Jo Koy Calls Globes Crowd 'Marshamallows' ... In 1st Stand-Up Since Show
Jo Koy is still reflecting on his poorly-received Golden Globes hosting gig -- calling the star-studded crowd a bunch of softies ... this as he gets back to regular routine.
Variety sent one of their reporters to St. Louis Friday -- where Jo was scheduled to perform ... marking his first regular stand-up set since the big show. According to the outlet, he immediately dove into the topic after arriving late due to bad weather.
He got a warm welcome from the crowd, and Jo reportedly said ... "Holy s***, right? This big hug that you gave me is all I need, swear to god. F***ing whirlwind, goddamn."
JK then went on to trash the Globes audience -- which, BTW, were nothing but a bunch of celebs/industry people -- by saying this ... "Lot a marshmallows, man. They’re delicious, but goddamn, they’re soft. I just come from a different time. I see the changes that are happening. I get it, but goddamn, can we f***ing laugh at ourselves?"
Variety says the crowd on hand for Jo last night ate all this up ... cheering him on and one person even apparently yelling "F*** 'em!" in support of Jo.
Jo then reportedly said this about the GG broadcast ... "Koy said, 'I got a feeling none of you motherf***ers watched it, and I’m kinda happy. Oh my god. It feels good to live in this country. We get to say what we want to say. Don’t be apologetic about it at all. Be able to…speak your mind.'"
Like we mentioned ... Jo's opening monologue got torn to shreds on a number of different fronts -- with many accusing him of sexism/misogyny ... and just terrible material generally.
He's been apologizing/trying to clarify why it was so bad .. now, he's blaming oversensitivity.
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Yasiin Bey (AKA Mos Def) Drake's Music Isn't Real Hip Hop ... Like Target Shopping Tunes
Drake's music might technically be considered "rap" if you had to throw it in a genre bin -- but Yasiin Bey (aka, Mos Def) says it ain't pure hip hop as far as he's considered.
The legendary MC recently sat down for an interview on "The Cutting Room Floor" ... where the host asks him straight up if he considers Drizzy to be "hip hop," which made for a fascinating exchange. Long story short, no ... Mos doesn't think Aubrey's in the circle.
Check out the video to see his full response on this ... 'cause it's pretty brutal. MD says Drake's tunes are like shopping music -- namely, friendly/easy to listen to and digest ... perhaps with a little edge every now and then.
He also uses Target to make his point here ... noting Drake, by and large, is as mainstream and commercial as they come, and calling him pop more than hip hop. Yeah, it's harsh.
Mos had even more to say on the topic ... rhetorically asking if Drake actually challenges his audience with art they might not necessarily enjoy -- going on to suggest that everybody thinks Drizzy's music is always "great," and that there's a lot of pom-pom cheering.
Of course, this has been a raging debate forever now -- with hip hop purists constantly s****ing on Drake as too soft for their taste ... and now, a hip hop great is piling on.
Drake has defended himself on this issue, and yes ... he's proven he can spit with the best of them, so his hip hop bona fides have been proven. Still though, it sounds like he continues to be considered a little too pop-y for some of his contemporaries... which is fine.
Fact is, he's one of the most famous artists in the world, and he's wildly wealthy too. You trade one thing for the other, we suppose ... mass appeal is pretty freaking profitable.🤷🏽♂️
Rodney Dangerfield said it best ... no respect.
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Jason Momoa Look, I Just Don't Have a House RN ... Doesn't Mean I'm Homeless
Jason Momoa is clarifying his living situation after recently suggesting he might technically be "homeless" -- now saying he's simply without an abode ... noting it ain't the same thing.
The actor dished some fresh comments on the subject to People Mag Thursday -- this after making the startling revelation to ET earlier in the week ... namely, saying he didn't "have a home right now." He went on to note that he's largely living his life on the road right now.
Welp, he somewhat cleared up that remark in this new interview -- telling People ... "I'm just houseless. I'm not homeless. I have a nice trailer." He goes on to say, "Everyone's like, 'Jason Momoa's homeless.' I'm like, ‘Relax. I got a f***ing sleeping bag." Hmm ... okay.
