Emmy-Nominated Composer Guy Moon Dies In Tragic Auto Accident
Guy Moon -- an Emmy-nominated music composer -- has died following a vehicle accident in California.
Moon -- best known for his work on the animated show "The Fairly OddParents" --died Thursday after he suffered "traumatic injuries" during a traffic collision in Los Angeles, according to the LA County Medical Examiner. Moon's family posted a statement on Facebook, saying they were going through "insurmountable grief."
Timothy Busfield Had to Pay $150K For Unsuccessful Defamation Lawsuit ... Regarding Child Sexual Assault
Timothy Busfield's arrest warrant isn't the first time he's been embroiled in legal drama regarding allegations of child sexual abuse -- a judge ordered the actor to pay $150K for an unsuccessful defamation lawsuit years ago.
Here's the deal ... back in 1996, Busfield filed a lawsuit against the law firm Messerli & Kramer, claiming they made up a story about him sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl while shooting the 1994 movie "Little Big League," according to a report from Deseret News published at the time.
The alleged victim was an extra on the film, which Busfield starred in ... and he reportedly settled the lawsuit for an undisclosed amount.
T.K. Carter 'The Thing' Actor Dead at 69
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T.K. Carter, known for his iconic role as Nauls in the 1982 horror/sci-fi film "The Thing," has died, TMZ has learned.
Carter was found deceased Friday in his Duarte, CA residence after a call for service was made. Law enforcement tells TMZ the call came in at approximately 5:42 PM, and a death report was made. No foul play is suspected.
The cause of death has not been released.
Mickey Rourke Pops Off in New 'National Lampoon' Flick
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Mickey Rourke is proving he can still play a badass on screen ... this time unloading a gun in a heated action scene from the new film, “National Lampoon’s Hollywood Hustle.”
In a new clip -- obtained by TMZ -- Rourke is seen saving the day during a shootout, blasting a rifle at a masked man and sending him tumbling off a drive-in movie screen.
Rourke also flexes his acting chops with an expletive-filled rant, railing against Hollywood and saying he doesn’t trust people in the industry because they only want to “blow smoke up your ass and steal your money.”
The film stars Rourke alongside Alec Baldwin, Danny Trejo, Tara Reid, Carrot Top, and others -- all playing exaggerated, fictionalized versions of themselves. The plot centers on a movie’s bank account suddenly vanishing, putting everyone’s careers on the line.
'Home Alone' Star Daniel Stern Gets Hooked By Police ... After Allegedly Soliciting A Prostitute
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Sounds like Daniel Stern didn't want to be home alone ... because cops issued him a citation for allegedly trying to hire an escort.
The "Home Alone" star got busted in Camarillo, California after cops said he was trying to bust with the aid of some hired help.
Law enforcement in Ventura County tells us Daniel was cited for soliciting prostitution on Dec. 10 ... which is smack in the middle of the Christmas season, when his 'Home Alone' movies typically doing big streaming numbers.
According to police docs obtained by TMZ, it looks like Daniel was cited at a hotel in Camarillo, California.
Renee Rapp's Sexiest Snaps To Kick Off Her 26th Birthday!
We're checking out Renee Rapp's hottest shots ... because it's her 26th birthday Saturday and you already know we're going all out!
Sure, this star shines bright whether she's on stage or on screen, but it's her socials where where she really stands out ... because she really knows how to pull off a sexy snap!
Check out our gallery for our favorite snaps from Renee!
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Jacob Elordi at AFI Awards Hey Leo, Guillermo and Benicio ... Watch the Birdie!!!
Jacob Elordi pulled off a monster move on Friday ... when the "Frankenstein" star snapped a pic of Leonardo DiCaprio, Guillermo del Toro, and Benicio Del Toro -- and made them laugh in adult fashion.
Check out the video from inside the American Film Institute Awards 2025 luncheon ... the four are clearly having a great time, as Jacob takes a picture of the star trio -- and flips them the bird for a chuckle.
Jacob Elordi jokingly flips off Leonardo DiCaprio, Guillermo del Toro and Benicio Del Toro. pic.twitter.com/gtCKaelBbC
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As most in Hollywood know ... awards season is in full swing -- and all four men are being praised for their works -- which include Guillermo and Jacob's "Frankenstein," and Leo and Benicio's "One Battle After Another."
Freddie Gibbs I Spilled CM Punk's Real Blood ... 🩸 Filming Our Vampire Flick!!!
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Freddie Gibbs and CM Punk didn't hold back on their stunts filming their vampire film "Night Patrol" -- the "Alfredo" rapper accidentally made the WWE legend spill blood!!!
TMZ Hip Hop obtained video of Freddie joined by actors Nicki Micheaux, RJ Cyler, Nick Gillie, and director Ryan Pros at the "Night Patrol" premiere in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Gibbs stars as neighborhood hero "Bornelius" while CM Punk stars as a menacing police sergeant, and during their fight scene, Freddie says he accidentally sliced him with a gun ... forcing him to cut for a moment and receive medical attention.
Tobey Maguire With Great Beer Comes Great Hops
Tobey Maguire's just your friendly neighborhood wall jumper ... leaping over a fence in a single bound -- with what appears to be an adult beverage at his side.
