on season

“Jeopardy!” honchos really want Mayim Bialik to step in as new daily host following the quick exit of Mike Richards, and they’re willing to bend over backwards to show her how much they mean it … TMZ has learned. Sony production sources tell us … execs for the game show are doing everything possible to

Former “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star Nicholas Brendon looks unrecognizable in his mug shot … after he was arrested for allegedly obtaining prescription drugs by fraud. According to an affidavit, obtained by TMZ, Nicholas was driving erratically when cops spotted his silver Dodge Journey last week in Vigo County, Indiana. Cops say he failed to

William Petersen had a scary situation while on the clock this week — he had to be taken by ambulance to the hospital after falling ill on set of his most popular show. The longtime ‘CSI’ star’s rep tells TMZ … Petersen was working on set Friday in L.A. for “CSI: Las Vegas” when, at

Bill Maher took a subject that, on the surface, doesn’t seem debatable, and he then tore it apart … Apple announcing it would scan customers’ phones for child porn. The “Real Time” host was incredulous … calling it a shocking breach of privacy. Mind you, he was not pro child porn, but he said there’s

Mike Richards is already out as “Jeopardy!” host, but he’ll still get some TV time … because the few episodes he shot are going to air as scheduled, TMZ has learned. Production sources tell us … Mike shot 5 episodes Thursday before stepping down as the new daily host, and all of them will air

Sha’Carri Richardson says watching the 2020 Olympics from home was bittersweet … admitting she was initially pissed to miss out on competing, but it ultimately helped her move on from her marijuana suspension. Richardson — the fastest woman in America — is set to return to the track in the Prefontaine Classic this weekend …

It’s breathtaking … Mike Richards, who was tapped 9 days ago as the man who would replace Alex Trebek as host of “Jeopardy!” has thrown in the towel. Richards was criticized on Twitter for comments he made 8 years ago on a podcast. The Anti-Defamation League targeted him after comments surfaced in which Richards made

Jerry Messing — the “Freaks and Geeks” actor who’s also the face of a famous meme — has COVID and is fighting for his life in Florida … TMZ has learned. His father, James, tells us … Jerry lives with his parents in an apartment in Tampa, and a few days ago he started feeling

Eminem‘s a living legend with deep roots in Detroit … and that’s what makes him the perfect person to portray “White Boy Rick” … according to the real-life guy himself. Richard Wershe Jr., aka “White Boy Rick,” tells TMZ … it’s an absolute honor the rapper will portray him in 50 Cent‘s Starz series “BMF.”

Los Angeles locals Dylan and Blake Tuomy-Wilhoit were only toddlers when they got their first taste of fame after the twin brothers were cast as the adorable new additions Alex and Nicky Katsopolis — who were the bowl-cut boys of Uncle Jesse and Aunt Becky — on the classic TGIF television show “Full House.” Dylan

New “Jeopardy!” host Mike Richards is apologizing for some insensitive remarks he made about women on his old podcast … he says it’s “a terribly embarrassing moment of misjudgment.” Here’s the deal … Mike used to host a podcast from 2013 to 2014 when he was the executive producer at “The Price Is Right” and

Christina Haack just dropped more than $10 million on a brand new mansion in Orange County … and the place is palatial. Ya gotta see Christina’s new digs in Dana Point … it’s 6,084-square feet of luxury, decked out with a movie theater, game room and backyard with panoramic views of the Pacific. If scenery’s

Play video content TMZ.com “FBoy Island” star Sarah Emig wants Garrett Morosky to save his apology … at least for now, ’cause she’s not in the mood for it after he embarrassed her on the show. We got Sarah hanging out with her co-star, CJ Franco, Monday outside the Peninsula Hotel in Bev Hills and

Play video content TMZSports.com Ex-NFL star James Harrison says there’s no need for a stunt double on the set of his new wrestling TV show … revealing he does his ALL his own moves — and it hurts!!! As we previously reported, the former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker is taking his talents from the gridiron to

Play video content TMZ.com Dr. Phil is trying a new approach to therapy, one that takes him out on the road to make actual house calls … and, so far, he’s finding it remarkably effective “House Calls” is the name of his new CBS primetime show and the good doc joined “TMZ Live” Monday to

Play video content TMZ.com “FBoy Island” star, or more accurately villain, Garrett Morosky says he’s working on an apology for Sarah Emig … and they’re even talking about going on a date to hash things out. We got Garrett and his fellow so-called “FBoy” Casey Johnson at Alfred Coffee on Melrose and asked Garrett if

Bill Maher thinks Matt Damon is a shining example of the absurdity of dragging good people on social media … people, Maher says, who have committed the cardinal sin of confessing their imperfections. As you know, Matt took fire for using the homophobic f-word to his daughter. He says he was telling a joke and

Play video content Peacock Kevin Hart‘s awkward exchange with Don Cheadle over the actor’s age has folks split smack down the middle on whether it was staged … but either way, it’s pretty hilarious. Don sat down for an interview on Kevin’s Peacock streaming show “Hart to Heart” … and the interview seemingly goes south

Trey Parker and Matt Stone are getting the keys to a beloved Colorado restaurant featured in “South Park” … the real Casa Bonita is theirs, and the deal happened fast. The “South Park” creators announced Friday they struck a deal to become the new owners of the Mexican restaurant made famous by their show, breaking

Mayim Bialik‘s upcoming role as one of the new hosts of “Jeopardy!” might have been even greater if she just had the time … TMZ has learned According to our Sony Studios sources … “The Big Bang Theory” star became a frontrunner with bosses at Sony to permanently host the game show after guest hosting

Play video content TMZ.com Ms. Pat — the titular star of the new BET+ sitcom, “The Ms. Pat Show” — says her move from Atlanta to Indiana was life-changing in a great way, but it took her a while to get used to white folks’ hospitality. The comedian joined “TMZ Live” Thursday to chat about

Horatio Sanz allegedly groomed a young ‘SNL’ fan for sex and sexually assaulted her at an after-party when she was underage … this according to a new lawsuit. The former “Saturday Night Live” star is being sued by a woman in Pennsylvania, who claims he groped her breasts and her butt and digitally penetrated her

“SpongeBob SquarePants” honchos have a major problemo with a restaurant that sounds a lot like the spot where SpongeBob works … and they’re ready to fight in court about it. Viacom’s suing the company that recently opened The Rusty Krab restaurant in downtown Houston, claiming it’s a blatant ripoff of the The Krusty Krab featured

Los Angeles local Kristin Herrera was only 16 years old when she landed the role of sporty friend and roommate Dana Cruz — who was written out of the show by sending her to study abroad after the first season — in the classic Nickelodeon kid drama “Zoey 101.“ There were lots of other standout

Play video content TMZ.com One of the biggest ‘Jeopardy!’ champs of all time has strong thoughts on the new hosts — especially the day-to-day guy, Mike Richards, … whom he clearly thinks might not have been the best pick. We talked to Austin Rogers — who went on a major hot streak in 2017 —