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Viola Davis has heard all the criticism leveled at her over her portrayal of Michelle Obama — as it pertains to her lip choices, that is — and her response is … screw the haters. The Oscar-winning actress came out swinging against her critics in a new interview with the BBC, which asked her about

Before this young man in his navy polo shirt turned into a show creator and a successful actor, he was just a private schoolboy attending Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia. This smiling kid is best known for his role in the FX comedy series “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” and if you’re a fan

Steve Martin has just about all of the internet going to bat for him against millennials who apparently don’t find the humor in one of his most famous ‘SNL’ sketches … King Tut! Here’s the deal … SM’s trending because somebody reposted and recirculated his famously goofy Egyptian-themed dance that he performed on the late-night

Keke Palmer says she politely declined to take a photo with an overzealous fan — but even when the message was clear … still had her personal space violated. The actress detailed an upsetting story on social media Saturday, describing how a girl kept pressing her for a pic … but apparently wouldn’t take no

Play video content MEGA Will Smith resurfaced after that slap, but far, far away from Hollywood. Will touched down at a private airport in Mumbai, India, and it was clear the paparazzi in India knew he was coming. They shouted out his name as he arrived at his hotel, and he was more than happy

Play video content BACKGRID Tiffany Haddish has something cooking in the kitchen — but it ain’t a comedy thing, it’s music … and she says she’s hoping she can make it pay dividends. The comedian/actress dished about her new musical endeavor to a photog Tuesday night out at the Mint Room Studios in Glendale, where

Jerry West is breaking his silence on his hot-tempered, booze-fueled depiction in the HBO hit series “Winning Time” … calling the show a “baseless and malicious assault” on his character and demanding a retraction, an apology and damages. The Logo — played by actor Jason Clarke — is portrayed as a raging alcoholic in the

Play video content TMZ.com Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston seem to have an unbreakable bond … so much so, Aaron says choosing his newborn kid’s godfather was a no-brainer. We caught up with Aaron Wednesday at LAX and asked about him naming his best friend and “Breaking Bad” costar godfather to his newest addition, baby

Actor Robert Morse, best known for his work on “Mad Men,” has died. Morse’s death was confirmed Wednesday, though his cause of death is currently unknown. The actor’s work on “Mad Men,” playing Bertram Cooper for 74 episodes, got him 5 Emmy nominations over its 8 years on the air. Bertram, or Bert, was one

For the first time in “The Masked Singer” history, there’s a team working behind the scenes to help operate one contestant’s costume … resulting in a massive fail if the slightest thing goes awry. Here’s the deal — the Space Bunny’s signature shifty eyes aren’t controlled by the mystery celeb inside the costume … instead

Play video content TMZ.com Danielle Bregoli, aka Bhad Bhabie, wants to lose another aka — the “Cash me Outside” chick from Dr. Phil — because she says she’s been more than successful on her own. Bhad Bhabie tells TMZ … she wants everyone to forget about her 2016 TV interview with the good Doc, the

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro said he’s going to return to ‘Jersey Shore’ for the upcoming season … but he was nowhere to be found when his reality TV family recently started filming. TMZ obtained these photos of some ‘Jersey Shore’ stars shooting scenes Easter Sunday at a winery in Southern California … and there’s no sign of

Kareem-Abdul Jabbar isn’t holding back his feelings on the HBO series “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” … saying the whole production violates a cardinal sin — it’s boring!! The Lakers legend went to town on the show — which has garnered strong reactions (both good and bad) over its characters’ portrayal of

Play video content TMZ.com Trick Daddy insists his restaurant did NOT take a hit, following his controversial take on Beyoncé‘s singing skills — and yet, the rapper-turned-chef is firing some new shots. He joined “TMZ live” to clear the air on those comments he made about Bey. ICYMI, his restaurant, Sunday’s Eatery, got flooded with

Viola Davis‘ turn as Michelle Obama for a new show is getting some early looks, and in the same breath … some early ridicule too over an apparent character choice she’s made. The Showtime series “The First Lady” debuts Sunday, and it would appear some folks on Twitter have already gotten some initial glimpses of

Liz Sheridan, who played Jerry Seinfeld’s mom on “Seinfeld” … has died, TMZ has learned. Liz passed peacefully in her sleep from natural causes Friday at 2:30 AM … just 5 days after her 93rd birthday. Liz brilliantly played Helen on the show for the entire run — from 1993-1998. She’s the only non-central character

The ‘Masked Singer’ might have a cursed trailer on their lot … because one of the mobile celeb dressing rooms has a toilet that just won’t seem to flush. Here’s the deal … each contestant hangs out in their own StarWagon trailer during long days on set — not unusual for Hollywood productions — but

“Game of Thrones” actor, Joseph Gatt, has been arrested for allegedly having sexually explicit chats with a minor online … TMZ has learned. According to the LAPD …  the 50-year-old actor was arrested at his Los Angeles home on April 6, after police served a search warrant. Cops got word that Gatt was allegedly engaging