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Issa Rae‘s latest HBO series “Rap Sh!t” is about to debut, and she says you can expect to see characters spitting lyrics written by her favorite rappers … all women! Issa shouted out PineappleCITI, NCognita and Dreezy, who tells TMZ Hip Hop … writing for the show was a breeze, seeing as how she’s written

Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Breeders, the comedy series that explores the challenges of modern parenting, is sticking around at FX.  The series was renewed today by Nick Grad, President, Original Programming, FX Entertainment. The beloved series, starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard

Play video content TMZ.com Dave Chappelle getting an Emmy nomination for a stand-up special some call transphobic is emboldening the transgender community — but not so much in the way you might think. We spoke to Ashlee Marie Preston in L.A. to get her reaction to the comedian getting a Primetime Emmy nod for Netflix’s

CBS is switching its programming up for one week only. CBS News coverage of the House select committee’s public hearings on Jan. 6 will be broadcast Thursday, July 21 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET). The move means that Big Brother will be vacating its 9:00-10 PM, ET slot this week. Instead, the weekly eviction episode of the

“The Office” star Craig Robinson had to pull the plug on his comedy show moments before going on stage, after a gunman began shooting inside the comedy club. Gunshots rang out at around 9 PM Saturday night at the Comedy Zone in North Carolina … and Craig’s fans beelined it out for safety. The gunman

If Evil Season 3 Episode 6 taught us anything, it’s that we should be terrified of the intrusive nature of social media and viral video apps. “The Demon of Algorithms” is a little less personal than recent outings, but it still calls attention to a topic that touches all of us, whether we know it

Play video content Instagram / @deionsanders Deion Sanders‘ beef with Nick Saban is over … well, at least that’s the way it appears — as the two coaches were spotted laughing together in a new commercial. “Prime Time” posted a snippet alongside Saban in an Aflac commercial … and judging from the looks of it,

For All Mankind Season 3 is setting up life on Mars. All three teams are finally there safely, with the U.S. and Russia beating Helios but then jockeying for the latest small step for mankind. It’s hard not to have concerns about what’s ahead. Can these three disparate groups work together for everyone’s benefit? We

Play video content TMZ.com Jenifer Lewis says her new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is the biggest award of her illustrious career … and she loves it so much, you’ll be able to find her there every day. We got the “The Mother of Black Hollywood” author and “Black-ish” star Friday as she

The Boys is one of the biggest shows on streaming. It premiered at a time when the superhero genre was saturated, offering viewers a fresh and exciting spin. Now, with three seasons under its belt, the franchise is taking viewers to a college for supes. We’ve known about the show for a while now, but

“Stranger Things” star Noah Schnapp came under a lot of fire for leaking DMs between himself and Doja Cat — but says he’s already apologized and things are all good between the two. Waiting for your permission to load TikTok Post. 17-year-old Schnapp took to TikTok Wednesday night to give an update on the situation

The life of an American Gigolo isn’t as easy as one might think. Forty-two years after Richard Gere made an impression with theater-goers as gigolo Julian Kaye, it’s Jon Bernthal’s time at the wheel. American Gigolo is present-day reimagining of the iconic 1980 film, but it’s hard not to notice the similarities between Gere and

Play video content TMZ.com Ashanti‘s in the middle of a full-fledged renaissance, which includes a new children’s book and re-recording her self-titled debut album — and it’s clear she’s not looking back when it comes to Irv Gotti or her old label. We caught up with the R&B sensation in NYC, where she said laying

The long-gestating Criminal Minds revival appears to be inching closer to reality. Original series star Joe Mantegna took to Twitter this week to share a photo from what looks to be a set from the show. “Just doing a little inspection today for an upcoming project,” he wrote, sharing the Criminal Minds hashtag. The teaser

Chris Rock‘s new relationship with actress Lake Bell is heading for new waters, quite literally … the two are on a romantic trip overseas. Chris and Lake were living it up in the town of Trogir in Croatia Tuesday … holding hands as they walk along the boardwalk — as massive yachts dock nearby. Unclear

