Comedy

50 Cent is getting praise from the Shreveport Chief of Police for pulling off an epic comedy and music festival that was crime-free... especially given the backdrop of the City.

50 hosted Dave Chappelle, Katt Williams, Andrew Schulz, Matt Rife, Bill Bellamy and other comedians for the 4-day "Humor & Harmony" event which began last Thursday. There were performances by DaBaby, Master P, A Boogie, Moneybagg Yo, Muni Long and 50 himself, among many others.

Shreveport has had more than its share of crime problems, so cops were bracing for any incidents given the huge crowds that showed up for the festival. In the end, there wasn't a single issue, and officials were beyond grateful to 50, who helped provide security.

Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith tells TMZ, 50 and his team were instrumental in keeping the event safe with good planning, resources and masterful execution. The Chief added, "I haven't seen this type of positive activity downtown since the late '80s!"

The Chief called 50 after the festival wrapped to express his gratitude.

Ellen DeGeneres is likely laughing all the way to the bank after unloading her sprawling California estate for a massive price tag.

According to property records ... obtained by the Wall Street Journal ... the TV personality and her wife, Portia de Rossi, have sold their 10-acre estate in Santa Barbara County for a whopping $96 million.

The couple scooped up the home for $70 million back in 2022, and have reportedly sold it to mining magnate Robert Friedland.

Colin Jost posted an alarming update on the injuries and illnesses he sustained during his harrowing -- and hilarious -- coverage in Tahiti as an Olympics Surfing correspondent, and NBC has labeled him a scourge!

NBC, according to Colin, has diagnosed him with leprosy ... true, the network brass aren't doctors, but it's a fair assessment after the 'SNL' star had to leave the games because he was doing himself in with gashes, bites and infections.

Colin himself said he's been declared a "leper" by his own network. That typically means he needs to isolate to protect himself and others. Obviously a joke ... but still, we get the point.

Aaron Rodgers' team won its first preseason game Saturday, and his throwing arm was impressive ... thing is, he didn't throw the ball at the stadium.

AR sat on the sidelines to watch the Jets beat the Browns, and then he beelined it for Madison Square Garden, where he took in a big, celeb comedy show.

Aaron hopped on stage with Joe Rogan, Andrew Dice Clay, Joey Diaz, Shane Gillis and others, and hurled 2 footballs into the crowd ... which you gotta say is pretty awesome for whoever caught it --  Aaron's an MVP 4 times over.

Three suspects have been arrested in the foiled Taylor Swift terror plot, Scheana Shay had a rude welcome in London and Denard Robinson has a wild arrest video ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles have the latest on the arrests in the foiled terror plot that was allegedly targeting Taylor's Vienna concerts.

Ben Stiller threw his full support behind Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election -- but, in doing so, he cracked a weird joke about white Jewish dudes all wanting to be Black.

The Jewish actor hopped on a Zoom call for Monday's "Comics For Kamala" event with other celebs, namely Ed Helms, Jon Hamm and Whoopi Goldberg. All the stars and host Paul Mercurio came together to back Kamala in her battle for the White House against Donald Trump.

Ben actually jumped on the call halfway into the 3-hour-plus convo and started off by announcing he would match the $150,000 donation Mercurio gave to the Democratic nominee and current VP.

"Saturday Night Live" is shaking things up for its milestone 50th season ... as 2 castmates have officially exited the NBC sketch show.

Molly Kearney took to social media Friday to announce their departure from 'SNL,' after first joining the show in 2022. It's unclear if Molly -- who was the show's first nonbinary cast member -- left the show on their own terms ... but their statement indicated that they might not have been invited back.

MK signed off their message with a cryptic note ... "Head up and heart out."

A popular underwear company wants to help keep Olympic diver Jules Bouyer's now-famous bulge safe and sound ... telling TMZ Sports it's offering the French athlete a LIFETIME supply of its undies!!

Officials over at Shinesty -- famously known for its Ball Hammock Pouch Underwear -- formally extended the offer to Bouyer this week ... after viewers of the Paris Games went crazy over what the dude was hiding in his tiny swimsuit.

"When we saw what Olympic diver Jules Bouyer was packing in his South of France, it didn’t matter that we were an American company," a rep for the undie co. said.

