"Silence of the Lambs" totally missed the mark when it came to handling gender identity onscreen ... so says one of the movie's biggest stars.
Ted Levine -- the actor who played Buffalo Bill in the hit 1991 film -- finally addressed the controversy surrounding his character in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
If you haven't seen the movie, Buffalo Bill is a serial killer who flays women and wears their skin over his own ... which, in more recent years, many have claimed makes the character an unflattering portrayal of transgender or gender nonconforming people.
Spencer Pratt might have a ton of supporters backing his Los Angeles mayoral run ... but, his sister Stephanie isn't one of them -- because she's warning people not to elect him!
Stephanie took to social media Saturday to bash her bro's political ambitions ... admitting he's done great work for the Pacific Palisades community -- but he can't be responisible for 4 million citizens.
Spencer's only running to boost sales of his memoir "The Guy You Loved to Hate: Confessions from a Reality TV Villain," Stephanie claims ... and, she tells people to just wait and see what he does with their tax dollars if elected.
Travis Kelce's used to big hits while playing sports ... but he's not usually the guy doling them out -- and certainly not with a golf ball!
The Kansas City Chiefs star played the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Friday ... but ran into some trouble on the 18th hole -- when he shanked a ball that smacked a bystander.
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Check out the clip ... the woman is being attended to by several staff members when Travis wades through the crowd.
Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper has eluded authorities for 2 weeks, but the ransom note TMZ received is of intense interest to the FBI, and Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos both agree ... it may be the key to cracking the case.
H&M's latest "2 Angry Men" podcast makes it clear ... the FBI is laser focused on that ransom letter, for reasons we cannot publicly discuss. They are also interested in the man who has sent TMZ 3 demand emails asking for bitcoin in return for giving up the kidnapper's name. BTW ... the man says the kidnapper is the "main individual" -- meaning there's more than one person involved.
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Law enforcement's dramatic move Friday night apparently did not yield results, but there are a number of clues, including unknown DNA found in Nancy's house. It's currently being analyzed.
Barack Obama's finally responding to President Donald Trump sharing a video depicting him and his wife as apes ... part of the "clown show" he says the current prez is putting on.
The 44th President of the United States responded to the racist vid during an interview with Brian Tyler Cohen ... telling the host he thinks a majority of Americans find DJT's online presence troubling.
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Obama refers to both the social media posts and the administration's public behaviors as a "clown show" ... and he laments the loss of "decorum" and "propriety" as it relates to the highest office in the land.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner ... and who better to give advice on how to have a romantic evening than Nelly and Ashanti!
We caught up with the music power couple on the red carpet of the Fanatics Super Bowl party Sunday in San Francisco, California. When our photog asked ... "What's the secret to a Valentine's for you two?" even he didn't think they'd give such a candid answer.
Nelly gave us a knowing stare ... while Ashanti blurted, "The bedroom!"
James Van Der Beek's costars and fans mourn his death, Cardi B goes in hard on ICE, Olympians go for gold in the sack, and Jill Zarin gets sacked for blasting Bad Bunny. So, we gotta ask ...
This actor from across the pond has starred in -- and even written -- some of the biggest hit films of the 21st century ... but, can you guess who he is without seeing his face?
It wasn't mission impossible to get this star to talk to us back in 2015 outside celebrity hot spot Craig's ... and, he talked all about grooming for the modern man -- including whether a dude would end up in some hot fuzz for getting a "Boy-zilian"
In fact, this British star says he's cool with absolutely anything out there fellas wanna do!
James Van Der Beek's friends stepped up to help him secure a down payment on his family's Texas ranch before he passed away ... his rep revealed.
People spoke to the rep about the $4.7 million Texas Ranch, which, as we reported, he bought on January 9 ... and the rep told the outlet his family wanted to stop paying rent and start paying a mortgage, and some helpful friends made that dream a reality.
4:49 PM PT -- A rep for Tone Loc tells TMZ ... he's fine, and he's on his way back to Los Angeles. The rep neither confirmed nor denied the medical incident announced by The Krewe of Kolosse.
