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Wendy Williams was always must-watch TV -- bold, unfiltered, iconic -- but when she took an extended hiatus citing thyroid issues in 2018, that's when cracks began to show.

By 2021, she was on indefinite leave and Sherri Shepherd slid into her time slot. A year later, "The Wendy Williams Show" was officially canceled.

Then came the bombshell -- Wendy was placed under financial guardianship ... something she opened up about in our 2025 doc, "TMZ Presents: Saving Wendy."

5:25 PM PT -- "Floribama Shore" Exec. Producer SallyAnn Salsano and production co. 495 Productions are reacting to the passing of cast member Kirk Medas, telling TMZ ... “We are heartbroken over the passing of Kirk Medas, a beloved member of our Floribama Shore family. Kirk brought light, laughter, and loyalty to every moment—both on screen and off. He was more than a cast member; he was family."

They continue, "Our hearts are with his loved ones, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. We will forever cherish the joy and memories he gave us.”

"Floribama Shore" star Kirk Medas has died after spending nearly two weeks hospitalized in an intensive care unit.

His family confirmed to TMZ ... Kirk died Friday. His father tells us doctors say Kirk died from liver failure.

As we reported ... Kirk was put on a ventilator in a Miami-area hospital and had been fighting for his life.

Martin Lawrence has big plans for his developing "Martin" spin-off starring Tommy Davidson but sorry, longtime fans ... the adventures of Sheneneh are over!!!

TMZ caught up with the "Bad Boys" franchise star at LAX on Thursday afternoon and he guaranteed "Varnell Hill" on BET+ will be a riot!!!

"Martin" is arguably the favorite African-American sitcom ever, and Davidson left his mark with just 2 episodes on the '90s series ... but not more than the show's nosy neighbor Sheneneh Jenkins!!!

Walton Goggins isn't scheduled to host "Saturday Night Live" until next week ... but, he's getting some facetime with one of the show's stars -- who got a deep inhale of his bikini undies onstage.

The actor attended Cultured Magazine's The Cult 100 in New York City Thursday night, where he was honored as one of 100 stars who are "actively shaping and changing our culture in real time" ... and, Chloe Fineman of 'SNL' fame paid him humorous tribute onstage.

Of course, Fineman brought her comedic flair to the event ... wearing an elegant white dress -- and stripping off a yellow Speedo from underneath her dress while walking up to the stage.

Walton Goggins isn't doing much to dispel ongoing gossip about a feud with his 'White Lotus' costar Aimee Lou Wood ... he just shut down an interview when asked about the reality of the rumored rift.

In a sit-down interview, Goggins was asked directly about the state of his real-life relationship with Wood following rumors of on-set strife during filming of "The White Lotus" ... and WG responded, "I'm not going to have that conversation."

In a Times of London newspaper interview published Thursday, the interviewer tried to broach the subject several times, but was denied by the actor, and the two publicists who were present.

Kim Kardashian knows how to make a splash -- and, recently, the reality star was photographed doing just that -- at the beach!

Check out Kim's series of Instagram photos ... which shows her looking better than ever in a black bikini top and a black slide slit skirt that exposed her toned left leg with her hair slicked back.

In the snaps, Kim poses for the shutterbug on the beach near the water and, at one point, she takes a little stroll along the sand.

Actress and comedian Ruth Buzzi, best known for starring in the NBC variety sketch comedy show "Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In," has died.

Ruth's official Facebook page shared the news of her death early Friday morning, announcing she died peacefully in her sleep at home in Texas on Thursday while in hospice care.

She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012 and was disabled from a stroke in 2022, which her husband, Kent Perkins, confirmed at the time.

"Floribama Shore" star Kirk Medas is in a hospital bed in the intensive care unit and he needs a machine to breathe.

Nilsa Prowant, who starred alongside Kirk on the canceled MTV show, just shared a health update on her good friend Kirk ... and it doesn't sound good.

