Barack Obama just announced his favorite movies of the year, and it looks like he’s a mild fan of the studio he and his wife have partnered with to make cinematic magic. The former Prez released a list of his top movies of 2019, and they include a ton of indie flicks … most of

Exclusive Alamy Jeffrey Davies — who played Kelly Leak in the 2005 comedy “Bad News Bears” — is fighting like hell to regain function after a terrifying accident left him nearly paralyzed. According to law enforcement, Davies was riding a motorcycle close to midnight back in May, when he lost control at the center of

American actor Jacob Reynolds is best known for playing glue-huffing Solomon — who hangs around and huffs glue with the downright evil teenager, Tummler played by Nick Sutton — in Harmony Korine‘s 1997 cult masterpiece, “Gummo.” Other standout actors in the provocative film are Jacob Sewell as the frail Bunny Boy, Daniel Martin as Jarrod

Breaking News Ricki Lake‘s goal in 2020 and beyond is to be free and real — starting with her hair, which has been a major source of pain in her life … but she vows no more. The “Hairspray” star and former talk show host just revealed her new buzz-cut hairdo, and the story that

Getty/Alamy Composite John Boyega is leaving 2019 in a blaze of glory … defending himself to the death after he was accused of being sexist over a joke he cracked about his female costar, Daisy Ridley. The ‘Star Wars’ actor responded to a ton of mega fans Tuesday after a screenshot of a comment he

It’s not officially the holidays until you’ve sat back with a tall glass of Ovaltine and a plate of smiling duck to take in the 1983 Xmas classic, “A Christmas Story.” You’ll say “Oh, Fudge” after you see what your favorite cast of 9-year-old troublemakers including the day-dreaming, Red Ryder Air Rifle lover, Ralphie, his

Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and the cast of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” gave a couple of kids an out-of-this-world experience … granting them an AWESOME wish!!! The Kids Wish Network flew out Addisyn, Ayden and their families to L.A. for the world premiere of one of the most highly-anticipated films in years. The

Exclusive Everett Collection Carrie Fisher is showing up in the new ‘Star Wars’ movie in the flesh — sans any digital magic — but her fam says they would’ve signed off on a CGI Princess Leia … if it was needed. The late actress’s brother, Todd Fisher, tells TMZ … while director J.J. Abrams and

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Pete Wentz gives the third in the ‘Star Wars’ trilogy his stamp of approval, but after a 42-year journey amassing millions of fans and billions of dollars … he doesn’t expect everyone to agree. The Fall Out Boy bassist was out in Studio City, and we got him shortly after

The world premiere of the ninth film in the main ‘Star Wars’ saga did not disappoint — with epic entrances by everyone from Adam Driver and Daisy Ridley to Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill … and, of course, their robotic and hairy friends. Countless fans in cosplay lined up outside the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Jason Derulo‘s got his claws out, pushing back against critics who ain’t feline fine about his new movie, “Cats” … saying they don’t know crap about making movies. We got Jason in New York City and asked how the “Cats” cast is handling all the negative reactions to the movie

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Hollywood producers looking to accurately portray intelligence agencies in spy movies can find help in an unexpected place … the freakin’ CIA … so says U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin. We got the Congresswoman from Michigan on Capitol Hill Tuesday and asked the former CIA analyst about her favorite spy flick,

Play video content Exclusive Kumail Nanjiani walked into his workout regimen for “Eternals” as one big softy and emerged totally yolked thanks to high-intensity training, and a major focus on 2 key body parts. Check out these workout videos of Kumail pumping iron with Grant Roberts … the celeb trainer tells TMZ Kumail’s transformation from

TMZ.com Kumail Nanjiani looks like a new man after months and months of training and a strict nutrition regiment, which he says was no walk in the park … for him or his wife. The actor — most famous for scrawny physique in “Silicon Valley” and “The Big Sick” — posted two shirtless photos showing

Play video content BACKGRID Chris Pratt came under heavy fire — or at least his character did — while filming scenes for his next movie … and, spoiler alert, the star gets shot!!! Chris and a few of his costars were filming Monday in Atlanta for the action sci-fi thriller, “The Tomorrow War” … and

