Waffle House better give Rockstar Riley a raise and a lifetime supply of waffles ... because the guy going viral for rapping his Waffle House-themed song says a seven-figure recording contract isn't enough to make him quit his day job.
The viral rapper tells TMZ ... he would still work at Waffle House if a record label came to him with a $1 million deal.
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While it may sound crazy, Rockstar Riley says he loves his Waffle House so much, he wouldn't walk away ... telling us the work environment feels like a community.
The dude says he's seen servers and cooks put their families through college and pay off medical expenses, all while working at the famous chain restaurant.
As if American politics could get any weirder ... former President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, sat down for a discussion with far-right political commentator Nick Fuentes ... and they almost came to blows!!!
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Hunter, Nick, and Andrew Callaghan from Channel 5 met up in a Philadelphia motel room Sunday for a "no question off limits" discussion.
We're told they wanted to see if a Democratic president's son and a right-wing streamer could find common ground ... and the conversation got explosive!
During the discussion, Nick and Hunter shared laughs and ideas ... but they also got into heated arguments ... and at one point, Andrew almost had to step in to prevent them from turning this meeting into a boxing match!
Tommy Tuberville says he has complete faith in President Donald Trump to handle the nuclear codes ... even as Trump threatens devastating military action against Iran.
Jacob caught up with the Alabama senator Monday on Capitol Hill, and TT made it crystal clear he isn't losing any sleep over Trump's rhetoric. In fact, he says he's fully behind it.
Check out the clip ... when Jacob asks whether Trump's threats could have dangerous consequences for the world, Tuberville doesn't back down one bit.
Justin Baldoni is firing back at Blake Lively's request that he pay a seven-figure sum to cover her legal bills in their "It Ends With Us" battle ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Baldoni and his Wayfarer team argue the amount Lively is seeking is wildly overinflated. They claim Blake has failed to present credible evidence showing she's entitled to the fees and are asking the judge to deny her request outright.
The motion, filed by attorney Bryan Freedman, states ... "Lively's fee request is so over-inclusive that it sweeps in fees for researching her own liability for perjury arising from her California CRD claim and her Rule 11 motion for which the Court has already denied fees!"
Lindsay Clancy's husband will testify in her defense, even though she's on trial for murdering their 3 young children.
According to a copy of the witness list, obtained by People, Patrick Clancy will take the stand for the defense. The witness list was filed Monday, during her final pretrial hearing.
Lindsay's lawyers are expected to make a case for insanity, intending to argue the Massachusetts mom was experiencing postpartum psychosis when she allegedly brutally killed her kids.
Rep. Thomas Massie says his "prison sentence" -- i.e., serving in the House of Reps -- has been commuted (he's been voted out), and he has no interested in changing prison cells by becoming a senator.
The Kentucky Congressman was upbeat Monday with Charlie, who asked him if he would consider running for Senator Mitch McConnell's seat if he resigns. Massie was pretty clear -- not interested, taking a shot at geriatric senators who belong in nursing homes.
Charlie was also interested in Massie's glow up ... a cool beard, a suitable suit, etc. Massie is quick to attribute his fresh look to the women in his life.
One small gripe -- Massie thinks just because Charlie is Australian, he's into a certain steakhouse. That's a bloomin' stereotype!
Amanda Batula and West Wilson are already fueling fresh "Summer House" buzz before Season 11 even gets underway ... because the Bravo stars were spotted hanging out together at a Montana bar during a wedding weekend.
Witnesses tell TMZ ... Amanda and West were at a small bar in Bigfork, Montana, on Friday night for a wedding welcome party ahead of Saturday's ceremony. We obtained photos of the couple during their night on the town.
We're told the wedding was for Ty Okada -- a former Montana State football player who was teammates with West in college -- Okada now plays for the Seattle Seahawks.
Daveigh Chase's mom revealed her daughter, who was living in an RV near Skid Row when she died, left behind a massive amount of money ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Cathy Chase asked the court to appoint her as the administrator of the late actress' estate. She said Daveigh had no children and was never married.
She said her daughter left behind $400K in personal property. Cathy said Daveigh’s dad, John Schwailler, lives in Vegas and in the Philippines, but she doesn’t know his address overseas.
