Reality TV

Kathy Bates is ready to slide into some stylish shapewear -- saying she'd be happy to star in a campaign for SKIMS ... all Kim Kardashian has to do is make the call!

The actress attended the CBS Fall Schedule Celebration in L.A. Thursday and chatted with People about Kim's turn on "American Horror Story" ... providing a unique perspective since Bates regularly pops up in the anthology series, although she's not in KK's season.

Kathy admits she hasn't watched Kim in 'AHS' yet ... but, the two apparently have a rapport -- 'cause Kathy says Kim sent her SKIMS a few years back and apparently told her she'd put her in an an ad one day. Welp, Kathy's ready to take her up on it, saying she's still waiting!

El breve viaje de Gypsy Rose Blanchard a Los Ángeles esta semana terminó lleno de recuerdos, pues tuvo la experiencia completa en la ciudad, ¡con un poco de ayuda de TMZ!

Gypsy se subió al TMZ Celebrity Tour el jueves, y estaba con los pies súper en la tierra tomando fotos con algunos de los conductores y respondiendo nuestras preguntas sobre su estadía en Los Ángeles, incluyendo si algún famoso la había invitado a pasar el rato.

Gypsy nos dijo que efectivamente eso había pasado, y que uno de los Jonas Bros. se había contactado con ella para invitarla a un evento en enero al que no pudo asistir.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard's brief trip to Los Angeles this week ended up chock-full of memories -- and it's because she had the ultimate tourist experience ... with some help from TMZ!

GRB hopped on the TMZ Celebrity Tour Thursday ... and, she was totally down to earth -- taking pics with some of the riders and answering our questions about her time in L.A. ... including if anyone famous has ever extended an invite to hang out.

As it turns out, Gypsy says that has happened ... naming one of the Jonas Bros. as having reached out and telling her to roll through for an event in January, which she couldn't make.

Khloe Kardashian seems open to dipping her toe into the lady pond ... saying as much on social media this week -- or at the very least, strongly suggesting it.

The reality TV star hopped on X this week to let folks know she's keeping her options open when it comes to her sexual preferences -- this after one fan jokingly said she oughta try lesbianism after several high-profile breakups with men. Khloe didn't laugh off the idea, writing ... "Well you never know what my future holds."

BTW, when a different fan replied to her comment with a GIF involving scissors, Khloe responded with a cry-laughing emoji. Again, she's not really shutting down the idea!

Kyle Richards is distancing herself from estranged husband Mauricio Umansky in an whole new way -- she's dropped his last name from at least one social media profile.

"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star's Instagram account got a noticeable refresh amid her ongoing separation from the real estate mogul .... with the reality TV star changing her name from Kyle Richards Umansky to simply Kyle Richards.

However, Kyle still identifies as a "Mrs," describing herself as a "Mom, wife, actor, author, producer, animal lover, a RHOBH, CAA" in the bio of the account. We know neither of them has filed for divorce, so, "wife" is still accurate.

'Bachelorette' alum Jason Tartick is taking his new relationship with TikTok star Kat Stickler out of the shadows and into the spotlight ... as the pair stepped out for a dinner date Monday evening.

The couple hit the town in Tampa, FL at the restaurant Meat Market, and they were joined by Kat's young daughter MJ ... which speaks volumes about the seriousness of their relationship.

Eyewitnesses tell TMZ ... 3 other guests were on hand for the evening out with the couple -- so, it's crystal clear Jason and Kat are done keeping a low public profile.

Los fans de Bravo tendrán que esperar un poco más de lo habitual para ver la temporada 12 de "Vanderpump Rules", porque el reality show está haciendo algunos ajustes a su línea de tiempo de producción, según ha averiguado TMZ.

Fuentes con conocimiento directo le dicen a TMZ que la serie dirigida por Lisa Vanderpump no grabará este verano, rompiendo con su tradición habitual de iniciar la producción en mayo y mantener las cámaras rodando durante junio y julio.

