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Betty White‘s life and career won’t just be celebrated in one corner of Illinois — the village where she was born is creating a full-on holiday to honor the late actress … TMZ has learned. “Betty White Day” will be recognized in Betty’s hometown on January 17, which would have been her 100th birthday. The

Los Angeles local Penelope Ann Miller has had an impressive stretch of almost 40 years in the entertainment biz but it was her cute (and crazy) role of the egg salad sammy making girlfriend Winnie — who gets dumped for the Italian carny who’s passing through town — that stands out in the iconic 1988

While Marvel is having a ball in movie land, there are grave concerns among the DC fanbase … especially amid rumors that their fave heroes are going to be nixed from the franchise. Here’s the deal … there are a handful of movie insiders claiming to have seen a cut of the new ‘Flash’ film

David Koechner might not be too different from the guys he plays in movies — because the dude spent New Year’s Eve in a cell for drinking and driving … this according to cops. The ‘Anchorman’ and ‘Office’ star was busted for suspected DUI and hit and run Friday in Simi Valley, CA — where

Halle Berry clowned everyone Saturday by making it seem she tied the knot again … and she got over on lots of her famous friends. Halle posted pics that made it look like she and boyfriend, Van Hunt, are now hubby and wife. The photos were taken in a chapel on what appears to be

Max Julien — famous for his leading role in the blaxploitation film ‘The Mack’ — has died. The actor/writer/producer passed away on Jan. 1, due to undisclosed circumstances — this according to his PR team … who says his wife discovered him early him Saturday morning. In a statement, they say in part … “During

Harry Potter and co. got together again for a trip down memory lane — and even though J.K. Rowling doesn’t sit for an interview herself … she still magically appears (kinda). The author and creator of the wizarding franchise was notably absent for HBO Max’s 20th Anniversary ‘Return to Hogwarts’ reunion special, which hit the

The show will go on … it’s something Betty White must have said many times during her life, so it’s fitting the show dedicated to her life will go on, despite her passing. Betty’s life will be featured in a movie which was supposed to celebrate her 100th birthday on January 17. The flick was

Jeanine Ann Roose, the little girl featured in the iconic movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” has died … TMZ has confirmed. Jeanine passed on New Year’s Eve at her home in L.A. We’re told she had been battling an illness — an infection in her abdomen — for a couple of months and succumbed to

Maybe the biggest celebrity house sale of the year is going down in Bev Hills, because TMZ has learned Adele is about to become the owner of Sylvester Stallone‘s awesome estate, and she’s getting it for a steal. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Adele is in escrow for Sly’s massive home, tucked away

Beloved actress, comedian and American icon Betty White has died, just weeks before a milestone birthday … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Betty passed away at her home Friday morning. A trailblazer and pioneer in media, Betty had the longest running career in TV as a female prior to her death

Bob Odenkirk is fully back … just months after almost dying of a heart attack. The “Better Call Saul” star was out and about Wednesday … shopping for firewood and groceries at an L.A. supermarket. Speaking of Duraflame — Bob is Dur-able … TMZ broke the story back in July … he collapsed in new

Armie Hammer has resurfaced after months of rehab … he’s back in the Cayman Islands with his kids. Armie looks relaxed in a bathing suit and t-shirt, strolling poolside with his son. It’s the first time we’ve seen him since he left the rehab facility where he’s been receiving treatment for more than half a

Ice Cube is angry at critics who are grousing he shortchanged actors who appeared in his iconic movie, “Friday.” Cube lashed out on Twitter, responding to an interview Faizon Love did, claiming he was only paid $2,500 to pay Big Worm in “Friday.” That led others to accuse Cub of “robbing his own people.” Well,

Kim Kardashian is getting dragged for ruining the ending of the new, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” flick. Seems Kim was ensconced in her Hidden Hills home theatre Monday night watching the 3rd installment of the mega-hit, when she spoiled the climax … we’re not going to do the same, unless you want to see by

English actor Rachel Weisz was in her twenties when she uncovered her breakout role as the Egyptologist Evelyn “Evie” Carnahan — who goes on an epic adventure in the sands of the Sahara Desert — in the iconic 1999 action movie “The Mummy” and the 2001 follow-up film “The Mummy Returns.” Rachel Weisz shared the

