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Bill Maher’s spilling the tea -- and, uh, more 😲 -- 'cause the comedian just confirmed those wild '90s rumors that he used to rub one out before filming his show ... saying it’s 100% true.

On his "Club Random" podcast with Cheryl Hines, Bill explained the only way he could sneak in a nap before filming his daily show "Politically Incorrect" was by, well, becoming "Politically Erect" ... so yeah, he was all about jerking off pre-show!

Bill dished the backstory -- saying his wild nights out clubbing left him dragging into work hungover and desperate for a pre-show snooze. Everything went smoothly ... until someone clocked his Jergens in the bathroom, and boom -- the story got out.

President Donald Trump got a rough welcome at the Commanders stadium after flying in on Air Force One ... the crowd loudly booed him as soon as he popped up on the jumbotron.

Trump became the first sitting POTUS in nearly half a century to attend a regular season NFL game as the Detroit Lions visited the Commanders in Landover, Maryland Sunday ... but, that fun historical fact didn't impress fans.

A chorus of boos rang out when he was shown in the first half ... and later when the announcer introduced him by name at halftime and while he read an oath for military family members to recite during a game break. The reading was part of an enlistment ceremony no doubt tainted by the jeers.

Kim Kardashian will for sure "SKIM(S)" those law textbooks a few more times ... 'cause she didn't pass the bar exam on her first try ... but she's ready to try again!

The reality star and mogul revealed on her Instagram Saturday she failed the tough test ... writing in her post she's not a lawyer -- she just plays one on TV!

Kardashian says she's six years into her law journey, but she still hasn't passed the bar -- and, she's going to keep plugging away at it ... adding she won't take any shortcuts, she'll simply keep on studying.

Mike Smith -- star of the cult classic TV show "Trailer Park Boys" -- has been charged with sexual assault ... according to reports.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reports Smith was charged in Halifax earlier this month in relation to an alleged 2017 incident.

Smith has been ordered not to communicate with the alleged victim or visit their school, workplace, or home, the CBC adds.

"Just Raise You Glasses High" 'cuz the new cast of "Vanderpump Rules" is set to take over your screens next month, and we've got your first look at what's happening under those SURver uniforms ...

Take a good scroll through the gallery and you'll find: Venus Binkley, Jason Cohen, Shayne Davis, Chris Hahn, Kim Suarez, Angelica Jensen, Marcus Johnson, Audrey Lingle, Natalie Maguire and Demy Selem.

Say goodbye to a loss of appetite, 'cuz Bravo's latest cast is ready to fry your goat cheese balls with mouthwatering looks 🥵!

"Stranger Things" is ending, but the show will live on at home for Sadie Sink ... because she brought back a few things from the Netflix set.

We got Sadie, who plays Max Mayfield in 'ST,' at LAX on Friday and our photog asked her if she held on to any memorabilia from filming.

Sadie tells us she's got Max's skateboard ... but she's not using it to tool around town ... instead, it's hanging above a doorway in her home.

Kris Jenner will celebrate her 70th birthday in grand style this weekend, and there's a buzz this may well be a surprise wedding!!!

Multiple sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the bash will be held at the $165 million Beverly Hills estate of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.

We're told around 300 people will attend. We're also told there will be a major recording artist performing during the party.

Daymond John’s coming in hot for the "eat the rich" crowd ... unloading on "TMZ Live" and insisting the ultra-wealthy are keeping the world turning, not tearing it apart!

The "Shark Tank" mogul told us Friday billionaires aren’t the villains ... going on to list facts and figures on how they're constantly giving away so much $$$, while also creating jobs, building hospitals, and pouring money back into the economy, while critics just sit around and talk.

When Harvey pushed back -- pointing out TMZ’s Gen Z staff is all in on wealth distribution amid the income disparity convo, and rooting for Zohran Mamdani’s call for change in NYC -- Daymond didn’t miss a beat. He clapped back, telling them to go work for the government ... before pointing out those same employees aren’t even getting paid right now thanks to the shutdown ... though we're not sure how that binary choice proves the point.

