Jennifer Lopez Still Rockin' Wedding Ring on Bday Week ... No Ben Affleck in Sight

Jennifer Lopez is celebrating her birthday week out in the Hamptons without Ben Affleck around whatsoever -- but there's still a remnant of their marriage in the picture.

The triple-threat entertainer has been out on the East Coast for a little while now, and it looks like she might be sticking around there through her 55th birthday -- which falls on a Wednesday this week -- on account of the fact she was out and about there Monday.

J Lo was photographed cruising around town in a cozy cardigan with a midriff top underneath -- all color-coordinated of course -- but notably ... her wedding ring was on her finger.

Ryan Reynolds My Fourth Child's Name Is ... Surprises 'Deadpool' Crowd

Ryan Reynolds celebrated the NYC premiere of his new movie "Deadpool & Wolverine" Monday night – and he also broke some pretty big news!

The actor hit the stage at the David H. Koch theater with the film's cast and director Shawn Levy -- and while delivering his speech, Ryan revealed the name of his youngest kid: Olin.

He then thanked his wife, Blake Lively, who was sitting in the crowd, while giving her props for her stunning tight red ensemble, calling it amazing.

'Deadpool & Wolverine' Celebs Hit NYC For Big Premiere ... But Dog Steals The Show!!!

Celebrities on the East Coast are showing up in force at the premiere for the new "Deadpool & Wolverine" action flick ... but the big takeaway here is a pooch in costume.

The usual suspects like Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Blake Lively dressed their best for Monday's event in New York City ... but all eyes were on Dogpool.

The pooch, a Pug and Chinese Crested mix named Peggy, has a part in the movie as Dogpool ... and the pup was decked out in full costume, looking super cute and adorable!!!

Movie Theater Freakout Woman Melts Down on Mom ... Son Mistakenly Sat in Seat

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A lady had a meltdown on a mom after her kid mistakenly sat in the woman's seat at the movie theater -- and the whole thing was caught on camera ... including cops showing up.

This wild scene was captured over the weekend by a TikTok user who posted part of the interaction on her account ... and it shows a moviegoer getting in her face at a Cinemark in Manchester, CT.

As you can see ... this woman who's being filmed is clearly upset about the fact that the camerawoman's son is apparently plopped down in the seat she paid for -- but her reaction to that here is pretty over the top ... as she's filmed screaming her head off about the mix-up.

Aubrey Plaza Tears ACL At WNBA All-Star Weekend ... Injured During 'Knockout' Contest

"Parks and Rec" star Aubrey Plaza entered WNBA All-Star Weekend with two healthy knees ... but she left it with just one after an unfortunate mishap amid all the festivities.

According to the All-Star Game's broadcaster, Ryan Ruocco, Plaza suffered a torn ACL while playing in a spirited game of "Knockout" at the Phoenix Mercury's practice facility just hours before Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and A'ja Wilson tipped off their Team WNBA vs. Team USA exhibition clash.

Plaza still somehow mustered up the strength to catch the game at the Footprint Center ... although she needed an ice pack and a crutch to get through the night.

SEAN KANAN I'm Hearing 'COBRA KAI' SPIN-OFF Talk ... They Can Count Me In!!!

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Sean Kanan's been kicking it in the 'Karate Kid' universe for 35 years, and isn’t about to slow down -- 'cause he's got his ear to the ground with all the buzz around a potential "Cobra Kai" spin-off.

We caught up with Sean in West Hollywood, and the actor -- famous for playing villainous Mike Barnes in 1989’s "The Karate Kid Part III" -- tells us he's totally on board with a streaming spin-off if it gets the green light.

Sean reprised his role in 'CK' season 6, which just dropped, and he tells us he's been loving the chance to reconnect with the OG 'Karate Kid' crew, including Ralph Macchio and Billy Zabka.

Hollywood Celebs Happy Joe Biden's Backing Down ... Some Slam For Late Exit

Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential election made waves across the country ... and Hollywood was no exception -- with stars sharing their thoughts on social media.

Numerous bold-faced names posted their reactions to JB stepping down this morning -- and, while some thanked the prez for his service, others are slamming his announcement and calling on him to resign

Barbra Streisand came out quickly after the news ... thanking Biden for his significant achievements in his one term as president -- while Cardi B gloated about how she called this happening weeks ago.

Celebrity Scramble Guess Who!

Hidden behind this squiggly-browed bro is an American actor and Hollywood hunk known from films like "Top Gun: Maverick". Put your celeb knowledge to the test, and see if you've got what it takes to detangle this mashed-up star!

His nose appears to be a tad twisted in this photo ... quite fitting for his newest movie, which premiered earlier this week. And in reality, he's got a chiseled jawline, and a full moon and rock-hard abs that nearly broke the internet last year!

