East Coast actor Matt Salinger is best known for playing the top-secret genetically modified superhuman, Steve Rogers — who is thawed out decades later and saves the White House from destruction as the shield-wielding Captain America — in the classic 1990 Marvel movie “Captain America.” Salinger was cast alongside Scott Paulin as the freaky-looking fascist,

Carl Reiner, one of the most prolific entertainers in the history of show business has died … TMZ has learned. We’re told Reiner died Monday night at his Beverly Hills home.  We’re told his family was with him when he passed. Reiner was a producer. He was also a director. He was also an actor.

Play video content Exclusive HalaHi Michele Morrone is coming back for seconds … the “365 Days” star just announced he’s on board for the sequel, and he’s raising money for children in need in the process. Michele, the Italian heartthrob who plays Massimo in Netflix’s No. 1 movie, made the sequel revelation in a personalized

It’s about time, but there’s finally a serious effort to change the name of John Wayne Airport in Orange County because the actor was famously racist and homophobic. The Orange County Democratic Party passed a resolution, calling out Wayne’s “racist and bigoted statements” and demanding the O.C. Board of Supervisors rename the airport Orange County

Breaking News Kelly Asbury, who worked on some huge animated films, including directing the blockbuster “Shrek 2” … is dead after a long battle with cancer. Kelly died peacefully Friday in Encino, CA … according to his rep, and leaves behind an amazing resume in the world of animation. He’s best known for directing the

Timothee Chalamet has a new boo to call him by his name — one Eiza Gonzalez … who’s quite generous with the PDA, especially when they’re chililn’ out in her homeland. Timmy and Eiza — a Mexican actress he now seems to be dating after breaking up with Lily-Rose Depp — are down in Cabo

Exclusive You are so criminal to MEEEEEEE … is probably what cops said to the guy who once played Alfalfa when they busted him for allegedly sucking up air duster cans. Yes, Bug Hall — who had the lead role in the 90s “Little Rascals” movies — was arrested over the weekend in a Weatherford,

Exclusive Steve Bing — best known for writing “Kangaroo Jack” and investing hugely in the Tom Hanks‘ film, “The Polar Express” — has died … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the famed writer/producer died by suicide Monday after jumping from the 27th floor of a luxury apartment building in L.A.’s Century

Joel Schumacher — the famed director behind “Phantom of the Opera” and a series of ‘Batman’ films — has died. Schumacher died Monday morning in New York City after a long cancer battle … according to a rep. The American director rose to stardom with “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “The Lost Boys” and “Flatliners.” He also

Play video content Breaking News @cinemark/Twitter Cinemark Theatres is dispatching essential workers to sanitize seats between movie screenings … and it looks like hazardous labor to say the least. Check out this video from the theater chain’s location in West Plano, Texas … where a very essential employee is spraying down each and every seat

Breaking News Disney’s making waves after announcing its iconic Splash Mountain ride will be re-themed after the studio’s first Black princess in “The Princess and the Frog.” The Mouse House announced Thursday its Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort parks will overhaul Splash Mountain — which opened in 1989 — and tell the story of

Breaking News “Gone with the Wind” is gone no more … HBO Max is restoring the film to its library after a 2-week hiatus, but this time the streaming platform’s adding a disclaimer. The 1939 classic will return to HBO Max with historical context that includes 2 videos — the first showing TCM host and

Neo, Trinity and whoever the hell Neil Patrick Harris is playing are plugging back into the “real world” for the ‘Matrix 4′ — ’cause they’re back on set, and cameras are rolling again. Leading man Keanu Reeves along with his costar and on-screen lover, Carrie-Anne Moss, were both spotted in Berlin this week and presumably

The father of tennis’ most famous female players is being sued by folks who claim they bought the rights to his life story before Will Smith produced his own movie with himself as Richard. Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams, is being sued, along with Warner Bros. Entertainment

Sir Ian Holm — perhaps best known for playing Bilbo in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ films — died Friday morning after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease … according to his agent. The Oscar-nominated actor died peacefully in the hospital with his family by his side, the agent added. Holm was born in England

