Things got bloody in Rome ... but it's all for the cameras, with actor Andrzej Chyra going full method as Pope John Paul II.
Check the video -- the acclaimed Polish star was deep in character for the upcoming historical thriller "Santo Subito!" ... recreating the 1981 assassination attempt and dramatically collapsing after the "shot," fake blood splattered all over.
The scene's no joke ... packed with extras to mirror the real-life moment when Mehmet Ali Ağca opened fire as the Pope entered St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.
The American people aren't the only ones who think Congress is doing a terrible job ... turns out members of Congress are also believers.
Rep. Jim Himes didn't argue with Charlie, who said straight up ... school children get less time off than members of Congress. Members have just left for a 4-day weekend and will have another week off at the beginning of May -- the same time DHS will run out of money to pay federal workers. And remember, they just came off a 2-week Easter break.
The congressman from Connecticut said Congress is getting ZERO accomplished, so it was kinda depressing to hear him, except for the Australian joke he road-tested on our favorite Aussie.
Ditto for Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett, who says gutlessness is a tradition in Congress, which he finds "repulsive." Burchett says if your congressman or congresswoman likes the way D.C. is working, then he's all for the TMZ battle cry ... Out With Their Asses!!!
Dylan Sprouseacted fast when he woke up to a trespasser at his and wife Barbara Palvin's Hollywood Hills property last week ... and new footage from the incident shows him holding what appears to be a gun while speaking to the alleged trespasser at the scene.
TMZ has obtained video of the Disney alum speaking in an animated fashion to the man garbed in all black outside his home Friday morning ... and you can see the alleged silver weapon at his side in his right hand. The person Dylan is addressing is wearing a black hoodie with white writing across the front, which matches what the suspect was wearing when he was arrested by cops.
Another man eventually enters the conversation ... he's in a black hoodie and gray sweats.
Step aside, hot girl summer ... Rihanna announced the arrival of savage summer with some pics in a hot new bra and underwear.
The singer-songwriter shared pictures of herself modeling the new wardrobe ... draping herself over a sofa in the bra, thong and garter set.
Rihanna's not afraid to put her curves on display ... bending over to flaunt her behind in some pics and leaning forward to accentuate her chest in others.
Mike Vrabel's decision to skip out on Day 3 of the NFL draft for counseling isn't sitting well with one of the most popular Patriots fans alive -- Dave Portnoy says he's all for the coach getting help ... but it's the timing that has him irked.
The New England coach revealed Wednesday night he was seeking help to be "the best version of me" for his family and the team ... and he was getting the ball rolling this weekend after Page Six published more snaps from his time with Dianna Russini in Arizona last month.
The decision means the Pats will pick their new players in rounds 4-7 without their coach ... and the Barstool Sports honcho isn't too pleased about it.
'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Drew Sidora dropped a bombshell abuse claim about her estranged husband, Ralph Pittman, as part of their bitter divorce ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ ... Drew made the case for the judge presiding over the divorce to reconsider the decision ordering the reality star to vacate the Georgia home she shares with Ralph by the end of next month. Drew told the court she didn't have the funds to move and would be homeless, unless the decision was reversed.
As TMZ first reported, a judge awarded Ralph primary custody of their two kids after a recent hearing in which Ralph blamed Drew for one of their kids having excessive tardiness from school.
Drew said she previously submitted evidence, "a video in which [Ralph] could be heard severely beating the parties' son." She said Ralph admitted to the beating in 2024 ... but denied it at the hearing in March 2026.
Justin Bieber finished a pair of fire performances at Coachella ... and he celebrated with a smoke ... puffing away on a cigar back in L.A. earlier this week.
The singer-songwriter left a sushi dinner with his wife, Hailey Bieber, after hanging with their pals Kylie and Kendall Jenner on Tuesday -- and, he immediately sparked up -- puffing away on a huge cigar while standing in the parking lot.
He lit the stogie with a tiny blowtorch ... smoking away in a bright orange sweater and a pair of bright pink shorts.
Snooki is getting brutally honest about her health scare ... admitting she was “terrified” after learning she had stage one cervical cancer and now needs a hysterectomy to keep it from coming back.
The "Jersey Shore" alum opened up in an emotional Thursday interview with ABC News’ LaraSpencer … revealing the diagnosis sent her into full panic mode.
