Gigi Hadid, who guest-starred with Anne on the network, shared a photo of the two and wrote, "I am heartbroken to hear of the loss of the Great Anne Burrell. As a longtime fan, getting to share this day with her was a dream come true. Beat Bobby. Hang. Eat. I wish we could have done it again. She was awesome. Rest in Peace"
"Cake Boss" starBuddy Valastroshared on Instagram, "Anne, your passion, energy, and love for food lit up every kitchen. You were a true force and a beautiful soul. Rest in peace, Chef 🤍 We’ll miss you dearly."
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Food Network star Anne Burrell is smiling and appears carefree in the last photo she shared before her death.
In her most recent post on Instagram, Anne is grinning wide in a selfie with the Green Lady of Brooklyn.
Anne captioned the post ... "I ran into @greenladyofbrooklyn in my neighborhood today!! I'm not going to lie -- I have been keeping an eye out for her. I may or may not have followed her down the street for a minute. She is just lovely!!!"
6:10 PM PT -- A rep for the NYC Fire Department tells TMZ ... the 911 caller reported that Anne went into cardiac arrest.
"Food Network" celebrity chef Anne Burrell has died in NYC ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... EMS personnel received a call of a woman in need of assistance Tuesday morning after Burrell was found unresponsive inside her Brooklyn home.
Paramedics were unable to revive Burrell and declared her dead. The medical examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine her cause of death.
Joey Chestnut is getting hungry ... telling TMZ Sports he's ready to "drop the hammer" in his big return to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest come July 4 -- and he's got an INSANE goal in mind.
We caught up with the world's greatest eater fresh off the news he would again be competing in the Independence Day tradition after a year away due to sponsorship drama ... and he's looking to make up for lost time.
"You have to go without something in order to know how much you appreciate it," Chestnut said. "I'm definitely hungry for this year. Two and a half weeks, I'm going to be putting down some hot dogs."
9:57 AM PT -- TMZ Sports spoke with Major League Eating honcho George Shea ... and he opened up on how thrilled everyone is to reach an agreement.
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Joey Chestnut just announced he'll be competing in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest this year ... officially ending his beef with the annual Fourth of July tradition.
"I'm thrilled to be returning to the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest," Jaws said minutes ago. "This event means the world to me. It’s a cherished tradition, a celebration of American culture, and a huge part of my life."
As we previously reported, the world's most popular eater did not participate in the 2024 contest due to his sponsorship with Impossible Foods ... with Chestnut and Major League Eating disagreeing on whether it went against the rules.
Summer’s heating up, and celebs are bringing the fire -- flipping burgers, soaking sun, and grilling their way into full vacation mode!
Stars like Lil Nas X, Jake Miller, and Tyler Cameron are gettin’ down to business -- meat in hand, flames up, and cookin' up a summer feast like pros.
Demi Lovato turned up the heat and the romance -- snapping her man Jutes clutching a big ol' slab of meat like it was love at first sear.
Henry Cavill got in on the action too -- snapping some smoldering selfies while manning the BBQ like a total grill god. And don’t worry, the ladies weren’t just watching ... they brought the heat too. Check out all the sizzle in our smokin' hot photo gallery!
Everyone wants Joey Chestnut back in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest -- from fans to his opponents and even Jaws himself ... 'cause last year's champion tells TMZ Sports the glizzy king "definitely" wants to make a comeback!!
We chopped it up with Patrick Bertoletti fresh off our report about the ongoing talks between Major League Eating and Chestnut ... and he told us his good friend is hungry to be back onstage in Coney Island this Fourth of July.
"If they're talking, that's a good thing," Bertoletti said. "And I think it's a better competition overall if he's there."
As protests against ICE raids have continued in Los Angeles this week -- sometimes violently -- one particular cop was singled out for ridicule as he stood in riot gear with his squad on the street.
Viral video circulating online shows the moment two protesters in the downtown crowd appear to recognize an LAPD officer as a frequent customer at CAVA, a Mediterranean-style fast-casual restaurant chain, where they claim to work.
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The two young adults immediately start hazing the cop with hateful comments, who stands stoically ... as the young lady lists the details of the guy's counter order, and says he's always asking for a discount.
Joey Chestnut could very well make his return to Coney Island on the Fourth of July -- the world's greatest eater is currently in talks with organizers to compete in the Nathan's Hot Dog contest this year.
TMZ Sports is told Jaws and Major League Eating are actively negotiating to get the 16-time champion back doing what he does best on Independence Day ... and from the sounds of it, both sides want to get it done.
We're told the initial rift that caused Chestnut's absence from the 2024 contest -- his sponsorship deal with Impossible Foods -- is not a factor in discussions.
Mel Gibson was hamming it up for the cameras -- or should it be prosciutto? -- dining solo in Rome while working on his latest film project.
Mel was snapped on Thursday enjoying some delicious-looking pasta ... and proceeded to goof off -- as you can clearly see -- when he noticed he was being photographed.
A source close to Mel tells TMZ ... He's in Rome for pre-production of "Resurrection of the Christ" -- which is the follow-up to his 2004 biblical epic, "The Passion of the Christ."
It's not just sprinkling today -- it's a flood-filled Friday for ... Donut Day!!! Are you ready to get that dough?! To celebrate the holiday, we've got some good ol' hole-some fun and lots of sweet treats!
Stars like Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White were quite pleased with their tasty "fortune," and Tiffani Thiessen and Brady Smith snapped a silly donut selfie ...
Check out this scrumptious selfie of singer Ciara and her daughter Sienna provin' all you need is love, donuts and "Goodies!"
Courtney Stodden must've been watching a bunch of old Carl's Jr. ads ... 'cause she stripped down to a tiny bikini and bit into a veggie burger just like the old commercials.
The reality star and internet personality shared a couple of snaps sizzling more than a patty on the grill ... wearing a tan bikini top and bottom while biting into the side of the behemoth burger.
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She added a video to her post, too ... getting all messy as the toppings on her burger fell down her front, dirtying her chest.
Kesha dropped to her knees mid-show in London and acted out a seriously X-rated act -- and let’s just say, fans had some serious peelings about it.
The singer took things to a whole new level at the UK’s Mighty Hoopla Festival -- mid-performance of her new track "Boy Crazy," she provocatively went to town on a banana held between a male dancer’s legs.
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The vibes were downright NSFW -- Kesha rocked a red latex bodysuit and knee-high boots as she took some very suggestive bites, clearly mimicking oral sex. Meanwhile, the dancer leaned back in pure ecstasy, fully committing to the fantasy.
We’re getting a closer look at Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez’s girls' night out in New York City over the weekend -- cause TMZ has the exclusive footage.
New video and photos we've obtained show the superstar duo arriving at Monkey Bar in Midtown Manhattan on Saturday night. Taylor pulled up first in a black Range Rover, flanked by her security team, before heading inside the upscale restauran
The longtime best friends later exited together, hopping into a black SUV waiting curbside. Taylor rocked a black mini dress paired with silver heels, while Selena stunned in camel-colored slacks, a halter top, and a coordinating blazer.
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez went out to celebrate in the Big Apple Saturday night — enjoying a fancy dinner for two at a Manhattan restaurant after TS scored a huge victory by buying back her music library.
The A-list celebs were photographed together at a table in Monkey Bar, an iconic NYC watering hole/restaurant with a pricey menu of steak, caviar, shellfish and handmade pastas.
Check out the snapshot, which was posted to X ... Taylor is seated across from Selena in a booth, and the two are engrossed in conversation. Taylor is especially animated with a look of shock on her face, while Selena stares directly at her.
