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Exclusive Jacob Stockdale, whose family was featured on “Wife Swap,” allegedly tried to mount a great escape from a mental hospital ahead of his upcoming murder trial. Stockdale, who pled not guilty by reason of insanity to the murders of his mother and brother and is set to stand trial next month, failed twice in

The countdown to the new year will be a little different this year, and not just because Times Square will be empty and New Year’s Eve parties will be people in their pajamas sitting in their living rooms by themselves. Flipping the page to 2021 will be a relief after the eternal darkness that was

Kaitlyn Bristowe announced just days ago that she and her boyfriend had tested positive for COVID-19. The Dancing With the Stars chap took to her Instagram Story on Sunday to announce that she had lost her taste and smell. “So I’ve officially lost my taste and smell,” Bristowe said. “I don’t know why I think

Exclusive Kenya Barris — the creator of “Black-ish” and other spinoffs — is asking a judge to step in to force his sister to keep her distance … because he claims she’s cashing in on his name, and threatening his kids. The wildly successful writer, director, actor and TV producer just filed for a restraining

In a strange, difficult year, our favorite TV shows took on new meaning — as escapes, as comfort, as a way to laugh or make sense of tragedy, and as a form of connection with friends who were far away. That made it even harder to say goodbye to the shows that ended in 2020,

Is Tariq St. Patrick a monster? On the surface, the answer seems obvious. He’s done a lot of terrible things over the year, from lying and stealing from the people who love him. Oh, and he murdered his father. But does that make him a monster? Power Book II: Ghost Season 1 Episode 9 was all

Play video content Exclusive Piece of The Pie is a new TMZ franchise, showcasing amazingly talented people of color who have had trouble making their mark in the entertainment industry. Our goal here is to raise awareness on behalf of marginalized voices and creators — people who have great stories to tell — and make

While some NFL games were postponed or cancelled due to Covid-19, the 2020-21 college football bowl season schedule is here. Games are scheduled to kick off Saturday, Dec. 19, and continue through the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021.  ESPN will air a lion’s share of the bowl games, with ABC

Bah humbug. Days of Our LIves tried to give us a great Christmas experience by having Salem celebrate it all week long. But thanks to a COVID-related scheduling snafu, Christmas ended a day early, plus there were a few Grinches roaming around Salem ruining what was left of the holiday. The best part of any

Shemar Moore has come down with COVID-19 … and he’s hoping this will be the end of a really bad year-and-a-half for him. The “S.W.A.T.” actor said when he started feeling lousy, he thought it was just food poisoning. The test he took Wednesday showed otherwise … he had the ‘rona. As for symptoms, well,

Hollywood has some good news for fans in time for Christmas! Wonder Woman: 1984, The highly-anticipated sequel to the 2017 blockbuster Wonder Woman will be heading to theaters but because of the coronavirus pandemic, fans can watch the new movie from the comfort of home – you’ll just need HBOMax to watch the new chapter of the Wonder

‘Tis the season for everyone to do their best to convince Santa that they’ve been on their best behavior all year. But Santa can’t be fooled. He has a list, he’s checked it twice, and he knows exactly which TV characters were naughty or nice. 2020 was a tough year for all of us. But

Breaking News Dave Chappelle‘s flex on the entertainment industry is paying off again — HBO Max says it will follow Netflix’s lead and stop streaming “Chappelle’s Show.” Casey Bloys, chief content officer of HBO and HBO Max, made the announcement Tuesday during a Q&A at Variety’s Virtual FYCFest saying the network spoke with Dave, and

A new year is in sight, and that means that new streaming options will be available, too! As COVID-19 numbers continue to surge, people are still hunkered down in their houses and looking for things to watch. For those looking for good old comfort binges, it’s important to note that The Office moves to Peacock

When lightning strikes and a movie is deemed a success, a sequel is inevitable.  When Wonder Woman burst on to screens in 2017, it was a big turning point for the DC Extended Universe, coming off a run of less-than-stellar superhero movies.  After being cautiously optimistic about the sequel, 2020 happened, and the movie suffered

