The recent explosive diarrhea parasite taking over the nation might have people saying "no quiero Taco Bell" ... but a familiar tiny canine -- or rather his voice actor -- says that's not the slogan he would use after dining there.
Carlos Alazraqui -- the voice of the former Taco Bell Chihuahua -- tells TMZ ... he ate at Taco Bell last night and didn't come down with a case of the runs.
Carlos ordered the Crunchy Beef Burrito with nacho fries and two tacos -- which contained lettuce, the main suspect in the outbreak -- and he walked away happy and full ... telling us, "I survived!"
He also joked he might have gotten special treatment to make sure his food was safe because he was the voice of the famous dog from the 1997 commercial.
Eminem's ex-wife Kim Scott seems to be in trouble again ... this time, paramedics removed her from her Michigan home on a gurney after receiving an emergency call ... and we've got footage.
TMZ obtained several photos and a video showing first responders wheeling Kim out of her house in Chesterfield on Saturday evening ... loading her into the back of an ambulance.
According to a Chesterfield Fire/EMS report, the initial call came in around 8 PM for a person who was "Unconscious/Fainting."
The report lists the incident type as "Hemorrhage/Laceration," and it also states EMS workers responded to a medical emergency along with the Chesterfield PD.
Nolan Wells' high school football coach, Tracy Lampley, is breaking his silence on the death investigation ... and he doubts race was involved.
Tracy joined us on "TMZ Live" Tuesday ... and we asked him if there were racial tensions at their Mississippi high school.
Nolan's coach says that's not the vibe he gets ... telling us the students "grew up together" and "played together."
What's more, Coach Tracy says Nolan got along with everyone ... remembering him for his big smile and big personality. He says people gravitated towards Nolan.
Sam Asghari says he's not looking for personal glory in his acting career ... he's more interested in using his celebrity to push for the good of mankind ... namely, human rights in Iran.
The model and actor joined us on "TMZ Live" Tuesday to discuss his new movie "The Gentleman Thief" starring John Travolta, and he dove into a relatively new subject ... politics -- specifically, the ongoing situation in his home country.
If you don't know ... Sam was born in Tehran and moved to the United States in the mid 2000s when he was 12 -- and he says seeing the oppression in the country has made him more politically aware.
"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill tragically died this week ... and now we know more about the plans for his funeral.
A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... a private service for family and friends will be held in New Zealand -- but no public service or celebration of life will take place. We're told the beloved actor never liked a big fuss to be made about him in life ... and that will be honored in his death.
As TMZ reported ... Sam passed away Monday in a hospital in Sydney, Australia, and his death was described as "sudden and unexpected." The Ireland-born film and TV star had recovered from a rare and aggressive blood cancer just this year, revealing in April he was cancer-free. His cause of death was not released.
Bill Cosby was unable to attend his deposition scheduled for June 23 and June 24 ... and the reason, according to his lawyer, is because he is no longer in good health.
In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Cosby's lawyer Jennifer Bonjean says her client could not proceed with his deposition due to his "disabilities, age-related health issues, and related logistical challenges that could not be avoided."
Bonjean says Cosby is "legally blind and suffers from a variety of health issues, including significant mobility limitations," which make appearing in-person for court hearings far from his home difficult.
50 Cent says his former employee's lawsuit is long on accusations and short on actual evidence ... and now he's asking a judge to throw out the case.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, 50 is asking a federal judge to toss Monique Mayers' lawsuit in its entirety ... calling it a "media stunt" packed with inflammatory and baseless allegations that have no place in court.
Mayers claims 50 fired her when she wouldn't commit crimes to protect him, but the rapper says her entire case hinges on the theory that, because random people called and texted her phone asking for "Curtis," "50," or "Fif," he must have been secretly directing a campaign of intimidation against her.
Lindsey Graham's Washington, D.C. home has been crawling with FBI agents since he died ... and, so far, there are no signs something nefarious happened ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... "There has been no new evidence to suggest any foul play."
Our sources also say Graham's death falls under the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Police Department, but the FBI is lending a hand.
We're told ... "MPD is the lead and FBI has offered and provided assistance, as is routine."
