Patricia Richardson Wanted Equal Pay on 'Home Improvement' ... Says Request Killed Show!!!

Patricia Richardson's calling out her former network for killing "Home Improvement" ... claiming she wasn't treated the same as Tim Allen -- and, her request for equal pay ended the show.

The actress -- who played loving TV mother Jill Taylor in all eight seasons of the show -- sat down with the Los Angeles Times to discuss the hit '90s sitcom ... and, she says she decided to give Disney the middle finger with her last contract demand.

The way Patricia tells it ... she made it clear during season eight that she didn't intend to do a ninth season -- saying the whole experience had become a fight and claiming she and Allen knew it was time to end the show.

Morgan Wallen Nixes Nashville Bar Opening ... Amid Criminal Case

Morgan Wallen postponed the opening of his Nashville saloon over Memorial Day amid the prosecution of his felony criminal case for his alleged chair-throwing incident.

Here's the scoop ... Wallen, along with TC Restaurant Group, owns "This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen" in downtown Nashville, which was supposed to open its doors to the public this weekend -- but it didn't work out that way.

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Reps for "This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen" issued a statement Friday, breaking the bad news about the opening without providing a new date for it.

Harrison Butker Stands Firm In His Values ... Claims Catholicism Is Hated

Harrison Butker was back before a podium Friday in his first public appearance since his controversial commencement speech – and he stood firm in his beliefs without giving an inch to his detractors.

Last evening, the K.C. Chiefs kicker gave another sermon onstage for the "Courage Under Fire" gala at Regina Caeli Academy – a traditional Catholic institution – in Nashville, Tennessee.

As a member of the school's board of directors, Butker leaned in heavily on his message from Benedictine College two weeks ago that rubbed many people the wrong way.

North West Standing Ovation ... 'Lion King' Singing Debut At Hollywood Bowl

Some say The Kardashians are Hollywood's version of a Royal Family ... and now Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's firstborn is ready to take the crown!

North West made her Hollywood Bowl singing debut Friday evening ... performing "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" at the Bowl's "The Lion King" live concert event.

TMZ obtained a pic of Mama Bear Kim watching from the crowd with Chicago sitting in her lap.

Bad Bunny & Kendall Jenner Dinner Date In Miami ... More Evidence They're Back Together

Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner appear to be going strong again ... 'cause we just caught them coming out of a private dinner in Florida.

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Bunny and Kendall were out and about Friday night in Miami after Bunny performed at the Kaseya Center. Following the gig, the two made a late-night pit stop to fill their bellies at Gekko Japanese Steakhouse.

We're told they walked inside together, and staff promptly escorted them to a VIP room, where they dined for about an hour and 20 minutes before leaving after midnight.

Millie Bobby Brown & Jake Bongiovi Check Out Our Wedding Rings!!! Confirm Secret Marriage

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are lookin' very newlywed ... tooling around the Hamptons and flashing their rings in the first shots of them since their reported secret wedding.

The happy couple were out and about Friday doing some shopping ... and, just check out the huge grins on their faces -- they seem in a rather celebratory mood, we gotta say, while dressed in light, summery clothes.

Millie's throwing her hands up in the air victoriously while Jake gives a thumbs up to the photogs as they cruise around in a convertible -- and yeah, his left hand is a little more weighed down than when we last saw him.

Island Boys' Franky Venegas Busted For Reckless Driving, Other Offenses In Fort Lauderdale

Franky Venegas – one half of the viral hip hop duo The Island Boys – has been busted in Florida for driving-related offenses.

The tattooed TikTok star --who shares the limelight with his twin brother Alex – was arrested in Fort Lauderdale Friday and booked into the Broward County Jail.

Franky was hit with three charges – operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, false ID provided to a law enforcement officer and reckless driving.

DIDDY WALK OF FAME STAR Won't Be Removed

Calls to remove Diddy's Hollywood Walk of Fame star are gaining traction amid his downfall -- but the team behind the honor has made no such move.

A Hollywood Chamber of Commerce spokesperson tells TMZ ... they have not discussed it and the org is powerless to make the star disappear.

The Chamber says, while it has the authority to nominate star recipients, manufacture and install stars upon city approval and conduct the Walk of Fame installation ceremony, it lacks the authority to remove them.

Sean Palmieri Blasts 'Selling the OC' Cast ... Real Villains All Around Me

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Former "Selling the OC" star Sean Palmieri's going scorched earth on his ex-colleagues ... firing off a barrage of critiques -- and, telling fans who think he's the villain to look at everyone else's behavior.

