Ben Affleck Doggone, It's Nice to Finally Relax at Home!!! Out After Wildfire Security Nuisances

Ben Affleck was finally able to leave his Brentwood home and chill in the neighborhood with his son and a new dog ... after a dramatic start to the new year with wildfire scares -- and subsequent security issues in the area.

It seems Ben upped his personal security in the form of a four-legged pal ... and took the K-9 out for a relaxing stroll with his kiddo -- and men from Trident Elite Protection Dogs -- on Friday.

The outing marks a strong contrast for BA who initially fled his mansion ... then had to deal with one security issue after another just outside his front door in the wake of the massive, deadly Palisades fire.

Ally Lewber to James Kennedy It's Over!!! Seen Taking More Items Outta His Place

When one person takes stuff out of their partner's place, it's a clear sign they are dunzo ... and that is exactly what just happened between Ally Lewber and James Kennedy.

The two were snapped -- both looking very unhappy -- at his L.A. home Friday as she was seen carrying bags out of his place.

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TMZ Explains: James Kennedy Arrested
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This major development comes after the "Vanderpump Rules" alum was arrested last month for misdemeanor domestic violence following an argument with an unnamed woman. According to the Burbank Police Department’s arrest log, the woman claimed her boyfriend picked her up and threw her to the ground.

Stars and Scars You Be the Judge

Carrie Underwood's taking heat for signing up for Trump's inauguration, and there's a movement to free Wendy Williams. So we gotta ask ...

Carrie Underwood To Perform At Inauguration ...

Village People Performing At Inaugural Ball ...

Michelle Obama Boycotting Inauguration ...

Trump Will Save TikTok

Bigger Star Today ...

Heidi Montag Should Sing 'Superficial' At FireAid ...

Free Wendy Williams ...

Taylor And Ryan Allegedly Pressuring Baldoni ...

Blake Comparing Herself To Khaleesi ...

Taylor Swift Chillin' in NYC!!!

Taylor Swift was coolin' out in frigid NYC Friday night with her parents, Scott and Andrea, and a friend -- after she was dragged into the messy legal battle between her close pal Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.

The Grammy-winning singer hit the streets of Manhattan with her buddy Ashley Avignone, and both ladies looked chic in their fancy outfits.

Check out photos ... Taylor was dressed in a black jacket, mini skirt and knee-high boots ... with her pal trailing right behind her.

Bill Maher Bulls*** We Can't Blame Politicians for L.A. Fires!!!

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Bill Maher is furious at folks who are lecturing Angelenos to stop blaming politicians for the devastating fires ... he says that exactly where a big part of the blame lies.

The 'Real Time' host delivered a scathing review of City and State politicians whom he says share the blame. Starting at the top, B.M. scoffs at Governor Gavin Newsom, who said local officials are trying to figure out why there was no water in many of the hydrants, and why 300 hydrants were out of service and not repaired. As Bill puts it, maybe they all should have figured that out before L.A. burned.

And don't get him started on the argument people make ... well, do you want your taxes raised? Maher notes he and others pay the State of Cali 13% of their income, so start re-prioritizing what's being spent.

Celebs Vacaying In Aspen ... Strike A Froze 📸!

When you're a celeb, a winter getaway is key and there's just snow place like Aspen ... IYKYK! Cue the bougie n' fab selfies, lots of hats and furry beanies, and shredding the gnar for days!

In typical Diplo fashion ... the deejay hit the freezing temps shirtless and flexed for a photo, Jennifer Lopez looked cute in the Aspen snow with a hot cup of joe, and Kyle Richards hit the town and snapped a pic with her oldest daughter Farrah.

Model Heidi Klum never holds back from a PDA moment with hubby Tom Kaulitz, and this pic of the two lovebirds on the mountaintops is no different 😘!

Actress Rebel Wilson enjoyed a day of snow polo with her wife Ramona Agruma -- both ladies lookin' cool in some sunnies.

Wanna have snow much fun with the celebs? Hit up our gallery and see what's been goin' down in Aspen!

Wendy Williams 90-Minute Phone Call Raises Serious Question Over Guardianship

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SHE SEEMED FINE TO ME
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Wendy Williams sounds like the same person she was 10 years ago and is not showing a hint of disability ... so says TMZ Executive Producer Harvey Levin, who just spent 90 minutes with her on the phone.

Harvey's shocked the person he spoke with is under a guardianship that has stripped her of her personal and financial freedom. She was lucid, articulate, opinionated and with it ... a far cry from the picture being painted by her guardianship's attorney, who says she is permanently disabled with frontal lobe dementia.

Wendy showed no lapse in judgment, no hesitation at all. Charlamagne Tha God was on the call as well, and Harvey co-signs on his assessment that Wendy is a far cry from disabled.

What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!

