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The paddle Tom Hanks used to help repair U.S. relations with China in “Forrest Gump” just sold at auction … and it fetched a whopping $25,600!!! The ping pong bat the famous actor grabbed for his role as Gump hit the block a few weeks ago … and the gavel just dropped for the final

Just as Tommy “Tiny” Lister‘s loved ones suspected, he did have COVID-19 at the time of his death … but the L.A. County Medical Examiner says that’s not what caused his death. According to his autopsy, the “Friday” star died of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease … commonly called heart disease. In the docs, obtained

Caitlyn Jenner is following in Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s footsteps in her bid for Governor of California — and wouldn’t you know it … the man himself has some sage advice!!! The former Governator did Jimmy Kimmel‘s show Monday night and was asked what he made of the former Olympian taking a crack at politics, like Arnold

The artist who created a golden 3D sculpture of Chadwick Boseman‘s head as an NFT artwork is going back to the drawing board … after some backlash over his decision to tie its release to the Oscars. The artist, Andre Oshea, apologized Monday and added, “I now recognize that Chadwick’s face is a triggering reminder

Chadwick Boseman‘s family has a message for those saying the late actor got snubbed from an Oscar … he was NOT snubbed, and shout out to Sir Anthony Hopkins for the win. Chadwick’s brother, Derrick Boseman, tells TMZ … he doesn’t view Chadwick not winning an Oscar for Best Actor as a snub because every

Play video content TMZ.com A lot of people feel like the late Chadwick Boseman was snubbed at the 93rd Oscars — including a handful of celebs who were at the show … and they didn’t bite their tongues. We ran into actress Andra Day — the nominated star from ‘The United States Vs. Billie Holiday’

New York based actor Alex Hibbert was only 12 years old when he landed the life-changing role of “Little” Chiron — who learns valuable life lessons while bonding with Juan the local drug dealer turned father figure — in the emotional 2016 film “Moonlight” … which won Best Picture at the 89th Annual Academy Awards.

Play video content ABC Brad Pitt‘s opportunity to announce an Oscar winner from a film he helped make … turned into a bit of a diss on live TV … courtesy of the Best Supporting Actress winner. Yuh-Jung Youn won the category for her role in “Minari.” We know, ya probably didn’t see the film,

Play video content ABC Regina King was the first presenter to kick off the 93rd Academy Awards — and she instantly got into the Derek Chauvin trial … with a powerful message to audiences at home. The actor/director — who’s actually nominated for an Oscar this year with her film ‘One Night in Miami’ —

Is that … McFly??? It sure looks like it … because here’s a guy that’s zooming around some city streets on a God-dang hoverboard … and no, this isn’t a fake-out. Check out this video that shows a man in a helmet literally flying through the air near ground level along what appears to be

Cops are investigating a double shooting — including one fatality — in the now-famous L.A. neighborhood where the movie “Friday” was filmed. According to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department … homicide detectives responded to a shooting call around 11:30 AM on April 20 in South L.A., near 126th and Normandie … it’s the same block

Play video content TMZ.com The biggest night in Hollywood is on deck and TMZ is giving you the chance to win a quick $10,000 … all ya gotta do is nail 6 questions about Sunday night’s award show and its winners!!! “Fox Bet Live” host Rachel Bonnetta joined us on “TMZ Live” Thursday to break

Brooklyn-born model and actress Talisa Soto was in her 20s when she landed the role as the butt-kicking Outworld’s Princess Kitana — who aligns herself with the Earth warriors and helps save mankind — in the classic 1995 action film “Mortal Kombat.” Soto traded punches with an epic cast of actors including Bridgette Wilson as

Play video content AmenClinic / YouTube AnnaLynne McCord is not ashamed to admit she struggles with mental health problems — specifically revealing her diagnosis for dissociative identity disorder. The former “Nip/Tuck” and “90201” star announced she has what used to be commonly referred to as multiple personality disorder during a sit-down interview with Amen Clinics

Matthew McConaughey only has one path to victory over Greg Abbott if he’s serious about running for governor of Texas, and that’s to hitch his wagon to the Democrat Party right away … so says the Chair of the Texas Democrats. Gilberto Hinojosa tells TMZ … he truly believes the “Dallas Buyers Club” star and

