Actor Bernard Hill Dead at 79 ... Known For ‘LOTR,’ ‘Titanic’

Bernard Hill -- a character actor known for his roles in some of the biggest late-‘90s and early-2000s flicks -- has died ... according to reports.

Multiple outlets are reporting Hill passed away early Sunday morning, saying they the news confirmed with Hill's agent Lou Coulson. Some of Hill's friends and former costars -- like actress Barbara Dickson -- also spread the news on social media.

Hill got his start in the film and TV industry back in the early 1970s via appearances on popular British shows like “Rooms,” “Village Hall,” and “Crown Court.”

Rihanna & A$AP Rocky In the Driver's Seat for Miami F1!!! Hit Up Arcade & Nightclub

Call Rihanna the queen of speed, at least for this weekend, because she and A$AP Rocky are holding court down in Miami as the city is packed with celebs in town for the F1 Grand Prix.

The celeb couple hosted an event Saturday night for Puma ... the athletic gear co. they both rep. The festivities included a stop in a huge arcade, complete with racing simulators and VR goggles ... which A$AP slipped on as RiRi watched.

While A$AP rocked a custom Puma helmet during the event, Rihanna was flaunting her neww pink hairdo.

Both Rihanna and A$AP have deals with PUMA, and his is geared specifically toward the company's F1 collection ... so makes sense they're front and center in the 305.

A$AP kept the party going late into the night when he hit up E11EVEN Miami for an appearance, sharing the stage with Flavor Flav -- but looks like Rihanna decided to call it an early night as she was nowhere to be seen.

The weekend's events -- which have seen the likes of Camila Cabello, Ed Sheeran and Patrick and Brittany Mahomes -- come to a close Sunday with the actual race, which tends to take a backseat to the parties.

Snoop Dogg & T-Pain Show Out for Pissed 'Lovers & Friends' Goers ... Fans Ask What Wind?!?

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Snoop Dogg and T-Pain are doing their part to keep the peace on the Vegas Strip by giving throngs of pissed-off fans something to cheer about after the "Lovers & Friends" festival was canceled last minute.

The duo put on an impromptu show Saturday afternoon at the Ayu Dayclub at Resorts World ... where everyone was bummed the hell out earlier in the day.

T-Pain's dance moves -- including some serious crip walking -- and Snoop MC'ing lightened spirits and got some folks to loosen up after severe disappointment.

Madonna 1.6 Million Fans Pack Rio's Beach!!! Final Tour Stop Sets Record

MILLION MADONNA FANS

Leave it to Madonna to go out with a bang ... that's how you'd have to describe the insane scene in Brazil when she closed out her world tour with more than a million people in the sand.

A reported 1.6 million Madonna lovers turned out for the free concert on Rio de Janeiro's famed Copacabana Beach ... and it was a total spectacle. At one point, the massive crowd actually got in sync enough to take over singing "Like A Virgin."

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The final night of Madge's tour, which got off to a rocky start last October, turned out to be a milestone for her. The sea of Rio fans destroyed the previous record for largest Madonna concert ... which was a measly 130,000 for her 1987 Paris show.

Bad Bunny Screw the Concert, We're Brawling!!! Female Fans in Wild Fight

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Some women who love Bad Bunny also love beating the hell out of each other ... as a few vicious fights erupted at his Saturday night concert, momentarily stealing the show.

Bunny was oblivious to the violence as he performed at the American Airlines Center in Dallas -- but the fists were flying as several female fans pummeled each other like they were playing Street Fighter.

Check out the wild video ... 2 not-so-gentlewomen each grabbed handfuls of the other's hair as one of them managed to fire off an absolute flurry of punches. If it was a UFC fight, the ref would've ended it, the beatdown was that brutal.

Dua Lipa on 'SNL' Takes Aim at Gov. Noem Dog Shooting ... Spoofs Drake v. Kendrick

Dua Lipa and the 'SNL' writers didn't let a certain gun-toting, dog-shooting politician off the hook ... and instead made Gov. Kristi Noem the punchline to kick off the show.

The singer was the host and musical act Saturday night, and shouted out her new album "Radical Optimism" during her monologue. Dua explained the album title refers to "looking on the bright side of any situation."

She proceeded to offer some examples with help from cast members in the audience, which is when Heidi Gardner stood up in a MAGA hat and said, "Hi, I'm South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem" ... opening the door for Dua to cut her off quickly.

Stars and Scars You Be the Judge

Britney Spears is in dire shape, and it seems no one can help, and how 'bout Barbra Streisand getting skewered her over Ozempic comment?  So we gotta ask ...

Britney Spears ...

Britney's Conservatorship ...

College Anti-Israel Protests ...

I'd Rather Send My Kid To ...

Kyle & Mauricio Will ...

'Time Traveler' Viral Video ...

Streisand Asking Melissa If She's On Ozempic ...

Gov. Kristi Noem Shooting Pet Dog ...

Kendrick Lamar ...

White House Car Smashes into Barrier ... Driver Killed From Impact

The Secret Service is investigating a fatal crash -- a car slamming into a White House barrier sent agents and D.C. police scrambling.

The action went down late Saturday night, around 10:45, as a speeding car collided with one of the outer perimeter gates surrounding the White House grounds.

