NEWS AND GAMES

JoJo Siwa thinks she's already got a leg up on her "Dancing with the Stars" competition ... she's one half of the show's first-ever same-sex pairing ... and thinks it gives her an edge. We got JoJo heading into the 'DWTS' studio Tuesday in Los… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/jojo-siwa-dancing-with-the-stars-first-same-sex-pairing-advantage-two-women-edge/

Jake Paul's retirement lasted a whopping 25 hours ... 'cause the YouTube superstar-turned-boxer says he's officially back in the fight game again. "Updated status: I’m coming out of retirement," Paul tweeted on Tuesday. Hey, we tried to warn ya… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/jake-paul-unretires-from-boxing-one-day-after-retiring/

Britney Spears says her dad is trying to extort her on his way of the conservatorship and she's not having it. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Britney points out her father's already admitted it's in her best interests for him to step… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/britney-spears-jamie-extortion-conservatorship/

John Schneider's production studio lot in Louisiana has been ravaged by Hurricane Ida, and while his life was spared, the actor needs some help. The 'Dukes of Hazzard' star's movie/TV magic sanctuary in Holden, LA got torn up this week as Ida… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/john-schneider-studios-hurricane-ida-ask-help/

Simone Biles' romance with Jonathan Owens may need to go more long distance than usual this football season ... 'cause the Houston Texans have just cut the gymnast's boyfriend. The Texans made the move in paring down their roster to 53 on Tuesday… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/simone-biles-jonathan-owens-houston-texans-cut-nfl-boyfriend-gymnastics/

Forget about where Justin Bieber gets his peaches -- the better question is where he shaves his legs ... at least based on this hilarious billboard swap that has him slipping into Kim Kardashian's underwear line. Check out this giant tower-sized… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/justin-bieber-building-ad-bottom-half-replaced-with-skims-ad/

Dale Brisby is getting hyped as 2021's version of Joe Exotic -- and while he does have a new show on Netflix, Dale says there's one huge difference ... he's not behind bars!!! The star of "How To Be a Cowboy" joined us Tuesday on "TMZ Live" to tell… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/how-to-be-a-cowboy-netflix-dale-brisby-next-joe-exotic-tiger-king/

Gene Simmons is the latest KISS member to come down with COVID-19 -- and with both its frontmen coping with the virus -- the band's been forced to cancel several upcoming tour dates. KISS announced Tuesday it'll postpone its next 4 tour dates as… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/gene-simmons-tests-positive-covid-19-kiss-tour-dates-postponed/

DaBaby's answered the call of a number of HIV organizations for him to become educated on HIV following his homophobic comments ... so he did, and then delivered an apology. According to the U.S. HIV awareness orgs ... DaBaby met with 9 groups to… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/dababy-hiv-aids-comments-homophobic-organizations/

Soulja Boy is ready to settle his beef with Kanye West the ol' fashioned way -- by throwing hands -- telling TMZ Sports he wants to come face-to-face with Ye for a celeb boxing match for the ages. Draco recently threatened to beat up West on social… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/soulja-boy-challenges-kanye-to-boxing-match-settle-our-beef-in-the-ring/

Luciane Piane -- a former producer and judge on "RuPaul's Drag Race" -- was arrested this week for making what cops describe as drunken phone calls ... TMZ has learned. Oceanside PD tells us Piane was booked Monday for public intoxication, but they… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/rupaul-drag-race-ex-producer-lucian-piane-arrested/

Louis Gossett Jr. isn't hanging up his acting career anytime soon -- so says the Oscar winner himself, and his reasons are interesting. We got the acclaimed actor at LAX where we asked about his prolific and prolonged career ... even at this point… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/louis-gossett-jr-never-stop-acting-no-retirement/

Ric Flair's barbed wire bat -- the one he used to smash and bloody Mick Foley's face at SummerSlam in 2006 -- just sold for nearly $20K at auction. TMZ Sports has learned the Lucille-like bat, which was on the block at Goldin Auctions, was bid on… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/ric-flair-barbed-wire-bat-2006-summerslam-match-vs-mick-foley-sells-for-20k/

Amadeu Campos Silva -- a promising young bull rider -- died after a "terrible accident" at an event in California on Sunday, the Professional Bull Riders announced. He was 22 years old. Campos was riding a bull named Classic Man during the… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/pro-bull-rider-amadeu-campos-silva-dead-22-accident-while-competing/

Cam Newton is a Patriot no more ... New England has released the veteran QB in a shocking move. The Pats announced the cut on Tuesday ... paving the way for rookie Mac Jones to be the starter in New England going forward. Newton hasn't exactly lit… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/cam-newton-new-england-patriots-release-nfl/

There is rarely a company today that has not at least part of their environment… Malware Analysis Online: Why You Need It Now For Your Cloud Environment on Latest Hacking News . source https://latesthackingnews.com/2021/08/31/malware-analysis-online-why-you-need-it-now-for-your-cloud-environment/

