American actor Reginald VelJohnson was 35 years old when he played Sgt. Al Powell -- the empathetic and brave LAPD patrol cop -- in the holiday classic film "Die Hard" back in 1988.
Reginald shared the big screen with Hollywood legends like Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman.
January 2017
Some guys just can't keep their eyes away from the gridiron ... can you can guess who this football-loving star is?!
We caught up with this Oscar-winning actor back in 2017 and asked his opinion about how the Dallas Cowboys were doing ... check out his strong opinion!
Oh, and in case you needed a hint, this guy took his love for football to the big screen when he starred in "Remember The Titans" -- hopefully you remember who this titan is!
Ana de Armas might not be a real "Ballerina," but she's certainly got the physique of one ... just check out her slender frame in this form-fitting workout ensemble.
The actress stepped out in Los Angeles Saturday ... baring her abs in a crop top and leggings combo while leaving the gym.
de Armas looked every bit the movie star in her sungalsses ... her face naturally a sexy smolder.
Sure, being an actor's a dream job for plenty of folks out there, but even actors have their own dream jobs ... can you guess who this racing enthusiast is?
We ran into this guy while he was hanging out with fans on Hollywood Boulevard, and he gushed about his admiration for pro racers ... the ones not on light cycles, of course!
Still, he admitted he wouldn't be up to the task of switching lanes and moving from acting into racing ... take a spin at guessing who!
American actress and singer Leigh Zimmerman was in her early 20s when she iconically punched "Marv" (played by Daniel Stern) in "Home Alone 2: Lost In New York" back in 1992.
Leigh joined Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Catherine O'Hara and other Hollywood greats on the streets of NYC.
Steven Spielberg is no fan of Ben Affleck and even refused to work with the actor after an incident involving the legendary director's child, according to Mike Binder.
Binder -- who's also a Hollywood filmmaker -- made the shocking claim about Spielberg and Affleck on a recent episode of Stephen Baldwin's podcast, "One Bad Movie."
Binder says the bad blood began when Spielberg approached him years ago about collabing on a movie called "Man About Town," which Spielberg was interested in directing himself. Binder says the two struck a deal with a handshake ... but things took a wrong turn when Affleck signed on as the star.
Longtime character actress Helen Siff, who filled small roles in dozens of films and shows throughout her multi-decade career, has died.
The performer's Thursday, Dec. 18 death was announced by her family, who told The Hollywood Reporter she'd died from complications from a surgery for a "long, painful illness."
Siff was born in Woodmere, New York, in 1937, and she began acting professionally nearly 40 years later, when she appeared in a commercial for Subaru in 1976.
She went on to play small roles in numerous films throughout the 1980s, including "The Karate Kid" and "Big Top Pee-Wee."
Siff continued well into the 2000s, filling parts in movies like "Hail, Caesar!" and "You Don't Mess With The Zohan."
Siff also appeared in scores of television shows, including "Will & Grace," "Modern Family," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," as well as various stage productions.
Her family said she had the ability to make "even the smallest part memorable." She's survived by two sisters, five of her children, and seven grandchildren.
Siff was 88.
RIP
Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner Singer's loved ones are relying on one another in the aftermath of their tragic deaths ... gathering just one week after their tragic deaths.
Rob's sister Annie's house was buzzing with activity Sunday ... as Rob's younger brother Lucas also arrived to the house.
Annie was spotted out on the street ... speaking to someone in a car while wearing an all-black sweater and matching pants. Despite the difficult circumstances, she put on a brave face and fave a wave to guests.
Some stars just have things to do and places to be ... can you guess who this jet-setting star is?!
We ran into this dude while he was heading out of LAX ... and he must've really had some big event to catch ... because he cut right through a group of his fans and strolled right to his ride.
To be fair, he did sign a few autographs, but he didn't seem too amused when he was asked a question about people wearing MAGA hats ... he's more of a Kangol type of guy!
