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The small Mississippi town where the monster hit movie "Sinners" is set doesn't have a movie theater, which sucks for the townsfolk who want to know what all the hubbub is about ... but that's about to change, TMZ has learned.

Here's the deal ... Clarksdale, a town of about 15,000, hasn't had a movie theater for years, which means peeps have to travel an hour to the closest big city -- Memphis, Tennessee -- to see a flick ... and that's a chore most residents don't have the time or money to bother with, even to see a cultural phenomenon set in their own community.

Clarksdale’s Mayor Chuck Espy tells TMZ ... the city has been in talks with Warner Bros., and a special event is going to take place so everyone who wants to see the film on the big screen finally will have the chance!

Kevin Costner's more rolling stone than a 'Yellowstone' ... 'cause he's seemingly flirting with a women at bars -- and, we've got photos that show the whole interaction.

The actor was photographed inside Raspoutine Night Club in Los Angeles Saturday night ... getting close with a lady in the popular spot.

Check out the pics ... Kevin's hanging out around the dancefloor -- vibing to the music while the women around him shake it.

Dylan O'Brien's relationship with his brother isn't as tight as he led some to believe during an interview last week ... 'cause his bro says they haven't spoken in months.

Here's the deal ... the actor recently did an interview with the Gay Times -- during which he said he was super grateful for his "trans, nonbinary sibling" before adding he knows other people who are queer and is grateful for how those relationships "deepen my experience in this world.”

Well, Dylan's brother -- who goes by Julz on Instagram and uses he/they pronouns -- fired off in the Instagram comments of the Times' post about the interview ... revealing he's "actually trans masc," not nonbinary.

American film and television actor Jermaine Hopkins was 18 years old when he played Steel -- the friendly thieving sidekick who is murdered in an alley -- in the crime/thriller film "Juice" back in 1992.

Hopkins shared the big screen with Tupac Shakur as the insecure teen who murders Steel, Bishop, Omar Epps as the chill and aspiring DJ whose poor decisions lead to Bishop's death, Q, and Ernest Dickerson as the friend who wants to take charge and ignore Bishop's requests, Raheem.

Other noteworthy cast mentions include Samuel L. Jackson as Trip and Queen Latifah as Ruffhouse M.C.

Fast cars bring out big stars ... and, celebs packed into Miami International Autodrome to see all the action at Miami Grand Prix 2025.

Timothée Chalamet led the bold-faced names ... dressing like a member of a racing team in a comfortable blue and white jersey and shaking hands with a few people in the pit.

Terry Crews, Evander Holyfield and DJ Khaled looked excited too ... rushing to get their pictures taken with a few of the impressive automobiles -- while Michael Douglas stopped to chat with Jon Bon Jovi, drawing camera lenses.

Charley Scalies -- a character actor who played tough-talking characters on two of the greatest shows ever -- has died ... according to reports.

The Hollywood Reporter says they spoke with Charley's daughter, Anne Marie Scalies ... who revealed her father passed away Thursday at a nursing facility in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Scalies began his acting career by grabbing a few bit parts in the mid-1990s ... appearing in the Al Pacino-led "Two Bits" and the sci-fi classic "12 Monkeys" starring Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt.

Pee-wee Herman’s beloved bicycle from the 1985 cult classic "Pee-wee’s Big Adventure" has officially found a new home — and for a hefty price.

A rep for Van Eaton Galleries tells TMZ ... the screen-used stunt bike, ridden by the late Paul Reubens in the film, sold for an impressive $125K on Saturday.

The bicycle was one of only 14 created for the film. The prop was custom-made and while it's been restored slightly to make it appear closer to what it looked like in the film, we're told the surviving elements have been kept intact.

Sydney Sweeney continues to embrace her single status with a lively weekend in Las Vegas, attending the grand opening of a new club with Machine Gun Kelly and Patrick Schwarzenegger.

The blonde beauty shared moments on her Instagram from the opening of Palm Tree Beach Club at the MGM Grand Hotel, posting a photo with MGK and Schwarzenegger, and a video showing her letting her hair down, dancing and enjoying the party with high spirits.

