Jon Voight Proud of Angelina Jolie's Tony Win ... Granddaughter Made It Happen!!!

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Jon Voight's super stoked his daughter Angelina Jolie won her first Tony Award ... a win he says may not have happened had his granddaughter not found the play!

We caught up with the legendary actor at LAX and asked about his daughter's big win for producing 'The Outsiders.' JV's over the moon for his kiddo.

Voight explains how Angie got involved with the project ... crediting his granddaughter Vivienne for watching the play multiple times before it landed on Broadway and convincing her mom to check it out.

L.A. Stilt House Iconic Home From 'Heat' Sells

The famed Stilt House from Michael Mann's crime film "Heat" has a new owner ... as someone has nabbed up the notable property for a pretty penny.

The iconic East L.A. home -- which was featured in a pivotal scene in the Robert De Niro and Al Pacino-led classic -- was sold last Friday for $1,075,000. The sale came 2 months after the home hit the market for $1.18 million.

The property, which is built on a cliff in the L.A. area, is more than worth the Benjamins ... with gorgeous views of the city -- you can even see Catalina Island on a clear day. The home has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2,016 square feet of living space. The property sits on a 10,000 square foot lot.

Celine Dion 'Heart Goes On' at Cello Concert ... Honored w/ 'Titanic' Tribute

Celine Dion felt the love this weekend ... 'cause a world-class cellist honored her with a rendition of her "Titanic" theme -- and safe to say she's never gonna let go of the memory.

The singer-songwriter attended HAUSER's "Rebel With a Cello" show at Wynn Las Vegas Saturday night ... if you don't know, HAUSER's a prominent cello player from Croatia.

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Celine got applause when she arrived at the venue ... so, clearly, it was no secret she was in the crowd -- and, HAUSER played "My Heart Will Go On" as a way to honor the music legend.

Tom Cruise Bonds Big Time With Travis Kelce ... During Taylor Swift Concert

Tom Cruise's appearance at Taylor Swift's London concert on Saturday was not only a huge hit with fans ... but he was also super popular with the pop star's boyfriend, Travis Kelce.

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The Need For ERAS!!!

Check out the video ... Tom was sitting in a VIP box while grooving to Taylor's music with a big smile on his face. Travis was also grinning while standing behind Tom and placing both hands on his shoulders.

Travis then leaned in and said something to Tom, prompting a little laugh from the acting legend. Tom then patted Travis' hand as a friendly gesture.

'Euphoria' Star Nika King Thrilled For Season 3 ... But Is She Actually Comin' Back???

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Nika King says she's stoked the long-awaited third season for "Euphoria" is finally back on track ... but at this point, it's a little unclear if she's even gonna be part of the new season.

We talked to the actress after HBO honchos confirmed the hit show was back in production, and there'd be a time jump in the story ... which Nika says she's all for, considering how long it's been since Season 2 ended.

It makes sense -- especially since cast members have changed in real life ... not to mention the passing of Angus Cloud.

'X-Men' Writer Agrees With Alan Cumming 'X2' Was 'Gay' ... Bigotry Was the Point

Alan Cumming recently called his 'X-Men' movie "X2" the gayest flick he's ever made ... and someone else involved with the superhero film agrees ... the writer!

David Hayter, who penned "X-Men" and "X2" ... tells TMZ ... he loved hearing AC's take ... 'cause the dude who played the mutant Nightcrawler is 100% right ... the 2003 movie is pretty gay -- for an important reason!

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Here's the deal... the film actor and Broadway star -- out since 1998 -- reflected on his diverse career, highlighting "X2" ... proudly calling it the "gayest film I've ever done, and that's me saying it" ... noting he believes the storyline is an allegory for queerness.

Celebrity Scramble Guess Who!

"Stare blankly ahead" at this mashed-up macho man and you may just score a touchdown! Can you put your celeb knowledge on the line(backer) and guess the unknown star in the altered photo?

This Hollywood icon first rose to fame looking AND playing fierce on the field, however today you can watch him on your screens offering some wisdom backstage... that is until Heidi Klum gives her two cents!

If you still aren't sure, today marks 20 years since playing one of his most iconic roles ...

"Making my way downtown, walking fast, faces pass and I'm homebound!"

Michael Shannon No Hopping On A Hog ... Asked Not to Ride One

Michael Shannon didn't cut up the open road on "The Bikeriders" set ... in fact, he wasn't allowed anywhere near the bikes during filming -- so says the director.

Jeff Nichols -- who directed the film starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy, Mike Faist and Shannon -- says despite MS' biker persona in the flick he never hopped on a motorcycle ... 'cause he just wasn't interested.

On the "Reelblend" podcast, Nichols says the actors had to go through extensive training to get up on the hogs ... but, Shannon skipped out and therefore wasn't allowed to ride.

Jason Biggs Wife Didn't See 'American Pie' Before Wedding ... 'Horrified' After Watching!!!

Jason Biggs is lucky his wife didn't watch "American Pie" until after they said their vows ... 'cause she says she was totally "horrified" by the flick -- even if she did laugh.