Tone Loc -- the popular rapper best known for the hit songs "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina" -- is recovering in a Georgia hospital after a medical incident
The Krewe Of Kolosse-- a men's Mardi Gras society -- announced the news because the rapper was supposed to serve as the Grand Marshal of a parade in Dothan, Alabama Saturday.
However, while flying to Dothan, the Krewe of Kolosse says Tone Loc experienced a medical emergency. The organization did not provide additional information.
Parker Sutherland -- a college football standout at the University of Northern Iowa -- has died ... the school announced Saturday.
The college freshman passed away Saturday morning -- just 10 days before his birthday -- the school announced ... declining to provide a cause of death out of respect for the family.
UNI mourns the passing of football student-athlete Parker Sutherland
UNI head coach Todd Stepsis said his heart goes out to the Sutherlands ... adding the young man "embodied everything we look for in a UNI Football Panther." He highlighted Parker's character, humility, toughness, and love of others.
3:20 PM PT -- Canada has released a statement in the aftermath of the incident ... stating in part, "Curling Canada fully supports fair play, respect and sportsmanship, values that are fundamental to our sport."
Yesterday’s men’s curling match between Team Canada and Team Sweden in Cortina was highly competitive, showcasing the passion and commitment of both teams.
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Marc Kennedy has also apologized for using the language he did during the tense moment.
Canadians might generally be known for their polite manners, but those apparently didn't travel with one curling competitor to Milan for the Winter Olympics ... because he threw some NSFW language at an opponent.
Canada Tells Sweden to 'F*ck Off' in Olympic Curling after being accused of cheating.
Marc Kennedy -- a four-time Olympian for The Great White North -- got into a shouting match with Sweden's Oskar Eriksson during a tense match Friday.
Eriksson claimed Kennedy -- the athlete throwing the rock in curling -- was touching it again after initially releasing it ... a violation of the rules.
The Canadian flew into a rage when the Swede called his integrity into question ... telling his opponent, "I haven't done it once. You can f*** off."
The swat operation Friday night -- leading to the detention of a driver in the Tucson area and the search of a home -- appears to be something other than a direct lead from the ransom note TMZ received.
Harvey Levin appeared on CNN Saturday morning, breaking down the limited information we know at this time. A law enforcement source involved in the investigation told him this morning neither the ransom note we received nor the reward demand emails we received were the trigger for last night's action.
We have not confirmed, but it appears ... the main target last night was someone in a vehicle in the Tucson area. Again, it appears but is not confirmed ... the search of the house is connected to the traffic stop. 2 people were taken out of the house, and it was searched for several hours.
Rihanna went to support A$AP Rocky's fashion pursuits ... but her outfit gained the most attention when she accidentally flashed her backside.
The singer-songwriter stepped out in an all-black ensemble Friday night to attend her man's AWGE fashion show in New York City ... and her leather jacket opened a bit too wide and revealed the star's famous derrière.
Check it out ... the jacket's skirt is split in the back and the split reaches just a bit too high up her legs, revealing the bottom of her bottom.
Justina Valentine is 39 and looking great ... and if you need receipts, this gallery’s got 'em!
The birthday babe knows exactly how to crank up the heat -- and it’s not just the signature red hair, 'cause those barely-there bikinis are doing all the talking and showing off every curve.
Justina’s body confidence is on full blast, keeping it on-brand in fiery red ... no matter what corner of the globe she’s posing in.
So go ahead -- scroll, stare, and celebrate. Justina’s blowing out candles and serving looks. Happy Birthday!
Travis Kelce's love was the key that opened Taylor Swift's thighs ... and he's looking to pass that on this Valentine's Day in the form of a virtual card!
See it for yourself -- the official X account for "New Heights" -- Travis and Jason Kelce's hit podcast -- shared a photo of a grinning Kelce from the podcast on a red background.
The card reads, "Wood you be my Valentine?" ... and features a prominent redwood tree in the upper left corner.
