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Francis Ford Coppola is doing just fine after a hospital visit in Italy -- despite some alarming local reports ... TMZ has learned.

A source close to the 86-year-old director tells us he recently underwent a routine scheduled procedure with his physician of 30 years and is currently "resting nicely." The source says Coppola "appreciates everyone's concern."

While some outlets in Rome reported Coppola was hospitalized due to a mild cardiac arrhythmia before the procedure, we're told that's not true, and no emergency occurred.

Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson have been slowly letting their low-key romance all hang out, which just accelerated in a touching moment of PDA on live TV ... dropping hints about their fast-developing relationship.

Liam and Pam were guests on "Watch What Happens Live" Sunday night when the two stars shared an intimate moment -- involving lip balm -- while seated next to each other alongside host Andy Cohen.

Check out the video ... Pam, Liam and Andy are talking about Pam's skincare brand, Sonsi Skin, and Pam pulls out some of her signature lip balm. Pam applies the product to her lower lip, then reaches over and offers it to Liam, who is more than happy to lean in and have Pamster put some gloss on his kisser!

Sydney Sweeney can't shake all the drama surrounding her controversial American Eagle ad ... 'cause she got heckled at her latest movie premiere Sunday night.

The actress rolled up in a black SUV to the "Americana" premiere at Desert 5 Spot in Hollywood — only to be heckled by some lady as she stepped out.

Check out the video, obtained by TMZ ... Sydney -- dressed like a princess in a pale yellow gown -- is being led by security from the SUV to the theater's entrance.

We're gonna give you a little insider info here -- there's never a dull moment at the TMZ office, but some days can be pretty ruff!

Way back in 2012, our top dog Harvey Levin met the pooch who portrayed Jack in "The Artist" and appealed to the Academy to let the canine performer attend its annual Awards Ceremony -- before being bitten when he tried to pet the four-legged actor!

The new version of "The Naked Gun" is here, and Liam Neeson's introducing Lt. Frank Drebin to a new generation of fans ... but ya can't forget about the three gut-busting original movies in the series!

The Leslie Nielsen-led film series, which was adapted from the "Police Squad!" television show, featured plenty of hilarious moments, which included witty wordplay, stuffed beavers, and giant guns -- assembled by none other than O.J. Simpson!

Billy Zane says the best-looking leading man is "The Godfather" himself, Marlon Brando ... which he says is an endorsement of his own A-list looks.

We caught up with the actor at LAX on Thursday and asked him about his upcoming movie "Waltzing with Brando" ... and, Billy says it was a blast to film -- and, he even stole some wardrobe from the set that he liked.

Zane says Brando sits above any star in H'wood when it comes to best-looking leading men ... wistfully saying, "What a mug" when reflecting on MB's iconic face.

"With great power comes great responsibility," and that's exactly why we've got a wicked web of wonders to honor 'Spider-Man' Day! Go back in time with the starring actors who brought their superpowers to the iconic film franchise ...

Of course, Tobey Maguire is the OG star from the first 'Spider-Man' film back in 2002, but the hero has also been played and voiced by big actors like Drake Bell, Andrew Garfield and Shameik Moore ... and shoutout to Hailee Steinfeld for gracing her voice as Spider-Woman.

And A-list star Tom Holland is gearing up for his 7th go as Mr. Peter Parker in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" ... "Somebody's gotta look out for the little guy, right?"

Machine Gun Kelly says he nearly had a part in the hit flick "Sinners" ... but, he wouldn't cross the line when it came to using a racial slur and he lost the part.

The rapper joined "The Pat McAfee Show" from outside the NFL Hall of Fame Thursday ... and, he talked about his acting aspirations -- explaining he's not on a strict schedule when it comes to his film career, but there are a number of films he's seen where he's missed out on roles.

Take "Sinners" for example, MGK says ... he was supposed to audition for a villainous role in the flick -- but, he would've had to say the N-word during the tryout in order to get the part.

