Logan Paul, KSI Laugh Off Lunchly Mold Concerns ... Haters Use Us For Clicks!!!
Logan Paul and KSI don't seem too worried about the alleged mold issue with their new Lunchly meal products ... brushing off the outrage and chalking it up to people using them for clout.
The foes-turned-business partners -- as well as YouTube juggernaut MrBeast -- came under fire this week ... after a number of consumers claimed they found spoiled mozzarella when trying out the pizza option of the trio's new venture.
Influencer Rosanna Pansino was at the forefront of the backlash ... after she set out to compare Lunchly and the already-popular Lunchables in a video review -- but shifted gears when she discovered fungus growing in the shredded cheese.
Nicole Scherzinger Stayed in Contact With Liam Payne ... Texted Him on Day He Died
Nicole Scherzinger stayed friends with Liam Payne right up until his death ... with one of her Broadway colleagues revealing the two texted on the day he died.
Andrew Lloyd Webber -- famed composer of some of the biggest Broadway shows ever -- sat down for an interview with Billboard to talk about the "Sunset Boulevard" revival running on Broadway. Nicole stars in the show, and Andrew touted her for her composure.
Lloyd Webber says a chief example of this came on the day Liam passed ... saying Liam and Nicole were sending messages back and forth in the afternoon. She found out he passed just before the show -- but, still went out and put on a great performance for reviewers.
Lil Durk Busted In Broward County ... In Murder-For-Hire Plot
Lil Durk has been arrested in Florida for murder-for-hire.
TMZ broke the story ... several members of the Chicago-based OTF crew -- to which Durk has ties -- were charged Thursday with the slaying of rapper Quando Rondo's cousin.
Durk was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals and booked into the Broward County Jail on Thursday night. Authorities have yet to release details on his arrest.
Menendez Brothers D.A. Officially Files Docs Asking For Resentencing Highlights Exemplary Behavior Behind Bars
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The Menendez brothers are a step closer to potentially getting out of prison ... because Los Angeles' District Attorney just filed the document officially asking a judge to resentence them.
D.A. George Gascón filed the motion mere minutes ago ... asking a judge to change the brothers' sentences from life without the possibility of parole to life with the possibility of parole. Because of time served, this would allow them to potentially be released from prison immediately.
It's a long document ... but, basically, the D.A.'s office says Erik and Lyle have been upstanding inmates and no longer present a risk to public safety -- so, there's no reason to keep them locked up.
Jason Kelce The Next Big Late-Night Show Host?!? ... Reportedly Exploring Idea With ESPN
Move over, Jimmy Kimmel ... Jason Kelce might be about to take up residence in the late-night space -- he's reportedly in talks with ESPN about hosting his own show.
John Ourand of Puck reported Thursday that ESPN honcho Jimmy Pitaro is looking to widen the network's reach -- and part of the plan to accomplish that feat could include an after-hours program starring Kelce.
Unclear if it'd be in the traditional style -- one where a host (like Kimmel) brings in various celebs and athletes to talk about life and upcoming projects in a fun Q-and-A fashion -- although Ourand stated at the very least it "wouldn't be a highlight or recap show."
Bruce Springsteen Trump Not Running For Prez ... He Wants to Be Tyrant-in-Chief
Bruce Springsteen says only Kamala Harris is running to be the President ... 'cause he says Donald Trump's looking for a different job instead -- American Tyrant!
The singer-songwriter performed during Kamala Harris' Georgia rally Thursday, grabbing his guitar and performing a few acoustic versions of his hit songs before the Democratic nominee for prez hit the stage.
In between songs, Bruce gave his honest opinions on the 45th POTUS ... saying he thinks DJT has more interest in being a dictator than the president -- and saying he's "running to be an American tyrant."
Jerry Hairston Jr. Heartbroken Over Fernando Valenzuela's Death ... '63 Is Far Too Young'
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Jerry Hairston Jr. is one of many in the baseball world mourning the passing of Fernando Valenzuela this week ... telling TMZ Sports his admiration for the Dodgers legend was endless.
Hairston Jr. actually had the chance to work with the former pitcher over the last few years of his life ... as the two both had gigs broadcasting L.A. games -- and he had nothing but great experiences with the guy.
He told us he actually went golfing a few times with Valenzuela ... and the two shared many laughs while out on the course as well as at Dodger Stadium.
Lions' Kerby Joseph We're The Best In The NFC North
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It ain't the Vikings, Packers or Bears ... no, according to Kerby Joseph, the real kings of the NFC North are the Lions!
The defensive back made it clear to TMZ Sports following Detroit's huge Week 7 win over Minnesota that he truly believes his squad is the top dog in the NFL's best division.
In fact, he told us he thinks the Lions should be considered the favorite from here.
Guess Who This Dressed Up Princess Turned Into!
Before this Texas native and cutie pie in pink turned into an American actress and singer, she was moving to Edgewood, Florida with her rents and lil' bro, and dressing up as her favorite princess for Halloween.
Contrary to her days as a princess, one of her most recognizable roles was playing a vampire, where she drank the blood of Ian Somerhalder's character. She also played the fantasy roles in "The Originals" and "Legacies."
