"Wild 'N Out" star Justina Valentine hijacked "TMZ After Dark" over the weekend ... and she didn't just prove she's a freestyle beast ... she also made sure Nick Cannon caught a few hilarious strays along the way!
The shots at Nick weren't random either ... considering it was Mother's Day weekend, Justina wasted no time clowning her boss the second she hopped on the bus -- joking the holiday was basically Nick’s Super Bowl.
Justina REALLY sent the party into meltdown mode when she compared Nick to Oprah Winfrey ... except instead of giving away cars, she joked he's handing out kids. "You get a kid! You get a kid! YOU get a kid!!!" ... and yeah, the whole bus lost it!
Hollywood got a full dose of chaos, comedy and freestyle bars when the TMZ Comedy Crawl tore through the city ... with Cat Celeading the charge from club to club.
Check it out ... the night kicked off with the Klein Boyz -- brothers Jeremyand Kyle-- jumping straight into rapid-fire freestyle rap ... pulling random topics out of thin air and turning them into punchlines on the spot. At first, the crowd didn’t totally know what hit ‘em ... but once people realized nothing was scripted, the energy ramped up fast.
Iyanna Dunnkept things rolling with stories about her childhood TV days ... reminding the crowd she got her start leading Nickelodeon's "Abby’s Friends" and weaving the throwback flex into her set.
"Temptation Island" stars Summit and Kaylee brought the chaos to "TMZ After Dark" ... and the couple wasted zero time reminding everyone they're the only pair from Season 2 still together.
Check it out ... the breakout duo hit Hollywood Boulevard for their first-ever TMZ bar crawl ... partying their way through hotspots like Rainbow Bar & Grill, Jameson's Irish Pub and Beaches Tropicana while DJ Collabkept the energy up all night. At one point, Summit even jumped into full superfan mode for Michael Jackson-- showing off some of the King of Pop's signature dance moves right on the bus.
Things got more serious once the couple started talking about their time on the show. A bartender pressed them on the question fans have been asking since the finale -- why risk a solid relationship by going on "Temptation Island" in the first place?
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
Donnell Rawlings is hosting the next TMZ Comedy Crawl ... but Mateen Stewart won't be an easy act to follow!
We've got wild video from Friday night's crawl of Mateen telling jokes ... encouraging people to give him the drinks they don't want, and telling a story about his daughter unintentionally roasting him.
He also brought his surprise cohost, Shoshana, along as the bus wound its way through the city to some of the biggest clubs in L.A. -- starting at the Hollywood Improv, where guests got a well drink of their choice, included in the price of the ticket.
''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.
Influencer Lexy Panterra chartered our "TMZ After Dark" bus for her single release party, loading the bus up with influencers and OnlyFans models for a wild, rolling bar crawl ahead of releasing her new track “Pressure” -- out April 3. And yeah ... it was as chaotic and hot as it sounds.
The hot group of girls hit a few spots along the way … and they weren’t exactly blending in. Heads were turning pretty much everywhere they went. One of the main stops was Saddle Ranch, where Lexy and some of the girls jumped on the mechanical bull and let's just say ... brought the OnlyFans energy on that bull.
We caught Lexy during the crawl, and she told us what her song is all about -- women applying pressure in relationships by leaving things behind at a guy's place on purpose to make a point.
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.
On Friday night, "Survivor" star Romeo Escobar hosted "TMZ After Dark" and transformed the bus into a full-blown "Survivor" challenge!
With DJ RachyRach dropping beats right beside him, Romeo -- who's now an entertainment producer at L.A.'s KTLA-TV -- brought the island to Los Angeles, hiding a “hidden immunity idol” onboard ... and the winning passenger scored a bottle of wine!
Romeo owned the night, strutting the aisle like a runway, breaking into Lady Gaga songs, and keeping the entire bus locked in. The energy carried through the all-out bar crawl, as the tour hit the Burgundy Room, Beaches WeHo, and Saddle Ranch.
Saturday night wasn’t just another "TMZ After Dark" tour ... it turned into a full-blown reality show on wheels!
Ashley G from"Temptation Island" took over the bus and immediately raised the stakes, turning the ride into her own version of Temptation Voyage ... "Who out of you is getting the most lit tonight?!" she challenged couples and groups, setting the tone before the bus even left the curb.
Teamed up with West Hollywood favorite DJ Coach West, the duo had undeniable chemistry ... riffing, hyping the crowd, and keeping the energy sky-high all night long.
Life’s a joke -- so we loaded up on laughs ... TMZ’s Comedy Crawl hit Hollywood this weekend, and yeah, we’ve got the chaos on camera!
Roll it -- host Mateen Stewart led the charge with guest cohost Char Ramtin, who pulled up with a broken arm and still kept the party going ... hitting three of L.A.’s top comedy spots.
First stop, Hollywood Improv -- where famous comedians Craig Shoemaker and Jay Phillips chopped it up with Mateen about dating red flags when it comes to comics, but it didn't end there!
TMZ’s new Comedy Crawl, now happening every Friday, made headlines over the weekend ... not only for being hosted by star comedians Mateen Stewart and Martin Morrow, who had Comedy Crawl passengers near tears as they turned the bus into a rolling comedy stage ... but also for a surprise run-in with their friend Donnell Rawlings!!!
Our new bus tour stops at some famous comedy clubs in Hollywood, and when we pulled up to the Hollywood Improv, folks on our bus got treated to free drinks and a comedic lesson from Donnell.
We asked Donnell how PC culture has affected comedy over the years, and he tells us good comedians stay true to their guns and don't shy away from controversy ... telling us a good comic can say whatever the hell they want. Not so for weak comedians, Donnell says.
Tré Melvin was a standout celebrity host on our TMZ Brunch Bus ... even bringing fellow famous friend Zach Campbell as the two -- along with the incredible DJ Nyla -- brought the house (err ... bus) down with amazing performances and energy in between stops.
But the real headline is when Tré got candid about artists he says "betray their communities for tyrannical power" in pursuit of fame -- a comment seemingly referencing Nicki Minaj and her recent support of Donald Trump.
Tré didn't dwell too much on his disappointment in the "Super Bass" rapper ... as the brunch tour rolled through Beaches WeHo, with shots waiting and a drag performance just for the bus. Then they stopped at Saddle Ranch Chop House, where guests were treated to French toast bites and a wild deal: $9.99 bottomless mimosas -- basically unlimited refills for the price of one.
The TMZ Brunch Bus had a royal visit over the weekend when it was hosted by "Belle Collective" star Lateshia Pearson!
Lateshia was the natural choice ... she dubbed herself the "Brunch Queen," noting she hosts the Women of Mississippi Brunch, an entrepreneurial event focused on supporting Black women. She teamed up with Coach West, West Hollywood's best DJ, to bring the best music and vibes in between stops on our brunch crawl.
Throughout the ride, Lateshia kept teasing that she had some “tea” about drama from the new season of her OWN hit show, keeping passengers locked in between stops.
The first stop was Beaches WeHo, where the group walked straight into West Hollywood's most exclusive drag brunch. Lateshia and the passengers danced and cheered alongside the performers.
This past weekend delivered two unforgettable moments -- a surprise love confession and a supermodel striptease on the Sunset Strip!
Friday marked the return of the "TMZ Comedy Crawl" -- now happening every week -- and comedian Martin Morrow hosted ... bringing along fellow comedians Ann Flagg and Shane Hartline from the hit show "The Rookie."
Martin was the headliner, giving us nonstop laughs and story time that had us wheezing as we went to the Hollywood Improv for drinks, and sat in on a free show with Dane Cook at the Laugh Factory.
