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Keke Palmer and Anderson .Paak didn't feel like BET's cookout was cookin' when it decided to streamline the Soul Train Awards to a backyard-style concert -- and had the nerve to cancel the Hip Hop Awards at that!!!

The slick shade towards the network came during AP's appearance on "Baby, This Is Keke Palmer" podcast ... the "Silk Sonic" singer was in full alter-ego mode as "DJ Pee.Wee" and Keke transformed into "Lady Miss Jacqueline."

The last Soul Train Awards happened in 2023 ... Keke scoffed that the producers attempted to be creative but ended up having her and the rest of the talent look janky performing by the fence from the "Home Improvement" set.

Chelsea Green says fans worried that "WWE Unreal" is pulling back the curtain too far on the biz are getting it wrong ... insisting the popular Netflix series is making wrestling stronger!!

The WWE Superstar joined TMZ’s "Inside The Ring" ahead of the project's season 2 release ... and addressed criticism from viewers who believe showing the promotion's behind-the-scenes process ruins the mystique of the industry.

Green explained that people wonder if wrestlers are "really getting hit" or "really getting injured," and 'Unreal' finally answers those questions.

Cher's been through love and loss throughout her life ... but when it comes to Kristen Bell's love life, the singer can't believe she ended up with Dax Shepard -- and thinks she can do better than him!

The topic was mulled over during Monday's episode of the "Armchair Expert" podcast, and Dax point-blank asked Cher to give an example of a "dream partner" she'd match up with Kristen -- and noted he wouldn't disagree with whoever she picked.

While Cher stayed tight-lipped about a potential partner for Kristen, with whom she costarred in "Burlesque," she admitted she trusted the actress' judgment before adding Dax had to have "something that I don’t see" ... maybe it's just confidence?

Oh, and when Dax said he didn't think anyone exactly measured up to Kristen's standards, the actress piped up and said he was "almost too good" for her -- hey, it's high praise!

Travis Kelce and his brother Jason are taking holiday fashion to a whole new level -- rockin' matching Christmas sweaters that each feature a gigantic tree as a not-so-subtle nod to their respective … ahem … “packages.”

For context ... in Taylor Swift's hit song "Wood," she sings all about her NFL fiancé's nether regions ... referencing Travis’ manhood as a redwood tree and dubbing it “the gift that keeps giving" ... so this surely is quite the package deal.

This isn't the first time the bros addressed the elephants in the room ... Jason Kelce was actually the one who got the footballer to open up on "Wood" during an episode of "New Heights" -- and while Travis said he liked it, he was quite shy when pressed to give further comment.

Jason went on to describe which forest friend he'd compare his genitalia to, saying ... "It'd be like Japanese Maple," before adding, "Sometimes can see" -- hence the crimson-themed design on his sweater this Christmas.

Jelly Roll's body transformation has Joe Rogan and Shane Gillis amazed ... and they think his 200-pound weight loss is going to keep him alive decades longer.

Shane was a guest on "The Joe Rogan Experience" when they started talking about health ... and Joe brought up Jelly Roll, saying the rapper "was on his way out" before shedding pounds.

Joe says it's important for him to not let weight get out of control ... but he says Jelly Roll was able to add decades to his life by finally slimming down.

Kamala Harris may be testing a post-politics pivot ... swapping policy for pillow talk by dishing out advice to single women -- and getting a little cheeky on the campaign trail of love!

The former VP dropped her relationship wisdom on the "Rich Little Brokegirls" podcast Tuesday ... saying dating’s all about knowing your season, whether you’re voting for a wild Friday night situation or endorsing a wholesome Sunday-morning-coffee type deal.

Nick Reiner is expected to claim insanity in his parents' murder case ... and we have a resurfaced interview where he admitted to using the same tactic in the past as a ploy to get drugs.

While promoting his 2015 film "Being Charlie," Nick spoke on the addiction and recovery podcast "Dopey," spilling about how he got prescribed the antidepressant Wellbutrin.

Nick told host Dave Manheim that while he was a patient at Alina Lodge -- an addiction treatment center in New Jersey -- the staff refused to give him drugs. This is, of course, standard procedure for a sober clinic, but Nick wasn't taking "no" for an answer.

"Owning Manhattan" star Jade Shenker is dishing out the deets on co-stars Ryan Serhant and Jordan March's heated argument in NYC earlier this month ... and she reveals cameras were not up at the time of the altercation.

