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Normally driven wild by Cover Twos and blindside blitzes -- former NFL quarterback Tony Banks faced a bit of a different headache while on "Extracted" ... his son's behavior.

The 51-year-old -- who won a Super Bowl with the famed 2000 Baltimore Ravens -- is competing on the Fox survivalist show alongside his son and his ex-wife, Yolanda ... and during next week's episode, he was really ticked off with how 18-year-old Anthony Jr. was playing the game.

As part of the show, Banks' model offspring must battle the elements out in the Canadian wilderness ... and if he outlasts his competitors, he and his fam score a cool $250K.

"Saturday Night Live" is gearing up for its epic 50th anniversary, and it's shaping up to be a spectacular episode ... 'cause a bunch of superstars were spotted rolling in for rehearsals.

The guest list is insane -- we’re talking Wyclef Jean, Nick Carter ... and Cher herself!

The whole Backstreet Boys crew showed up Wednesday night in NYC, with Kevin Richardson and Howie Dorough bringing that Larger Than Life energy to the party. Check out the gallery with last night's arrivals!

Emma Hernan and Chelsea Lazkani always seem to choose sisters over misters ... so, what better way to celebrate Galentine's Day than by flaunting their friendship?

The "Selling Sunset" stars work hard and play hard -- selling homes to the rich and famous in L.A. and spending their commissions on wild vacations ... and, they do every bit of it as an incredible tag team.

Just check out these pics of the two fabulous real estate agents soaking up the sun ... little to nothing covering up their bods while they lounge on a boat.

Just hours after TMZ's documentary on Wendy Williams dropped on Tubi, the wheels started turning to end her guardianship.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Wendy signed an affidavit Wednesday afternoon asking the judge to set her free. According to the affidavit, Wendy says she has "regained capacity" to function without a guardian.

Wendy also says in the affidavit ... she does NOT have Frontotemporal Dementia, despite what doctors had claimed. In our Tubi documentary -- "TMZ Presents: Saving Wendy" -- we explain Frontotemporal Dementia never gets better, and anyone who watches knows ... Wendy is much better than she was 2 years ago.

Jeffrey Toobin says Joe Biden tarnished his legacy by pardoning his son, and Donald Trump cemented one of the knocks against him with his own slew of presidential pardons.

The lawyer, author and legal analyst joined us on "TMZ Live" Wednesday and he told us how presidents reveal their true colors when it's time to hand out pardons.

Jeffrey wrote a new book on the subject, "The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy," and says pardons are one of the few powers a president has that are free from checks and balances -- and that's why they tell so much about the men giving them out.

Kim Kardashian is getting married again!!! Okay, not exactly … but her character on Ryan Murphy’s new legal drama "All’s Fair" seems to be getting hitched.

Check it out … Kim was spotted Tuesday on a beach in Malibu filming her "I do's" with her co-star and new TV hubby, model Matthew Noszka.

Matthew -- along with Glenn Close, Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, and Niecy Nash -- all star in the new Murphy drama ... and from what we’ve seen so far, it’s shaping up to be a hot, tense show!

Here’s something that'll turn your world Upside Down -- pics of Joe Keery shirtless at the beach!

The "Stranger Things" star traded Hawkins for some Aussie sunshine, living his best beach life soaking up the rays and having a blast with his friends in Sydney.

Joe made the most of his downtime, whipping off his top and taking a dip in the ocean to give that famous Steve Harrington hairdo a little wet-n-go treatment.

tWitch’s family is done with his widow, Allison Holker, continuing to make shocking allegations about their late son ... and they're now taking legal action against her.

Connie, tWitch’s mom, went off on IG, blasting the "misleading and hurtful" claims in Allison’s new book about her son's life and death ... saying that she can't solely focus on her healing anymore 'cause she's gotta protect his name and legacy, and defend his honor.

The whole Boss family came together with another statement backing Connie, slamming Allison for her “disrespectful and evasive actions” since Stephen’s passing ... and calling out the “misleading, unproven accounts” and the inconsistencies in Allison’s book.

