Comedy

DeRay Davis has a message for the fans who stole from his merch table at a recent show ... something's already missing from your house!

The comedian joked with our cameraperson at LAX Monday that he had already exacted retribution from the thieves after they were caught on camera.

He kidded, "I know it's one of my ex-girlfriends sent them. It felt too calculated."

The Critics' Choice Awards show's a great time to celebrate some of the most talented people in the biz ... and last night's show was apparently the right place for Chelsea Handler to roast Leonardo DiCaprio.

Here's the deal ... Chelsea, who's hosted the Critics' Choice Awards four consecutive times, blazed through some of the biggest names in Hollywood during her opening monologue before turning her attention to Leonardo, who was up for the Best Actor award, reports the New York Post.

Chelsea pointed out Leonardo almost didn't show up to the show after being "trapped on a boat in St. Barts," which she compared to being on the Titanic, just worse ... because he was hanging out with Jeff Bezos.

Daniel Tosh has officially sold his sprawling Lake Tahoe compound but the comedian isn't leaving the area ... TMZ has learned.

Real estate sources tell us the 7-bedroom, 7-bath estate officially closed Friday for $10.75 million, and Tosh bought another property across the lake to be closer to friends, which is why he decided to sell.

The gated estate, which the former Comedy Central host bought in 2018 for around $7 million, is located on the pristine west shore between Tahoe City and Sunnyside, sprawls across 1.6 acres and features three distinct homes, each with its own character and charm.

Mario Rodriguez -- the man who accused Tyler Perry of sexual battery last week -- says friendly text messages the two allegedly exchanged don’t undermine his claims and are actually consistent with his account.

The model and actor told PEOPLE ... “I want to briefly respond to what’s being said about me right now. People are pointing to messages where I was polite, grateful, or vulnerable — and trying to use that to discredit me.”

He continues, “When someone has influence over your career, your income, your future, you don’t feel free. Survivors often stay cordial. They often ask for help when they feel desperate.”

Rodriguez adds that the messages don’t negate his allegations. “That does not mean abuse didn’t happen. Those text messages were sent at a time when I was especially vulnerable, as can be seen from the context. Continued financial support and access are not inconsistent with abuse — they are often part of the power dynamics that follow it.”

Kanye West is usually the guy getting the crowd roaring ... but he was the one roaring while onstage with comedian Deon Cole Friday night.

The rapper, his wife Bianca Censori, and music executive John Monopoly pulled up to the legendary Hollywood Improv the day after Christmas ... and Deon brought the guy up onstage to ask him how he enjoyed the set.

Check out the clip ... Deon asks Ye if he was busting up laughing during the show -- to which Kanye nods and smiles.

No Shave November has come and gone, and Decembeards are comin' in hot! As you scroll through these scruffy snaps, we gotta know ... Are these fellas better scruff or smooth?!

'Is it too late' to say Justin Bieber should stick to the scruff? Or have you had enough?!

Travis Kelce and his brother Jason are taking holiday fashion to a whole new level -- rockin' matching Christmas sweaters that each feature a gigantic tree as a not-so-subtle nod to their respective … ahem … “packages.”

For context ... in Taylor Swift's hit song "Wood," she sings all about her NFL fiancé's nether regions ... referencing Travis’ manhood as a redwood tree and dubbing it “the gift that keeps giving" ... so this surely is quite the package deal.

This isn't the first time the bros addressed the elephants in the room ... Jason Kelce was actually the one who got the footballer to open up on "Wood" during an episode of "New Heights" -- and while Travis said he liked it, he was quite shy when pressed to give further comment.

Jason went on to describe which forest friend he'd compare his genitalia to, saying ... "It'd be like Japanese Maple," before adding, "Sometimes can see" -- hence the crimson-themed design on his sweater this Christmas.

"The Middle" star Pat Finn died Monday after a battle with cancer ... and celebrities are reacting to the sudden loss of the comedian and actor.