Bangkok Airways admitted the data breach happened following an unfortunate cyber attack. While they didn’t… Bangkok Airways Disclosed Data Breach Following A Possible Ransomware Attack on Latest Hacking News . source https://latesthackingnews.com/2021/08/31/bangkok-airways-disclosed-data-breach-following-a-possible-ransomware-attack/

Heads up, crypto users. Another cryptocurrency exchange has suffered a cyber attack losing assets worth… Cream Finance Crypto Exchange Hacked – Lost $29 Million To Attackers on Latest Hacking News . source https://latesthackingnews.com/2021/08/31/cream-finance-crypto-exchange-hacked-lost-29-million-to-attackers/

Scott Disick's had it with Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's steamy PDA pics, but his search for an ally went awry ... and now he just looks like a petty, jealous ex. Younes Bendjima -- who dated Kourtney from 2016 to 2018 -- leaked a DM… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/scott-disick-younes-bendjima-leaks-dm-mocking-kourtney-travis-pda/

Here's a painfully dramatic picture ... the last U.S. soldier leaving war-torn Afghanistan following a 20-year battle that's, arguably, changed nothing in the country. His name is Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue, commander of the 82nd Airborne Division,… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/maj-gen-chris-donahue-last-us-soldier-leaves-afghanistan-20-years/

The U.S. Marine who got relieved of his duties for criticizing the U.S. Afghanistan pull-out is beating his bosses to the punch by quitting -- but not before going off about a psych evaluation he says he was asked to undergo, and lots more. Lt.… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/marine-lt-colonel-stuart-scheller-mental-health-afghanistan-resign/

Matthew Mindler's mom says he struggled with severe anxiety issues for years, and yet ... prior to his suicide, she says he seemed to be enjoying his 1st week of college. The late child actor's mother, Monica Mindler, tells TMZ ... Matthew moved… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/matthew-mindler-crippling-anxiety-child-actor-dead-disappearance-suicide/

Jay Cutler might be having problems playing the field after splitting with Kristin Cavallari, but she's doing just fine ... TMZ's learned she's dating a big country star. According to our sources ... Kristin and singer Chase Rice have been seeing… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/kristin-cavallari-dating-chase-rice/

P!nk seems quite concerned a teen influencer is being used by her parents in an unsettling way -- but the kid's speaking for herself, saying she is in the driver's seat here. Piper Rockelle -- a YouTuber who just turned 14 -- tells TMZ ... "The… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/piper-rockelle-responds-pinks-exploitation-claim-calls-bs/

Georgia native Russell Horning -- or better known as Backpack Kid -- was a young teenager when he began to gain fame for his viral video comprised of original dance moves on social media ... but it wasn't until superstar Rihanna shared BK's vids on… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/31/backpack-kid-russell-horning-floss-then-and-now-photos/

Soulja Boy is still steaming over being left off Kanye West's new album ... telling us Ye is nothing but a time waster and a coward! We got Soulja at a Shell gas station in Calabasas on Monday and asked him about getting cut from "Donda" ... and… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/30/soulja-boy-kanye-west-left-off-album-donda-time-waster-remote-control-beef/

Ellen DeGeneres just expanded her real estate portfolio ... scooping up a home in Beverly Hills. Our real estate sources tell us the talk show host dropped a cool $8.5 million for the 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home. The place is 4,614 square feet and… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/30/ellen-degeneres-buys-beverly-hills-home/

A Southern California teacher is in the hot seat for suggesting her students pledge allegiance to the Pride flag ... instead of the American flag. The lady's name is Kristin Pitzen, and she works for the Newport Mesa School District in Orange… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/30/orange-county-teacher-students-pledge-allegiance-pride-flag/

Lil Nas X wants the world to know he has no beef with Tony Hawk -- 'cause the rapper hung out and skated with the legend ... just days after calling out the double standard between his Satan shoes and Hawk's blood-painted skateboard. Of course,… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/30/lil-nas-x-skates-tony-hawk-no-bad-blood-here/

Matthew Mindler, the child actor known for his role in "Our Idiot Brother," died by suicide ... according to officials. The Lancaster County Coroner’s Office tells TMZ ... Mindler's manner of death has been ruled suicide, but the cause of death… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/30/child-actor-matthew-mindler-died-by-suicide/

Kenya Moore is going to be super busy soon, because she's about to join the cast of another TV show ... and show off her ballroom moves!!! The 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star is joining the cast of "Dancing With The Stars" for the show's upcoming… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/30/rhoa-star-kenya-moore-joins-dwts-for-season-30/

Sharon Stone has lost someone near and dear to her -- her baby nephew, River, has died ... just days after she announced his organs had given out on him. The actress provided a tragic update Monday, saying the 11-month-old had passed away ... and… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/30/sharon-stone-says-11-month-old-nephew-has-died-total-organ-failure/

