Jim Carrey Honorary Award Acceptance Speech ... Sparks Online Discussion About Looks

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Jim Carrey wowed the crowd Thursday night as he delivered a speech in French when he was honored at the César Awards in Paris ... but the iconic actor also set social media abuzz with his look.

The performer -- known for being able to contort his face more drastically than most -- had a lot of people talking.

Some online trolls appeared to think Jim looked a lot different ... while others quipped he looked like a clone.

Rapper Luci4 'Erratic Behavior' Before Death, Cops Tell Family

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Up-and-coming rapper Luci4 was found dead in an L.A. residence on Sunday ... and now we're learning more about his movements hours prior to his death.

We broke the news ... the rapper -- best known for his viral hit "BodyPartz" -- was found dead at a friend's house at the age of 23. His cause of death has yet to be determined ... and his family wants answers.

The father of Luci4 -- born James Dear IV -- tells TMZ ... last Saturday, his son was running late to catch a 10:52 PM flight to Miami for a concert.

There was a pre-boarding issue with TSA … and James got super upset, which is when his father says LAX Police got involved -- and he was detained.

'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' L.A. Spinoff Pilot Filmed, Ready for Green Light!!!

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"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" fans can expect a possible West Coast spinoff ... and if it gets the official green light, sources tell us the show could be rolling cameras within weeks!

Production sources connected to the project tell TMZ a pilot episode has already been filmed and shopped around … and now it’s simply a waiting game for a full series pickup.

We’re told March is the tentative target to get cameras back up ... but that all hinges on a network or a streamer making it official ... the foundation is there, and now it's decision time.

Paramount & Warner Bros. Discovery Announce $111 Billion Megamerger Deal!!!

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Paramount and Warner Bros. are officially becoming one ... a historic merger -- and a huge Hollywood twist after Netflix bowed out yesterday of the race as the finish line was in sight.

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery agreed to the deal Friday ... after months of speculation over who would acquire the iconic Warners.

David Ellison, chairman and CEO of Paramount, said in part ... "From the very beginning, our pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery has been guided by a clear purpose: to honor the legacy of two iconic companies while accelerating our vision of building a next-generation media and entertainment company."

Singer-Songwriter Neil Sedaka Dead at 86

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Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka -- who gained worldwide fame in the 1960s -- has died at age 86 ... TMZ has learned.

We learned earlier today, Neil wasn't feeling well Friday morning and was taken in an ambulance to a hospital.

Sedaka's family tells TMZ ... "Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka. A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deeply missed."

World's Smallest Penis Michael Phillips Would Cross Swords With Any Challenger!!!

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Michael Phillips is convinced he has the world's smallest penis ... but anyone who wants to take the title for themselves is welcome to drop their pants and prove it.

The 38-year-old North Carolina man sat down with our own Charlie Neff for an interview ... and, he says -- based on his own research -- he thinks it's very likely he's working with the smallest equipment known to man.

That said, Michael -- who claims he's been medically diagnosed with a micropenis -- is willing to compare sizes with anyone who thinks they've got the smaller wiener.

'RHOBH' Amanda Frances We'll See If Dorit Apologizes at the Reunion!!!

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Amanda Frances says a reconciliation between herself and Dorit Kemsley seems unlikely ... but, she's laying the blame totally at the other star's feet.

We caught up with the 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star in New York City earlier this month ... and we had to ask her about the drama between herself and the star -- which kicked off while filming when Frances claimed Kemsley "outsourced her financial well-being to a man."

As you can imagine, Dorit -- who is going through a messy divorce with PK Kemsley -- took offense at the comment ... and accused Amanda of not being a "girls' girl."

Michael Jackson Former Family Friends Sue Estate For Sex Trafficking Allege Abuse Happened in Famous Friends' Homes

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8:10 PM PT -- Attorney Marty Singer tells TMZ ... “This lawsuit is a desperate money grab by additional members of the Cascio family who have hopped on the bandwagon with their brother Frank, who is already being sued in arbitration for civil extortion.

The family staunchly defended Michael Jackson for more than 25 years, attesting to his innocence of inappropriate conduct. This new court filing is a transparent forum-shopping tactic in their scheme to obtain hundreds of millions of dollars from Michael’s estate and companies."
 
He continues ... "Statements by the Cascios, including those appearing in dozens of passages throughout Frank Cascio’s 2011 book, as well as in interviews with Oprah Winfrey and others, directly contradict what is being alleged now. Throughout, the Cascios consistently and repeatedly asserted that Michael never harmed any of them or anyone else."

Michael Jackson's former family friends, the Cascios, are suing his estate for sexual abuse ... alleging he sex trafficked them.

Edward Cascio, Dominic Cascio, Marie Porte and Aldo Cascio are suing The Michael Jackson Company for sex trafficking children by force, fraud or coercion ... claiming that over the course of a decade he "drugged, raped, and sexually assaulted each of the Plaintiffs, beginning when some of them were as young as seven or eight."

The siblings say Jackson pushed his way into their lives with gifts, access to his celebrity lifestyle and declarations of love ... before isolating each of them from one another and their families and abusing them.