Tributes poured in Wednesday with comedian Dane Cook offering condolences to Finn's family and calling him a genuinely funny and good guy.

"Modern Family" star Eric Stonestreet, wrote, "To say Pat was beloved is a gross understatement. No ONE and I mean NO ONE jumped quicker and more head first into a bit with you than Pat Finn. He was the definition of what an improviser is and also the definition of what a good guy is. Please keep his entire family and all of his close pals in your thoughts."

Dave Chappelle says Charlie Kirk's murder is eerily reminiscent of Martin Luther King Jr.'s ... but that's where the similarities between them end -- full stop.

The comedian released an unexpected Netflix standup special Friday titled "The Unstoppable" ... and, unsurprisingly, Chappelle waded into some of the world's most controversial topics -- such as the life and legacy of Kirk.

DC addressed the killing of Kirk ... noting Charlie got "murdered in a terrible fashion" just like Dr. King, and adding they both were shot in the neck. However, Chappelle says the two can't be compared ... because Kirk was an internet personality who "fundamentally can't function like" the late civil rights leader.

The next episode of "Saturday Night Live" will be Bowen Yang's last.

The beloved cast member will be making his final "goodbyes" tomorrow, ending a 7-year run with the NBC program, sources close to the situation tell TMZ.

Should be noted, Bowen's good friend and "Wicked" costar Ariana Grande is tomorrow night's host.

The heartbreak over Rob Reiner and his wife Michele's tragic deaths is felt far and wide, as is the appreciation for his impact on the entertainment industry ... and Tisha Campbell tells us Rob played a huge role in helping push her career forward.

We caught up with Tisha in NYC Wednesday, and she told us Rob helped kick off her career, as the first person to cast her in a comedy.

The "My Wife & Kids" alum added he was one of the nicest people she's ever met ... emphasizing just how kind he was.

American comedian Paula Poundstone was in her early-mid 30s when she shot to stardom back in the '90s -- with her hilarious stand-up comedy specials on HBO.

Paula was also showcased on shows like "Hollywood Squares."

W. Kamau Bell is ripping the Kennedy Center Honors ... he says the only folks taking home hardware are celebs who are cool with President Trump ... which is a problem for him, because he says Trump is a fascist.

The comedian and TV host joined us on "TMZ Live" Monday and took shots at the honorees from Sunday's 48th Kennedy Center Honors.

Trump hosted and helped pick the honorees ... including Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, and KISS.

Busta Rhymes went from fun-loving rapper to the fire-breathing dungeon dragon when a content creator called him Tracy Morgan to get a rise out of him -- and succeeded!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained video from last night in Miami during the Art Basel festivities when Busta thought he was entering a friendly photo-op ... only to be "confused" for the "30 Rock" star.

Busta did not find the joke amusing, and you can see his attitude shift from calm to crabby in a matter of seconds as the kid's fellow social media creator, Funny Salesman, looked on helplessly in the background.

Matt Rife and Netflix are under fire for his new comedy special ... and parents are blaming the comedian and the streaming service for ruining the magic of Santa Claus.

Folks are complaining that when they open the app, Netflix starts auto-playing a preview of Matt's Christmas special, "Matt Rife: Unwrapped - A Christmas Crowd Work Special"... and it's a joke about Santa not being real.

Matt says ... "That changes everything when you find out your parents are Santa Claus."

Amy Schumer is dismissing the gossip that she and Chris Fischer are dunzo in the most Amy way -- a no-BS Instagram post.

Check out the video she shared on her page Monday ... it's a house tour her 6-year-old son Gene filmed with text overlay to address the recent chatter. She immediately brings up her recent ringless IG pics, noting ... "I never wear jewelry."

At another spot on the video, she cheekily adds ... "Whatever ends up happening with Chris has nothing to do with weight loss or autism … fingers crossed we can make it through … he’s the best."