TMZ - Movies

Author T.J. Newman's New Book 'Drowning' Sparks Hollywood Bidding War

Tue, 30 May 2023 18:30:03 +0200

T.J. Newman is on a journey from flight attendant to Hollywood scriptwriter -- she wrote a book that became a bestseller, and now her second novel is getting turned into a screenplay, creating a bidding war in the process. T.J. joined us on "TMZ…

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Serena Williams' Daughter Goes Crazy After Getting Halle Bailey's 'Little Mermaid' Doll

Tue, 30 May 2023 18:07:33 +0200

Safe to say Serena Williams' 5-year-old daughter is a big fan of "The Little Mermaid" ... Olympia LOST IT after she got a Halle Bailey "Ariel" doll, and the entire adorable reaction was captured on video! The video, which was shared on Olympia's…

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Paloma Faith Bashes New 'Little Mermaid' Film For Boy-Chasing Tropes

Tue, 30 May 2023 01:00:49 +0200

Something about the new live-action version of "The Little Mermaid" isn't sitting right with singer Paloma Faith ... who says the movie's plot is a really hard one to explain to her kiddos. Paloma took to social media over the weekend, first…

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Milt Larsen, Magic Castle Founder, Dead At 92

Mon, 29 May 2023 20:33:27 +0200

Milt Larsen, founder of the legendary Magic Castle, has died. Family sources tell TMZ Milt passed away in his sleep Sunday night at his home in Hollywood with his close friends and family by his side. Milt is known heavily in the world of magic --…

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Benedict Cumberbatch & Family Terrified By Knife-Wielding Trespasser While At Home

Mon, 29 May 2023 19:37:49 +0200

Benedict Cumberbatch's home was subject to a terrifying break-in ... as a man wielding a knife was destroying his property and shouting at the actor and his family while they all feared for their lives inside. According to Daily Mail, 35-year-old…

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Johnny Depp Postpones Upcoming U.S. Shows Due to Fractured Ankle

Mon, 29 May 2023 16:15:22 +0200

Johnny Depp's American fans are going to have to wait a little longer to see him live, 'cause the guy's got a bum ankle right now ... and it's temporarily put him out of commission. Sources close to the actor tell TMZ ... Johnny's upcoming U.S.…

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'The Little Mermaid' Makeup Artist Rails on LGBTQ Criticism Over Melissa McCarthy's Character

Mon, 29 May 2023 15:42:00 +0200

The makeup artist who gave Ursula her look in "The Little Mermaid" says the blowback he's gotten from members of the LGBTQ community is ridiculous ... that only someone from that community should have been tapped for the job. Peter King, a seasoned…

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Leonardo DiCaprio Hangs with the Guys on Yacht in Sardinia

Sun, 28 May 2023 17:43:53 +0200

Leo DiCaprio may be as famous for yachting as he is for another, even bigger ship, but these days he's strictly upper deck! The "Titanic" star was lounging this weekend on the top deck of a super yacht with some buddies ... along the coast of…

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Jodi Benson -- Good Genes Or Good Docs?!

Sun, 28 May 2023 09:30:48 +0200

Jodi Benson's looks over the years are out of this world! Watch and you'll see ... a 38-year-old version of the first 'Little Mermaid' looking absolutely fin-tastic at the premiere of "The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea" in Hollywood,…

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Celebrity Scramble -- Guess Who!

Sun, 28 May 2023 09:01:35 +0200

Underneath this mashed-up photo is a comedian and actress who's all about the "girl code," and back in 2018 ... you may have seen her hosting an 'SNL' episode! Grab your shiniest snarfblatt and see if you can play with this unknown star! Somewhere…

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Jane Fonda Throws Palme d'Or Scroll at Winning Director During Cannes

Sun, 28 May 2023 02:39:34 +0200

Jane Fonda isn't chasing award show glory anymore, and she certainly wasn't about to chase the winner of one France's after a director took top honors ... see for yourself. The actress was on hand Saturday at Cannes, where the the Palme d'Or was…

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Katherine Heigl, Ellen Pompeo to Reunite 13 Years Post-'Grey's Anatomy'

Sun, 28 May 2023 00:00:13 +0200

Katherine Heigl and Ellen Pompeo probably have a lot to talk about since famously parting ways on television over a decade ago -- and they'll do just that in the very near future. The two actresses -- who once starred opposite each other on "Grey's…

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Barbie Classicism Debate Sparks Fans to Defend Doll as Affordable

Sat, 27 May 2023 22:48:37 +0200

A former toy owner has claimed Barbie was never for the broke and downtrodden but, rather, for the rich/privileged -- however, as the Queen once said ... recollections may vary. A fierce debate -- which has largely been one-sided -- unfolded on…

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Halle Bailey's 'Little Mermaid' Movie Eyeing Huge Box Office Weekend

Sat, 27 May 2023 20:38:25 +0200

Halle Bailey's 'Little Mermaid' got tons of backlash when it was first announced, but now that it's out -- it seems folks are more curious than angry ... 'cause they're flocking to see it. Disney's latest live-action adaptation hit theaters this…

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Cody Walker Names Third Son Paul Walker After Late Actor

Sat, 27 May 2023 15:02:11 +0200

Paul Walker's memory is truly living on ... thanks to his brother. Cody Walker and his wife, Felicia, honored Paul by naming their third son after the late 'Fast & Furious' ... star who died in a car crash nearly 10 years ago. After the baby…

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What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!

Sat, 27 May 2023 09:30:01 +0200

It's action-packed when the 'Spider-Man' star Hailee Steinfeld walks out the door, but in this grand exit of hers... she's brought along two daring Spidey-stans who are ready for their next mission. Spin your finest web and capture the discreet…

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Lady Gaga Makes Surprise Appearance at L.A. Bar

Fri, 26 May 2023 09:55:01 +0200

Lady Gaga made a surprise appearance at an L.A. bar recently, looking ever the stunning starlet she is and putting on a performance for the patrons. Check out the video, obtained by TMZ, which shows Gaga sporting a chic dress, stylish black coat…

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Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber Engagement Rumors Buzz Online

Thu, 25 May 2023 19:59:01 +0200

Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber are all the rage on the internet right now ... because there's a huge buzz about a potential engagement. There's tons of speculation online that the "Elvis" star may have popped the question to his model girlfriend ...…

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Jonathan Majors & Meagan Good Date Night At Red Lobster with Her Family

Wed, 24 May 2023 20:12:57 +0200

Jonathan Majors and his new boo Meagan Good kept things lowkey on their latest date ... quietly slippin' in and out of Red Lobster with some of her family for some grub. The "Creed 3" and "Harlem" stars were spotted at the seafood chain Tuesday in…

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Carrie Fisher's 'Star Wars' Princess Leia Dress Hits Auction for $1 Million

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:45:38 +0200

Carrie Fisher fans now have a shot at an iconic piece of "Star Wars" history ... Princess Leia's dress is up for grabs, but it's gonna take way more than Obi-Wan's help to snag it! The one-of-a-kind costume has hit the auction block at Propstore…

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