Robin Wright on Kevin Spacey A Stranger to Me Outside of 'House of Cards'
Robin Wright says her interactions with Kevin Spacey were all between "action" and "cut," and she had no clue about his alleged predatory behavior.
The "House of Cards" star spoke publicly for the first time since Spacey was embroiled in a storm of sexual assault accusations. Robin told Savannah Guthrie on "TODAY" she's not heard from Kevin and doesn't even know how to reach him -- translation, they were not buds outside of work.
TMZ broke the story ... Kevin's facing 3 new sexual assault allegations in London by 3 men. There are additional allegations in London, and there's also an active criminal investigation in Massachusetts involving a then 18-year-old man.
Check it out ... Robin weighs in on Netflix's decision to axe Spacey, but it's clear she's distancing herself from her 5-year work husband.
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Beaching Vacay After Cancer Treatment
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is getting some well-deserved R&R -- months after completing her cancer treatments -- and looks like she's ready to bust out the Elaine dance any day now.
Julia and her husband, Brad Hall, are vacationing in Hawaii. The "Veep" and "Seinfeld" star is rocking a bikini that shows how fit she is on the heels of chemotherapy.
As we reported, she announced she had breast cancer last September, and completed her last round of chemo in January.
The couple's been exploring the island of Lanai with friends ... hiking and just hanging out at the beach. Their vacay proves Julia's bouncing back strong, and you can tell she's excited about it.
She's been posting photos and videos during the trip. Like we said, haven't seen the Elaine dance yet, but she's close.
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Tab Hunter Dead at 86
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1950s heartthrob actor Tab Hunter died Sunday night ... according to his Facebook page.
Tab, known for his surfer boy looks and roles in "Damn Yankees" and "The Burning Hills," was also famous for remaining closeted during Hollywood's Golden Age.
Publicly, he had studio setup relationships with his female co-stars, like Natalie Wood, but in his 2005 autobiography, 'Tab Hunter Confidential' ... he revealed he was actually having affairs with male actors. Most notably, he and "Psycho" star Anthony Perkins had a long relationship.
The Facebook post didn't reveal details about his death, and simply asked fans to "Please honor his memory by saying a prayer on his behalf. He would have liked that."
Tab's memoir became an award-winning documentary in 2015 -- and J.J. Abrams is making a film, "Tab & Tony," about his life with Perkins.
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Harry Styles Fore in the Coeur
Harry Styles took in a round of golf in the great outdoors of Idaho, or as it's now known -- courtesy of celebs like Kim Kardashian and Kanye West -- New North Hollywood.
Styles took a break from touring in Coeur D'Alene, where the former 1-D'er got to work on his golf swing over the weekend. He's staying at the private Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club.
As we previously reported, Kim and Kanye rented a baller cabin in the same resort over 4th of July, and spent it taking in some water activities with friends and family.
Coeur D'Alene's known for being an ultra conservative town which makes it interesting that so many celebs, from traditionally liberal Hollywood, are flocking there. Still, it's easy to see why the area appeals to Harry, Kimye, Wayne Gretzky and Adam Levine.
Nature > politics.
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Sacha Baron Cohen to Dick Cheney 'Is it Possible to Sign My Waterboard Kit?'
Sacha Baron Cohen's back to his old tricks ... pranking politicians. And it was former Veep Dick Cheney's turn.
Sacha teased a clip Sunday on Twitter about his upcoming new project ... and for unknown reasons Sacha decided Cheney was his next perfect victim by getting him to sign his "waterboard kit." Seriously. And Cheney -- a huge proponent of the controversial interrogation technique during his time in office -- gleefully obliges with his John Hancock.
After signing it, Cheney actually says, "That's a first. That's the first time I ever signed a waterboard." Unclear what's creepier -- that Sacha thought of this and actually asked Cheney, or that the former VP of the United States of America had no qualms signing a "waterboard kit."
As for Sacha, apparently the comedian/prankster has been undercover secretly filming a new show for a year. Showtime has been pimping a new comedy it dubbed as "perhaps the most dangerous show in the history of television," and it appears as though that is what Sacha has been working on. That show's slated for July 15.
Just for kicks ... here's a taste of Sacha in action. Sorry, Ron Paul.
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Calm Down, America With Restaurant Confrontations
Sarah Huckabee Sanders has some words for folks confronting Trump associates in public -- especially at restaurants -- and it starts with c ... CHIIILLLLL OUT.
