Will Smith says the Oscars slap on Chris Rock was an explosion of anger that was years in the making … but also seemed to partially put the blame back in CR’s court. The actor was on “The Daily Show” with Trevor Noah Monday and once again tried…

Iranian players did NOT protest prior to the U.S. game — the entire team appeared to sing the national anthem ahead of the contest. Iran officials have reportedly threatened the families of their national soccer team’s players ahead of their huge…

Iran officials have reportedly threatened the families of their national soccer team’s players ahead of their huge game with the U.S. — insisting if they don’t “behave” for the contest, “violence and torture” could ensue back home. CNN, citing a…

Clarence Gilyard, the actor who played the wisecracking computer hacker in the film, “Die Hard,” has died. Gilyard passed away after a long battle with an unspecified illness, according to media reports. His death was announced Monday by the…

Elon Musk is going to war with Apple over Twitter … but his verbal assault appears to be falling on deaf ears … for now. Musk posted a series of angry tweets Monday, directing his rage at Apple and its CEO, Tim Cook, over their treatment of the…

Kanye West says Donald Trump credits him with freeing former federal prisoner Alice Marie Johnson … but Alice doesn’t see it that way. Alice tells TMZ … she’s convinced she’d still be behind bars if it weren’t for Kim Kardashian lobbying the…

Aaron Carter’s going back to his home state, where his family intends to spread his ashes … and some of his remains will be alongside his mother’s when she eventually passes away. Aaron’s mom, Jane, tells us the family is planning to scatter…

Tommy Lee’s dealing with a new break-in at his crib … no sex tape was taken this time, but the suspects did make off with some strange items and left his home looking like a hotel room after a Mötley Crüe party. Cops alerted the Crüe drummer…

Sean Taylor’s half brother saw no issues with the Commanders’ memorial of the late Pro Bowler on Sunday … telling TMZ Sports the whole thing was “an honor” — and he’s expecting more to be added to it as time goes by. Washington officially…