'Hannah Montana' Creator Sorry Hilary, Series Wasn't Inspired by 'Lizzie McGuire'!!!
"Hannah Montana" was not inspired by "Lizzie McGuire" in "any shape or form," TMZ has learned ... following Hilary Duff's comments that she was "sure" the 'Lizzie McGuire Movie' helped shape the show.
We caught up with the creator of "Hannah Montana," Michael Poryes, who says Disney pitched him the idea to create a show about a popstar ... and he came up with the concept in a small garage office in Los Angeles.
He tells us there was "zero" inspiration derived from "Lizzie McGuire" -- he had never even seen the movie -- saying he'd watched maybe 1 or 2 episodes of the series when he went to brainstorm ideas that would eventually lead him to "Hannah Montana."
'Queer Eye's Karamo Brown Hot Mic Trash Talk Sparked Fallout
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Karamo Brown fell out with three of his "Queer Eye" co-stars after a hot mic moment his own mom overheard on set ... TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... the cast -- Karamo, Antoni Porowski, Tan France, Jonathan Van Ness, and Jeremiah Brent -- were filming Season 10 last summer in Washington, D.C., when Karamo brought his mom to set for a visit one day. We're told she was given production headphones and observed filming from nearby.
At one point, Karamo stepped away from the group ... and while he was gone, Antoni, Tan and Jonathan were overheard speaking negatively about Karamo, including criticizing certain lifestyle choices he makes. Unfortunately for the three guys, Karamo's mom heard the entire conversation through her headphones and later told her son what was said.
Bo Nix Speaks Out After Ankle Injury I Believe In Stidham!!!
Bo Nix is breaking his silence after breaking his ankle at the end of his AFC Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills ... saying, "What started as one of the most exciting games I’ve ever been a part of ended with some of the most devastating football news I’ve ever received."
The second-year quarterback took to Instagram Wednesday afternoon after undergoing surgery Tuesday in Alabama ... writing, "This is not how I imagined my season would come to an end."
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"I can’t express how much this team and organization mean to me and how much I believe in them. I couldn’t be more proud of our guys."
Vanna White I'll Buy A Vow!!!
Vanna White has finally solved the puzzle ... the longtime "Wheel of Fortune" icon just tied the knot!
Vanna announced the big news on IG Wednesday, sharing a sweet snap of real estate developer John Donaldson scooping up his brand-new bride as they posed for a pic from their big day.
Vanna kept it simple in the caption, writing, "Surprise! We got married!" ... adding the couple has been in love for more than a decade and quietly decided to make it official in a private ceremony.
'My Strange Addiction' Cassy 'Vabbing' 50 Times Daily to Get a Man
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Here's an interesting way to try and get a date ... a woman from Boston applies her own vaginal fluids to her neck in hopes of attracting a mate ... and she does it 50 times a day!!!
TMZ has an exclusive sneak peek from tonight's episode of "My Strange Addiction" ... and it features Cassy from Boston, a woman who has never been in a relationship and is going to great lengths to change her romantic situation.
Cassy is addicted to "vabbing" ... she uses two fingers to collect her vaginal discharge and then rubs it onto her neck as a natural perfume.
Sofia Vergara vs. Heidi Klum Who'd You Rather?! Infinite Icons Edition ✨
Grab your popcorn 'cuz this snap of Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum is bound to make your mouth water ... the two Hollywood hotties hit Paris Hilton's "Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir" in Los Angeles, and we just GOTTA know, who would you rather cozy up with?!
The question here is: Who'd You Rather?!
Once you've cast your vote, see if you can find the Memoji pairs below:
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Nicki Minaj Sure, I Came Here Illegally ... Now I'm All In for Trump!!!
Nicki Minaj has apparently done a complete 180-degree flip on her immigration stance ... according to a recently dug-up Facebook post from President Donald Trump's first term in office.
As you know ... Nicki has been very vocal in her support of the Trump administration lately. She praised Donald, despite his anti-immigration agenda ... and denigrated Don Lemon for covering an ICE protest at a Minnesota church.
But in 2018, she wrote, "I came to this country as an illegal immigrant @ 5 years old. I can’t imagine the horror of being in a strange place & having my parents stripped away from me at the age of 5. This is so scary to me. Please stop this. Can you try to imagine the terror & panic these kids feel right now?" The post is accompanied by a photo of kids on mats, some covered up with space blankets, in a large chain-link fenced-in cage.
CJ Franco Hosts TMZ Brunch Bus 'Love on the Spectrum's Abbey Takes Over ... Hannah Montana Style!!!
You literally never know what will happen on a TMZ Brunch Bus tour! While "FBoy Island" star CJ Franco was hosting, "Love on the Spectrum" star Abbey Romeo boarded the bus ... as a passenger!
