BLAKE LIVELY Animated On-Set Convo With Justin Baldoni ... Fuels 'It Ends with Us' Feud Rumors

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SQUABBLING ON SET???

Blake Lively’s rumored feud with her "It Ends With Us" costar/director Justin Baldoni is all the buzz on social media -- and a video of them on-set is fueling those rumors, but one source says it's not what you think.

The clip, shot by a witness on May 17, 2023, shows Blake outside a Hoboken, NJ restaurant, looking visibly annoyed at Justin ... who we're told was directing, not acting in that particular scene with her.

It could've been creative differences or just a miscommunication ... but the clip seems to show them in the thick of some on-set drama.

Vince Vaughn I'm Celebrating My Walk Of Fame Star ... With My Fam, Mel Gibson!!!

Vince Vaughn is crashing a famous club ... because he just got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The "Wedding Crashers" star received the honor Monday ... soaking it all in alongside his family ... and Mel Gibson!!!

As you can see, Vince is looking dapper with a two-piece suit ... and Mel is much more relaxed and casual. But hey, it's Vince's big moment, not Mel's.

'Pokémon' Star Rachael Lillis Dead at 46 ... After Breast Cancer Battle

Rachael Lillis, the voice actor best known for voicing Misty, Jessie and Jigglypuff in the "Pokémon" franchise, has died ... her sister, Laurie Orr, confirmed.

The veteran performer passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday evening ... after battling breast cancer. Laurie -- who shared the news on the GoFundMe launched for her sister's care -- said she was unable to be by Rachael's side when she passed, but assured fans RL died "without pain."

She added ... "It was just this past week that she was starting to decline. This was unexpected and we are completely grief-stricken. We ask for peace, for now, as her family grieves this loss."

'Scarface' Star Ángel Salazar Dead at 69

Ángel Salazar -- best known as Al Pacino's trusted sidekick "Chi Chi" in the iconic gangster film "Scarface" -- has died, TMZ has learned.

Salazar's rep and closest friend, Ann Wingsong, tells TMZ ... the actor passed away in his sleep at his friend's Brooklyn home over the weekend.

On Sunday morning, Wingsong said, the friend went to check on Salazar in a room and found his body in bed. A cause of death was not disclosed, but the rep said Salazar suffered from heart issues.

Early in his acting career, Salazar landed the role of Chi Chi, the devoted henchman of Pacino's famous Tony Montana character in the 1983 Brian DePalma-directed film "Scarface."

Fans of the legendary movie will never forget Chi Chi saving Tony's life during the so-called "chainsaw scene." They will also never forget Chi Chi's bloody demise at the end of the flick when his back gets riddled with bullets from a hit squad hired by drug kingpin Alejandro Sosa.

Of course, Tony Montana also goes down in hail of bullets at the hands of Sosa's gun-wielding assassins.

Hulk Hogan's Former Friend Hey Affleck & Damon, Call Me ... Want to Get Facts Straight

Hulk Hogan's former close friend is not shying away from the upcoming Gawker movie ... instead he wants to collab with them ... and, he's got lots of insight 'cause he was at the center of the scandal!

A rep for Bubba the Love Sponge -- a famous radio DJ whose wife wrestled between the sheets with the Hulkster in the now-infamous sex tape -- tells TMZ ... Bubba's not currently working with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon on their movie, but he's willing to collaborate.

We're told he feels the story's already out there, so Bubba's not hiding from it ... and, he wants to ensure the pair get the facts right in their flick.

Tom Cruise Rappels Into Olympics Closing Ceremony ... Parachutes Next to Hollywood Sign for 2028 Handoff

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Well, we told you so! Tom Cruise did the honors at the end of the Paris Olympics closing ceremony, and it went down exactly like we said it would! And, it was pretty spectacular.

Tom appeared at the top of Stade de France just as H.E.R. wrapped up her amazing rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner," and yes, he rapelled down to the floor of the stadium as fans went insane.

Tom walked up to L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, who handed him the Olympic flag -- Tom hopped on a motorcycle and rode with the flag on the back outside the stadium.

'Texas Chainsaw' Andrew Bryniarski Roommate Claims Actor Blinded Him with a Slap!!!

Andrew Bryniarski -- best known for his role as Leatherface in 2003's 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' -- has been ordered to stay away from his former roommate.

A judge ordered the actor to stay 100 yards away from Lance Berg, who says he and Andrew were roommates. Berg claims the actor physically attacked him multiple times ... including once when Berg claims Bryniarski became so enraged over a dispute about stealing food he shoved Berg down, spraining his wrist.

In another incident, Berg says Andrew came up and slapped him so hard he went temporarily blind in one eye.

Celebrity Scramble Guess Who!

Hidden behind this squeezed and cinched photo is a Hollywood star known for her acting skills, her beauty and hands down one of Hollywood's hippest moms! Do you think you've got what it takes to guess the unknown star?

2005 is when she first stepped into the spotlight with America Ferrera ... Today, she tends to lead a more quiet life with her famous hubby, however when in the spotlight she's quite lively! And, as of this weekend, you can watch her newest romance film "It Ends With Us."

