"Impractical Jokers" alum Joe Gatto has denied a TikToker's viral allegation that he sexually assaulted her when she was 19 in 2023.
The comedian told TMZ in a statement ... he "used poor judgment" in the past and has therefore "violated the trust of the people" he loves ... but is confident anyone who knows him knows he "wouldn’t assault anyone."
He adds, "Working on myself is an ongoing process, and I am now going to take some time away from the public eye to focus my energies where I need to."
Yung Gravy isn't denying $20 for a single strawberry is a steep ask ... but if that's what the ladies want, then so be it!!!
TMZ caught up with the country-rap-rocker out in Gravitas Beverly Hills this weekend surrounded by lovely ladies ... and we piqued his interest on the juiciest TikTok craze at the moment!!!
Bourgeois L.A. grocer Erewhon's Japanese strawberry retails for $20 for just 1 piece of the fruit, and Gravy gets easily convinced by the company he keeps. It's reminiscent of the world's oldest story ... Adam & Eve anyone?!?
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We also got an update on Gravy and Haliey Welch -- AKA Hawk Tuah Girl -- and her dance-and-tango in the DMs from several months ago ... and turns out there's no news.
Signals got mixed and Haliey's since been accused of running a pump-and-dump crypto currency scheme and has disappeared off the map ... so Gravy is in the market to find a new girl to take to the market.
Line up ladies, he's got money for everyone to get their own strawberry ... no need to share!!!
Amber Portwood apparently is no longer a part of "Teen Mom" ... but she's saying don't get it twisted -- she wasn't fired -- she threw in the towel for her mental health.
Amber recently did a TikTok Live ... shutting down rumors she was axed from the popular MTV series, saying the decision to bounce was all hers -- and she split "three days ago."
This isn't the first time she's addressed the rumors that she was booted -- she jumped on another Live earlier this week to talk about it ... but this is the first time she's straight-up said she was the one who pulled the plug.
Chappell Roan's "Pink Pony Club" hadzero space for one guy who straight-up refused to let her escape ... after she accidentally stumbled into a live TikTok battle with him.
You have to see the hilarious exchange ... Chappell and her pal were live-streaming when they accidentally got sucked into a battle with this guy who wouldn’t quit, begging them for just one round -- all while they were scrambling to figure out how to bail on the game.
While he was pleading passionately on one side of the screen, Chappell was frantically trying to kick him out on the other ... but, of course, staying super polite. Heck, she even threw in some Urdu, thinking it might help him understand her better.
There will be no renditions of Renegade, Savage or Corvette Corvette in the West Virginia football team's locker room this year ... Rich Rodriguez just revealed he's banned his players from TikTok dancing.
The Mountaineers head coach told reporters this week he believes when his players record themselves shaking their tailfeathers on the popular social media app ... it gives the portrayal of softness -- a huge no-no in his book.
"It's like, look," he said, "we try to have a hard edge or whatever, and you're in there in your tights dancing on TikTok ain't quite the image of our program that I want."
One pigeon had a feather-raising escape after panicking and beelining straight into a ceiling fan, just a split second after landing on a food influencer’s head ... and the incident was caught on video.
Content creator Shanise Lozzi was live-streaming a food review at Kedai Kopi, a coffee shop near the Geylang Serai Bazaar in Singapore Monday, when the pigeon swooped in and tried to land right on her head.
You can see Shanise immediately clutch her head in panic with one hand, ducking as she looks up ... only to find the pigeon heading straight for the ceiling fan.
Paloma Diamond* -- the super famous Hollywood actress -- suffered another disappointing loss at the Academy Awards on Sunday night, marking her 20th Oscar nomination gone up in flames.
TMZ caught up with the sad-eyed Paloma outside NYC's iconic Dakota apartment building, where John Lennon was fatally shot in 1980 (yikes!), to grill the film sensation on what went wrong for the umpteenth time at the Oscars.
Well, at first, Paloma tried to stay mum on the ugly sitch, but we pressed her until she finally spilled her guts ... telling us the Academy needs to "look into itself," when it comes to voting. And, she gave the Academy even more hell, but you'll have to watch the clip to catch it all.
Casey Anthony has a new gig -- she’s now a self-proclaimed "legal advocate" and is promoting her role on her brand-new TikTok account.
The formerly acquitted defendant -- who was on trial for murder in 2011 for her daughter Caylee Marie Anthony's death -- explained that after being thrust into the legal spotlight, she’s turned what many saw as a curse into a blessing. She says her new goal is to give people a voice and the right tools when they find themselves in a sticky legal situation.