Robert Pattinson is oozing sex appeal as the new Batman … going impressively shirtless and getting super close with co-star Zoe Kravitz. The hunk is playing Bruce Wayne in the latest Batman movie, “The Batman,” and the new trailer dropped Monday … and it’s heavy on sexuality and violence. Robert’s showing off his super-toned body

Jean-Marc Vallee, the director of “Dallas Buyers Club,” “Sharp Objects,” and “Big Little Lies,” has died … and it was both sudden and unexpected. Vallee passed near Quebec City, at his cabin. His producing partner, Nathan Ross, said … “Jean-Marc stood for creativity, authenticity and trying things differently. He was a true artist and a

Mark Rylance‘s turn as a deranged tech CEO in ‘Don’t Look Up’ is a clear dig at our country’s leading billionaire visionaries — but the question … who’s it actually aimed at??? You’ve probably heard about this new Netflix flick — but what you may not have known … Rylance portrayal as chief of a

Tom Holland may be the biggest thing in Hollywood, because “Spider-Man: No Way Home” has just topped Sony’s list of highest-grossing movies ever … and it’s not his only billion-dollar flick. The latest Spider-Man installment gave Sony the biggest December opening weekend ever … it’s about to cross the billion-dollar mark worldwide. That’s a big

Tom Holland has co-signed on a scientific conclusion that has a clear impact on his life … that short men have more sex. The ‘Spider-Man’ star clearly knows of where he speaks. The 5’8″ actor has been dating Zendaya, who measures 5’10.” Here’s the way it went down … The LADbible posted a pic of

There’s been a long, raging debate over whether the 1980s classic action flick “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie … and Bruce Willis‘ mother is picking sides. The debate has the potential to blow families apart this holiday season … and even the TMZ office is split down the middle on “Die Hard” as an

P.T. Anderson‘s newest movie, “Licorice Pizza,” is getting unleashed to the masses this weekend — and with it, so are uncomfortable themes of racism and would-be pedophilia. The esteemed director’s latest offering got a wide release Saturday — this after a multi-week run in very select theaters throughout L.A. and elsewhere — and now that

The Grinch will be making its way to the NFL this Christmas … courtesy of Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines‘ super furry cleats!! TMZ Sports has learned … Hines hit up his go-to guy, artist Rodney Jackson, to make some cleats that will get him in the holiday spirit before taking on the Cardinals

Play video content Alec Baldwin hopped on cam to deliver a holiday message … thanking people who have supported him in the wake of the fatal shooting on the “Rust” set, saying it’s been a rough road for him. Baldwin expressed gratitude to people who reached out to him with messages of sympathy and support

New York native Bobcat Goldthwait (real name Robert Francis Goldthwait) gained fame while in his mid-twenties after he parlayed his successful stand-up career into big-screen acting gigs while keeping his signature squawky voice on iconic ’80s movies. BG’s recognizable roles include the zany Zed on “Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment,” Fred Chaney on the

Play video content @survivordiet/Tik Tok If there’s one thing Chevy Chase‘s Clark Griswold character in ‘Christmas Vacation’ inspired, it’s lots of holiday shenanigans … just ask one man who created a decoration prank based on the movie’s most popular scene. In a now viral TikTok, the decoration’s creator shows how he constructed the homemade decoration

James Franco admitting he slept with students at his acting school is a total sham, designed to make it look like he’s apologizing when he really isn’t … at least according to the attorneys who sued him over the sexual misconduct. Franco seemed to spill his guts during a SiriusXM interview this week, telling Jess

Jacob Batalon looks and feels like a whole new man after dropping an astounding 112 pounds!!! The “Spider-Man: No Way Home” star says he knew he had to make a change starting back in 2019, “I felt like I could barely walk upstairs without being out of breath, and this one day I kind of

Buzz McCallister is probably gonna be the one who’s home alone for Christmas this time around — because he got arrested for beating up his girlfriend … and is already out of jail. ‘Home Alone’ star Devin Ratray was booked on domestic violence charges Wednesday after turning himself in to the authorities in Oklahoma City