Jennifer Lopez Celebrating 1 Year with Ben Affleck ... Teases New Song!!!
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are officially one year into marriage -- the honeymoon's over -- and she's marking the milestone with a sneak peek of a new song all about him.
On Sunday night, the singer posted a couple shots from their wedding day -- both of them rocking massive smiles, of course.
In her caption she dropped some lyrics from her upcoming track, "Dear Ben Part II" ... saying, "Dear Ben, Sitting here alone / Looking at my ring ring / Feeling overwhelmed / It makes me wanna sing sing / How did we end up here / Without a rewind / Oh my, This is my life."
She threw in a couple of hashtags, too -- one being the song's title, and the other reading, "This Is Me Now," the name of her upcoming album where the track will live.
You'll recall, the OG track, "Dear Ben," came out over 2 decades ago ... on the album, "This Is Me ... Then."
As we reported, Ben and Jen tied the knot in Las Vegas in July 2022, but threw the big party at Ben's beautiful 87-acre property in Georgia the following month -- it seems she's counting the anniversary based on the GA bash, not their legal marriage day.
BTW, J Lo's upcoming album -- which doesn't have an official release date -- will be her first since "A.K.A." in 2014.
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Bradley Cooper Jewish Orgs Cool With Bernstein Portrayal ... Including Prosthetic Nose
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Bradley Cooper might be under fire after portraying Leonard Bernstein with what some are calling "Jewface" ... but some of the biggest Jewish organizations have no qualms with it.
The American Jewish Committee tells TMZ ... BC's look in the trailer for the upcoming biopic, "Maestro" -- where he's wearing an enlarged, prosthetic nose -- isn't offensive, adding, "We do not believe that this depiction harms or denigrates the Jewish community."
They say they're agreeing with Bernstein's kids, Jamie, Alexander, and Nina -- who said on X Wednesday that their pops had a big nose and "our dad would have been fine with it."
The Anti-Defamation League is echoing these opinions, telling us, "Throughout history, Jews were often portrayed in antisemitic films and propaganda as evil caricatures with large, hooked noses. This film, which is a biopic on the legendary conductor Leonard Bernstein, is not that."
As we reported, some folks online have skewered Cooper and co. for playing into the "Jewface" trope.
He's also been catching flack because Bradley, who isn't Jewish, is playing someone who is ... but that criticism is fringe and largely dismissed.
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Mark Cuban I Missed Out on Billions from Uber Passed On Early Investment
"Shark Tank" star Mark Cuban has a ton of money, but his wealth could've actually grown by a couple more BILLION if he would've taken an early opportunity to invest in Uber ... a move he's regretting to this day.
The billionaire investor and entrepreneur talked about the deal that got away on an episode last month of Kevin Hart's "Hart to Heart," saying he was offered the opportunity to put some dough into the company in 2009 -- years before the ridesharing game took off.
Mark says it was a $250k investment at a $10M valuation -- for the "Shark Tank" fans doing the math, that would've given him 2.5 percent of the company. While the other sharks might've laughed that valuation off, Mark's $250k would've been $2.25 BILLION today.
Mark says he offered to give the cash if the company was valued at $5 million, but he claims he never heard anything back ... and they eventually got someone else to fill his spot. As you can guess, he's vowing to never make a mistake like that again.
Kevin says he also had the chance to put $50k down on the brand years ago ... but thought the idea of strangers driving each other around sounded like "Murderville."
BTW, Cuban had previously invested in Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick's startup, Red Swoosh, but the stars didn't align on this one ... and it sounds like he's kicking himself over it pretty hard!
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Celebrity Scramble Guess Who!
Hidden behind this mashed-up image is a singer and actress who was born in New Mexico, grew up in Dallas, Texas and turned into a child star in the early 2000s! Don't let the swirled eyebrows get in your way from guessing this A-lister!
From "Camp Rock" to "Confident," there's no denying she's got skills for days! And when she's not belting it out, you can catch her sharing her latest tats and hairstyles ... today, she's celebrating her 31st birthday, and she's "Sorry Not Sorry" about it!
Can you unscramble the altered pic and guess the celeb?!
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Kevin Costner Here's Your White Knight ... Ready For Divorce Depo
Kevin Costner appears to be making a statement at his divorce deposition ... showing up in all white.
The "Yellowstone" star casually strolled into Saturday's depo in Santa Barbara in an all-white ensemble, keeping it cool behind some dark sunglasses and leaving the top of his dress shirt unbuttoned.
