"The Amazing Race" contestants Jonathan and Ana Towns claim CBS and the show's producers besmirched their names on the reality TV competition show ... and they want them to cough up more than $8 million in damages over it ... TMZ has learned.
In a lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, the couple says the show deliberately smeared them by using "decontextualized" footage that made Jonathan look like "a morally depraved, brutal and abusive spouse," while at the same time omitting material that put Jonathan in a more "humanizing" light.
During last year's season, Jonathan seemed to demean Ana multiple times on the show with name-calling and a seemingly derisive attitude, which upset many 'TAR' fans.
Savannah Guthrie is leaning on religion amid the ongoing search for her mother Nancy -- 'cause TMZ’s learned she shared an emotional message of hope with staffers during a visit to the 'TODAY' show.
A source close to 'TODAY' tells TMZ Savannah thanked the staff and crew for the love, prayers and support for "caring about my mom as much as I do" ... and she declared "I’m holding onto my faith. I still believe. And as my mom would say, 'Where else would I go?'"
We're told Savannah -- who was seen inside Rockefeller Center Thursday morning -- told the team she’s still standing and still herself ... adding, "I don’t know what version of me that will be, but it will be."
America, Israel and Iran aren't the only ones at war ... Sunny Hostin and Elisabeth Hasselbeck also waged a war of words over President Trump's latest conflict in the Middle East.
Check out this heated debate between Sunny and Elisabeth on Thursday's episode of "The View" ... they're going back and forth over Trump's authority to start a war with Iran.
Sunny says Trump is acting like a "king" by taking military action in Iran without Congressional approval ... but Elisabeth said Trump's just following a precedent set by Barack Obama and others.
Whoopi Goldberg had to rein in the warring women before things went completely off the rails.
Elisabeth is back on "The View" as a guest host filling in for AlyssaFarah, who is on maternity leave. Elisabeth left the show back in 2013 for Fox News after previously being sued in 2009 over plagiarism issues.
Savannah Guthrie is back at the 'TODAY' show studio for the first time since her mom Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped more than a month ago, and TMZ has the video of her emotional return.
Savannah could be seen hugging staff and crew through the iconic window of Studio 1A at Rockefeller Center Thursday morning in New York City.
The veteran newscaster seemed emotional while speaking to the assembled crew ... though we don't know what she was saying.
A 'TODAY' spokesperson tells TMZ ... "Savannah Guthrie stopped by the studio this morning to be with and thank her TODAY colleagues. While she plans to return to the show on air, she remains focused right now supporting her family and working to help bring Nancy home."
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.
"Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" star Tracy Tutor claims one of America's former top-earning real estate agents drugged and assaulted her back in 2014 ... and now she wants him to pay for it.
In a lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Tracy alleges Oren Alexander was a major player at real estate company Douglas Elliman back when she was considering a job there. During her recruitment process, she says she was invited to fly from L.A. to NYC for a dinner with the company's top stars ... which included Oren.
Tracy claims she was handed a "large, pink cocktail" and shortly after drinking it, "she blacked out."
It looks like Bhad Bhabie and Le Vaughn are still going strong ... and shopping 'til they drop at Kim Kardashian's SKIMS store in Los Angeles!
Check out the pics -- the pair were spotted browsing the racks together Wednesday, with BB turning heads in a curve-hugging all-black look that showed off her surgically enhanced assets.
The rapper -- AKA Danielle Bregoli -- stood out from the crowd, grabbing armfuls of pieces to try on ... fitting, considering she was shopping at the ultimate Kim K fashion playground.
Sam Asghari is speaking out about the impact the U.S. and Israel missile strikes on Iran are having on his immediate family in the country … saying it’s heartbreaking to watch such devastation unfold, even if it ultimately leads to regime change.
Speaking to CNN Thursday, the Iranian-American actor noted the situation is brutal ... especially for people still in Iran, like some of his friends and family members ... and it's tough for others who fled the country decades ago after the now-deposed regime took power and forced its ideology onto the nation.
As you know, the U.S. joined Israel last weekend in a massive military operation targeting Iran ... a mission that ultimately killed the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Maura Higgins has accepted a Birkin bag from Rob Rausch as an apology for stabbing her back on "Traitors" ... and she's eagerly showing off her new accessory.
Check it out -- she's as giddy as can be holding up her Burgundy Hermès Birkin next to Rob in New York City after he gifted it to her on "Watch What Happens Live" Wednesday night.
She's wearing an "I'm dumb?" shirt to poke fun of herself for being played by Rob on the show. ICYMI, when he admitted to her that he was a traitor -- and she would therefore not be going home with any of the $220,800 prize money -- she asked if she's dumb.
"Below Deck" alum Emile Kotze claims producers portrayed him as “immature” and “sexually aggressive,” and now he’s taking them to court over it -- but the producers say his suit should be tossed out because they're protected under the First Amendment ... TMZ has learned.
Emile filed a federal lawsuit in New York demanding $850 million in damages from NBCUniversal and the reality show producers.
Todd Meadows died at sea while shooting "Deadliest Catch" last week, and now we know he had only been back at work for a few weeks before his tragic accident ... his mom tells TMZ he suffered a concussion that temporarily put him on medical leave.
Angela Meadows tells TMZ ... Todd was hit in the head about a month ago while on the ship and -- according to protocol -- he got checked out by a doctor. When it was medically determined Todd had sustained a concussion, he was flown back home to Washington to recover.
It was during that week that his family last saw him.
Angela says, "The last photo I got of him was when he was building a fire. He was listening to music in the moment and was so happy. That's how I want to remember him."
A lawyer for "American Idol" alum Caleb Flynn’s two daughters is asking a judge for a restraining order against the singer, in order to preserve their financial security ... TMZ has learned.
The kids' guardian made the move as Caleb remains locked up on a murder charge over the death of his wife -- the kids' mother, Ashley Flynn. According to the papers, the restraining order should prevent Caleb from transferring any assets ... including money that may have been left behind by Ashley.
David Del Rio is not giving up after CBS fired him from "Matlock" following an allegation of sexual assault involving costar Leah Lewis ... because now he wants to battle the network in arbitration.
The actor's powerhouse lawyer, Shawn Holley, tells TMZ ... David has initiated arbitration against CBS Studios to address false and misleading allegations that caused substantial professional and reputational harm.
We're told David plans to present text messages and other evidence at arbitration that his lawyer says directly contradict prior public characterizations of the interaction at issue. Holley says the evidence was "not fully considered" before CBS fired David.
"Deadliest Catch" cameras were rolling when deckhand Todd Meadows fell overboard off the coast of Alaska last week ... but his mother tells TMZ, she doesn't want the show to profit from her son's passing.
Angela Meadows tells us, "We don’t want to see any footage from the accident and do not want Discovery to air any of that footage or make money off of our son’s death. We hope they only air good things of Todd on that boat."
In fact, Angela says the family has asked for footage of Todd crabbing, so that they can watch him do what he loved and "have the videos for memories."
Jon Gosselin sure as hell isn't tuning into the upcoming season of "The Real Housewives of New York City" ... but it's not for the reason most might assume.
A source close to Jon tells TMZ … the reality star is a hard pass on watching 'RHONY' … but it has nothing to do with his ex, Hailey Glassman, joining the Bravo series.
Our source says ... Jon's a guy from rural Pennsylvania … and they don’t watch "The Housewives," they watch sports. So, it's nothing personal -- there's just zero interest.
