Timothée Chalamet I'm a Cha-Meleon ... First Look as Ping-Pong Pro

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Timothée Chalamet is showing off his range as an actor, at least when it comes to appearances ... he's almost unrecognizable on the set of his upcoming movie.

Check out this video of Timothée in full costume and makeup Monday in New York, where he's filming scenes for his latest project, "Marty Supreme."

The flick features Timothée playing a character inspired by professional table tennis player Marty Reisman ... and it looks like Timothée is nailing Marty's hair and glasses combo.

Jussie Smollett Always Cool w/ Lee Daniels ... Prefer to Handle Relationship Privately

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Jussie Smollett's always cool with Lee Daniels ... saying he appreciates the director giving him his big break -- and, he'd rather keep their relationship private.

We caught up with the embattled actor in New York City Friday outside a movie theater on the same day "The Lost Holliday" -- a project JS directed -- received it's wide release ... and, we had to ask about Daniels' recent comments about him.

Jussie says he's got a lot of love for LD ... admitting he appreciates the opportunity Lee gave him -- his starring role on "Empire" -- and, he doesn't like to talk about their relationship publicly 'cause it's so special to him.

Maggie Smith Gone, But Not Forgotten ... 'Harry Potter' Fans Tribute Late Legend

Maggie Smith may be gone, but she'll live on forever in the Wizarding World ... 'cause "Harry Potter" fans have been tributing her ever since her death was announced yesterday.

The legendary actress -- who played Professor McGonagall is seven of the eight films -- inspired several "Harry Potter" related tributes with one of the largest taking place outside Hogwarts ... the replica at Universal Orlando, that is.

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Check out the clip ... a group of fans congregated outside the castle -- which houses a popular ride in the theme park -- wands raised to the sky. It's an homage to the sixth 'HP' movie after Professor Dumbledore dies to ward off the darkness ... led by Maggie, of course.

Johnny Depp Bringing Back the Captain For Kids ... Dresses Up As Jack Sparrow, Visits Hospital

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Captain Jack Sparrow's back ... not in "Pirates of the Caribbean 6" necessarily -- but, Johnny Depp's resurrected the character to cheer up some kids going through a rough time.

The actor stopped by a children's hospital in San Sebastián, Spain ... dressed as his loveable pirate Captain Jack -- complete with the eyeliner, dreads and his slightly drunken walk.

Check out the video ... JD's got a cheerful hello for the doctors working hard at the locale -- appearing to drop the character later on to have a meaningful convo with some of the medical staff on-site.

Vivica A. Fox 'Lost Holliday' Only Getting Love ... Jussie Smollett's Making Career Comeback!!!

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Vivica A. Fox says her nephew Jussie Smollett has his career back on track ... claiming fans love the new movie they worked on together -- fully separating art from the artist.

We caught up with the actress at LAX on Friday ... and, we had to ask her about how audiences were receiving her new flick, "The Lost Holliday" -- and, whether opinions about Smollett have contributed to criticism of the movie.

VAF points out "The Lost Holliday" has played in theaters all over the world ... from London to New York to Los Angeles -- and, so far, she says it's only received positive reviews.

Barbara Leigh-Hunt Dead at 88 ... Known for Alfred Hitchcock's 'Frenzy'

Barbara Leigh-Hunt, a legendary actress of the stage and screen, has died ... her family has confirmed.

The British star, who was best known for appearing in Alfred Hitchcock's 1972 thriller, "Frenzy," died peacefully in her home in Warwickshire, England on Monday, Sept. 16.

She leaves behind a 7-decade-long acting legacy, which includes one of Hitchcock's most controversial movie scenes.

Maggie Smith Dead at 89 ... 'Downton Abbey,' McGonagall From 'Potter'

Maggie Smith -- a legendary actress who worked professionally for more than 70 years -- has died ... according to a statement from her family.

Her sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, released a statement ... saying Smith passed away in the hospital peacefully early Friday morning. They did not give a cause of death.

Smith's family thanked the staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and support during their mother's final days ... and asked for privacy during this trying time.

Austin Butler Teams Up With Bad Bunny On Movie Set ... Filming Gritty Scenes

Austin Butler's back in action on set, filming scenes for his new movie "Caught Stealing" -- and he's got some star-studded company, teaming up with none other than Bad Bunny.

The rapper was almost unrecognizable in a dark red hairdo and matching beard as the cameras rolled in NYC Wednesday, and Oscar nominee Austin was splattered with fake blood -- so you can bet your bottom dollar they’re diving deep into the gritty crime thriller.

Looks like they got a lot of action in the can during the evening shoot for Darren Aronofsky's upcoming film. At one point, Austin and Bunny were locked in an intense scene, cruising around in a car ... in another scene, Zoë Kravitz joined Austin in a bar setting.