That's right ... Abbey may be a breakout favorite from one of Netflix's premier shows, but she wanted to get a tour of Hollywood just like any other tourist while she was in town.
But she didn't take a backseat for long.
Kyle Tucker Dave Roberts Is Keeping No. 30 ... But No Hard Feelings!!!
New team, new number for Kyle Tucker.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' most recent big signing was introduced Wednesday afternoon ... and fans will have to get used to him rocking different digits -- but there is a special reason behind the move.
Tucker met with the media after inking a four-year, $240 million deal with the back-to-back World Series champs ... where he put on his new work uniform with his updated number, 23.
The 29-year-old explained he called his new skipper Dave Roberts to ask whether his usual No. 30 was up for sale as a "shot in the dark."
'Scream' Star Scott Foley Knife to See Neve & David Return
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Scott Foley is pumped he got to work with Neve Campbell and David Arquette again on the upcoming 'Scream 7' movie ... and we got him on video signing a deadly object.
We caught up with the 'Scream' star Wednesday in New York City as he was being hounded for photos and autographs ... and our photog asked him about Neve's return to the slasher franchise.
Scott reprises his 'Scream 3' character, Roman Bridger, in the new flick, and Neve is back as Sidney Prescott after skipping 'Scream 6' ... and Scott tells us it was great to reconnect with Neve and David, who is also back as Dewey Riley, after missing 'Scream 6' as well.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik Arrested For Domestic Violence ... Allegedly Bit Victim
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Dirty Boxing champ Jairzinho Rozenstruik was arrested Monday over an alleged domestic violence incident ... after the former UFC star is accused of getting into a blowout argument with his partner, TMZ Sports has learned.
According to an incident report from Pembroke Pines PD, cops were initially dispatched Monday morning regarding a "suspicious incident" ... which they say was later revealed to be a "domestic battery."
When they arrived, officers say they made contact with Rozenstruik, who told them his partner, who was not identified, pushed him during an argument.
Cops say the 37-year-old fighter was "uncooperative and advised they 'figured it out' and did not need law enforcement."
Blake Lively Tried to Save Taylor Swift Friendship Before Suing Baldoni
Blake Lively basically bent over backwards to save her shaky relationship with Taylor Swift just before suing Justin Baldoni ... a move that may have ensured her most powerful ally was in her corner before launching this long and chaotic legal battle.
In a December 2024 text thread, obtained by TMZ, Blake awkwardly reached out to Taylor to check in because she "felt like a bad friend lately."
And Taylor just straight up agrees with her ... "You're not wrong," she wrote.
Good thing Blake reached out!
According to Taylor's texts, there had been a cold shift in the way Blake talked to her, which made Taylor feel more like an employee than a friend.
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Travis Kelce Socials Filled W/ Taylor Comments ... Amid Baldoni Drama
Travis Kelce's Instagram has become a meeting point for Taylor Swift discourse ... with folks flooding his comment section after his fiancée's texts about the Justin Baldoni drama were revealed.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end's phone had to have been buzzing due to Tuesday's development ... when legal documents, part of Blake Lively's deposition, suggested Swift may have been in on undermining Baldoni, even calling the actor a "bitch."
TMZ obtained the docs -- one of Swift's text messages, dated December 2024 and referencing Baldoni and a New York Times piece, said, "I think this bitch knows something is coming because he's gotten out his tiny violin."
Jets' Kris Boyd Alleged Gunman Indicted ... NFLer Still Struggling After Shooting
The man who allegedly shot New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd outside of a restaurant in November 2025 was indicted on several charges -- including attempted murder -- on Wednesday ... as the NFL player continues to deal with complications from the injuries he sustained.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced on Wednesday that 20-year-old Frederick Green was charged in the New York State Supreme Court on one count of attempted murder in the second degree, one count of assault in the first degree, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree.
"As alleged, Frederick Green fired two shots outside of a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, nearly turning a physical altercation into a fatal one," Bragg said.
Kim Kardashian Fan Girlin' Over 'Super Talented' Taylor!!!
Kim Kardashian is rewriting history with Taylor Swift after years of messy drama ... handing out a major compliment to her -- but make no mistake, it’s strictly about the music!
The SKIMS founder admitted on her sister Khloé's 'Wonder Land' podcast Wednesday she’s got Taylor’s music on her playlist ... even shouting out some of her older tracks and calling the pop star "super talented" -- a surprising statement after the decade-long beef.
Unclear if Taylor’s 2024 diss track "thanK you alMee" made the cut on Kim's playlist (🫣) ... you know, the one Swifties are convinced is all about her feud with Kim ... which you'll remember was nuclear!