James Franco made a rare public appearance, popping up in Hollywood for his new play -- "Desert Films" -- and his fans hardly knew what to do!
The experimental stage project explores the idea of fame by blending true crime, noir, film, and live performance. Sounds pretty ambitious, but it looks like it was worth the effort.
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In an Instagram post, one theatergoer called the production "brilliant," writing ... "Major props to James Franco for pulling back the curtain on Hollywood and Film & TV with honesty and edge through LIVE theatre. Here’s hoping 'Desert Films' has many more runs ahead."
UPDATE
12/20 -- 7:55 AM PT -- Corey Feldman's lawyer Neville L. Johnson tells TMZ ... Feldman had no involvement with the documentary and is currently looking into how the footage was obtained in the first place.
He's also denying Haim "molested" him ... saying that idea is a "sensationalized mischaracterization of the statements made in the film."
Corey Haim's mother is blasting Corey Feldman for claiming her son "molested" him back in the day ... she says Feldman is lying about her late son for attention.
Haim's mother, Judy Haim, tells TMZ ... shame on Feldman for "creating another lie to poison people's heads and keep himself relevant."
In a new documentary, "Corey Feldman vs. The World," Feldman claims Haim molested him when they were filming 1987's "The Lost Boys."
Haim died in 2010, and Judy points out her son is not here to defend himself against what she says are bogus claims from Feldman.
"The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" became ground zero for panicked parents testing their cover-your-kids'-eyes reflexes ... 'cause Ice Spice rolled in to the family-friendly affair practically naked!
The rapper -- who has a role in the flick and contributed the original song "Big Guy" -- went shockingly bold at the NYC premiere for the PG-rated movie Wednesday, rocking a sheer lace getup that left little to the imagination, flashing her thong and plenty of bare cheek.
Ice was posing up a storm in front of that bright, bubbly SpongeBob backdrop ... a wild juxtaposition, considering this was a kids’ movie premiere with families everywhere.
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6:55 AM PT -- Bailey's attorney, Michelle Suskauer, tells TMZ … "We are currently gathering information about this accident as it involved someone operating a scooter entering an intersection."
"2 Fast 2 Furious" star Devon Aoki is dealing with a major car issue ... but it has nothing directly to do with her or her famous movie.
Here's the deal ... Aoki's husband, James Bailey, was reportedly driving an Audi SQ7 SUV in Coral Gables, Florida Monday around 5:15 PM when he allegedly plowed into a man riding a stand-up scooter, according to an arrest report obtained by TMZ.
The report says the scooter rider was in a crosswalk when he was struck, and Bailey drove away, heading back to his home. WPLG Local 10 obtained video showing the aftermath of the hit-and-run, with the victim pleading with the driver to move the Audi off his foot before falling to the ground in pain.
Nick Reiner went through difficult years as an adolescent dealing with addiction issues, although he seemed to turn things around in his adult years. However, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner ended up in the news for all the wrong reasons in 2025 -- when he was arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents.
We're going to take a look into the former screenwriter's background and see what led up to and took place after the deaths of his actor-director father and his photographer mother.
Rob Reiner -- the legendary director -- and his wife Michele Singer Reiner have died ... TMZ has learned.
As we told you ... two dead bodies were found in Rob and Michele's Brentwood home Sunday afternoon -- and law enforcement sources tell us it is the Reiners.
Our sources say the two suffered lacerations consistent with a knife. The LAPD's Robbery Homicide Division is still investigating.
Dispatch audio captures a firefighter calling for backup to the Brentwood mansion around 3:30 PM ... though it doesn't provide any further information about the circumstances in the abode.
American actor Michael J. Willett was 24 years old when he played Tanner -- the shy gay guy who got outed, prompting the popular kids to claim him as their token gay friend -- in the 2013 rom-com film, "G.B.F."
Willett shared the big screen with Natasha Lyonne as Ms. Hoegel, Paul Iacono as Brent Van Camp and Evanna Lynch as McKenzie Price.
