DENZEL WASHINGTON I WANTED TO PROTECT WHITNEY ON FILM SET ... Saw Past Tough Girl Act
Denzel Washington is reminiscing about his days working with Whitney Houston -- saying he saw past her tough exterior and felt a deep need to cushion her from life's harsh blows.
At the American Black Film Festival, host Chaz Ebert echoed Denzel's observation about the late star's vulnerability on the set of the 1996 comedy, "The Preacher's Wife." Denzel, surprised his need to protect Whitney was obvious for all to see, asked, "You really got that?"
As Chaz confirmed it was, Denzel nodded knowingly, "Well, of course" -- adding, "I always felt like I wanted to protect her. You know? She wanted to be so tough, but she really wasn't. That's all. Okay."
Celine Dion Fights Back Tears, Thanks Kids for Support ... During Doc Premiere
Celine Dion felt the power of love at the premiere for the new documentary about her health battle ... as the singer fought back tears while taking a moment in the spotlight.
The singer was met with an abundance of applause while taking the stage at the NYC premiere of "I Am: Celine Dion" ... causing Celine to get a bit emotional while addressing the audience.
Celine Dion tears up during the introduction to her documentary "I Am: Celine Dion" and says, "I hope to see you all again very, very soon." pic.twitter.com/qxYp2UcOeZ
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Celine -- whose struggle with Stiff-Person Syndrome forced her to step back from performing -- took a moment to thank those who've been on this health journey with her ... including her doctor, Dr. Amanda Piquet, and her children, René-Charles, Nelson and Eddy.
Kourtney Kardashian Roasted By Fans For Father's Day Message ... Don't Forget Scott!!!
Kourtney Kardashian is catching major heat from her fans for ignoring her ex Scott Disick in her Father's Day tribute to their children.
Kourt posted a message to Instagram on Sunday, wishing her husband, Travis Barker, a happy Father's Day while saying she's grateful that he's a dad to their 7-month-old son, Rocky, and "all of our kids."
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She also thanked Travis for keeping them safe and taking good care of them, adding that "having a family with you is heaven and that she's "happy to celebrate you!" A series of photos of Travis cuddling with Rocky accompanied Kourt's love note.
ASHLEY BENSON NO, I'M NOT ON OZEMPIC!!!! Sweatin' For Post-Baby Bod
Ashley Benson's not here for the weight loss drug rumors anymore -- she's hitting back hard, crediting her post-baby bod to a good old-fashioned gym grind.
It all kicked off when a fan commented, "How was she JUST pregnant?!?" on an IG snap of Ashley, who gave birth in February, rocking a black tank top and gray sweatpants. Another user responded to the fan's question by posting an Ozempic ad.
Ashley shared a screenshot of that exchange to her IG Stories Monday, and dismissed the Ozempic remark as hilarious ... 'cause it undermined her gym hustle.
Boston Celtics Fans Storm Streets To Celebrate NBA Title ... Chant 'F*** Kyrie!!!'
Celtics fans poured into Boston streets just seconds after Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown won the city an NBA title ... and they celebrated in chaotic fashion -- all while trashing Kyrie Irving in the process.
The impromptu block party began near TD Garden arena right after the C's mercifully ended the Dallas Mavericks' season by winning Game 5 of the NBA Finals, 106-88.
THEY DID IT!!! ☘️
— Rob Way (@RobWayTV) June 18, 2024 @RobWayTV
Thousands are out around the Garden after the Celtics won Banner 18! pic.twitter.com/jGQxArzFVX
You can see thousands of green-clad fans flooded roadways -- jumping on top of police vehicles ... and chanting "F*** Kyrie!"
Badass Woman Cop Takes On Motorcycle Muggers ... Shows Them Who's Boss
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A plainclothes female police officer showed some real chutzpah on the mean streets of Argentina ... she turned the tables on two motorcycle thieves and shot one of them before they could rob her!
Check out this crazy video that captured the entire violent encounter, which went down last Wednesday in Buenos Aires, according to Argentinian news outlet Carlos Paz VIVO!
The footage kicks off with the female officer dressed in regular clothes as she walks down a sidewalk.
Bill Belichick Autographed Jordon Hudson's School Work ... During First Meetup
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During Bill Belichick's first interaction with his now-girlfriend Jordon Hudson, he actually gave her an autograph -- one in which he thanked her for an impromptu lesson on logic.
Check out images of the signature that TMZ Sports obtained from one of Hudson's ex-Bridgewater State University classmates. You can see the former New England Patriots head coach wrote the then-20-year-old a sweet message on the inside of a textbook titled "Deductive Logic" -- expressing his gratitude to her for "a course" on the subject -- before he slapped his John Hancock on it.
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Our sources say Belichick put the pen to the paper during the two's first meetup on a February 2021 plane ride from the Boston area to Florida -- after he had leaned in to inquire about the matter.
JENNIFER LOPEZ Move to Nashville You'll Kill With Country!!!
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Jennifer Lopez needs to pull a Beyoncé and go country -- that is, if she wants her career to avoid the same end as her marriage to Ben Affleck ... so says an industry vet.
Jon Peters -- who produced Jen's 1995 film, "Money Train" -- has a plan of action for the triple-threat star to rake in $$$ after she blew through millions on her wedding and $60M house -- and he details it all in TMZ's new Hulu doc -- 'JLo & Ben: Missed Warning Signs.'
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Jon thinks Jen could easily pivot into the country music scene -- getting assistance from the likes of Shania Twain and other legends in the game, whom he thinks would welcome JLo with open arms. Ditto for the Grand Ole Opry, according to him.
'Fear' Canadian Home Gets Makeover ... Hits Market For $14.4 Mil
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The seaside home famously used as a filming location in the Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon thriller "Fear" is up for sale ... after getting a complete, and stunning, makeover.
Mark and Reese shot a good portion of their 1996 movie at this Canadian location, but the home is a lot different, and more modern, now. One thing that hasn't changed is the incredible scenery around it -- the home sits on the shores of the Salish Sea in British Columbia, just outside Vancouver.
In the drama flick, Mark and Reese's characters are love interests ... and the home is where she lives with her family.
TMZ TV Hot Takes Gordon's Massive Bike Accident ... Kate Middleton, Tom Brady
Gordon Ramsay took a tumble, Kate Middleton made a comeback and Tom Brady tried something new ... all this and more on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.
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First on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles react to Gordon's horrendous bruise from his bike accident ... that thing is huge!!!
Eden Sassoon On 'RHOBH' 'Memba Her?!
Pilates pro and reality television star Eden Sassoon -- daughter of hair and beauty icon Vidal Sassoon -- was in her mid-40s when she joined as a "friend of" on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" back in 2016.
Joining Eden in the dramatic series included Kyle Richards as the hot bubbly mom, Erika Jayne as the glitz n' glam stage performer, Lisa Vanderpump as the restauranteur with "British humor" and Dorit Kemsley who also made her debut that season!
Eden's bravery in sharing her family history surrounding addiction was just one of her many storylines.
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BEN & J LO $65M House Sale ... Divides L.A. REAL ESTATE MARKET
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's mega-mansion sale is sparking debate in L.A.'s luxury real estate market ... and TMZ's got insight from both sides on whether it's worth the price tag.
As we first told you ... Ben and Jen are looking to offload their $60 million Bev Hills home for a cool $65 mil -- and while some have scoffed at the asking price behind closed doors ... others have told us it's actually a Goldie Locks number ... meaning it's just right.
Benjamin Bacal -- from Revel Real Estate, who reps high-end clients in L.A. -- tells us $65M is perfect for asking ... as he feels it fits the home's scope/scale. He tells us ... if it's good enough for A-listers like Ben and Jen, then it's good enough for anyone.
President Biden's Secret Service Agent Robbed at Gunpoint ... During Prez's L.A. Trip
President Biden's Secret Service keeps taking hits -- one of the agents on his detail was robbed at gunpoint during the president's fundraising trip to California.
While POTUS was rubbing elbows with celebs, Barack Obama and megadonors Saturday night in Hollywood, one of his off-duty Secret Service agents was hanging out in Tustin -- about an hour south in Orange County -- where he got a crash course in Cali crime.
Police say the agent had his bag stolen at gunpoint around 9:36 PM at a housing complex. The agent fired his gun during the incident, though it's unclear whether the robber was struck by that gunfire.
Carrie Underwood & Family Unharmed After House Fire on Father's Day
Carrie Underwood and her family must feel pretty relieved right about now ... 'cause they managed to escape a house fire in their Tennessee home over the holiday weekend.
A rep for the country singer tells TMZ ... "There was a fire on the property on Sunday night, which was quickly contained. There was no fire damage to the primary residence, and the family and their pets were unharmed."
According to Williamson County & Fire, several crews were dispatched to the residence just before 10 PM on Sunday evening -- Father's Day -- after a fire started in Carrie and husband Mike Fisher's garage. The responders were able to put out the fire relatively quickly thanks to a 10,000-gallon water tank ... which was located on the singer's estate.
Royal Expert Jonathan Sacerdoti Meghan Tried to Upstage Kate ... Amid Return to Spotlight!!!
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Kate Middleton made her long-awaited return to the spotlight Saturday amid her cancer battle ... but Meghan Markle tried stealing her thunder -- so says one royal expert.
We talked to Jonathan Sacerdoti on "TMZ Live" Monday ... where he broke down the Princess of Wales' appearance at the Trooping the Colour celebration -- and what it meant for the Royal Family, and more importantly ... why he thinks Meg wanted in on the attention.
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He says Princess Kate joining her husband, Prince William, and their children on Buckingham Palace's famed balcony amid her health struggles reminded the public why they love the royals ... but slammed MM for trotting out new jams right around the same time.
Steve-O Gets Penis Face Tattoo ... Courtesy of Post Malone!!!
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Steve-O got his first face tattoo, and if anyone calls him d**kface ... well, he can blame Post Malone for drawing a penis on his mug.
The "Jackass" star enlisted Posty for his first face tat, getting inked up on camera as he prepares to go on his cross-country comedy tour.
Check out the video ... Steve-O is in obvious pain as Post draws a big penis and balls over Steve-O's right eyebrow. Hey, no pain, no gain.