"Tyron, let your hands go! F*** it!!!" If you were wondering what Dave Chappelle was yelling during the Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley fight, TMZ Sports has you covered ... 'cause we just got video of the comedy legend in the stands Sunday night --… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/30/dave-chappelle-loses-it-at-paul-woodley-fight-do-it-for-the-culture/

A serious security vulnerability in Annke Network Video Recorder (NVR) could allow critical remote code… Critical Vulnerability In Annke Network Video Recorder Could Allow RCE Attacks on Latest Hacking News . source https://latesthackingnews.com/2021/08/30/critical-vulnerability-in-annke-network-video-recorder-could-allow-rce-attacks/

One of the oldest and the largest libraries in the US, the Boston Public Library,… Boston Public Library Suffers Outages Following A Cyber Attack on Latest Hacking News . source https://latesthackingnews.com/2021/08/30/boston-public-library-suffers-outages-following-a-cyber-attack/

The firm’s CEO has finally come up with an update about the breach that affected… T-Mobile Breach Update: CEO Confirmed Brute Force Attack On Network on Latest Hacking News . source https://latesthackingnews.com/2021/08/30/t-mobile-breach-update-ceo-confirmed-brute-force-attack-on-network/

The notorious Ragnarok ransomware has seemingly shut down its operations. Although the gang didn’t appear… Ragnarok Ransomware Released Decryption Keys With No Formal Departure Notice on Latest Hacking News . source https://latesthackingnews.com/2021/08/30/ragnarok-ransomware-released-decryption-keys-with-no-formal-departure-notice/

Another viable spying strategy has surfaced online as researchers teamed up to leverage optical changes… Glowworm Attack Retrieves Sound From Devices Via LED Indicators on Latest Hacking News . source https://latesthackingnews.com/2021/08/30/glowworm-attack-retrieves-sound-from-devices-via-led-indicators/

Samsung has recently disclosed a feature already available with its TV sets that can disable… Samsung Release TV Block Feature That Disables Stolen TVs Remotely on Latest Hacking News . source https://latesthackingnews.com/2021/08/30/samsung-release-tv-block-feature-that-disables-stolen-tvs-remotely/

NSO’s Pegasus spyware keeps making it to the news due to its high stealth functionalities… New iOS Zero-Click Exploited In Bahrain To Deploy Pegasus Spyware on Latest Hacking News . source https://latesthackingnews.com/2021/08/30/new-ios-zero-click-exploited-in-bahrain-to-deploy-pegasus-spyware/

A malicious update to the FMWhatsApp WhatsApp mod infects target Android devices with the Triada… Malicious WhatsApp Mod FMWhatsapp Delivers Trojan On Android Devices on Latest Hacking News . source https://latesthackingnews.com/2021/08/30/malicious-whatsapp-mod-fmwhatsapp-delivers-trojan-on-android-devices/

As people continue to scramble to flee Afghanistan, so too are a number of four-legged allies ... and one guy's nonprofit is in desperate need of a major donor to make it happen. His name's Joshua Hosler, President of Veteran Sheepdogs of America… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/30/military-dogs-kabul-evacuation-nonprofit-pleads-for-help/

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's romantic Italian getaway is sailing on ... on a gondola in Venice. The lovebirds did the tourist thing Monday during their ongoing Euro vacation, getting comfy cozy together in the sea vessel on a seat shaped… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/30/kourtney-kardashian-travis-barker-gondola-ride-venice/

Just before Jake Paul won his boxing match over Tyron Woodley on Sunday ... several fans beat the hell out of each other in the stands at the arena -- and the scrap was VIOLENT. The melee took place just prior to Paul and Woodley's walkouts ...… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/30/jake-paul-tyron-woodley-fans-stands-fight-punches-ohio/

Jennifer Lopez was letting it all hang out this weekend for Dolce & Gabbana -- and that goes doubly for her outfit ... which you almost could've scanned yourself at a checkout line. She was down in Venice Saturday for a fashion show put on by… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/30/j-lo-jennifer-lopez-dolce-and-gabanna-cape-outfit-price-tag-venice-fashion-show/

With so many companies turning to remote work, sensitive enterprise data is flying across the… 7 Security Tools to Safeguard Enterprise Data on Latest Hacking News . source https://latesthackingnews.com/2021/08/30/7-security-tools-to-safeguard-enterprise-data/

Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepdaughter got into an argument with her lover and punched him in the face ... at least that's what he told cops, who busted her for domestic violence. According to the police report, obtained by TMZ, cops in Honolulu got… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/30/dog-the-bounty-hunter-daughter-arrested-domestic-violence/

Celebrity chef Cat Cora's estranged wife will have plenty of options in the single lane ... 'cause she scored not one, not two, but THREE cars in her divorce settlement. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ ... the judge signed off on Nicole… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/30/celebrity-chef-cat-cora-estranged-wife-scores-3-cars-divorce-settlement/

Adam "Pacman" Jones says he belongs in the Hall of Fame on either the 1st or 2nd ballot ... telling TMZ Sports he believes he was a better special teamer than Devin Hester. The former Tennessee Titans superstar made the claim to us before his big… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/30/pacman-jones-hall-of-fame-nfl-devin-hester/

