Ryan Clark is pushing back on the idea he wasn't forced off the air after learning ESPN had fired him ... saying he asked if he should be done for the day and was flatly told, "Yes."
The former NFL star clarified Wednesday how his final "NFL Live" appearance ended while quoting a TMZ Sports post about his abrupt exit, writing ... "I wasn’t forced? 'I ask, should I be done now?' The answer was 'yes.'"
As we reported ... Clark learned during a commercial break Monday that he was part of a mass layoff at ESPN -- and he never returned to the broadcast.
This week's Chix On Netflix features a redheaded actress who traded high school hallways for high-stakes drama. Can you guess who she is based on these clues???
She starred on one of TV's biggest teen dramas alongside Camila Mendes ... and now she's making another Netflix splash in the thriller "The Hunting Wives."
Dakota Mortensen and Shinia Powell's rumored romance is the real deal ... 'cause TMZ has learned the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" stars are officially dating.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Dakota and Shinia started dating a few months ago. We're told they're not exclusive, but have been enjoying their time together.
A source close to the couple tells TMZ ... Shinia has been "a steady source of support" for Dakota through some incredibly difficult times, especially when he didn't have immediate family nearby.
We're told their friendship naturally grew into something more, and they're navigating what the relationship means for them and their children.
KJ Apa says he once added his own secret sauce to some late-night McDonald's ... he urinated on his fast food order ... and still ate it!!!
The "Riverdale" star was talking to Dylan Sprouse and Brendan Columbus on their "Wildmen" podcast about sobriety and addiction ... revealing he will "abuse" anything that makes him feel good ... from substances to food.
KJ launched into a story about a time when he was trying to be sober and simultaneously lose weight for work ... which he says makes him do "crazy s***," like order a mountain of Mickey D's.
He explained he pounded half the order -- 3 Big Macs, McNuggets, fries and a shake -- and instantly regretted it.
Courtney Stodden is satisfied with Jason Alexander's apology over an old controversial comedy sketch they performed ... and she's ready to move on with her mission, hopefully with a new ally.
Courtney tells TMZ ... she accepts and appreciates the "Seinfeld" star's mea culpa and genuinely hopes it comes from a place of reflection.
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As we reported ... Jason issued an apology Tuesday after Courtney blasted him on Instagram over a 2012 "Funny or Die" sketch that was sexually charged.
Courtney said she was super uncomfortable when Jason, in character, made several jokes about her boobs and sex. She was 17 years old at the time and Jason was a writer on the show.
Cher struck out in her attempt to have Sonny Bono's widow, Mary Bono, pay more than $1 million in legal fees Cher racked up in their court battle over music royalties.
Here's the deal ... Cher filed a complaint against Mary years back seeking $1 million in damages in royalties from the songs she and Sonny recorded together, including "I Got You Babe" and "The Beat Goes On."
She said she was entitled to 50% as a part of their 1978 divorce agreement, but Mary allegedly attempted to use certain copyright laws to terminate Cher's rights. A California judge sided with the Grammy winner in May 2024 and said she was owed more than $418,000 in unpaid royalties.
Cher then went after Mary to pay the hefty attorney fees she incurred in the lawsuit ... but on Friday, a judge denied Cher's motion, reasoning that the copyright law she invoked to collect the attorney's fees did not apply to this issue because the dispute was mainly over the old divorce agreement, not copyright law.
Actor Mike Preston -- best known for his iconic role as Pappagallo in "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior" -- has died.
Preston passed away on June 8 in Florida, according to Variety, citing his wife, Josie. His cause of death was not disclosed.
Born in London, England in 1938, Preston launched his TV and movie career with the 1969 flick, “Stoney.”
Years later, Preston scored his biggest role ever in the 1981 classic film, "The Road Warrior," starring Mel Gibson. Preston played Pappagallo, the charismatic leader of a settler group trying to bring peace to the violent wasteland.
Jason Alexander is apologizing to Courtney Stoddenafter she publicly called him out over a controversial 2012 comedy sketch filmed when she was still a minor.