If there's "Anyone But You" that can figure this out, it's definitely Sydney Sweeney.

Whitney Rydbeck Dead at 79 ... 'Friday The 13th,' Famous Seat Belt PSAs

Whitney Rydbeck -- an actor known for his appearance in a 'Friday the 13th' film and several major sitcoms -- has died ... according to his longtime friend.

The actor passed away early last week according to his friend, director Tommy McLoughlin, who just posted the news a couple days ago ... saying the world lost a truly funny comedian and kind-hearted friend.

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The Hollywood Reporter spoke with McCloughlin as well ... who told them he died from prostate cancer complications while in hospice care in Chatsworth, California.

Luke Combs and Glen Powell Cold Beer Calling Their Names ... Shotgun Onstage w/ 'Twisters' Cast!!!

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Luke Combs started a beer storm onstage last night ... shotgunning brews with some big Hollywood stars -- namely, the cast of "Twisters."

The country singer-songwriter brought out the movie's stars during his "Growin' Up and Gettin' Old" tour spot at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey Friday night ... and, check out the clip 'cause they came prepared.

The cast -- led by stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones -- walked out in front of the thousands of screaming fans with their beer cans already punctured and ready to rip.

Chet Hanks MTV 'Surreal Life' Perfect Fit For Me ... Parents Tuning In!!!

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Chet Hanks is explaining why he's finally doing reality TV after years of offers coming his way ... and Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are a big reason why he's popping his cherry.

Chet tells TMZ ... he turned down tons of reality TV opportunities over the years because the shows felt too negative, dramatic and messy ... until MTV came calling with a spot on "The Surreal Life."

After doing his homework and vibing with the producers, Chet says he felt good about joining the cast ... and a discussion with his parents pushed the deal across the finish line.

What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!

"But first, let me take a selfie" ... at least that's Penn Badgley's MO! Find your best lighting and see if you can pick up the sneaky switcharoos in these two photos. You may want to phone a friend!

While filming "You" in New York City earlier this week, the actor was snapped taking a #selfie with a hyped crowd. Penn was buttoned up and tightly buckled, but can you pull off the discreet changes?

Put one foot in front and walk towards Mr. Badgley ... You've got this!

**HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Penn Badgley photos!**

GLEN POWELL Found His Rescue Pup on IG ... Raises Rescue Org's Profile

Glen Powell welcoming little pup Brisket into his life while he was filming "Twisters" is having a paw-sitive impact, not just on Glen and Brisket, but on the rescue org that helped connect them.

Samantha Peraino, Head of Operations for The Labelle Foundation, tells TMZ the whole process kickstarted when someone from the actor's team slid into their IG DMs after they posted a gallery back in June 2023, revealing the 10 ½-week-old puppy up for adoption.

She says Glen's rep notified them of his interest and asked about the next steps. Glen then filled out an application and met the pup in person, and it was love at first bark. He then paid the $700 adoption fee (which includes chipping and spaying/neutering) to make it official ... and they hooked up shortly thereafter.

'Suicide Squad' Star Joel Kinnaman Global Tech Outage Ruined My Flight ... I Slept On Airport Floor!!!

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Count Joel Kinnaman among the mass of air travelers grounded by a massive tech outage ... he got stuck in an airport overnight, and had to use the ground as a mattress.

We got the 'Suicide Squad' star Friday at LAX and our photog asked him how the outage impacted his travel plans ... and Joel told us about his nightmare situation, which a helluva lot of other people also went through to cap off the week.

The weary traveler says it took him almost 24 hours to get across the country ... because his flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles was delayed due to the tech snafu -- so he was right there with everyone else suffering through it.

GLEN POWELL I'M PUMPED TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL ... Gotta Make Ma & Pa Proud

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Glen Powell's crushing it in Hollywood -- but he's got other priorities these days that have nothing to do with movies ... like trading a bit of the spotlight to hit the books.

We got the A-list actor outside NYC's ABC Studio Thursday -- and we asked him about his recently-revealed plans to enroll at the University of Texas at Austin ... where he'll be gunning for a degree in Radio, Television and Film.

Glen tells us he's doing this to finish what he started -- sounds like he hit the pause button on school to pursue a career in front of the camera -- but he's got other people to please too.

Anne Hathaway Dances Like No One Is Watching ... At Taylor Swift's 'Eras' Tour

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Anne Hathaway is proving she's a major Swiftie ... dancing her heart out at Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour stop in Germany, and she's got some serious moves!

The actress was filmed in the VIP section at the VELTINS-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany Friday -- where she was having the time of her life. As Taylor belts out her hit "…Ready For It?," AH jumps up and down while throwing her hands in the air.

It's clearly Anne, too ... as the starlet was spotted earlier in the evening wearing the same outfit -- which includes a white jacket and yellow sunglasses. So yeah, people noticed her.