Jade hopped on the TMZ "Previously On..." podcast and tells us Netflix is currently "not filming at all" for the show, meaning the fight was as real as it gets. She adds this is not the first time they've had an argument, but it is the first time "9-figure lawsuits are being thrown around" -- though she didn't get into specifics.

Check the clip -- in the video obtained by TMZ, you can see Jade walk down the steps and into the guys' heated convo ... and she tells us all she was thinking in the moment was "please don't throw a punch or don't do anything stupid."

LAPD searched the hotel room where Nick Reiner checked in around the time his parents were murdered, and TMZ has been told the police did not have a search warrant.

Harvey explains during the latest episode of the "2 Angry Men" podcast what happened at around 1 AM Monday ... when an LAPD detective showed up at the Pierside Santa Monica hotel.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the detective told the front desk clerk he was looking for a guest named Nick Reiner. The detective told the clerk he was there for a "welfare check." But he also told the clerk he was concerned Reiner "disposed of a weapon and used the room to clean and dispose of evidence in a violent crime."

50 Cent is currently surveying the square footage of the building where Maino and his rap pack podcast at -- but the "Hustle Hard" artist is telling TMZ Hip Hop, break out the contracts!!!

We caught up with Maino out in Jersey on Wednesday, just a few hours removed from his viral dust-up with 50 Cent, where the G-Unit soldier threatened to have his operations shut down!!!

ICYMI, Maino, Jim Jones, Fabolous, and Dave East have a podcast named "Let's Rap About It" -- and they gave 50's documentary on Diddy at least 4 thumbs down, calling it more of a "mockumentary" for what they called an exploitation of Sean Combs.

Travis Kelce's NFL career could very well be over after this season ... and his brother, Jason, is opening up on what advice he's giving the Kansas City Chiefs superstar as he weighs his options.

The speculation has intensified after Patrick Mahomes went down with a season-ending ACL injury that'll keep him out of at least part of the 2026 campaign.

Many are wondering if the 36-year-old will want to put up with the headaches that come with a potential reload/rebuild in K.C. ... and when Jason -- who made his own decision to retire in 2024 -- was asked about the topic ahead of "Monday Night Football," he explained his stance.

In the immortal words of "The Wolf of Wall Street" -- "I'm not f***ing leaving!" ... and neither is Howard Stern, thanks to a contract extension he just announced on "The Howard Stern Show."

The 71-year-old radio host has signed on with SiriusXM for another three years, ending much speculation about his retirement.

The icon said, “I am happy to announce that I have figured out a way to have it all ... More free time and continuing to be on the radio. Yes, we are coming back for three years.”

The extension comes after Stern re-upped for five years in 2020 for a sum that reportedly amounted to between $450 million and $500 million.

Alex Hall from "Selling the OC" extended the olive branch to ex-boyfriend and costar Tyler Stanaland by inviting him on her podcast ... but it turned out Tyler canceled last minute out of respect for his blossoming new relationship.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Alex tried to hash it out with Tyler one-on-one for all to see ... but we’re told he got cold feet at the last minute in light of his new relationship with Hannah Morrissey.

Here's the sitch ... Alex asked Tyler to be on her podcast 'Pretty Dirty’ before Season 4 of "Selling the OC" aired, and we're told her pitch to him was to sit down publicly and have a conversation about what their "relationship" entails.

Ethan Hawke is defending actor Paul Dano after Quentin Tarantino absolutely trashed PD's acting … finding the silver lining for his unjustly maligned pal!

Check it out ... on Thursday's episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," the "Blue Moon" star reacted to Quentin's out-of-nowhere sharp criticism of Dano -- telling host Joe Rogan Paul probably didn't realize just how many people love his work.

During an interview on his Sirius XM show, Howard Stern joked Hugh Jackman is so handsome, he'd be willing to give him a hand and then some ... saying he would go to third base for the actor.

The indecent proposal followed minutes after Howard fawning over how well Hugh has aged -- and that he's aged naturally, he pointed out.

Howard admitted to the "Wolverine" star, "At my best, I didn't look as good as you."

The Game doesn't want to hear your Top 5 West Coast rapper list or Mt. Rushmore picks -- if he's not in front of the lineup. Kendrick, Snoop, YG, Cube -- are you listening???

The "Documentary" architect was the latest guest on Shannon Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay" and didn't flinch a muscle when he inserted himself in the history books as the best rapper from Compton -- and then the West Coast as a whole!!!