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Play video content TMZ.com Cedric the Entertainer is in Bill Maher‘s corner when it comes to cancel culture, as in he thinks it’s gotten ridiculous. We got Cedric out Wednesday in L.A., and asked about Dave Chappelle and Louis C.K. both getting Grammy noms, despite calls for their cancellation. Cedric is clearly pleased the folks

Play video content Sky News Benedict Cumberbatch is on the attack … against toxic masculinity, calling it a problem rooted deep in a society that needs major adjustments if we’re going to achieve equality. The actor is talking up his new film “Power of the Dog,” which is set in 1920s Montana, and his character,

Play video content BACKGRID Michael Blackson is ready to lay down some serious roots now that he’s officially a citizen of the United States of America … and he’s got plans as big as Arnold Schwarzenegger. The comedian, who was born in Africa before moving to New Jersey when he was 13 years old, was

Britney Spears fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the singer in The Weeknd‘s new project with HBO won’t have their way … because she’s simply not involved, TMZ has learned. Britney set social media on fire Tuesday when she announced, “I just shot a movie titled “THE IDOL“ … it’s guaranteed to have hits

Matthew McConaughey could win the Texas governorship if the election were held today — according to a new poll — and he hasn’t even said he wants the gig. So, here’s the breakdown … Governor Greg Abbott vs. Matt — Abbott 35%, Matt 43% Beto O’Rourke vs. Matt — Beto 27%, Matt 49% Now weirdly,

Canadian actor Adam Beach has had a long and successful acting career over the last two decades that started with some epic movie roles like the snakes and sparklers salesman Kicking Wing in the 2001 redneck adventure film “Joe Dirt” and the Navajo Private Ben Yahzee in the 2002 war movie “Windtalkers.” “Joe Dirt” was

Art LaFleur, famous for playing Babe Ruth in the classic baseball movie “The Sandlot,” is dead. The actor died Wednesday following a 10-year battle with Parkinson’s disease … according to his wife, Shelley. We’re told he died at his home surrounded by his children and Shelley — and although he was in hospice care, Art

Play video content TMZ.com Phil Bertelsen helped clear the names of 2 men wrongfully convicted of killing Malcolm X — with an eye-opening documentary — and he says the tears started flowing as soon as the exonerations were announced. The director and producer behind the “Who Killed Malcolm X?” Netflix documentary joined us Friday on

George Clooney is speaking his piece on the fatal shooting that claimed Halyna Hutchins‘ life — and he’s torching the entire “Rust” crew over the tragedy, especially the assistant director. The legendary actor weighed in while he was on Marc Maron’s ‘WTF’ podcast and he didn’t hold back one bit … lighting up AD Dave

Quentin Tarantino seems to be pushing forward with plans to auction off “Pulp Fiction” NFTs, but the movie studio behind the film says they aren’t his to sell … according to a new lawsuit. The famous movie director is being sued by Miramax, which claims his plans to sell a set of digital tokens featuring

Alec Baldwin is being made a scapegoat in the fatal “Rust” shooting because of political views … at least according to his brother. Daniel Baldwin appeared Monday on “The Domenick Nati Show” … and during the radio hit, he said his brother should NOT be taking the blame for the fatal incident on set. Play

The “Rust” film worker who suffered horrific injuries from a spider bite on the job won’t need to have his arm amputated … and it sounds like he’s going to get some workers’ comp. The film worker, Jason Miller, tells TMZ … his left arm will be saved despite the grizzly photos of his severe

Halle Berry gave Cardi B a crown many feel belongs to Nicki Minaj — and while Winnie Harlow vouched for the latter on live TV … CB seems to want no part of the debate. This is all started Saturday, when Halle and co. were hosting a premiere for her new flick, ‘Bruised’ — a

Water is squeezed out of The Rock … and into a water bottle??? Dwayne Johnson says that’s exactly what happens during his famous workouts … revealing in a new interview this week that he does, in fact, piss in bottles at the gym. The Rock explained, though, that it’s not as weird as it sounds

Play video content The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast Did you know Shaquille O’Neal could have been John Coffey in “The Green Mile?!?” It’s true … so says the NBA legend, who revealed on the “The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast” this week that he was initially offered the star role in the

Winter, the dolphin that grabbed global attention after being the focus of the movie “Dolphin Tale” is fighting for her life after developing a serious infection. Winter, who lost her tail in 2005 at just 2 months old when it became entangled in a crab trap, had been cared for at The Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Nevada native Shannyn Sossamon was in her early twenties when she was cast in her breakout role as the fair maiden Jocelyn — whose hand in marriage becomes the cherished prize — in the 2001 love story “A Knight’s Tale.” The 14th Century masterpiece is filled with notable actors like Alan Tudyk as the supportive

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed — the armorer for “Rust” — is doubling down, claiming she was targeted for sabotage and she thinks she’s now being framed … this according to her lawyer. Gutierrez-Reed’s attorney Jason Bowles tells TMZ … “We are convinced that this was sabotage and Hannah is being framed.” This is a step beyond what