Kevin's sitting down to answer questions under oath about his divorce from estranged wife Christine Baumgartner ... and he's got his lawyer, Disso Queen Laura Wasser, in his corner.
Christine was quite the opposite on her way into the depo ... wearing a red blouse and dark slacks, with a couple fancy bags.
She was actually scheduled to arrive for her deposition after Kevin, but she showed up about a half hour before him ... and it looks like she means business.
Remember ... Kevin and Christine's divorce has gotten extremely contentious.
Most recently, Kevin's lawyers slammed Christine over their prenuptial agreement ... as there have been some signals she's going to contest the prenup on grounds she didn't understand what she was signing.
It's a good bet Wasser is going to grill Christine over the prenup ... and there's a lot on the line for Kevin's estranged wife.
If Christine challenges the prenup and the judge enforces it, she will have to return the $1.5 million Kevin already fronted her, plus pay his attorney's fees.
Kevin and Christine are also battling over how much money she'll get in child support ... but he looks at ease heading into his depo.
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Billy Porter on Hollywood Strike I've Got Venom and Rage For Studios ... But Trying To Have Grace
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Billy Porter has three things for the Hollywood studios, producers and executives he blames for the strikes ... venom, rage and a little bit of grace.
The actor was at LAX Friday when a photog asked him about the unnamed studio exec who was quoted as saying studios are purposefully delaying negotiations with the writers and actors "until union members start losing their apartments and losing their houses."
Billy unloads ... he says he's already losing his home, and his financial situation is why there are strikes in the first place ... though he's not quite going full Ron Perlman here.
Getting emotional, Billy says the strikes aren't a game ... and he's trying to have some grace about the situation he and others in Hollywood find themselves in.
At the same time, Billy says he's tried to bite his tongue because he knows all that's going to come out of his mouth is venom and rage, which he fears will not be useful to the strike's end goal.
Billy also seems to reference some of his recent interviews, like the one where he slammed Harry Styles' Vogue cover and called Anna Wintour a bitch.
For Billy, he says he's just telling the truth and is getting dragged as a result of keeping it real.
Billy says the blowback is new for him, but that won't stop him from being open, vulnerable and truthful about all topics, Hollywood strikes or otherwise.
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Jeremy Allen White, Addison Timlin Friendliest Divorce Ever!!!
Jeremy Allen White and Addison Timlin have figured out what seems to be an elusive concept in divorce generally and Hollywood divorces specifically ... parting without hate.
Jeremy and Addison both showed up for their daughter's soccer practice Friday in L.A., and at least on the surface, they seemed like a happy family.
As we reported, Addison has filed for divorce and Jeremy seems to have moved on to a new relationship with model Ashley Moore, with whom he was making out earlier this month.
Nevertheless, Jeremy and Addison, who share 2 young daughters, seemed to get along just fine, at times high-fiving and hugging each other. And they don't seem like phony hugs, either!
Apparently, this soccer team is a thing for celebs ... Hilary Duff was there as well.
When you watch Angelina/Brad, Kevin/Christine, Britney/Sam, you gotta give it to Jeremy and Addison ... they do divorce right.
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T.I. & Tiny's Daughter Zonnique Lay Off My Bro's Chompers 😁 ... If He Likes 'Em, I Love 'Em!!!
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T.I.'s son King unveiled a new set of pearly white veneers this week -- only to get attacked by internet trolls who think they're way too big for his mouth ... but now, his sister's coming to his defense.
We caught up with King's sister Zonnique with her group The OMG Girlz in NYC and asked her thoughts about her bro's new chompers, which immediately caused her to literally LOL.
Zonnique tells us King likes what he sees in the mirror, so she supports her bro, too.
King entrusted his mouth to world-renowned Colombian dentist Dr. Mario Montoya, who's worked on the likes of Kanye West, Rick Ross and Tekashi 6ix9ine. Those credentials didn't seem to matter to the internet, though, and brutal memes featuring Donkey from "Shrek" started popping up.
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King's mom, Tiny, also got her teeth done and went out of her way to defend King's mouth makeover ... assuring haters her son's still popular with the ladies. Zonnique thinks people just love commenting and reacting to things that stand out, like King's teeth.
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He'll have the chance to get the last laugh next week at his birthday party, which is shaping up to be a blowout concert in ATL with T.I. and Boosie Badazz getting onstage ... right next to King's new smile.
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Jamie Foxx Makin' A Splash In Tulum ... Vacay After Health Crisis
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Jamie Foxx clearly isn't taking life for granted after his life-threatening medical emergency ... because he's havin' a blast on vacation, and looking as healthy as ever.