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Lady Gaga Quinning At Life At London's 'Joker' Premiere ... Wacky Outfit Changes!!!

Lady Gaga was channeling full Harley Quinn vibes ... dripping in wackiness as she strutted out of the after-party for the London premiere of "Joker: Folie à Deux."

Exiting London's Nomad Hotel, the star rocked a bodysuit covered with bleeding faces stitched together, and of course, she paired it with matching stockings and towering baby blue platforms -- because when does Gaga ever do low-key?

Gaga rolled up to the after-party with her fiancé, Michael Polansky in a striped blue and beige dress, quirky checkered tights ... and, another pair of platform heels.

DIDDY HE Will TESTIFY IN CRIMINAL CASE

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Huge news in the Diddy criminal case ... he's chomping at the bit to defend himself in a federal courtroom ... and he will take the witness stand to tell his story.

Diddy's attorney, Marc Agnifilo, appears in a new TMZ Studios documentary -- "The Downfall of Diddy: The Indictment" -- which is dropping soon on Tubi ... and he tells us Diddy can't wait to testify in court.

It's a risky move ... Diddy's going to be able to tell his side of things, but he's also going to be cross-examined ... and obvious topics include the Cassie beating video, the famous "freak off" parties and accusations he blew up a car belonging to one of Cassie's exes.

Frank Grillo No, I Wasn't 'Almost Fired' From Marvel!!! 'It Was a F***in' Joke'

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Frank Grillo is clarifying his claim about his relationship with Marvel ... with the actor telling us he was not almost axed from the superhero studio.

ICYMI ... Grillo, who is best known for playing Brock Rumlow AKA Crossbones in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, said in a recent interview that he was nearly given the pink slip on 36 different occasions while working for the Disney-owned brand.

However, we caught up with the actor at LAX Airport and he made it clear his comments were taken far too literally ... defending he was just joking around about his big mouth.

Jamie Foxx Here Comes the Bride ... Walks Daughter Down Aisle

Jamie Foxx is walking around just fine a year after his major health scare ... strolling purposefully with his daughter Corinne -- and dropping her off at the altar!

The actor donned a classic tuxedo for the event, and appeared giddy as he made his way down the aisle in since-deleted photos posted to Instagram by actress Garcelle Beauvais Sunday.

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Corinne wore a white dress with a floral pattern ... and, said "I do" to marrying her partner Joe Hooten -- looking estatic in pics taken just after the ceremony wrapped.

Angelina Jolie Staying Gold w/ My Daughter Forever ... Matching 'Outsiders' Tattoo with 16-Year-Old!!!

Angelina Jolie and her daughter Vivienne are forever 'Outsiders' ... permanently inking themselves with matching tats referencing the hit Broadway musical they worked on together.

The actress revealed her matching tattoos during an interview with CR Fashion Book ... saying the two got "Stay Gold" -- an iconic line from "The Outsiders" and a song title in the Broadway show -- written on their bodies.

Angelina says the show -- the first Broadway play she's produced and the first show her kiddo had a job on -- means a lot to both of them, both collectively and separately ... and, they wanted to commemorate the accomplishment.

Brandon 'Bug' Hall Finally Have 'Heir' w/ Son's Birth ... Daughters Are Just Dishwashers!!!

Brandon "Bug" Hall ain't just a little rascal anymore ... people online are calling him a big sexist -- 'cause he cracked a joke about his daughters only being good for household chores.

The actor -- who played Alfalfa Switzer in the 1994 classic comedy "The Little Rascals" -- posted about the birth of his son, Mark Athanasius Chad Anthony Hall-Barnett, earlier this week ... saying in the post he finally has an "heir."

Problem is ... Hall's actually got four daughters -- and, his newborn just happens to be his first son.

Brad Pitt Hand In Hand W/ GF Ines De Ramon 'Wolfs' Premiere Date Night

Brad Pitt and his glam GF Ines De Ramon were out in full force ... spotted hand in hand after the "Wolfs" premiere in Hollywood.

The color-coordinated duo made a quick getaway from Pitt's "Wolfs" premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre Wednesday ... heading to the aptly named restaurant Mother Wolf to unwind after the fanfare.

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Brad was all about Ines, making sure she got into the car safely as they left the after-party, with all the paps swarming around them.

Florence Pugh First Acting Break of Career ... Missing Out on Life

Florence Pugh's looking out for Number 1 on the call sheet ... saying she decided to take a break from acting after waking up one morning and realizing she's missing out on a ton of life.

The actress talked to British Vogue about trying to re-establish a work/life balance ... saying she took the first break of her career this summer because she's been jumping from project to project with limited time off recently.

Pugh -- who calls herself a "work maniac" -- says she was feeling absolutely exhausted ... and, she's worried she's too focused on work and not enough on really enjoying her life.