“Wheel of Fortune” did not use an announcer during its latest taping … following the firing of longtime announcer Jim Thornton after he was allegedly caught on a child-predator website … TMZ has learned.
A source close to production tells TMZ … Season 44 rolled cameras Tuesday on the Sony Studios lot, with the usual introductions and announcements noticeably absent.
As we first reported … editors have also begun scrubbing Thornton’s voice from episodes already taped for the current season. We’re told they did not have anyone introduce hosts Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White for Tuesday's taping.
The Secret Service agent accused of beating his meat in a Miami hotel hallway has prosecutors hunting for one potentially key piece of evidence ... surveillance video.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, prosecutors asked a judge last month to delay John Spillman's trial, saying they still needed some additional time for "essential discovery" -- including CCTV footage.
As TMZ previously reported ... Spillman was arrested in May after hotel guests told investigators he followed them from the lobby of the DoubleTree near Miami International Airport before allegedly exposing himself and masturbating outside their room.
NBA star Tyler Herro and his baby mama Katya Henry have split, and it's already getting nasty ... the exes are duking it out in court over custody and support after their bitter breakup, TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained dueling lawsuits filed by Tyler and Katya. The exes share two minor kids ... a daughter born in 2021 and a son born in 2023 ... so this is no simple split.
In his filing, Tyler asked the court to set up a parenting schedule and determine how much he should pay in child support. The Milwaukee Bucks star said he had been voluntarily paying his ex support since she gave birth.
Kyle Richards is speaking out about where things stand with her sister Kim Richards after their eviction drama ... and apparently there's no bad blood between the siblings, even though Kyle kicked Kim out of a condo.
The 'RHOBH' star told a photog Tuesday at LAX that Kim is currently "doing okay" and "better" than when Kyle sued her back in January 2025 ... when she demanded her older sister vacate Kyle's 2-bedroom Encino condo.
Kyle said her older sis "has a big family that loves her very much."
Kai Cenat claims the man suing him for an alleged assault at the hands of the streamer's bodyguard was actually the one who started it all ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained court docs filed by Kai, in which he responds to the allegations in the lawsuit brought by Dustin Batista and lists some defenses he plans to raise in the case.
The streamer denies any wrongdoing over claims that his security guard, Lamont Gilbert aka Cuddy, beat up Dustin unprovoked at the 2025 Dominican Day Parade in New York City.
Clay Matthews is serving up a serious double-take these days ... because the former NFL star is barely recognizable with his dramatically different look.
The Green Bay Packers legend was spotted out grabbing coffee and groceries, looking absolutely jacked in a matching dark green set ... but it's his face that's really catching our attention.
Clay's still rocking his trademark long hair -- pulled back into a bun -- but his overall appearance looks noticeably different from his playing days ... has he had work done?!
Malik Beasley wants a break from his federal travel restrictions ... so he can see his kids in California and then jet off to Hawaii for work.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ Sports, Beasley asked a judge for permission to travel from September 6 through 15, with stops in Rancho Mirage, Beverly Hills, and Hawaii.
The NBA baller's lawyer says the California leg is personal -- Beasley wants to spend a few days with his two young children before school starts.
Then it's all business in Hawaii ... where he's scheduled for a resort promotion tied to his social media work.
11:49 AM PT -- In addition to D4vd, the Rivas family is suing Josh Marshall, D4vd's manager; Colleen Burke, D4vd's mom; and Sheldon Jacques, D4vd's live-in security guard.
D4vd is now facing a fight outside his criminal case ... the family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez is filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the singer.
The suit comes exactly one year after Celeste's dismembered remains were discovered in the trunk of D4vd's Tesla on September 8, 2025.
D4vd -- whose real name is David Anthony Burke -- is already charged with murdering the 14-year-old ... along with lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 and mutilating a body. He's pleaded not guilty.
Beauty Queen Lindsay Shiver agreed to give up primary physical custody of the three kids she shares with her ex-husband, Robert Shiver, after she was accused of trying to kill him ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained the divorce settlement signed by Lindsay and Robert back in 2025 ... and the deal states Robert will be the primary physical custodian of their kids -- Grayson, born in 2012, Landon, born in 2013, and Rhett, born in 2019. They agreed to shared legal custody.
Robert and Lindsay also agreed that neither will be paid alimony or child support ... although Robert will pay for their school tuition and extracurricular activities. Both agreed not to talk negatively about the other in front of the kids or on social media.
Mark Geragos says Erikand Lyle Menendez have a better chance of getting out of prison at their second parole hearing than they did the first time ... for several reasons.
The criminal defense attorney and co-host of our popular "2 Angry Men" podcast joined us on "TMZ Live" Tuesday to discuss the parole board moving up the brothers' hearings to March next year ... and he says he's "cautiously optimistic."
Geragos says he believes the political climate hurt the brothers' chances at parole in 2025 ... but now that the firestorm has passed, he thinks the duo will have an easier time.
Lori listed the date of separation as August 31, 2025. She noted they signed a prenup and said they will figure out support at a later date ... she also noted they have irreconcilable differences.
Tim Curry was charismatic, charming, and as energetic as ever while filming what ended up being his final movie ... at least according to his director.
We got Michael Leavy at the premiere of James Murray's new horror flick "Don't Move" at Village East by Angelika in New York City on Sunday night ... and we asked him about working with Tim on "STREAM 2: Sudden Death."
Michael says Tim was in great spirits ... which is why he was so shocked last month when Tim died in his home.
Jim Thornton is being scrubbed from more than just "Wheel of Fortune" ... his alma mater appears to be distancing itself from him as well ... in the wake of his pedo chatroom scandal.
Marshall University appears to have removed multiple references to Thornton from its website ... including webpages celebrating him as its 2026 Spring Commencement speaker and 2025 Homecoming Grand Marshal ... with links now leading to 404 error pages.
A Marshall University spokesperson tells TMZ ... "At this time, Marshall University is aware of the media reports regarding Jim Thornton and is actively monitoring the situation."
Ms. Rachel is working with a fellow child content creator to figure out trademark issues over 'Herbie' -- her puppet sidekick -- which will ultimately allow them both to use the name in their work, TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained docs filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office showing Ms. Rachel's company, Songs For Little LLC, filed a petition over creator Sherrika Myers' trademark for Herbie.
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Sherrika created Lil Herbie, a children's character that is the focus of books she wrote.
Jack Doherty's domestic battery arrest was allegedly scarier than originally thought ... cops say the popular YouTuber's girlfriend claims he pushed her down and wrapped his hands around her neck, prompting her to grab a gun to protect herself.
The probable cause affidavit, obtained by TMZ, lays out all the allegations against Jack, who cops say got into a heated argument Friday afternoon with his girlfriend inside a Florida home.
Cops say the woman told officers Jack ran up to her and got right in her face during a confrontation, scaring the heck out of her. As a result, the woman says she used her arm to put some distance between her and Jack.
The guy who went viral for jumping through an In-N-Out drive-thru window to confront an armed woman says he had another mission in mind ... defending Gen Z.
Luca Opperman, a 20-year-old former gymnast, chatted with Harvey and said he was in the drive-thru with his girlfriend when he spotted the woman swinging around a roughly five-foot stick.
He tells us he initially wasn't planning to get involved ... but that changed when she opened a gate and started heading toward employees in the kitchen.
