Viola Davis says she judged some of Chadwick Boseman's choices on the set of "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" ... unaware he needed extra pampering because he was so sick.
The EGOT winner sat down for an interview with The Times -- published Friday ... and, she discussed the 2020 flick based on August Wilson's seminal play of the same name, which also happens to be the last part Boseman ever filmed.
Davis says -- like many people around the world -- the cast didn't know Chadwick was sick ... so, when she saw Boseman's girlfriend and make-up artist rubbing his back and playing meditative music, she was a bit critical.
Bruce Glover -- a veteran character actor and father of Crispin Glover -- has died ... TMZ has confirmed.
Crispin announced the news by posting several pictures of his dad from throughout the years ... some of the two of them together, others just featuring Bruce.
A rep for Crispin confirmed the news to us as well ... though they did not disclose a cause of death.
Denis Arndt -- a veteran actor best known for interrogating Sharon Stone in the most iconic "Basic Instinct" scene -- has died ... according to reports.
The actor passed away earlier this week at his home in Ashland, Oregon, his family announced in an obituary posted online.
His death was reportedly unexpected ... though the local Ashland News notes he suffered a stroke back in 2019 that he made a full recovery from. A cause of death was not disclosed.
The Diddy trial could begin and end with jury deliberation, because the composition of the jury could determine whether Diddy spends the rest of his life in prison or goes free.
TMZ breaks down the factors in selecting a jury of Diddy's peers in our new documentary, "The Downfall of Diddy: His Defense," available now on Tubi.
Dr. Phil, a former jury consultant who masterminded Oprah's big win in the Texas beef trial, says it's critical to find open-minded jurors, and it's not as simple as asking if they're open-minded. One way to root that out ... asking prospective jurors if they've ever held a strong position and then changed their minds.
The family of actress Kim Sae-ron -- who died by suicide in February -- is firing off at a Korean screen star who they claim groomed their daughter ... revealing texts he allegedly sent her when he was an adult and she was still underage.
The family's attorney held a press conference Thursday ... sharing messages allegedly sent in 2016 between 15-year-old Kim Sae-ron and Kim Soo-hyun, who was 28 when the lawyer claims the messages were sent.
Written in Korean, these texts translate to seemingly inappropriate messages between the two ... with Kim Soo-hyun saying he wants to kiss and hug Kim Sae-ron through the night.
Chet Hanks is done running from his tumultuous relationship with his dad Tom Hanks -- 'cause the movie star makes an epic cameo in his son's "Forrest Gump"-themed music video for "You Better Run."
You’ve gotta see this -- Chet’s pouring his heart into the video with his band Something Out West, channeling the titular character -- from sitting on the iconic bench to pulling off that legendary, bearded run.
It's got all the "Forrest Gump" nostalgia you could ask for -- complete with an actress playing Jenny and all!
Will Smith is addressing his infamous Oscars slap -- and all the baggage that came with it -- head-on on his new album.
Smith's album "Based on a True Story" dropped on Friday -- his first full-length solo project in 20 years, and it immediately confronts the fallout from slapping Chris Rock.
The album's opening song, "Int. Barbershop - Day" -- featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff and B. Simone -- kicks off with the line, "Will Smith is canceled."
Kordell Beckham -- one of the Season 6 "Love Island USA" winners -- is taking his newfound fame from love on the beach to lust for the big screen … and he drops the names of whose cast list he wants to be on!!!
TMZ caught up with Cosmopolitan cover model coming out of his Hollywood acting class, and he gives us the rundown on what he’s been up to since successfully leaving the villa with love … and he reveals to us he’s got some "big news" coming out REAL soon.
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The ex-islander tells us how he's diving into the world of acting, taking classes for about a month now and even catching some auditions. He then blushes while showing us the notebook he brings to class that belongs to boo and fellow winner Serena Page for support.
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy's bodies are still unclaimed -- more than a month after their tragic deaths, TMZ has learned.
TMZ reached out to the Office of the Medical Investigator in New Mexico, and they confirmed the list of unclaimed decedents is updated online every Monday. Gene and Betsy’s names appeared on the list on March 24, and they’re still there as of today.
Officials tell us it’s not unusual for bodies to remain unclaimed for a month after dying. It’s unclear why Gene and Betsy’s bodies remain unclaimed ... but it’s possible the family is still making funeral arrangements or finalizing plans.
The Buffalo Bills finally got what the Kansas City Chiefs have -- no, not a Super Bowl title -- a Hallmark Christmas movie!!
Bills safety Damar Hamlin announced his employer is the second team to partner up with Hallmark and Skydance Sports for a festive football flick – after the Kansas City Chiefs got the same treatment last November.
"Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story" is set to begin filming this summer ... and while the plot is still under wraps and a cast hasn’t been announced just yet – fans have already speculated it could be loosely inspired by star quarterback Josh Allen's own romance with his fiancée, Hailee Steinfeld.
10:03 AM PT -- Clive's daughter Kate tells TMZ … "My father had been suffering with dementia for over three years. My husband, and our 7-year-old daughter relocated from Redwood City to care for him in 2002. He actually completed his last motion picture in 2016 directed by Fernando Trueba which he enjoyed tremendously.
"As a professional, he was never short on time or generosity when speaking with younger people who wished to enter into the world of show business. He spoke at UT’s Theatre Under the Stars, Magic Con, and Wizard Con. He is also one of the last performers who worked with Billy Wilder and Irving Kirshner. Whether encouraging me through medical school or being a wonderful dad, he covered all the bases."
Actor Clive Revill — best known as the voice of the villainous Emperor Palpatine in one of the "Star Wars" films, has died.
Revill passed away at an assisted-living facility in Sherman Oaks, California, on March 11 while suffering from dementia, his daughter, Kate, told The Hollywood Reporter.
In "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back," Revill played the role of the hooded Palpatine who spoke in a creepy voice as a three-dimensional image to Darth Vader about their enemy Luke Skywalker.
Corey Feldman’s been nursing one serious grudge for years, and he’s finally letting it rip -- claiming that none other than Johnny Depp is the reason his Hollywood career took a nosedive.
On Billy Corgan’s "The Magnificent Others" podcast, Corey dropped a bombshell, saying he was originally cast as Arnie in 1993's "What’s Eating Gilbert Grape" -- and Depp pushed him out of the role, which then went to Leonardo DiCaprio.
Corey explained he was already cast in the role before Depp came into the picture. But Depp had more pull at the time and allegedly pulled producers aside, saying he didn’t want to work with him because he thought Feldman was a "junkie."
Madison Pettis -- the child star from "The Game Plan" -- is all grown up and shooting her shot for a biopic role that could be a total game-changer ... AKA Mariah Carey's life story!
TMZ caught up with Madison, and TBH, even before she said a word, the resemblance was doing all the talking -- she's even leaned into it before, rocking a Mariah-inspired Halloween look -- but now, she’s manifesting the real deal.
Australian actor Ed Oxenbould was just a pre-teen when he was cast to play Alexander -- the good kid and underdog who experiences terrible events leading up to his 12th birthday -- in the 2014 family/comedy film "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day."
Oxenbouldshared the big screen with Jennifer Garner as Alexander's hard working mother trying to balance family-work life, Kelly, Steve Carellas the optimistic stay-at-home father, Ben and Dylan Minnetteas the older brother trying to impress his girlfriend, Anthony.
The spinoff, “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip," drops tomorrow with a whole new cast, which includes Eva Longoria.