Marlon Wayans is currently entangled in a gnarly war of words with Soulja Boy ... but being the comedic veteran, he's the one giving out last laughs at the rapper's expense!!!

TMZ caught up with Marlon in West Hollywood last night and he couldn't resist an impromptu stand-up roast in Soulja Boy's direction.

Last month, Marlon ribbed SB a bit for performing at President Donald Trump's Crypto Ball, and the "Crank Dat" rapper finally decided to respond this week after releasing his latest album.

O.J. Simpson really killed it with the ladies ... with former "Saturday Night Live" star Laraine Newman revealing The Juice was a "good kisser."

Laraine did some kissing and telling Tuesday night on 'Watch What Happens Live' ... telling host Andy Cohen about her fond memories of O.J.

A bunch of 'SNL' alums -- Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, Cheri Oteri and Cecily Strong -- were being asked if athletes made good 'SNL' hosts when Andy asked the women if they were on the NBC sketch comedy show back in the day when O.J. hosted.

Wendy Williams can relate to hardcore criminals -- not that she's committed a crime -- but her life mirrors someone confined to a jail cell.

TMZ has dropped a documentary on Tubi, "TMZ Presents: Saving Wendy" ... which explores her guardianship which has now gone on for years. As she says, her life is isolated. She's in a New York City assisted living facility, where she is confined to a room on the 5th floor.

Wendy cannot leave the floor without permission from the staff. She says she's been outside in the fresh air twice in the last 30 days ... both times for dentist appointments.

Al Sharpton didn't have a dog in the Super Bowl fight other than rooting for Kendrick Lamar's halftime show -- and he's dropping some historic stats on anyone who says his performance was too Black!

TMZ Hip Hop hooked up with the reverend Tuesday in NYC, just as news broke that Kendrick had broken the NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show record with 133.5 million watching it in real time!!!

Al certifies K. Dot's halftime as the best ever, and will surely buy a mug to hold all those tears conservatives might be shedding over the Super Bowl set.

Several stars from the original "Last Chance U" seasons are going after Netflix ... TMZ Sports has learned the former footballers are suing the streaming giant for millions following claims they got screwed over and defamed.

Multiple players from the 2015 and 2016 East Mississippi Community College football teams, including Ronald Ollie and John Franklin III, filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles this week ... about a decade or so after they gained national notoriety from multiple episodes of "Last Chance U."

The documentary followed the athletes as they navigated through the rigors of EMCC seasons ... and according to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ Sports, Netflix and a host of other defendants, including the National Junior College Athletic Association and EMCC, netted some big profits after it all aired.

Greg Germann, best known for "Ally McBeal," has filed for divorce after 12 years of marriage, TMZ has learned.

According to legal docs obtained by TMZ, the actor filed for divorce from his wife Martha Champlin Tuesday, citing their date of separation as March 3, 2024.

Germann cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their split, and is asking the court to nix any spousal support payments to her.

tWitch’s mom and brother are pretty shaken up ... sharing how blindsided they are by the allegations made by his widow, Allison Holker.

Connie Boss Alexander opened up in a tell-all with Gayle King, explaining how Allison called to accuse someone in the family of selling a story to a magazine -- and had them sign an NDA. So, it left them totally shocked when she released her memoir about her life with tWitch and his death.

Connie also shot down Allison’s claim that tWitch had hinted at being sexually abused by a male figure in his journals, calling it completely unfounded.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is proving the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, showing love for his son, Patrick, on the red carpet at "The White Lotus" premiere.

Patrick stars in the new season of the HBO hit series, set in Thailand this year, and invited his star-studded family to celebrate the show’s third season premiere at Paramount Studios on Monday night.

His fiancé, Abby Champion, joined him along with parents Arnold and Maria Shriver, and his sister Katherine. His brother-in-law and box office star Chris Pratt was also in attendance.