Famous Food

Red Lobster is officially in Chapter 11 bankruptcy -- a move that comes days after they shut down dozens of their restaurants amid financial distress, but it's one that will keep its remaining branches afloat ... for now.

The nation's biggest seafood chain confirmed the news Sunday night, meaning it's succumbed to burdensome leases, high labor costs, and, of course, its iconic all-you-can-eat shrimp deal -- which, in hindsight, seems a bit too generous!

RL revealed in court filings it has more than 100,000 creditors with estimated assets and liabilities both ranging between $1 billion to $10 billion.

Kanye West and Bianca Censori chowing down at America's Diner isn't something you'd expect, but their affordable meal comes as a major shakeup goes down at Ye's company.

New video obtained by TMZ shows Kanye -- with a white hoodie tight around his face -- walking into a Santa Barbara Denny's behind Bianca, who was in one of those skintight nude-colored bodysuits she loves. They were keeping a somewhat low profile, but it's clearly them.

We're told they arrived at the restaurant around 8 PM Monday, and were very animated with each other during their meal. Plus, eyewitnesses say an issue with the food might have sparked an argument with their server.

Hailey Bieber is just like any other woman who's pregnant and getting cravings for certain foods ... but hers might be slightly more unusual, yet don't tell her that!

Take Hailey's latest meal to satisfy her hankering for certain sustenance ... which she featured Wednesday on her Instagram Story.

Hailey posted several photos showing off her baby bump as the model struck various poses. But the one that captured everyone's attention focused on her hand holding egg salad on top of a pickle with ... wait for it ... hot sauce!

McDonald's is admitting that not every kid who has a Happy Meal is beaming with joy ... emphasizing this point with a major redesign to their iconic Happy Meals, for a week anyway.

The company's UK division officially removed the smile from millions of Happy Meal containers in solidarity with Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from May 13 to May 19. They're also dropping "Happy" from their famous menu item ... calling it "The Meal."

The redesign, brought about by Leo Burnett UK and Ready 10, is meant to reflect a recent study ... which found that 48% of kids in the UK feel pressured to be happy all the time.

Shaquille O'Neal let the candy out of the bag this week ... with the Big Fella (accidentally) revealing he's dropping a new gummie with "the biggest candy player in the world!"

With the NBA playoffs in full swing, Shaq was talking hoops with TMZ Sports on Monday when the Hall of Famer's hunger got the best of him, and he exposed a bag that read, "Shaq A Licious XL Gummies"

Are you coming out with candy, we asked?!

Ja Rule is getting a head start on Mother's Day with a heartfelt gesture for some special women and their kids.

The "Always On Time" rapper and Sei Less Restaurant's co-founder Ivi Shano joined forces Tuesday in NYC to host an uplifting luncheon dedicated to moms who had their lives altered by the criminal justice system -- 40 mothers and their children, to be exact!!!

TMZ Hip Hop got a video of Ja greeting and socializing with the moms ... the luncheon was a partnership between The Ladies of Hope Ministries and REFORM Alliance.

Jennifer Lopez fue una de las muchas estrellas que asistieron a la cena pre-MET Gala de Anna Wintour este fin de semana, pero fue la única que tuvo problemas con su carro.

Zendaya, J Lo, Sienna Miller, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth y James Corden llegaron por separado a la casa de la editora de Vogue en Manhattan, e inmediatamente tuvieron que lidiar con una noche lluviosa en la ciudad.

Por suerte todos estaban preparados con sus paraguas, así que el agua no fue problema. Sin embargo, mira lo que le pasó a Jen a la salida...

Jennifer Lopez was one of many stars who hit up Anna Wintour's pre-MET Gala dinner this weekend ... but she was one of a few who seemed to have a little car trouble too.

Zendaya, J Lo, Sienna Miller, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth and James Corden rolled up separately in their SUVs to the Vogue editor's Manhattan home -- and immediately had to deal with a rainy night in the city.

Luckily, they've all got people for that ... as umbrellas were on hand to cover everyone's 'fits. Check out what happened to Jen on the way out though ... a lil' SUV mix-up, it seems.