"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kelli Potter is close to having her wages seized over an unpaid six-figure debt.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a company named ARF Financial sued Kelli and her restaurant, Nana’s Chicken-N-Waffles, in 2025 ... she failed to respond to the suit, and a default judgment was entered against her in the amount of $217,301, which grows with interest every day.
Kelli’s creditor is firing off subpoenas to various banks to see if the 'RHOA' star has any money in accounts to seize.
Gruesome details on the death of James Handy have been revealed in the medical examiner's report ... which describes an intense altercation between the "Top Gun: Maverick" actor and his girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill.
According to the ME ... James and Michael got into a verbal altercation on June 4 outside the front porch of the girlfriend's home.
The report says things got physical ... with Michael mounting James before dragging him to the side of the house, going back inside to retrieve what "appeared to be a knife" ... then returning and stabbing James to death.
The bison that tossed a Yellowstone tourist in the air in an insane viral video will NOT be put down ... TMZ has learned.
Yellowstone Park officials tell us ... no "management action" will be taken against the wild animal ... meaning it won't be euthanized -- and that's that.
A tourist was seriously injured Friday evening after being thrown 8 feet into the air by a bull bison in Yellowstone National Park. Professional photographer Mike Macleod filmed the incident and said the bison was "angry, agitated and charging anything and everything." (No audio) pic.twitter.com/ELmHQjvxFj@Mollyploofkins
This update comes after Carl Isom-McDaniel was hurled in the air on Friday at the Bridge Bay Campground near Yellowstone Lake. The 65-year-old suffered a few broken bones from the scary encounter ... but is on the mend.
Devin Haney and his baby mama, Leena Sayed, hammered out a custody agreement ... and in the process, the boxer revealed his massive monthly income.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Devin agreed to pay Leena $20,000 a month in child support ... a figure they say was based on Devin's monthly earnings of $435,699.
The exes also agreed to joint legal and physical custody of their one-year-old daughter, Khrome ... though Devin must have a professional nanny or his mother around when he's watching the kid ... at least until she's 3.
"Vanderpump Rules" alum Jax Taylor was spotted out in May with his estranged wife Brittany Cartwright's longtime publicist Lori Krebs ... months before their cozy Mexico pool pics surfaced ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained a photo of the duo at a Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill in Boca Raton on May 15 ... about two months before they were spotted in the pool at a Mexican resort.
Folks who were there tell us Jax and Lori were very low-key and drinking soda as they bellied up to the bar on a Friday night.
We're also told the pair seemingly did not want to be recognized.
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are being sued by someone claiming to be a former assistant who says a simple stop at the couple's house ended with their guard dog sinking its teeth into his leg.
According to a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, a man named Cole Gill is suing the former 'Hills' stars... claiming he was viciously attacked by the couple's Dutch Shepherd, Ego, after stopping by their Carpinteria, CA home to pick up a credit card and run errands they had assigned him.
Gill says the attack happened on November 17, 2025, when he lawfully entered the property at Spencer and Heidi's request. He claims the dog bit into his right thigh ... leaving puncture wounds and other injuries that resulted in permanent scarring and emotional trauma.
Siobhan Bell made the TMZ After Dark tour on Fourth of July weekend more lit than any fireworks display ... keeping the energy high as guests cruised through a Hollywood bar crawl.
The British-Jamaican DJ and producer hopped aboard our party bus on Independence Eve ... mixing house music and high-energy edits into a soundtrack that kept the party going from first stop to last call.
As always, our expert driver ferried fans from several of Hollywood's famous spots -- starting at Saddle Ranch, where everyone raised a glass before one guest worked up the courage to hop on the back of the mechanical bull.
Tom Segura and Christina P.are going their separate ways after nearly two decades as husband and wife ... TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... the comedians and podcast hosts recently separated after 18 years of marriage. We're told the split happened within the last couple of months and is completely amicable.
TMZ also is told ... "They had a special and productive relationship, creating one of the most successful comedy podcast networks in the industry and, more importantly, two kids. They are taking different paths moving forward while remaining devoted to their children."
