The TMZ Podcast

Cardi B welcomed her fourth child, a baby boy, with NFL star Stefon Diggs, celebrating a new chapter in her life with both new music and motherhood. Billie Eilish slammed Elon Musk as a “pathetic p***y,” criticizing him for hoarding wealth instead of using it to help global causes like ending hunger or saving the planet. A man who ran up on Ariana Grande has been charged.

Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s photos were deleted from Kardashian posts after it was revealed they hadn’t consented to be photographed at Kris Jenner’s star-studded 70th birthday party. Jason Williams joked that Megan Thee Stallion might be distracting Klay Thompson amid his on-court slump, sparking debate among fans. Travis Kelce appears in Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour docuseries The End of an Era, highlighting their relationship and marking the tour’s emotional finale.

Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall

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Despite rumors sparked by their separate appearances at the Wicked premiere, insiders confirm Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are still happily together and simply prefer to keep their relationship private. Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner remain a couple, with sources denying breakup claims and emphasizing their shared desire to keep their two-and-a-half-year relationship out of the spotlight. Following her rumored split from Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas was spotted looking happy while shopping in Los Angeles with venture capitalist Marcelo Valente, marking her first public outing with a new man. Adele is set to make her acting debut in Tom Ford’s Cry to Heaven, an adaptation of Anne Rice’s novel filming in early 2026, as she explores new creative paths beyond music.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly facing disciplinary action at FCI Fort Dix for making an unauthorized three-way phone call to discuss a New York Times statement, potentially losing 90 days of privileges while working as a chaplain’s assistant and joining a drug treatment program. He was also allegedly caught drinking homemade alcohol in prison, though his family denied the report and officials offered no comment. Ruby Rose launched a scathing online attack against Sydney Sweeney, accusing her of ruining the authenticity of the biopic Christy and hating gay people after being replaced on the project, following the film’s poor $1.3 million opening weekend. In response, Sweeney defended Christy’s artistic value over box office numbers, expressing pride in its message despite disappointing ticket sales and emphasizing storytelling impact amid a tough year for adult dramas. Meanwhile, Derek Hough spoke with TMZ at LAX, celebrating 20 years of both Dancing with the Stars and TMZ, crediting their longevity to authenticity, transparency, and the enduring legacy of late judge Len Goodman.

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Kim Kardashian revealed she failed the California Bar Exam after taking it in July 2025 but vowed to keep studying and try again, emphasizing persistence and transparency in her six-year legal journey. Jeremy Renner sent a cease-and-desist letter to filmmaker Yi Zhou, denying her claims of a romantic relationship and accusing her of harassment and reputation threats. Orlando Bloom’s rumored girlfriend Rachel Lynn Matthews sparked controversy by dressing up as his ex-fiancée Katy Perry for Halloween, fueling speculation about her relationship with Bloom.

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David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown turned heads at the “Stranger Things” final season premiere in Los Angeles, appearing together despite reports that Millie had filed a bullying complaint against Harbour — but the two smiled through the tension, leaving fans guessing about the truth behind the drama. In a follow-up, Millie brushed off feud rumors, calling her bond with Harbour “special,” while the show’s director Shawn Levy dismissed reports of on-set conflict as “wildly inaccurate.” Meanwhile, former NFL star Antonio Brown was extradited to the U.S. and charged with attempted second-degree murder after allegedly trying to shoot an influencer at a Florida boxing event, the latest in a string of headline-grabbing controversies. Katy Perry seemingly opened up about her split from Orlando Bloom in her new song “Bandaids,” revealing raw lyrics about emotional exhaustion, regret, and a tender nod to their daughter, Daisy. And finally, Blake Lively is suing Justin Baldoni for $161 million, accusing him of launching a smear campaign after she reported sexual harassment on their film set — a high-stakes Hollywood legal battle set to play out in 2026.

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Timothée Chalamet hinted in a Vogue interview that starting a family with Kylie Jenner “could be on the radar” while reflecting on entering a new stage of life. Meghan Markle is returning to acting after eight years with a small role as herself in Amazon MGM’s Close Personal Friends, marking a gentle comeback to Hollywood. Miss Mexico 2025, Fátima Bosch, walked out of a Miss Universe pre-pageant event in Thailand after executive Nawat Itsaragrisil insulted her, sparking global backlash and an official apology.

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Kim Kardashian’s new Hulu legal drama All’s Fair is struggling with critics, debuting at 0% on Rotten Tomatoes. At FCI Fort Dix, Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly bragging to inmates that Donald Trump plans to pardon him early next year. Jelly Roll, on his first-ever Australian tour, said he was treated with suspicion by staff at a Louis Vuitton store in Sydney. Plus, Dave Portnoy called out Tom Brady for cloning his late dog.

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Bianca Censori was spotted in Australia turning heads once again with a bold outfit while out shopping with her mom and sister. Kim Kardashian opened up about using ChatGPT to study for the bar exam. Jonathan Bailey was named People Magazine’s 2025 Sexiest Man Alive. Plus, Dax Shepard shared that he and Kristen Bell are intentionally raising their daughters to be outspoken and unafraid to stand up for themselves.

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Sydney Sweeney had an emotional and tense late-night encounter with her ex-fiancé Jonathan Davino in Los Angeles after leaving dinner with friends, with witnesses reporting a heated argument outside her home that shut down any rumors of reconciliation. Donald Trump sparked controversy twice this weekend — first by suggesting Seth Meyers’ jokes about him might be “illegal” in a Truth Social rant, and then by hosting a lavish “Great Gatsby”–themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago while millions of Americans face the loss of food stamp benefits, drawing widespread criticism for being tone-deaf. Meanwhile, Diplo caused a stir after claiming he dated both Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, leaving fans unsure if he was joking, and the Los Angeles Dodgers returned home as back-to-back World Series champions — celebrations quickly turned chaotic as fans flooded L.A. streets, prompting police clashes and a citywide cleanup effort.

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