Drake Bell Has More to Say About Sexual Abuse In New Doc Episode
Drake Bell isn't done exposing the abuse he suffered as a child actor ... as he's set to appear in a newly added episode for the 'Quiet On Set' docuseries.
Investigation Discovery, the network behind the harrowing doc, has officially greenlit a fifth episode with Drake -- and other former child stars from the '90s and '00s -- set to return. The new episode, notably titled 'Breaking the Silence,' promises to delve deeper into toxic workplace claims made against Nickelodeon in the first 4 episodes.
"Quiet On Set" has already featured plenty of bombshell revelations, including a sit down with Drake, who spoke out for the first time about being sexually assaulted as a teen by Nickelodeon dialogue coach Brian Peck.
Eva Mendes Here's Why I Stopped Acting ... After Kids w/ Ryan Gosling
Eva Mendes put her acting career on the back burner after having kids with Ryan Gosling -- something she's happy with ... as she has no issue with him bringing home the bacon.
The actress talked to "Today" about a number of things in an interview this week -- and she touched on her work-life dynamic with her partner ... with whom she's been with for several years now. Eva and Ryan share two daughters... a 9-year-old and a 7-year-old.
Eva Mendes opened up to TODAY about her now-partner Ryan Gosling:
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) March 26, 2024 @TODAYshow
“I’ve never experienced anything like that. The way he works, his commitment to his craft, how he wants to make everything as best as it can be — and that means making his costars as best as they can be.” pic.twitter.com/HZCxAmVpJv
On the topic of stepping away from acting, Eva says it was a no-brainer -- adding that she values being a full-time mom and spending time with her children, which she says is just as much work. EM also says she pursues other opportunities, but just does it from home.
Diddy Talking with Feds at Airport ... As Associate is Arrested
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Diddy was face-to-face with federal agents Monday as they intercepted his plane ... and TMZ now has a photo showing the interaction ... this as his associate was taken into custody.
Check out the pic showing the rap mogul wearing a white T-shirt and blue pants as law enforcement surrounds him and the rest of his entourage.
Diddy's got his back to the camera and doesn't appear to have been detained. You also see 25-year-old Brendan Paul in the mix ... who was later arrested and booked on drug charges following a search.
Draymond Green Wraps Arm Around Patty Mills' Neck
Draymond Green has found himself at the center of more criticism over his on-court antics ... this time, the Golden State Warriors star is getting backlash after wrapping his arm around Patty Mills' neck and forcing him to the ground.
The incident went down during the first quarter of the Dubs' road matchup against the Miami Heat on Tuesday ... when Green got tied up with Mills as he moved through the paint to try to defend Bam Adebayo's shot.
A nearby official immediately blew his whistle ... and the play was reviewed to see if Adebayo's attempt happened prior to the the common foul.
Caitlin Clark Big3 Offers Her $5 Mil to Join!!! Could Still Play in WNBA
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7:30 AM -- Ice Cube is now speaking out on the offer ... saying it was a no-brainer to pitch Caitlin Clark to his organization.
"Caitlin is a generational athlete who can achieve tremendous success in the BIG3," he said minutes ago on X ... while also pointing out the league has a track record of breaking barriers with female coaches like Nancy Lieberman and Lisa Leslie.
"With our offer, Caitlin Clark can make history and break down even more barriers for women athletes," Cube added.
The BIG3 founder also thinks his org. will be a better alternative for WNBA athletes to make money during the offseason ... so they don't have to take their talents to "often dismal and dubious foreign countries" to earn a living.
"And they should have more than just one professional option in the US at a time when American pro sports leagues are being infiltrated by autocratic, anti-women regimes such as Qatar," he said. "Our pathbreaking offer to Caitlin Clark demonstrates that BIG3 now offers another choice for athletes."
Caitlin Clark is in line to make more history -- the NCAA phenom could become basketball's first-ever $5 million woman, if she accepts a massive deal from Ice Cube's Big3 league ... TMZ Sports has learned.
Shakira Mesmerizes Fans During Surprise NYC Show ...
Shakira gave a real treat to New Yorkers Tuesday night ... putting on a surprise performance in Times Square for 40,000 screaming fans.
The Grammy-winning singer hit the TSX stage at the Crossroads of the World in Midtown Manhattan just hours after she announced the pop-up show on the social media app, "X."
Thousands of her followers rushed to see Shakira's spur of the moment concert as she celebrated the release of her new album, "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran."
Diddy New Video Shows Trashed House After Raid Mogul Calls Investigation 'Witch Hunt'
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The army of federal law enforcement officers did a number on Diddy's L.A. home, and the video shows clearly the mansion was turned upside down.
TMZ has obtained footage of the aftermath of Monday's raid on Diddy's Holmby Hills drawers were ripped open, belongings scattered about, documents strewn about and safes broken into.
Agents had a field day with Diddy's electronic equipment. You see pieces of computer and other equipment in pieces on the floor. It's clear agent zeroed in on hard drives, which were seized during the raid.
Zachery Ty Bryan Charged with a Felony Following DUI Arrest
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Zachery Ty Bryan has been hit with a felony charge following his February DUI arrest.