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Faith Stowers — the former Black cast member on “Vanderpump Rules” — is glad Bravo isn’t cutting checks for Jax Taylor … and she says he needs to bone up on Black culture. We got Faith outside of BurgerRock Media in Downtown Los Angeles and asked her reaction to Jax

The holidays are a time for quiet reflection with our loved ones. It’s also a time for laying on the couch in your sweatpants and bingeing movies for days on end. We tip our hats to Amazon, which has gathered an impressive collection of holiday classics for your viewing pleasure this year, and some are

His Dark Materials is not over yet, but it will be soon.  HBO and BBC have renewed the fantasy drama for a third and final season.  The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news, revealing that production will get underway in Cardiff, Wales, in 2021.  The renewal comes just days after the second season’s conclusion.  “Bringing

Breaking News Scott Van Pelt — one of the best sportscasters on the planet — has been diagnosed with COVID … and his wildly entertaining ESPN show is now on pause indefinitely because of it. The 54-year-old made the announcement Thursday … saying he can’t smell or taste anything. Fortunately, SVP said he has no

The Netflix Top 10 list won’t tell you how many people are watching a show, but it will tell you which shows people are watching the most. The Top 10 list for Monday, Dec. 21 finds the Chadwick Boseman and Viola Davis-starring film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom still at No. 1. It makes sense to see How the

Is there really such a thing as marital bliss? If we’re to believe Shameless Season 11 Episode 3, then probably not. Ian and Mickey have had some questionable storylines, but now that they’re married, they struggle to navigate the new normal for them. Bickering about their roles in the bedroom based on who brought the

Exclusive Dionne Warwick is getting her wish … Teyana Taylor wants to play the iconic singer on the small screen in a potential series!!! Here’s the deal … Dionne’s latest Twitter fun involved pitching Netflix on a series about her life and career, and she made clear she would only want to see Teyana cast

Back in my day, Christmas was a dead zone for television, with options being the 342nd viewing of A Christmas Story or some other holiday programming on repeat. You kids these days have it good! This week’s set of picks for the best shows and movies to watch doesn’t just look like every other week,

With Arrow ending earlier this year and Supergirl and Black Lightning following suit with their upcoming seasons, the Arrowverse is changing faster than Barry can run up the side of a building. There are talks of multiple new series and spin-offs joining the fold, and Superman & Lois already even has a premiere date! Before

Exclusive Just over a month after “Impeachment: American Crime Story” started filming … TMZ’s learned it’s been shut down due to COVID-19. Production sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … ‘Impeachment’ halted its production this week because members of the cast and crew tested positive for the virus. The exact number of cases is unclear

There are so many things to enjoy around the holiday season, no matter which holidays you’ll be celebrating. And even if the holidays have you stressed, there’s nothing like taking a break and snuggling up to watch a holiday movie to get you in the spirit. Many streaming sites have a plethora of holiday movies,

Meredith Grey is fighting for her life. Grey’s Anatomy Season 17 Episode 6 picked up with our titular surgeon in a better state than she’s been in recent episodes. Unfortunately, all of that came crashing down when she collapsed and, against her wishes, was put on a ventilator. It was a wild conclusion for the

Exclusive Phew! That’s the operative word after “Shameless” had to deal with a massive COVID-19 outbreak scare following tons of false-positive results on set … TMZ has learned. Production sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell TMZ … the set went into full panic mode after recent COVID tests revealed 18 positive results. We’re

It’s been over thirty-five years since A Christmas Story was released, but this charming tale remains a holiday essential and a familiar favorite. Adapted from Jean Shepherd’s short stories, the 1983 vignette-style film journeys back to the Christmas when then-9-year-old Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley) wanted nothing more than a grand new Red Ryder BB gun

For Life left things on an uneventful note for its winter finale. Most of the drama the promos teased about For Life Season 2 Episode 5 fizzled out with its resolution. And the hour ended with Aaron joining Marie and Jazz at the Wallace home, decorating the Christmas tree. It’s a pleasant enough end to