JM also says this ... "I've never bought a house yet, so I'm excited to one day." He thinks when he does eventually purchase a pad, folks will say ... "Holy s***. He's got a pillow now."
While it might sound a little shocking to hear that Jason -- who's a freaking A-lister -- doesn't own property ... he does point out in these interviews that he's doing just fine ... and that the reason lies in the fact that he's so damn busy with movies and other projects.
Bottom line ... him not having his own roof over his head is entirely his decision -- and it's not for a lack of means. On the contrary, the guy's absolutely loaded ... he just prefers this lifestyle at the moment.
Interestingly enough, he's got a new docuseries coming out called "On the Roam" ... and it chronicles exactly that -- JM traversing the country and meeting with interesting people.
Of course, the backdrop to this news is the fact that he and Lisa Bonet just finalized their divorce this past week. Good to know they won't have to worry about figuring out who gets the house ... 'cause it sounds like there just might not be one to divvy up. 😅
As they say ... papa was a rolling stone.
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Donald Trump Thanks Mobster Sammy the Bull ... For Calling Him 'Legitimate'
Donald Trump just got a cosign on his upstanding character -- but he received it from none other than a notorious mobster in Sammy the Bull ... and yet, he's still pretty thankful.
The ex-Prez sent a shoutout to the former Gambino crime family underboss on Truth Social -- reacting to a clip of an interview Sammy recently did on VladTV where he discussed once trying to "get to" DT back in the day ... when he was just a big-time developer in NYC.
As Sammy explains, he was able to press a lot of real estate dudes in the game during that time and have his way with them ... but, apparently, Donny himself wasn't having it.
STB goes so far as to say that despite repeated attempts to get into business with Trump -- and getting rebuffed at each stop -- he decided Don was "legitimate" and moved on. It's certainly an interesting anecdote, but Trump loved the "praise" ... and made it known online.
Trump wrote in response, "Thank you to Sammy the Bull. I hope Judges Engoron & Kaplan see this. We need fairness, strength and honesty in our New York Courts. We don’t have it now!" The robes he's referring to here are the ones overseeing a couple of his cases at the moment, BTW ... he seems to think they need to take a cue from Sam on morality.
- Of course, the backdrop to this is Trump being in court on a number of different fronts as we head toward the '24 election. He's being prosecuted criminally, and being sued civilly too.
NY's Attorney General, Letitia James, for example claims DT is totally corrupt and a very shady business guy ... something she and her team have been trying to prove in court.
Trump, however, is pointing to Sammy as evidence that that isn't true ... so there you go.
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Jeremy Allen White Intimately Kisses Rosalía In L.A. ... They're An Item!!!
Forget the dating rumors about Jeremy Allen White and Rosalía ... the two are officially item because we caught them embracing in an intimate kiss!
The couple was photographed going out Thursday for a walk to buy a pack of cigarettes in downtown Los Angeles. During their trip, Rosalía got passionate with Jeremy as he stood back against a car.
Check out these images, obtained by TMZ ... the lovebirds left no doubt about their relationship status, locking lips as Rosalía wrapped her arms around Jeremy. In other pictures, the pair clutched each other tightly and held hands as they strolled down a city block.
Of course, rumors about their budding romance have been swirling for a while. Last month, Jeremy was spotted giving the Spanish singer a few pecks on the cheek while cuddling in the cold December breeze in Westwood.
In October 2023, they were seen out at the Santa Monica farmers market where Jeremy's arms were overflowing with flowers.
This past week, though, Jeremy went solo to the Golden Globes, where he snagged the award for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for his role as chef Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto in the Hulu series, "The Bear."
In May 2023, Jeremy split from his wife Addison Timlin, who filed for divorce after three years of marriage. Ever since, Jeremy has been enjoying his bachelor's life -- even more so now with his new girlfriend, Rosalía.
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Jeff Bezos Celebrates 60th Birthday ... Lauren Sanchez Serves Up Sexiest Gift Ever
Jeff Bezos must have had one helluva bedroom romp on his 60th birthday thanks to his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, and her wildly sexy outfit!!!