New York native Rachel True was already a blazin’ star when she landed the role as the anti-ganja girlfriend Mary Jane Potman — who is dating the Mr. Nice Guy weed dealing Thurgood Jenkins — in the classic 1998 marijuana movie “Half Baked.” For those of you with some short-term memory loss Rachel shared the

Matthew McConaughey‘s chances at winning the Texas governorship look solid — at least based on a random sampling of 1,000 or so registered voters who say they’d vote for him. The actor stacked favorably against incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott in terms of winnability … this according to a new poll conducted by The Dallas Morning

8:35 AM PT — Donnie shared a video tribute to his mother. Writing, “I’m so blessed to have been brought into this world by, raised by, taught by and set on my life’s path by, such an amazing woman.” He continued, “She was the epitome of the word grace.” Waiting for your permission to load

The guy who played Jesus in ‘Passion of the Christ’ is leaning into a QAnon conspiracy theory … which believes children are being blood-drained for a chemical in their body. Jim Caviezel made a guest appearance Friday at a right-wing convention called Clay Clark’s Health and Freedom Conference near Tulsa, OK … where organizers griped

Helen McCrory — best known for playing Aunt Polly on “Peaky Blinders” — has died of cancer … according to her husband, “Billions” star Damian Lewis. Lewis announced his wife’s death on Twitter, saying … “I’m heartbroken to announce that after an heroic battle with cancer, the beautiful and mighty woman that is Helen McCrory

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Miles Teller is nowhere close to predicting the end of the movie theater industry on the heels of ArcLight Cinemas and Pacific Theaters announcing they’re shutting their doors … he says theaters will still exist, but it would sure be nice if someone would come to the rescue. We got

Sharon Tate would be upset by the handful of fraudulent items being sold in her name on eBay … this according to her sister, who insists they never belonged to her late sibling. Here’s the deal … there’s a handful of eBay listings for jewelry and dresses — including a ring with a $180,000 asking

Harvey Weinstein‘s been indicted on sexual assault charges in L.A. and now faces extradition from New York, but he’s hoping to stay put because his health is failing… so claims his legal team. The disgraced movie producer appeared Monday for his extradition hearing via video conference along with his attorneys, Mark Werksman and Norman Effman,

Here’s something to make ya feel old … Macaulay Culkin is now a proud parent!!! Macaulay, best known as Kevin McAllister in the insanely popular 1990s ‘Home Alone’ movies, just announced the birth of his first child with his partner, actress Brenda Song. Macaulay and Brenda welcomed their son, Dakota Song Culkin, into the world

Paul Blart: NFL coach!? Kevin James is all set to play New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton in an upcoming Netflix project … and it’s all based around the fallout from the infamous “Bountygate” scandal. Remember, Payton was suspended for 1 year after the NFL found Saints defensive players were getting cash payouts from

Henry Cavill‘s got a new girlfriend!!! And he said so himself. The “Superman” stud introduced GF Natalie Viscuso to his followers, although a bunch of you probably know her already. She was featured on “Super Sweet 16” back in 2005. It’s a show about rich kids and their birthday parties. On the show, she somewhat

Bill Maher obliterated the Oscars Friday night … musing that the choices the Academy is making for best films require a name change to the Debbies … as in Debbie Downer!!! The ‘Real Time’ host ticked off the nominees for Best Motion Pic, and viewing may require a serious dose of Prozac, ’cause they’re all

T.C. Williams High School in Virginia — famously featured in the movie, “Remember The Titans” — is getting a complete makeover … in an attempt to distance itself from its racist history. But, don’t worry, they’re still the Titans!!! The school was originally named after former superintendent Thomas Chambliss Williams — a known racist who

Play video content BACKGRID George Clooney stepped into the batter’s box in between takes on the set of his new movie, taking hacks while Ben Affleck tried shagging balls in the outfield … and for one of them, it didn’t go so smoothly. George took a break from directing “The Tender Bar” Wednesday in Boston

Paul Ritter — best known around the globe for playing Eldred Worple in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” — has died. A rep for the British actor says Paul died of a brain tumor Monday night. He died peacefully at home with his wife Polly and sons — Frank and Noah — by his