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!
For Valentine’s Day this year, trust TMZ to ditch the candlelit clichés to host a full-blown love fest on our "TMZ After Dark" tour ... with "Love Island USA" stunners Jaden and Vanna leading the charge!
Check out the clip -- the girls turned our bus into a full-throttle girls' night on wheels, spilling some juicy 'Love Island' tea along the way ... including which Islanders they’d actually couple up with if given the chance.
They do name names ... but they made it clear their overall energy this Valentine’s Day was firmly with their ride-or-dies, not some guy.
Television is going the way of the dodo, a popular influencer says ... because streaming is on the way to usurp the old mass media technology.
We caught up with Yonna Jay -- a TikToker with nearly 4 million followers on the platform -- at an event in Hollywood earlier this week ... and, we asked her what she sees in the future of streaming.
YJ says people are all obsessed with seeing what everyone else is doing 24/7 ... so, she imagines a world where TV is totally replaced by the new medium.
The new cast of "Vanderpump Rules" completely took over "TMZ After Dark," led by breakout stars VenusandNatalie, who made passengers feel like they were on an actual episode of the show!
The duo took us back to the early, raunchy days of 'Vanderpump.' And with DJ Nyla DJing the bus, the energy was high from the start as Venus and Natalie jumped right in -- dancing, hyping up the crowd, and setting the vibe for the night.
The first stop was the Rainbow Bar & Grill, where party girl Natalie was already familiar with the manager and staff, and the pair handed out the bar's signature “Woohoo” shots, cheers-ing to the wild night ahead.
The night continued at Saddle Ranch, where the manager welcomed the group with unlimited chicken (original and buffalo) and famous pink gummy shots, followed by Venus riding the mechanical bull and nearly making it through the full ride before being thrown off in an epic fall.
The TMZ Comedy Crawl returned Friday night and did not disappoint!
The rolling comedy experience was back in full swing with returning host Mateen Stewart, who brought along a surprise co-host -- Slink Johnson, AKA "Black Jesus" ... the duo had the entire bus laughing nonstop as they bounced between some of L.A.'s top comedy venues.
The night kicked off with complimentary drinks at The Improv, rolled into a VIP show with Dane Cook at the Laugh Factory, and wrapped with a full-blown group celebration at The Comedy Store ... complete with a classic group photo to close things out.
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Passengers came from all walks of life, but by the end of the crawl, it felt like one big crew. Stewart and Johnson weren’t just performing ... they were joking, hanging out, and genuinely bonding with guests throughout the night, creating a rare kind of celebrity interaction you don’t usually get -- even in Hollywood.
It was Grammys night on "TMZ After Dark," and honestly, someone hand us a trophy -- ’cause we blew the roof off the bus ... with not one, but TWO celebrity rappers on a single tour!
Peep the clip, because it doesn’t get more fun than Marcus Paulk and Stallionaires Pooch turning the bus into a full-on stage, making it feel like everyone onboard was performing at L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena.
Taylor Swift hasn't hosted our TMZ Brunch Bus (yet) ... but our riders this weekend got the next best thing ... a drag performer nailing some of Swift's hit tracks!
Influencer Lesley Karlette hosted the event while one of Los Angeles' most lit DJs -- Coach West -- played tracks to get the party on the bus jumping.
Our riders stopped at The Henry -- a Roaring '20s-themed joint -- where each of our guests received a complimentary mimosa that'd make even Jay Gatsby jealous.
Move over EDC, move over Insomniac, because we have a new EDM festival in town ... "TMZ After Dark!"
Friday night was hosted by pop-alt singer Nikki Paige and DJ'ed by the enigmatic DJ Eveready, who quite literally turned the bus into a music festival on wheels. Nikki performed her original music while everyone got TURNT.
Dare we say, we had our first-ever mosh pit on the TMZ bus? And just looking at a clip of everyone vibing makes you wonder: Is "TMZ After Dark" bringing L.A. nightlife back?!
People were dressed like they were going to a music festival like Coachella or something, even having a raver-esque dance party outside the bus!
Robert Ri'chard and Juliah Cheree Taylor were fatally ours this weekend ... killing it while hosting the "TMZ After Dark" tour this weekend -- and, we've got video of the exciting evening out!