We caught up with Palmieri on Rodeo Drive in Bev Hills and asked him about all the drama from this new season of 'StOC' ... including his own claim his costar Austin Victoria and his wife tried to have a threesome with him ... and, Sean didn't hold back.

While Sean doesn't hit the three-way question head-on, he does call out Austin for trying to hog attention and stir up drama around the office ... saying his adversary wanted to make him the villain.

Stars and Scars You Be the Judge

Diddy now faces 7 lawsuits and a federal criminal investigation, and the beef between Billie and Taylor is real. So we gotta ask ...

Diddy's Accusers ...

Whose Side You On?

J Lo And Ben Would Be Happier ...

Gayle King Making Play For Lenny Kravitz ...

I'm Afraid Of Flying Boeing ...

'Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill' #1 Album

Pick Your #1 ...

Nikki Haley As Trump's Running Mate ...

Trump's Hush Money Trial ...

Adam Silver NBA's Talks With TNT Not Dead Yet

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Fill in the gravesite and call off the funeral ... Adam Silver says despite all the perception of doom and gloom surrounding the NBA's current negotiations with TNT -- the talks between the sides are NOT dead yet.

The Association's commissioner made it clear while outside of Thursday's White House state dinner in D.C. that he and his org. are still very much open to getting a new deal done with TNT -- this despite reports the parties are far off.

Silver didn't elaborate on where exactly each side is ... but he said, "We're all still talking."

RED LOBSTER MERCH HITS EBAY AMID BANKRUPTCY

Folks are hoping Red Lobster's bankruptcy news might do them some financial good ... by selling off store memorabilia.

All sorts of goodies from the iconic seafood spot are up for grabs on eBay -- from a menu dating back to 1990, to an employee name tag, and even a kid's coloring book.

Some hefty brass door handles from one of their stores have also emerged on the online marketplace for a whopping $600 ... while on the other end, a tiny 3-inch-long sandwich pick is listed for $6.

What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!

Y'all ready to flip some frigin' tables differences upside down with the OG, Teresa Giudice?! In honor of graduation season, step up to the stage and see if you can score the changes in these eye-popping shots!

The "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star is celebrating her daughter, Milania's new venture as she's heading off to the University of Tampa!

As you take a final exam over the photos, you'll see the mother-daughter duo cozied up and buried in UT merch, and of course a crop-top tee!

Go Spartans!

**HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Teresa and Milania Giudice photos!**

TMZ TV Hot Takes Diddy's New Lawsuit ... Kabosu, Travis Kelce

First day of a long weekend ... and, TMZ's got the best stories on TV to kick off three days of fun in the sun. Check out the best from our past week.

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On "TMZ Live," Charles and Harvey discuss another new lawsuit against Diddy from a woman who claims he raped her multiple times.

Hollywood Hotties Summer Showdown Who'd You Rather?!

Did someone say good times and tan lines ... because we're in that sunshine state of mind, so a HOT round of Who'd You Rather with matching sexy celebs is in order! From bulky beach boys to big-hat hotties ... all ya gotta do is pick your fav photo from our scorchin' hot gallery!

Kicking off the summer showdown ... Low Tide Ladies Kylie Jenner and Bella Thorne are shaking things up on the shoreline -- posing pretty in their bikinis -- and the hot-meter only heats up from there!

Shaun White and Kevin Hart were both catching some summer rays and totally giving "Hunks and Trunks" for daysss, but which studly star are you pickin' good lookin'?

And, it's not a HOT GIRL SUMMER without Kelsey Calemine going up against Gabrielle Epstein in a wet t-shirt contest, but which lucky gal is seeing through the leaderboard?!

Grab your SPF and feel out those summer vibes with our Who'd You Rather gallery. Click on the pic to vote Who You'd Rather, and keep on scrolling through the rest to see who else is heating up!

KANYE WEST BATTERY INVESTIGATION ON ICE!!!

Kanye West may end up avoiding legal trouble for allegedly punching a guy at a famous hotel last month ... 'cause cops say everyone involved has gone radio silent.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the rapper and twin brothers Mark and Jonnie Houston have clammed up over claims Ye socked the wrong twin in the face at the Chateau Marmont after he thought one of them assaulted his wife Bianca Censori in April.

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Although Kanye's camp claimed Bianca got assaulted ... cops said they saw no evidence of an assault when they checked out surveillance footage. Best they could figure, it was just one of the twins accidentally bumping into Bianca.