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Giorgio Armani died Thursday ... and among those mourning the loss is a Hollywood icon who tells TMZ the legendary fashion designer helped make one of his films an instant classic.

As you know ... Giorgio died "peacefully" at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was 91.

Paul Schrader, writer and director of "American Gigolo," tells TMZ … the 1980 film starring Richard Gere had an unintentional cross-promotion that helped make the movie a classic ... and pushed Armani's lucky break into the U.S. market.

50 Cent knows a thing or two about killing classic Hip Hop tracks, and he just landed a new gig as the "50 Ways to Catch a Killer" host for Fox Nation!!!

The upcoming true crime series is a production collab between the legendary rapper's G-Unit Film & Television and Lionsgate Alternative Television -- and TMZ Hip Hop has the first clip of the blood-curdling deep dive into some of America's most unforgettable slayings.

50 serves as both the host and executive producer and opens up the episode suited and booted, but things turn dark as he chronicles the "Murder of Mike Williams" ... the Florida man whose body took nearly two decades to surface after he went missing in 2000.

Austin Butler is 2 for 2 in the dating rumor department ... TikTok star Haleyybaylee is shutting down gossip she's hooking up with the actor, TMZ has learned.

ICYMI ... chatter started spreading about a possible connection between Austin and Haley -- real name Haley Kalil -- when a TikTok video appeared to catch the two enjoying a meal together this week.

However, a rep for Haley tells TMZ ... despite the online speculation, the woman in the now-viral video is NOT Haley ... it's obvious given the fact Haley has red hair, not brown, which the other woman sports in the footage.

Nick Hogan has scored a small win against Bubba The Love Sponge in his civil case against the radio host ... as a judge just ruled Bubba cannot -- at least temporarily -- use images from Hulk Hogan's sex tape in his upcoming documentary.

Nick, as you know, sued Bubba earlier this week ... in an effort to block Hulk's former pal from dropping "Video Killed The Radio Star: The Untold Story Of The Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Scandal."

Nick -- acting as a rep for Hulk's estate -- argued the work infringes on his dad's copyrights and trademarks. He also claimed if it was released, it would violate a settlement agreement Bubba and Hulk previously entered into.

Corey Feldman's stepping full speed ahead ... he's learning on the fly every day during "Dancing With The Stars" rehearsals, but that's just part of what he's got on his full plate.

We got the "Goonies" star and his new platinum-blonde hair Wednesday in New York City ... and our photog asked him how his 'DWTS' experience has been, and if he's feeling pressure to perform.

Corey jokingly lets out a primal scream ... then tells us it's nice to be a student again, and he's soaking it all up, and he's grateful for a spot on the dancing competition show.

American actress Christina Scherer was in her early 20s when she played Becky -- the young and energetic chief assistant who feels overworked and underappreciated -- in the comedy/drama "The Intern" back in 2015.

Christina shared the big screen with Hollywood icons like Anne Hathaway as the fashion company CEO, Jules, Robert De Niro as the wise senior citizen intern working for Jules, and Adam DeVine as Jules' coworker who goes out of his way to help others, Jason.

In 2019, Scherer moved to New York City to focus on her artwork.

Donald Trump and Rosie O’Donnell are sparring on social media yet again ... this time after the prez reminded followers he's "giving serious thought" to revoking the actress' U.S. citizenship.

He reignited their feud on Truth Social Wednesday, posting an unflattering photo of his enemy while telling supporters ... "She is not a Great American and is, in my opinion, incapable of being so!"

Rosie clapped right back -- telling DT "Succession" character Logan Roy "would be proud."

Celebrities from all over hit the red carpet at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, and to say they showed out BIG TIME for the world's oldest film festival, would be an under (fashion) statement!

Dressed to the nines, Julia Roberts was a "Pretty Woman" at the "After the Hunt" premiere -- donning a custom Atelier Versace gown, and George and Amal Clooney posed for a show-stopping shot for George's latest film, "Jay Kelly."