Kirk's in the ICU fighting necrotizing pancreatitis, Nilsa says ... and he's been there for nearly two weeks and is now sedated and using a ventilator to breathe.

Brandi Glanville's a 'Real Housewives' star with real friends in the porn industry ... which is how she linked up with Alexis Texas for their steamy photo shoot.

The reality star and actress tells TMZ ... Alexis was in town for business and asked Brandi to hop on her podcast "Private Talk with Alexis Texas."

The two hit it off ... and, they even realized they know the same people in the adult film world. Brandi's pretty non-judgmental about that kinda thing -- the parents of her son's best friend are actually in the industry too.

British actress Rebecca Reid was in her mid-20s when she first played Nadia -- Cece's friend and self-obsessed Russian model always looking for a good time -- on Fox's "New Girl" back in 2011.

Reid was part of an ensemble cast featuring Zooey Deschanel as the quirky, over-the-top school teacher who loves to sing, Jess, Hannah Simone as the confident model who lost her father during childhood, Cece, and Jake Johnson as the sarcastic, lazy bartender and Jess' roommate, Nick.

Reid is also a stand-up comedian, performing at Hollywood's Comedy Story and Hollywood Improv.

Erika Jayne's a 'Real Housewife' who's lookin' real good ... relaxing in a tight swimsuit that will have all her fans doing a double take.

The reality television star shared the scorching snaps to Instagram this weekend ... showing off an all-black swimsuit glittering with rhinestones.

She shared a few pics ... one where she's sitting up, hands running through her bleach blonde hair while sitting on a balcony.

Jiggly Caliente -- a fan favorite on "RuPaul's Drag Race" and judge on "Drag Race Philippines" -- has died.

Caliente's -- real name Bianca Castro -- family confirmed the news in a post on her Instagram. She had reportedly been suffering from complications due to a severe infection. She underwent surgery and had her right leg amputated.

"Bianca passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at 4:42 am, surrounded by her loving family and close friends" ... the Instagram post read. "A luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and advocacy, Jiggly Caliente was celebrated for her infectious energy, fierce wit, and unwavering authenticity."

Tony Mojanovski, a groom from "Married at First Sight Australia," was rushed to the hospital after suffering a heart attack.

The reality TV star underwent emergency surgery after being rushed to a New South Wales hospital this week after experiencing severe chest pains.

The 53-year-old had multiple tests performed on him, including a coronary artery bypass graft, which treated the blockage and ultimately saved his life.

Mama June says she never saw her kids as just a means to make money ... this despite her daughter Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson claiming her love was all about cash in the upcoming  "I Was Honey Boo Boo" Lifetime biopic.

If you haven't seen the trailer ... the movie's a biopic, but Thompson really appears in the clip -- making comments in between some of the sequences from the film.

At one point, she says "I wanted Mama, but her love was only transactional."

Rosie O'Donnell's not just pals with Lyle Menendez ... it seems she's a close confidante of him -- 'cause she says the pair talk every few days.

The former talk show host revealed how close she is with the convicted killer to Page Six in an interview published Saturday ... admitting she and Lyle chat on the phone between two and three times each week.

This comes after Rosie said the two are friends ... explaining they got in touch in 2022 because of a Netflix documentary about Lyle and Erik's crime.

Walton Goggins is hosting "Saturday Night Live" next month ... and, while some have perceived it as a slight at his "The White Lotus" costar Aimee Lou Wood, TMZ has learned that's just not the case.

Here's the deal ... speculation Goggins and his onscreen GF Wood are feuding after their time on 'White Lotus' has circulated for a few weeks now -- fueled by the two not following each other on IG and a comment Goggins dropped on the recent 'SNL' clip which made fun of, in part, Wood's teeth.

While some reports saw him taking the hosting gig as another shot at her, sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... conversations between Goggins and 'SNL' began long before his name was announced -- starting well before the jokes at Wood's expense.