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The "Home Alone" house is still making people scream more than 2 decades after the Christmas movie's release ... requiring police to keep a close eye on the abode each winter.

Deputy Chief Dylan Majcher of the Winnetka, Illinois police department tells TMZ ... the famed house featured in the 'Home Alone' franchise gets an increase in police presence this time of year ... every year.

Despite the amount of time that has passed, Deputy Chief Majcher says the home is "surprisingly" still a huge draw for holiday tourists ... who come and snap pictures of the property.

Here's Ben Affleck and Matt Damon filming scenes for their new movie coming to Netflix ... and the childhood friends look happy to be working together on set again.

Ben and Matt, who have known each other since elementary school in Massachusetts, are teaming up once again for a new crime thriller coming to the streaming giant ... shooting scenes Monday on location in a Los Angeles neighborhood for their latest collab, "RIP."

Check out the photos ... Ben is wearing a muscle shirt, jeans, Nikes and has a police badge dangling between an unzipped black jacket ... and he's sharing a laugh with his buddy Matt and director Joe Carnahan.

Jim Abrahams -- one of the creators behind classic comedies like "Airplane!" and 'The Naked Gun' -- has died.

The writer, producer and director died early Tuesday morning at his home in Santa Monica ... according to his son, Joseph.

We're told Jim had been battling leukemia for 20 years, and the cancer was a contributing factor in his death. His son says Jim was in remission at one point during his cancer battle, but the disease came back and he was always battling the cancer.

Machine Gun Kelly is taking time for himself before welcoming his and Megan Fox's new addition ... speaking out about his upcoming bundle of joy for the first time.

The rapper posted an update for fans on X Monday, confirming his baby news will not keep him from making new music. As he put it ... he plans to isolate himself "in the desert next week" in order to restart his current album "from scratch."

He continued ... "When inspiration flows through me unblocked, we will reach the destination in no time. don’t worry."

Alec Baldwin is ready to leave the "Rust" film in his rearview ... admitting he's yet to see a final cut of the flick in the 3 years since tragedy struck the Western drama.

The actor admitted this to be true while attending the Torino Film Festival, where the actor remerged to receive an honor after his manslaughter case was dismissed this summer.

At the festival, Alec sat down with Variety and shut down notions that he profited from "Rust."

Here's something you don't see every day ... Jamie Foxx singing karaoke with the stars of 'Real Housewives of Atlanta.'

But, that's exactly what happened over the weekend as the Oscar-winning actor hung out with 'RHOA's Cynthia Bailey, Porsha Williams and Phaedra Parks in Miami, Florida.

Check out the footage posted Saturday to Porsha's Instagram ... Jamie is having a blast with the 'RHOA' cast and several other people at Prime 112 Restaurant.

American actress Courtney Woods was just a pre-teen when she was cast as Nicole AKA "Tie-Dye Girl" -- the strong and mighty camper at Camp Walden who can pull a yellow duffel out of a big pile with no problem -- in the 1998 family/comedy film "The Parent Trap."

Courtney shared the big screen with Lindsay Lohan as playing twins separated at birth, Annie and Hallie, Natasha Richardson as the beautiful wedding dress designer and mother from London, Elizabeth James and Dennis Quaid as the charming and wealthy vineyard owner and father, Nick Parker.

Michael Villella, the star who famously played Russ Thorn in the 1982 horror film "The Slumber Party Massacre" has died ... TMZ has confirmed.

Michael's daughter, Chloe, tells TMZ ... he passed away on Saturday afternoon due to multiple organ failure after spending over a month in the hospital.

Chloe Villella posted a tribute on Facebook Saturday with the caption ... "May you rest in peace daddy ♥️💋."

While best known for his work as Russ Thorn, Michael also starred in "Love Letters," "Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue" and "Gotham."

Robert Vito -- best known for his role in a "Spy Kids" movie and other early 2000s shows -- won't face any felony charges in his domestic violence case ... TMZ has learned.

We're told the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office decided to hand off the case to the L.A. City Attorney’s Office for potential misdemeanor charges ... after finding it didn’t meet the threshold for a felony filing.

We broke the story first -- Robert was arrested earlier this month on a felony domestic violence charge after cops were called to an L.A.-area home over an alleged incident with his now ex-GF, Lindsey Jennings.

Gladiator fashion is popping off in Hollywood with these stars showin' out in gladiator sandals, chainmail, crowns and cuffs! They may just be giving Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal a run for their gold coins 😜!

Suited up in shining armor, don't mess with celebs like Chappell Roan who slayed a silver chainmail dress, while 'Love Island'-ers Kendall Washington, Kaylor Martin, Liv Walker and Kenny Rodriguez struck gold as hot Dames and knights!

It was toga time for Avani Gregg who topped off her 'fit with a silver leaf crown and owned the throne!

Idina Menzel's looks over the years will never "EVER BRING me YOU DOWN!"

Here is a 32-year-old version of the wickedly beautiful star rockin' some "Wicked" merch in Times Square back in 2003 (left). This was the year she debuted the iconic character Elphaba on Broadway's "Wicked."

And more than two decades later, Menzel recently looked stunning and turned heads during the "Wicked" premiere at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles (right).

Needless to say, Idina is bringin' some serious magic to her endless beauty ... enough to make you green with envy!

The question here is, Good Genes or Good Docs?!

Hidden behind this cheeky-altered photo is a highly accoladed gal from across the pond who comes with an exceptional fashion sense. Given the clues, put your celeb knowledge on the line and see if you can land on the unknown star.

She scored big recognition with her performance on a popular Broadway show ... You probably haven't seen her wearing purple recently, because she's doused herself in green.

The 2024 Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix won't begin for another few hours ... but, celebrities showed up early to enjoy Sin City -- hitting The Strip as early as last night!

A ton of celebs are set to take in race day ... but, a few who have already pulled up include actor and singer Jared Leto, Chef Gordon Ramsay and 'Vampire Diaries' star Nina Dobrev -- who seems to have turned this into a couples trip with her man.

Shaun White was out in LV last night at an event for Patrón Tequila -- big smile on his face and an even bigger drink in his hand.

Sylvester Stallone may want to retire from acting and focus on painting full-time... 'cause one of his creations sold at an auction for AIDS research -- and made nearly half a million dollars.

The actor and his family hit a gala in support of amfAR -- a prominent AIDS research foundation -- at The Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas last night and, Sly brought a painting with him ... a multicolored Stallone original.

Check out the clip ... the auctioneer is asking if one of the warring bidders wants to one-up the current offer -- sitting at $410K!!!

These "Wicked" fans are sure to be 'Popular' with their fashion choices ... 'cause they showed up to the movie dressed to impress for the flick's first full opening day.

We sent a photographer down to the AMC theater at L.A.'s iconic shopping center The Grove Friday night ... and, ya gotta see the wickedly good outfits fans are wearing to the movie.

Looks like half of the audience is embracing Barbie pink while the other half is putting together their best grunge and punk ensembles ... channeling Glinda and Elphaba's distinct vibes.

Kristin Chenoweth has made clear she agrees with Ariana Grande about an aspect of the "Wicked" character they both have played ... 'cause she always thought it, too.

Here is the deal ... AG recently shared her thoughts in an interview with Gay Times that Glinda "might be a little in the closet."

Ariana's comment made its way to an IG post from E News, which is where Kristin chimed in the comment section with ... "I thought so too way back when…."