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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds briefly traded in their legal drama for some culture, as they stepped out to support Hugh Jackman’s new play, which tackles consent and the #MeToo movement.

The duo rolled up to "Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes" at NYC’s Minetta Lane Theatre Tuesday night -- where sources tell us it was a much-needed fun date night after a long day of film press for Blake.

We’re told that even though Hugh just opened the show, Ryan had already caught some rehearsals -- and both he and Blake are big fans of Hugh, so of course they showed up to support their pal, Ryan's "Deadpool & Wolverine" costar.

Terrence Howard didn't want to get it on as Marvin Gaye on the big screen ... passing on a starring role in a biopic because Marvin was gay.

The actor revealed his very specific reason for rejecting a Marvin Gaye project when he was a guest on Bill Maher's "Club Random" podcast.

Terrence says the movie called for him to kiss another man ... and he balked.

Ryan Reynolds wasn't just stopping a few pics at the New York City premiere of "Another Simple Favor" ... he was even offering his John Hancock -- though at least one cameraperson wasn't loving the bit.

TMZ got video of the actor outside Jazz at Lincoln Center Sunday, on hand to support his wife's new flick with Anna Kendrick ... and, while chatting with some autograph hunters, he pretended to sign some cameras.

Check out the clip for yourself ... it's all in good fun -- but, one dude seems to say something to Ryan, causing him to look up, and it sounds like the camera operator really thinks RR signed his name on the lens.

The "It Ends with Us" film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel, might now be best remembered for its lead actors, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, going to war before, during and after making the movie.

What began as creative differences between Blake and Justin, who also directed the movie, turned into on-set tension, arguments and finally ... a complex legal war over alleged sexual harassment and smear campaigns.

TMZ's been covering the drama, and breaking stories -- from the film's set to the lawsuits -- so, we've got the full timeline of events. Go ahead, grab a snack and follow along ... because the drama never ends with these two

Pee-wee Herman said he wouldn't sell his bike for "a hundred million, trillion, billion dollars" ... but, at least one version is now up for auction -- and, it's not gonna bring in quite that much.

A bicycle from the classic '80s flick "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" is on the auction block ... one of 14 actually used while shooting the movie.

According to Van Eaton Galleries, this particular bike was used in several iconic moments in the movie ... including a moment where Pee-wee crashes into a curb and is thrown onto a lawn -- where he pops up and claims he "meant to do that."

George Clooney is staying cool after Trump labeled him a "second-rate movie star" and "failed political pundit" -- and let’s just say, the shade didn’t exactly rattle his espresso.

The actor was chatting it up with Gayle King on "CBS Mornings" and had a laugh about the movie star jab, even joking it might be true -- no biggie. But, when it came to Trump’s political dig, Clooney didn’t hold back, delivering a direct and unapologetic response.

George made it crystal clear he doesn't give a flying flip about Trump’s opinion, saying it's not his job to please the president, 'cause his real job is to speak the truth every chance he gets.

Talk about a fatherly sacrifice -- Ben Affleck’s keeping the superhero fantasy alive for his son Samuel ... despite hating every second spent sweating it out in the Batsuit.

Check out the pics -- Ben and his 13-year-old son were out on Easter Sunday hitting up BAIT boutique in L.A., where the actor was spotted loading a DC Batman Hush figure, which retails for just over $400, into his car.

Looks like Samuel, Ben’s son with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, was getting the royal treatment -- 'cause before their toy shopping spree, the father-son duo also made a pit stop at World Market.

Carl Weathers may have sadly left us ... but his "Toy Story" role will live on in the Disney franchise with help from Ernie Hudson, TMZ has learned.

Production sources tell us ... the "Ghostbusters" icon has been cast as Combat Carl, the character played by the "Rocky" legend, who died last year at 76.

Combat Carl is the G.I. Joe-type action figure toy line in the TS universe ... and after his unforgettable role in "Predator," it made perfect sense that CW fit the mold (pun intended)!

