Singer Chef Sean brought more than good vibes to the TMZ Brunch Bus ... he also came armed with Hollywood stories and a little celebrity tea on our exclusive tour!
The star took over the bus on Sunday ... showing fans some of the Los Angeles hot spots locals love to patronize on the weekends.
Watch the video ... in between locations, Chef Sean told stories ... including one about his "Jason's Lyric" costar Jada Pinkett Smith, who he says he was basically besties with on the set of the 1994 flick.
Want a chuckle? Look no further than our TMZ Comedy Crawl -- bringing the laughs and the chaos, all led by the hilarious comedian Lea'h Sampson.
Catch a peek -- the night kicked off at the Hollywood Improv, with free drinks flowing early (always a strong start) before the crew hit the road ... and Lea'h kept the energy high with nonstop jokes.
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Then came one of the wildest detours of the night ... a surprise stop at the Rainbow Bar & Grill, where passenger Lisa (MVP, no debate) led the group upstairs to a hidden spot known as the "Lair of the Hollywood Vampires" -- a tucked-away loft most people don’t even know exists.
Coachella FOMO hit hard last weekend ... but Cece Rose made sure the "TMZ After Dark" crowd didn't feel left out.
The influencer and OnlyFans star brought full festival energy to Hollywood Friday night, hopping aboard our party bus and basically turning it into her own mini Coachella takeover ... and if you don't believe us, just watch the video!
Cece rolled deep with DJ Blue, who kept the vibes going with tracks from artists who dominated the desert this year, including Justin Bieber, SexyyRedand Karol G.
Passengers understood the assignment, too ... showing up in festival mode with cowboy boots, bandanas and plenty of drinks in hand as the bus made its way through Hollywood.
"The Bachelor" alum Erica Rose Sanders ditched the roses for rosé this weekend -- taking over TMZ’s Brunch Bus for a booze-fueled spin across L.A.
Erica -- now a lawyer -- was running the show, leading riders on a full-on brunch crawl -- with DJ Coach West keeping the vibes high and the playlist hitting all the right notes.
Erica even slipped into lawyer mode in between partying -- plugging The Rose Sanders Law Firm and dropping quick legal advice ... telling passengers after a crash, swap info, snap pics, and call a lawyer before your insurance -- and no fees unless they win. Noted!
First stop? Beaches WeHo -- where things kicked off with a private drag show and lemon drop shots flowing immediately. Then it was Saddle Ranch -- pink gummy shots on deck, plus riders going hard on the bottomless mimosas.
Final stop, Saint Felix -- cherry shots, snacks, and a proper send-off. Yeah ... safe to say this brunch bus got real lit!
When Donnell Rawlings stepped onto the TMZ Comedy Crawl, it became immediately clear this wasn't going to be a typical night ... he wasn't just the host, he was the captain of the ship, steering the entire experience in real time!
The Hollywood Improv: From Casual Stop to Headlining Moment
Normally, the stop at the Hollywood Improv is just that -- a stop. But on this night, the Improv had something special lined up. They wanted Donnell to close out their early show, and the Comedy Crawl guests got exclusive access to watch him do what he does best ... own the stage.
The Comedy Store: Where the Night Started Getting Personal
Next stop: the iconic Comedy Store, where Donnell kept the momentum rolling. When a woman mentioned she did stand-up comedy, he handed her the mic! On the ride to the next stop, she performed in front of the entire bus, cheered on by a crowd of strangers who instantly became her biggest fans.
The Laugh Factory: Turning Up the Heat
By the time the Crawl hit the Laugh Factory, the energy was already through the roof, but Donnell wasn't done.
He brought out his cohost for the night, Brandon Broady, to kick things off, setting the tone with a killer set. Then Donnell stepped up again. Another 15-minute set, and the place went absolutely wild.
Saddle Ranch: Because Why Not End on a Bull?
At this point, the Comedy Crawl was already running a full hour past its scheduled finish time, but Donnell had other plans. Having too much fun to stop, he told the driver to make one more stop: Saddle Ranch Chop House.
His mission? Ride the bull. And of course, he delivered. Donnell told everyone to order whatever they wanted from the menu and he covered the entire bill!!! Watch the video to see how it turned out!
Raising the Bar For Everyone
Donnell Rawlings didn’t just host a Comedy Crawl. He redefined it. If you're in L.A., click here to see Donnell's Netflix Is a Joke show, May 4.
And if you're not in L.A., you can catch Donnell on tour during one of these upcoming shows:
April 24–25 -- City Winery New York City -- New York, NY
April 30 – May 2 -- Olsen Run Comedy Club -- Eugene, OR
''TMZ After Dark'' is aging like a very expensive bottle of wine ... and this latest tour proves it!
We rolled through L.A. this weekend with "Age of Attraction" stars Leah, Chris and Jorge fresh off their reunion ... pulling up to Saddle Ranch where we ran into Victoria Justice!
Victoria jumped in for some off-the-cuff fun, trying to guess everyone’s ages -- and yeah, let’s just say ... not even close!
