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Michael Richards Says He's Less Angry Nearly 20 Years After N-Word Rant

Published: 06/04/2024
Michael Richards is making a comeback of sorts -- releasing a new book, and in the same breath, reflecting on his n-word rant ... saying he's a better person nearly 20 years later. The ex-"Seinfeld" star has just released a memoir called "Entrances and Exits," and he's doing the media rounds right…
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Laugh Factory Owner Says He'd Consider Lifting Michael Richards Ban

Published: 05/24/2024
Michael Richards' Laugh Factory ban could come to an end ... 'cause the owner's open to having him back -- if he's truly learned the error of his ways. Jamie Masada -- owner of the iconic comedy joint in Hollywood -- tells TMZ ... he booted the actor-comedian for good after his infamous 2006 rant…
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'Seinfeld's Michael Richards Not Attempting Comeback, Denies He's a Racist

Published: 05/23/2024
"Seinfeld" star Michael Richards is not looking for a redemption arc -- even though he's finally coming out of hiding -- but he does want to clarify a few things related to his infamous Hollywood Laugh Factory incident. The actor's rarely been seen since the 2006 rant when he shouted the n-word…
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Michael Richards, Wife Sued for Allegedly Cutting Down Neighbor's Trees

Published: 04/20/2021
Michael Richards allegedly pulled off a caper some people might call Kramer-ish -- cutting down a neighbor's 30-year-old trees ... but they're not laughing, in fact, they're suing the "Seinfeld" star and his wife. Maxine Adams is suing Michael and his wife, Beth Skipp, claiming they sauntered over…
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Michael Richards Has Advice for 'Game of Thrones' Stars Over Finale Critics

Published: 05/15/2019
Michael Richards is one of the few people in the world who can relate to the criticism targeting the "Game of Thrones" cast as the show ends ... and he's offering them some sage advice. We got Michael Wednesday at Sunset Plaza and asked what message he'd send to folks over at 'GoT' ... now that…
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Michael Richards Gives Heckler Advice to NBA Players, Don't Lose Your Cool!

Published: 12/03/2018
Michael Richards admits he hasn't always been great at dealing with hecklers -- duh -- but he's now dishing out advice to other stars in the hopes they can learn from his mistakes. Remember, back in 2006 the "Seinfeld" star lost his mind on a heckler at the Laugh Factory -- dropping a bunch of…
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Michael Richards -- On 'Angry White Men' and Harriet Tubman ... Very Awkward Moment (VIDEO)

Published: 04/21/2016
Michael Richards found himself in a very uncomfortable place again when he was asked about Donald Trump supporters, and the first black person on U.S. currency. We got Michael outside The Palm in Bev Hills where he attended a charity event with Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld. It was all good until…
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Michael Richards to Jerry Seinfeld -- I Learned My Lesson After 'Laugh Factory' Meltdown

Published: 09/28/2012
But in a brand new interview on Jerry Seinfeld's Crackle TV show, "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee," Richards opens up about the incident, telling Jerry he's finally learned that entertainment is all about the audience ... not about the performer. "Now that’s a lesson I learned 7 years ago when…
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Michael Richards -- Mobbed By Kramer Fans in NYC

Published: 11/10/2010
It's been nearly 4 years to the day since his nuclear meltdown at an L.A. comedy club ... and Michael Richards is in higher demand than ever -- drawing Bieber-sized crowds last night in the Big Apple. You gotta see it -- Richards rolled through Times Square with his lady friend cool as a cucumber…
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Michael Richards Pap Confrontation -- The Pics

Published: 09/13/2010
The paparazzo who claims Michael Richards kicked his ass during a violent confrontation last month has finally released the pics from the incident ... and the photos seem to tell a very different story. As we first reported, a photog named Brendon O'Neal (not employed by TMZ) is suing Richards --…
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Michael Richards Sued for Brutal Beatdown

Published: 09/11/2010
"Seinfeld" star Michael Richards allegedly unleashed a devastating ass kicking on a photographer in L.A. last month ... this according to a new lawsuit obtained by TMZ. According to the suit, photographer Brendon O'Neal claims Richards approached him on an L.A. street on August 25 in a "menacing…
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TMZ Live: Carrie Vs. Vivid, MJ's $$$, Stalkers

Published: 11/18/2009
Harvey and Mike took your questions on everything today -- including Carrie Prejean's war against that wants to release her solo sex tape ... and Shauna Sand's XXX advice to the "biblically correct" beauty queen. Also -- Paris Hilton might be full of it, Chris Brown visits Harvey's high school,…
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Michael Richards Says He's Less Angry Nearly 20 Years After N-Word Rant

Michael Richards is making a comeback of sorts -- releasing a new book, and in the same breath, reflecting on his n-word rant ... saying he's a better person nearly 20 years later.
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'Seinfeld's Michael Richards Not Attempting Comeback, Denies He's a Racist | TMZ Live

"Seinfeld" star Michael Richards is not looking for a redemption arc -- even though he's finally coming out of hiding -- but he does want to clarify a few things related to his infamous Hollywood Laugh Factory incident.
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Michael Richards -- On 'Angry White Men' and Harriet Tubman ... Very Awkward Moment

Michael Richards found himself in a very uncomfortable place again when he was asked about Donald Trump supporters, and the first black person on U.S. currency.
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Michael Richards Spews Racial Hate -- Kramer Racist Rant

Michael Richards, aka "Kramer" from "Seinfeld," is in hot water for spewing several racial slurs onstage at The Laugh Factory over the weekend.
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