Al Pacino 'Godfather Part II' Contract Sells ... An Offer He Didn't Refuse!!!
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A cool piece of Hollywood history just changed hands ... the original contract Al Pacino signed for his iconic role as Michael Corleone in "The Godfather Part II."
The contract -- dated May 12, 1972 -- locked Pacino into his return as the infamous mob boss for the sequel. It called for him to be paid $500,000 ... a big bump from the $35,000 he made for the first film.
Pacino's signature, in bold black ink, stands out here ... and the document was drafted by Chal Productions and Francis Ford Coppola Productions.
TMZ TV HOT TAKES More Beef For Blake ... Dr. Dre, LeBron & Draymond
Blake Lively is in the middle of more beef, Dr. Dre has a new nickname, and LeBron James is letting loose in France with another NBA star ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.
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First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles chat with the reporter from the viral Blake Lively interview diss.
Celebrity Scramble Guess Who!
"What are you looking at"? Hidden behind this squiggly wiggly star is an icon across the board: fashion, music, entertainment ... You name it! This Hollywood gal has done it all ... and then some! Put your celeb knowledge to the test and see if you can guess the unknown star!
She may have turned 66 years old earlier this weekend but that hasn't stop her from celebrating her music accomplishments ... ie: touring this year! And her age definitely won't stop her from sharing a sexy topless selfie ... Strike a pose!
Can you guess who she is?
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Mauricio Umansky Splashing Around w/ GF in Mexico ... Hours After Show Canceled
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Mauricio Umansky's clearly rebounding from his Netflix show getting the axe ... hitting a beach in Mexico with his new GF -- and going for a PDA-packed dip.
The reality television star hit a beach at One&Only Mandarina, Mexico ... a resort outside Puerto Vallarta -- stripping off his shirt and walking around the beach with Nikita Khan, clad in a bikini.
The two head for the shore, taking in the expanse of the Pacific Ocean before hopping in and going for a quick dip.
Dana White Carrying More Than Chump Change ... Flexes Fat Wad of Cash While Buying Trading Card
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Dana White's all about a fair price ... handing out hundos to a fan who tried to give him rare memorabalia for free -- and, flexing a wad of cash while doing it.
The CEO and president of UFC was at Fanatics Fest -- a multi-day festival featuring some of the top athletes and sports personalities in the world -- when a fan came up to take a quick pic with him.
Turns out the fan -- a guy named Kenny Duncan Jr. -- is the founder of Celebrity Mint, a company that makes commermorative coins, shaped like trading cards, of legendary sports figures ... and, he offered a pure gold coin featuring Mike Tyson for free.
Paramore This One's For You, Mr. Waterhouse ... Robert Pattinson Has the Skin of A Killer!!!
Taylor Swift's concert is a family affair ... 'cause apparently her opener Suki Waterhouse's baby daddy Robert Pattinson's in the crowd -- and Paramore made a Twilight reference to highlight him!
The rock band took the stage at Wembley Stadium in London not long ago ... and, before their song "Decode" they shouted out the actor, dedicating the track to him.
Hayley Williams dedicated Decode to Robert Pattinson at #LondonTSTheErasTour tonight!
— Robert Pattinson Photos | Fansite (@pattinsonphotos) August 17, 2024 @pattinsonphotos
“[…] I’d like to dedicate this next song to Mr. Waterhouse. He has the skin of a killer, Bella. It's for you, Robert.” pic.twitter.com/vHWnCqmaJ0
Check out the video ... Hayley Williams calls him "Mr. Waterhouse" -- a cheeky nickname for the star -- before adding he has a killer's skin, a oft-quoted line from "Twilight."
Simone Biles Packers Jacket to Support My Man ... Fans Say Throw It Out!!!
Simone Biles may be a beloved Olympic champ, but NFL fans say she's not above the sport's rivalries ... roasting the Olympian for wearing a Packers jacket to a Bears game.
Here's the deal ... Biles' husband Jonathan Owens made the switch from the Green Bay Packers to the Chicago Bears this offseason -- two teams locked in one of the oldest rivalries in the sport.
With all due respect, Simone Biles gotta throw that jacket in the trash ASAP.
— Dave (@dave_bfr) August 17, 2024 @dave_bfr
How did she get in with that? pic.twitter.com/M4MJN1omZl
It seems at some point last year -- the one season JO played for GB -- Simone bought a custom black and white jacket featuring action shots of Owens on the Packers ... with the iconic "G" logo on her shoulders.
.@Simone_Biles is in Chicago 🗣️🐐
— NFL (@NFL) August 17, 2024 @NFL
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Meghan Markle My Hips Don't Lie People ... Dancing Down in Colombia
Meghan Markle hit the dance floor in Colombia this week ... showing off her best hip swivel while her hubby Prince Harry stuck to the sidelines.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex hit the South American country on a short tour this week ... and, during an engagement at the Centro Nacional de las Artes Delia Zapata Olivella in Bogotá, MM felt the rhythm flow through her.