Mauricio Umansky Family Sues Dad's Ex-GF For Financial Elder Abuse!!!

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"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Mauricio Umansky’s family is taking their dad Eduardo Umansky’s longtime girlfriend to court over alleged financial elder abuse, TMZ has learned. 

Mauricio’s sister, Sharon Umansky Bento -- in her role as Eduardo’s conservator -- filed a lawsuit against her dad’s ex-partner, Simin Tabibnia.

In court docs, Mauricio’s family explains Eduardo was once a real estate agent ... until his cognitive decline gradually interfered with his work. They said his doctor observed his mental issues in 2021. 

Robert Carradine Cause of Death Released

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Robert Carradine's death has been officially ruled a suicide, and he took his own life by hanging ... according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

The actor's manner of death is listed as suicide and the cause of death is sequelae of anoxic brain injury and hanging. In other words, he died from a lack of oxygen to the brain. Page Six was first to report the details.

We learned earlier today Robert died in a hospital in L.A. ... and these details arrive just days after his family announced his death by suicide Monday. They revealed he'd been battling bipolar depression for decades prior to his death.

Tom Sandoval Check Out 'House of Villains' ... 'VPR' Is in the Rear-View!!!

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Tom Sandoval is happy to be the center of attention on "House of Villains" Season 3 with "Survivor" star Tyson Apostol ... but he also had plenty to say about his old stomping grounds at "Vanderpump Rules" and how it can be as successful as the OG cast!

We caught Tom and Tyson outside TomTom at a "House of Villains" premiere party in West Hollywood Thursday night ... and although Tom's been the king of reality TV the last few years, he admits he hasn't watched the revamped 'VPR.'

Watch the video -- he says he needed to keep reality TV off his screen after being "shell-shocked" by the immense fallout from his 2023 cheating scandal involving Ariana Madix and Raquel Leviss ... but he says he's open to watching the new 'VPR.'

As for how he thinks the new cast can be as successful as the OG stars ... he says it'll be tough, but he has solid advice for those following in his footsteps. He also talks about severing his final tie to Ariana ... it's all in the clip.

'Ace Ventura' Jim Carrey Butt Birth Mechanical Rhino For $ale

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An iconic movie moment from the '90s is hitting the auction block ... it's the mechanical rhinoceros that gave birth to Ace Ventura in a Jim Carrey sequel.

Yes, the butt birth rhino from "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls" is up for grabs over at Propstore's upcoming auction ... with the movie prop expected to fetch between $4,000 and $8,000.

It's the same rhino from the movie scenes where Ace is inside spying on some bad guys ... before escaping through the rhino's butt in a comedic exit.

'Being Ugly' Viral Video Guy My Wife Thinks I'm Cute!!!

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David Martinsson went viral for posting a video about "being ugly" ... but it led to him meeting his wife and having a child, and now he says her opinion is all that matters.

The YouTuber and his wife, Juli, joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday and we asked him what led him to post his now viral video.

David says at the time, 8 years ago, he'd been single for over a year and didn't have a lot of people he could talk to about his feelings ... and he posted the video thinking it would disappear into the ether.

Lil Jon's Son Nathan Cause of Death Revealed

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Lil Jon's son's cause of death has been revealed as an accidental drowning.

Georgia's Fulton County Medical Examiner determined Nathan Smith -- whose stage name was DJ Young Slade -- died from "drowning in the setting of psilocybin use," the medical examiner's office told TMZ. The manner was ruled as an accident.

Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic compound found in mushrooms, and the autopsy found it in Smith's blood.

Bill Clinton Pizzagate Prank at Jeffrey Epstein Deposition?!?

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Is Bill Clinton's team digging in during his Congressional House Oversight Committee deposition into the former president's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein ... or was it the representatives needing a break from asking the tough questions? Either way, today is certainly adding fire to Pizzagate conspiracy theory.

The former POTUS is being deposed in Upstate New York in connection to his relationship with the deceased convicted sex offender ... and, around 12:30 PM ET, a group of aides walked into the building with a fat stack of pizzas.

No one should have to testify about their alleged ties to a pedophile on an empty stomach ... and, it seems the pizzas were a hit, because around 1 PM a person brought out just a few boxes.

Brad Pitt Friend Blasts Angelina ... After Maddox Ditched 'Pitt' in Film Credits

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Brad Pitt's close friend is fuming after the actor's son, Maddox Jolie-Pitt, dropped his father's last name in the credits for Angelina Jolie's new movie ... and the friend is pointing the finger squarely at her.

Brad's pal tells TMZ ... "It’s sad -- this is a textbook example of what a successful campaign to separate a family looks like."

Maddox, the son of Jolie and Pitt, worked as an assistant director on Angelina's upcoming movie, "Couture," and in the credits, he's reportedly listed as "Maddox Jolie." 

This marks a stark change from Angelina's 2024 flick “Maria,” where he was credited as “Maddox Jolie-Pitt” after serving as a production assistant on the Netflix film.