Rachel Zegler's crowdsourcing help for her sick dog ... explaining that two different veterinarians she's been to have done nothing for him -- so, she's going to the amateur pet doctors on social media instead.

The actress took to her Instagram story Sunday morning ... telling her 2.5 million followers that her pup, Lenny, is in a bad state -- and, she's at her wits end trying to help him.

Zegler says she's been to the vet multiple times over the last few days ... but, her dog is still experiencing bad stomach issues and no appetite.

Margot Robbie is enjoying some much-needed R&R after becoming a new mother ... lighting up the beach in a tight gray bikini just months after giving birth.

The actress was down in her native Australia enjoying Easter weekend on the Gold Coast ... and, the weather in the area looks beautiful -- which got MR to strip down to a bikini for a dip in the ocean.

Check out the pics ... Margot's wearing a two-piece with a bit more coverage than some skimpy ensembles we've seen celebs wear, chatting with a pal while enjoying the afternoon sun.

Sam Asghari says he's worked with a few legends in his career already ... and one in particular has inspired him -- not with his words, but by his actions.

We caught up with the star at LAX on Friday ... and, we asked him about his fitness routine and any advice he might give to someone who wants to get jacked like him.

Asghari admits it's hard to maintain his body like he does ... and, quite frankly, it's not feasible for everyone for a variety of reasons -- but, he does it because he has to bring his A-game when he's around some film legends.

Horror director Eli Roth ain't done scaring the life outta you just yet -- he’s now inviting fans to make some killer investments and promising a terrifyingly good return.

TMZ caught up with Eli -- the twisted mastermind behind "Cabin Fever," "Hostel" and more -- and he tells TMZ all about his new studio venture, The Horror Section. His mission? Craft the most unhinged, blood-soaked stories imaginable … and give some deep-pocketed fans the death of their dreams -- all in gory, on-screen glory, of course.

If you’re kinda over the usual chainsaws, masked maniacs, sketchy basements, and uttering the cursed words "I’ll be right back" ... Eli's offering you some tailor-made terror.

"Star Wars" ain't just for Americans ... people all over the world love the hit series -- including people in Japan who got to enjoy a star-studded celebration of the franchise!

The Lucasfilm team headed to Tokyo to announce details about its next standalone movie in the franchise Friday at the Makuhari Messe convention center ... bringing out the star of the flick, Ryan Gosling, to talk about the new project.

The pull of The Force brought more than just current stars to the event, BTW ... 'cause Anakin Skywalker himself, Hayden Christensen, also delighted fans with his presence.

Ben Affleck wasn’t exactly out here saving Gotham -- more like saving himself from a full-body sweat-lodge meltdown ... all 'cause of that Batman suit, which he said made him sweaty AF.

The movie star spilled all the salty tea, saying those suits are built to look badass, but not to be worn by actual humans -- and you can sure bet that it was game-over for his comfort when that cowl went up over his head.

Ben got real with GQ about the Batsuit nightmare -- explaining the second you put it on, the perspiration kicks in. And since he’s already a majorly sweaty person, he was basically just pouring water.

American actor Tyrin Turner was 20 years old when he played Caine Lawson -- the young man struggling to leave his troubled past behind and move towards a better future -- in the 1993 South Central film "Menace II Society."

Turner shared the big screen with Larenz Tate as the brutal and callous gang member who doesn't hesitate to kill, O-Dog, Jada Pinkett Smith as Caine's resilient girlfriend, Ronnie and Samuel L. Jackson as the dangerous and destructive drug dealer, Tat.

Turner also played the principal character in Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation" back in 1989.

Actor David Howard Thornton says he can't tell fans whether he likes playing Art the Clown or the horror version of Steamboat Willie more ... or rather, he could -- but then he'd have to turn into a real-life slasher and start killing.

We caught up with the actor in Los Angeles recently ... and, we had to ask if he enjoyed playing a killer clown in the 'Terrifier' movies or a ravaging rat in "Screamboat" more.

DHT says he just can't choose between the two ... and, the person next to him suggests that he could answer the question, but then he'd have to kill the cameraman -- and David readily agrees.