"Rush Hour 4" is off to the races ... pre-production is starting within weeks, cementing Brett Ratner's return to Hollywood, TMZ has learned.
Understand the words comin' out of our mouth ... the fourth installment in the popular franchise starring Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan was greenlit last November -- shortly after President Trump randomly said he missed old-school buddy-cop comedies ... specifically saying there needed to be another 'Rush Hour.'
A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ … 'RH4' is absolutely happening -- and soon -- with pre-production set to begin within weeks, as spring arrives.
Savannah Guthrie's video response to an alleged ransom note for her abducted mother Nancy is fascinating on a number of levels ... including timing.
TMZ received an alleged ransom note Tuesday, demanding millions of dollars in bitcoin in exchange for Nancy's safe return ... and Savannah uploaded a video Wednesday where she told the alleged captors she was ready to talk and needed proof of life on Nancy.
Thing is ... the ransom note we forwarded to law enforcement made it clear there wouldn't be any "talk" and it gave some tight deadlines with an element of "or else."
There are also references to 2 items in and around Nancy's house ... we're told by sources connected to the investigation the descriptions are accurate.
The M.E. lists the actor's cause of death as systolic heart failure. Atrial fibrillation and pulmonary hypertension were contributing factors.
We broke the story ... Carter -- best known for playing Nauls in the 1982 sci-fi horror flick "The Thing" -- was found dead in his Duarte, California residence last week after a call for service was made. No foul play is suspected.
Spencer Pratt officially entered the 2026 race for mayor of Los Angeles this week ... and he says winning will be easy, because he says Mayor Karen Bass is probably going to jail!
Watch the video ... TMZ caught up with Spencer at a campaign event Wednesday, where he followed in the footsteps of another famous reality star who ran for office.
Spencer gave his opponent a pejorative nickname, "Karen Basura" -- that's Spanish for "trash" -- and predicted her arrest. Sound like anybody else you know? This man basically took Donald Trump's whole flow! Watch the second clip ... Spencer also delivered his plans for the city last night.
Congresswoman Sarah McBride is always looking out for traitors ... which is probably why she's such a fan of "The Traitors" on Peacock -- and she tells us the show isn't all that different from Washington!
We caught up with McBride Tuesday on Capitol Hill, where she described what it's like working in D.C. … "Sometimes it feels more like 'Real Housewives,' sometimes it feels more like 'Traitors,' and let's be honest, there's a lot of overlap between the two."
With the revelation that the Democratic Representative from Delaware is an avid viewer of the reality show, our photog had to ask ... how does she rank the political players in D.C.?
The Hall of Famer tells TMZ Sports Darnold is red-hot right now … pointing to the quarterback’s recent year as the biggest reason he’d trust him on football’s biggest stage. Moon says Darnold has been slinging it with confidence, hitting tight windows and -- most importantly -- taking care of the football.
“He’s doing it with his arm, he’s running the ball when he needs to and he’s making good decisions right now,” Moon said. “I think it’s going to carry over to the Super Bowl.”
Moon says protecting the football is a massive shift from earlier in Darnold’s career -- when turnovers and shaky decision-making held him back. He didn’t hold back when talking about Darnold’s early days, either.
One of Hollywood's biggest nightlife empires is now facing a major legal showdown ... and it's coming from someone who says she helped build the brand that celebrities made famous.
According to court documents, obtained by TMZ ... Marsha Molinari, a longtime business partner of The h.wood Group -- the hospitality company behind celebrity hotspots Bootsy Bellows, Delilah, The Nice Guy, and The Peppermint Club -- is suing the company and its founders, claiming she was denied her share of a massive deal after more than 16 years helping grow the brand.
Molinari, a marketing and branding executive, says she was a co-founder and equal-thirds partner in The h.wood Group along with the two other founders, John Terzian and Brian Toll ... and she says she was treated publicly and privately as a co-equal partner for years.
SZAand Shaboozeyare not dating, TMZ has learned ... despite persistent rumors linking the two artists.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the pair have never been romantically involved, and reports suggesting a past or present relationship are flat-out false. While the two are friendly, we're told their relationship has always been platonic, with no dating history whatsoever.
The rumors first gained traction in 2025, beginning in May after fans speculated about a possible interaction at the American Music Awards, then flaring up again in September when Shaboozey posted and deleted an Instagram photo dump that included a video of SZA. Speculation intensified days later after a “Goodbye Horses” post featured a woman from behind fans believed was SZA.