We got President Trump's Press Sec. Sunday in D.C., where we asked if the country should simmer down with all these restaurant run-ins lately. She says it'd be great if that would happen, and not just for liberals ... sounds like she's talking to conservatives too.
If you've been living under a rock these past few weeks ... Trump staffers have been getting accosted at eateries, and elsewhere, left and right. Sarah was asked to leave the Red Hen restaurant in June, and former EPA chief Scott Pruitt was asked to resign while dining.
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen was also screamed at by protesters while eating at a Mexican restaurant last month. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell got a taste of that as well this weekend while leaving an eatery in Louisville, KY.
The heated face-offs have sparked a national debate about civility. From what we hear here, it's clear where Sarah stands ... we can all be a little more civil to one another.
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Yao Ming Graduates from Chinese University ... After 7 Years
It's official ... Yao Ming is a college graduate!
The ex-NBA star got his degree this weekend from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China ... where he first enrolled as an economics student back in 2011.
In fact, the former Houston Rockets star even joked about his 7-year plan while addressing the rest of his class.
"Let me quote a famous conversation that happened on a basketball court 11 years ago, 'This is going to be your league in a little while,'" Yao said according to CGTN.
"Trust me, when a man spends 7 years in university to graduate at age 38, he knows what he's talking about!"
Yao also thanked his parents -- who were sitting in the crowd.
Ming also revealed he considered dropping out of school -- especially due to struggles in advanced math classes.
But, he stuck with it and now Yao's got his diploma!
Now, Yao -- who made roughly $100 million in the NBA -- will try to make it in the real world.
Good luck!
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Mozzy Arrested in Vegas For Gun Possession
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Mozzy broke a few rules of the road, then got busted for having a gun he's not supposed to have ... according to law enforcement.
Las Vegas PD tells TMZ ... the rapper was pulled over Thursday night in a black Maserati without license plates for failing to signal during a lane change. We're told Mozzy didn't have a driver's license and, upon inspection of his vehicle ... cops found a loaded Glock in a black book bag.
That's a problem for Mozzy, because he's an ex-felon. He went to prison after a 2014 conviction for gun possession and possession of a controlled substance.
He's now facing a charge for gun possession by a prohibited person.
The rapper was released after posting $5k bail.
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'Double Dare' Battle for Show's Name Gets Nasty
A heated competition's brewing over Nickelodeon's "Double Dare," but Viacom -- which owns the popular game show -- isn't playing around ... and filed a lawsuit to prove it.
According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ, a man named Charles Armstrong -- Prez and CEO of Armstrong Interactive -- filed trademark paperwork in January for "Double Dare" ... months before Nickelodeon aired the reboot of the show on June 25.
Viacom admits in the docs it let its trademarks for "Double Dare" expire in 2001 and 2002, but claims it has continuously used the name since the show's debut in 1986 for TV programming, live events and merch ... therefore, it never lost the rights to the name.
The company also claims Armstrong has a slimy history of squatting on classic kids' TV titles in an "illegal scheme" to "exploit the goodwill of other popular shows" ... including "Wonderama," "Kids Are People Too" and "Romper Room."
Regardless, Armstrong allegedly fired off a cease and desist letter to Viacom in May, warning the media company that if it went ahead with its relaunch of "Double Dare" ... it would be doing so "at its own risk" of legal action.
Viacom risked it and, along with airing the reboot ... is now suing Armstrong to get a judge to declare that "Double Dare" belongs -- and always has -- to Nickelodeon.
We tried reaching out to Armstrong ... nothing yet.
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Rick Ross Sued You Jacked My Caprice ... And Made It a Maybach!!!
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Rick Ross' entire "Maybach Music" marketing strategy is a rip-off, jacked from a 2007 track with a similar name ... so says a rapper in a new suit.
We broke the story ... Ishaq R. Muhammad -- aka Young Muhammad -- threatened to sue Da Boss back in September 2017, claiming Rick stole the catchphrase -- frequently dropped on his songs -- from Muhammad's 2007 jam, "Caprice Music."
According to new legal docs ... YM says he featured Rick on his "Caprice Music" single and Ross could be heard saying the phrase all over the track. Muhammad claims that's where Ross got the idea for "Maybach Music" ... and he's been using it ever since.
Muhammad's officially taking Rick to small claims court now, and wants $9,999 for theft of his intellectual property. He's also suing Roc Nation for endorsing "Maybach Music."
We reached out to Ross ... no word back so far.
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Joakim Noah Of Course I Want To Stay With Knicks ... 'I Love New York!'
