'Annie Hall' Star Tony Roberts Dead at 85

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Tony Roberts, famous for his work in a bunch of Woody Allen movies, has died.

The veteran actor died Friday as a result of complications from lung cancer ... his daughter, Nicole Burley, told the New York Times.

Tony's biggest role was in "Annie Hall" ... his character was best friends with Woody's and the film won a bunch of Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick Do Us A Simple Favor ... and Ignore the Feud Rumor

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Blake Lively may have serious beef with her "It Ends With Us" costar Justin Baldoni, but she has plenty of other coworkers she gets along with ... just ask Anna Kendrick.

Despite recent reports suggesting otherwise, Blake and Anna -- who costarred in 2018's "A Simple Favor" and the upcoming sequel, "Another Simple Favor" -- are totally cool with one another ... sources close to the situation tell TMZ.

We're told there is absolutely no beef between the two actresses ... nor was there any drama between them while making the first flick, either.

David Lynch Died From Cardiac Arrest ... Caused by COPD

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We've learned David Lynch's cause of death ... his death certificate was released Friday.

In the L.A. County Dept. of Public Health document, David's immediate cause of death is listed as cardiac arrest ... with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as the underlying condition. The document also lists dehydration as a significant contributor.

Lynch himself revealed last year he was diagnosed with emphysema after years of smoking cigarettes, and likely wouldn't be able to direct anymore, or even leave his house. In November, the director responsible for "Blue Velvet," "Mulholland Drive" and "Twin Peaks" admitted he couldn't even walk without oxygen ... saying smoking had been an integral part of his life since he started at just 8 years old.

AFI Awards L.A. Firefighter Lights Up Night ... Honored by Ariana, Harrison, Adrien, More!!!

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It may be awards season, but it's members of the Los Angeles Fire Department stealing the show lately ... and Hollywood's brightest stars don't appear to mind sharing the spotlight one bit.

The 2025 AFI Awards finally took place Thursday afternoon, almost a month after they were postponed due to the various wildfires that plagued Los Angeles in January. So, along with the star-studded guest list -- including Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jesse Eisenberg, and Zoe Saldana, among others -- a very special honoree was included in the festivities at the Beverly Hills Four Seasons.

L.A. firefighter Tim Larson, who battled the blaze in Pacific Palisades, attended the celebration alongside Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos ... and reportedly received a standing ovation from the room full of stars.

Jonathan Majors Not In Talks For Marvel Comeback

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Jonathan Majors is NOT being considered for a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe ... at least not currently ... despite reports to the contrary.

Multiple sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Jonathan has not engaged in any talks to return to the MCU after he was booted in 2023 following a guilty verdict in his criminal trial.

Despite rumors of a potential return gaining traction on fan websites, our sources say the studio is not considering bringing Jonathan back into the MCU fold.

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Lyra In 'The Golden Compass' 'Memba Her?!

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English actress Dakota Blue Richards was only 12 years old when she made her film debut as Lyra Belacqua -- the curious and independent polar bear-riding student -- in the 2007 fantasy film "The Golden Compass."

Dakota played opposite Hollywood icons like Nicole Kidman as the manipulative head of the school board, Mrs. Coulter and Daniel Craig as the well-known explorer searching for the forbidden particle (aka dust), Lord Asriel.

Other cast-worthy mentions include Eva Green as Serafina and Sam Elliott as Lee.

Dakota also played April in "Dustbin Baby" and Maria in "The Secret of Moonacre."

Guess what she looks like now!

'Emilia Pérez' Star Karla Sofía Gascón Deletes X Account In Wake of Racist Posts

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"Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón’s award-season glory has quickly fizzled after hugely offensive past X posts have come to light -- and with the backlash intensifying, she’s now deleted her account.

Gascón’s X account @karsiagascon was deactivated Friday after people dug up a bunch of posts from 2016 when the embattled first trans Oscar nominee ranted about Muslims, George Floyd, and, ironically, diversity at the Oscars -- despite being part of a minority community herself.

In a deeper breakdown of her comments ... she came for a Muslim family dining at a restaurant, mocking the way women dress in Islamic culture and even suggesting the religion should be banned.

Mel Gibson You May Take Our Lives ... Not Our Freedom to Make 'Flight Risk' Promos!!!

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Mel Gibson clearly brought energy to the "Flight Risk" set as director ... emanating the intensity of his iconic character William Wallace in a promo pushing his newest film -- face paint and all.

Two promotional clips were recently released to promote the new flick starring Mark Wahlberg, Topher Grace and Michelle Dockery ... and, in one he tells his actors that more is more -- so, they gotta give it all they got.

Gibson, in his director's chair, then picks up a sword when he means to grab his megaphone ... jokingly slicing his hand open on the sharp blade.

'Juwanna Mann' Miguel A Núñez Jr. Only Black Dudes Get Called Out For Wearing Dresses ... Robin Williams Didn't Catch Flak for This!!!

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Miguel A Núñez Jr. says if 'juwanna' dress in drag for a role as an actor, that's fine by him ... but, he says Black actors who do it are held to an entirely different standard than their white counterparts.

