The TMZ Podcast

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  Hayden Panettiere: Cops Visit Brian Hickerson's Family Home 19.08.2026 15min

  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
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  Hayden Panettiere Death: More Details Emerge 18.08.2026 13min

  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
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  Hayden Panettiere: New Details Surface About Her Final Months 18.08.2026 15min

  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
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  Hayden Panettiere Death: New Autopsy Results 17.08.2026 15min

  New updates in the sudden death of Hayden Panattiere. Hosts: Charlie Neff, Branson Quirke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hayden Panettiere Dead at 36: The Latest Details 17.08.2026 13min

  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
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  Luigi Mangione Guilty Plea: Everything We Know So Far 14.08.2026 19min

  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
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  McKenna West’s Legal Battle Over Surrogate Baby Intensifies 14.08.2026 10min

  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
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  Perez Hilton’s Sister Describes Finding Him After Horrific Live Stream 13.08.2026 17min

  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
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  Diddy’s Prison Nightmare Takes a New Twist 13.08.2026 16min

  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
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  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Toni Brattin Opens Up About Viral QVC Moment & Jimmy Fallon 13.08.2026 19min

  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
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  Luigi Mangione's Team Negotiating Plea Deal with Feds 12.08.2026 17min

  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
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  Perez Hilton’s Mom Files for Temporary Custody of His Three Kids 12.08.2026 16min

  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
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  Suge Knight Says Keefe D Wasn't The Only One Involved In Tupac's Murder 11.08.2026 18min

  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
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  Trump Used Secret Decoy Plan Amid Alleged Iranian Assassination Threat 11.08.2026 16min

  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
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  Courtney Clenney’s Father Speaks Out After Manslaughter Sentence 10.08.2026 16min

  Courtney Clenney’s family is speaking out following her guilty plea and prison sentence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Perez Hilton's Family Reveals New Details on His Recovery 10.08.2026 18min

  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
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  The Internet Turns On Matt Rife 07.08.2026 17min

  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
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  Mitch McConnell: New Health Update 07.08.2026 18min

  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
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  Perez Hilton: Family Fled Prior To Incident 06.08.2026 15min

  New updates in the Perez Hilton hospitalisation. Hosts: Branson Quirke, Eric Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Perez Hilton: New Health Updates 06.08.2026 19min

  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