More legal drama on the set of “Matlock” ... this time, a staffer on the show is dragging the creator and a couple of writers to court for allegedly creating a hostile work environment.
TMZ has obtained a lawsuit filed Wednesday by John Lowe, who says he was hired back in 2023 as an executive story editor on the show. Lowe claims "Matlock" creator Jennie Urman Snyder and writers Nicki Renna and Jeffrey Lieber "fostered a writers room environment permeated by sexually explicit and discriminatory conduct” ... and he says much of it was directed personally at him.
In the filing, Lowe says he experienced "repeated racially and sexually offensive conduct" and claims he was ultimately fired in 2025 in retaliation for complaining about a particularly offensive comment.
Lowe, who's Black, claims when he asked last June if the show would be observing Juneteenth, Snyder responded by referring to the holiday with a racial slur, calling it ... "C***teenth."
Jose Alvarado seems down for a trip to President Trump's White House -- the newly crowned champion tells TMZ Sports if that's what the Knicks want to do, he'll be there too!!
We caught up with the 28-year-old guard leaving the iHeart studios in NYC just days after his squad secured an NBA Finals victory over the San Antonio Spurs ... and asked how he felt about the longtime tradition of visiting 1600 Penn.
"If there's a chance, I'm going wherever my teammate goes," Alvarado said.
Carole Radziwill got into it with Sai De Silva while filming the upcoming season of "The Real Housewives of New York" ... and it's all because Sai brought up Carole's name being included in the Jeffrey Epstein files ... TMZ has learned.
Sources connected to production tell TMZ ... Sai made it a point to bring up Carole's name being in the infamous Epstein Files and her past ties to Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Carole addressed her ties to Ghislaine in an interview with The New York Times back in March, saying ... "Imagine knowing someone… and then they turn out to be, like, a monster."
Our sources tell us Sai and Carole beefed throughout the season … after Sai decided to grill Carole about the Epstein Files … telling people she felt the need to speak up because she has children.
Ghislaine is also the photographer who snapped Carole's author photo for her 2005 memoir.
Walter Parazaider -- one of the founding members of rock band Chicago -- is dead ... TMZ has learned.
His wife, JacLynn, tells TMZ ... Walter died at 2:10 AM Wednesday morning while in hospice, with her by his side. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 6 years ago and ultimately succumbed to the disease.
JacLynn adds ... "He had put up a good fight with Alzheimer's and unfortunately it ended tonight. We are going to miss him for sure ... We were married for 59 years and we had 59 wonderful years."
Ian Ziering's legal drama is over ... because he and a motorbike rider who filed lawsuits against one another have both agreed to dismiss their claims.
Jacob Hernandez dismissed his lawsuit with prejudice Tuesday.
Ziering's manager -- Justin Deanda -- confirms to TMZ the two parties have "agreed to mutually dismiss the claims that each has against the other." Deanda adds both sides look forward to moving on.
Robert De Niro's 14-year-old daughter, Helen Hightower DeNiro, scored a role in a major film made by the director of the upcoming fourth film in the 'Meet the Parents' franchise, TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained the contract Helen's parents, Robert and his ex-wife Grace Hightower, executed on her behalf on August 14, 2025.
The paperwork listed the film as being tentatively titled "Lazarus," which may be a code name during production.
"Love Island USA" star Huda Mustafa was spotted out for the first time since surveillance video -- obtained by TMZ -- showed the reality star sneaking into her ex-boyfriend's baby mom's garage.
Huda was photographed last week inside the lobby of the Beverly Hills Hotel, where she appeared to be focusing on business rather than the growing online chatter.
Folks who were there tell us Huda spent time speaking with members of her team, holding what looked to be a serious discussion. Huda appeared calm and composed as she met with her group.
According to the Honolulu Medical Examiner's report, obtained by TMZ, the "The Real L Word" star died from hanging and her manner of death was ruled suicide. The report states Beppu was found in her Honolulu home on February 17.
The medical examiner's report says toxicology testing showed the presence of amphetamine and alcohol in Beppu's system at the time of her death.
As TMZ previously reported … Beppu's family said they were "deeply grateful to know how cherished she was and how brightly she will continue to shine," while asking for privacy as they mourned the loss.
