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An insane video is going viral right now of a man appearing to chomp on a cigarette live on television during a news report on President Trump's Ohio visit.

Watch the video ... a man smoking a cigarette creeps up behind a reporter during a news segment. He's all smiles as he appears to flip the cigarette around, place the lit end in his mouth and chew!

We're not sure who's the butt of the joke here, but this guy immediately became an internet sensation.

One X user wrote, "And a legend is born.

Another added, "Florida man's got nothing on Ohio man."

Some seemed to have seen this type of stunt before ... “He doesn’t eat it bro. We use to flick cigarettes in our mouth and back out with our tongue when we were young. I did it a bunch of times. Saliva protects from the initial burn and you have time to take it out,” one commenter posted.

It's hot in Los Angeles and the 2026 Oscars red carpet is even hotter ... the stars brought their absolute best to Hollywood's biggest night, and we've collected all the best looks for you to see in one place!

Mother-daughter duo Kate Hudson and Goldie Hawn got in some quality time together on the carpet.

The two movie stars dazzled in sparkly numbers as they embraced outside of the Dolby Theatre.

"Married at First Sight" stars Madison and David are engaged ... after beginning their relationship with a bombshell cheating scandal.

Madison shared the news on her Instagram Stories, posting a video of David popping the question in a crowded restaurant. In the clip, Madison's jaw drops as David suddenly gets on one knee with ring in hand. Onlookers were also stunned by the sweet moment.

In another post, Madison shared images of a surprise St. Patrick's Day-themed engagement party.

Judy Pace -- who starred in the 1971 classic "Brian's Song" -- has reportedly died.

The actress' daughters Shawn and Julia Pace Mitchell confirmed the passing to Deadline, saying their mother "died peacefully in her sleep" Wednesday and was surrounded by family during a trip to Marina Del Rey.

Pace was a pioneer in the industry, making a name for herself as a fixture in many Blaxploitation films of the 1970s and won an NAACP Image Award for Best Actress for her TV role as Pat Walters on "The Young Lawyers."

Jesse James' estranged wife Bonnie Rotten (Alaina James) was arrested in Texas ... TMZ has learned.

According to jail records seen by TMZ, Alaina was booked into the Hays County Jail Saturday night on a charge of assault causing bodily injury involving a family member.

Records show the arrest was listed as "warrantless/on-view," meaning authorities allegedly witnessed the incident or had probable cause at the scene. Alaina had her bond set at $3K.

Tom Hanks' son, Chet Hanks, is back in town after his Colombia travel drama ... and he wasted no time hitting the Hollywood party scene with his mom, Rita Wilson.

The actor and model stepped out with his mom at the CAA pre-Oscars party in L.A. Saturday night, just weeks after claiming he was stuck in Colombia.

Photos show Chet arriving behind Rita as they headed into the exclusive party. He kept things sharp for the occasion, rocking an all-black suit.

Shawn Mendes and his girlfriend Bruna Marquezine looked like they were enjoying a laid-back day in Malibu ... though things got a little too casual at one point.

TMZ has obtained video of the "In My Blood" singer out for a stroll with the Brazilian actress when nature suddenly called.

In the photos, Shawn is seen stepping off to the side of the road and turning the spot into a makeshift bathroom while Bruna hangs nearby.

Brooklyn Beckham kept the distance going with his famous family on UK Mother’s Day ... skipping any tribute to mom Victoria Beckham while praising his mother-in-law instead.

Brooklyn took to Instagram Sunday to post a belated birthday message for his mother-in-law, Claudia Peltz, praising her in a sweet tribute.

"Happy birthday to the best mother in law," Brooklyn wrote alongside a photo of wife Nicola Peltz and her mom, Claudia. "Love u so much and hope u had the most amazing day."

Noticeably absent during the holiday? Any mention of Victoria.

A contestant who filmed Netflix's dating show "Age of Attraction" is now opening up about one major detail about her love life.

Ashley Marie took to TikTok after the show premiered March 11, revealing she actually participated in the series ... but her storyline didn't make the final edit.

"I was on Netflix to do a show -- 'Age of Attraction'," she said in the video. "I know what you’re thinking ... wait, we didn't see you. Sadly, my story was cut."

Ashley explained she didn’t apply for the show herself. Instead, a friend who had been contacted by casting passed along her name to producers and the message reached her on her 38th birthday.

Paul Anthony Kelly -- who plays John F. Kennedy Jr. in FX's limited series "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette" -- looked like he was having a great time during Oscars weekend.

TMZ obtained video showing Kelly dancing at the Giorgio Armani pre-Oscars party in Los Angeles Saturday night.

In the video, Kelly is seen on a balcony area of the venue, moving to the music and chatting with people nearby as the star-studded event unfolds below.

Prince William is remembering Princess Diana on Mother’s Day in the U.K. ... sharing a sweet throwback honoring his late mom.

The Prince of Wales posted a childhood photo Sunday showing him as a toddler holding hands with Diana while walking through a field of flowers at Highgrove back in 1984.

The image -- taken when William was about 2 years old -- comes from his private collection.

Tucker Carlson says the CIA read his text messages with people in Iran and claims the agency is trying to get him charged as a foreign agent.

The conservative commentator made the allegation in a video posted to X Saturday, saying the CIA is preparing a criminal referral to the Department of Justice tied to conversations he had before the recent conflict with Iran.

"The CIA is preparing some kind of criminal referral against me," Carlson said. "What's the crime? Talking to people in Iran before the war. They read my texts."

Harry Styles pulled double duty on "Saturday Night Live" this weekend and delivered a monologue that had the audience cracking up ... especially when it ended with a surprise kiss.

The singer kicked things off by looking back at his last time hosting in 2019 -- when his fashion choices sparked debate online and accusations of "queerbaiting" -- a term used when someone is accused of courting LGBTQ+ audiences without actually identifying that way.

Rather than dodge the topic, Harry leaned into it.

Oh, The Oscars -- where Hollywood glam and chaos are at their peak ... where young Hollywood stars shine -- and sometimes stumble -- and where unforgettable moments are made, shared, and endlessly replayed.

We scoured the web -- and our in-house pros weighed in, too ...

Oprah Winfrey is clearing up the Internet's favorite Paris Fashion Week moment -- that slow walk everyone joked made her look "90 years old." Turns out, she says it was a pretty simple reason.

The media mogul addressed the viral clip from the Chloé show earlier this month, where she and best friend Gayle King appeared to cautiously shuffle into the venue ... sparking plenty of commentary online.

During a recent appearance, Oprah said she saw the jokes and understood why people were confused. She said people were dragging her, recalling how social media users mocked the pair’s careful steps.

The Georgia teen who avoided criminal charges after he ran over and killed a math teacher should not be criminally charged because he was driving safely, according to his lawyer.

Jayden Wallace's attorney, Graham McKinnon, tells TMZ ... Wallace, 18, was not driving his pickup truck "in a dangerous or unsafe matter" as he left the home of his "mentor," Jason Hughes, after toilet papering Hughes' property with his buddies. 

As a result, McKinnon says it's not "appropriate to charge a crime" because it was a straight-up accident. Wallace was arrested and booked for vehicular homicide after the March 6 tragedy.