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Jonathan Majors is expressing heartbreak after Marvel officially announced Robert Downey Jr. as the franchise's new villain ... pivoting away from his Kang the Conqueror character.

We caught up with the actor in West Hollywood Tuesday, where he explained why the RDJ Dr. Doom news was bittersweet for him. As he put it ... Dr. Doom's introduction into the MCU is pretty cool, but he loved playing Kang -- and so, it's only natural he's bummed about Marvel's redirection.

Though, some fans have felt Jonathan being blacklisted from the MCU has been too harsh of a punishment ... given he was found guilty of misdemeanor assault and harassment and given no jail time.

The 2024 Paris Olympics is serving up some serious star power -- major celebs are getting snap-happy at the hottest ticket in town ... and exhibit A is in this photo right here.

Margot Robbie teamed up with her "Barbie" pal Greta Gerwig for an epic star-studded meet-up bonanza ... which included Tom Cruise and directors Steven Spielberg and Christopher McQuarrie, all of whom came together for a photo-op out in Paris.

It’s a mega celeb line-up all in one shot -- like the iconic 2014 Oscars selfie, but with a more laid-back vibe.

Pauly Shore is still gung ho on making a Richard Simmons biopic happen ... even though the beloved fitness guru is now dead.

The actor-comedian was at LAX Monday when a photog asked him the latest on Pauly's pet project ... which he's been trying to film for a while now.

Pauly says the biopic is still moving forward despite Richard's recent death ... though there is a holdup in terms of financing.

Josh Hartnett's diving into scary moments in his past ... revealing he left Hollywood because he was being stalked -- including by a man he says once arrived at his location with a gun.

The actor spoke with The Guardian via Zoom from his estate in Hampshire, England ... a sprawling countryside where he lives with his wife partly because living in L.A. started to feel too dangerous.

JH says it's not the only reason he left L.A. about 20 years ago ... but, it didn't help that people started showing up at his house.

Robert Downey Jr. stunned fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe when it was announced Saturday that he would play Doctor Doom in a new 'Avengers' film – and the big reveal was done in classic comic book fashion!

The legendary actor showed up as the infamous supervillain in a green costume with a mask over his face at the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con Saturday night. The packed audience had no idea Robert was behind the silver mask as he stood front and center onstage before other hooded figures.

Check out the video ... Robert suddenly ripped off his mask and spread his arms like wings while triumphantly staring into the crowd. The fans went totally nuts, cheering and clapping and shooting cell phone footage of the incredible moment.

Channing Tatum's already finished off his 'Last Dance' as Magic Mike in last year's trilogy-completer ... but, every dancer loves an encore -- and CT just gave his in Las Vegas.

The actor took the SAHARA Las Vegas stage Friday night where "Magic Mike Lives" gets fans hot and bothered five days a week in Sin City ... joining the crew for their encore.

Check out the clip ... there are a ton of sweaty, shirtless men onstage -- having a heck of a good time, bouncing around and shaking it for the dudes and ladies in the crowd.

The people behind "Cocaine Shark" are totally amused by news of real-world sharks testing positive for coke, telling TMZ it's a case of life imitating art ... and art imitating life.

Filmmaker Bret McCormick says the bizarre news about some sharks in Brazil is great for him 'cause all those concerned about drug contamination in the waters will be curious to see if his film offers any solutions for a potential real-life crisis.

Translation: Bad PR for sharks is great publicity for him!

Angelyne's still trying to get a filmed version of her story out into the world -- now resorting to raising cash any way she can ... yeah, fans with an underwear fetish are gonna like this.

TMZ has learned the '80s icon -- who rose to fame with a series of memorable billboards in and around the L.A. area -- is selling her used panties on the popular selling site 32 Auctions ... putting her unmentionables on the market for anyone willing to pay for 'em.

32 Auctions has 7 pairs of Angelyne's undies ... with starting bids at $375 a pop -- with a $750 "buy now" button for anyone who worries other creeps are ready to snatch up this NSFW memorabilia.