Play video content Breaking News @markbirnbaum / Instagram Jamie Foxx is BECOMING Mike Tyson — he’s got the voice down … and now he’s showing off his yoked out body!! Foxx is starring in an upcoming biopic about the boxing legend — he’ll play both young Mike and older Mike. He’s been working on the

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Emile Hirsch is hoping the abandoned bus made famous by his 2007 film, “Into The Wild,” lands in a safer location than the Alaskan wilderness … and he’s got the perfect spot. Emile played the main character, Chris McCandless, and tells TMZ … if it were up to him, he

Breaking News Well that didn’t take long — a day after AMC Theatres announced plans to reopen without a strict mask-wearing policy in place, it’s reversed course … all of its guests will now have to cover their faces when it reopens. AMC CEO Adam Aron sparked a major controversy Thursday when he revealed he

The abandoned bus in the Alaskan wilderness — made famous in the 2007 film “Into the Wild” — just hitched a chopper ride out of the wild, because people were literally dying to find it. The decision to get the bus out of Denali National Park was all about public safety — it had attracted

Wisconsin born musician Jane Wiedlin made a name for herself as the punk rock princess and singer of The Go-Go’s in the ’80s … but for movie buffs, Jane might be known for playing the sword-wielding Joan Of Arc in the classic 1989 time-traveling buddy comedy, “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.” Jane Wiedlin was cast

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Jason Derulo is feeling accomplished — and full — after eating 20 burgers in 2 hours … and now he’s challenging The Rock to a hot dog eating showdown on the Fourth of July!!! The “Cats” star and “Swalla” singer just set the stage for what could be the biggest

Exclusive The “Grown-ish” family is looking after one of their own … setting up a college fund for the daughter of late “Twilight” actor Gregory Tyree Boyce. The sitcom has launched a GoFundMe for Gregory’s 10-year-old daughter, Alaya, and the proceeds will be saved for her future college tuition. Gregory’s father, Deon Boyce, is an

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are remembering Breonna Taylor on what would have been her birthday … had she not been fatally shot by cops in Kentucky. The famous pals got together Friday afternoon and headed into downtown L.A. to honor Breonna, who should be celebrating her 27th today. They left rose bouquets in front

Breaking News “Gone With the Wind” is gone no more … HBO Max is bringing back the 1939 classic but it’ll do so by adding historical context and denouncing its racist depictions. The streaming platform made an about-face mere hours after announcing it would temporarily pull the film from its library. The move came after

Harry Potter himself is shutting down his own creator’s views on gender identity and trans people, and his message about equality is pretty magical. Daniel Radcliffe responded to J.K. Rowling‘s controversial thoughts about the subject through an essay on The Trevor Project — an org that advocates for suicide prevention in the LGBTQ community —

Exclusive Tom Hanks is not only a beloved actor, he’s a trusted fatherly figure, so a fan asked for his advice on a very important aspect of raising a child … and Hanks delivered. Zack Teperman is the president of a public relations firm and has a daughter, Chloe, who is 2 and a half.

Matthew McConaughey‘s mission to do more to defeat racial injustice led him to an interesting chat with Emmanuel Acho … where they broke down something referred to as “white allergies.” Matthew told the former NFL linebacker he recently learned of the term … which he describes as white people’s inherent prejudices — ones they likely

Brooklyn based actor Rick Gonzalez was in his early twenties when he landed the role of the rushing fraternity brother, Spanish — who helps his greek brothers keep their newly formed frat house while enduring hilarious hazing — in the iconic 2003 party comedy, “Old School.” Rick Gonzalez shared the big screen with an epic

Julia Roberts is making a political statement with her face mask — one that’s sure to irk President Trump … on so many levels. The actress stepped out Thursday wearing a face covering with former President Barack Obama‘s face on it. Julia was strolling around the Malibu Country Mart as she did her part to

Breaking News Stephen Jackson is at the forefront of the fight for justice in the killing of his friend George Floyd … saying he’s going to do whatever it takes to make sure the officers are convicted. The ex-NBA star revealed this week that he’s known Floyd for more than 20 years … saying they