Gavin MacLeod — a veteran TV actor, famous for roles on “The Love Boat” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” — has died … TMZ has learned. MacLeod passed away overnight early Saturday morning at his home in Palm Desert, CA — where he was surrounded by loved ones and caretakers … this according to
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Bill Cosby struck out on his attempt to get released from prison … the parole board denied his request. Cosby was denied parole this month, with the Pennsylvania Parole Board saying a lot of factors went into its decision to rule against the comedian. For instance, they say he didn’t participate in a treatment program
Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer were sooo close to being the real-life Rachel and Ross … but alas, the timing just wasn’t right. Jen and David reveal — during the “Friends: The Reunion” special — they had mad crushes on each other! David, in particular, said he had a major crush on Jen during the
Play video content Discovery It’s that time again, “Shark Week,” and Discovery is rolling it out … and we got this promo that’s absolutely hilarious!!! The video starts out with a couple old ladies sitting on a park bench while feeding some birds, with one gal trying to tell her friend her favorite thing about
The search for Ellen‘s successor didn’t take long, and doesn’t come as much of a surprise … “The Kelly Clarkson Show” will take over the slot currently held by “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” after her 19th season concludes. NBC made the announcement that Clarkson‘s show — currently in its second season and airing in all
The Great One is out — NHL legend Wayne Gretzky is stepping down from his role with the Edmonton Oilers after nearly 5 years … and he’s reportedly got his next gig already lined up!!! 60-year-old Gretzky served as the Oilers’ Alternate Governor/V. Chairman since October 2016 … working on the commercial side of the
Mark York — best known for playing Billy Merchant in the early goings of “The Office” — has died following an illness. The actor died last week at Miami Valley Hospital in Ohio. His death came quickly after the illness surfaced, but the exact cause of death has not been disclosed. York grew up in
Bryshere Gray — known for his role as Hakeem Lyon on “Empire” — has entered a guilty plea in his domestic violence case … and he’ll have to spend some time behind bars. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Gray pled guilty to felony aggravated assault and, as part of his plea agreement,
Lady Gaga says she was never the same after she was raped as a teenager … explaining the way she underwent a “total psychotic break.” The singer explains the trauma that followed being raped at 19 years old in a new series with Oprah and Prince Harry, “The Me You Can’t See,” saying her body
Elyes Gabel — who starred in all 4 seasons as the computer genius on “Scorpion” — allegedly flew into a violent rage … after cops say his girlfriend accused him of shoving and choking her in a profanity-laced argument that turned violent. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Gabel’s GF told cops she and Gabel
Play video content TMZ.com Ryan Seacrest is sharing the secret to his immaculate feet, so grab a pen and paper to take some notes … if “gawgeous” dogs are your thing. Ryan joined us Thursday on “TMZ Live” and we asked him about his footcare routine after his co-host Kelly Ripa sent folks into a
The long-awaited, highly-anticipated “Friends” reunion is suffering from a major case of buzzkill … at least for fans who don’t like James Corden … or are worried about Matthew Perry‘s health. News that “The Late Late Show” host will be hosting the “Friends” special on HBO later this month has many on social media miffed
Courtney Stodden says the non-binary community got a huge ally in their corner when Demi Lovato came out as a member … and Courtney has zero doubt DL’s announcement will save lives going forward. Courtney tells TMZ … a celebrity of Demi’s caliber coming out as non-binary will help the community feel validated, and make
Billy Porter is HIV-positive — something he’s known since 2007 when he was first diagnosed, but he’s opening up about it now because, as he says … “The truth is healing.” The “Pose” star says after his HIV was first detected 14 years ago, shame and fear drove him to keep it a secret …
Paul Mooney — the longtime comedian, writer and actor known best for his work with Richard Pryor — has died from a heart attack … TMZ has learned. According to his family … Mooney died Wednesday morning at his home in Oakland. We’re told the paramedics tried unsuccessfully to revive him after he suffered a
Prince Harry and Oprah just dropped the first trailer for their mental health documentary … and it shows them opening up about their own pain, alongside other famous and non-famous people. The preview of “The Me You Can’t See” starts with the project’s executive producers chatting about the mental health crisis around the world …
Bonnie Somerville, famous for playing a detective on “NYPD Blue,” had a run-in with real cops on the opposite coast … police in L.A. say she was drunk behind the wheel. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … cops were getting calls around 10 PM Sunday night for a car stopped in traffic on the 405
Matt Barnes was a tough guy on the court, but he’s looking to make people laugh it off … with the ex-NBA forward landing his own comedy series with Showtime!!! 41-year-old Barnes has reportedly struck a deal with the TV network and Lionsgate to develop “The Education of Matt Barnes,” a half-hour scripted comedy series