Nuestras fuentes dicen que la razón es porque Bravo y compañía sienten que necesitan darle un descanso al elenco y dejar que respiren un poco luego del Scandoval, el que ha consumido gran parte de la temporada actual y que a estas alturas se ha agotado.

Bravo fans will have to wait a bit longer than usual for "Vanderpump Rules" season 12 -- because the reality show is shaking up its production timeline … TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the Lisa Vanderpump-led series will not film this summer -- breaking from its usual tradition of kicking off production in May and keeping cameras rolling through June and July.

The reason ... our sources say Bravo and co. feel they need to give the cast a break and let their lives breathe a bit in the wake of Scandoval -- which has consumed much of the current season ... and which has run dry at this point.

Nick Viall is officially no longer a bachelor ... as the reality TV star-turned-podcaster wed fiancée Natalie Joy over the weekend.

The Bachelor Nation alum and the surgical technologist said "I do" in an outdoor ceremony in Savannah, Georgia. The couple -- who got engaged in January 2023 -- confirmed their nuptials with several posts to Instagram ...  sharing glimpses into their rustic welcome party and picturesque wedding.

For the nuptials, Natalie wore an off-the-shoulder white gown, which featured a corset top and full skirt. Her cathedral veil was certainly a showstopper ... as it dramatically lay to the side as she posed for photos with Nick and their daughter, River Rose.

Nick Viall ya no es oficialmente un soltero, ya que la ex estrella de reality convertido en presentador se casó con su prometida Natalie Joy durante el fin de semana.

El ex alumno de Bachelor Nation y la tecnóloga quirúrgica dijeron "sí, quiero" en una ceremonia al aire libre en Savannah, Georgia. La pareja -que se comprometió en enero de 2023- confirmó su boda con varias publicaciones en Instagram, compartiendo atisbos de su rústica fiesta de bienvenida y su pintoresca boda.

Para la boda, Natalie lució un vestido blanco con hombros descubiertos, corsé en la parte superior y falda con vuelo. Su velo de catedral fue sin duda algo increíble, ya que tuvo que hacerlo hacia un lado mientras posaba para las fotos con Nick y su hija, River Rose.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard's coming to the City of Angels ... with sources close to her telling TMZ she's got business in L.A. -- and dreams of an A-List meetup!

Sources close to Gypsy tell TMZ ... she's coming out to Los Angeles for a few days this week to promote season 2 of "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup."

We're told Gypsy's very excited about her first visit to Tinseltown, and she's hoping to meet up with someone who's tried to walk a mile in her shoes ... actress Joey King.

Kristin Cavallari estuvo a gusto bajo el cielo del desierto de Coachella con su novio Mark Estes, mirándose a los ojos durante la segunda noche del Festival Stagecoach.

Kristin publicó la foto en su Instagram Story el sábado por la noche, mostrando a la pareja muy enamorada y sosteniendo una conversación.

Kristin se veía muy bien, luciendo una camisa de botones de gran tamaño con una mini de mezclilla y unas botas de vaquero, mientras que Mark optó por un Jersey deportivo.

Kristin Cavallari got nice and cozy under the Coachella Desert skies with hunky young boyfriend Mark Estes ... gazing into each other's eyes at night 2 of the Stagecoach Festival.

Kristin posted the photo to her Instagram Story Saturday night, showing the couple with their eyes lovingly locked on each other while deep in conversation.

Kristin looks country chic -- donning an oversized button-down shirt with a denim mini and some obligatory cowboy boots ... while Mark opted for a pinstriped Padres Jersey.

Another week's just around the corner ... but, before we dive into another hectic seven-day stretch, let's look back at the week that was.

On "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles discuss Kim Kardashian heading back to the White House to discuss criminal justice reform.

Harry Jowsey made a startling announcement Friday ... telling his huge following he's got skin cancer -- and using the diagnosis as a teachable moment.

The reality television phenom took to TikTok to break the news ... telling his fans a dermatologist checked him out recently and found out he had a cancerous growth on his shoulder.

HJ makes it clear he's going to be just fine, and he's getting great medical care ... but, encourages people to lather on the sunscreen with summer just around the corner.