Joakim Noah's tenure with the Knicks so far has been a disaster ... but he tells TMZ Sports he hopes the team doesn't cut him, saying, "I love New York!"
The NBA star inked a 4-year, $72 MILLION deal back in 2016 ... and has had about as many fights with Knicks coaches as big plays made since.
But Noah told us out in Malibu this week he wants to stay and turn things around with new coach David Fizdale.
"Coach Fizz is cool, man," Noah says.
It's an interesting statement, considering Joakim was exiled from the team last season after a blowout fight with ex-coach Jeff Hornacek ... but Noah's clearly ready to put that water under the bridge.
Are the Knicks??
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Guess Who This Raincoat Runt Turned Into!
Before this happy little guy was an actor known for getting his head in the game, he was just another kid avoiding the rain in Brooklyn, NY. Can you guess who he is?!
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Sylvester Stallone Gets Action-Packed Bday Message ... Arnold, Carl & Co. Say Happy 72
Sylvester Stallone turned 72 years old this week, and got proper action hero birthday wishes from some of the best in the biz.
Sly made an appearance Friday at London's O2 arena -- the same day he hit the big 7-2. While answering questions from the crowd, a video message was played to honor his born day ... with well-wishes from A LOT of his old action flick buddies.
Guys like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Michael B. Jordan, Al Pacino and Dolph Lundgren (the Russian in 'Rocky IV') all gave a shout out to Rocky Balboa for hitting a new milestone in his life ... and continuing to punch back.
You'd think this would be the greatest gift ever ... but, apparently, not for Sly. He told the audience that the best present he'd ever gotten was his three daughters, who were present.
Awww ...
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Hailey Baldwin There's the Ring ... Looks Good, Justin!
Justin Bieber appears to have spared no expense for Hailey Baldwin's engagement ring ... 'cause that thing is HUGE.
The newly engaged couple was seen hanging out at Nippers Bar & Grill in the Bahamas the day after he proposed to her Saturday night, and she was flashing her new hardware.
Hailey's wearing a fat diamond ring on THAT finger in the open, and we gotta say ... it looks like a hell of a rock. Hard to say exactly how big it is, but there's no question the ring is sizable. They danced their hearts out on the beach in celebration ... so it'd seem she digs it.
We broke the story ... Justin got on bended knee for Hailey in front of guests at the resort they're staying at while vacationing in the Bahamas. Cameras were forbidden during the special moment ... for which, of course, she said yes.
Selena Gomez, meanwhile, doesn't seem to have a care in the world about the news. She's living it up in New York ... on a boat ... laying out in the sun and whatnot.
Anyway ... congrats to the happy couple!!
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Selena Gomez Yeah, Justin's Engaged Big Whoop ... I'm on a Boat, Bitch!!!
Selena Gomez seems to be taking the news her on-again-off-again ex, Justin Bieber, is engaged to Hailey Baldwin quite well. And why not? She's living her best life ... on a boat.
Selena surfaced Sunday in a friend's social media post, where she's seen in a bikini and in open waters near NYC. She's all smiles too ... no signs of distress after the Biebs got on bended knee for another woman, despite so much history with the dude herself.
She hasn't been spotted cozying up with anyone as of late, so it's possible Selena's enjoying some solo personal time post-Bieber ... and post-Weeknd, too. Good on her.
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TMZ broke the story ... Justin proposed to Hailey Saturday night during their trip to the Bahamas. His security team made onlookers put away their phones before he popped the question ... and she said yes.
Remember ... Justin and Selena were together at Jeremy Bieber's wedding in Jamaica this past February, where the then-couple couldn't keep their hands off each other.
Guess the marriage bug bit JB harder than it did SG. To each their own, we suppose ... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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L.A. Summer Heat Wave 2018 Hollywood Beats the High Temps
Celebs, they're just like us ... in that they too hate the grossly hot weather in L.A. this week.
Lots of stars tried beating the crazy heat wave by either getting near a pool or beach, or just getting the hell out of town. Can't blame 'em -- temps were well into the 100s all over L.A. county, and stayed high through the night. Tough weekend for Angelenos.
Some of the A-listers who were spotted near agua this week included J Lo and A-Rod, David Beckham, Emily Ratajkowski, Kourtney Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Rachel McCord and Eva Pepaj, as well as Hilary Duff and her brood.
We're sure even more of them stayed inside ... sometimes, not even a refreshing dip can top good old fashioned AC.