We've got video of the "Spider-Man" star arriving home in Los Angeles late at night with a mystery date ... and having some apparent trouble with his gate.
Check it out ... after a couple failed attempts to let himself into the yard, Tobey's date for the evening -- clad in some tight pants and a tiny crop top -- throws her leg over the short wall and pulls herself to the other side.
Mickey Rourke Holding Out for Top Dollar Gigs Amid Eviction Scare
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Mickey Rourke may be down on his luck after nearly being evicted from his home ... but the Hollywood star isn’t rushing back to work -- unless the opportunity is right.
Rourke's manager, Kimberly Hines, tells TMZ ... over the past week, he has been getting a flurry of job offers -- ranging from indie films and photoshoots to live appearances and signings. In fact, Hines says she's received six offers for Mickey in just the past two days ... but he's not interested.
Despite his financial instability, Hines says Mickey has a lot of pride and wants to be paid like an A-lister if he takes a job ... in the range of $200,000 per day. He's also focused on working with the types of top-tier actors and directors he's collaborated with before.
While the offers haven’t hit the number he’s looking for, Hines says they’re still good opportunities alongside talented people. She believes if Mickey focuses on doing quality work, the money will eventually follow.
Steve-O Come Back, Bam!!! We Need You For More 'Jackass'!!!
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A new "Jackass" movie will head to theaters this summer, and Steve-O told us he's hoping all beefs get buried ... and Bam Margera makes a triumphant return to the cast.
We caught up with Steve-O at LAX Thursday, where he was visibly stoked to start shooting new stunts with his friends again, but he told us he wants "all the bros back together."
We broke the story ... Bam has cleared never-seen footage of him to be used in the new movie, but there's still no word on if he would rejoin the guys on set for new bits.
According to Steve-O, now that Bam is sober and doing incredible, there's "absolutely" a path for him to get back with the band, as it were.
'Johnny Dangerously' Actor Richard Dimitri Dead at 83
Richard Dimitri, a comedian and actor who worked with the likes of Michael Keaton and Richard Dreyfuss in the 1970s and '80s, has died. He was 83.
His family announced Dimitri's death Wednesday in an online obituary ... he died December 18 in L.A. with his wife Christianne by his side. He had suffered from heart and lung illnesses for years.
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Dimitri was born in Yonkers, New York, and started working Off-Broadway in the early 1960s. He taught acting at Queen's College City University in New York before moving to Los Angeles in 1975, according to his obit.
Emily Ratajkowski Wall Street Crashing, Cheeks Clapping For Mamdani!!!
Emily Ratajkowski is a big fan of New York City's newest mayor, Zohran Mamdani ... because she dedicated a whole social media post to him ... and it begins with video of her shaking her booty.
The model took to Instagram today to welcome Mamdani to the job -- he was sworn in on New Year's Day -- and the first slide of her carousel shows her dropping it low in a NYC bodega, shaking her tailfeathers in a low-cut dress.
On the second slide, Emily included a photo of her wearing a white hijab in what appears to be a mosque -- Mamdani is NYC's first Muslim mayor.
Nicholas Braun What DUI??? The Judge Wiped It From the Records!!!
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"Succession" star Nicholas Braun is free and clear after his DUI arrest last summer ... TMZ has learned the record has been completely expunged.
Av Harris, a rep for New Hampshire Judicial Branch, tells TMZ ... Not only has the DUI case been dropped against Braun, but -- as of December 10, 2025 -- a judge granted a petition to annul the record. A certificate of annulment was issued December 17, meaning the public record has been completely erased ... like it never existed.
We reached out to police, prosecutors and Braun's defense attorney to find out exactly why the charges were dropped. So far no word back.
But, this is all great news for Braun, considering he owns a bar called Ray's in New York City.
Bam Margera Will Appear in New 'Jackass' Movie!!!
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9:50 AM PT -- The deal is sealed … TMZ has learned negotiations were successful -- old and never-before-seen footage featuring Bam Margera has been cleared for the new flick. It's still unclear though whether he'll film new scenes or stunts for the new movie ... stay tuned.
So you're telling me there's a chance! Bam Margera is currently in negotiations to appear with the "Jackass" crew again in their just-announced upcoming movie, TMZ has learned.
A source familiar with the situation tells TMZ ... "Jackass" producers reached out to Bam's reps late last year, notifying them of a new installment in the works. The new movie is expected to bring back some of the biggest stunts from the franchise -- kind of like a greatest hits -- mixing in old, never-before-seen footage, as well as shooting new material.
We're told the studio is in ongoing negotiations with Bam's lawyer to strike a deal to use the old footage of him, and if that proves fruitful ... who knows, that could bring him back for new stunts as well!
Lisa ... First K-Pop Idol To Present At Golden Globes 🏆!
The 83rd Golden Globes presenters have been unmasked, and it's quite the A-list ... Lisa, Snoop Dogg, Miley Cyrus, and Orlando Bloom are among the famous folks who are set to take the stage!
This year marks a big milestone for K-pop -- Lisa will be making history as the first idol to present at the Globes.
Seventeen's Joshua is another idol expected to walk the red carpet, according to Korean news outlet MyDaily.