“I was terrified,” Snooki said. “I was hysterically crying in my car -- like what am I gonna do? I have three kids. I gotta do my will. I haven't done my will yet.” She added she immediately started spiraling over worst-case scenarios involving her family.
Watch the video ... the reality TV star also admitted she ignored repeated reminders from her doctor to come in for follow-up appointments ... and now wishes she hadn’t brushed them off.
Superman fans are super stoked the sequel to James Gunn's DC blockbuster has started production in Georgia ... but there's a group of people who ain't so happy ... local prisoners.
TMZ has learned from an inside source ... inmates at FCI Atlanta are pissed at the production because the "Man of Tomorrow" shoot is allegedly messing up their routines -- and more importantly, access inside the joint. Basically, while the flick is in production, we're told prisoners have to remain in their cells way more than under normal circumstances -- and even worse ... no access to commissary.
A spokesperson for the Federal Bureau of Prisons tells TMZ ... they'd never comment on internal security practices or procedures in general ... but if a warden did put a facility on modified operations status, it would be for the safety of staff and inmates. Usually, such an order would happen after a violent incident that needed to be investigated.
Want a chuckle? Look no further than our TMZ Comedy Crawl -- bringing the laughs and the chaos, all led by the hilarious comedian Lea'h Sampson.
Catch a peek -- the night kicked off at the Hollywood Improv, with free drinks flowing early (always a strong start) before the crew hit the road ... and Lea'h kept the energy high with nonstop jokes.
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Then came one of the wildest detours of the night ... a surprise stop at the Rainbow Bar & Grill, where passenger Lisa (MVP, no debate) led the group upstairs to a hidden spot known as the "Lair of the Hollywood Vampires" -- a tucked-away loft most people don’t even know exists.
Patrick Muldoon showed off his humor and energy in the last video he ever sent his sister ... even pulling out his old high school chant in the heartbreaking clip.
The actor's sister, Shana Muldoon Zappa, shared the video to Instagram late Wednesday night ... revealing her brother sent it on Saturday during a preview opening of the new Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Check out the clip ... Muldoon excitedly films a painting of St. Ignatius of Loyola -- before breaking out into a chant.
Zappa explains her bro was a fan of the saint ... and, he went to Loyola High School -- so, the chant is a nod to his football-playing days way back when.
Sandra Lee's getting real about the end of her engagement ... showing love for her ex while adding she's looking forward to embracing singlehood for the first time.
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The TV chef and author dropped a statement on Instagram Thursday morning ... telling fans the end of her relationship with Ben Youcef wasn't an easy decision.
Lee writes she's spent most of her life committed to relationships and family ... and to the responsibilities of both. However, in this moment, she's had to look at her life differently -- and she's moving forward with a new sense of clarity and intention.
Sam Asghari’s still playing nice with ex-wife Britney Spears ... telling us he’s glad she’s getting help and calling her rehab move a solid step forward.
We caught up with the fitness model at Mic Drop in WeHo Wednesday ... and he kept it simple -- anything tied to healing gets his stamp of approval, especially when it’s your own call.
As for whether he’s been in touch with Britney lately? You’ll wanna watch the full clip for that answer.
ShylaWalker says LandonMcBroom’s girlfriend spun a wildly exaggerated version of their custody showdown ... and she claims to have the receipts to prove it.
Shyla is asking a judge to deny SophiaGermano’s request for a restraining order ... claiming she never harassed, threatened or assaulted anyone during the heated April 3 incident.
As we first reported, Sophia claimed Shyla stormed into her gated community, forced her way onto the property, and tried to take Landon and Shyla’s daughter during a chaotic confrontation.
"Storage Wars" star Brandi Passante is honoring Darrell Sheets after his shocking suicide ... saying she's at a "loss for words" in an emotional Instagram post.
She reacted to the heartbreaking news of the A&E star's death Wednesday, saying her heart hurts for his loved ones ... and urged people who are struggling to get help.
She pleaded, in part, "I would like to say to everyone, if you are struggling, if you feel hopeless or like no one cares. I assure you they do!! You are not alone. Please reach out for help." Brandi's emotional message was paired with a selfie with Darrell as well as BTS images of them together.