As Bezos rang in a new decade of his life Friday, Sanchez prepared a very intimate surprise for the billionaire mogul. Well, maybe not so intimate because she shared it with the entire world!
Sanchez posted an Instagram photo of herself wearing a jaw-dropping, all-black ensemble, featuring a lace Dolce & Gabbana tight-fitting dress to go along with her bra and panties. She traded in her usual wavy hairstyle for a straight black mane that was heavy on the bangs. She also showed off her engagement ring and a necklace around her neck.
The temptress didn't have to say much after her stunning display, writing just three words in the caption, “Happy birthday baby 🖤.”
In an earlier Friday post, Sanchez offered more substance, talking about how Bezos fills their home with laughter and has a smile that lights up the room. She then wished Bezos peace and "joyous celebrations" in the new year, signing off with "Love you."
She accompanied her message with a bunch of sweet photos -- one of which showed Bezos as a youngster wolfing down a piece of chicken. Bezos responded in the comments section, “Happy to be going around the sun with you. ❤️."
Happy Bday, Jeff!!!
'Days Of Our Lives' Bill Hayes Iconic Soap Star Dead At 98
Soap star Bill Hayes – best known for his role opposite his real-life wife, Susan, on "Days of Our Lives" – has died.
Hayes passed away Friday in Los Angeles, his rep confirmed to TMZ, although his cause of death was not disclosed.
In 1970, Hayes landed the part of lounge singing scam artist Doug Williams on NBC's "Days of Our Lives." Actress Susan Seaforth had already been hired for the soap opera, playing the pampered heiress Julie Olsen Banning Anderson Williams.
Hayes and Seaforth hit it off, getting married four years later on October 12, 1974. The actors also tied the knot on the show – three separate times in fact! -- beginning in October 1976.
During their first nuptials on set, the couple read their vows from their real wedding.
In 1976, they became the only daytime drama stars to be featured on the cover of Time magazine for an article titled, “Soap Operas: Sex and Suffering in the Afternoon.”
But, in 1984, the two clashed with producers over storylines, resulting in the pairing down of their popular roles.
Yet, Hayes and Seaforth still appeared on "Days Of Our Lives" even after the show crossed over to the Peacock network in 2022.
Before his legendary soap gig, Hayes was a singer who wrote the 1955 song, "The Ballad of Davy Crocket," which rocketed to Number 1 on the U.S. charts.
He was also a regular personality on Sid Caesar's iconic TV variety series, "Your Show of Shows."
Bill was 98.
RIP
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Kyle Richards & Morgan Wade Dining Out Together In L.A. ... Valet Saves The Day With Doggie Bag
Kyle Richards may still be playing coy about her relationship status with Morgan Wade, but the two were just filmed on a dinner date in L.A.
"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star and her country singer companion drove up to Craig's restaurant in West Hollywood Friday night and got out of their SUV, looking like two sex kittens.
Morgan donned a black leather ensemble while Kyle was also dressed in stylish dark attire.
The pair then walked inside the famed eatery and chowed down on some yummy Italian delicacies.
Afterward, they walked back out together, heading over to the valet to get into their SUV and drive off.
Morgan, though, forgot her little doggie bag of leftovers, but fear not! She ran back to one of the valet drivers who just happened to be holding her sack of food and turned it over to her. Morgan then climbed into the SUV and took off with Kyle.
As you know, the BFFs have been pretty much inseparable since Kyle announced her separation from hubby Mauricio Unmasky last July. They were recently photographed sunning together on the beach in the Punta Mita, Mexico for Kyle's 55th birthday.
GYPSY ROSE BLANCHARD LAMAR ODOM OFFERS Dental Makeover ... She's Considering It!!!
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Between her glam selfies and active sex life, Gypsy Rose Blanchard has loads of reasons to smile these days, and Lamar Odom's hoping she continues grinning ... with a new set of teeth.
Sources close to the ex-NBA star tell TMZ he's reached out to Gypsy on social media ... offering her a full dental makeover from his new company Oxy Dental.
We're told Lamar's just like most of America -- he's been fascinated with Gypsy's story and felt compelled to help after learning her dental struggle was a big part of her journey.
