The TMZ Podcast

The 2026 Grammy Awards delivered a night of headline-making performances, historic wins, viral moments, and controversy, from Bad Bunny’s groundbreaking Album of the Year win to Billie Eilish’s engagement rumors. Bella Hadid was seen dancing intimately with ex-boyfriend Adan Banuelos at a Texas bar just hours before he was arrested for public intoxication. Plus, Melania Trump’s documentary Melania shocked the box office with a massive opening weekend of roughly $7 million, making it the biggest documentary debut in nearly ten years.

Hosts: Deven Rall, Talia Bloch

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Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents in Los Angeles over his alleged role in a January anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church, with prosecutors calling it a coordinated attack while his attorney says Lemon was acting as a journalist and being politically targeted. President Trump’s Cabinet turned the Kennedy Center into a glitzy social scene for the premiere of Melania Trump’s Amazon documentary, even as “Melania” posters across Los Angeles were vandalized with Hitler imagery and expletives, forcing Metro to reshuffle buses. Ashley Tisdale was spotted hanging out with Haylie Duff amid swirling fan speculation about a “toxic mom group,” rumors her rep flatly denies as online overreach.

Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall

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Nicki Minaj is drawing attention after showing off a Trump Gold Card she says she received “free of charge.” Ray J says doctors are aggressively treating him for serious heart issues, prescribing eight medications as he faces a grim prognosis. Plus, Paul Dano is breaking his silence after Quentin Tarantino torched him as an actor.

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Alaia Baldwin Aronow, Hailey Bieber’s sister, is facing up to a year in jail after Georgia prosecutors charged her with multiple misdemeanors stemming from a club incident where she allegedly threw a used tampon, pulled hair, and attacked staff, with the case still pending ahead of an April arraignment. Model Haley Kalil is asking a judge to toss ex-husband Matt Kalil’s lawsuit over her livestream comments about his penis size, arguing her remarks were truthful, autobiographical, protected speech explaining their divorce—not an attempt to shame him. Margot Robbie gifted Wuthering Heights co-star Jacob Elordi matching signet rings featuring entwined skeletons and romantic engravings, fueling fan buzz after he said the pair were “obsessed” with each other while filming.

Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall

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Bella Hadid and Adan Banuelos have split after two years, with sources saying she’s leaning on work and friends despite their recent loved-up public appearances. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have pulled their Beverly Hills mega-mansion off the market after repeated failed sales, while Affleck also shut down rumors linking him to model Brooks Nader. Meanwhile, former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing calls to boycott the U.S.-hosted World Cup, as DHS insists law-abiding fans have “nothing to fear” from ICE presence at the Super Bowl.

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Celebrities including Olivia Rodrigo, Jamie Lee Curtis, Mark Ruffalo, Pedro Pascal, and Jennifer Aniston condemned the fatal shooting of Minnesota VA nurse Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent, disputing DHS claims, amplifying protests, and demanding accountability as a state investigation continues. Sydney Sweeney allegedly climbed and decorated the Hollywood Sign with bras during a nighttime shoot to promote her lingerie line, despite a permit that barred touching the sign, potentially exposing her to trespass or vandalism charges. Kanye West bought a full-page Wall Street Journal ad apologizing for years of antisemitic behavior, citing mental health issues while rejecting excuses and asking for patience as he seeks forgiveness.

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DJ Fat Tony claims Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding weekend was overshadowed by an allegedly awkward mother-son dance with Victoria Beckham. Harry Styles announced his 2026 “Together, Together” world tour with a surprise twist for U.S. fans. Plus, Deion Sanders says girlfriend Karrueche Tran has brought new happiness into his life.

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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith made their first public appearance together in months at Paris Fashion Week, stepping out in coordinated black looks to support son Jaden Smith as he debuted as Christian Louboutin’s first men’s creative director amid their ongoing, publicly acknowledged separation. The 2026 Oscar nominations are out with “Sinners” making history with 16 nods, Timothée Chalamet earning his third acting nomination, Jessie Buckley landing her first, and the 98th Academy Awards set to air March 15 on ABC with Conan O’Brien hosting.

Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall

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Newly unsealed deposition texts show Taylor Swift privately calling Justin Baldoni a “bitch” and actively strategizing with Blake Lively on film leverage, contradicting her public claim of neutrality. Actor Timothy Busfield was released without bail pending trial on child sex abuse charges after a judge cited weaknesses in the prosecution’s case highlighted by the defense.

Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall

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Brooklyn Beckham broke his silence in a pointed series of Instagram Stories that strongly suggest deep and ongoing conflict with his family. Katy Perry made a surprise appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, arriving hand-in-hand with Justin Trudeau. Plus, former adult film star and University of Miami student Abella Danger was shown repeatedly on ESPN in tears after watching her beloved Hurricanes lose a heartbreaking 27–21 College Football Playoff national championship to Indiana.

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