The TMZ Podcast

McKenna West is pushing back on claims that she wants child support from the biological parents as their legal fight over the newborn continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hayden Panettiere's mother, Lesley Vogel, is opening up about the devastating moment she learned of her daughter's death and how she is coping with the loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Algee Smith opens up about his time on ‘Euphoria,' his growing music career and the upcoming projects shaping his next chapter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mama June's daughter Pumpkin opens up about her OnlyFans success, her relationship with Darren, co-parenting, family life and embracing a new chapter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's teenage son has been arrested on aggravated sodomy and sexual battery charges stemming from allegations by a female classmate, which he denies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diddy's camp is denying allegations raised during the Tupac Shakur murder trial that the music mogul played a role in setting up the rapper's killing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perez Hilton has been granted supervised visitation with his kids. Plus, Hayden Panettiere's mother is blaming a 'toxic' person for her death. Host: Branson Quirke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TMZ has obtained new exclusive footage of Mitch McConnell prior to hospitalization. Hosts: Branson Quirke, Courtney Doucette Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Suge Knight claims Tupac Shakur was cremated shortly after his death and that some of the rapper's friends and relatives later smoked his ashes in blunts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police were seen at the home of Brian Hickerson's family days after Hayden Panettiere's death, though the reason for the visit remains unclear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hayden Panettiere was reportedly found unresponsive by boyfriend Brian Hickerson's brother, while Brian was asleep in another room of the South Carolina Airbnb where she died. Hayden's mother, Lesley Vogel, is speaking out about her daughter's death and criticizing Brian Hickerson, saying the family had wanted him out of Hayden's life for years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hayden Panettiere and Brian Hickerson reportedly kept their rekindled romance private after her team advised her to publicly distance herself from him to protect her career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New updates in the sudden death of Hayden Panattiere. Hosts: Charlie Neff, Branson Quirke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in “Heroes,” “Nashville” and the “Scream” franchise, has died at age 36 as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding her death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to two federal stalking charges in Brian Thompson's killing, potentially complicating his upcoming New York state murder trial. U.S. sailors and their families are alleging broken toilets, undercooked food, supply shortages and burnout during lengthy deployments at sea. President Trump dismissed concerns over the USS Abraham Lincoln's nearly nine-month deployment, saying it was “not nearly long enough.” Matthew McConaughey says invoking Jennifer Lopez and The Wedding Planner turned a tense Mexico traffic stop into selfies with police and no ticket. Hosts: Branson Quirke, Lauren Tonsich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Surrogate McKenna West vows to fight for custody of her baby, with her attorney saying they'll take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perez Hilton's sister Barbara Lavandeira recalled finding him bloodied and holding a box cutter after a horrific livestream. Nicole Kidman revealed she was warned marrying Tom Cruise could damage her career, but said she was so madly in love that she didn't care about potentially being known only as his wife. Lionel Richie mocked Chris Brown and Usher's viral R&B tour by joking that when he and Earth, Wind & Fire did it decades ago, “we didn't go to jail,” taking a pointed shot at Brown's legal history. Hosts: Branson Quirke, Karah Rainwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diddy is out of solitary confinement at FCI Fort Dix after allegedly fighting another inmate, though it remains unclear whether he will face further disciplinary action. He is also countersuing former videographer Rodney Jones, alleging Jones stole footage and sold it to Netflix for a competing documentary. Meanwhile, Chris Watts is reportedly seeking to marry a woman he met while incarcerated, Don Toliver's Houston concert was cut short after a man was arrested with a handgun, and Tyga's $TARFACE received a rare 0/10 rating from Pitchfork over criticism of its music and use of A.I. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toni Brattin reflects on her viral QVC moment, her full-circle appearance with Jimmy Fallon, and how the unexpected spotlight has changed her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luigi Mangione's legal team is reportedly negotiating a possible federal plea deal that could dramatically reshape both the federal and state murder cases against him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perez Hilton's mom filed for temporary custody of his three children following his mental health crisis, and Perez agreed to the arrangement. President Trump said the Secret Service and military ordered him to secretly switch planes because of a security threat linked to Iran. Plus, Drake is following through on his promise to buy Pinkchyu's mom a house after she won his “20-v-1” dating show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Suge Knight says Keefe D wasn't the only person involved in Tupac Shakur's murder, claiming the 1996 shooting was a larger "assassination" as Keefe D's trial gets underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump reportedly used a catering truck and decoy plane to secretly leave Turkey after officials learned of a credible assassination threat from Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Courtney