Politics ain't the only thing Johnny Damon and Donald Trump agree on ... the former MLB star tells TMZ Sports POTUS is right when it comes to Pete Rose's Hall of Fame candidacy as well.
Trump took to his Truth Social page on Friday night to demand MLB "get off its fat, lazy ass" and put Rose into Cooperstown ... and when we spoke with Damon about the opinion on Monday, he told us he concurred.
The ex-Red Sox outfielder -- who actually served on the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition during Trump's first term in D.C. -- said the game's climate has changed so much since Rose was first given a perma-ban for gambling on baseball that he now thinks it's about time to get the MLB's Hit King into the HOF.
Shannen Doherty’s death last year was a devastating loss to the industry ... so it came as an even bigger shock that she wasn’t honored in the Oscars 'In Memoriam' segment, her loved ones tell us.
A longtime rep for Shannen tells TMZ it was really disappointing not to see her included in the tribute Sunday night, especially since she had been a part of the Hollywood community for over 45 years.
Fans were shocked by the snub too, calling out the Academy for ignoring her death -- some called it "disrespectful," while others said even if she wasn’t honored, Shannen would always be in their hearts.
Paloma Diamond* -- the super famous Hollywood actress -- suffered another disappointing loss at the Academy Awards on Sunday night, marking her 20th Oscar nomination gone up in flames.
TMZ caught up with the sad-eyed Paloma outside NYC's iconic Dakota apartment building, where John Lennon was fatally shot in 1980 (yikes!), to grill the film sensation on what went wrong for the umpteenth time at the Oscars.
Well, at first, Paloma tried to stay mum on the ugly sitch, but we pressed her until she finally spilled her guts ... telling us the Academy needs to "look into itself," when it comes to voting. And, she gave the Academy even more hell, but you'll have to watch the clip to catch it all.
Conan O'Brien's joke writer wants everyone who missed the comedic timing of his Oscars bit about Kendrick Lamar and Drake's beef to just say that -- there was no malice on the host's part!!!
Skyler Higley, who penned the part about needing to "call Drake a pedophile" after the commercial break, tells TMZ Hip Hop ... "The idea that it’s being taken as a real call-out or taking sides in any way in the beef is absurd."
Social media immediately started buzzing with accusations Conan joined the Drake hate train in favor of Kendrick Lamar ... but Higley's been writing jokes for Conan since his late-night TV show days and says he knows a master at work when he sees one.
Demi Moore’s Best Actress Oscars loss was a jaw-dropper -- but people are saying the icon losing to much-younger Mikey Madison was the ultimate insult, especially since her movie "The Substance" explored the very clash of new versus old.
The 62-year-old played an aging, insecure actress who turns to a black-market drug to become a younger, more perfect version of herself -- and viewers couldn’t help but see the cruel example on Hollywood’s biggest night when it was 25-year-old Mikey up onstage, the embodiment of everything Demi's character feared.
While Demi had dominated awards season, picking up accolades at the Golden Globes, Critics' Choice, and SAG Awards, it wasn’t enough for the Oscar win -- and reactions poured in thick and fast online.
The 2025 Oscars was only the start of the celebration of cinema Sunday night ... as the biggest stars flooded Hollywood after-parties to continue the festivities -- including the iconic Vanity Fair shindig, of course.
A-listers brought their A-game to the renowned VF red carpet ... with Julia Foxwowing the crowd with a completely mesh dress from Dilara Fındıkoğlufor. She covered her assets with extra-long hair extensions that strategically cascaded down the barely-there gown.
Olivia Wilde also took a note from the nearly-naked playbook ... sporting an ethereal sheer dress from Chloé Spring/Summer 2025 collection that used ruffles on its plunging neckline to cover her chest.
Music and Hollywood collided in the most epic way, with Beyoncé and Jay-Z throwing their legendary Oscars after-party -- and, of course, the A-list crowd didn't disappoint.
The party lit up L.A.'s Chateau Marmont Sunday night, with Tina Knowles serving family glam, Keke Palmer making a fierce entrance, and Timothée Chalamet brushing off his Oscar loss -- though with Kylie Jenner by his side, he was still winning.
Vin Diesel was suited, booted, and revved up -- fast and furiously making his way into the star-studded soirée to party with Taraji P. Henson, Karrueche Tran, and more.
The Oscars weren’t just about the big-time names -- celebrations were widespread, and we caught up with the winners of one major category who seized the moment to drop some solid advice for the next gen.