Metropolitan PD officers responded, but Secret Service agents were also immediately on the scene, surrounding the silver sedan ... which smashed head-on into the concrete barrier.

Gypsy Rose Returns Wedding Ring to Ryan

Gypsy Rose Blanchard has already given back her wedding ring to estranged husband Ryan Anderson ... because the piece of jewelry meant quite a bit to him, TMZ has learned.

Sources close to Gypsy Rose tell TMZ … she felt it was the right thing to give back the ring -- as it was a family heirloom given to Ryan by his mom. We're told Gypsy Rose left the ring with Ryan when she made the decision to end her marriage  ... along with an apology note next to their bed on March 22.

The note read ... "I'm sorry, you and I deserve happiness."

Kermit Voice Actor Blasts Muppets Pre-Doc Release ... Jim's Spirit Has 'Withered'

The former Kermit the Frog actor says he's not hurt he's excluded from the upcoming Jim Henson documentary ... he's hurt 'cause he thinks Jim's spirit within The Muppets is dying.

Steve Whitmire -- who took up the role in 1990 after Henson's untimely death -- tells TMZ ... producers contacted him about the forthcoming documentary "Jim Henson Idea Man" all about the iconic puppeteer a few years ago for home movies he shot dating back to 1978.

Whitmire says he happily handed over the tapes and expected the team to come back around when they were ready to interview him -- after all, he voiced the franchise's most iconic character from '90 until his firing in 2017 -- but, he says no one followed up.

NBA's Jalen Green Welcomed Baby Girl In February ... No Bad Blood W/ Draya

Houston Rockets star Jalen Green welcomed a baby girl to the world earlier this year ... but the mother has zero issues with the fact he's expecting another kid with his current girlfriend, Draya Michele -- 'cause TMZ Sports is told there is absolutely no bad blood in the situation.

Our sources tell us Green is, in fact, the father of a baby born on Feb. 12. The mother is 23-year-old California student Myah Iakopo.

We're told Green and Iakopo knew each other for a while ... but they were not ever in a serious relationship. Regardless, the former 2nd overall pick has vowed to be super involved in baby Peace Moira's life ... and is financially supporting the child as needed.

Dua Lipa Good Genes Or Good Docs?!

Dua Lipa's looks over the years are not going Houdini!

Here is a 20-year-old version of Dua showin' some sass and side-eye while onstage during the Wireless Festival at Finsbury Park in London, England (left). This was just one year prior to releasing her mega hits, "IDGAF" and "New Rules."

And, nearly a decade later during a live performance, "The Pencil Sharpener" pro brought the same sexy-sass she's been giving for years just ahead of dropping her latest album "Radical Optimism" (right).

"Training Season" is in session and her beauty is clearly no "illusion."

But the question on everyone's mind is ...

Dua Lipa ...

HELEN KELLER Archived LETTERS Selling FOR $75K

Helen Keller's remarkable collection of letters -- spanning from her childhood to adulthood -- is hitting the open market for a jaw-dropping $75,000.

Momentsintime.com got its hands on the historic pages ... which for the first time, reveal new details about the unknown relationship between Helen and her mother, Kate.

There's a truly remarkable 7-page handwritten and illustrated letter written by Helen when she was just 8 years old -- and, it provides early insight into how she'd later break barriers for people with hearing and sight impairments.

TMZ TV Hot Takes Tiffany Haddish Investigates ... Kyle Richards, Calvin Johnson

It's Sunday Funday, people ... so sit back, relax and enjoy the best TMZ clips we've got to offer!!!

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BEWARE, TROLLS!!!
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On "TMZ Live" ... Harvey and Charles cover Tiffany Haddish saying she investigates, then contacts online trolls.

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NAME DROP
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Our "TMZ on TV" crew touches on Kyle Richards dropping Mauricio Umansky's last name on her social media account.

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EMINEM IS KING
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And, "TMZ Sports" talks Lions legend Calvin Johnson calling Eminem the King of Detroit.

Check your local listings for when TMZ is on in your area or catch up on past episodes!

Stars Sippin' Margaritas Happy Cinco de Drinko!

It's always cinco o'clock somewhere ... and even Hollywood's biggest names like to imbibe in style by making the most of a margarita moment. Sit back and sip up some tasty Margaritas with Cinco De Mayo's finest!

Margarita vibes all day, every day ... Just take it from Jessie James Decker who enjoyed a freshly squeezed marg by the pool, and Dwayne Johnson's been in the limelight for years but filled his cup up even more with his Teremana Tequila.

Clink glasses with our gallery and pour up a double with the stars ... May The 5th Be With You!

Jim Jones Fights Two Men At Airport ... Says He Was Defending Self

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Jim Jones got into a wild fight at the airport, taking on two men at once in unbelievable footage ... and, he's claiming he was just trying to defend himself.

New video, obtained by TMZ captures the fight ... which kicks off as Jim and two others are reaching the bottom of an escalator at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. It's unclear what set off the encounter, but it escalates quickly.

While JJ throws punches at the two individuals, they seem to land on an older man's leg, and he's clearly in a lot of pain when he hits the floor at the bottom of the escalator.

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