Button up your power suit and do yourself a "Simple Favor": name this celeb!

Tim Blake Nelson I Respect Ya, Scorsese ... But You're Dead Wrong About Marvel!!!

Tim Blake Nelson's taking film legend Martin Scorsese to task ... saying he respects the famed director -- but, that doesn't mean he thinks he's right about Marvel.

The actor -- who played a small role in the 2008's "The Incredible Hulk" -- spoke with Variety about the seminal cinematic universe Scorsese just can't stand ... saying he believes it's cinema.

Nelson says he believes Marvel movies meet the threshold because they transport the viewers back to their youth ... allowing the audience to lose themselves in the flick.

Harris-Walz Campaign We Don't Want DNC To Be Too Hollywood

Major celebrities are working behind the scenes to secure prominent appearances at the upcoming Democratic National Convention ... but the Kamala Harris campaign isn't accommodating everyone ... for fear of making the DNC feel too Hollywood.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … the Harris-Walz campaign wants to be smart about celebrity involvement, and is working hard to avoid the Chicago-based DNC being painted as a "Hollywood liberal elite" event.

Our sources say the campaign feels Hillary Clinton gave celebrities too big a platform back in 2016 and it backfired on her ... and they don't want to overdo the Hollywood aspect to the point where it turns off everyday folks.

Christina Ricci Don't Haggle with Wednesday Addams ... Gets $2.2M Asking Price for L.A. Home!!!

Christina Ricci's walking away from her home sale with exactly what she wanted ... taking millions with her to a new pad, as she got every dollar of her original listing price.

Our real estate sources say Christina sold her home in the L.A. suburb of Woodland Hills for $2.249 million, the exact price she asked when she put it on the market back in June.

Ricci's house was only on the market for 50 days -- not every celeb is that lucky -- before someone snatched up the 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home in the popular neighborhood.

Dennis The Elevator Tenant In 'Pretty Woman' 'Memba Him?!

American actor Patrick Richwood was 27 years old when he was cast as Dennis -- the sweet, nerdy and sprucely dressed elevator tenant -- in the classic 1990 romantic comedy "Pretty Woman."

Richwood shared the big screen with A-list actors including Richard Gere as the successful millionaire businessman, Edward Lewis, Julia Roberts as the lady of the night who turned into the ultimate love interest, Vivian Ward and Jason Alexander as the creepy lawyer, Philip Stuckey.

Almost a decade after playing the elevator tenant, Patrick took on a role in "Runaway Bride" -- another Richard Gere and Julia Roberts classic!

Guess what he looks like now!

Blake Lively Side Boob Suits Me Well!!!

Blake Lively is living the no-bra life across the pond ... showing some serious side boob under her unbuttoned suit jacket.

The actress was oh so close to freeing the nipple Thursday in London, where she's promoting her new movie "It Ends With Us."

Blake's looking pretty damn braless under her floral suit, and left her jacket open to let imaginations run wild. Nearly nude ... tastefully done, of course.

Gina Gershon Rough Sex Scene with Tom Cruise ... Almost Broke His Nose!!!

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Gina Gershon knows all about playing rough in the sack ... with Tom Cruise, no less, and she's sharing an awkward tale about her first ever sex scene with her "Cocktail" costar.

The actress had mixed emotions as she recalled the intimate on-camera moment during her appearance Wednesday on "Watch What Happens Live," where she gleefully shared behind-the-scenes factoids from filming with Tom in the '80s.

As she put it ... TC was a great scene partner and totally took care of her during her first time faking sex on cam, except for one catastrophic moment. Gina warned Tom she was "very ticklish" and told him not to go there when they filmed the scene.

Cate Blanchett For Me, 'Lord of the Rings' Was a Bunch of Baloney!!!

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Cate Blanchett's star-making role in "Lord of the Rings" wasn't as glamorous as one would imagine ... as the actress admits she was paid practically nothing for the fantasy flick.

The A-lister made the confession during her appearance on "Watch What Happens Live" Wednesday, where she left host Andy Cohen shocked when she hinted at her minimal paycheck for the 'LOTR' franchise.

Cate confessed she and her castmates weren't "paid anything" to appear in Peter Jackson's trilogy back in the early '00s.

Hulk Hogan Watch Out Ben and Matt ... You Cross the Line With Me at Your Peril!!!

Hulk Hogan can't be happy Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are doing a movie on what we're told is the "darkest period of his life," and if Ben and Matt cross the line, he's ready, willing and able to take legal action ... TMZ has learned.

B&M are producing a flick on the lawsuit the WWE legend filed and won against Gawker, after the site posted a sex tape video of Hogan and the wife of a friend. A racial epithet was captured on the vid. Hulk sued Gawker for invasion of privacy and in 2016 won a whopping $140 million verdict ... which eventually tanked Gawker.

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Sources connected to Hulk tell TMZ he has no involvement whatsoever in the film project and is currently "indifferent" about it. HOWEVER, if the movie treads into territory that a jury already found was protected by his right to privacy, Hulk will not hesitate to pursue legal options ... which he's clearly done before.