'Married to Medicine' star Lia Dias just got hit with divorce papers -- and now we've learned there are claims of abuse between her and her husband. Lia filed for and was granted a temporary restraining order this week -- just days after her hubby,… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/30/married-to-medicine-lia-dias-colin-dv-claims-tro-divorce/

Lizzo has weighed in on the King/Queen of Pop debate -- and she's stirring the pot big time by crowning the great Janet Jackson as the latter ... which has Madonna fans up in arms. The singer dished her rankings Sunday -- this after Justin Bieber… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/29/lizzo-pisses-off-madonna-fans-janet-jackson-queen-of-pop/

NeNe Leakes had to make a very personal confession after someone came at her sideways for not giving them a birthday shout-out ... revealing her husband is on his death bed. The 'RHOA' alum popped up at the Linnethia Lounge in Duluth, GA ... which… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/29/nene-leakes-calls-out-club-goers-for-bday-request-says-husband-is-dying/

Kanye West hosting Marilyn Manson at his latest "Donda" event has spurred a reaction from one of the latter's most notable accusers ... Evan Rachel Wood's got a response, in song. The actress hit the Bourbon Room in Hollywood Saturday night, where… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/29/evan-rachel-wood-performs-you-get-what-you-give-response-to-kanye-hosting-marilyn-manson/

Not even Oprah is safe from a years-later look back at questionable behavior -- including an interview she did with Dolly Parton that's now under the microscope ... with a 2021 lens. Clips from the 2003 sit-down with the iconic country singer… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/29/oprah-interview-with-dolly-parton-resurfaces-twitter/

Ed Asner -- one the most prolific actors to ever have done it -- has died. His reps confirm to TMZ that EA passed away Sunday surrounded by family. No other details about the circumstances of his death have emerged. The family issued a statement… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/29/ed-asner-mary-tyler-moore-show-lou-grant-dead-dies/

Ron Bushy -- the longtime drummer of rock band Iron Butterfly -- has died ... TMZ has learned. Bushy passed away Sunday morning at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles -- this according to his family members ... several of whom were by his side,… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/29/iron-butterfly-drummer-ron-bushy-dead-dies/

Love has no bounds and no borders ... thus Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker continued their love fest in Italy. Trav and Kourt were exploring the sites in Portofino as they walked hand in hand. They were both covered in large, almost-matching… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/29/kourtney-kardashian-travis-barker-hold-hands-portofino-italy/

Well, it finally happened ... "Donda" is out!!! Kanye finally released his long-awaited album ... this, after multiple listening parties and would-be release dates that came and went. The album, which has 26 songs, hit Apple Music and Spotify… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/29/kanye-west-releases-donda-album-apple-spotify/

Beyonce and Jay-Z celebrated an anniversary Saturday night ... the 18th anniversary of 40/40. A ton of celebs hit the party, including Megan Thee Stallion, Swiss Beats, Quincy Jones, Meek Mill, Remy Ma, Lil Uzi Vert, Van Jones, Pusha-T, Joe Budden,… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/29/jay-z-and-beyonce-celebrate-40-40-club-anniversary/

Just when we thought it was dunzo, Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson hit the town together Saturday night, signaling they could be back together ... MAYBE. Khloe and Tristan hit up the birthday party of LeBron James' wife, Savannah ... who… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/29/khloe-kardashian-tristan-thompson-lebron-james-wife-birthday-party-back-together/

A woman fleeing Afghanistan gave birth on a Turkish Airlines flight headed for the U.K. ... but the citizenship of the baby is something of a mystery. Soman Noori, a 26-year-old Afghan with 2 kids, was on board the jet when she started having… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/29/afghanistan-child-born-citizenship-refugee-birth-us-aircraft/

Justin Bieber has left every other artist on Spotify in the dust -- hitting a major milestone by attracting the most listeners ever, which begs the question ... is he MJ's heir apparent??? The Biebs broke a record this week ... raking in the most… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/28/justin-bieber-becomes-spotify-most-listened-to-artist-ever/

President John F. Kennedy had an affair with a 20-year-old college student on-and-off for years -- until he phased her out, making her feel used ... so claims the alleged mistress. 83-year-old Diana de Vegh detailed the romance that she claims… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/28/jfk-john-f-kennedy-mistress-affair-radcliffe-weinstein-ailes/

As if it wasn't obvious before, Adele is officially in LeBron's orbit -- because she was partying alongside him, his NBA buddies and his agent/her BF ... all to celebrate the King's wife's bday. Savannah James hit the big 3-5 Friday night ... and… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/28/adele-parties-boyfriend-rich-paul-lebron-james-wife-savannah-birthday/

Kanye West and Drake's beef has trickled into real life harassment -- some fan(s) of the latter took it upon themselves to hit up Ye's childhood home with some hateful words in tow. Photos surfaced this weekend of three different signs that appear… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/28/drake-fans-vandalize-kanye-west-childhood-home-signs-burnt-out/

