Cory Hardrict Tyler Perry Wrote A 'Divorce' Classic!!! Rotten Tomatoes 0% Score Is Fake News

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Tyler Perry's "Divorce in the Black" is the hottest thing on Amazon Prime, but it's a total bomb with critics ... as the new movie is getting trashed with a rare and extremely disrespectful 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes!!!

Cory Hardrict stars in said film opposite Meagan Good, and he's telling TMZ ... the harsh critiques haven't slowed the rave reviews from true fans one bit -- he's choosing to see nothing but love.

We spoke to Cory out in West Hollywood, where he said the epic RT score isn't changing his mood -- he even plans to work with Tyler again, but mum's the word on the new project. 🤐

Jennifer Lopez Bike Ride Sans Ben on 2-Year Anniv. ... Wedding Ring Still There

Jennifer Lopez's marking her wedding anniversary in the Hamptons ... but, it's not exactly a romantic getaway -- 'cause her man Ben Affleck is 3,000 miles away.

The singer-songwriter spent Tuesday -- the two-year mark in their marriage -- riding a bicycle around the affluent Long Island hot spot ... rockin' a pair of overalls with her entourage in tow.

J Lo accessorized with big hoop earrings ... though the jewelry that'll really catch people's eyes is the rock on her left hand -- yep, she's still got her wedding ring on.

Johnny Depp & Will Smith Hangin' in Italy ... Int'l Bromance Continues!!!

Forget the Black Pearl -- Johnny Depp is on a yacht off the coast of Italy, and Will Smith is also on board ... marking at least the second time the dudes have linked up overseas.

The 'Pirates' star and the 'Bad Boys' actor are in Italy together for their guest appearances this week at an Andrea Bocelli concert series ... and it looks like they're logging some R&R before the gig on the same vessel.

Johnny and Will were photographed aboard a fancy yacht in photos posted Tuesday by Egyptian singer Ahmed Saad ... and they also posed for a pic with German DJ Rampa.

The Lady Of Rage I Am Miss Cleo ... Call Me Now!!!

Veteran Death Row Records rapper The Lady of Rage has a new movie on the horizon, but any mind-reader worth their mettle already knows that ... as she's playing the late, controversial TV psychic Miss Cleo!!!

On Tuesday, Lifetime unleashed the trailer for "Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall" with the "Afro Puffs" rapper transforming into the tarot-card reading, single mother who had the infomercial game on lock in the late '90s.

Miss Cleo, like Rage, hailed from Los Angeles and according to the film, was once raking in $24 million a month for the Psychic Readers Network that employed her "services" ... before the FCC swooped in with allegations of fraud.

Rob Lowe Tom Cruise KO'd Me Back In The Day ... Boxing During 'Outsiders'

Rob Lowe is sharing his favorite Tom Cruise story ... and it ends with Rob being knocked out cold.

The actor says he and Tom used to box when they were teenagers filming "The Outsiders" way back in the day ... and Tom got the better of him in one memorable sparring session.

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As Rob recently explained on "The Rich Eisen Show" ... he was 17 years old and Tom was 18 when they filmed the movie together. He says they would work out, jog and box together while they were holed up in a hotel on location ... and the testosterone was flowing.

'TWISTERS' DIRECTOR Climate Change Not in This Story ... No Preaching to Choir!!!

When the summer blockbuster "Twisters" blows into theaters this week, don’t hold your breath for any climate change references ... as the director says he's purely focused on entertaining.

Director Lee Isaac Chung insists despite directing one of the most anticipated natural disaster flicks in ages, he’s not about making it preachy ... telling CNN he doesn't believe movies should be about heavy-handed messages.

The movie, ft. Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones is a fresh take on the 1996 classic. It centers on a retired tornado chaser who gets roped back into the action in Oklahoma, teaming up with a new squad and some fancy tech to chase storms again.

'Miss Texas' In 'Miss Congeniality' 'Memba Her?!

American actress Deirdre Quinn was in her late 20s when she played Mary Jo Wright AKA "Miss Texas" -- the southern belle representing her home state at the Miss United States beauty pageant -- in the 2000 comedy/action film "Miss Congeniality."

Deirdre shared the big screen with Sandra Bullock as the scraggly FBI agent turned beauty queen, Gracie Lou Freebush, Benjamin Bratt as the handsome swaggy FBI agent who has goo-goo eyes for Gracie, Eric, and Heather Burns as the naive baton twirler and "Miss Rhode Island," Cheryl.

Guess what she looks like now in her early 50s! 

Armie Hammer I Was Cleared By Multiple Authorities ... So Shouldn't That Be Enough?

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Armie Hammer went into detail over sexual misconduct allegations that have now dogged him for years ... telling Bill Maher he was cleared by authorities in 2 countries.

Hammer went on "Club Random" and went into detail how he was under a police microscope for 2 1/2 years, after a woman claimed he sent her graphic and violent texts about cannibalism, rape fantasies and his desire to drink her blood. The texts do not show who initiated the conversations, nor do they include the woman's part of the conversation.

