'Mortal Kombat' Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Dead at 75

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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, an actor famous for his work in the 'Mortal Kombat' franchise, is dead.

Tagawa died Thursday in Santa Barbara, California, the result of complications from a stroke ... his family tells Deadline.

He was reportedly surrounded by family, including his children, when he died.

Kim Cattrall And Just Like That, I'm Married!!!

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And just like that, Kim Cattrall is a married woman.

The "Sex and the City" star got hitched to her longtime partner, Russell Thomas, Thursday after 9 years together ... according to PEOPLE.

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Kim and Russell, an audio engineer, tied the knot in a super intimate wedding ceremony in London, England ... the outlet reports only a dozen guests attended the nuptials at Chelsea Old Town Hall.

Da'Vine Joy Randolph Holidays Can Be Tough ... Don't Go Through It Alone!!!

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Da'Vine Joy Randolph is giving some sage advice for folks who are feeling down as the holiday season gets in full swing ... and it's not a case of misery loving company -- quite the opposite.

We got the Oscar winner at LAX and our photog asked her what she had to say to folks who may be going through some things as Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's all approach.

For Da'Vine, the remedy sounds pretty simple ... don't go through it alone. She's not saying you have to go out to functions, holiday parties or be in large groups ... nope, just one other person to talk to or be around can make a world of difference.

Gavin Newsom Halle Sped Up Menopause Bill News ... Action Was Already in Process!!!

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Gavin Newsom is making nice with Halle Berry after the two clashed over the California governor twice vetoing a state menopause health bill ... and our sources say HB won the battle in the end.

As you know, Halle gave a scathing speech Wednesday at the New York Times' DealBook Summit, where she slammed Newsom for killing the menopause bill while noting he will not be governor forever and probably should not be the country's next president.

On Wednesday night, Newsom's rep issued a statement, saying the governor deeply admires Halle's advocacy and looks forward to working with her on this "critical issue." The rep added Newsom vetoed the bill because it would have "unintentionally raised health care costs for millions of working women and working families already stretched thin."

But, Newsom changed his tune a bit when our cameraman caught up with him Thursday at Newark International Airport in New Jersey, where he ironed out some of the confusion around his skirmish with Halle.

'Selling the OC's Alex Hall I'm Happy for Tyler's Marriage ... I Just Hope He Doesn't Break Her Heart!!!

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"Selling the OC" star Tyler Stanaland just popped up married, announcing his elopement -- and his former flame Alex Hall tells us she's happy for him ... she just hopes he's changed.

Alex told TMZ ... "I genuinely want nothing but the best for him and want him to find happiness, and it seems like he has."

Alex said, "To an outside perspective, people might be thinking sirens are going off because of his elopement. But I'm not here to judge because I also have done crazy things and am spontaneous. I just hope she doesn't get hurt by him and that he isn't repeating old patterns like he did with his ex-wife and with me."

Tucker Wetmore The Ladies Want 'More' Moves!!!

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Rising country music star Tucker Wetmore is feeling the love from the ladies lately ... and the singer tells us it's all in the moves he dishes out on stage.

We spoke with Tucker at LAX as he's preparing to perform at Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin' Eve this year. He has thoughts about women sliding into his DMs and the endless TikTok admiration of his gyrating dance moves in concerts.

Check the clip ... when asked if he’s planning out out his best moves to impress female fans, Tucker laughs and tells us it’s not conscious ... "I just move. I don't know how to explain it."

Tara Reid Slurring Words in Background of 911 Audio

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Tara Reid was clearly slurring her words and seemed barely coherent when a concerned bystander called 911 after she claimed she was drugged in a Chicago-area hotel ... and, we've got the audio for you to listen to.

The call -- placed by someone who seems to work at the hotel because she refers to Tara as a "guest" -- says Reid is "really inebriated" ... and adding she can't even hold herself up in a wheelchair.

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The caller calls Tara "Ms. Reid" multiple times ... saying it louder and louder, seemingly in an attempt to get her attention -- and Tara responds with a series of groans and other mumbled noises instead of enunciated words.

Skid Row Influencer Rebecca Olsen Not Dead Despite Online Concern ... Arrested for Battery

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An influencer who is often found on Downtown L.A.'s Skid Row known as Rebecca Olsen -- real name Ismail Seoudi -- has not died, despite online rumors ... But TMZ has learned Rebecca was arrested last week for battery.

Rebecca is a transgender female internet sensation known for appearing in videos online with people running into her on the streets of Los Angeles, showing off her fashionable looks while sharing updates on her nasty addiction ... capturing tons of fans online.

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The social media account Soft White Underbelly showcases certain people living on Skid Row -- posted this week, debunking rumors of her death, and revealing Rebecca was in fact arrested last week ... adding she entered treatment on the day of her release.

Mike Epps Not Too Much On OBJ ... $100 Million Is EASY To Blow Through!!!