Jason Tartickis officially off the market ... 'cause the former 'Bachelorette' star is engaged to girlfriend Kathryn Hurley.
Jason shared the big news Monday on Instagram, posting a carousel of professional photos capturing the moment he got down on one knee during a breathtaking European getaway. He kept the caption simple, writing, "Right where we belong 💍."
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The photos show Kathryn beaming as Jason proposed before the newly engaged couple celebrated with hugs, kisses and plenty of ring shots against the picturesque backdrop.
Seems Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland is starting to feel more cowboy than Viking ... after spending weeks in the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he decided to bring home some cowboy keepsakes from Texas ... and they weren't cheap.
A manager for Wild Bill's Western Store in Dallas tells TMZ ... Haaland and four other Norwegian soccer players were given a taste of Texas when they popped in for a private shopping spree.
We're told the soccer stars players shopped for an hour and a half uninterrupted ... purchasing cowboy hats -- including an El Presidente felt hat and a beaver felt hat -- boots, western shirts, and belt buckles.
Tom Sandovaland Victoria Lee Robinsonwere close to ending their tumultuous relationship after he returned from filming a new reality show ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Tom spent three weeks in April filming a Netflix survival competition in Panama hosted by Alan Ritchson. Contestants had no access to their phones, making it the longest Tom and Victoria had gone without speaking since they started dating.
We're told after Tom returned home, the couple had an honest conversation about their future. According to our sources, Victoria said the time apart made her realize they should break up. Tom, on the other hand, realized he loved Victoria even more and wanted to fight for the relationship.
Courtney Stoddenand her husband Jared Safier aren't giving up on their marriage just yet ... because TMZ has learned the couple is working to repair their relationship after last week's fight that brought police to their Los Angeles home.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Courtney and Jared have been going to back to back therapy sessions since the early Thursday morning argument and are committed to working through their issues.
We're told both of them want to make things right and are putting in the work to rebuild their relationship.
Ted Cruz is taking Lindsey Graham's death hard ... and when TMZ DC caught up with him on Capitol Hill, he looked like he was fighting to keep it together.
Charlie spoke with the Senator from Texas after his close friend's sudden death ... and the normally combative Cruz was noticeably emotional.
Check out the video ... Cruz opens up about the loss in a way you don't often see, reflecting on Graham's legacy and the reality of returning to the Senate without him.
Cruz tells us Graham "was one of a kind" ... and he says everyone in the Senate is shocked and stunned his sudden death.
One hour after Jay-Z was supposed to be onstage Sunday night, almost half the Yankee Stadium crowd was still stuck outside the venue ... creating 3 hours of chaos behind the scenes for Jay, his superstar guests, NYPD, and fans.
Sources smack in the middle of the situation tell TMZ ... the first sign of trouble came at 8:55 PM. Mind you, Jay had been hitting the stage around 9 PM for the first two Stadium shows, but when a few hundred people without tickets bum-rushed an entrance -- some actually got in -- security shut down ALL gates, and no one was allowed in or out.
At 10:15 PM, we're told there were still 20,000 fans lined up outside the Stadium ... and even A-listers like A$AP Rocky, Tyler the Creator, and Usher -- who were scheduled to perform -- were locked out. Our sources say NYPD was adamant no one was getting in, and they didn't even bend when members of Jay's team tried to get the VIP guests inside.
Blake Garrett -- best known for his role in "How to Eat Fried Worms" -- died from a fentanyl overdose ... TMZ has learned.
According to the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's summary report, obtained by TMZ, the former child actor died from acute fentanyl toxicity ... with the manner of death ruled an accident. The report also notes Garrett died at a sober living house in Tulsa.
As TMZ first reported, Blake died back in February at just 33 years old. Blake's mom, Carol Garrett, told us at the time he'd recently been diagnosed with shingles ... and she believed he may have accidentally overdosed while trying to manage the pain after three years of sobriety.
Six-year-old Killian Gonzales is dead after a freak accident on a beach in Washington.
Killian was exploring a driftwood fort with his sister and babysitter last week at Little Squalicum Beach in Bellingham when a large log collapsed and hit him in the back of the head ... trapping him under a pile of driftwood.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene and performed lifesaving efforts ... and Killian was ultimately airlifted to Harborview Medical Center after his parents showed up to the beach.
