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UPDATE 10:07 AM PT — Walter Jones, who played the black ranger in ‘MMPR,’ tells TMZ … “He was an inspiration to so many people. His presence will be dearly missed. It’s so sad to lose another member of our Ranger family.” UPDATE He adds, “Jason was one of the biggest pranksters on the show.

Cheryl Burke is hanging up her boogie shoes on “Dancing With the Stars” — and while she’d love a seat at the judge’s table … it doesn’t sound like that’s gonna happen, at least for now. The longtime pro dancer and ‘DWTS’ staple — who’s been a recurring contestant for 26 seasons, and won twice

Play video content TMZ.com ‘Real Housewives’ star Lisa Rinna says she’d be down to have anyone on the reality show with her, Kathy Hilton included … this coming after Kathy said she’s not comin’ back unless Lisa is out. We got Lisa leaving Jayde’s Market in Bev Hills … and Kathy’s ultimatum doesn’t seem to

Play video content Jeffrey Dahmer‘s father says there were at least a couple opportunities to stop his son’s murder spree in its tracks — which he described in gruesome detail to Dr. Phil. Lionel Dahmer‘s interview with the TV host is included in a 3-day Dahmer special Phil and co. are airing this week …

Bill Maher put a bow on the 20th season of “Real Time” with words of hope … how ’bout Dem midterms!!! Bill is blown away by the election … if you followed him, he thought it would be a deathblow to democracy, but it was the opposite. As he said, Donald Trump may get credit

Jay Leno is on to a new stage of his recovery after his horrifying car fire accident — he’s undergoing treatment in a hyperbaric chamber for his burns. As you can see, the procedure requires Jay to lie down on his back in a tube-like chamber … with his arms and hands bandaged up. The

Ellen Pompeo is officially bidding farewell to “Grey’s Anatomy” … the series lead just said goodbye after reports of her leaving the long-running drama. Ellen made the announcement Thursday on social media, saying she’s “eternally grateful and humbled by the love and support,” she’s received the last 19 seasons playing Meredith Grey on the ABC

Play video content Jeffrey Dahmer‘s father is admitting he ignored a ton of warning signs about his killer son’s behavior, but it’s the why — which he shared with Dr. Phil — that will likely piss off the public. Lionel Dahmer got candid with the daytime TV host during his 3-day special on the Dahmer

Play video content BACKGRID Tim Allen just got done visiting Jay Leno in the hospital … and he says his close friend’s face isn’t going to be disfigured by severe burns suffered in a car fire. Tim saw Jay at the Grossman Burn Center in West Hills, CA Thursday and talked to the paparazzi on

Roslyn Singleton, known for her appearances on “America’s Got Talent” and “The Ellen Degeneres Show,” has died … following her battle with brain cancer. Roslyn recently “earned her wings,” according to her husband Ray, who confirmed she passed on Wednesday. He says she died “peacefully sleeping right at home where she wanted to be.” Waiting

The judge who presided over Casey Anthony’s criminal trial isn’t buying her latest explanation for the death of her daughter. Judge Belvin Perry Jr. tells TMZ … he doesn’t think Casey’s version of the events — namely, that her father George was responsible for 2-year-old Caylee‘s death — adds up based on what he remembers

Play video content BACKGRID Pete Davidson‘s gonna mess around and get himself an NBA contract, ’cause no one rebounds like this guy … who now looks pretty official with Emily Ratajkowski. Pete and the model/actress suffered a case of new couple interruptus Wednesday night in NYC, but they persevered … and these images are now

Candace Cameron Bure says she has love for everybody — after facing a rash of criticism for comments she made about focusing on “traditional” families on her new network — but she isn’t backing down on her position. The new chief creative officer at the Great American Family network released a statement Monday, saying in

Former “Empire” star Bryshere Gray has been cuffed once again — this time for allegedly violating his probation … after pleading guilty last year to aggravated assault. According to legal docs obtained by TMZ … cops in Maricopa, AZ were called by a woman last week, claiming the 2 were seeing each other but telling

Brian Laundrie‘s family wants an apology from “Celebrity Jeopardy!” after the game show used Gabby Petito‘s murder and Brian’s suicide as a clue. Laundrie family attorney, Steven Bertolino, tells TMZ … “The entire Laundrie family is appalled and concurs with all of the comments on social media on how distasteful this was. I believe an

Play video content TMZ.com Dr. Phil is uncovering a terrifying Jeffrey Dahmer tale — 2 men raped, beaten and tortured by him who say the Dahmer in the Netflix series is not the “cold-blooded killer” they encountered. Dr. Phil joined us Tuesday on “TMZ Live” … telling us about several interviews he conducted for his

Jay Leno could have died in the fire that erupted in his Burbank garage — it was that serious — and we’ve learned it was a friend of his who may have saved his life. Jay tells TMZ from his hospital bed …  he was working on his 1907 White Steam Car in his famed