Comic-Con fans at the "Deadpool & Wolverine" panel this week got way more than they bargained for when all the movie’s cameo stars crashed the stage ... spoilers ahead, y'all.

It all kicked off Thursday in Hall H down in San Diego -- with Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Corrin, director Shawn Levy, and Marvel honcho Kevin Feige treating the audience to the movie's screening Thursday ... before RR upped the ante by bringing out the movie’s guest stars together in one place for the first time, which we have on video.

We said it once, but we'll repeat it here again ... DO NOT KEEP READING IF YOU DON'T WANNA KNOW! Good? Okay, good ... let's proceed.

Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are getting freaky in a cherry red convertible, and if that kinda thing gets you all revved up ... you're probably a big ol' "Freaky Friday" fan excited about the sequel.

The dynamic duo filmed a scene Thursday for the long-anticipated "Freaky Friday 2" in Downtown L.A. -- hopping in a stylish muscle car and speedily pulling away during multiple takes in the hot summer sun.

Check out the clips we got showing Lindsay riding shotgun while Jamie's behind the wheel, going from 0 to ... well, probably only about 35 mph, but she does lay down some rubber!

Austin Butler's still sounding like Elvis Presley two years after the movie's release, and it's just a part of him now ... so says supermodel Cindy Crawford.

Cindy -- whose daughter Kaia Gerber is in a relationship with the Golden Globe winner -- talked about Butler's learned Southern Twang during Wednesday night's "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen" ... saying she had no idea the dude was from Anaheim!

Cindy says she thinks Austin spent so long mimicking Elvis, he absorbed the accent ... and, now it's just a part of him.

Tyler Perry's not letting anyone tell him which stories matter ... firing off a few shots at "highbrow negroes" ... who think only certain Black stories should be told.

The actor/director chatted with Keke Palmer on her podcast Wednesday about staying true to his authentic voice ... while critics regularly fire off about his modes of storytelling -- specifically, the characters he uses to tell his stories.

TP says he feels God's put him in the place he's at to tell stories ... and, anyone who lets the haters talk them out of that place will wake up in hell.

Hugh Jackman looked like a typical Hollywood tourist Wednesday, snapping pics on the famed Sunset Strip ... the difference is, he was shooting a billboard with his mug plastered over it!

The Aussie actor was having a blast with his own hype ... jumping out of an SUV on Sunset as his bodyguard snapped pics of him in front of a giant "Deadpool & Wolverine" billboard.

Hugh shared a pic from his photo shoot on his IG ... so if you missed seeing him IRL, you can still check out his fun moment. And yes, we know ... this was intentional promotion for the flick.

Timothée Chalamet is channeling his inner Bob Dylan in the biopic "A Complete Unknown" -- and yes, that's actually him singing in the first teaser trailer!

It's TC like you’ve never seen him before -- guitar in hand, belting out the icon's 1963 folk hit “A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall" ... while playing young Bob as he rises to stardom in 1960s NYC.

While BD will always be the OG, Timothée definitely gives it his best shot -- after all, he was all in for this rockstar gig ... even taking special guitar and vocal lessons to nail that unique Dylan sound.

Halle Berry is marking the 20th anniversary of her titular role in "Catwoman" ... by ditching her top and taking photos with a couple pussy cats.

HB just posted a series of pics, and she's topless and using two rescue kitties to cover up her exposed body ... particularly upstairs.

Halle's wearing nothing but some black panties and a black and silver cat eye mask ... which pairs nicely with the black and white felines in her photos.

Jon Voight's reconciliation with his daughter Angelina Jolie may be short-lived ... 'cause the veteran actor just put her political beliefs on blast on the issue of the Middle East.

In a wide-ranging interview with Variety, JV addressed his and Angie's differing opinions on the Israel-Hamas war ... with Jon slamming AJ as being "influenced by antisemitic people."

He says he believes Angelina has been fed propaganda by the United Nations, where she once served as an ambassador for the UN's refugee agency.