Tyler Perry Calls Latest Sexual Assault Lawsuit a $77M Money Grab

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Tyler Perry wants the latest sexual assault and battery lawsuit against him dismissed ... because he says the whole thing is just a $77 million money grab.

In court papers, obtained by TMZ, Perry calls claims that he made unwanted advances toward model and actor Mario Rodriguez outlandish falsehoods "that have no basis in fact or law and no merit."

According to the docs, Mario repeatedly turned Perry into his personal piggy bank after Perry gave him "a very minor role in a single" film.

Tyrese Gibson Paul Walker's Charity Racing Toward $1M!!!

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Tyrese Gibson is honoring his pal’s legacy in the fast lane ... announcing nearly $1 million has been raised in honor of his late "Fast & Furious" costar Paul Walker's charity.

Tyrese hit the stage with Paul's brother Cody at FuelFest in West Palm Beach, FL, over the weekend ... telling the 20,000-plus crowd that Paul’s nonprofit, Reach Out WorldWide, had officially surpassed the $1M milestone.

TMZ has learned that Tyrese got a little bit ahead of it ... but they have nearly reached $1 million! The org is confident they’ll cross the full mark by year’s end ... after seven years of steady fundraising.

Bruce Campbell I'm Battling Cancer

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Bruce Campbell has revealed he has cancer, but says it's a type that's treatable, though not curable.

"The Evil Dead" actor shared the news Monday in a message to fans, writing, "Hi folks, these days, when someone is having a health issue, it's referred to as an 'opportunity,' so let's go with that -- I'm having one of those." He continued, "It's also called a type of cancer that's 'treatable' not 'curable.' I apologize if that's a shock -- it was to me too."

Campbell said he wouldn't go into further detail about his diagnosis, but explained his work schedule will be changing. "Appearances and cons and work in general need to take back seat to treatment," he wrote, adding he plans to focus on getting "as well as I possibly can over the summer."

Sean Astin on Actor Awards Kristen Bell Was The Hostess With The Mostest!!!

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Sean Astin was still riding high directly after last night's Actor Awards ... and he used the adrenaline to make it crystal clear who stole the show in his eyes.

TMZ caught up with the "Stranger Things" actor after Sunday’s ceremony, and he didn’t hesitate ... calling host Kristen Bell his hands-down "favorite" and gushing over her performance like a proud superfan.

Catch the full clip ... Sean also broke down his overall take on the night ... but spoiler alert, he was clearly loving the vibe!

The 32nd Actor Awards certainly were a whirlwind -- Kristen kicked things off with a full song-and-dance opener, Michael B. Jordan snagged Best Actor in a surprise win, and the rest of the night was stacked with buzzy moments!

Jim Carrey Me, Myself and I on the Red Carpet ... Not a Stunt Double!!!

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Fans jumped to some wild unfounded conclusions about Jim Carrey's appearance at the César Awards in Paris last week ... but his reps are calling BS.

The actor's longtime publicist, Marleah Leslie, tells TMZ ... “Jim Carrey attended the César Awards, where he accepted his Honorary César Award.”

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As you know ... speculation was circulating that perhaps the person at the show was actually a stunt double or a clone due to a perceived change in his Jim's appearance and demeanor.

Green Beret Who Inspired 'Rambo' Dead at 87

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Bo Gritz, a Vietnam War hero who inspired Sylvester Stallone's character John Rambo in "First Blood," is dead.

Bo died Friday at his home in Sandy Valley, Nevada ... according to his wife. His official cause of death is unclear, but Bo's wife documented his health issues online, saying he had been battling cancer.

A highly decorated war veteran who earned the rank of lieutenant colonel, Bo ran for president in 1992 ... and he was famously involved in the 1992 Ruby Ridge standoff, when he reportedly managed to convince anti-government extremist Randy Weaver into surrendering to federal agents in Idaho following an 11-day siege that killed Weaver's wife and child.

Dubai Resident Lindsay Lohan Safe After Iran Strikes

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Lindsay Lohan and her family are okay following the strikes on Dubai by Iran ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... the actress, her husband Bader Shammas and their son Luai are safe.

Lindsay has been living in Dubai since 2015 ... and, she and Bader started seeing each other in 2020. They got engaged in 2021, married the following year and welcomed Luai the year after that.

'Sinners' Omar Miller Michael B. Jordan's a Champion!!!

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"CAN'T KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN"

"Sinners" star Omar Miller was riding high after the Actor Awards -- especially over Michael B. Jordan’s Best Actor win -- gushing to TMZ that you can’t keep a good man down.