Musically, this shining star released her debut album, "It's Always The Innocent Ones" back in 2006 and was a backup singer for Miley Cyrus in 2007-2008.
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Gypsy Rose People Built Menendez Bros. Up ... Might Tear Them Down!!!!
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard's telling the Menendez brothers to tread carefully ... because while people are currently advocating for them, she knows from personal experience it won't always be like that.
We spoke with Gypsy, and she tells us she hopes all the facts of their case are taken into account, and they have a peaceful transition back into society if they're released following Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón's decision to advocate for resentencing.
That said, GRB says she worries society's building them up only to tear them down just like she says they've done to her.
Jadakiss Going SupercalifragilistiCRAZY ... On Kid's School Field Trip 🚌
Jadakiss learned the hard way the wheels on the bus going round and round just don't ever stop spinning ... nor do kiddie sing-alongs on bus trips!!!
The lyrical legend documented himself on Thursday, riding a school bus full of tykes singing Mary Poppins' tongue-twisting "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" ... on repeat, again and again and again.
Jada appeared to be all um-dittle-dittled out and appeared to have his son and his classmate on his side in disbelief with the beatdown their ears were taking.
The ride-along dad was also reppin' his The LOX rap group on his fitted hat ... their name stands for "living off experience," which he now has first-hand knowledge of what it's like to be wrung through the nursery rhyme blender!!!
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It's all for the greater good of fatherhood ... Jada's twin boys recently turned 10 and he's heavily active in their lives.
Maybe he wouldn't have suffered so much if someone flipped the song backward like Ghostface Killah once did ... that's how you impress a rapper on daddy duty!!!
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Lyle Menendez First Wife Says Bros Should Be Freed ... Despite Personal Heartbreak
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The Menendez brothers' possible resentencing is music to Lyle’s first wife’s ears ... 'cause she tells TMZ she’s still standing by the pair, despite her own rocky history with her ex-hubby.
Anna Eriksson, who was married to Lyle from 1996 to 2001, tells TMZ that even though Lyle shattered her trust when a misdirected letter revealed he had feelings for someone else, it doesn’t change her stance -- she still believes the brothers should be freed.
Anna gives us more insight into her heartbreak, admitting she actually fainted when she found out Lyle was all in for someone else. Even though he wanted to work things out, she wasn’t having it -- she says she told him he taught her not to put up with things like that -- and she filed for divorce.
TMZ TV Hot Take Matty Healy Shades Taylor Swift ... Not Writing About Flings!!!
Matty Healy's throwing some low-key shade at Taylor Swift, seemingly calling her out for everything she writes about ... and, our "TMZ Live" team is here to read through the lines.
Healy gave an interview during which he said he has no interest in writing about relationships ... clearly referring to their short-lived romance last year after Taylor and Joe Alwyn split.
Plus, T-Swift's known for writing about all of her past romances ... including Matty Healy, who many believe is the subject of the song "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" -- no wonder he's throwing shade.
But, seems Matty got the last laugh here ... 'cause our guys say he used one word that's gotta cut like a knife. Watch the full clip to hear which one.
Check your local listings for when TMZ is on in your area or catch up on past episodes!
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Kim Kardashian Ryan Murphy Made all the Dif in Menendez Decision
Kim Kardashian is thrilled the Menendez bros have a shot at freedom, and she's singling out Ryan Murphy as a judicial influencer who got the D.A. to act.
Fact is ... there was a hearing set for Erik and Lyle Menendez to make their case long before Murphy's 'Monsters' dropped on Netflix. But L.A. County D.A. George Gascón did make a point that he accelerated the process because of public interest in the wake of the documentary -- presumably he's referring to the Paramount doc.
As for Kim, she was effusive ... "Thank you, George Gascon, for revisiting the Menendez brothers' case and righting a significant wrong."
Quando Rondo Alleged Members of Lil Durk's OTF Indicted for Murder of Quando's Cousin ... Getback for King Von
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Federal agents swooped in and arrested 5 men in connection to the August 2022 shooting in Los Angeles that killed Quando Rondo's cousin ... and now they're being charged with conspiracy to commit murder for hire in retaliation for King Von's death!!!
Federal prosecutors in California announced the grand jury indictment Thursday of Kavon London Grant, AKA "Vonnie" ... Deandre Dontrell Wilson, AKA "DeDe" ... Keith Jones, AKA “Flacka” ... David Brian Lindsey, AKA "Browneyez" ... and Asa Houston, AKA "Boogie."
Durk isn't a defendant here, but he's been vigorously fighting the label that OTF is a gang in a separate case involving the slaying of his rival, FBG Duck.
Univ. of South Florida Men's Hoops Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim Dead At 43 After Medical Complication
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University of South Florida men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim died on Thursday, according to the school ... after a medical procedure went horribly wrong.
Coach Abdur-Rahim was only 43 years old.
"All of us with South Florida Athletics are grieving with the loved ones of Coach Abdur-Rahim," USF official Michael Kelly said in a statement.