Due to privacy blunders in Microsoft Power Apps, many firms from different sectors leaked data… Misconfigurations in Microsoft Power Apps Leaked Millions Of Records From Multiple Firms on Latest Hacking News . source https://latesthackingnews.com/2021/08/28/misconfigurations-in-microsoft-power-apps-leaked-millions-of-records-from-multiple-firms/

Numerous critical security vulnerabilities riddled the file manager plugin elFinder. Exploiting these bugs could allow… Multiple Vulnerabilities Spotted In elFinder File Manager WordPress Plugin on Latest Hacking News . source https://latesthackingnews.com/2021/08/28/multiple-vulnerabilities-spotted-in-elfinder-file-manager-wordpress-plugin/

James Corden hit the streets with Camila Cabello Friday for a skit that was fun and funny, but maybe not COVID-safe. James and Camila were in West Hollywood for a Cinderella spoof. James played the mouse, Camilla was Cinderella and Billy Porter was… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/28/james-corden-smokes-blunt-cinderella-skit-camila-cabello-covid/

Bill Maher was true to form Friday night, accusing conservatives of "over-romanticizing" America while liberals do just the opposite ... and his words were blistering. The "Real Time" host drew a contrast between immigrants who fled brutal… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/28/bill-maher-real-time-afghanistan-america-us/

A Marine Corp lieutenant was swiftly disciplined after railing on the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other military leaders for bungling the disastrous exit from Afghanistan. Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, a… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/28/marine-corp-lt-lieutenant-video-criticizing-military-brass/

Don't let these two almost identical images of Bella Hadid have you feeling confused! Take a real close look at the photos here and see if you can spot any of the sneaky switches that have been made to trick ya! The model was seen out and about… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/28/whats-the-big-frigin-difference/

Kim Kardashian's wedding dress cameo at Kanye West's "Donda" show wasn't a total kumbaya for the pair's marriage, but things behind the scenes are drastically improving for the former couple. Sources close to K & Y tell us ... there actually is… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/28/kim-kanye-divorce-working-on-relationship-privately-donda-show-wedding-dress/

Carole Baskin's closing the door on Joe Exotic's former zoo for good -- or at least for 100 years -- by selling the property with the stipulation it can't become a zoo again for a century ... and the owners can have nothing to do with 'Tiger King.'… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/28/carole-baskin-sells-joe-exotics-old-zoo-property-it-cant-be-a-zoo-ever-again/

Kim K is ride or die when it comes to Kanye's career, but does it go beyond that? And, there's high drama at 'Jeopardy!' over Alex's replacement. So, we gotta ask ... source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/28/polls-you-be-the-judge/

Usain Bolt isn't mincing words, flat-out telling TMZ Sports that Tyreek Hill can NOT beat him in a race ... and he's fully willing to prove it on the track!! And, he'll even risk one of his 8 Olympic gold medals. We spoke to the 35-year-old track… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/28/usain-bolt-down-to-race-kc-chiefs-wr-nfl-fastest-man-tyreek-hill/

"Entourage" creator Doug Ellin says it's about time his famous show got the reboot treatment ... and he's got the main cast on board for another go around ... but it's Mark Wahlberg who Doug needs to make it happen. We got Doug leaving his… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/28/entourage-creator-doug-ellin-reboot-hbo-mark-wahlberg/

Jannine Barossa -- one of the stars of the hit Netflix show "Instant Hotel" -- has died. Jannine passed away peacefully ... surrounded by family, including her husband, Mark, and daughter, Hollie. The cause of death is currently not known, but it… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/28/instant-hotel-star-fan-favorite-jannine-barossa-dead/

It's clear that before these kiddos were making a name for themselves, they were just a couple of kids focused on their studies! And, with school in session again, it seems like the perfect time for a throw-back to school moment ... So we're taking… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/28/celebrity-yearbook-photos-guess-who/

Erika Jayne's estranged husband's legal problems are now an even bigger problem for her -- she's been sued for $25 million by the trustee handling Tom Girardi's law firm's bankruptcy case. According to the suit ... "The Real Housewives of Beverly… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/erika-jayne-sued-25-million-tom-girardi-bankruptcy-case/

Chrissy Teigen admits everything she does is a little extra, and that's why she was ready and willing to break down a wall in her home to rescue her pet hamster, Peanut Butter. We got Chrissy leaving Brighton Medical in Los Angeles on Friday and… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/chrissy-teigen-save-pet-hamster-break-wall-cancel-club-forgiveness/

Kanye West may have put on a buzz-worthy show in Chicago for his third "Donda" listening event, but the showing for vaccinations wasn't great ... only 13 attendees got the shot. A spokesperson from the Illinois Department of Public Health tells TMZ… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/kanye-wests-donda-event-chicago-only-13-vaccinations/