Y'all ready to Tap-In?! Gen-Z nation popped off this week, and we've done the lord's work just for you ... here are the hottest stories:

Timothée Chalamet blessed the cover of Vogue and in the interview he disclosed he wants kiddos! While the "Willy Wonka" star didn't directly say he would reproduce his talented gene pool with Kylie Jenner, he candidly sounded off about an un-named celeb who bragged about not having kids. TC feels otherwise and wants to bring life into this world! We gotta know:

Breakout star Mason Thames has the looks, and his superstar power has landed him in the same playing field as Hollywood icon Jim Carrey.

Check it out -- Thames scored three No. 1 box office hits in a single year with films "How to Train Your Dragon," "Black Phone 2," and "Regretting You." The last person to achieve this record was Jim Carrey in 1994, with "The Mask," "Dumb and Dumber" and "Ace Ventura."

Lee Tamahori -- a well-respected director with decades in the film industry -- has died ... his family revealed to New Zealand's public broadcasting company on Friday.

Tamahori passed away after a battle with Parkinson's Disease, his family told RNZ ... adding, "His legacy endures with his whānau, his mokopuna, every filmmaker he inspired, every boundary he broke, and every story he told with his genius eye and honest heart."

Tamahori rose to international prominence after the release of his 1994 film "Once Were Warriors" ... a film which followed a family as they struggled with the detrimental effects of European countries colonizing New Zealand.

Kim Kardashian’s keeping her cool before judgment day -- hours away from her California bar exam results -- and she’s on IG lookin’ cool, calm, and without a care in the world.

Check it out ... if you thought the aspiring lawyer was stressing, think again! She looked totally zen in an angelic white 'fit Friday morning, striking poses on a dreamy beach getaway like the bar results were the furthest thing on her mind.

The SKIMS queen was flaunting her curves in a tight white number ... looking straight-up heavenly as she wandered the rocky beachfront.

Chrishell Stause is closing the door on "Selling Sunset" after 9 seasons on the hit Netflix show.

The realtor and reality star broke the news during a new interview with Bustle, explaining the show has taken a toll on her mental health ... plus she doesn't need it financially at this point in her career.

She said she has "no ill will toward" the series, though also admitted she's not sure if she'll tune in for any future seasons.

50 Cent poured gas on Lil Meech's trail after "BMF" was officially canceled last week ... but "Power" alum Joseph Sikora says it doesn't have to be end of the road!!!

TMZ Hip Hop linked with Joseph in NYC and got his thoughts on the latest fallout that had 50 ribbing Meech for being in the unemployment line.

Joseph tells us he's seen firsthand how Meech blossomed into an actor and is certain that he can still find work in Hollywood, even if it's not within 50's film universe.

Raven-Symone isn't throwing the sex pest out with the bathwater ... she told Jamie Kennedy she thinks Bill Cosby's artistic work should be able to be enjoyed regardless of the accusations against him.

On his "Hate To Break It To Ya" podcast, Jamie brought up the topic of the disgraced comedian, saying, "Yeah, he was a monster on this side, but he was a monster creatively. Both can be true."

Raven agreed, chiming in ... "Separate the creator from the creation. And that's just where I live, because the creation changed America ... changed television."

11/6/2025 7:42 AM PT -- A lawyer for Kim Kardashian just gave TMZ an update on this lawsuit ... "We are pleased with the Court’s ruling, which represents a complete victory for Ms. Kardashian and dismisses Mr. Cantu’s action in its entirety.  We appreciate the Court’s recognition that an honest mistake committed in the course of Ms. Kardashian’s exercise of free speech does not serve as the basis for meritless litigation."

Kim Kardashian is being dragged to court over a social media screw-up ... she's being sued by a guy she mistakenly identified as a death row inmate.

According to a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Kim is being sued by Ivan Cantu ... a project manager from New York who Kim identified as a man awaiting the death penalty in a Texas prison cell.

Kim posted a photo of the wrong Ivan Cantu on her social media in February 2024 when she was trying to bring awareness to the case of an inmate by the same name ... and Ivan says the mix-up subjected him to public embarrassment, shame, hatred, ridicule, disgrace, contempt and aversion.

Eric McCormack and his estranged wife Janet Holden have settled their divorce ... TMZ has learned.

As we reported ... Janet was the one who pulled the plug two years ago, filing for divorce after more than 26 years of marriage with the "Will & Grace" star.

At the time, Janet was seeking spousal support and looking to end the court's ability to award Eric spousal support.