Australian actor Simon Baker was 37 years old when he played Christian Thompson -- the hot, well-known journalist who has his eye on the young assistant -- in the comedy/drama "The Devil Wears Prada" back in 2006.

Baker shared the big screen with Hollywood icons, Anne Hathaway as the aspiring nerdy journalist turned hot "Runway" assistant, Andrea Sachs, Meryl Streep as the intense editor in chief of "Runway" fashion magazine, Miranda Priestly and Emily Blunt as Miranda's 2nd assistant, who is sharp with a soft side, Emily Charlton.

"The Devil Wears Prada 2" is currently in production with some of the OG's -- like Hathaway and Streep making their big Prada return!

Cameras are officially rolling on Luca Guadagnino’s highly anticipated feature "Artificial" ... and sure enough, Andrew Garfield stepped onto set, fully transformed into OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Catch these exclusive clips obtained by TMZ ... filming was underway in San Francisco on Wednesday, with Andrew Garfield’s costar -- and real-life GF -- Monica Barbaro on set, playing Mira Murati, the former CTO of OpenAI.

As you can see, Monica’s front and center in the whole scene, while Andrew, rocking a full gray outfit, strolls up with a bunch of other guys in tow.

Billy Joel's longtime creative director Steve Cohen is explaining how the Piano Man's documentary finally came to fruition ... and he's got a health update on the music legend too.

Steve's known Billy for over half a century and he's an executive producer on the new HBO documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" ... and he joined us Thursday on "TMZ Live" to take us behind the scenes of the production.

Billy was always reluctant to film a documentary because he felt like he told his story through his music ... but Steve tells us what changed to get Billy in front of the camera.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck won't be bringing part of Hulk Hogan's life to the big screen after all ... though the decision has nothing to do with his recent tragic passing.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the stars' production company, Artists Equity, isn't moving forward with the project, which hasn't been in development for some time.

We're told the decision was made a while ago -- long before Hulk's passing -- so, the two aren't related to it whatsoever.

American former actress and model Suzy Amis Cameron was 35 years old when she was cast to play Lizzy -- the caring and protective granddaughter of Rose -- in the 1997 classic romance film "Titanic."

Suzy shared the big screen with some of the greats including Leonardo DiCaprio as the optimistic and poor American seeking to become rich through his journeys, Jack Dawson and Kate Winslet as the rich socialite who is seeking freedom from an arranged life, Rose DeWitt Bukater.

Cameron also appeared in films like "Fandango" and "The Ballad of Little Jo."

We're all pretty pumped to see Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and The Thing take on Galactus in the "Fantastic Four: First Steps" ... but not all of the group's movies have been exactly marvelous.

Way back in the aughts, we saw the Marvel team -- including a pre-Captain America Chris Evans -- head to the big screen in 2005, and although the first one was received well enough, its 2007 sequel didn't exactly impress studio execs, and the group was shelved.

The Fantastic Four were brought back for another round in 2015, but after the movie tanked with both critics and audience, they were quickly pushed into the background as the MCU grew in popularity.

Adam Sandler's looks over the years are a hole in one ⛳️!

Here is a 29-year-old version of Mr. Sandler -- out of the sand trap and in with the thirst TRAP -- at the "Happy Gilmore" Premiere in Century City, California (left). This was just one year after his breakthrough movie, "Billy Madison."

And nearly 3 decades later, Adam has reprised his iconic role, 'Happy Gilmore', and recently brought his handsome looks to the premiere of "Happy Gilmore 2" (right).

Marvel’s "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is stretching for box office glory ... but will it have the muscle to clobber Superman’s numbers?

TMZ’s Jabeen Waheed is back, serving up a hot, fresh pour of "Movie Tea" -- and first on the menu this week? Marvel’s "first family" making a comeback in Matt Shakman's "Fantastic Four" reboot!

Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are suiting up for this reboot -- but is superhero fatigue too real, or will this one actually land a knockout?!