Sirhan Sirhan, the man who assassinated Robert F. Kennedy, is one very large step closer to getting out of prison ... because he's just been granted parole. Sirhan got the news Friday, finally getting the green light in his 16th parole hearing.… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/robert-f-kennedy-assassin-sirhan-sirhan-granted-parole/

Kendall Jenner and Devin Booker are full steam ahead as they try to make out on every stretch of sea in Italy ... and this time the PDA is going down off the Amalfi Coast. The supermodel and the NBA star took their yacht to Positano to kick off the… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/kendall-jenner-devin-booker-pda-yacht-tour-italy-positano-coast-amalfi/

Rev. Jesse Jackson's COVID-19 symptoms are abating while his battle with Parkinson's is becoming more of a challenge ... this according to his family. Jackson's son, Jonathan, just provided a health update on his parents, also revealing his mother,… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/rev-jesse-jackson-covid-symptoms-improving-parkinsons-getting-worse/

Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian are becoming quite the jet-setting couple ... now halfway around the world for a romantic getaway in Italy. Trav and Kourt are spent their Friday lounging on a beach in San Fruttuoso. The small town in Genoa is… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/travis-barker-kourtney-kardashian-italy-getaway-trip/

Dog the Bounty Hunter's moving forward with his wedding to Francie Frane despite the rift with his daughters ... because TMZ's learned he just filed for a marriage license. According to a filing with the recorder's office ... the reality TV star… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/dog-the-bounty-hunter-files-marriage-license-family-drama/

Sgt. Chris Wilson, a game warden from Texas who appeared in the reality TV show "Lone Star Law," is dead after losing his battle with coronavirus ... TMZ has confirmed. A rep for the Department tells TMZ, "Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/lone-star-law-game-warden-dead-dies-covid-coronavirus-chris-wilson/

Gene Simmons says his KISS co-founder, Paul Stanley, is not feeling great after catching COVID, but he's going to be just fine thanks to the vaccine ... and Gene's urging everyone to get their shots too. The famous rock 'n' roller joined "TMZ Live"… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/gene-simmons-paul-stanley-covid-delta-kiss-precaution/

Britney Spears might've thought this battery case with her housekeeper would "go nowhere" -- but she's not out of the woods yet ... we're told it's now been handed over to prosecutors who will make the call on whether Britney is hit with a criminal… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/britney-spears-housekeeper-battery-case-submitted-da-possible-charges/

TMZ Sports has obtained LAPD body camera footage of Jaxson Hayes' arrest ... and the NBA hooper appears to shove a police officer, sending him careening into a wall. The video starts with cops approaching 6'11, 220-pound Hayes outside his GF's L.A.… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/lapd-release-jaxson-hayes-body-cam-police-officer-shoved-into-wall-nba-pelicans/

Matthew Mindler, the former child actor famous for starring opposite Paul Rudd in "Our Idiot Brother," has gone missing from his college in Pennsylvania ... according to police. A freshman at Millersville University in Millersville, PA, Matthew has… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/child-actor-matthew-mindler-missing-college-millersville-university/

Beyonce's mom is out for blood against those who've turned her daughter's Tiffany campaign into a controversy about blood diamonds. Tina Knowles went off on Instagram on all the "socially conscious activist[s]" who've called out Bey for wearing the… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/tina-knowles-defends-beyonce-for-wearing-tiffany-diamond/

Sharon Stone's dealing with another heartbreaking family situation -- she says her baby nephew was found in his crib with total organ failure ... and he needs a miracle. The actress is asking for prayers for her 11-month-old godson, River Stone,… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/sharon-stone-nephew-river-organ-failure-prayers-miracle/

The U.S. Capitol Police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt during the January 6 riot has revealed himself publicly and strongly defends his actions ... saying it was a last resort, but necessary. The 28-year veteran officer, Michael Byrd, told… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/capitol-officer-michael-byrd-defends-shooting-ashli-babbitt-riot/

Folks are donating air miles to fly refugees -- like those in Afghanistan -- out of harm's way ... and celebs like Jennifer Aniston and Phoebe Bridgers have supercharged the effort that now boasts 200 million miles!!! Celebs are helping raise… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/miles-4-migrants-raise-over-200-million-miles-refugees-celebs-raise-awareness/

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro says he's cleaned himself up and he's getting ready to come back to reality TV. We got Ronnie at Avra in Beverly Hills on Thursday and he told our photog he's 4 months sober and planning to return to 'Jersey Shore' by the end of… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/ronnie-ortiz-magro-returning-jersey-shore-season-five-sober/

Farrah Abraham has moved on from her feud with Chrissy Teigen ... she's now going off on Harvard -- yes, that Harvard -- claiming she was the victim of "educational abuse" and promising legal action against the University. We got the former "Teen… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/farrah-abraham-slams-harvard-threatens-lawsuit/

Afghan-American actor Ali Olomi is heartbroken about what's going on in Afghanistan, and sadly ... he expects it to get even worse. We got Ali out in L.A. Thursday as news was pouring in about the attacks at the Kabul airport -- which left at least… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/ali-olomi-expects-afghanistan-attacks-to-continue-positive-prayers/