He also tells Bill he went through a thorough psych evaluation and, as he says, passed with flying colors. The psych evaluation was connected with his divorce and custody proceedings.

1975 X-MEN COMIC SELLS FOR WHOPPING $170K AT AUCTION

A 1975 X-Men comic book fetched an impressive $170,000 at an auction ... marking it as the second-highest price ever paid for a '70s comic book.

ComicConnect recently sealed the deal on "Giant-Size X-Men #1," the only comic to ever score a near-perfect 9.9 from CGC.

The site's President, Vincent Zurzolo, noted that '70s comics often linger in discount bins for years before nostalgia and significance catch up -- and bump up their value.

Jason Mewes Ben Affleck's Been Radio Silent Hopes Everything's Well!!!

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Jason Mewes says he hasn't heard from Ben Affleck in a while now ... but, he's not taking it personally ... explaining everyone gets busy and wishing his buddy the best.

We caught up with the actor in Los Angeles, and ask about his old friend ... inquiring if he'd checked in on Ben since telling us he'd be shocked if Affleck and his wife Jennifer Lopez were ending their marriage.

JM says he still hasn't heard from Affleck ... adding he's been focused on spending time with his wife and kids -- though that doesn't mean he hasn't reached out.

Alec Baldwin Breaks Silence on 'Rust' Dismissal

Alec Baldwin's finally ready to talk about the his manslaughter trial ... posting a grateful tribute to his friends and fans who stuck by his sides.

The actor posted a photo to Instagram moments ago ... a profile shot from the trial -- and, given the emotion etched on his face, seems like it was taken just as the realization his legal troubles were at an end dawned on him.

Baldwin writes, "There are too many people who have supported me to thank just now. To all of you, you will never know how much I appreciate your kindness toward my family."

Bill Maher Biden Will Withdraw Because of MGS -- Mean Girls Syndrome

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Bill Maher is not only positive it's only a matter of time before President Joe Biden withdraws from the 2024 presidential race, he knows the date it's gonna happen, and it's all because of Lindsay Lohan.

The "Real Time" host is confident because, he says, we live in a country where the media, the political parties and the public live to finish people off when they smell blood in the water.

He thinks Biden will throw in the towel on August 9 -- the same date Richard Nixon resigned his presidency.

Alec Baldwin Judge Dismisses 'Rust' Case After Prosecutorial Misconduct Baldwin Weeps in Court

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5:55 PM PT -- Special prosecutor Erlinda Ocampo Johnson, who resigned during Friday's hearing, tells TMZ ... "As prosecutors we have obligations to disclose all the evidence. When I learned this morning of the existence of the evidence that had not been disclosed, I believed that the right decision was to dismiss the case. When my voice was not heard, I asked to withdraw from the case. We not only owe a duty to the people, but to the defendants accused of crimes as well. The prosecution must always be above reproach."

4:50 PM PT -- Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey gave a statement to reporters saying, “I believe that the importance of the evidence was misconstrued by the defense attorneys."

She continued, “But I have to respect the court’s decision.”

It's a stunning turn ... Alec Baldwin's manslaughter trial has come to an abrupt end as the judge dismissed the "Rust" case after finding law enforcement had concealed evidence that prevented the actor from preparing his defense.

Eddie Murphy I Tied The Knot With Paige ... Only Took Me 6 Years!!!

Eddie Murphy's officially married ... getting hitched with his longtime partner Paige Butcher.

The actor and his fiancée tied the knot in Anguilla in the Caribbean Tuesday ... according to People.

Eddie and Paige had been engaged since 2018 ... so the wedding was a long time coming.

Alec Baldwin Filmed For 'Rust' Doc at Trial ... Not TLC Reality Show

Alec Baldwin's never going to forget his manslaughter trial, because there's a filmmaker capturing his every move as part of a documentary about the "Rust" tragedy.

Ever since Alec touched down in Santa Fe, NM for his criminal trial in the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the "Rust" movie set, he's been shadowed by a woman with a video camera.

While Alec's got an upcoming reality show about his family airing next year on TLC, our sources say the woman behind the camera is NOT part of that project.

Eminem's 'Fuel' 'Get Popped Like Halyna Hutchins' ... Calls Out Baldwin, 'Rust' Shooting

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While Eminem's fans are celebrating the release of his 12th album, the family of slain "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins is probably furious over him referencing her death.

The ninth track on "The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)" is called "Fuel," and he closes the song with a verse that name drops Halyna, as well as Alec Baldwin, who is currently on trial for fatally shooting Halyna in 2021 on the set of "Rust."

Em leads up to the blistering line by bringing up guns -- "Clutchin' the nine millimeter, tuckin' the heat. Got the toaster like an English muffin. No, I mean, "Toast to" like you drink to somethin' But it's in a holster, I proceed to bust it."