13. A natural brunette, Zooey Deschanel sported light blonde locks as Jovie, Buddy’s fellow Gimbels elf and love interest. But she didn’t dye her hair for this role. “I had to dye my hair blonde for a screen test for a movie that never happened before I did Elf. And I went in for the meeting
Black Water is one of those rare instances where “based on true events” isn’t just a gratuitous tagline. The 2007 movie (later followed by an unrelated and more polished-looking sequel) is in fact inspired by an event from a few years earlier — near the Finniss River in the Northern Territory of Australia, two people
Play video content TMZ.com Too Short isn’t sweating the Golden State Warriors’ current slump in the season, and is advising all die-hard fans to follow his lead!!! We recently spoke to the Oakland rap legend — who made sure to rep in his authentic Warriors gear while offering his two cents on the Warriors season.
News Thom Bell, Producer and “Sound of Philadelphia” Architect, Dies at 79 Bell’s beloved works include “La-La Means I Love You” by the Delfonics, “Backstabber” by the O’Jays, and “Rubberband Man” by the Spinners By Madison Bloom December 22, 2022 Facebook Twitter Thom Bell, circa 1970 (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Thom Bell, the
With its riotous orgies, perilous sets, and nonstop meltdowns, Damien Chazelle’s Babylon is a Hollywood fantasy—but one that constantly leans on history. Though the film has its own unorthodox versions of the hair and makeup of the period, Babylon is set primarily in the last days of silent film through the early talkies, from 1926 to about 1933.
Whoopi Goldberg is ending 2022 by once again invoking her controversial views that have widely been considered antisemitic — openly wondering what she said that was so bad. The famous cohost of “The View” chatted with The Times, where her so-called “cancelation” was brought up … and it got Whoopi on a new mini-rant about
“Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Jen Shah should be behind bars for 10 years after pleading guilty in her wire fraud case — at least that’s what federal prosecutors want the judge to order. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the feds are seeking a 10-year sentence against the “RHOBH” alum, insisting
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are pooshing to make sure Alabama Barker has the best birthday. The influencer turned 17 on Dec. 24, and so, both her father and his wife showered the teen with love. The Kardashians star celebrated Alabama on social media, posting several throwback photos of her and the now 17-year-old. “Happy happy birthday,” Kourtney
I have worked professionally in podcasting for over a decade, and I think it’s helpful to know what other people in my field are up to. So I do my best to at least sample any podcast I am recommended, and as a result I am currently subscribed (this is not a joke or exaggeration)
Aaron Carter‘s memory will be honored this holiday season — thanks to his fiancée, Melanie Martin, who’s keeping his spirit alive with a number of tributes as Christmas fast approaches. Sources close to Melanie tell TMZ … she is still very much mourning the death of her fiancé, and that this first Christmas without him
News Maxi Jazz, Singer and Founding Member of UK Dance Group Faithless, Dies at 65 “He was a man who changed our lives in so many ways. He gave proper meaning and message to our music”—Faithless By Rob Arcand December 24, 2022 Facebook Twitter Maxi Jazz, photo by Dee Hope Facebook Twitter Maxi Jazz, the
The Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree — and in Gwyneth Paltrow‘s case … we mean that literally, especially after seeing these shots of them hitting the beach for the holidays. The actress flew down to Barbados just ahead of Christmas this week, and it seems she and her brood are enjoying a sun-kissed
View gallery Image Credit: BACKGRID Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott are spending some quality time with Zooey’s kids this Christmas Eve! The adorable couple — who are going into their fourth Christmas together — was spotted taking Zooey’s two children she shares with her ex-husband, Jacob Pechenik, to Los Angeles’ LACMA art museum on Dec.
