'Candyman' Star Tony Todd Dead At 69
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7:37 PM PT -- Virginia Madsen, who starred in the 1992 "Candyman" film with Tony Todd, has shared her grief amid the news of the actor's passing ... revealing she was at a loss for words.
In a video posted to Instagram, the actress remembered Tony as her "beloved" costar ... fighting back tears while thanking fans for their "kind wishes."
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She expressed a similar sentiment in the caption, adding ... "The great actor Tony Todd has left us and now is an angel. As he was in life. More later but I can’t right now. I love you."
Tony Todd -- best known for his title role in the "Candyman" horror film franchise -- has died, TMZ has confirmed.
His rep, Jeffrey Goldberg, tells us ... Tony died of natural causes at his Marina del Rey home in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. Goldberg did not disclose an exact cause of death.
Todd was a longtime actor with an impressive list of credits, landing parts in movies such as "The Crow," "The Rock," "Final Destination," "Platoon and "Night of the Living Dead."
Zendaya & Robert Pattinson All Smiles on Set of New Flick ... No 'Drama' Here
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Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are hard at work filming their new movie ... and, despite the flick's dramatic name, the stars appear to be having a blast.
Check it out ... Zendaya and Robert are seen shooting a scene for their new A24 film, titled "The Drama."
The actors were spotted filming the upcoming flick out and about on the streets of Boston, Mass. Wednesday ... looking right at home in between takes.
Daniel Craig I Don't Care About James Bond!!!
Daniel Craig is so over the James Bond franchise -- the 007 agent is officially off his radar, and he couldn't care less about what's next for the iconic character.
The British actor was asked to write down how many Bond films he’s been in while plugging his new movie "Queer" with co-star Drew Starkey ... and, if his body language didn’t give it away, his response to Variety definitely did -- there's no love lost for 007.
Clearly, Craig isn't keeping tabs on his Bond filmography -- he shot back during their fun whiteboard game ... asking, "Are you asking me that? Do I have to write the answer? I’m gonna get it wrong."
Jennifer Lopez I Ain't Your Mama ... Not In This White-Hot Look At Premiere
Jennifer Lopez is living for her single era ... rocking a white-hot revenge dress to the UK premiere of her new movie.
Check it out ... the triple threat stepped out at London's Cineworld in Leicester Square for the premiere of her upcoming sports drama, "Unstoppable." J Lo was simply glowing as she posed for pictures in a body-hugging white turtleneck dress ... which accentuated her famous curves.
She rounded out her look with more all-white items ... choosing a fluffy coat, pumps, and a clutch as her accessories for the big night out.
Tom Hanks Movie Critics Are 'C***Suckers'
Tom Hanks is defending his work against folks who get paid to review his films ... and he says a lot of the movie critics out there are "c***suckers."
The Oscar-winner teed off on movie critics during an epic rant on Conan O'Brien's podcast ... ripping them for some of the responses he's gotten over his long career in Hollywood.
One movie sticks out to Tom and Conan ... his 1996 flick "That Thing You Do!" It was Tom's debut as a screenwriter and director and it got bad reviews at first, but now it's considered a cult classic and Tom says one critic who ripped the film is now doing a 180.
Ryan Reynolds Only Met Martha Stewart Twice ... Confused by 'Not So Funny' Comments
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Martha Stewart's criticism of Ryan Reynolds' "very serious" off-camera persona should be taken with a grain of salt ... given the fact the actor's been quite vocal about his past anxiety hurdles.
A source close to Ryan tells TMZ ... the actor has made no secret about his anxious and racing mind ... which means sometimes he shuts down around people.
As our source puts it ... Blake Lively's husband likes being quiet over being "on" ALL the time.
Bruce Springsteen The Boss Keeps An Eye On His Story!!! Visits Jeremy Allen White on Biopic Set
Jeremy Allen White has been putting in the hours filming Bruce Springsteen’s new biopic, and he got a major boost on set when The Boss himself showed up for a surprise visit.
Check out these pics -- Bruce brought some rock 'n' roll energy to the "Deliver Me From Nowhere" set in Bayonne, New Jersey on Monday, going in for a big hug with an absolutely thrilled Jeremy.
For a moment, Bruce and Jeremy were totally locked in, chatting as Bruce took a long, good look at the actor who’s about to bring his 1982 self to life.
Selena Gomez All You Body-Shamers Make Me Sick!!!
Selena Gomez came in hot, shutting down body-shamers who had the audacity to troll her look at last week’s "Emilia Pérez" premiere in L.A.
In a now-deleted TikTok post, trolls in the comments claimed Selena was "hiding" her body by posing with her hands across her stomach at the American French Film Festival -- but the actress hit back in the comments, saying it made her "sick" to see people coming for her weight.
