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The latest in pop culture and entertainment from the TMZ newsroom.
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Episodes
Quinton Aaron Is Awake & Recovering
2/17/2026
Nicole Curtis is facing backlash from parents at her child’s Southern California school after a resurfaced video shows her using a racial slur, while Quinton Aaron is recovering from a spinal stroke but is upset over claims a woman who said she was his wife was never legally married to him. Reverend Jesse Jackson has died at 84, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the civil rights movement and American politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:02:01
All Family Members Cleared of Suspicion in Nancy Guthrie Case
2/16/2026
Sheriff Chris Nanos says all of Nancy Guthrie’s family members have been cleared as suspects. MGM Resorts Chairman Paul Salem is said to be interested in Nicole Kidman, who is currently single after finalizing her divorce from Keith Urban, though the pair are not dating. Plus, James Van Der Beek had resolved a substantial tax debt years before his death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:02:10
TMZ Receives 4th Nancy Guthrie Demand Email
2/16/2026
TMZ has received a fourth email from someone claiming to have information about Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping. Cardi B has confirmed her split from NFL star Stefon Diggs and, despite the breakup, defended him against rapper BIA during a fiery moment onstage at her Los Angeles tour stop. Plus, legendary actor Robert Duvall has died at 95. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:02:04
Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Reportedly May Have Stemmed From Botched Burglary
2/16/2026
Investigators reportedly believe Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping may have been the result of a botched burglary. Barack Obama is walking back viral podcast comments about aliens. Plus, Jaylen Brown is blasting Beverly Hills after police shut down his All-Star Weekend panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:02:06
Stephanie Pratt Blasts Brother’s Bid for Los Angeles Mayor
2/15/2026
Police recover DNA evidence in the search for Nancy Guthrie, Jason Oppenheim splits with Jessica Vargas, and Spencer Pratt’s sister isn’t standing by her brother’s bid for LA Mayor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:45
Charlotte Ross sells her Los Angeles home
2/15/2026
The "Day of Out Lives" alum sold her home in Studio City for millions of dollars, Skier Lindsey Vonn provides an update on her recovery following her crash at the Winter Olympics, and the Pima County Sheriff discusses how long the search for Nancy Guthrie could last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:45
Barack Obama responds to President Trump's Truth Social post
2/15/2026
The 44th president of the United States responded to a recent social media post involving him and his wife by the current president, The sister of a Reality TV star warning residents in Los Angeles her brother is not qualified to be mayor, and Travis Kelce accidentally hits a bystander with a golf ball during a tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:45
Jessica Alba Divorce, Cardi B Fall, and Olympic Curling Drama
2/14/2026
Olympic curling tensions rise as Canada faces cheating accusations, Jessica Alba finalizes her divorce from Cash Warren, and Cardi B takes a tumble onstage during her Las Vegas tour but keeps performing. #Olympics #Sports #International #JessicaAlba #CardiB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:45
White House Celebrates Valentine's Day with Cards Featuring Nicolás Maduro
2/14/2026
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Duration:00:01:45
Astrologer Predicts the Futures of the Biggest Celebrity Super Bowl Romances
2/14/2026
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Duration:00:01:45
Third Note Claims To Know Identity Of Nancy Guthrie's Kidnapper
2/13/2026
A third person has emailed TMZ claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapper, now demanding the FBI’s full $100,000 reward in bitcoin while asking TMZ to act as an intermediary and suggesting multiple people may be involved. Rapper Blueface is under fire after posting video of himself grabbing a Zendaya wax figure and interacting inappropriately with other statues at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, which says it is reviewing the incident. And the Travis County Medical Examiner has ruled Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s death a suicide, though her family is disputing that conclusion and criticizing the investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:56
Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges in Minnesota
2/13/2026
Don Lemon has pleaded not guilty to federal charges in Minnesota related to an anti-ICE protest at a church. Pool cleaners were escorted by a sheriff’s deputy onto Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson property as the kidnapping investigation continues. Plus, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith says rap music belongs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:02:03
Stefon Diggs Pleads Not Guilty To Assault Charges
2/13/2026
Stefon Diggs pleaded not guilty to allegedly assaulting his personal chef, denying claims he slapped and tried to choke her, with a pre-trial hearing set for April 1. And in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, the FBI and Pima County Sheriff are reportedly clashing over evidence testing as investigators analyze key items and search for a masked suspect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:54
Homeland Security Responds to Cardi B’s ICE Remarks
2/12/2026
The Department of Homeland Security responded to Cardi B after she criticized ICE during a concert. Eva Longoria recruited Brooks Nader to audition for her Netflix comedy “The Fifth Wheel.” Plus, Zarin Fabrics is facing online criticism following Jill Zarin’s controversial remarks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:02:04
Nancy Guthrie Case: Second Bitcoin Demand Emerges
2/12/2026
TMZ has received a second email from someone claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapper, again demanding one bitcoin for the information. The Backstreet Boys say they want to headline the 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Plus, Hilary Duff has announced her “Lucky Me” world tour — her first global run since 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:02:07
Tributes Pour In For James Van Der Beek
2/12/2026
Tributes are pouring in for James Van Der Beek after his death at 48, with Katie Holmes and other stars honoring him as a GoFundMe for his wife and six kids tops $1 million. In Arizona, the FBI is seeking doorbell camera footage in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, testing a glove for DNA and reviewing video of a masked suspect as alleged ransom notes circulate. And Cardi B sparked cheers at her Palm Desert show after joking that she and her fans would confront ICE if agents showed up, doubling down on her support for Latino communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:47
GoFundMe Launched For James Van Der Beek's Family
2/11/2026
James Van Der Beek’s friends launched a $500,000 GoFundMe after his death at 48, with more than $200,000 raised to help his wife and six kids amid financial strain from his cancer battle. David Archuleta reveals in his memoir that he once scouted places to end his life while struggling with his faith and sexuality, but a spiritual turning point led him to accept himself and come out as queer in 2021. Bijou Phillips has been hospitalized and urgently needs a second kidney transplant after her donor kidney failed, and she is back on dialysis as she searches for a living donor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:56
James Van Der Beek Dead at 48
2/11/2026
Actor James Van Der Beek has died at 48 after battling stage 3 colorectal cancer. The FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department are working to trace the gloves, backpack and handgun seen in security footage of the suspect in Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping. Plus, Zayn Malik says he has never truly been in love, including during his relationship with Gigi Hadid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:02:18
New Note In Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case
2/11/2026
TMZ received a new note in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case demanding 1 Bitcoin to reveal the suspect’s name, and the letter has been turned over to the FBI as the investigation continues; meanwhile, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni appeared in a New York courtroom for court-ordered mediation ahead of their May 18 trial over her sexual harassment complaint. And Bad Bunny’s controversial Super Bowl halftime show drew 128.2 million viewers across platforms, falling short of last year’s record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:59
Britney Spears Sells Her Rights to Her Music Catalog
2/10/2026
Britney Spears has sold her stake in her music catalog to Primary Wave in a major deal that includes many of her biggest hits. A new report claims 49ers defensive end Keion White argued with rapper Lil Baby and his crew at a San Francisco lounge before gunfire erupted. Plus, former Real Housewives of New York City star Jill Zarin was fired from E!’s reunion series The Golden Life after an offensive social media rant about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:02:15