Director Jonas Pate's tense interaction with a production assistant on the "Outer Banks" set was caught on video ... and while it shows him grabbing her, it's not nearly as violent as it was initially described.
TMZ has obtained the exclusive clip ... which shows the P.A. walking through a room buzzing with activity, before passing in front of a camera and Pate.
The co-creator and director of the hit Netflix series grabs the P.A.by the arm as she passes him while carrying an object. That's when he appears to chew her out, and then Madelyn Cline joins the action.
A suspicious man was seen lurking in someone's yard near Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home several weeks ago ... and police are now investigating the case to see if it's tied to the mother of Savannah Guthrie's kidnapping.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department tells TMZ ... in early January, an elderly man spotted the trespasser at his Tucson home, less than 10 minutes away from 84-year-old Nancy's house. The sheriff's department said the case was forwarded to the unit investigating Nancy's case for possible leads.
TMZ spoke to the elderly man, who says he caught the loiterer in his yard after a motion sensor went off and a floodlight switched on. We're told the light spooked the uninvited guest, who fled on foot before anyone could get a good look at his face. The man noted there was no break-in attempt and nothing was stolen from his yard.
Another weekend, another TMZ Brunch Tour ... and if you thought a pre-Valentine's girls’ day couldn’t get any girlier, Paeka said hold my pink drink!
Our Grammy Sunday brunch turned into a full-blown red carpet on wheels, with celeb content creator Paeka showing up pretty in pink and absolutely owning hostess-with-the-mostest duties by becoming the first celeb host to livestream the entire Brunch Bus.
The tour was co-hosted by DJ Coach West, and the crew bounced around L.A.’s hottest brunch spots, including The Henry and Beaches ... where Paeka had everyone up, dancing, and fully locked into Beaches’ iconic drag show!
Jon Jones is opening up on his physical health after a conversation, intended to be private, went viral ... where the UFC legend said his hip was screwed up so bad that he needs a replacement.
"Looks like a private conversation I had at DBX 5 in Houston made its way out into the wild," Jones told TMZ Sports. "It happens. Like most fighters, we deal with injuries quietly sometimes and like in my case, for years. A lot of us walk around limping most days, paying the ultimate price for our health."
Jon Jones says he doesn't want to wrestle Daniel Cormier in RAF because he has 'severe arthritis'
"I have severe arthritis, and most people don't know that. My left hip is covered in arthritis... My last training camp, dude I went to bed in so much pain.
If you haven't seen it, the former two-time light heavyweight and heavyweight champ was at a combat sports event where he thought he was having a casual conversation with fellow MMA fighter Joaquin Buckley ... but it turns out someone was recording.
Bella Hadid's boyfriend Adan Banuelos was arrested for public intoxication last weekend ... and now we have more details from cops about how it all unfolded.
The papers, obtained by TMZ, state that Bella had been pulled over in a traffic stop by deputies at Gator's Cantina in Weatherford, Texas, when Adan approached them in the parking lot.
The arresting officer writes, "I immediately noted that Adan's speech was slurred and his eyes were bloodshot and glassy."
Bella Hadid is mentioned in the arrest report and identified as Adan's girlfriend ... that should dispel those breakup rumors.
Former "The Bachelor" host Chris Harrison is back with another dating series, and he wants all you singles to apply ... as long as you fit his very specific mold.
Harrison shared a casting call on Instagram Wednesday, writing, "It’s time to help people find love again." But not just anybody!
The description reads, "A prominent streaming service is casting single men and women (21+) who want a traditional, marriage-minded partnership built on commitment and shared values."
It continues ... "We're looking for singles who believe in clear roles, long-term commitment, and building a life together -- and who are dating with real intention."
D4vd's friend Neo Langstonfinally went in front of a grand jury after being arrested in Montana for failing to appear as a witness.
Neo showed up Wednesday to a Los Angeles courthouse where a grand jury has been convened since November to gather information on the death of Celeste Rivas ... whose dismembered corpse was found last September inside D4vd's Tesla in Hollywood.
"Mob Wives" is returning to TV screens with leading lady Renee Graziano ... but her co-star Drita D’Avanzo says she's sitting this one out!
TMZ has learned networks are currently looking to make the reboot happen, partly due to the surge of the "mob wife aesthetic" trend. Sources say Renee is set to star, while the OG cast may be making cameos ... though the lineup is unconfirmed.
One person who will 100% not be joining the remake is the show's breakout star, Drita D’Avanzo. She tells TMZ she was asked to make an appearance, but she made it clear she has no interest at all.
