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James Franco has been cast as Fidel Castro, something John Leguizamo says is an outrage … but the film’s producer’s punching back, albeit with an explanation that’s a bit confusing. The news was announced this week that JF would be playing the late Cuban dictator, who came to power in the ’50s and ushered in

An important piece of Beatles history is up for grabs — John Lennon‘s nasty response to a Paul McCartney interview, and it provides tons of insight into the writing duo’s complicated relationship. John fired off a letter to Paul days after an interview critical of him and The Beatles appeared in a November 1971 issue

Kid Cudi and Kanye West’s cold war is creating all sorts of collateral damage, and longtime GOOD Music producer Mike Dean appears to be the latest one feeling the burn. Dean launched into a Twitter rant after learning Wednesday night he’d been dropped from Cudi’s upcoming “Moon Man’s Landing Festival” without warning. He clarified on

Ma$e’s viral “Million Dollaz Worth of Game” interview isn’t sitting well with Fivio Foreign … but he might have a way to get back at his ex-mentor in a way that gets them both paid. Fivio teased a new single on Wednesday that clearly samples one of Ma$e’s Bad Boy-era signature hits “Tell Me What

Monica Lewinsky is taking fire from the Beyhive, after she obliquely asked Beyonce to change the lyric of one of her old songs. As you may know, Monica chimed in over a word in Bey’s song “Heated” from her “Renaissance” album — Bey used the word “spa***n” and “s**z” … insulting words referencing a disability.

It appears the beef between 50 Cent and Vanderpump Rules star Lala Kent is completely squashed — because TMZ’s learned she’s been kickin’ it with the rapper/producer on the set of his upcoming horror flick. Witnesses on set tell us Lala’s been popping up “multiple times” to visit 50 as he films the movie “Skill

Kanye West and Chaka Khan won’t be breaking bread anytime soon — the R&B/funk legend is still hot about how he sampled her voice for his 2003 debut single, “Through the Wire.” The classic, yet infamous song — which sampled Chaka’s “Through the Fire” — came up while she was promoting her new track, “Woman

Daniel Seavey, a member of the band Why Don’t We, just got a restraining order against the obsessed fan who broke into his home and slept in his bed — claiming this wasn’t the first time she’s popped up in his life. Sources close to Seavey tell us … the woman’s on the loose again,

UPDATE 9:46 AM PT — More revelations from the unsealed docs. Per reports, there’s a deposition transcript included in the material that didn’t make it to trial, detailing the Australia fingertip incident … as told by Amber’s sister’s former boss, who claims Whitney admitted her sister was responsible. UPDATE UPDATE The woman’s name is Jennifer

Play video content TMZ.com Daniel Seavey, a member of the band Why Don’t We, has a tattoo of a person climbing into a window located on his arm … an image that may have become the inspiration for one obsessed fan to make her way inside the singer’s home and sleep in his bed. LAPD

Sylvester Stallone isn’t pulling any punches over his dissatisfaction with where the ‘Rocky’ franchise is heading — once again publicly lashing out at one of the OG producers. Sly went on the attack for a second time this weekend, posting a very scathing message aimed at Irwin Winkler … who helped get ‘Rocky’ off the

Bob Dylan‘s sex abuse accuser is now singing a different tune — she’s dropped the lawsuit in which she claimed he had molested her back in 1965 when she was only 12. As we reported back in August, the woman, identified only as J.C., filed a federal suit in Manhattan alleging Dylan plied her with

Play video content Notre Dame Law School Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito put Prince Harry and other foreign leaders on blast for blasting him and 4 of his colleagues who overturned Roe v. Wade … this after the Duke of Sussex likened the SCOTUS decision to the war in Ukraine. Justice Alito spoke about religious

Play video content TMZ.com UPDATE 11:11 AM PT — 7/30 — Jon Stewart has fired back at Sen. Ted Cruz after his interview with TMZ down in D.C. … and his message is clear — what TC is selling about last-minute changes regarding mandatory and discretionary spending is absolute bull crap. UPDATE Check out what

Candace Cameron Bure‘s daughter is not letting go of her famous mother’s beef with JoJo Siwa … she’s defending mom and clapping back at JoJo, essentially telling her to stop acting like a child. In a since-deleted Instagram Story posted on her account Thursday, Natasha Bure ripped JoJo, saying … “Respectfully, someone saying ‘no’ to