Adam "Pacman" Jones is ready to whoop some serious ass in his boxing debut ... telling TMZ Sports he expects to have his hand raised at Rough N' Rowdy Friday night!! The 37-year-old ex-NFL star has taken his talents to fighting after retiring from… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/pacman-jones-guarantees-win-rough-n-rowdy-boxing-match-ready-to-f-ing-go/

Florida native Alexa Vega (now Alexa PenaVega) was only 12 years old when she landed the breakout role as Carmen Cortez -- who teams up with her brother to thwart Floop's evil plans -- in the 2001 family action film "Spy Kids" and the follow-up… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/27/alexa-vega-carmen-cortez-spy-kids-then-and-now-photos/

Kim Kardashian did more than just support her former hubby from the audience, she got involved in the action too, wearing a wedding dress!!! Kanye's performance at Soldier Field in Chicago Thursday night featured plenty of guest appearances --… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/kim-kardashian-wedding-dress-kanye-west-donda/

Kanye West has a lot of people scratching their heads ... his "Donda" listening event has started in Chicago with appearances from DaBaby and Marilyn Manson. West packed fans into Chicago's Soldier Field Thursday night, the event was supposed to… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/kanye-donda-dababy-marilyn-manson-jay-z/

Kanye West fans are probably hoping there's a "Beetlejuice" situation with his "Donda" album -- after the third listening party it'll magically appear -- but regardless ... Kim Kardashian and their kids are in attendance once again. As you probably… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/kim-kardashian-and-kids-attend-kanyes-chicago-donda-event/

Paul Stanley has tested positive for COVID-19, and now KISS won't be taking the stage for a scheduled concert in Pennsylvania ... TMZ has learned. Sources close to Paul tell TMZ ... the KISS lead singer is fully vaccinated and feeling fine despite… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/paul-stanley-tests-positive-for-covid-19-kiss-concert-canceled/

Jay Cutler admitted he hasn't had much fun dating since his split with Kristin Cavallari ... explaining that getting back into the scene has been "hard as hell." The ex-NFL star made the revelation on his "Uncut with Jay Cutler" podcast this week… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/jay-cutler-kristin-cavallari-dating-hell-podcast-nfl/

President Biden just delivered an unmistakable threat to terrorists responsible for the suicide bombings in Afghanistan that killed at least a dozen U.S. service members ... and he got emotional doing it. Biden offered this not-so-subtle warning to… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/president-biden-warning-kabul-airport-attack-bombing-hunt-you-down-make-you-pay/

Demi Lovato -- who recently revealed they're "California sober" -- certainly isn't scared to flaunt the lifestyle ... sharing vids of a visit to a pot farm and enjoying the product. Demi posted pics and vids from their visit to the growing site for… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/demi-lovato-visits-pot-farm-smokes-weed-instagram/

"True Life: Crime" is taking a deep dive into the fatal shooting of Darrien Hunt for its season 2 finale ... and one of show host Dometi Pongo's goals is to have the case re-opened. The MTV host joined "TMZ Live" Thursday and said Darrien's family… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/true-life-crime-dometi-pongo-season-2-finale-darrien-hunt-utah-shooting/

Absolute chaos broke out at the Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley press conference just now ... with the UFC star's own MOTHER getting into it with the YouTuber's camp!!! It all went down after the two fighters faced off and posed for pictures ... with… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/jake-paul-crew-heated-altercation-tyron-woodley-mom/

Kendall Jenner and Devin Booker are giving Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck a run for their money ... because there's no shortage of PDA with this famous couple either. The supermodel and the NBA star are continuing their romantic trek through Italy,… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/kendall-jenner-devin-booker-kissing-pda-italian-vacation-date/

Zoë Kravitz is starting a new chapter as a single lady ... because her divorce has been finalized. According to court records ... Zoë and Karl Glusman's divorce judgment has been signed by a judge. It brings an end to a short-lived marriage. The… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/zoe-kravitz-divorce-karl-glusman-finalized/

According to various reports attributed to a Taliban official ... 13 people have been killed, including children, in the suicide blast at the airport. More chaos in Afghanistan -- there was just an explosion outside the Hamid Karzai International… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/suicide-bomber-attack-at-kabul-airport-afghan-casualties-reported/

Actress Allyssa Brooke's teenage son was viciously attacked on a basketball court ... and it was all filmed by other kids who just stood by and laughed. You see Allyssa's son, Nick, driving the lane before he's shoved to the ground. Nick quickly… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/actress-allyssa-brooke-son-attacked-rec-center-kids-filmed-assault/

We learned 2 things about 2 Chainz as he made his way into a club last night -- he doesn't carry cash ... and he doesn't f*** with candy. The rapper was heading into The Highlight Room at the Dream Hollywood hotel late Wednesday night when he was… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/2-chainz-no-candy-cash-keep-hustling-kids/

