Bill Maher had one thing on his mind before accepting one of comedy's biggest honors ... and it wasn't his speech -- it was his shoes.
Jacob caught up with him Sunday ahead of receiving the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center ... and while plenty of people are focused on the politics surrounding the night, Bill seemed a whole lot more concerned about making sure his brand-new kicks didn't send him face-first onto the stage.
Check out the video ... his running commentary about the footwear is pretty hilarious. Maher cracks jokes while fielding questions about the honor ... but quickly gets back to what really matters -- his footing.
Soccer star Lucas Trejo's worst nightmare didn't end when the shaking stopped ... it ended three days later, when rescuers found the bodies of his wife and two young children.
The Argentine player was with his club in Caracas when Venezuela's devastating earthquakes tore through the country last week ... and while he desperately waited for news, teammates, volunteers and family members searched nonstop for his loved ones.
Authorities confirmed Saturday night that Trejo's wife, Yanina Maranella, and the couple's children, Aarón and Ainhoa, had all been found dead after spending roughly 72 hours missing beneath the rubble.
The stars are stepping out for Culture's Biggest Night ... and the fashion is already hitting before a single trophy gets handed out.
The 2026 BET Awards are taking over the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with the biggest names Hollywood rolling up in their Sunday best.
Scroll through our gallery to see who all showed up ... from chart-toppers and Hollywood heavyweights to athletes and reality stars serving looks on the red carpet.
The search for 19-year-old Marly Kinney has come to a heartbreaking end as her body was discovered Sunday afternoon, TMZ has learned.
Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources confirmed Sunday that Kinney's body was recovered near Grayson Lake, roughly five days after she was reported missing.
According to the KDFWR, multiple agencies located the teen's body in the Grayson area at approximately 3:45 p.m. Sunday.
Authorities say the family has been notified and the Carter County Coroner was notified and responded to the scene. The cause of death will be determined by the State Medical Examiner's Office in Frankfort.
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"Love Island" is baccckk and if your nightly routine currently revolves around recouplings, bombshells, and surprise texts, you're not gonna want to miss this drop.
Whether you're watching from the comfort of your living room couch or are hosting a watch party for all of your friends, these "Love Island" inspired finds are the perfect way to show everyone you've got the show on your mind 24/7.
Rosalía hit pause on the party for something far bigger than the music ... delivering an emotional plea for Venezuela as tragedy continues to unfold.
Check it out ... the singer addressed the crowd during her LUX World Tour stop at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, telling fans she'd been deeply worried about her "people in Venezuela" following the twin earthquakes that have claimed more than 1,400 lives last week.
In a heartfelt message, Rosalía urges the packed arena to send love and do whatever they can to help, calling it a "very critical moment" and saying the people there "need us."
What should've been the final day of a music festival ended in unimaginable tragedy ... after cops say a newborn baby's body was found inside a porta-potty.
The heartbreaking discovery was made Sunday at Electric Forest in Michigan, where state police say a worker servicing portable restrooms found the infant's body in the festival's camping area, according to CBS News.
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Authorities haven't released any further information ... but officials say there's no known threat to the public as they work to piece together exactly what happened.
Cardi B's Bronx booty is going to be all over our screens tonight during the 2026 BET Awards ... and we couldn't be more excited ... so we're getting ready for her big performance by looking back at her hottest shots.
She's sure to slay the stage during her performance ... but Cardi's also leading the nominations with 6 nods tonight -- including Best Female Hip Hop Artist and Album of the Year.
That in itself is something to celebrate ... but it also means that perfect peach of hers is going to get quite a bit of airtime!
To get hype for Cardi's big night, we rounded up some of her most bootylicious hot shots. Dive into the gallery before the show starts!
"Love Island UK" just got hit with an unexpected dumping ... but this one came from producers, not the public.
Casa Amor contestant Gabriel Garland has been removed from the hit dating show after producers became aware of his connection to a 2019 stabbing case in London.
Garland reportedly was never charged with a crime, nor was he found to have committed any wrongdoing -- which may be why the show's producers didn't discover the connection sooner.
Taylor Swift's Madison Square Garden wedding might still be under wraps ... but Ed Sheeranlooks like he may be rehearsing for taking the stage at the nuptials.
One lucky couple got a wedding gift money can't buy ... the "Shape of You" singer and DJ Martin Garrixcrashing their reception. Check out the video ... the pair make a surprise entrance before treating the newlyweds and their guests to a live performance of their new song, "Repeat It."
They explained the surprise in an Instagram Reel posted Saturday, saying it started with a DM from a fan asking if they would crash their sister's wedding ... and judging by the reaction, the mission was a success.
Tom Sandovaland ex Victoria Lee Robinson's breakup drama came with an encore ... because police were called back to his house just hours after their first visit.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... LAPD officers responded to Tom's Los Angeles home around 5:30 PM Saturday after Victoria attempted to return ... telling cops she had a friend there to pick up more of her belongings, but Tom wasn't letting them.
We're told officers showed up simply to keep the peace, and nobody was arrested.
Sources tell us Tom had believed Victoria was planning to come back to the house ... but sources close to Victoria tell us that's not the case, insisting she intended to send a mover named Miguel instead.
The BET Awards are goin' down tonight, so before the stars take center stage, we've got this year's performers and nominees showin' lots of skin for the win!
Taylor Parkermay be on death row ... but while she was in jail awaiting trial she was still playing a doting mother to her daughter over the phone -- and TMZ has the audio.
Take a listen toa prison call -- obtained by TMZ from the Bowie County Court -- between Parker, her daughter Emersyn and her mother, Shona Prior ... the conversation is a far cry from the horrifying case that landed Parker on Texas' death row. Instead of murder and fetal abductions, they're talking campfires, thunderstorms, and early Christmas presents.
The call captures Emersyn excitedly describing sapphire-and-diamond jewelry she received as an early gift ... while also telling her mom that her younger brother, Trey, got a cross chain. Parker reacts like any proud parent ... before the jail's automated system cuts in to warn the call is about to end.
Bianca Censori and Kanye West celebrated Ye's birthday like royalty ... taking over part of the legendary Palace of Versailles before partying into the early hours of the morning with an intimate group of friends.
The couple celebrated with roughly 20 close friends, using part of the palace for the private birthday festivities before continuing the night at the ultra-luxurious Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle. Sources say they continued the night at the exclusive Airelles Château de Versailles, where they are said to have spent a little under $400K.
Bianca stayed true to her signature boundary-pushing style, wearing a nude-colored corset with dramatic feather accents strategically covering her face and crotch. The barely-there ensemble was finished off with an ultra-long silk train that flowed behind her as she made her entrance.
Adelewas rolling in the deep of the Bad Bunnycrowd ... and loving every second.
The singer was living it up Saturday night at Benito's sold-out show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London alongside fiancé Rich Paul-- and videos show Adele putting her performing hiatus momentarily on pause and going nuts singing along to his music.
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Watch the clip ... Adele is all smiles as she danced in an England soccer jersey ... singing along, throwing her hands in the air, and even swiping a fan's hat.
Jennifer Lopezheard fans were "obsessed" ... so she showed up to see it for herself.
JLo made a surprise appearance at Prime Video's Obsessed Fest over the weekend ... popping out to thunderous cheers before introducing the cast of the streamer's hit series, "Off Campus." TMZ caught video of the moment -- and you've gotta check it out to see the fans absolutely lose it as she hits the stage.
The singer and actress walked out to her own 2011 smash, "On the Floor" ... and also performed "Everything's Fine" as she soaked up the love from the stunned crowd who was no doubt getting loud.