Gypsy's responded ... she's thankful for the gesture, and is communicating with Lamar via social media, where they follow each other.
The procedure would normally cost about $30K, but Lamar's told her this one's on the house. We're told she's receptive to the idea, but it's still unclear if she'll accept.
Lamar's regularly helped out other reality stars with his rehab wellness facility ... so this shouldn't come as a surprise.
He noticed some patients at his rehab facility needed affordable dental options, and that prompted him to open his own dental office last month in Lomita, CA.
Lamar knows the drill himself ... splashing out $80,000 on his own teeth in 2022 after previously confessing on 'KUWTK' that he hadn't visited the dentist in 7 years.
As for Gypsy's ordeal -- several of her teeth and salivary glands were removed when her mother, Dee Dee, claimed she was suffering from tooth decay.
She was left with just 16 teeth and currently has false teeth and stainless crowns.
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DDG Halle & I Weren't Pressured to Reveal Baby ... Kid's Already Got Designer Swag!!!
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DDG and Halle Bailey's newborn son is already being primed for superstardom -- his proud papa couldn't wait to hit the town and splurge on high-end baby gear!!!
TMZ Hip Hop caught up with DDG this week outside English Rabbit -- a posh Bev Hills children's boutique -- where he celebrated fatherhood by dropping $5k in that one store.
The child will be "Moonwalking in Calabasas" in his baby kicks just like his daddy in no time!!!
DDG and Halle announced their son Halo's birth last week, which was the first time they even confirmed the months of speculation about them expecting.
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Even though fans were buzzing about it, DDG says he and Halle never felt like they had to cave to social media pressure ... and only decided to introduce Halo when they felt comfortable doing so.
DDG also discussed the stereotypical "horrors" of new parenthood, which he says is mostly 🧢.
He says he and the 'Little Mermaid' star are already diaper-changing pros and have a good rotating schedule for late-night crying ... a sound neither one of them minds hearing.
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DDG says young Halo came out singing like an "Angel" ... the name of his mother's Grammy-nominated hit. Sounds like divine intervention!
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Stars and Scars You Be the Judge
Wow, did Aaron Rodgers and Jimmy Kimmel get into it, and did Kylie really tell her BF NOT to take a pic with Selena? So we gotta ask ...
Whose Side You On?
Kylie Shaded Selena At Golden Globes ...
Taylor Swift Displeased At Globes Over Joke ...
T.J. Holmes And Amy Robach's Podcast ...
Double Big Mac With 4 Patties ...
Ariana Says In 'Yes, And?' Lay Off My BFs ...
Bigger Movie Star ...
Bigger Movie Star ...
Michelle Obama Should Run ...
Brett Favre If Chiefs Don't Make SB ... Fans Will Blame Taylor Swift!!!
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Gear up, Swifties ... Brett Favre tells TMZ Sports if the Chiefs don't make this year's Super Bowl -- fans WILL blame it all on Taylor Swift!!
Favre, of course, doesn't think it's right ... but he says, like it or not, it'll come if Travis Kelce and Kansas City aren't able to compete for the Lombardi Trophy next month.
"If they don't win it," Favre said, "or get to the Super Bowl, people are going to say, 'That's why.'"
Swift, needless to say, is used to it by now ... after all, people have deemed her a K.C. curse for weeks -- as her new boyfriend and the Chiefs only won five of their last 10 regular season games.
But, good news for her and the rest of Chiefs Kingdom ... Favre tells us he believes Kansas City -- despite being the No. 3 seed -- should still be considered the favorite to come out of the AFC's side of the bracket.
"Until Andy Reid is unseated as the champion," Favre said, "I have to see it to believe it."
Kansas City will begin its quest to win its second straight title later Saturday ... when it kicks off its wild card round game in frigid temperatures against the Miami Dolphins.
Fingers crossed, Swifties!!
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What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!
From the moon to the Big Apple, Drew Barrymore has landed safely here on Earth and is counting on you to detect the extraterrestrial changes in these images. Buckle up, and see if you can scope out the minor switch-ups ... do it for Drew!
Rather than taking a spaceship or Citi bike, Drew got around by foot in New York City earlier this week and was rockin' some winter attire. The minor changes in the two shots may be a pain in the neck to find ...