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Mike Epps has been in show business a long time, and unlike the magnitude of people who haven't, he doesn't think Odell Beckham Jr. was out of pocket explaining how he blew through his $100 million NFL fortune!!!

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The Pro Bowl WR recently went on "The Pivot Podcast," admitting how fast his 5-year, $100 million contract vanished without a trace before he even knew the spending was out of control.

We recently caught up with Mike at the StampX event for national signing day, and he tells TMZ that one's lifestyle can easily overlap and eventually OVERPOWER the money if it's flowing in big and fast.

Candace Owens Anticipating Game's 'Assassination' Track ... Hope It's Not Crybaby Crap Like Eminem's!!!

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The Game gave TMZ Hip Hop the inside scoop on his controversially titled upcoming track "The Assassination of Candace Owens" and the political pundit is welcoming the rollout with open arms -- unlike when Eminem gave her a shoutout!!!

Candace rewatched our interview on the latest episode of her podcast on Wednesday and accepted Game's reasoning for the shock labeling -- after all, she spent much of the broadcast doubling down on claims that hits were being placed on her life -- all the way from Europe.

Game also told us he wasn't scared of any of Candace's backlash, which humored her but she admitted Game's tracklist was the utmost flattery and asked him to plug her podcast, noting they only have 1 degree of separation -- Kanye West.

Miley Cyrus Maxx-Imum PDA With My New Fiancé ... I Love My Engagement Ring

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Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando look like they can't wait to walk down the aisle, because they can't keep their hands off each other ... packing on some PDA and flashing her engagement ring.

Check out these new photos of the newly engaged couple ... Miley and Maxx are kissing and embracing on the streets of Los Angeles before he hits the road with his rock band, Liily.

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Miley and Maxx got in some final affection Tuesday night after his show at The Fonda Theatre ... when the hugs and smooches ceased, Maxx piled into his tour van with his bandmates as they set off up the California coast for a final batch of shows on their tour.

Doja Cat I'm a B*tch, I'm a Boss ... Even On My Days Off!!!

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Celebs ... they’re just like us -- but only on their off days. Case in point: Doja Cat rolled out looking low-key as hell before popping up fully glammed like it never happened!

Check out these shots of Doja on Wednesday ... leaving her hotel in Sydney, Australia in a red bonnet and a casual crop top, rocking a full-on scowl as she stepped out into the world.

Look, Sydney’s in peak summer mode -- so maybe that scowl was just the sun frying her eyeballs ... or, LBR, she probably did not wanna be caught slipping like that.

TMZ Live Stream Come Into Our Office and Watch News Happen!!!

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We want you to be a part of TMZ, so every weekday, between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM PT, we take you inside our newsroom via live stream.

You never know what you're gonna get ... a big story that breaks, an argument erupts in the room, or someone's just joking around.

Your comments are a big part of the stream, and the staff spends a lot of time speaking directly to you. Every day is different!

We also use our live stream to produce our "TMZ Live" TV show.

Lizzo It's 'About Damn Time' ... You Body-Shamers Mind Your Own Business!!!

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Lizzo's Instagram name is apt ... because "Lizzobeeating" ate up all the haters online -- viciously tearing into people who are still making jokes about her appearance.

The singer-songwriter took to Instagram Thursday to vent her frustrations ... explaining she saw a fat joke about her go viral recently -- and, she wants to remind her fans not to let anyone shame them about what they choose to do with their bodies.

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Lizzo writes, "Because when you’re big they talk sh*t, when you’re small they talk sh*t. Your body will never be good enough for them because it’s not FOR them. It’s for you. If I get a BBL mind ur business , if lose 100lbs mind ur business, if I gain every pound back and then some… mind ur f***ing business."

Usher & Big Sean $1M Investment in Detroit's Future!!!

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Usher and Big Sean are partnering up for a $1 million investment that will guide today's kids of Detroit into the future leaders of tomorrow!!!

On Thursday, the two music megastars announced the Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator, which will distribute the $1 million through the Michigan Central Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan, set to open in February 2026.

It's a powerhouse partnership ... Usher’s New Look Foundation and the Sean Anderson Foundation teamed up with Ilitch Sports + Entertainment and Emory University’s Goizueta Business School to bring it all together.

'Selling Sunset' Chelsea Lazkani Ex-Husband Says Marriage Was Dead ... Before Cheating Accusations!!!

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Chelsea Lazkani’s ex, Jeff Lazkani, has hit his breaking point -- telling TMZ he’s done taking heat after two years of nonstop hate, swearing he and Chelsea were long separated way before those "Selling Sunset" cheating rumors started flying.

Jeff tells TMZ that S8 of the Netflix hit was built on a shaky foundation -- a random text from a total stranger claiming he made out with another woman at a hotel back in Dec 2023 -- a storyline he says turned him into a villain.

Jeff categorically denies the whole storyline ... telling us both he and Chelsea tried to make their marriage work, but their love story eventually ran its course.