Bits of Days 1 & 2 ✨ #MeghanandHarryinColombia Follow along on all updates here: https://t.co/WMugt3kxK2 pic.twitter.com/VuYB891VhE
— Bianca Betancourt (@ByBiancaBee) August 17, 2024 @ByBiancaBee
Check out the clip shared by a Harper's Bazaar editor ... Shakira would be quite proud of the former actress -- 'cause her hips certainly aren't lying.
Drake Bell Hug Me, Brotha!!! Possible 'Drake & Josh' Reunion
Drake Bell might be returning to television ... 'cause he says he and Josh Peck have dicussed teaming back up in a couple familiar roles.
The actor discussed the possibility of a "Drake & Josh" reboot in an interview with The Patriot-News ... saying the two have talked reboot -- though it would be more of a buddy comedy then the original family ensemble program.
In fact, Drake says he's not even sure they'd play the exact same characters or if they'd play new versions of Drake and Josh ... adding he's not even sure if Miranda Cosgrove -- who played their little sister Megan in the OG show -- would return.
Bebe Rexha I Was the Victim of a Hate Crime ... Albanian Discrimination!!!
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Bebe Rexha says she was discriminated against at a German airport ... telling fans she wasn't allowed through security in what she's calling a "hate crime."
The singer-songwriter shared videos of her sobbing at Munich International Airport in Germany ... claiming in between shaky breaths the supervisor on her Lufthansa flight threatened and banned her from her flight.
BR says she spoke Albanian to one of the airport security guards because she thought he spoke Albanian to her ... a move she says led to a tense confrontation with airport staff.
'Friends' Creator Remember Matthew Perry For The Joy ... Instead of His Death
Matthew Perry's death getting attention amid the numerous arrests made by law enforcement ... but, one of his oldest collaborators wants people to remember his life instead.
Marta Kauffman -- creator of the hit series "Friends" -- discussed the seminal series during a conversation with The Sunday Times ... and, during the convo she reflected on Perry's legacy.
Marta says there are two ways to celebrate Perry ... one being to donate to addiction treatment, an important cause to MP who tried hard during his life to sober up.
Brian Cox Hugh and Ryan Could Do More ... But, Can't Fault Them For Taking The Money!!!
Brian Cox ain't holding back on superhero flicks ... saying guys like Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds are too talented for 'em -- but, he can't knock them for taking the cash.
The actor spoke at a panel for the Edinburgh International Film Festival in Scotland Saturday ... and, he took a similar line to many Hollywood legends -- saying cinema's gone downhill in recent years, and Marvel's at least partly to blame.
The way Cox puts it, the grandiose nature of the movies has led to a loss of plot ... and, actors are treating it more like one big party than a real challenge.
Travis Kelce Pat & I Already Locked In ... Catches Behind the Back Toss From Mahomes!!!
Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes look in midseason form already ... 'cause the two just connected on a crazy behind the back pass.
The play happened just moments ago during the Lions vs Chiefs preseason game ... on third down with three yards to go, Mahomes scrambled to his right -- before flicking the ball toward his main receiving threat.
MAHOMES BEHIND THE BACK 🫢
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TK's able to get the first down and more ... ending up just inside the Lions' 25-year-line -- a nice little chunk of yardage from one of the weirdest plays we'll probably see this preseason.
Ariana Madix Brother Jeremy Busted For Pot Possession ... Over 100 Pounds Of Weed!!!
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Ariana Madix's brother Jeremy is in major trouble with the law ... police say he and an accomplice were busted with suitcases filled with over 100 pounds of marijuana.
According to court documents, obtained by TMZ ... Jeremy Madix – who has appeared on "Vanderpump Rules" with his famous sis – and Jonah Ahad were scheduled to board a February 16 flight to Frankfurt, Germany, from Orlando International Airport in Florida.
But, the dudes never got past the security checkpoint. The docs say Customs and Border Protection agents searched the pair's three suitcases – two of which belonged to Madix -- and were loaded with ganja. In fact, police say Madix's suitcases contained a total of 64 bags of pot weighing a whopping 76 pounds.
Matthew Perry Physicians Charged In His Death Free To Prescribe Medication
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The two physicians charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death not only still have their medical licenses, but they can still -- SHOCKINGLY -- prescribe medication to any of their patients, TMZ has learned.
Last week, Dr. Mark Chavez and Dr. Salvador Plasencia were charged with illegally conspiring to supply ketamine to the late "Friends" star.
TMZ then broke the story ... the California State Medical Board launched an investigation into both doctors, but kept their medical licenses active without disciplining them.
Australian Jiu-Jitsu Fight Fighter Gives Opponent the Kiss-Off During Weigh-In
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An Australian fighter is getting scorched after planting a kiss on his opponent.
Craig Jones is set to fight Gabi Garcia Saturday night in an intergender bout. During the weigh-in Thursday, Jones grabbed Garcia's head and planted a big kiss smack on the lips.
Social media is going nuts, with just about everyone trashing Jones for crossing the line.