I’ve been writing a sapphic book blog for more than a decade now. When I first started it, it was harder to find book with queer women representation. A lot of them had been published, but it required some research to find, and they often weren’t considered profitable to publish. Luckily, a lot has changed
The Horton family Christmas is always a fan favorite. Traditionally, the characters put aside the high drama for one day, instead spending time with friends and family, hanging ornaments, and experiencing miracles. In recent years, Christmas has stopped becoming the big deal it once was for our favorite Salemites, and that’s a shame. Family is
You’ll have to wait a bit longer to hear Jamie say, “Hello, sassenach.” Starz has released a first look for season seven of Outlander, confirming that the next installment won’t arrive until summer 2023. And the wait will certainly feel like a droughtlander, as the new teaser hints that drama is coming for Fraser’s Ridge. But
A holiday as conspicuous as Christmas will undoubtedly attract the most thrills and chills at this time of year. In the past, TV’s genre anthologies have been a remarkable and plentiful source of wintry terror, be that of the Christmas variety or otherwise. The original Twilight Zone submitted the strangest of strange holiday stories, Tales
Darlene Love is feeling the love this holiday season … her shows have sold out after getting blessings from Mariah Carey, who anointed her the ultimate Queen of Christmas. Darlene’s rep, Len Evans, tells TMZ … Darlene hasn’t personally spoken to MC since all the social media banter about who should hold the title as
News Tory Lanez Found Guilty in Megan Thee Stallion Shooting He was found guilty on all counts, including felony charges of assault and carrying a concealed gun in a vehicle By Jazz Monroe, Allison Hussey, and Rob Arcand December 23, 2022 Facebook Twitter Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson aka Tory Lanez, January 2020 (Erik Voake/Getty Images
Tobey Maguire hasn’t acted a ton over the last decade, outside of No Way Home, but given his popularity as a young actor, his filmography is still stacked with tons of popular titles. From four live action Spider-Man movies to thoughtful and daring films like Pleasantville, Cider House Rules and Brothers, everyone outside of the
In a courtroom that turned chaotic after a trial that seethed with tension, a Los Angeles jury on Friday found rapper Tory Lanez guilty of three felonies in the 2020 shooting of hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion. The attack left her wounded with bullet fragments in her feet and Lanez’ conviction could send him to
“Trauma” has become a bit of a buzzword around the internet. This is the case in part because more and more research and understanding of trauma has come to light, and we’re better articulating the impact of trauma on the body and mind. Trauma is an emotional response to an event; it is not the
Like much of their two-year relationship, the Don’t Worry Darling star and the Scrubs alum kept quiet on the details of their breakup. It was only until August when Florence confirmed that the two had split earlier in the year, telling Harper’s BAZAAR, “We’ve been trying to do this separation without the world knowing, because it’s
A holiday as conspicuous as Christmas will undoubtedly attract the most thrills and chills at this time of year. In the past, TV’s genre anthologies have been a remarkable and plentiful source of wintry terror, be that of the Christmas variety or otherwise. The original Twilight Zone submitted the strangest of strange holiday stories, Tales
Memphis rapper Big Scarr died as a result of a fatal prescription pain med OD … relatives tell TMZ. The up-and-coming rapper’s uncle, Arthur Woods, tells us Big Scarr overdosed Thursday on prescription pills at his girlfriend’s house in Memphis. Big Scarr’s uncle says he did not know when his nephew got the meds …
News Memphis Rapper Big Scarr Dies at 22 A member of XXL’s 2022 Freshman Class, he was signed by Gucci Mane after releasing his debut single, “Make a Play” By Madison Bloom and Rob Arcand December 23, 2022 Facebook Twitter Alexander Woods aka Big Scarr, photo by Jimmy Fontaine and courtesy of Atlantic Records Facebook
Patti Smith hosted a New York screening of Corsage last week, one of many showings since the Oscar-shortlisted Best International Feature contender premiered to a warm welcome in Cannes, where it won Best Performance, Un Certain Regard, for star Vicky Krieps as the Empress Elisabeth of Austria, Sisi for short. It’s fitting that Smith, royalty
As a GOP House majority looms, the bipartisan panel’s 845-page report includes new revelations about Trump’s attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss, expanding on its already extensive account, and called for Congress to bar Trump from holding public office again. By Eric Lutz December 23, 2022
Play video content Ellen DeGeneres is remembering her close friend, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, telling people to ‘love one another’ as she continues to mourn his loss. Ellen gave the tear-jerking update Friday morning — calling the past 11 days since tWitch died painful and tough, noting how hard the holidays can be for people. She
FRIDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Close to eighty cinemas have shuttered today as Winter Storm Elliott tears up the Midwest, 1.3M lose power, and many cities such as Atlanta, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Tallahassee set to see record cold Christmas Eve temperatures per the National Weather Service. Multiplexes in such cities as Cleveland (16 turning off the lights),