Actress Polly Holliday Dead at 88 ... 'Parent Trap,' 'Gremlins,' 'Alice' & More
Polly Holliday -- a veteran actress with roles in some of the biggest movies of the last few decades -- has died ... according to her longtime agent.
The star passed away Tuesday at her home in Manhattan, her agent and friend Dennis Aspland tells TMZ. He also told us Polly battled health issues for several years before dying of suspected pneumonia.
Holliday began her career on the screen in the mid-1970s ... grabbing parts in "All the President's Men" and "Distance" before she won a lead role on the hit sitcom "Alice."
Whoopi Goldberg I Can't Afford to Leave 'The View' ... Blame My Exes!!!
Whoopi Goldberg may be 69 years old, but the showbiz vet is NOT eyeing retirement ... mainly because she "can't afford" it.
The Oscar winner revealed Tuesday she has no plans to exit "The View" after 18 LONG seasons -- but it's not her love of daytime TV hosting keeping Whoopi on the air ... instead, she's only working late in life due to not marrying "well."
Taylor Frankie Paul Named as Season 22 Bachelorette!!!
It's raining rose petals on Taylor Frankie Paul -- 'cause she's the new bachelorette!
The 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star was announced as the leading lady for Season 22 of the hit reality dating show on Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast on Wednesday.
This is a first for the franchise -- it usually casts well-liked suitors from previous seasons of "The Bachelor", and never someone who's already a reality star.
Brittany Cartwright My New Boo's A Blast ... Unlike My Bitter Ex Jax!!!
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Brittany Cartwright is glowing with her new man Brandon Hanson, making it crystal clear -- it’s a whole mood compared to her estranged ex, Jax Taylor!
We spotted Brittany outside Casitas in L.A., and she set the record straight ... Brandon ain’t official yet, and she’s not calling herself his GF. Not yet.
Still, Brittany says it’s all about fun for now, Brandon’s making her happy -- and you have to watch the full video, 'cause she also spills on when they might make it official.
Charlie Sheen 'Something' Else Up My Sleeve ... After Memoir & Doc Drops
Charlie Sheen is gearing up for a Hollywood comeback ... hinting to us he has something else in the works after pulling together his memoir and a new docuseries, back to back.
We caught up with the actor Tuesday morning in NYC, where he was practically on cloud nine while discussing all the positive feedback he's received for his new book -- "The Book of Sheen" -- and his Netflix doc, "aka Charlie Sheen."
Per Charlie, he feels a lot better having everything out in the open ... including all the details about his past wild love life.
Eric Dane I'll See You at the Emmys!!!
Eric Dane isn't letting his ALS diagnosis keep him from the biggest night in television ... he's set to hit the Emmys stage this weekend, months after sharing his big health update.
The Television Academy announced a lineup of presenters ahead of Sunday's awards show, confirming the "Euphoria" star would be attending the 77th annual Emmys alongside Stephen Colbert, Jenna Ortega, Walton Goggins, Angela Bassett, Sydney Sweeney, among others.
Eric's addition to the big show is certainly noteworthy given his current health situation. Remember, back in April, the "Grey's Anatomy" alum shared he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly referred to as ALS.
'Breaking Bad' Star Raymond Cruz Arrested After Hosing Neighbor
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4:14 PM PT -- Raymond Cruz has been released from police custody on his own recognizance and is due back in court Oct. 1.
Tough break for Raymond Cruz -- the actor who brought fan-fav villain Tuco Salamanca to life -- 'cause cops hauled him in this morning on suspicion of misdemeanor battery.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... someone called the police claiming Cruz assaulted their daughter -- allegedly blasting her with a garden hose.
A source familiar with the case tells TMZ ... Cruz was washing his car and asked the girl to move out of the way. When she didn't, she allegedly got sprayed and believed he did it on purpose.
Charlie Sheen Drinking Helped Me Find My Voice!!!
Charlie Sheen is revealing the reason he first turned to booze -- and it wasn't for partying -- instead, he says it was to help "soften the edges" as he battled a lifelong stutter.
He talked about leaning on alcohol in 1999, when he landed the sitcom "Spin City," and worried about the stutter impacting his starring role on the show.
Charlie was on Monday's 'GMA' discussing his addictions -- to alcohol, crack and more -- but says liquor helped achieve a sense of freedom with his speech.
Candace Cameron Bure Deletes Swimsuit Pic After Trolls Body-Shame Her
Candace Cameron Bure is hitting back at online trolls ... by hitting delete.
The "Full House" star yanked a swimsuit snap from her Instagram after the comments spiraled into body shaming, later explaining on Instagram Stories that while the one piece shot was meant to capture her soaking up the last of summer, the backlash quickly soured the vibe.