In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the "Home Improvement" alum was charged with the crime of driving under the influence with three or more priors within the last decade.
The felony complaint says Zachery refused to submit to a sobriety test, although cops say the 42-year-old had a blood alcohol level of 0.15, nearly twice the legal limit.
Dan Dakich Warns Sweet 16 Players ... 'Don't Start Thinking You're A Star!!!'
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Dan Dakich is offering up some free advice to any player in this weekend's Sweet 16 looking for tips on how to prepare for the big games ... saying simply, "Don't start thinking you're a star!"
The former Indiana Hoosiers guard said in a talk with TMZ Sports this week it's easy for players who've made it this far in the NCAA tournament to start losing focus.
He said as teams return to campus and feel all the love -- it's common for players to get a big head ... and then falter when the lights come back on for the tourney's next round.
TMZ TV Recap More Diddy Fallout Will Smith Ticket, Vince Young Knockout
It's Hump Day, but we're gonna push through here at TMZ ... by recapping our TV topics.
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Let's start with "TMZ Live," where Harvey and Charles continued to discuss the fallout from the raids on Diddy's homes in Los Angeles and Miami -- including the fact that someone in his entourage ended up behind bars on drug charges during their airport run-in with feds.
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Next up, we got "TMZ on TV" ... with the gang talking about Will Smith getting a speeding ticket recently while driving along the PCH in Malibu -- and allegedly going a little too fast.
Barbara K. On 'RHONY' 'Memba Her?!
American businesswoman and author Barbara Kavovit was in her early 50s when she took on the role of Luann de Lesseps's friend on Bravo's reality series "The Real Housewives of New York City" back in 2019.
Joining Barbara on the dramatic series included Luann de Lesseps the former Countess, Ramona Singer as the turtle time wrangler who often picked fights with Barbara and Bethenny Frankel who assisted Barbara with Luann's intervention during season 11.
Barbara recently discussed her time on 'RHONY' -- as well as Bethenny Frankel's Reality Reckoning -- on the "Behind The Velvet Rope" podcast.
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Rebel Wilson Claims Sacha Baron Cohen Asked Her to Stick Finger Up His Butt
Rebel Wilson's claims against Sacha Baron Cohen are becoming more clear -- because an excerpt from her new book is out ... and she details a pretty disturbing story about him.
The actress's new memoir, 'Rebel Rising,' is due out in a few days ... and People Mag obtained an excerpt -- which features descriptions of things Rebel claims happened on the set of their 2016 flick 'The Brothers Grimsby' ... including a lot of inappropriate behavior.
She writes, "It felt like every time I’d speak to SBC, he’d mention that he wanted me to go naked in a future scene. I was like, 'Ha, I don’t do nudity, Sacha.'"
Vince Young Knocked Out In Wild Bar Fight ... Video Shows
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Vince Young was involved in a wild bar fight last month -- one that ended after he was socked in the face and seemingly knocked unconscious.
The fracas -- which went down inside Tokyo Joe's Shot Bar in Houston, Texas at around 9 PM on Feb. 4 -- was all captured on video, obtained by TMZ Sports.
In the footage, you can see Young -- wearing a white hat, black shirt and shorts -- and another man begin arguing with fellow bargoers ... when, suddenly, things turn physical.
Diddy New Video, Photos of Miami Raid ... And Airport Fed Run-In
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TMZ has obtained new video showing the full extent of the raid at Diddy's home in Miami Monday -- not to mention the moment federal agents stopped his crew at the airport.
Check out this video we got that was taken just as Homeland Security officials descended on Diddy's properties on Star Island -- which was guarded and blocked off by law enforcement as agents made their move via boat, pulling up to a dock leading to his adjacent homes.
As you can see, it looks like Uncle Sam sent the cavalry for this operation ... because not only were there boots on the ground and in the water, but there was a chopper as well.
Diddy Neighbor Who Went Viral ... Just Trolling w/ Outlandish Claims, Mom Says
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A guy went viral after rolling up to the Diddy raid in L.A. claiming to be his next-door neighbor, while also alleging to have witnessed unseemly things -- but his mom is clarifying ... saying her son was just running his mouth.
On Monday, a car rolled up to Diddy's home in the middle of the raid and made a scene -- with two young guys rolling down their windows and talking to reporters ... while also amplifying salacious allegations mentioned in recent lawsuits against Diddy.
The guys claimed to live right next to Diddy, and alleged they'd seen all sorts of wild stuff at night. At first, people didn't know what to believe ... but some members of the media took their words as gospel, and they got duped.
Baltimore Disaster Ship Crashes, Bridge Collapses ... 2 People Found, 6 Presumed Dead
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5:55 PM PT -- The 6 remaining people officials were searching for in Baltimore are now officially presumed dead. A Coast Guard spokesperson said they're suspending their rescue operation. Divers are heading back out again Wednesday to try and recover the bodies.
7:32 AM PT -- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says crew on the cargo ship were able to issue a "mayday" call before the collision, which enabled authorities to limit traffic on the bridge.
7:18 AM PT -- Officials say 8 people were on the bridge at the time of the collapse, and that thus far -- two of them have been accounted for ... with one in the hospital, and the other being stable. The search for the other six continues.