El breve viaje de Gypsy Rose Blanchard a Los Ángeles esta semana terminó lleno de recuerdos, pues tuvo la experiencia completa en la ciudad, ¡con un poco de ayuda de TMZ!

Gypsy se subió al TMZ Celebrity Tour el jueves, y estaba con los pies súper en la tierra tomando fotos con algunos de los conductores y respondiendo nuestras preguntas sobre su estadía en Los Ángeles, incluyendo si algún famoso la había invitado a pasar el rato.

Gypsy nos dijo que efectivamente eso había pasado, y que uno de los Jonas Bros. se había contactado con ella para invitarla a un evento en enero al que no pudo asistir.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard's brief trip to Los Angeles this week ended up chock-full of memories -- and it's because she had the ultimate tourist experience ... with some help from TMZ!

GRB hopped on the TMZ Celebrity Tour Thursday ... and, she was totally down to earth -- taking pics with some of the riders and answering our questions about her time in L.A. ... including if anyone famous has ever extended an invite to hang out.

As it turns out, Gypsy says that has happened ... naming one of the Jonas Bros. as having reached out and telling her to roll through for an event in January, which she couldn't make.

Fat Joe's heart hurts for Haiti -- so he's upping the philanthropy in a major way with a partnership that will supply the embattled nation with much-needed food and utilities.

On Thursday, Fat Joe and his rapper pal Zoey Dollaz ushered in the “Fat Joe & Friends Relief For Haiti” initiative to combat the gang-fueled wave of violence on the island nation over the past few months.

Joe tells us he has many close friends, like Zoey, who are Haitian and every contribution donated will go directly to the Food For The Poor organization.

Selena Gomez parece muy emocionada por el nuevo libro de su novio Benny Blanco, dándole un gran bocado a un sabroso pastel en su honor.

La actriz publicó una interesante foto en su Instagram el martes, mostrando su bajada y lamiendo un pastel que se hizo en honor al libro de cocina de Benny, "Open Wide", que acaba de salir a la venta esta semana. Se puede ver una foto de Benny representada en el pastel.

La razón por la que esto es relevante es porque la foto que Selena publicó -y otras que están circulando- ¡la muestran lamiendo la entrepierna Benny en el pastel!

Selena Gomez seems really excited about her boyfriend Benny Blanco's new book, tucking into a tasty cake shaped just like it -- and going in tongue first, aiming below the belt.

The actress posted an interesting shot to her Instagram Tuesday -- showing her going down and licking a cake that was made to be a replica of Benny's cookbook, 'Open Wide' ... which just got released this week. The catch ... a picture of BB himself is on the cake.

The reason that's relevant is because the picture Selena posted -- and others that are circulating of this interesting moment -- shows her licking cake-Benny's crotch!

Gypsy Rose Blanchard's coming to the City of Angels ... with sources close to her telling TMZ she's got business in L.A. -- and dreams of an A-List meetup!

Sources close to Gypsy tell TMZ ... she's coming out to Los Angeles for a few days this week to promote season 2 of "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup."

We're told Gypsy's very excited about her first visit to Tinseltown, and she's hoping to meet up with someone who's tried to walk a mile in her shoes ... actress Joey King.

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart loooooves his Mike and Ike ... and the feeling is mutual -- 'cause the candy brand tells TMZ Sports it's always making sure to keep the hooper "well-stocked" on supply!!

Hart had social media in stitches after the Knicks’ down-to-the-wire playoff win over the Sixers Monday night -- celebrating the victory with a box of the fruit-flavored sweets during his postgame press conference, just like he did last postseason.

The 29-year-old couldn’t wait until he left the podium to enjoy his favorite treat ... forcing Jalen Brunson to hilariously get distracted as he answered questions.

The beef between NYC restaurateur Keith McNally and Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, just took an odd turn ... and it involves a dirty rat!

McNally – the owner of Manhattan's famed Balthazar bistro – jumped on Instagram Friday to report a suspicious middle-aged man had one drink at the establishment before quickly paying and emptying a bag of 5 white rodents inside the joint.

Customers enjoying their meals freaked out at the sight of the critters scurrying around their feet. One diner shot a cell phone video of a small rat racing across the floor, but it was dark in color, poking a hole in McNally's description.