As rioters from Jan. 6 continue to get wrangled by authorities -- Trevor Noah wants ‘em to know he’s got their backs ... if they’re interested. The ‘Daily Show’ host took out a full-page ad in the LAT and NYT, which just ran Thursday ...… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/trevor-noah-daily-show-fake-newspaper-ad-law-firm-capitol-insurrection/

Kim Kardashian West is saying nay to Ye ... she's not following Kanye West's lead in the name change department. Sources close to the former couple tell TMZ … Kim will not eliminate West from her name. TMZ broke the story, Kanye's applied for a… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/kim-kardashian-west-keeping-name-no-change-kanye-ye/

The “Big Brother” cast has more than just their own drama to sort through as they shoot -- there are would-be outsiders trying to butt in and ruin the show ... something producers are desperately trying to prevent. Production sources tell TMZ… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/big-brother-steps-up-security-wall-yellers-return-cbs/

"Cobra Kai" fans may soon be able to stay in the famous mansion featured on the show, because the new buyer's got plans to make it happen ... via Airbnb. Our real estate sources tell us ... the 9,214-square-foot home -- which is actually located in… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/cobra-kai-mansion-sells-2-million-will-become-airbnb/

With the first pick in the 2021 Fantasy Football Draft, Austin Ekeler selects ... AUSTIN EKELER!!!! -- 'cause the Chargers star tells TMZ Sports he's betting on himself to lead his team to victory this year. 26-year-old Ekeler has been a fantasy… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/austin-ekeler-fantasy-football-draft-1-overall/

Before this cool kid was showing off her trending dance moves on TikTok, she was just another girl in glasses gettin' wild for the camera in Lafayette, Louisiana. This little lady is best known for her online celebrity personality ... she gets… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/26/guess-who-this-cool-kid-turned-into/

Rachel Nichols is out of a TV hosting gig, but not the big paycheck that comes with it -- 'cause TMZ Sports has learned the network will honor Nichols' deal, and continue to pay her. Nichols -- who's been with ESPN since 2004 -- was removed from… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/25/espn-paying-rachel-nichols-salary-on-air-future-uncertain-the-jump-cancelled/

Khloe Kardashian and Kris Jenner are inching closer to the move-in date that will make them next-door neighbors, as construction crews work to finish their custom mansions. We've obtained pics showing the progress that's been made in and around the… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/25/khloe-kardashian-kris-jenner-side-by-side-mansions-nearly-complete-photos/

Ron Jeremy has just been indicted on a slew of sexual assault and rape charges ... and prosecutors say there are now a staggering 21 alleged victims. The famous porn star is now facing more than 30 sexual assault counts for alleged incidents dating… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/25/ron-jeremy-indicted-rape-sexual-assault-30-charges-21-victims/

Kendall Jenner was having some fun in the sun with her favorite Sun on Tuesday ... cruising on a yacht with her BF, Devin Booker, in Italy -- and the pics are piccante!! As we previously reported, KJ and the Phoenix Suns star hopped on a private… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/25/kendall-jenner-sunbathes-thong-bikini-yacht-devin-booker-italy/

Letitia Wright was injured during an overnight shoot for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," and while it's not super serious ... it's serious enough that she's been taken to a hospital. Wright got hurt in an incident with a stunt rig while filming a… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/25/black-panther-star-letitia-wright-hospitalized/

"Zoey 101" star Alexa Nikolas just accused her ex-husband, Michael Milosh, in a new lawsuit of preying on her as a minor, grooming her, sexually assaulting her and manipulating her into marrying him. In docs, obtained by TMZ, Alexa doesn't mince… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/25/zoey-101-star-alexa-nikolas-suing-ex-husband-sexual-battery-grooming/

Kanye West isn't requiring folks to be vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 to enjoy his "Donda" event in Chicago ... but the good news ... fans can get inoculated on site. A spokesperson for Soldier Field, the football stadium where Kanye is… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/25/kanye-west-donda-event-chicago-soldier-field-covid-vaccines-on-site/

Terry Crews hasn't lost a move since "White Chicks" — or a lyric either, for that matter. The actor took 'AGT' fans on a trip down memory lane this week with an impromptu performance of Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles" ... which he, of… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/25/terry-crews-white-girls-a-thousand-miles-agt-americas-got-talent/

Chinese Olympics gold medalist Zhu Xueying's new hardware is already losing some shine ... 'cause the trampoline gymnast says it's PEELING!!! The 23-year-old athlete went to social media to show off the alleged damage this week ... asking fellow… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/25/chinese-olympian-zhu-xueying-claims-gold-medal-is-peeling/

Kim Kardashian went to L.A.'s finest to get rid of the sun and dark spots on her face. Kim hit up celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Ashkan Ghavami in L.A. where she revealed she's been undergoing a laser treatment called Potenza Radio Frequency… source https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/25/kim-kardashian-sun-dark-spots-face-microneedling-plastic-surgeon/