RIP BARRY MICHAEL COOPER  —  Barry Michael Cooper died today in Baltimore, according to his son Mathew.  It'll take me a minute to gather all my thoughts, but just wanted to thank him for recommending to Robert Christgau at the Village Voice when I was trying to write for the Riffs section back in 1981.

Benedict Cumberbatch reveals he was KIDNAPPED while on location in South Africa: ‘It made me impatient to live a life less ordinary’  —  Benedict Cumberbatch is opening up about a terrifying experience that helped shape his life in an unusual way over 20 years ago.

Choir ‘legend’ Lorna dies aged 98 after decades entertaining audiences  —  She founded the Lorna Spode Consult  —  A ‘strong’ woman well known for award-winning role in North Staffordshire's music scene has died at the age of 98.  Lorna Spode, of Hempstalls, was left too weak to stave off …

‘Mob Wives’ Star Natalie DiDonato Found Safe in Nevada, Mom Says  —  ‘MOB WIVES’ STAR NATALIE DIDONATO SAFE & SOUND IN NEVADA, MOM SAYS ... IDs Stolen, Not Injured  —  EXCLUSIVE … Natalie DiDonato — the “Mob Wives” star who went missing earlier this week — is safe and sound …

Something Borrowed's Colin Egglesfield Shares He's Been Diagnosed With Cancer for a Third Time  —  Colin Egglesfield, who starred opposite Kate Hudson in Something Borrowed, detailed his third cancer diagnosis after his testicular cancer battle in the aughts.  —  Colin Egglesfield is sharing inspiration amid a tough life challenge.

$200k Memorabilia Scam Uncovered, 3 Charged W/ Selling Fake Jason Kelce Merch  —  JASON KELCE $200K MEMORABILIA SCAM UNCOVERED ... 3 Charged W/ Felonies  —  Jason Kelce's signature is worth a pretty penny ... and officials say three people tried to capitalize, allegedly selling $200K worth of fake memorabilia, before they were busted!

MARIANO RIVERA, WIFE CLARA ALLEGEDLY COVERED UP CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE  —  Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, allegedly covered up child sexual abuse that took place at their home and at one of their church's summer camps ... this according to a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ Sports.

Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards' Daughter Lola Details Baptism After Hitting ‘Rock Bottom’  —  Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards' daughter Lola Sheen is opening up about her spiritual journey.  —  Lola, 19, revealed Wednesday, January 22, that she recently got baptized after turning to Christ amid a difficult period in her life.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Files $50 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Accuser, NewsNation and More  —  Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a defamation lawsuit against one of his accusers, their attorney and NewsNation.  —  According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Diddy, 55 …

Audrey Hepburn's son breaks silence after Ivanka Trump's tribute to his mother at inauguration sparks backlash  —  Audrey Hepburn's eldest son has said he was not surprised at Ivanka Trump's tribute to his late mother at the inauguration - but implied the late actress' politics would have aligned …

Emilia Pérez Star Karla Sofía Gascón Makes Oscar History as First Openly Trans Actress to Be Nominated  —  Gascón is up for Best Actress at this year's ceremony, alongside four other nominees announced on Thursday, Jan. 23  —  Karla Sofía Gascón just made history ahead of the 2025 Oscars.

Jeff Baena Is Gone, but the Creative Family He Nurtured Lives On  —  Fellow filmmaker Alex Ross Perry pays tribute to Aubrey Plaza's late husband, a discerning cineaste, Scrabble savant, and consummate master of ceremonies.  —  I could never put into words what Jeff Baena meant to those of us …

‘Selling Sunset’ Star Nicole Young on ‘Pause’ From Show Amid Chrishell Feud  —  ‘SELLING SUNSET’ STAR NICOLE YOUNG ON PAUSE AMID CHRISHELL FEUD … Nicole Young isn't currently “Selling Sunset” ... the real estate agent has been put on pause from the show ... TMZ has learned.

Full list of Oscar nominations 2025: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande land nods while Emilia Perez leads Academy Awards list  —  Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are among the big names who landed coveted Oscar nods at Thursday's Academy Award nominations event.

Amy Schumer admits brutal comments about her ‘moon face’ led to health diagnosis  —  Trainwreck star Amy Schumer revealed that online comments about her ‘moon face’ led to her diagnosis of Cushing syndrome, a condition caused by excess cortisol in the body  —  Actress Amy Schumer revealed …

Kardashians hairstylist Jen Atkin moving out of California after losing her $8million Malibu home in LA fires  —  Kim Kardashian's former hairstylist Jen Atkin has revealed that she and her family plan to move out of California after losing their Malibu mansion in the devastating LA fires.

Chris Pratt reveals his home is ‘miraculously still standing’ after ex Anna Faris lost her house in LA fires  —  Chris Pratt is breathing a sigh of relief after returning home for the first time since evacuating amid the devastating LA fires.  —  The 45-year-old Avengers: Endgame star …

Oprah Winfrey reveals Ozempic made her realize the truth about ‘thin people’  —  Oprah Winfrey said taking weight-loss drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, helped her realize the truth about ‘thin people.’  —  In 2023, the media mogul, 70, finally admitted to using an undisclosed GLP-1 …

“Emilia Pérez” is Not Good Trans Representation  —  Now that “Emilia Pérez” is streaming on Netflix, more people are able to critique this profoundly retrograde portrayal of a trans woman.  —  While the film garnered rave reviews when it premiered at Cannes earlier this year …

Academy Says Oscars Will “Honor Los Angeles” Amid Wildfire Crisis  —  This year's ceremony will also “move away” from live performances and will instead focus on the songwriters. … “We will honor Los Angeles as the city of dreams, showcasing its beauty and resilience …

Nneka Ihim's Bittersweet Baby News; RHOP Alum Reveals She's Pregnant but Lost Twin Sibling in Utero (Exclusive)  —  “There's trauma within the celebration,” the Bravo star tells PEOPLE in an emotional interview  —  Nneka Ihim is going to be a mom!  —  After over two years of trying …