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Paramount Studios / SEGA Sonic the Hedgehog looks a lot less frightening now after he got an eye job and a good mouth sanding — which should hopefully put restless die-hard fans at ease. A new trailer for the part-live-action ‘Sonic’ movie dropped on Tuesday, and our favorite video game hero underwent a major redesign

Exclusive TMZ.com David Foster‘s taking a trip down memory lane — or rather, the Pacific Coast Highway — ’cause he wants to revisit his scary accident when he hit “Roots” actor Ben Vereen. TMZ has learned that the Grammy-winning producer and composer’s camp recently made a formal records request from the LAPD from his June

South Carolina-born Lurie Poston was only 12 years old when he was cast as the sharp singing son Tommy — who nails his part in the family a cappella rendition of the Guns N’ Roses jam “Sweet Child O’ Mine” — in the 2008 sibling comedy “Step Brothers” With Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly.

Backgrid Justin Bieber seems to still have Tom Cruise on his mind, ’cause he unwittingly recreated an iconic movie moment made famous by the actor … just without as much horse power. JB was out with his wife, Hailey, Sunday riding around L.A. on what looks like a pretty nifty bicycle, which has a seat

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Chanel West Coast says Sharon Stone shouldn’t be suing her for thrusting her back into pop culture again with a song that invoked her name … instead, SS should thank her. We got the rapper and MTV host Saturday in Sherman Oaks and asked about the lawsuit the iconic actress

Mega Ben Affleck is trying to get past falling off the wagon by moving forward with work … even if he looks a little worse for wear. Ben was spotted Tuesday with a script in hand in New Orleans as he prepared to begin shooting his new film, “Deep Water.” Unclear if Ben’s disheveled look

Aleisha Allen was only 14 years old when she was cast as the mischievous and clever daughter, Lindsey Kingston — who snapped a flash photo that caused a deer to go wild — in the 2005 family comedy movie, “Are We There Yet?” Allen starred in this hilarious adventure film alongside Ice Cube, as the

Exclusive Details Christopher Dennis — a street performer known for portraying Superman on Hollywood Blvd. for more than 25 years — has died … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us … Dennis was found dead Saturday in the San Fernando Valley. We’re told his body was discovered lying headfirst in a bin that’s

Play video content Home For Our Troops Ben Stiller wants to put you in his show, or send you to lunch with Bryan Cranston … maybe hand you George Clooney‘s watch? Pay attention, it’s all for a good cause. Ben and a bunch of his celeb pals are recognizing Veterans Day by supporting Homes For

Exclusive Getty Anthony Mackie stayed true to his Marvel character when he flew under the radar in divorce court … splitting from his wife, but leaving things nice and neat before anyone could notice. We’ve learned the actor — who plays Falcon in the ‘Avengers’ movies — and his now ex-wife, Sheletta Chapital, are in

Play video content BACKGRID Jennifer Hudson is ready for her close-up as the Queen of Soul herself — ’cause she’s already in character and filming — as is her onscreen husband, Marlon Wayans. The Oscar-winning actress and Grammy-winning singer was spotted on set Sunday in NYC, where she was in costume as a young Aretha

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Dolph Lundgren doesn’t see any issue with older dudes, like Dennis Quaid and Peter Cook, proposing to women more than half their age … ’cause in the end, it ain’t about age. We got Dolph leaving Il Pastaio in Bev Hills and asked about Dennis and Peter and their much

Exclusive TMZ.com “Spy Kids” star Daryl Sabara has just been hit with 2 misdemeanor charges after allegedly flexing some serious muscle and going to town on somebody’s car with his bare hands!!! Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the actor was walking by a parked car near the UCLA campus when he stopped and started

Play video content Exclusive BACKGRID Kevin Hart must enjoy living dangerously, ’cause he’s already getting into another muscle car similar to the one that nearly killed him … seemingly without a safety harness, at that. The comedian was out at a shopping plaza Saturday in Calabasas with a friend, where it looks like he was

Backgrid Eddie Murphy is deep into filming “Coming to America 2” and it’s gettin’ everyone plenty excited. Eddie was on set in ATL in full Prince Akeem garb. He’s proudly wearing a New York Mets bomber jacket, with proclamations of his love of the Big Apple. You see Eddie hold a wad of cash …

Exclusive TMZ.com Henry Thomas had cannabis in his vehicle when he was busted for a DUI, which could explain him being zonked at the wheel … this according to law enforcement. As we reported … Elliott from ‘E.T.’ was arrested last month in Oregon after the Tualatin PD responded to a call of him being

Exclusive TMZ/New Line Cinema/Everett Collection Even the guy who scored as sweet a role as Leatherface in “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” has roommates — ahh, the actor’s life — and one of ’em’s accusing him of getting violent. Andrew Bryniarski played the masked mass murderer in the 2003 version of ‘Chainsaw’ … alongside Jessica Biel.

