Sacha Baron Cohen Denies Rebel Wilson's Claims ... Teased in New Memoir
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7:11 AM PT -- A rep for Sacha Baron Cohen tells TMZ … "While we appreciate the importance of speaking out, these demonstrably false claims are directly contradicted by extensive detailed evidence, including contemporaneous documents, film footage, and eyewitness accounts from those present before, during and after the production of The Brothers Grimsby."
Rebel Wilson claims Sacha Baron Cohen is trying to make her keep his name out of her book as an "a**hole" in showbiz -- and she suggests he's trying to muzzle her.
The actress teased that one of the chapters in her forthcoming memoir, 'Rebel Rising,' will name a douchebag in Hollywood that she says she had a bad experience with -- teasing the prospect of identifying this alleged jerk nearly 2 weeks ago ahead of her book's release.
Welp, late Sunday ... she got ahead of her own deadline and called out this person directly on social media -- claiming Sacha's the guy, with some other choice words for him as well.
USA Vs. Mexico Fans Get In Wild Fistfight In Stands ... Violence At CONCACAF Final
A violent fistfight broke out in the stands during the USA vs. Mexico soccer game Sunday night -- with fans throwing haymakers left and right ... and the wild scene was all captured on video.
It happened at some point during the United States' 2-0 win in the CONCACAF Nations League final at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas ... when Team Mexico fans clearly had enough of a gloating U.S. supporter.
Check out the footage ... as the man decked out in red, white and blue cheered on his squad -- a Team Mexico fan tried to sock him in the face.
MALUMA FATHERHOOD IS BEST THING EVER!!! Drops Pics with Baby Girl
Maluma's totally vibin' as a girl dad ... calling it the highlight of his life, and he's got the pics to back it up.
Just over 2 weeks after her birth, the Colombian singer dropped a carousel of pics with his adorable newborn daughter, Paris, and his GF Susana Gomez ... and his caption is just pure gushiness!
"Mis primeros 15 días como Papá, esto es lo mejor que he vivido en mi Vida.. 💘," he wrote in Spanish ... which translates to, "My first 15 days as a dad, this is the best thing I have ever experienced in my life."
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Keeping It Breezy By the Beach ... Lunch Date in Malibu!!!
Taylor Swift is finally ready to have her picture taken in LA — and yes … Travis Kelce was right by her side for the high-profile photo-op.
The couple hit up one of the most frequented hot spots in town Sunday by dropping in on Nobu Malibu — and in broad daylight, no less … so you know they were ready to be snapped by paps, and they 100% were.
This was a lunch outing, and as you can see … TK and Tay Tay had a balcony seat, facing the ocean.
Bianca Censori Modesty Didn't Last 'Fur' Long ... Tiny Top For Movie Date
Welp, Bianca Censori wasn't hiding her body for long ... going back to minimalist clothing for an outing with Kanye West -- after covering up big time at dinner with Ye's eldest.
Ye & BC hit up The Grove for a movie date in Los Angeles Sunday ... apparently, checking out "Dune: Part 2" -- and Bianca's style was far more in line with what we've seen in the past.
Check out the pics ... Bianca went with the strapless, backless baby blue top and sheer white leggings during the flirty outing with her man -- who kept it simple in his usual all-black ensemble.
Katie Couric Hey, I'm A Granny Now!!!
Katie Couric is reporting she's officially a grandma!
The former "Today" show host unveiled her new title on Instagram, while posting a photo of herself cradling her daughter Ellie's newborn, John Albert Dobrosky.
Katie says the nearly 7-pound boy came into this world Saturday morning and will go by the name Jay.
Celebrity Tattoo Artist Teams Up With Tattoo Robot ... Near Impossible to Tell Difference
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Robots are taking more jobs traditionally performed by humans ... and artists better watch their backs too ... 'cause machines can ink about as well as flesh-and-blood tattoo artists.
Dillon Forte -- a Texas-based tattoo artist with some serious celebrity clients -- worked on a new tat alongside Blackdot ... a tech startup that created the world's first automated tattoo machine.
You gotta watch this robot at work ... the client gets their arm strapped down to a table while a giant machine goes to work on the limb, using fast-working mechanisms to tattoo.
Kim Zolciak & Kroy Biermann Divorce Still On ... Non-Stop Bickering
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Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann might not be having as many public explosions as last year ... but the divorce is still going on, with sources telling us the fighting never stops.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Kim & Kroy are still on the divorce track, even though there hasn't been much in the news about the soon-to-be exes.
We're told the two are at each other a lot, with their on-and-off fighting persisting ... but, police haven't had to respond for a while, so it seems to be somewhat civil in the house.