Blast off!
**HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Drew Barrymore photos!**
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Playboi Carti 2022 Arrest Speeding 133 MPH Ended Without Legal Drama For Rapper
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Playboi Carti had his spot blown this week ... body cam footage of the enigmatic rapper being arrested in September 2022 for driving over 133 miles per hour on Atlanta's I-75/85 Southbound Expressway leaked online.
TMZ Hip Hop obtained the police report from the incident ... Carti was slapped with multiple traffic violations, including reckless driving ... a case he tried to plead with the arresting officer to no avail.
Carti told the officer he was driving like greased lightning because of an emergency getting to the airport, to which the officer informed him that driving 133 MPH in a 55-mile-per-hour zone, was a hazard in itself and placed him in the back of his vehicle.
According to the docs, a search of his car also found a Glock handgun on the passenger seat, along with an extended mag in the weapon but no round was chambered.
The firearm was legally registered to Carti and his background check revealed he was not a convicted felon ... his uncle later arrived on the scene and took possession of the weapon at Cart's request.
A somewhat funny moment also occurred when Carti was booked ... a fan recognized him through his face mask and openly admitted Carti was his fav rapper in the whole wide world!!!
We checked the records and Carti emerged with a clean slate from the incident ... which wasn't the case that following December.
His next challenge to overcome is getting his album and tour to the public after numerous delays.
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Kelly Clarkson Applauded For Kids' Social Media Ban ... Parenting Groups Agree!!!
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Kelly Clarkson hit a home run with her decision to keep her kiddos off social media ... at least as far as a couple national parenting groups are concerned.
The singer recently revealed she banned Instagram in her house, and now some big-name organizations are singing her praises.
The MomCo International tells TMZ ... "We love that Kelly is making this bold decision for her kids and hope it helps parents normalize letting kids be kids without the added pressure of a digital life while they are still learning how to navigate life in 3-D."
Remember ... Kelly says social media is hard on kids in general, but it's even worse for kiddos with a famous mother or father ... hence the IG ban for her daughter River and son Remington.
Meanwhile, the National Association for Child Development tells TMZ ... Kelly's social media ban should be respected and honored because parents know their children best and are responsible for ensuring a safe and age-appropriate online environment for their kids.
It will be interesting to see if Kelly's social media ban catches on ... especially with celeb parents.
The MomCo thinks it will, telling us ... "We’re convinced parents around the world are ready to follow Kelly's lead, and hopefully our kids will eventually thank us for it."
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TMZ TV Recap 'OF' Fight, 'Top Gun 3,' Swiftie Blame ... The Best Clips This Week!!!
It's been a busy week at TMZ ... covering everything from the Golden Globes to a Milli Vanilli divorce, but a few stories really stood out on our TV shows -- "TMZ on TV," "TMZ Live" and "TMZ Sports" -- so, check 'em out yourself!
For starters, we got into the gripping new video of OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney, and her Miami murder case, on "TMZ Live." We aired new footage showing her squabbling with her slain BF, Christian Obumseli, 2 months before she killed him at their Miami condo ... which prosecutors claim she did intentionally.
Lots of folks online viewed Clenney as the aggressor in the wild clip -- but we break down how it could have an impact on a far more important group of people ... the jury.
On a muuuuch lighter note, we also talked Tom Cruise on "TMZ on TV" and his big movie news this week -- the fact he signed a mega deal with WB to produce and star in a bunch of franchise films ... even as he's moving forward on "Top Gun 3."
The catch ... he's doing 'TP3' with Paramount, despite seemingly giving 'em the cold shoulder to sign with WB, and even getting his own office there. Yeah ... interesting.
Lastly, our "TMZ Sports" crew got into the big NFL playoff weekend ... and the aspect of it Swiftees everywhere wanna hear. QB legend Brett Favre was on the show to talk about Taylor Swift's impact on Travis Kelce's opening round game against the Dolphins.
Watch and see how he feels about a potential Chiefs loss, and who might be to blame!!! 👀
Just a few of the big stories folks are talking about -- here's your chance to catch up on 'em before we kickoff another crazy week.