The "Seinfeld" star tells TMZ ... "Looking back at the comedy sketch in which Ms. Stodden and I participated in 2012, I completely agree that it was inappropriate and I truly regret it."
He continues ... "But more importantly, I am deeply sorry for any harm or distress it has caused Ms. Stodden. I offer her my sincerest apologies."
Kim Delaney's husband, James Morgan, was arrested for public intoxication after allegedly getting into it with the former "NYPD Blue" star and a flight attendant during a recent trip ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Morgan was arrested and booked Monday after landing at Los Angeles International Airport. We're told he and Delaney flew into L.A. from Detroit on a Delta flight, and the couple allegedly got into an argument during the flight.
We're told Morgan was also involved in a separate incident with a flight attendant. It's unclear what sparked either confrontation.
Wendy Williams' guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, settled the legal battle with A&E Television Networks over the former talk show host's documentary, TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Sabrina and A&E said they resolved all issues and the lawsuit was being dropped.
In the original lawsuit, Sabrina demanded the release of the documentary be halted, which did not happen, and for additional damages. She claimed Wendy was dealing with “very serious medical issues” that rendered her “effectively incapacitated.”
When Danny Trejo boarded the TMZ Brunch Bus, he wasn't expecting a surprise family reunion ... but that's just what we served up!!!
The "Machete" star was guiding guests through Hollywood, hangin' with our Vox DJ and making pit stops at his restaurants -- Trejo's Coffee & Donuts and Trejo's Tacos -- when he learned one passenger was more than just a fan.
A woman leaned over to Danny ... telling him his sister, Marlene, is her mom.
Danny and Marlene were separated when he was little ... so, this is a big deal!
Jennifer Aniston is no longer focused onJennette McCurdy’s television adaptation of her hit memoir, "I'm Glad My Mom Died" ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the show is still being worked on and scripts are being written. However, we're told at some point Jennifer decided to move on to other projects due to scheduling conflicts.
The show has had a rocky development ... last year it almost fell apart.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow says the late 'Cosby Show' star left behind $1.2 million in broken promises when he died ... and she's suing his mother to try and collect.
According to a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Tenisha Warneris suing Malcolm's mother, Pamela Warner, who now serves as trustee of the Warner Family Trust.
Tenisha claims Malcolm -- best known for his role of Theo Huxtable -- agreed to provide her with a number of financial benefits under a prenuptial agreement they signed in May 2022, just days before tying the knot ... but she says he failed to follow through on several of the promises before his death.
Shia LaBeouf hightailed it out of New Orleans after his run-in with an alleged stalker ... he's back in Los Angeles, and showing some love to his girlfriend Nicole Mumphrey at the airport.
TMZ obtained video showing the actor packing on the PDA with Nicole in the baggage claim area on Saturday morning at LAX ... after Nicole flew in from Atlanta.
Check out the clip ... Shia walks up behind Nicole at the carousel and wraps his arms around her and gives her a little peck on the cheek. The couple then engage in a sweet little chat while waiting for Nicole's luggage.
Nick Cannon is keeping his dinner dates in the family ... stepping out for a night at Nobu Malibu with Abby De La Rosa.
The pair were spotted leaving the celebrity hotspot hand in hand after dinner, with Abby rocking a revealing black mini dress while Nick kept things casual in a varsity jacket and black pants. They eventually hopped in Nick's ride and took off together.
The outing comes as Nick continues dating both Abby and "Selling Sunset" star Bre Tiesi-- two women with whom he shares children.
Ed Harris was super pissed at the way his character was treated on the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," so much so that he wanted to leave the show halfway through filming.
The legendary actor unloaded on the Taylor Sheridan show in an interview with Variety at the Monday night premiere of Apple TV’s "The Dink" ... pointing to one scene that made his blood boil.
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Ed, who plays veterinarian Everett McKinney, hated the scene where Everett was chatting with Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) at a bar when Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) walked in and told Everett it's his turn to sing.
When Everett walked up to the mic, the director cut the scene and the song out completely. Ed was furious, telling Variety, "I'm going, 'f*** you, people.'"