Katie Ledecky is weighing in on a pool cardinal rule ... making it clear she's a pretty serious rule follower -- even when nature calls.

The Olympic swimmer sat down with comedian Leslie Jones for a chat at the 2024 Summer Olympics ... where she was asked point-blank if she's ever peed in the pool. KL was insistent that she does not pee when in the water ... though, she couldn't speak on behalf of her fellow swimmers.

As the gold medalist put it ... "I try not to think about this."

Nikki Glaser admits roasting people gets pretty ugly -- so much so she practically needs a spiritual detox after digging so deep to find those nasty zingers!

The comedian spilled the beans on the "Fresh Air" podcast ... admitting she has to purge all the evil vibes after her roasts 'cause her brain goes to a very dark place to hunt for the absolute worst thing to say about someone.

Nikki added before her roasting sessions, she scrolls through photos of her celeb targets, looking for the one thing she can joke about that’ll haunt them forever, which adds to her low state of mind after it's all over.

Pete Davidson is checking into a mental health facility -- his latest attempt to get himself right ... TMZ has confirmed.

Sources with direct knowledge tell us the comedian and 'SNL' alum has entered a wellness facility in order to focus on his mental health -- although, the details on where exactly he's getting treated and for how long are scarce at the moment.

The news -- first reported by People -- comes as Pete's upcoming comedy gigs were being canceled left and right ... he had 8 scheduled shows scattered across the country over the next 3 months that have since been nixed.

Tyler Perry recently fended off critics of his low-rated new film -- but Mark Curry says he need not argue with these folks ... 'cause the man's legacy and earnings speak for themself.

We caught up with the veteran comedian out in NYC this week -- and he vouched for TP's funny bone when it comes to his movies ... after all, the iconic Madea character helped spark his billion-dollar empire and Mark says he has no reason to change for anyone.

Tyler recently swatted down critics after his latest movie "Divorce in the Black" but was egged with a rare 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Eminem's new album "Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)" made it a point to have a funeral for his controversial alter-ego -- his new A.I.-generated interview serves as the burial, but not before unleashing a few secrets from the grave!!!

On Tuesday, Complex released a 14-minute, scripted interview with Em and the bleached-blonde younger version of himself, created by A.I. firm, Metaphysics -- the same company that boosted his "Houdini" video.

The sit-down plays out the hypothetical scenario of a matured and aged Eminem trying to reason with his reckless past life.

Actress Erica Ash -- famous from one of the 'Scary Movie' films and "Survivor's Remorse" -- has died ... this according to her family.

Her mother, Diann Ash, tells TMZ ... "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, and friend Erica Chantal Ash (1977-2024). After a long and courageous battle with cancer, she transitioned peacefully surrounded by her loved ones."

She adds, "Erica was an amazing woman and talented entertainer who touched countless lives with her sharp wit, humor, and genuine zest for life. Her memory will live eternally in our hearts. In honor of Erica’ memory, the family asks that any donations be made to the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation or the Breast Cancer Foundation of your choice. We are grateful for the kind expressions of love and support during this difficult time."

The Las Vegas Raiders are really poking the bear at training camp ... electing to take a playful shot at their division rival's best player, Patrick Mahomes ... with a Kermit The Frog puppet dressed up as the Kansas City Chiefs superstar!!

A Raiders spectator brought the troll job out on Thursday ... showing the puppet rockin' Mahomes' No. 15 jersey and a wig that's similar to his signature hair.

Everyone in attendance thought it was hilarious ... including Raiders rookie safety Trey Taylor who started imitating the "Sesame Street" character's voice (which Pat's famously resembles).

Funny Marco says his big dreams with Bobbi Althoff have gone up in smoke -- and he's citing creative differences as the reason ... especially when it comes to what's funny on what platform.

The social media giants were supposed to be burning up the summer on their lengthy-titled "Open Thoughts Vs. The Really Good Podcast" tour ... but Marco revealed it's a done deal in a new post after he says Bobbi refused to update her deadpan style for her stage set.

Marco says he explained to Bobbi she needed to perk up and maybe even dance onstage because paying ticketholders would expect bigger bells and whistles from the two of them, but claims his advice fell on deaf ears.