Check it out -- Molly O'Brien, Lisa Remington, and the rest of the crew were all smiles, proudly dangling their Oscar out of their car window, shouting to us from the rooftops that they won Best Documentary Short Film for "The Only Girl in the Orchestra."
They told us they were an all-women team, making their win even more historic -- and you’ve got to check out the vid, because they also dropped some major wisdom on what it takes for female filmmakers to thrive in the industry.
The 2025 Academy Awards mark the end of another exciting awards season ... and, the A-listers in attendance brought their best to the biggest night in Hollywood.
Oscar nomineeDemi Moore stunned in a sleeveless silver gown ... glittering under the bright lights of the carpet -- while Selena Gomez looked like a golden statue herself in a rose gold gown. Miley Cyrus showed off her slender frame in a black dress.
Timothée Chalametbrought a bit of sunshine in a handsome yellow suit while Ben Stiller dressed in a much more traditional black one.Jeff Goldblum showcased his own unique style in a white dinner jacket and a colorful, feathery undershirt
Kieran Culkin hinted he's about to be booked and busy ... in bed! The actor claimed his wife owes him two more children as part of a deal they made contingent on him winning an Oscar, which he secured at Sunday's show.
He put his wife Jazz Charton on the spot last night as he accepted his first-ever Academy Award for his supporting performance in "A Real Pain" onstage at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre ... reminding her about the deal they made back in 2024 about having a third kid.
Apparently, she promised him a third child if he won an Emmy -- not thinking he would. He ended up taking home the trophy for best actor for HBO’s "Succession" in 2024.
Adrien Brody had to overcome a sticky issue involving chewing gum after he was announced the winner in the Best Actor category at the 2025 Academy Awards.
Brody attended Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood with his girlfriend, Georgina Chapman, who saved the day after her man won the huge honor.
Check out video, which shows the moment Adrien walks toward the stage to accept his Oscar statue after Cillian Murphy announced his victory for his leading role as architect László Tóth in the film, "The Brutalist."
Michelle Trachtenberg was left out of the in memoriam segment of the Academy Awards just days after her shocking death -- and, fans aren't happy about it.
The in memoriam segment -- which kicked off with a touching tribute from Morgan Freeman to the recently deceased Gene Hackman -- paid tribute to many people who did pass away last year ... including Maggie Smith, James Earl Jones and David Lynch.
However, Michelle wasn't included among their ranks ... and, social media users are outraged by the snub.
Diane Warren has just joined an exclusive club she probably never wanted to be in ... 'cause she just tied the record for most Oscars losses without a win -- with a catch.
The singer-songwriter -- who was given an Honorary Academy Award back in 2022 -- was up for Best Original Song for her track "The Journey" from "The Six Triple Eight" ... but, she lost to "El Mal" from "Emilia Pérez."
The loss marked the 16th of Warren's career ... which ties her with sound engineer Greg P. Russell for most official nominations lost without ever winning a golden statue.
Giorgio Armani held a pre-Oscars soiree Saturday night ... bringing out a massive contingent of big-name stars to party hard, including Samuel L. Jackson and Adrien Brody.
TMZ obtained exclusive video from inside the Beverly Hills celebration, where Samuel and Adrien mingled with Kristen Bell, Georgina Chapman, Dolph Lundgren, and John Lithgow.
In the video you see Samuel laughing with party guests while John and Adrien also mingle inside and chat with guests.
Eiza Gonzalez,Madelyn Cline, and Lucas Gage were also part of the line up -- along with Cooper Koch, Natalia Bryant, Marsai Martin, Barry Frediani and LaKeith Stanfield.
Liam Payne was honored for his contributions to music and his lasting impact on the industry during a UK award show over the weekend.
During the BRIT Awards on Saturday, host Jack Whitehall honored LP saying ... "Last October, we woke to the devastating news that Liam Payne had tragically passed away."
He continued ... "He achieved so much in the short time that he was on this Earth, and was not only a supremely gifted musician, but an incredibly kind soul who touched the lives of everyone he came into contact with."
Hollywood's elite are warming up for the Oscars with pre-parties all over the city of Los Angeles ... with the best of the biz out to play ahead of the glitz and glam to come later tonight.
Everyone wanted in on the big party ... autograph seekers and fans were seen outside the party trying to get pics with all of the stars as they came and went from the party for Hollywood's biggest night.