Selena set the record straight, explaining her pose was because of a SEBO flare-up in her small intestine -- a bacterial overgrowth condition that causes bloating, pain, and other not-so-glamorous symptoms.
Ben Affleck Says J Lo Gives "Spectacular" Performance In New Film ... Despite On-Going Divorce
Ben Affleck is giving major props to Jennifer Lopez for her "spectacular" performance in her new movie, "Unstoppable," despite the couple getting a divorce.
Here's the backdrop ... Affleck sat down for a Zoom interview Sunday with "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner while promoting the sports drama in which Lopez plays the role of Judy Robles.
The true-life story follows Judy's unwavering support for her son, Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg, but manages to overcome his disability and win a spot on the Arizona State University Wrestling team.
Kim Kardashian Don't Cross Me ... Well Maybe Cross Me Tonight!!!
Kim Kardashian channeled a little Princess Di Saturday night, making a splash at a fancy schmancy gala.
Kim showed up for the 2024 LACMA Art and Film Gala in L.A. and showed off the goods in a super sexy way. Her white getup was skin-tight and revealing, turning her cleavage into an unmistakable centerpiece!
Her bling included a pearl choker and a cross necklace with a twist ... something Diana made famous -- also at a charity event -- back in 1987.
Margot Robbie Gives Birth to 1st Baby!!!
Margot Robbie has reportedly added a new role to her already impressive resume ... 'cause apparently she's now a mom.
According to multiple reports, the actress has given birth to her first child with husband Tom Ackerley, ... welcoming their little one after debuting her pregnancy this summer. We've reached out to her team to confirm the news.
Though the "Barbie" star never directly addressed her baby news, she notably stepped out with a noticeable bump this July. At the time, she was photographed in a white crop top ... where she appeared visibly pregnant.
ARIANA GRANDE, ETHAN SLATER ARM IN ARM DURING GRAND ENTRANCE INTO SYDNEY ... DAYS BEFORE WICKED PREMIERE
Ariana Grande made a grand entrance into Sydney Friday, arriving arm in arm with her boyfriend and Wicked costar Ethan Slater.
They were joined by their fellow cast members Cynthia Erivo and Marissa Bode ahead of the premiere of the highly anticipated film. As you can see from the photos, the two showed off their undeniable chemistry, smiling and staying close to each other.
However, eventually Ariana noticed the paparazzi snapping photos and filming them and the two quickly unlocked their arms after.
'Terrifier 3' Director Damien Leone Prepare For More Gore In Hollywood ... We're Leading The Way
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Damien Leone says his new slasher flick "Terrifier 3" is going to spark a horror film renaissance in Hollywood ... predicting his box office success will convince the major studios to loosen up.
The "Terrifier 3" director joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday and we asked him about all the blood and gore in his killer clown slasher.
Moviegoers have been vomiting and leaving theaters early due to the unrated film's graphic scenes ... and he tells us that's actually good for business ... similar to the release of the original "Exorcist" back in the day.
Sydney Sweeney Making It Rain!!!🤑 Rapid Rise in Hollywood
Sydney Sweeney is officially Hollywood's hottest commodity, and her bank account is sizzling too -- she's now one of the highest-paid actresses of her generation, thanks to some major film paydays.
The actress recently locked in a sweet deal with Lionsgate for the thriller "The Housemaid," scoring a hefty $7.5 million salary -- putting her right up there with top dogs like her "Euphoria" costar Zendaya, who raked in $10 million for her tennis flick, "Challengers."
Unlike Zendaya, Sydney didn’t kick things off as a child star, so her rapid ascent to the top of Hollywood's A-list over the past few years is seriously impressive.
Channing Tatum & Zoë Kravitz Costarring in New Movie Together ... Despite Recent Split
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Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz might not be together anymore, but they're still gonna be in a gang together, we're told ... 'cause neither of them are dropping out of the new flick "Alpha Gang."
Here's the deal ... yesterday, Deadline announced the cast for the new movie produced by and starring Cate Blanchett. Cast members include Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Léa Seydoux, Riley Keough -- and Tatum and Kravitz.
Despite the potential awkwardness of sharing the screen with an ex, production sources tell TMZ Channing and Zoë will absolutely be continuing their roles in "Alpha Gang," in spite of the split.
Mike Myers That's Not Your Mother ... That's Austin Powers, Baby!!! Star Goes Unnoticed on Streets of London
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Mike Myers could be a legit spy ... 'cause the "Austin Powers" star recently walked the streets of London as an ideal man of mystery.
The iconic 'SNL' alum and movie star strolled through the capital of England completely unnoticed Tuesday ... alongside his wife, Kelly Tisdale.
MM appeared to be checking out upscale spots in St. James, including Fortnum & Mason -- known for gourmet groceries -- and Selfridges -- a fancy department store.