We caught up with Omar -- who played Cornbread in the movie -- after Sunday’s ceremony ... and he made it clear how proud of Michael he is with the huge win. Even with that BAFTA slur drama hanging in the air from last week, he says the moment echoed the trauma and themes baked into the film itself.

Check the full clip -- Omar gives props to Michael for how he handled it all, standing tall next to Delroy Lindo and dealing with it like a true champion.

He also breaks down what it means to see "Sinners" hit globally ... so watch the whole clip!

Actor Awards Michael B. Jordan & More Take Over Netflix Bash!!!

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Michael B. Jordan was cheesin' from ear to ear over that Best Actor win -- and he didn’t waste a second taking the victory lap at The Actor Awards after-party, rolling deep with a swarm of A-listers.

The Netflix-hosted bash was an absolute scene -- Keri Russell was toasting her own trophy, living it up and working the room with "Marty Supreme" costars Odessa A’Zion and Kevin O’Leary.

It turned into a straight-up Hollywood roll call ... "The White Lotus" faves Michelle Monaghan and Aimee Lou Wood making the rounds, while "The Pitt" star Noah Wyle was also out celebrating a big win.

Do yourself a favor and scroll the gallery ... we’re barely scratching the surface. Kate Hudson, Rose Byrne and plenty more were in the mix!

Law Roach Zendaya and Tom's Wedding Already Happened ... Y'all Missed It!!!

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Zendaya and Tom Holland are married ... so claims her longtime stylist, Law Roach.

Here's the deal ... the celebrity stylist -- who started styling Zendaya way back in 2011 -- spoke to Access Hollywood on the Actors Awards red carpet where he sang out "The wedding has already happened, you missed it."

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The AH reporter asks in shock if that's true ... and, Law responds by saying it's "very true" before walking off.

Neve Campbell Good Genes or Good Docs?!

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Neve Campbell's looks over the years will make you SCREAM!

Here is a 22-year-old version of the young Hollywood actress -- with blunt bangs and flawless skin -- in the iconic horror/mystery film "Scream" back in 1996.

And, three decades later, Neve had the nerve to star in "Scream 7" -- which premiered earlier this weekend -- and we gotta say, she's aging like a fine wine!

The question here is: Good Genes or Good Docs?!

Joshua Jackson I Got the Eye of the Tiger!!!

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Joshua Jackson may have picked up a thing or two from "Karate Kid: Legends" ... we got video of him going H.A.M. in a boxing gym with a trainer.

Watch the video ... the 47-year-old actor ditched his shirt for the workout, really working up a sweat as he bobbed and weaved in the ring while throwing in some pretty impressive jabs!

He later goes to work solo on a speed bag like an old pro.

Jim Carrey Honorary Award Acceptance Speech ... Sparks Online Discussion About Looks

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Jim Carrey wowed the crowd Thursday night as he delivered a speech in French when he was honored at the César Awards in Paris ... but the iconic actor also set social media abuzz with his look.

The performer -- known for being able to contort his face more drastically than most -- had a lot of people talking.

Some online trolls appeared to think Jim looked a lot different ... while others quipped he looked like a clone.

'Ace Ventura' Jim Carrey Butt Birth Mechanical Rhino For $ale

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An iconic movie moment from the '90s is hitting the auction block ... it's the mechanical rhinoceros that gave birth to Ace Ventura in a Jim Carrey sequel.

Yes, the butt birth rhino from "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls" is up for grabs over at Propstore's upcoming auction ... with the movie prop expected to fetch between $4,000 and $8,000.

It's the same rhino from the movie scenes where Ace is inside spying on some bad guys ... before escaping through the rhino's butt in a comedic exit.

Actor Robert Carradine Died In L.A. Hospital

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Robert Carradine -- the actor best known for his roles in "Lizzie McGuire," "Revenge of the Nerds," and "The Long Riders" -- died in a hospital ... TMZ has learned.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner revealed Robert's place of death in new documents obtained by TMZ ... but the docs don't include a cause or manner of death.

Robert died Monday, and his family said he took his own life after battling bipolar disorder for two decades.

'Back To The Future' Crispin Glover My Ex Gave Me A Beatdown ... Check Out My Bloody Face!!!

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Crispin Glover was allegedly beaten bloody by his ex-girlfriend -- who ironically sued him for battery -- and we have the pics which says prove the actor got pulverized!

TMZ obtained a restraining order Glover filed against his ex in Los Angeles County Superior Court -- and it contains some wild allegations ... as well as three photos of the "Back To The Future" star with blood streaming down his cheek after the alleged assault.

According to the protective order ... in March 2024, Glover claims he ordered his ex not to enter his home, but she forced her way inside as he was putting her belongings on the front porch to kick her out. Glover says his ex phoned a friend to swing by his house and threatened to "hurt" him.