Why yellow, Halsey! The 30-year-old singer owned the red carpet of "The Smashing Machine" film -- turning heads in a yellow satin dress, not to mention her fiancé, Avan Jogia got head nods in his dapper suit!

Sydney Sweeney's showing off the goods amid her situationship with Scooter Braun ... flaunting her sexy body in a new ad campaign with Jimmy Choo.

The actress slipped into a skimpy black leotard and some knee-high boots for the British designer brand's fall line ... stretching and reading a script at a dance studio.

Sydney's got a great pair ... of boots.

Paris Jackson's telling Colman Domingo he better stop telling lies if he doesn't "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" ... 'cause she says she never consulted on the Michael Jackson biopic.

Here's the deal ... Domingo -- who is playing Jackson's father, Joe Jackson, in the new movie -- told People at this year's amfAR benefit gala that Paris had been "very helpful" to him during the shooting process.

However, Paris says Colman's straight-up fibbing ... 'cause she took to Instagram to say she had "0% involvement" in the movie.

Charlie Sheen has an upcoming autobiography and a Netflix documentary about his life ... and while his ups and down will be well-documented, TMZ has learned something he's never talked about ... he's been one of the most charitable celebs in Hollywood.

The actor's going through some lean years financially, but sources with direct knowledge tell us when Charlie was rolling in money -- in the "Two and a Half Men" days -- he donated between $26 million and $30 million to various charities.

We're told Charlie's massive donations were spread around a few noble causes ... including Autism Speaks, cancer research and projects aimed at helping the homeless.

One of Graham Greene's dying wishes was to get in contact with Kevin Costner -- but he was unable to, TMZ has learned.

The late actor's rep Michael Greene tells TMZ ... he wanted to speak with Kevin to thank him for the representation he gave native people in media over the years. His team tried their best, but were unsuccessful.

However, the "Yellowstone" star paid tribute to Graham on social media Tuesday, one day after he passed in a hospital with his wife, Hilary, by his side.

Channing Tatum’s getting raw about his messy split from Jenna Dewan ... calling it so brutal, the heartbreak actually fueled his latest gritty movie role.

The actor opened up about stepping into the shoes of real-life fugitive Jeffrey Manchester for his new movie "Roofman" -- especially the gut-punch moment when his character longs for his daughter -- admitting he could tap into that pain firsthand, thanks to his breakup with Jenna.

Channing -- who met Jenna on the "Step Up" set in 2006, married her 3 years later, before they separated in '18 -- admitted to Variety it was crushing to watch their love story unravel, especially since they were still so young when it all began.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was practically a blubbering baby after debuting his new movie, "The Smashing Machine," at the Venice Film Festival ... where he got one hell of a reaction.

Check it out ... Dwayne and his costar, Emily Blunt, wipe away tears as the audience at the film festival showers the performers with love ... including a 15-minute standing ovation. Take it in!!!

While The Rock is no stranger to public affection -- he's dominated the box office many times over his career -- "The Smashing Machine" sets up the WWE star as a possible Oscars contender for this year's awards show.

Mexican actor and producer Héctor Jiménez was 32 years old when he was cast to play Steven -- Nacho's poor and awkward wrestling partner who steals food -- in the family/comedy film "Nacho Libre" back in 2006.

Héctor shared the big screen with Jack Black as the bold and funny monastery orphanage chef who secretly becomes a wrestler, Nacho, Ana de la Reguera as the kind and compassionate nun working at the orphanage, Sister Encarnación, and Darius Rose as the adorable orphan, Chancho, who is protective of Nacho's secret identity.

Woody Allen didn't vote for Donald Trump ... but, it seems he's got support if the guy ever wants back into showbusiness -- 'cause he's a great professional actor!

The Hollywood legend stopped by Bill Maher's 'Club Random' podcast and opened up about directing the President of the United States in his 1998 movie celebrity.

Allen shouted out the president's professionalism ... saying he was polite to everyone on the set -- and giving his acting a thumb's up.