Clenney's family is speaking out following her guilty plea and prison sentence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perez Hilton's family is sharing a new update on his condition as he remains hospitalized in Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TMZ dives into the day's biggest stories, including the family of autistic paranormal investigator Chris Mac demanding an apology from Matt Rife after the comedian told him to “remove yourself from this earth.” Plus, a fifth batch of declassified UFO files is released by the Trump administration. Hosts: Branson Quirke, Eric Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mitch McConnell was released from rehab and will continue his recovery and physical therapy at home while staying engaged in Senate business. Nolan Wells' three friends and their attorneys are visiting Horn Island to better understand where the 18-year-old disappeared and was later found dead. Matt Rife is facing backlash after telling paranormal investigator Chris Mac to “remove yourself from this earth” during a heated online exchange. Hosts: Branson Quirke, Courtney Doucette Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New updates in the Perez Hilton hospitalisation. Hosts: Branson Quirke, Eric Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perez Hilton remains hospitalized after an alarming livestream, but his family says he is now able to communicate as reports indicate he had been struggling with financial stress before the incident. Friends of Nolan Wells have hired a high-profile defamation attorney to fight online accusations linking them to Nolan's death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ray J discusses Princess Love, cancel culture,and why he believes it's time to leave the "Reckless Ray" era behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perez Hilton's family confirmed he is receiving medical care after being hospitalized following an alarming TikTok livestream, asking for privacy while he undergoes treatment. Perez was transported to a Miami-area hospital, where he is reportedly undergoing a 72-hour psychiatric evaluation after concerns about his behavior, with sources also saying he had recently been dealing with financial stress and adjusting to a move from Las Vegas to Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perez Hilton was hospitalized after authorities responded to reports of an alarming livestream and used crisis intervention techniques at his Miami home, with officials later confirming he was receiving medical attention. Plus, Diddy's federal prison release date was pushed back to February 20, 2028 following a prison fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kanye West is being sued by an anonymous producer who claims he was never paid or properly credited for his work on Vultures 2 and Bully, seeking at least $110,000 in damages. Martha Reeves criticized her backup singers during rehearsal before her viral national anthem performance. Plus, Brock Lesnar announced his retirement from WWE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariana Grande explained that her break from public-facing work was planned long before the announcement, saying public scrutiny influenced her need for stronger boundaries but did not take away from the meaningful experience of her Eternal Sunshine Tour. Jelly Roll announced he will step away from touring for a year or two after his current shows to focus on healing. Kelly Osbourne posted cryptic messages about accountability, healing, and protecting her son shortly after ex-fiancé Sid Wilson was fired from Slipknot after more than 25 years with the band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariana Grande's mother is showing public support for the singer as she navigates growing criticism and steps back from the spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariana Grande is reportedly planning to step away from the spotlight after her tour concludes amid growing public scrutiny over her appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A newly released ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case claims she died shortly after her alleged kidnapping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nicki Minaj is blasting Dr. Anthony Fauci in a fiery social media post following his recent Senate testimony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the Nolan Wells investigation, the family is expanding its independent probe with new forensic experts as Warren Hudson's father offers a $50,000 reward for information, while Nolan's father criticizes a man claiming to be his son's close friend. Kim Kardashian has agreed to forgive a $167,000 legal judgment against the man who sued her over a mistaken social media post, officially ending the case. Tom Holland says Marvel and Sony have had a long-term plan for Spider-Man's eventual successor for years, though no replacement has been officially announced. Hosts: Branson Quirke, Karah Rainwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Benjamin Hudson, the father of Warren Hudson, is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for Nolan Wells' death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diddy's projected prison release date has been moved up once again, despite the music mogul recently being placed in solitary confinement following a fight with another inmate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea Green sits down with TMZ's Inside the Ring ahead of SummerSlam to discuss competing in the WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match, Triple H's recent praise calling her one of WWE's most memorable performers, and what capturing the championship would mean for her career. Green also opens up about her battle with Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT), sharing the frightening moment her heart rate reached 228 BPM, undergoing heart surgery, the emotional toll of the procedure, and why she wishes she had done it years sooner. Plus, she answers rapid-fire questions about WWE backstage, the funniest Superstars, Disney, and much more. Host: Branson Quirke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices