JOAN BENEDICT 'GENERAL HOSPITAL' STAR DEAD AT 96
Joan Benedict -- known for TV favorites like "General Hospital" and "Candid Camera" -- has died.
A family spokesperson announced Monday that Joan, who was the widow of actor Rod Steiger, died on June 24 at L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center due to complications from a stroke.
Joan had a remarkable career, kicking things off in the 1950s with "Candid Camera" ... where one of her most famous moments was playfully tickling men with her feathered hat as they sat next to her.
Kevin Bacon Shirtless Thirst Trap For 66th Bday
Kevin Bacon is still feeling sexy well into his 60s ... because he's fishing for likes with a bare-chested photo.
The actor is celebrating his 66th birthday today and he's marking the occasion with a topless thirst trap ... showing off his abs, which are still there.
Kevin's posing outdoors somewhere, leaning back on what appears to be a rock near the base of a bluff ... and it looks like he has swim trunks on, so he may be near a beach.
KYLE RICHARDS DEFENDS KESHA FROM CRUEL BODY-SHAMERS!!
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Kyle Richards can't wrap her head around people needing to comment on women's bodies in this day and age -- this in response to body-shamers attacking her pal Kesha.
We caught up with the 'RHOBH' star at LAX Monday following her Aspen trip with the singer -- and she tells us she's baffled by the mean comments about Kesha's appearance ... 'cause as far as she's concerned, she's gorgeous -- and even more beautiful on the inside.
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As for whether Kesha's letting the trolling get to her, Kyle points us to the singer's IG message ... where the "Timber" hitmaker said those mean comments only made her stronger.
J.J. Watt Shows Off Retirement Bod ... Steamy Post-Workout Pic
If J.J. Watt wants his next career to be professional bodybuilding, it seems he doesn't have much further to go ... check out a shirtless photo the retired NFL star shared after a workout Monday -- he's ripped!!!
The 35-year-old former defensive end -- who hung up his cleats after the 2022 season -- threw up the steamy pic on his X page ... showing he's still got some massive pecs, bulging quads and boulder-sized shoulders even in retirement.
Watt appeared to know he looked good, too ... as he captioned the pic simply, "Progress."
Alec Baldwin Scores Huge Victory on Eve of 'Rust' Manslaughter Trial
Alec Baldwin just got a huge part of the prosecution's case thrown out ... a day before his manslaughter trial kicks off.
The judge ruled prosecutors cannot introduce evidence of Baldwin's role as a producer in the film ... something that was a critical part of the State's argument that Baldwin's alleged recklessness led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
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Baldwin was an Executive Producer on the film, but there were other EPs as well who had much more of a hands-on role.
'HAWK TUAH' HALIEY WELCH EMOTIONAL AT 1st PAID APPEARANCE ... Gets 5-Figure Payday!!!
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"Hawk Tuah" is enriching Haliey Welch's life -- literally and figuratively -- and she's getting a lil' emotional about the whole thing as she cashes in on her instant celebrity.
In the video, obtained by TMZ, you can see Haliey getting an extravagant bottle parade Sunday while she hosted at the Daer Dayclub at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL. As it turns out, Haliey hit 1 million IG followers over the weekend, and seems like the celebration of that milestone got her a little choked up.
Haliey was joined at the event by her pal Chelsea Bradford -- y'know, her sidekick in the OG "hawk tuah" vid -- and her mood was much lighter when a Daer bottle service girl raised a champagne toast to her.
'BOB'S BURGERS' STAR JAY JOHNSTON PLEADS GUILTY in Jan. 6 Capitol RIOT
Jay Johnston -- best known for the animated sitcom "Bob's Burgers" -- is pleading guilty to his involvement in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack.
The comedian entered his plea Monday to a single count of obstructing officers during a civil disorder.
He's set to be sentenced in October and faces up to 5 years in federal prison -- a fate shared by over 540 Capitol rioters, so far.
Ivica Zubac, Dario Saric Wild Nightclub Brawl In Greece ... After Olympic Qualifying Loss
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NBA players Ivica Zubac and Dario Saric were involved in an intense physical altercation at a nightclub near Athens, Greece early Monday morning ... just hours after the two competed for Croatia in an Olympic Qualifying Tournament game.
TMZ Sports has obtained video taken inside the popular Bolivar Beach Bar around 5:30 AM ... which starts with the LA Clippers big man already involved in a scrap with someone as several men -- who appear to be club security -- rush up and grab him from behind.
As the chaos unfolds, Saric -- who just agreed to a two-year deal with the Denver Nuggets -- bolts into the crowd to try and help Zubac ... but appears to get shoved by another staffer.
SOPHIE TURNER JOKES ABOUT DATING IN NEW LIQUEUR AD ... Amid Joe Jonas Divorce
Sophie Turner's shaking off her divorce drama from Joe Jonas ... playfully using it as inspo to toast a "fresh start" in a new ad for booze.
Check out the short film ... the "GoT" star seems like she's on the prowl for a new love, telling a French bartender she's after something "different, fun, fresh." It's only near the end you realize it's all part of St-Germain's cheeky global summer campaign.
In the video, Sophie elaborates she's particular and searching for something "bright, obviously, bubbly, the type that's welcome at any party, sweet but not too sweet."
Theo James Shirtless For Steamy Scenes ... With Leo's Model Girlfriend
Theo James is getting up close and personal with Leonardo DiCaprio's model girlfriend ... because they're nearly nude and nuzzling up together for a new commercial.
The 'Gentlemen' star went shirtless and showed off his ripped body for a Dolce and Gabbana shoot over in Capri, Italy ... and his counterpart is none other than Leo's GF Vittoria Ceretti.
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As you can see, Theo is all over Vittoria as she lies in an inflatable boat anchored along the rugged coastline ... the only thing separating them are his white swim briefs and her tiny white bikini.
Neverland Ranch Massive Blaze Bearing Down ... Beefed Up Firefighting Crew Waits
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Neverland Ranch is under serious threat from a huge SoCal wildfire, but Michael Jackson fans should not worry ... 'cause fire crews and heavy-duty equipment are already there to keep the iconic property safe.
As TMZ previously reported ... the gigantic Lake Fire in Santa Barbara is burning toward MJ's infamous ranch, fueled by the dry land conditions and sweltering heatwave and now mass evacuations are underway.
Capt. Scott Safechuck, spokesman for the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, tells TMZ the blaze is a big-time threat to Neverland ... which is why dozens of firefighters are already there -- including multiple fire trucks and bulldozers. Fire aircraft is also in the area, ready to respond!
Jennifer Lopez Message To Ben?!? 'He Doesn't Deserve To Have Her'
Jennifer Lopez seems to be sending a message to husband Ben Affleck amid their marital woes and looming divorce ... at least based on the content of a song she just posted.
Here's the deal ... J Lo's most recent Instagram posts and stories are all about her 2021 song "Cambia El Paso" ... a track about embracing change and leaving a romantic partner.
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Jen posted snippets of the music video, plus some behind-the-scenes footage on Sunday ... and now fans are reading way into it because of the lyrics.
Elton John Shoe Shopping's a Real Pisser ... Allegedly Pees in Bottle in Store
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Elton John couldn't hold it while shopping for sneakers over in France, and ended up pissing in a plastic bottle in the middle of a store ... so says the guy who runs the shop.
Ryan Sukkar, owner of Sugarkikz in Nice, tells TMZ ... Elton came into his shop Monday afternoon with his 2 sons and a bodyguard and asked if there was a public restroom.
When Elton was told there wasn't a toilet around, the shop owner says the singer turned to his security and asked for a bottle ... then took a few steps away from other shoppers and began taking a leak in the receptacle.
Texas SHARK ATTACK VICTIM 'MY LEG IS PRETTY MUCH GONE!!'
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A 4th of July shark attack victim is now left without her left calf -- this after she thought she was just kicking away a big fish, but it actually turned out to be a brutal encounter.
Tabatha Sullivent spoke from her hospital bed just days after a lone shark attacked her in South Padre Island, TX ... recalling how she bravely swam to the beach with only one leg intact when the massive beast tore off a chunk of her leg.
Tabatha added to FOX4 that once she got closer to the beach, her husband Cary tried to pull her out ... but had to drop her because the shark was still in hot pursuit.
Brittany Mahomes Shows Off Bikini Bod Again ... High-Energy Ad!!!
Brittany Mahomes is showing off her bikini bod in front of a camera yet again ... this time, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model stripped down for an energy drink ad -- and she looks goooood!!!
Patrick Mahomes' significant other tossed on a hot-pink two-piece to help sell Alani Nu's new Hawaiian Shaved Ice Energy bevvy this week ... revealing her body is still as toned as ever.
In the advert that the 28-year-old mother of two posted to her Instagram page ... you can see three different photos of her in barely there swimwear on a beach somewhere.
BHAD BHABIE SHARES FOOTAGE OF EX-BF Le Vaughn ASSAULTING HER
Bhad Bhabie has got everyone worried ... posting some disturbing IG stories showing her ex-BF, Le Vaughn, physically attacking her.
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The rapper, AKA Danielle Bregoli, shared the shocking footage Sunday. The video, timestamped from June 30, shows Le -- also the father of her baby daughter -- pushing her to the ground and pressing his knee against her back.
BB also posted pics showing herself with swollen black eyes and facial bruises -- from the alleged assault. The vids and photos have since been deleted from her IG account.