Johnny Depp‘s back in the City of Love, and still feeling lots of it from fans waiting for him wherever he goes in the French capital. JD was leaving a restaurant in Paris early Thursday morning when he ran into a wall of supporters — fans hoping to get some pics and autographs from the

UPDATE 4:58 PM PT — Jamie’s attorney, Alex Weingarten just stated outside the court he believes the law allows for Britney’s deposition, and he’ll bring it to the court of appeal. Britney Spears will not be grilled by Jamie Spears‘ lawyer in a deposition … this was the ruling Wednesday in the conservatorship case. The

Soulja Boy and conservative YouTuber Charleston White tell different versions about their violent run-in in Miami … but both parties agree it involved pepper spray, and SB got the worst of it. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. SB unleashed a fiery Instagram rant Tuesday … dismissing Charleston’s claims he’d fired off

Lana Del Rey claims she has a stalker on her hands, one that’s very interested in her car as well — this according to LDR herself, who just got court-ordered protection against this guy. The singer was granted a temporary restraining order in Los Angeles County, where she claims she’s been getting harassed by some

Unlike Frank Sinatra, Fivio Foreign‘s got regrets, and it sounds like he wants to mention this particular one — about his entry into the rap game — to a lawyer. The Brooklyn rapper was on the “Million Dollarz Worth of Game” podcast when he talked about signing his first contract with former Bad Boy Records

Play video content ITV Liam Payne‘s gonna hate this clip — at least one part of it — because the never-before-seen footage shows Simon Cowell taking a slight dig at the young singer while forming One Direction. ITV dropped the un-aired video from back in 2010 … it’s the moment ‘X Factor’ judges Simon Cowell,

Play video content TMZSports.com WWE Superstar Liv Morgan had some nice things to say about Ronda Rousey ahead of their big match at SummerSlam … but although she respects her opponent, there’s no way in hell she’s giving up her belt!! TMZ Sports spoke with the current SmackDown champ as she prepares to fight Ronda

‘RHOC’ star Meghan King is being slammed by ex-hubby Jim Edmonds for posting about their child’s challenges … Jim says she didn’t even get the kid’s medical condition right. The retired MLB player and current baseball broadcaster is upset over one of Meghan’s recent Instagram posts, where she asks for help getting her and Jim’s

Play video content Blueface Shield your eyes, Nick Young … Blueface just shared new training video, and the rap star looks pretty sharp, sending his sparring partner to the canvas with big hooks to the head. And, the “Thotiana” rapper can crack! Of course, he’s boxing former 37-year-old, 12-year NBA vet Nick Young — aka

Tom Brady‘s on-again, off-again friendship with Donald Trump is apparently on ice once again … the quarterback just revealed he doesn’t talk with the former president anymore, and hasn’t spoken to him in “years.” The NFL superstar made the revelation during a recent interview with Variety … after being asked if he still keeps in

“Stranger Things” star Noah Schnapp came under a lot of fire for leaking DMs between himself and Doja Cat — but says he’s already apologized and things are all good between the two. Waiting for your permission to load TikTok Post. 17-year-old Schnapp took to TikTok Wednesday night to give an update on the situation

“You are free to leave, buddy!” That’s Enes Kanter Freedom squarely rejecting LeBron James explanation for questioning whether Brittney Griner — who’s in a Russian jail cell on drug charges — should even want to return to America. James has been skewered by many in light of comments he made in a trailer for an

Ryan Garcia is ready to squash the beef with Canelo Alvarez … saying he wants to bury the hatchet with the boxing superstar — even offering front-row tickets to his fight in L.A. as an olive branch. The fall-out from the former buddies happened earlier this year when Garcia parted ways with his trainer Eddy

Play video content Instagram / @deionsanders Deion Sanders‘ beef with Nick Saban is over … well, at least that’s the way it appears — as the two coaches were spotted laughing together in a new commercial. “Prime Time” posted a snippet alongside Saban in an Aflac commercial … and judging from the looks of it,

The greatest rivalry in competitive eating could soon be reignited — Joey Chestnut just revealed it’s possible he lines up against Takeru Kobayashi in an eating contest again … saying, “there’s a chance” an epic showdown happens as soon as next year!! Of course, Jaws and Kobi haven’t faced off in more than a decade