Beppu was best known for appearing on the Showtime's reality series "The Real L Word," which chronicled the lives and relationships of LGBTQ+ women in Los Angeles. Her appearance on the series made her a recognizable figure within the LGBTQ+ community.
She was 43.
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Nicholas Brendon wanted everything to go to his brother and nothing to go to his ex ... this according to a handwritten will submitted to court by his brother.
Documents were filed Monday by Nicholas' brother, Kelton Schultz, seeking to administer the probate estate pursuant to the terms of a handwritten will.
The docs note Nicholas didn't have a spouse or children -- and there's no estimate for what the estate is worth at this time.
Aldon Smith didn't have any notable health issues before he died suddenly last week ... so says the barber who just cut his hair.
We spoke with Tee Maultsby -- Aldon's barber who interviewed him on an episode of his "Laced Up" podcast -- said he even joked with Aldon recently that the dude still looked like he could dominate on the defensive side of the ball.
Tee says Aldon never said anything about being sick to him -- on or off camera -- and he says Aldon was in the process of turning his life around in recent months.
Megan Thee Stallion wants to make sure she can collect the judgment owed to her if an appeals court upholds a ruling against Milagro Gramz ... and she wants a judge to make sure she posts a hefty bond to guarantee it.
Here's the deal ... after Gramz filed paperwork asking the court to delay paying MTS a $75K judgment while she appeals the ruling -- claiming she lacks the money to pay it -- Megan responded to her request ... asking the judge to deny it and saying her pleas about not having enough money are exactly why she should have to post a bond to pursue the appeal.
According to Megan, the bond is the only fair way to delay payment while the appeal is pending ... because it essentially guarantees Megan payment if an appeals court upholds the previous decision in the case. If Gramz ends up winning the appeal and reversing the judgment against her, she could get her bond money back.
Blake Lively asked the judge in her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni for a little extra time to explain how much she will be seeking in attorneys’ fees in the case ... in part due to her busy schedule ... TMZ has learned.
The "Gossip Girl" alum’s legal team wrote a letter to the federal judge in the since-settled legal battle. Blake recently lost her attempt to get punitive damages but was awarded legal fees.
A deadline was set for June 22 to submit her papers, but Blake said she would like some extra time ... at least 7 days but up to another 30 days, which would push things out to mid-July.
Lindsey Graham's about to shock you ... not with something he says, but with his physical prowess ... breaking down UFC Freedom 250 while he's on the climb.
Charlie got Senator Graham in a tricky moment for any 70-year-old ... or so you would think. He asked Lindsey what he thought of the competition at UFC 250 just as they started climbing up a long flight of stairs.
Here's the thing ... LG's obviously been getting in his steps, because even as he commends the "very athletic" fighters for their impressive displays in the Octagon, he is going step after step after step like some cardio master!
Renowned streamerClavicularis claiming to be owed serious dough from his ex-business partners ... and he's fired off a legal letter.
TMZ obtained paperwork sent to Hai Waknine and Christina Waknine, in the nightclub, Bacara, which is famous for being the first club where streamers can film content inside.
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Clavicular's lawyer claims the influencer, who is only 20, invested $400K into the club in exchange for a 50% cut.
Ms. Juicy got emotional while speaking to cops after her arrest for driving on a suspended license ... crying while handcuffed in the back of a squad car ... and you see it all in police body camera footage.
TMZ obtained the body cam from the “Little Woman: Atlanta” star's arrest on April 18 in Winder, Georgia. Officers cited Ms. Juicy, whose real name is Shirlene King-Pearson, for issues with her license and not having proof of insurance.
In the video, Ms. Juicy explains she was unaware of any issues with her license and believed she had handled any problems.
The reality star, who was using an asthma pump device connected to her nose, told cops she needed the device. The officers helped Ms. Juicy get into the cop car and then put handcuffs on her in front ... and it didn't take long for tears to flow.
Senator Ted Cruz says former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's way out of his league when it comes to datingKaty Perry ... and he says it takes one to know one.
Charlie got the Senator from Texas on Capitol Hill Tuesday and asked about the romance between Canada's former top dog and the Queen of Camp ... and you gotta hear Ted roar about the coupling.
Ted invokes an old school phrase -- "outkicking your coverage" -- to describe the disparity in this pairing ... before noting he's outkicking his coverage in his marriage to Heidi Cruz.