ANNIE LEIBOVITZ FINDS BUYER FOR $8.5M NYC CONDO!! Doubled As Photog Studio
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Famed photographer Annie Leibovitz is saying cheese to a massive sale, 'cause she's officially found a buyer for her swanky condo in NYC's West Village ... TMZ has learned.
Real estate sources tell TMZ ... Annie accepted an $8.5 million offer last Thursday for the pad she purchased in 2022 for $6.5 mil -- so she could be making a picture-perfect profit off the 2-bed, 3-bath condo, which also served as her photography studio.
With 3,198 square feet of living space and 60 feet of steel windows perfectly framing the Hudson River, it's no wonder it was her go-to photoshoot backdrop.
Carrie In 'Road House' 'Memba Her?!
American actress and musician Kathleen Wilhoite was 24 years old when she was cast as the awkward server at The Double Deuce dive bar -- who's pumped to meet the new and hot bouncer, John Dalton -- in the action-packed thriller film "Road House" back in 1989.
Joining Kathleen in this spin-kicking movie included Sam Elliott as the wily bar-brawling vet, Wade Garrett, Kelly Lynch as the quick-stitching love interest, Elizabeth "Doc" Clay ... and of course Patrick Swayze as the cool, calm and hot bouncer ready to rip your throat out, Dalton.
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'Yellowstone' Star Forrie J. Smith I Was Kicked Off Plane ... Didn't Want To Sit Next to Masked Passenger
Forrie J. Smith claims he got booted off a plane for being drunk ... but he says it's really because the passenger sitting next to him was wearing a mask.
The "Yellowstone" star shared a video to Instagram where he says he's just been removed from a plane after telling someone -- unclear exactly who, but presumably flight attendants or others in positions of authority on the craft -- he didn't want to sit next to someone wearing a mask.
Smith -- who has to be reminded what airport he's at -- says they kicked him off the aircraft claiming he was drunk, but he asserts he's only had a few drinks and absolutely isn't drunk.
Actress Gina Bellman No 'Courage' to Admit Cancer ... Until Princess Kate Did
Kate Middleton's shocking announcement ended with a message of support for all those affected by cancer ... and seemingly inspired one such person to speak out.
Actress Gina Bellman -- best known for her role as Sophie Devereaux on the series "Leverage" -- posted a message of support to X for the Princess of Wales a little over an hour after Kate's video shocked the world.
And, minutes after her first tweet applauding KM's bravery ... Bellman told her followers about her own cancer diagnosis.
'Mighty Ducks' Star Shaun Weiss Leading 'Quack' Chant ... Flinging Jerseys Into Crowd
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"Mighty Ducks" star Shaun Weiss knows how to get a crowd excited ... leading an audience in an iconic 'Ducks' chant -- and tossing out signed gear.
The actor/comedian -- best known as Goldberg the Goalie from the 'Ducks' trilogy -- hit up the House of Blues in Anaheim for country singer Niko Moon's tour.
Weiss & Moon are both former addicts, and we're told Moon wanted to highlight Weiss' recovery -- pointing to him as a "hometown hero" of sorts -- since the Anaheim Ducks, who actually got their name from the film series, play real close to the House of Blues.
Riley Strain Death Reportedly Appears Accidental ... After Preliminary Autopsy
Riley Strain's tragic death appears accidental with no foul play suspected at this time after a preliminary autopsy ... according to a new report citing local police.
On Saturday, the Metro Nashville Police Department reportedly confirmed to WKRN News 2 that the preliminary autopsy on Riley has been completed, and the death continues to appear accidental.
This seemingly supports the police's initial conclusions ... remember, after Riley's body was found Friday the police held a presser where they reiterated that no foul play was suspected.
Travis Kelce Grabbing Slices w/ the Boys in CLE ... Taylor Totally Absent!!!
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Travis Kelce's Saturday was truly for the boys ... 'cause he grabbed some pizza with his friends -- and Taylor Swift was nowhere to be seen.
The big Kansas City tight end hit Geraci's Slice Shop in downtown Cleveland yesterday, 87's old stomping grounds -- where the owners of the shop just had to take a pic of their native son.
The photo shows TK standing alongside an old-school payphone in the shop. The caption on the store's Instagram hypes up Travis while also begging him to bring T-Swift into the restaurant next time around.
'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' Hot at Box Office ... Drop Off in Week 2???
"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" fired up the box office this weekend, and the whole franchise passed an impressive milestone ... but some are saying producers shouldn't count their ghosts before they materialize.
According to reports, 'Ghostbusters' is projected to make $45.2 million in its opening weekend domestically -- taking the top spot by a wide margin over some incumbent champions of the theater.
Meanwhile, the movie got off to a mediocre start internationally ... taking home just $16.1 million in 25 global markets -- still, enough for an impressive opening weekend total of $61 million.