"It wasn't about the suit or my body," she said, "but the comments turned into endless chatter about my body. It wasn’t worth it, so I took it down."
Farrah Abraham You Better Strap In ... 'TMZ After Dark Tour' Is Gonna Be Wild!!!
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Farrah Abraham just hijacked our livestream ... and trust us, if this is anything to go by, the "TMZ After Dark Tour" this weekend is about to be the wildest yet, 'cause she's hosting it Saturday night!
Check out the clip -- Farrah was already in full party mode Friday morning, hyping our tour featuring DJs, shots at every stop ... and as for a stripper? Don’t worry, she says she’s got that covered too (joking ... of course!😜).
Farrah’s main pitch? Moms' night out like no other. Kids, husbands, inhibitions ... leave 'em at home.
Heidi Gardner From 'SNL' Sketches to Hollywood Checks ... She'll Get The Last Laugh!!!
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Heidi Gardner’s "Saturday Night Live" run is over ... but producers say don’t sweat it ... her stardom’s just taking off, and she’s about to blow up everywhere!
Sources tell TMZ ... 'SNL' is all about launching new talent, and producers say Heidi’s set for a big career -- especially with her role on Apple TV's "Shrinking" and a stack of commercials under her belt.
We’re told producers see Heidi’s career blasting off ... she’s moving on to bigger, better things, while 'SNL' makes room for fresh new faces.
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How Rolling Ray Made A Name For Himself On TV And Social Media
The death of Juan "Raymond" Harper -- better known as Rolling Ray -- in September 2025 left his fans shattered and heartbroken over the loss of the influencer.
Ray's career was taking off prior to his death, as he'd built up a substantial following through his appearances on TV and presence on social media.
We're going to take a look at how the influencer made a name for himself and see how the reactions to his death largely reflected the positive impact he'd had on his fans.
Ray Made a Name for Himself on Reality TV
Ray started making appearances in the late 2010s on various television shows, including "Catfish: Trolls," where his one-liners, and overall sense of humor, became popular with the show's fans.
A clip of his appearance on "Divorce Court," in which he claimed to have been in contact with Beyoncé, went viral a year later.
Ray was subsequently featured on several programs on the Zeus Network, including "The Conversation," in which his feud with rapper Bobby Lytes was detailed in a two-part arc.
Ray later served as an executive producer on the series "Bobby I Love You, Purrr," in which he helped Lytes find a partner.
He Also Found Success on Social Media
Ray's talent wasn't just limited to TV, as he racked up a healthy following on social media throughout his life.
The influencer was most prolific on Instagram, where he had 451,000 followers at the time of his death.
He was also active on TikTok, where he had a following of nearly 10,000 ... although his final posts on the platform were shared in 2023.
In addition to his social media activity, Ray was a songwriter, and released several singles on Apple Music, mainly in the early 2020s.
Ray Received Several Tributes Following His Death
Although the cause of Ray's death was not immediately released, it was marked with several tributes from across the entertainment world.
Zeus Network shared a post on its Instagram account, noting the influencer's "laughter, light, & loving spirit."
Cardi B described the social media personality as a "menace" and said he'd "become so positive" over the years in her own tribute.
Rolling Ray was a menace lmaoo… but he changed soo much and became so positive. I know that soul made it to heaven…You will truly be missed BIG PURRRR!!!
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) September 4, 2025 @iamcardib
Lytes also posted on Instagram, saying the two were able to "put hate aside and create magic" together through their collaborative work.
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How Sydney Sweeney Ended Up In A Controversial Clothing Ad
Sydney Sweeney's made a name for herself by appearing in front of the cameras for much of her life ... but not all the recent attention surrounding the actress has been positive.
The performer raised her public profile in some of the most popular shows of the early 2020s, although her reputation was briefly thrown into jeopardy when she did a controversial ad for a clothing company.
Here's a look at how the actress rose to fame, then faced a controversy.
Sydney Started Acting When She Was Just a Kid
Sweeney started acting before she'd even become a teenager, starting off with bit parts in various movies and TV shows, including "Grey's Anatomy" and "Heroes."
Her career gradually gained traction, and she started taking on recurring roles in shows like "The Handmaid's Tale" and "Everything Sucks."
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Corey Feldman 'DWTS' Is A Lot of Work, Pressure ... But I'm Grateful to Learn!!!
Corey Feldman's stepping full speed ahead ... he's learning on the fly every day during "Dancing With The Stars" rehearsals, but that's just part of what he's got on his full plate.
We got the "Goonies" star and his new platinum-blonde hair Wednesday in New York City ... and our photog asked him how his 'DWTS' experience has been, and if he's feeling pressure to perform.
Corey jokingly lets out a primal scream ... then tells us it's nice to be a student again, and he's soaking it all up, and he's grateful for a spot on the dancing competition show.