The Bachelorette made its grand return to ABC on Monday, and the series took a hit in the ratings. The Bachelorette Season 19 Episode 1 managed 2.7 million viewers and a 0.60 rating in the demo. Last year, the series launched with a stronger 3 million viewers and a 0.80 rating in the demo. Granted,

Nathan Fielder’s brand of comedy is not for everyone. From his breakout Comedy Central show Nathan For You to HBO’s tiny gem How To With John Wilson (which he executive-produces), Fielder has perfected a very specific style of awkward, deadpan cringe comedy based on unscripted encounters with unsuspecting real people. Fans of his comedy (including

‘Top Chef’ star Justin Sutherland is on the road to recovery after his freak boat accident over the 4th of July weekend … but he’s not out of the woods just yet. A rep for Chef Justin tells us he was allowed to get some fresh air Monday outside the hospital in Minnesota where he’s

It’s been six months since Bob Saget died, and his wife, Kelly Rizzo, took to Instagram with a tribute to the late comedian. “6 months without my best friend, my travel buddy, my loving husband,” Rizzo captioned the video. “6 months without your silliness, laughter, music, cuteness, caretaking, sharp wit, thoughtfulness, cuddling and warmth.” “But

Security guards for Selena Gomez are earning their keep, because some weird stuff’s been going down at her house … including a fan getting on her property early Sunday morning. LAPD sources tell us officers arrested the guy as he tried to stroll away from her L.A. home, but Selena’s security team had already caught

Ciara, Ben and baby Bo left Salem! Jan tried to kidnap Shawn (again) and sail off with baby Shawn. And Chad blew up at EJ. Our TV Fanatics, Jack and Christine, are joined by Tony from MyHourglass, a Days of Our Lives fan forum, to debate Abigail’s off-screen funeral, Ciara and Ben’s departure, if Belle

L.Q. Jones — a versatile character actor whose career dates back to the 1950s — has died. His death was confirmed by his family, who says he passed of natural causes in the Hollywood Hills surrounded by loved ones … this according to Variety. Jones had over 160 acting credits to his name, with his

Kayla Wallace is starring in a new Christmas-in-July movie for the Hallmark Channel. It’s also her second movie with real-life love, Kevin McGarry. My Grown-Up Christmas List is a moving entry to the holiday lineup, focusing on a couple who forge a relationship with thousands of miles between them and precious time together at Christmas.

Play video content TMZ.com Filmmaker Alex Holder thinks his upcoming Trump documentary paints a clear picture of how former President Donald Trump and his team incited a riot at the Capitol. Alex joined us on “TMZ Live” Friday and says Trump and co. were a hostile bunch as he interviewed them in the months that

There will be no third season for HBO’s Gentleman Jack. The premium cabler announced this week that it has canceled the belove drama series after two seasons. “HBO will not be moving forward with a third season of Gentleman Jack,” the network said in a statement. “When we began this journey more than five years

James Caan, the legendary actor made famous for his roles in films like “The Godfather,” “Brian’s Song” has died. This was just posted on James’ Twitter account — “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6.  The family appreciates the outpouring of love

True Crime has become one of the hottest tickets on TV. Whether a movie, docuseries, or scripted show, the lure of our darker side persists. Dennis Lehane is a master of our darker side. As an author and filmmaker, his work looks into what drives people to darkness and how they come back from it.

A stand-in for Chase Stokes on the hit show ‘Outer Banks’ was killed this week in a horrific car accident — this as the new season continues to film in South Carolina. 22-year-old Alexander ‘AJ’ Jennings was struck by two vehicles early Tuesday morning in Charleston, both of which fled the scene. He passed away

The case will be closing on Your Honor, it has been revealed. Series star Bryan Cranston confirmed the news that the hit Showtime drama will conclude with its forthcoming second season. “I am [currently] preparing for the second and last season of Your Honor, which is a limited series that I did for Showtime,” Cranston

Tyler Sanders‘ death is being treated as a suspected overdose … sources connected to the death investigation tell TMZ. We’re told Tyler, who had roles in big shows like “9-1-1: Lone Star” and “Fear the Walking Dead,” had a history of drug use and cops found a plastic straw and white powder in the room