Jenny Mollen -- who married Biggs way back in 2008 -- told the New York Post she hadn't gotten around to watching the 1999 classic when she first met her future husband ... adding she considered herself too "highbrow" to consider it.

That changed in the first year of their when JM finally sat down to watch it with the actor -- and, thank goodness she waited 'cause she might not have given Biggs

Tom Cruise Attends Taylor Swift's Eras Tour ... Misses Suri's Graduation

Tom Cruise engaged in some risky business Saturday ... hitting up Taylor Swift's London show -- after skipping his daughter's high school graduation.

Swifties captured TC walking into Wembley Stadium for Night 2 of the show ... and, check out the clip, 'cause he's got time for just about every fan he passes -- slowing down to say hello and take pics with excited fans.

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He's clearly the life of the party ... big grin gleaming as he makes his way toward what we imagine's a swanky, private area to watch Taylor perform.

Billy Zane Actors Need Pay For Emotional Parts ... Body Feels Traumatic Roles!!!

Billy Zane says emotional acting can be just as difficult as high-flying physical stunts ... arguing both take a toll on the body -- so, performers need to be paid fairly for each.

The actor sat down for a recent conversation with Entertainment Weekly where he reflected on playing the title character in Lifetime's "Devil on Campus: The Larry Ray Story" ... and, he says portraying the convicted sex trafficker did a number on his psyche.

BZ says even playing a role -- secondhand diving into the darkness -- is a lot for actors ... adding the body recognizes all the chemical reactions it's going through, and it does affect you physically, so a few extra bucks ain't outta line.

Jonathan Majors Embraced at Tearful Impact Awards By Big Stars

Jonathan Majors was honored Friday night at the Impact Awards for his perseverance after he was convicted of domestic assault last year -- and the actor delivered a moving acceptance speech.

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Majors hit the fourth annual "Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards 2024" in Bev Hills with his actress girlfriend, Meagan Good, and a slew of other celebs, including Tiffany Haddish, Cardi B and Sharon Stone.

When motivational speaker Iyanla Vanzant called him to the stage for his "Perseverance Award," Majors stood up before the mic and addressed the star-studded crowd for more than 15 minutes.

ANDY COHEN DEFENDS J LO AFTER MEGHAN MCCAIN SHADE!!!

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Andy Cohen's swooping in to defend Jennifer Lopez -- this after Meghan McCain added fuel to the star's online hate brigade by shading her big time.

The Bravo star went on his 'Daddy Diaries Podcast' Friday to say he's baffled by the mean social media backlash towards Lopez lately amid her personal woes -- and also blasted a particularly harsh article about the singer's "unlikeability factor."

Andy shared his own firsthand experience with J Lo ... saying she's made 4 guest appearances on 'Watch What Happens Live' -- and he insists ... there was absolutely no drama whatsoever with her during those times.

'Yellowstone' Neal McDonough Costner's Exit Was Just Bad Timing ... It's Between Him and Taylor

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Neal McDonough is weighing in on Kevin Costner's "Yellowstone" exit -- saying it really was just bad timing ... although, he notes the issue is between KC and Taylor Sheridan, which seems to hint at something deeper.

We talked to the 'Yellowstone' actor -- who starred opposite Kevin on the hit show for a handful of episodes back in the day -- and he told us on "TMZ Live" Friday that Kevin isn't BS'ing when he says there were scheduling issues that forced him to bounce.

Take a listen ... Neal explains that Kev was, in fact, busy for his new western movie 'Horizon' -- and because the last season of 'Yellowstone' took a while to get going in terms of production ... it was ultimately impossible for the leading man to stay on.

Jennifer Lawrence Starring In New Murder Mystery ... Inspired By 'Housewives'!!!

Jennifer Lawrence is going the murder mystery route for her next starring role ... a film for Apple that's apparently inspired by 'The Real Housewives' franchise, which is totally fitting.

The actress is set to play the lead in a flick called "The Wives" -- which she's also producing, BTW -- and words is ... it's a classic whodunnit, where J Law will get to play a typical housewife in the vein of the Bravo world.

There aren't a lot of other details yet about Jennifer's new movie ... it was announced Friday and it's still being developed, so the plot isn't quite finished and there's no shoot date. Still ... the fact Jen's doing a 'Housewives' thing is honestly perfect casting, 'cause she's a huge fan!

Alec Baldwin 'Rust' Armorer Won't Be Forced to Testify ... In His Manslaughter Trial

The jury in Alec Baldwin's upcoming involuntary manslaughter trial likely won't hear from the movie's armorer ... because the judge overseeing the case won't force her to take the stand.

Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer decided Friday Hannah Gutierrez-Reed does not have to testify during Alec's trial -- although she may still get called by the prosecution. It's a little complicated, but long story short ... HGR's attorney made clear Hannah doesn't wanna cooperate and testify against Alec.

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When the judge was made aware that she would invoke her Fifth Amendment right if called to the stand -- she decided he wouldn't force the issue ... although, she could still be called. Prosecutors suggested they could hit her with more jail time ... so TBD.