TMZ's Brunch Bus turned into an insane karaoke party -- thanks to Shy Taylor!
Folks, add this to your Los Angeles bucket list -- a TMZ party bus going out every Sunday, getting TURNT! And on our most recent one ... Entertainment host Shy Taylor teamed up with DJ Nimpfo, one of LA's best DJs. He kept the R&B flowing ... but the real twist? Shy passed the mic to the passengers, letting everyone belt out their favorite songs one by one as the bus went on an epic daytime bar crawl.
At one point, Shy summed it up perfectly, telling us, “Beyoncé would’ve been proud.” Bold claim ... but honestly, not far off.
"Divorced Sistas" star Porscha Coleman pulled up to "TMZ After Dark," oozing sexiness, charm, and class. And if you don't believe us ... just watch the video!
She hit the bus running with DJ Coach West -- West Hollywood's best DJ -- singing, dancing, and playing tour guide ... all in one night.
Porscha made one thing clear -- "My knees are working!" -- and she proved it. Twerking, dropping low … even turning stoplights into a spicy "red light, green light" game with the passengers when the bus stopped.
TMZ Brunch Bus riders got some dating advice from former 'Bachelor' contestant Corinne Olympios ... basically, if you're in love, it doesn't matter if a dude has trouble getting it up!
Corinne appeared on Season 21 of the hit show -- Nick Viall's season, which ran in early 2017 ... and we talked about the new show he's hosting, "Age of Attraction," where couples have to navigate rather wide age gaps.
It shouldn't matter how much older a person's soulmate is than they are, Corinne says ... because when two people are meant to be, age shouldn't be a major factor.
Podcast star Becca Moore didn't just host "TMZ After Dark" -- she turned it into full-blown chaos!
The "For the Girls" podcast host hit the Los Angeles nightlife scene arming everyone with “I Love LA” shirts, a party bus, and one mission ... “Make out with 4 people and text your exes!” In true Moore fashion, the night was loud, unfiltered, and completely unpredictable.
With March crowned the “Month of the Leprechaun,” the tour debuted a brand-new stop at Jameson Pub on Hollywood Boulevard. The bar rolled out its signature PB & Jameson shots while Moore jumped into a heated beer pong showdown with the bus crew. Shots were flying. The crowd was feral. Exactly as planned!
Talk about a golden moment ... Dani from "Love on the Spectrum" was the ultimate “golden” host for our brunch bus!
The fan-favorite star -- who’s obsessed with "K-Pop Demon Hunters" -- didn’t just talk about it … she performed “Golden” live on the bus, turning the ride into a full-on concert ... shoutout to DJ Nympho for keeping the vibes immaculate!
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"TMZ After Dark" was fully star-charged Saturday night ... two buses, double the chaos, and enough energy to power Sunset -- with the first bus led by Nick Cannon’s brothers!
Hit the clip ... 'cause Gabriel, Caleb and Reuben were dancing, singing and hyping up the crowd like it was a family reunion on wheels, all soundtracked by DJ Blue as the night launched at The Burgundy Room -- one of Hollywood’s oldest, most iconic venues.
The crew then pulled up at Beaches WeHo, and then cranked things all the way up at Saddle Ranch Chop House -- where pink gummy shots were flying and the mechanical bull was getting a serious workout.
The "TMZ Comedy Crawl" is officially back and rolling every Friday ... and for our epic return, we added a surprise twist!
This week, Ray J joined the crawl ... he’s been looking to break into comedy, so he hopped on board to learn the ropes from our seasoned comics as we hit the top comedy venues in town.
We also had another famous passenger aboard the bus ... Nilla Allin, the singer behind the viral hit “Booty Braids,” who joined the fun and rode along for the night.
Former Miss Universe Albania Angela Martini brought the mystic vibes to this weekend’s "TMZ Brunch Bus" ... reading energies with her handy deck of oracle cards!
The beauty queen invited guests to pull a card ... quickly turning the tour into a hybrid experience -- part spiritual awakening, part caution to the wind party -- with riders fully locked in!
Angela nailed her hosting duties, singing and dancing the whole time ... and even educating the crowd about Albania along the way. Don't say TMZ's never taught ya anything!
"TMZ After Dark" kept the love buzz rolling deep into the night ... doubling the trouble with two party buses taking over Hollywood Saturday, led by actress Jerrie Johnson on one and singer Shelby Carter on the other!
Catch the clip -- 'cause this wasn’t just any ol' Valentine's Day ride, it was a rolling party ... with DJ Coach West blasting nonstop heat that kept the energy sky-high whether you showed boo'd up or flew solo.
Jerrie’s bus pulled up to hot spots like Power House and Beaches WeHo -- and she wasn’t just hosting -- she was dancing, vibing, and turning the whole thing into her personal dance floor with fans along for the ride.
Over on Shelby’s bus, she brought the full star treatment -- paps onboard, red-carpet vibes, and stops at The Burgundy Room, Rainbow Bar & Grill, and Sunset speakeasy, Puzzle ... where she gave a private performance of her new single "Roses," all while Smashburger kept everyone fed.