We caught up with the star, who played the title character in the hit 2002 film "Juwanna Mann" -- a man pretending to be a woman to keep playing pro basketball -- and asked him about Martin Lawrence saying he's not above wearing a dress for a role.

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Lawrence said he's comfortable with his manhood, so wearing a dress doesn't bug him ... and, Núñez agrees -- pointing out tons of white actors wear dresses for their roles and they only ever seem to receive praise.

Anthony Mackie I'm Proud American ... Role is An Honor!!!

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Anthony Mackie says he's proud to be an American, and was speaking about what he believes Captain America embodies.

The "Captain America: Brave New World" star just responded to the pushback he's getting online over his recent comments on Cap.

Anthony says ... "Let me be clear about this, I'm a proud American and taking on the shield of a hero like CAP is the honor of a lifetime. I have the utmost respect for those who serve and have served our country. CAP has universal characteristics that people all over the world can relate to."

Joey King Hot Mess In The Kitchen!!!

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Joey King’s kitchen adventure took a fiery turn -- leaving her with some seriously gnarly face burns.

The actress shared a collage of her wounds on IG Stories, showing off the aftermath on her chin and neck -- thanks to a shallot toss into a pan of hot oil gone wrong.

Of course, Joey could’ve had a full-on meltdown -- she’s an actress, so burns aren’t exactly part of the glam look -- but instead, she took it all in stride.

'Captain America' Doesn't Rep America, Says Anthony Mackie Not Everyone’s Saluting!!!

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3:55 PM PT -- Anthony Mackie posted on his Instagram Story Tuesday afternoon in response to online objections to his Captain America comments, writing ... "Let me be clear about this, I'm a proud American and taking on the shield of a hero like CAP is the honor of a lifetime. I have the utmost respect for those who serve and have served our country. CAP has universal characteristics that people all over the world can relate to."

Anthony Mackie's got a brave take on his "Captain America: Brave New World" role -- and let’s just say, the Internet is NOT pledging allegiance to it.

Check out this clip from a promo event in Rome -- according to Anthony, the star-spangled hero isn’t really about repping the country, despite the moniker. Instead, he says Cap stands for a lot of different things, but not "America," specifically … and he doesn't think it should -- and yeah, that’s ruffling some feathers.

Mackie’s making it about morals over patriotism -- signifying Captain America's a man who keeps his word, has dignity, integrity, and a few other traits that go beyond just red, white, and blue.

Hollywood Producer Will Packer I Hire On Ability And Best People Tend To Be Diverse!!!

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Will Packer, a big-time Hollywood producer, is weighing in on Trump’s crackdown on anti-DEI initiatives -- telling us what really matters when it comes to hiring his team.

We caught up with Will at LAX Monday, and he had some thoughts about diversity, equity and inclusion hiring -- Hollywood’s more reactive than proactive, so expect a response to that political pendulum swing. But for him? It’s always been about hiring the best for the job -- DEI or not.

Check out the clip -- Will, the powerhouse behind "Girls Trip," "Think Like A Man," and "Ride Along," tells us many of the best people for the job just happen to be POC. That gives him a leg up on others in the biz who actively don’t prioritize hiring the most diverse and qualified talent.

Justin Baldoni Releases 2 AM Voice Note to Blake ... 'I'm Really Sorry'

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Justin Baldoni is following through on his vow to release all his communications with Blake Lively ... revealing a nearly 7-minute apology he sent her at 2 AM while they were working on the "It Ends With Us" script.

Justin's voice note was clearly recorded shortly after the costars' now infamous meeting to discuss the movie's rooftop scene -- which Blake had rewritten -- and he's apologizing for his less than warm reaction to the changes ... saying, "I'm really sorry. I f***ed up. I will admit and apologize when I fail. I'm a very flawed man, as my wife will attest."

He continued, "I'm gonna piss you off, probably, but I will always apologize and find my way back to center. I'm sorry I made you feel that way. I will, for sure, do better."

L.A. Wildfires Iconic Filming Locations Destroyed 'Freaky Friday' House, 'Carrie' School, Others Burn

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It’s been nearly 3 weeks since the deadly Palisades and Eaton wildfires destroyed more than 16,000 structures in the Los Angeles area ... and we’re learning some iconic Hollywood filming locations no longer exist.

Photos and video show several historic spots now gone, consumed by blazes that have claimed the lives of 28 people since the fires began the first week of January.

Palisades Charter High School -- the campus featured in the MTV series “Teen Wolf,” the high-school party flick “Project X,” and the '70s horror movie classic “Carrie” -- sustained substantial damage.

Jennifer Lopez Can't Keep My Eyes Off You in See-Through Gown ... Butt Hypnosis at Sundance!!!

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Jennifer Lopez is not just famous for her music and movies, but also her voluptuous booty ... just ask the guy who fell under its trance at the Sundance Film Festival.

J Lo looked amazing in her black lace gown as she strolled into the Sunday night premiere of her film, "Kiss of the Spider Woman" in Salt Lake City, Utah -- and, of course, she was the center of everyone's attention, and one fella in particular.

Check out this photo ... which shows the man standing behind J Lo with his eyes laser locked on her shapely butt. The dude definitely had the best view of anyone in the place -- and J Lo seemed oblivious to his attention.