Casey used the video to reintroduce herself, saying she’d only be posting professionally, limited to legal matters, and that her drive to be a legal warrior really kicked off after seeing people she knows personally who were targeted and attacked recently. She doesn't specify, but she mentions being a proponent for the LGBTQ community and for women's rights.
TikToker Sarah C. Roberts is setting the record straight about her viral Elon Musk assassination video ... telling TMZ she never had plans to off the DOGE leader -- and that her taxes have in fact been paid.
The woman who went viral for joking someone should "X" Elon -- a play on him renaming Twitter to the single-letter moniker -- says she regrets "trying to make stupid jokes on the Internet" and she doesn't condone any violence.
Sarah tells TMZ she was simply expressing her frustrations with the economy on TikTok, and realizes it wasn't funny. She adds ... "I thought it was protected under free speech but I certainly learned my lesson."
A TikToker who openly called for Elon Musk's assassination is feeling the heat -- fast ... 'cause it looks like an investigation against her might be in the works.
In Sarah C. Roberts' vid -- reshared by X’s right-wing account Libs of TikTok -- she not only threatened the billionaire with a throat-slashing gesture and explicitly called for his murder, but also casually admitted to skipping filing her taxes for years.
Sarah’s social media accounts have since been deactivated, but the damage may be done. With the video making the rounds online, it’s now on the radar of some powerful figures -- like D.C.’s top prosecutor,Interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin.
Alix Earle has truly mastered the art of turning up the heat -- so much so, she managed to sizzle even in the freezing cold of Aspen ... and of course, she documented every moment on social media!
The pics say it all -- Alix is living her best life, rocking a series of stylish 'fits while soaking up the Aspen vibes with her crew.
It ain't the South, but Alix and her squad -- Kristin Konefal, Sally Carden, and sis Ashtin Earle -- were in full cowboy mode, serving up major yeehaw energy on their Aspen getaway
Ban or no ban, TikTok's fate is still up in the air so TMZ has done the lord's work in the meantime: we've combed through the best of the best and assembled a fun game of Who'd You Rather, TikTok Edition!!!
From the OG's to the hottest babes, and every 'toker who's cracked the TikTok code, take a good look at stars like Charli D'Amelio and Addison Rae, whose big claim to fame came from dancing in their itsy bikinis ... but which dancing queen would you rather bust a move with?
Bella Poarch and Pinkydoll take TikTok virality to a whole 'nother level -- Bella's infamous "M to the B" vid and Pinkydoll rackin' in stacks of cash with her iconic NPC TikTok live -- however who you gettin' down with more?
Controversial TikTok Star Joshua Block just had a major breakdown in Japan ... and his erratic behavior got so bad, police had to get involved.
In video obtained by TMZ ... Joshua -- AKA “World of T-Shirts," who has a following of nearly 4 million -- can be seen screaming incoherently on the street before he repeatedly smashes his face into a wall.
What appears to be his pals grab him and try to make him stop before he really hurts himself ... as JB keeps yelling.
Gen-Z’s been out here preaching empowerment ... but one TikToker's taking it to the next level -- trying to smash the taboo around a word that’s traditionally a total no-go.
Kayla Malecc, with a whopping 13.8M TikTok followers, is teaming up with Spencer’s to launch a collection that embraces the C-Word -- saying her goal is to reclaim it as a tool for self-expression and redefine language on her own terms.
Yup really -- her collection’s got tees, hoodies, and hats boldly rocking the word ‘C***,’ plus other sassy slogans like "Ur Son Is A Hoe," "Ridin' Ur Cowboy," and "Slut."
Bailey Hutchins, a popular TikTok star, has tragically died after a courageous two-year battle with Stage 4 colorectal cancer.
Her husband, Caden Hutchins, shared the heartbreaking news on IG and TikTok, praising her for the strength she showed throughout her tough fight, and expressing relief she was no longer suffering from the torturous pain she had endured.
Caden continued sharing his denial over the loss of his "best friend:" ... wrapping up with, "Your faith could move mountains Baby, unfortunately God had bigger plans for you Up Above. Until we meet again🕊️💕."
Swimsuit season isn't actually a time of year, but a state of mind ... just ask birthday girl and Internet personality Hannah Stocking.
The comedienne turned 33 on Tuesday, but she has routinely proven that she is only getting hotter with age. Just take a peek at her most sizzlin' hot shots, many of which feature skin-showing 2-pieces that are nothing to laugh at.
Hannah appeared to channel Dominatrix Barbie in one pleather-looking bikini ... which barely covered up her curves thanks to some strategically placed buckles and cutouts. We're guessing vanilla isn't her favorite flavor!!!