The actor was spotted living it up Wednesday in Tulum, Mexico where he enjoyed a dip in a cenote -- ya know, those natural water pits in caves that put your backyard pool to shame!
Safe to say the guy's getting better every day after April's health scare, which required months of treatment, and rehab and recovery. We finally started seeing him last month, out and about in the Chicago area.
Jamie gave his fans a very promising update Wednesday, saying he's "finally startin to feel like myself ... it's been an unexpected dark journey ... but I can see the light."
He said he's someone that's incredibly grateful -- and offered up his thanks to everyone that was wishing him well in his uncertain time.
Jamie's got the right idea, BTW ... after a frightful couple of months, ya probably should follow it up with some serious R&R!!!
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Robert De Niro Celebrates 80 McCartney, Scorsese, Walken & More!!!
Robert De Niro is 80, and celebrated with some of his most famous celeb pals with a blowout bash in NYC.
The father of 7 was on hand for his bday party at hot spot Locanda Verde in The Greenwich Hotel Thursday night, he arrived with his girlfriend, 45-year-old Tiffany Chen ... and the rest of the guest list was pretty amazing.
Paul McCartney, Martin Scorsese, Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, Christopher Walken, Uma Thurman, George Lucas, Andrew Cuomo and De Niro's "The Godfather" director Francis Ford Coppola were just a few of the names in attendance.
De Niro got some love from his kiddos too, including daughter Drena -- who came to the party and sent him a sweet bday message on social media, writing, "Happy 80 you know who!"
We should note, his youngest child, Gia, who made him a father of 7 earlier this year was reportedly also at the party ... so it couldn't have been too rowdy.
Nonetheless, it's a pretty impressive milestone ... Happy Birthday!!!
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Autumn Reeser 'Memba Her?!
American actress Autumn Reeser popped off when she was in her mid-20s -- landing roles on hit TV shows like Fox's "The O.C.", where she played the attention-seeker Taylor Townsend, and the junior agent Lizzie Grant on HBO's "Entourage" -- back in the early/mid 2000s.
Some of her notable movies include playing Jane in "The Girl Next Door" starring Elisha Cuthbert back in 2004, "So Undercover" with Miley Cyrus back in 2012, and in 2016 she played Elizabeth in "Sully" alongside Tom Hanks.
To date, Autumn has acted in 13 Hallmark Channel television films.
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Michael Oher Aware Tuohys Were Conservators ... Wrote About In 2011 Book
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Michael Oher knew the Tuohy family were his "legal conservators" in 2011, despite claiming in legal docs that he just became aware this February ... and the proof is in the former NFL star's own book.
Oher wrote "I Beat The Odds: From Homelessness, to The Blind Side, and Beyond" -- a memoir that was released in 2011 -- and specifically talked about the legal relationship he had with the family.
"It kind of felt like a formality, as I'd been a part of the family for more than a year at that point. Since I was already over the age of eighteen and considered an adult by the state of Tennessee, Sean and Leigh Anne would be named as my 'legal conservators,'" Oher said.
Michael continued ... "They explained to me that it means pretty much the exact same thing as 'adoptive parents,' but that the laws were just written in a way that took my age into account. Honestly, I didn't care what it was called. I was just happy that no one could argue that we weren't legally what we already knew was real: We were a family."
Of course, it seemingly puts a hole in Oher's story. Just this week he claimed in legal documents filed in Tennessee that he only found out about the conservatorship in early 2023 ... a move his attorney alleges the Tuohy's pulled to gain "total control over Michael Oher's ability to negotiate for or enter any contract."
His beef with Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy centers around money he claims they earned from the hit movie, "The Blind Side" ... of which he says he got nothing.
However, the Tuohy's issued a statement refuting Oher's claims across the board -- forcefully denying they got rich from the film, and saying they never misled Michael about the conservatorship.
Oher's attorney asked for an accounting of money the family made through contracts negotiated on his behalf ... in what appeared to be a precursor to a lawsuit.
It'll be interesting to see what happens now that the book has resurfaced, since Oher clearly knew of the conservatorship.
We covered it all in a recent episode of The TMZ Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
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Sam Asghari Files For Divorce From Britney Spears
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Sam Asghari has wasted no time after TMZ broke the story he and Britney separated ... he has filed for divorce from his wife of 14 months, Britney Spears.
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Sam cited the usual "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for ending the marriage.
He is asking for spousal support and attorneys fees ... but on the issue of finances, there's something way more interesting.
Sam's lawyer, Neal Hersh, is making rumblings that Sam will contest the prenup. TMZ broke the story way back when ... Britney had him sign a prenup and it maintains her assets as separate property.