Grab your stilettos and strut into these two gorgeous pics of the lovely Keke Palmer ... Don't get too distracted by the busy city background, and see if you can find the minor changes in the photos!

Earlier this week in NYC, the hot mama and actress got caught doin' a hair flip as she left the "Good Morning America" studios -- Yes, Keke's got it all goin' on, but some things are amiss here ...

Can you grab the sneaky switch-ups and throw 'em in the bag?

HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Keke Palmer photos!**

L.A. Wildfires And the Emmy For Dumbest Vulture Goes To ... !!! Fire Crews Stop Alleged Looters

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CATCHING THE LOOTERS
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Looting has been a major problem amid the massive destruction from the recent L.A. wildfires ... but firefighters were able stop some suspects -- and it was caught on camera!

Firefighters were working a mostly destroyed Altadena neighborhood from the Eaton blaze on Thursday when they came across two people they suspected were up to no good ... and their hunch led to arrests.

In video obtained by Fox 11's Matthew Seerorff ... firefighters confront a female suspect carrying items out of a burned-down house, which included an Emmy and a Sharp Award with the rightful -- unidentified -- owner's name on them.

Kim Kardashian I Was Lying About Staying Single

Kim Kardashian sounds like she's taken ... because she's teasing a new boo in the new trailer for her family's reality show.

Kim confesses, "I had the intention of staying single. I was fully lying to you guys."

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Hulu's new "Kardashians" trailer for the upcoming season six strongly hints at a new man in Kim's life. She looks into the camera and says, "Me not dating and wanting love and attention? I don't think you know me."

Bills Legend Andre Reed Ravens Will Be Impacted By Cold ... Lamar Doesn't Like It!!!

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The Buffalo Bills' best player this weekend might just be Mother Nature -- because according to Andre Reed, the freezing temps could help his former team tremendously against the Ravens.

The massive playoff matchup will go down on Sunday at Orchard Park -- where weather experts are predicting temperatures to be in the teens.

While both squads are relatively familiar with that kind of chill -- Reed told TMZ Sports on Friday he thinks it'll benefit Buffalo far more.

Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton When In Rome, We Watch Soccer!!!

Timothée Chalamet and Edward Norton do as the Romans do ... and that means cheering on some of the top soccer teams in Italy.

The actors took a break from their press tour for their new Bob Dylan biopic to take in a little Serie A soccer Friday in Rome.

Timothée and Edward had great seats to watch AS Roma take Genoa CFC ... and Chalamet was pretty animated, jumping out of his seat and cheering.

Tank Grammys Keep Dreams Alive ... Needed After L.A. Fires

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HARD WORK WORTH CELEBRATING
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Tank says the Grammys are making the right call by pivoting in the wake of the L.A. wildfires.

We got the R&B star at LAX and he told our photog the Grammys are doing the right thing by focusing the award show on relief efforts and awareness.

Tank's a member of The Recording Academy and he's praising CEO Harvey Mason Jr. for turning the Grammys into a big fundraiser.

Justin Baldoni Leaning on Friends, Family & Faith ... But, Readying for Legal War!!!

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Justin Baldoni's leaning on his loved ones in the middle of his extensive legal battle with Blake Lively ... saying he's relying on his friends and family to help him through.

Photogs caught up with the actor early Friday morning walking into LAX ... and, they simply asked how he's holding up during this difficult time.

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A TIMELINE OF DRAMA
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Baldoni -- who's holding hands with one of his kids in the clip and walking with his wife, Emily -- says he's grateful to be with his family while he and Blake trade legal filings.

Chrishell Stause on Tom Sandoval Our 'Traitors' Beef Goes Both Ways!!!

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BEST SEASON EVER
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Chrishell Stause's disdain for 'Traitors' costar Tom Sandoval is not just for the cameras ... telling us their beef is putting the real in reality TV.

We caught up with the "Selling Sunset" star at LAX, where she spilled all on filming season 3 of the Peacock competition series ... including her callout of the "Vanderpump Rules" alum early on in the season.

As she puts it ... Tom is not her "favorite," which is the nice-girl way of saying she pretty much hates the guy.

TikTok Ban GloZell Green, Tay Zonday Concerned ... Creators Will Lose Lots of Money

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PLEASE, PRESIDENT TRUMP!!!
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TikTokers may lose a serious stream of revenue soon ... the social media site is set to be banned in the U.S. on Sunday, and many content creators are freaking out.

We caught up with GloZell Green and Tay Zonday -- a pair of popular YouTubers who have transitioned into social media stars ... and, they both admitted they're concerned about the scheduled ban.

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IT'S BIGGER THAN MONEY...
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Green tells us she uses TikTok not just to put her content out there but to advertise her brands as well ... and, if the platform is banned, GloZell says she may lose out on a whole lot of revenue.