‘Star Wars‘ nerds are out in full force in anticipation of a new movie from a galaxy far, far away … fans are setting up shop 4 days before ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ drops in Hollywood. Check out these pics of the huge line forming Monday morning outside the world-famous Grauman’s Chinese Theatre … there

Exclusive Harvey Weinstein has gone under the knife in hopes of alleviating his severe back pain and is now recovering. The disgraced studio mogul underwent what’s called bilateral laminectomy surgery Thursday at an NYC hospital. We’re told the procedure lasted around 3 hours. The surgery — better known as decompression surgery — enlarges the spinal

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Billy Porter believes some of our most beloved stories need to change going forward to reflect changes in society, but he adds — there’s no need to cancel the original tales. We got the “Pose” star in NYC — who’s set to step into the fairy godmother role in Disney’s

8:22 AM PT — Cher just tweeted about Danny’s death, saying, “Goodbye Dear Danny Aiello. Danny was a great actor, but a genius comedic actor. We laughed so much. Making Moonstruck … It was one of the happiest times in my life & He was a part of that happy time. Goodbye Johnny Cammareri. *Kiss*

TMZ.com 50 Cent thinks Oprah is targeting famous black men accused of being sexual predators … but gives white guys in the same boat a pass. The rapper took to Instagram to call O out, saying … “I don’t understand why Oprah is going after black men. No Harvey Weinstein, No Epstein, just Micheal Jackson

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com The Game knows he’s walking a thin line when it comes to criticizing Oprah — but says 50 Cent‘s got him thinking it’s time to do a deep dive into who she targets with her documentaries. We got Game out in L.A. and got his take on Fiddy calling out

Play video content Exclusive Jamie Foxx was in the mood to go, go, go to town on a bottle of tequila with Lil Jon … because that’s just how he does 52!!! Jamie hit up Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grand in Las Vegas just after midnight Friday — the official kickoff for his birthday —

Breaking News Getty Harvey Weinstein just did a new on-the-record interview since the flood of allegations came pouring in against him — and his first thought out … he’s a champion of women. The disgraced movie producer — who’s now been criminally charged in relation to some of the allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse

Exclusive Disney’s got trust issues … it’s being sued for straight-up jacking a battle cry that a breast cancer company says has been theirs for more than a decade. According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ …  Trust Your Journey — a Nevada-based company formed as a result of a personal fight and victory

TMZ/Alamy President Trump’s reelection campaign apparently likes to think of their boss as an equal to the destroyer of worlds, the villainous Thanos … but the ‘Avengers’ character’s creator is NOT having it. A Twitter account managed by Trump’s reelection team posted a super-produced clip in which DT’s head is superimposed over Thanos’ body from

Breaking News Getty Harvey Weinstein‘s long battle with his accusers appears to be winding down, he’s reached a tentative $25 million settlement with dozens of his alleged victims … TMZ has confirmed. The deal, struck Wednesday, means the disgraced studio mogul will NOT be required to admit any wrongdoing or pay anything to his accusers

Post Malone‘s already racking up hit songs and awards, but now he can hang his cowboy hat on something else — getting shot at in a movie by a huge action star. The “Circles” singer is getting deeper into the acting world, starring opposite none other than Jason Statham. Based on these pics from the

Exclusive Getty Elliott from ‘E.T.’ allegedly tried to pull a fast one during his Oregon DUI stop by brazenly tampering with his urine test, then playing it cool in hopes of passing a blood alcohol test. Henry Thomas refused to complete breathalyzer and field sobriety tests … according to the Tualatin PD report on his

Exclusive Getty Composite Meg Ryan‘s no longer an island girl … she’s unloaded her Chappaquiddick Island mansion, and it’s gotta connection with Barack and Michelle Obama‘s new island pad. Our Massachusetts real estate sources tell us Meg just closed the deal to sell her 6,600-sq-ft crib for $9.125 million. She’s been in the home —

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Clint Eastwood is apparently a dear to work with … so says the director’s latest leading man, Paul Walter Hauser. We got the actor Saturday in NYC, and he dished on what it was like working with Clint on his new movie “Richard Jewell” — which documents the scandal surrounding