Play video content Elias Tahan, Ricki Alvarez, Lauren Drablier Kim Kardashian is an Ivy League-caliber lawyer, at least for Halloween … because she’s recreating Reese Witherspoon‘s famous scene from “Legally Blonde.” Kim’s going as Elle Woods for Halloween this year, and she’s going all-out with a spot-on costume AND a carbon copy of the video

Breaking News Paulina Gretzky DEFINITELY brought it for Halloween … Wayne Gretzky‘s smokin’ hot daughter channeled Gabrielle Union in “Bring It On” … putting on the tiniest Clover cheerleader outfit for her costume this year — and she KILLED IT!!! The 30-year-old mother of two celebrated the holiday in epic fashion … partying it up

TMZ.com John Witherspoon, who made his mark in comedy and in films like “Friday” has died. Witherspoon’s family announced he died suddenly Tuesday at his home in Sherman Oaks, California. The statement reads, “It is with deep sadness we have to tweet this, but our husband & father John Witherspoon has passed away.” The statement

Exclusive Kevin Spacey won’t be charged in a sexual assault case in Los Angeles because the alleged victim died during the investigation … TMZ has learned. Spacey was accused of forcing a male massage therapist to touch his genitals during an in-home session back in 2016. The therapist claimed he suffered emotional pain and distress

Breaking News Getty The son of “Tarzan” star Ron Ely pretended to draw a weapon before 4 deputies fired a total of 24 rounds, ultimately killing the actor’s son … this according to law enforcement. According to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office … Ron’s 30-year-old son, Cameron Ely, was found outside the couple’s Hope

Play video content Breaking News John Cena‘s putting LOTS of money where his mouth is … donating $500,000 to first responders helping to battle the California wildfires. “Right now, California is in dire straits,” the WWE superstar said in a video … “It is burning. It is under siege from massive wildfires statewide.” And, as

Robert Evans — one of the most successful producers in Hollywood history — is dead. Evans, who produced such iconic films as “The Godfather,” “Chinatown” and “Urban Cowboy,” died Saturday. His credits are crazy … “Rosemary’s Baby,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Goodbye Columbus” and “Love Story.” These movies were shot under his watch as the head

Exclusive TMZ.com John Singleton‘s estate and the fortune it claims is aboutta get little more flush — because the studio that distributed one of his biggest films is ponying up some belated cash. According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Sony Pictures has agreed to fork over a little more than half a mil to

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Ansel Elgort had one of the best seats in the house to see Kanye West‘s first Sunday Service following the release of his new album … and the dude was stoked! Ansel was among the thousands to pack The Forum Sunday in Inglewood to watch the more than 2-hour show.

Jeremy Renner‘s ex-wife seems to be trying to show why she should get sole custody of their daughter as the court battle wages on … opting for a day in the hay as exhibit A. Sonni Pacheco was seen Saturday with her and Jeremy’s 6-year-old daughter, Ava, at a pumpkin patch in L.A., where it

Breaking News HAKES AUCTIONS If you’re rich and a huge ‘Star Wars’ nerd … GET YOUR WALLET READY!!! The most-rare, sought-after, expensive ‘Star Wars’ collectible ever is about to hit the auction block — a missile-firing Boba Fett action figure … and it could fetch around $500,000!!!! It’s called the “Boba Fett J-Slot Rocket-Firing Prototype”

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com “One great thing about being old and rich is you can do what you want to do!” That’s Arsenio Hall telling “TMZ Live” why money is making him an even BETTER comic — because he can do all the risky material he wants without the fear of getting choked out

@LionsShareNews Barack Obama, Tim Cook and Robert De Niro likely all have a spot on the list of celebs people want to have dinner with … and the trio was seated at the same table Monday night in NYC. The former U.S. Prez, the Apple CEO and the movie star met up at Yves restaurant