The docs say, "[Sam] has yet to determine the full nature and extent of the separate property assets and obligations of each party."
And there's more ... "There are various items of community and quasi-community assets and debts, the full nature and extent of which are unknown to [Sam] at this time."
It's highly unlikely the prenup would be declared invalid by a judge, but the reality is ... it's not about going to court. As one source with direct knowledge told TMZ, Britney will write a check to Sam and that will be the end of it.
Sam lists the date of separation as July 28, 2023. ET first reported the divorce filing.
TMZ broke the story ... Sam separated from Britney after they got into a blowout argument where he alleged she had cheated on him. We're told the argument was "nuclear."
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Jamie Foxx 'Startin To Feel Like Myself' ... After Medical Emergency
Jamie Foxx says he's only now starting to feel like himself again, but getting back to normal has been an "unexpected dark journey."
The Academy Award-winning actor posted his most encouraging health update to date on Instagram Wednesday, explaining he finally "can see the light." He also gave props to everyone who supported him and promised to personally thank them. He ended with a shout-out to the Almighty, writing, "GOD IS GOOD."
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A carousel of images accompanied his message, showing Jamie looking stronger than ever while sporting a white V-neck shirt, bucket hat and Aviator glasses. Many fans and celebs showered Jamie with heartwarming words of encouragement in the comments section.
Jeremy Renner, who was nearly killed in a snowplow accident, wrote, "Bless you my friend !!!❤️❤️."
Actress Octavia Spencer referenced Jamie's "GOD IS GOOD" remark, saying, "Yes He is!!! Glad you’re better." Fellow actress Garcelle Beauvais added, "God is amazing and so are you!"
As you know, Jamie suffered a major health scare in April in what his family described as a 'medical complication,' the nature of which still remains a mystery. After Jamie was released from the hospital, he was seen around Chicago, boating and hitting golf balls.
In a health update last month, Jamie said he went to "hell and back," but was now able to work, although sources later told TMZ … he’s easing back into the daily grind by not taking on all of his various projects.
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Guess Who This Baby Boy Turned Into!
Before this baby sitting at his high chair turned into an actor, he was just stickin' his tongue out at his two famous parents, stepping in as president for his school's movie club and growing up in Los Angeles, California.
Making his film debut in "The Hunger Games" back in 2012, he would reprise his role the following year alongside Jennifer Lawrence in "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire." And, he took the lead role as Hughie on the action series "The Boys." Lately, he's been quite active on Instagram sharing his support for the SAG-AFTRA strike.
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'Blind Side' Star Quinton Aaron Sandra Better Keep Her Oscar ... She Has Nothing To Do With Oher Drama!!!
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Quinton Aaron -- the man who played Michael Oher in "The Blind Side" -- is furious with those clamoring for Sandra Bullock to lose her Oscar over the new Oher drama ... telling TMZ Sports the actress has absolutely nothing to do with any of it.
The cry for Bullock to be stripped of the award gained steam on X on Tuesday ... with a bunch of users on the app saying following Oher's claims that Leigh Anne Tuohy lied to him and exploited him -- the woman who played her in "The Blind Side" should now face punishment.
Twitter Wants Sandra Bullock to Lose Her 'The Blind Side' Oscar After Oher Drama
As crazy as the opinion sounds -- the cries grew louder and louder throughout the day ... but Aaron told us he hopes all of that dies down quickly.
"To make a statement like that doesn't make any sense," Aaron said. "Sandra Bullock didn't have anything to do with the real story that we're reading as of right now."
Of course, Bullock earned the honor back in 2010 ... after she played the role of Aaron's fictitious mom in the 2009 hit flick. And, Aaron says she couldn't have been more deserving of the praise at the time.
"She gave a brilliant performance," Aaron said. "And that shouldn't be tarnished for something that had nothing to do with her."
Aaron also spoke with us about all of the new allegations surrounding the Tuohys ... and while he said he hasn't talked to them since the movie came out, he didn't get a vibe that anything nefarious was happening with regards to their relationship with Oher.
Tuohy Family Claims Michael Oher Attempted $15 Mil Shakedown Before Court Filing
"I got a good sense from all of them," he said. "They were real cool to me."
As for where things stand now with the Tuohys and Oher ... it's all gotten super ugly, as the family has now accused the former football player of trying to shake them down for $15 million.
Oher's yet to respond to those claims ... but he was adamant in a court filing on Monday that the Tuohys tricked him into getting into a conservatorship that's cost him potentially millions.