Syd and MGK go a while back ... as far as 2021 when they starred together in the film, "Downfalls High," which MGK directed.

Gigi Hadid made her relationship with Bradley Cooper really official ... sealing the deal by posting a photo of the two of them kissing on social media.

Gigi uploaded a carousel of IG photos late Saturday showing her and Bradley having a blast at her 30th birthday party in NYC last month. In one of the pics, Gigi is seen giving Bradley a lip smacker in front of a huge chocolate cake.

As you know, Gigi has been dating the hunky actor for the past year. Other photos capture the model celebrating her bday with all of her friends. Based on all the smiles in the snapshots, it looks like everybody had a great time.

Hailee Steinfeld's clearly having an impact in her role as Queen of Buffalo -- Christian Benford tells TMZ Sports she's made the Bills' best player, Josh Allen, a "happier" man!!

We caught up with Buffalo's star cornerback on Friday -- and with Steinfeld dominating the box offices with her new "Sinners" flick, we had to ask how her two-year-long relationship with Allen has impacted his quarterback.

Benford told us he's noticed a much more jovial signal-caller -- explaining, "You could say he's happier. You know what I'm saying?"

Hidden behind this heavily altered photo is a Hollywood hunk who may not be your "father," but he's definitely zzzzaddy! Given the clues, see if you can guess who he is!

While he isn't a former "Star Wars" actor, he's still part of the franchise ... The news broke late last year: this actor will star in "The Mandalorian & Guru" -- set to hit theaters in 2026.

His past roles include popular shows like "The Bear" and "Shameless," and he definitely looks better with his clothes off ... he practically broke the internet with his Calvin Klein undies ad!

Stars traveled a whole lotta furlongs to be at the Kentucky Derby this weekend ... dressed to impress at the biggest event in horseracing!

Livvy Dunne led the bold-faced names at Churchill Downs in Louisville Saturday ... showing off her tan lines in a chic black and white outfit. Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn Birkhead showed up in a soft blue dress and a necklace her mom used to wear, and Carmelo Anthony wore a snazzy hat to the event.

Power couple Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios walked the red carpet together ... Earle proving nothing beats the classic black while Braxton added a splash of color in an eye-catching pink blazer.

Rachel Zegler's a live-action princess -- and, her royally good looks will have fans' hearts fluttering on her birthday ... 'cause we've compiled her hottest shots to celebrate the occasion.

The actress turned 24 on Saturday ... and, while she's courted a decent amount of controversy over the last year or so, there's nothing controversial about how good she's looking in these pics.

Zegler might be known for rocking more conservative dresses in flicks like "Snow White" and "West Side Story" ... but, she's got tropical locales on the mind clearly -- ditching gowns for bikinis in these pics.

Kelsey Grammer provided shocking details of his sister's last moments before she was murdered ... talking about the abuse she suffered before she was stabbed to death -- weeping while reading from the book he wrote about her.

The famed television actor opened up about his sister's killing during an ABC News interview while promoting his new book "Karen: A Brother Remembers" -- a memoir dedicated to keeping his sister's memory alive and telling more of her story than just the way she died.

Watch the clip for yourself ... Grammer tells Diane Sawyer that after his sister was abducted, in 1975, she was taken to a nearby house, where the men who grabbed her took turns raping her.

Blake Lively opened up about her difficult year on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" ... admitting this year's been very difficult for her, but she's doing what she can to make the world safer for women and girls.

The actress sat down with the 'SNL' alum Thursday night ... and, Seth brought up her legal drama with Justin Baldoni -- acknowledging that she probably can't say much while the legal battle drags on in court.

BL agrees with Seth before adding that the year has been "full of the highest highs and the lowest lows" of her life.

Jill Sobule, famous for her 1995 song "I Kissed a Girl," is dead, TMZ has confirmed.

The singer/songwriter died Thursday in a house fire while staying with a friend in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota, her agent, Craig Grossman, told TMZ. Her manager, John Porter, also confirmed her death.

“Jill Sobule was a force of nature and human rights advocate whose music is woven into our culture," he said in the statement. "I was having so much fun working with her. I lost a client & a friend today. I hope her music, memory, & legacy continue to live on and inspire others.”