The stars hopped on our bus Saturday night to take our riders to some of the best bars L.A. had to offer ... while also talking about their new movie "Fatally Yours," which is set to come out later this year.
DJ Blue played the tunes on the bus ... getting people out of the benches and dancing on the way to the Burgundy Room -- one of Hollywood's oldest and coolest bars -- where all of our riders got a complimentary green tea shot.
Alix Earle says she once panicked at the thought of the reporters finding out she was going into a plastic surgeon's office ... but, instead of running from the media, she ran toward the TMZ bus tour instead ... a move we support any celeb doing!
The influencer revealed the awkward moment in a video she shared to YouTube Thursday ... where she explained how she was going to get a nose job consultation, when she spotted our TMZ Celebrity Tour.
Fearing people on the bus would record her going into a plastic surgeon's office, Alix says she panicked and quickly got on the bus to talk to all the riders.
You literally never know what will happen on a TMZ Brunch Bus tour! While "FBoy Island" star CJ Francowas hosting, "Love on the Spectrum" star Abbey Romeo boarded the bus ... as a passenger!
That's right ... Abbey may be a breakout favorite from one of Netflix's premier shows, but she wanted to get a tour of Hollywood just like any other tourist while she was in town.
West Coast hip hop legend Yukmouth took the reins of the "TMZ After Dark" tour this weekend ... and he had the bus absolutely rocking.
Yukmouth -- one half of the hip hop duo Luniz -- turned 'After Dark' into a rolling concert on wheels ... he brought the energy and staked his claim as one of the best celeb guest hosts we've ever had ... just watch the video and see for yourself.
With Yukmouth leading the way, our tour stopped at The Burgundy Room for green tea shots, then it was off to Beaches WeHo for lemon drops before our final stop at the Saddle Ranch ... where folks downed gummy shots and hopped on the mechanical bull.
Fancy a night of cutting loose and cracking up? Funny you should ask -- 'cause TMZ just threw its first-ever comedy crawl ... and it was an absolute hoot.
Catch the clip for nonstop laughs -- our rolling comedy party was hosted by Brittany Schmitt and Mateen Stewart, who kept the jokes coming all night as the TMZ party bus ferried everyone to three of L.A.’s hottest comedy spots.
The crawl kicked off at the Hollywood Improv, then rolled over to the Laugh Factory ... where things seriously leveled up with a VIP view of Dane Cook’s set.
This past Sunday, the 'TMZ Brunch Bus' kicked off the first brunch bus of the new year with an unforgettable ride hosted by radio queen CeCe Valencia from 93.5 KDAY -- where she can be heard daily from 3p-7p -- and the vibes were off the charts from the very start.
Cece didn’t just hype the crowd ... she brought some killer moves, dancing while DJ Paxy spun records, reminding us exactly why she runs the best radio station in town.
Our first stop was The Henry, a modern brunch hotspot where passengers were welcomed with a stylish atmosphere and complimentary mimosas to kick off the day. The energy stayed high as we headed to The Butcher, The Baker, and The Cappuccino Maker, a beautiful brunch spot in the heart of Sunset Plaza. With the sun shining, guests enjoyed empanadas while soaking in the perfect brunch vibes!
2026 is already popping off, and we’re calling it now -- "TMZ After Dark" is the hottest party in town, doubling the chaos this past weekend and going absolutely wild!
"Love Island" S7 stars Charlie Georgio and Austin Shepard ran Friday night, while "Love & Hip Hop"’s Nikki Mudarris held it down Saturday ... and both nights brought nonstop energy from start to finish.
The Love Islanders brought villa-level chaos Friday night ... kicking things off at The Burgundy Room before rolling into Saddle Ranch for surprise quesadillas and watermelon shots!
Candace Wakefield might be a five-time Grammy winner ... but, it seems we've discovered her real hidden talent -- hosting the TMZ Brunch Tour!
The singer -- who has appeared on songs with Kendrick Lamar and other top artists -- hosted our final Brunch Bus Tour of 2025 ... and, by all accounts, she was one of the most electric hosts we've had.
Check out the clip ... Wakefield turns the bus into a moving concert venue by belting out two of her hit songs -- "Fly Free" and "Pray For Me" -- while riders wave their hands in the air like they just don't care.