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Taylor Momsen’s opening up about the rough side of "Gossip Girl" ... saying people blurred the line between her and her character so much, she had no choice but to quit the show.

The Pretty Reckless rocker spilled on "Call Her Daddy" that playing Jenny Humphrey was straight-up killing her ... she just wanted to ditch the drama and make music, but trying to break that contract by S4 was a nightmare of its own.

Taylor says the execs branded her ungrateful for wanting to leave the very show that had made her so successful -- but she pushed back hard, and eventually the writers agreed to write her off.

Sarah Paulson says Diane Keaton pulled a move fitting of "The Godfather" himself ... always taking care of the little people working in the restaurants she patronized over the years.

Paulson remembered her late friend during an appearance on "Watch What Happens Live" after Andy Cohen asked her to share her favorite memory of Diane.

The actress takes a minute to think in the clip -- admitting she didn't realize Andy wanted to ask her about Diane -- before revealing she went to more dinners than she could count with Keaton ... who would always ask to go into the kitchen after a meal.

The Dodgers went from shaking their butts at a post-parade party to watching others do it -- their World Series celebration made its way to the "Dancing with the Stars" set on Tuesday ... and they soaked in a special routine in their honor!!

Manager Dave Roberts and players Tyler Glasnow, Will Smith and Blake Snell all hit up the show taping to take in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame night. Of course, the World Series trophy was right by their side for it.

Some folks online thought the guys looked a bit out of their element ... but that could be because they've been non-stop raging since Saturday night.

California Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated his fellow Democrats leaping from the top rope and scoring a big win on election night ... sharing a clip where he and his compatriots are wrestling Republicans.

Newsom posted the meme clip late Tuesday night after polls across the country closed ... and, it kicks off with him and former President Barack Obama taking out the trash -- smashing a receptacle over President Donald Trump's head.

Congressman from New York Hakeem Jeffries jumps in to help his fellow pols in the melee ... taking on Speaker of the House Mike Johnson -- and, AOC even gets in on the fun, too.

Dave Portnoy is calling out Tom Brady … after the NFL legend revealed his new dog, Junie, is actually a clone of his late pooch, Lua.

ICYMI … on Tuesday, Brady said he partnered with Colossal Biosciences -- a biotech company he invests in -- to clone Lua through a blood sample collected before she passed.

Brady originally shared Lua with his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen ... and nearly two years after Lua’s death, Junie entered the picture -- looking similar to the OG pooch.

1:30 PM PT -- In a news conference Wednesday afternoon, officials confirmed 11 people are dead as a result of the crash and the fire. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said the death toll is likely to reach 12.

The fiery explosion of a UPS cargo plane during takeoff -- which killed at least 7 people Tuesday -- can be seen in terrifying security video.

Watch the wild clip -- the plane, lifting off from Kentucky's Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport -- is in flames as soon as it leaves the ground. The left wing catches fire and the aircraft immediately plunges to the ground, skidding down the runway in a blazing crash. A thick, black plume of smoke fills the air.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 was bound for Honolulu and carrying 3 crew members, who are presumed dead. At least 9 people were killed in the crash, with 11 injured, Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday. He said the numbers will likely grow.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was groped by a man while greeting supporters — but she kept her cool and took care of the situation herself.

The creepy incident occurred Tuesday in Mexico City's downtown district, where Sheinbaum was meeting with some of her constituents on the street in broad daylight as the man -- or perv -- came up behind her.

A witness shot video of their ensuing interaction, which shows the man leaning in to kiss Sheinbaum while putting his hands on her waist.

Kim Kardashian might not see this as fair ... her new Ryan Murphy series "All's Fair" has a 0% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes!

Here's the sitch -- the new legal drama debuted on Hulu Tuesday and has been reviewed by 8 professional critics on Rotten Tomatoes as of Wednesday morning ... and it's amassed a 0% rating.

Now, things are looking better in terms of audience reviews, with the Popcornmeter at 57% after more than 100 posts.

Zohran Mamdani made history Tuesday night, becoming the first Muslim mayor of New York City -- and his first order of business was going after his nemesis, President Trump!

The democratic socialist breezed to victory over his closest opponent, Andrew Cuomo, in the NYC mayoral race -- then took the stage at the Paramount Theater in Brooklyn, delivering a 20-minute speech celebrating his big win, and vowed to stop Trump once and for all.

Standing at a podium flanked by his wife, Rama Duwaji, Mamdani told his huge crowd of supporters, "If any city can show a nation how to stop Donald Trump, it is the city that gave rise to him." Trump, of course, was born and raised in Queens -- and spent much of his life building his real estate empire in Manhattan.

Tim Tebow and his wife, Demi-Leigh, welcomed their first child together back in July ... and the former Heisman trophy winner is loving every bit of fatherhood -- telling TMZ Sports it's been an "awesome" experience!!

We caught up with the two-time national champion out in NYC on Tuesday ... and while sleep may be at a premium these days, his face lit up when we asked how it's going with the little one.

"It is awesome, it is one of the biggest blessings in life," he said.

Before this mini musician turned into a shining star, he was playing the piano in his diaper and growing up in Glen Ridge, New Jersey.

He's known for making funny skits with friends on YouTube ... He may have started on Vine, but his popularity landed him on Comedy Central's "Drunk History" and HBO's "Outpost."

Mom, momager, or Gen Z’s ultimate "mother" ... whatever you call her, Kris Jenner’s hitting the big 7-0, and we’re celebrating with her hottest, most iconic shots through the years.

Honestly, it’d be a crime not to celebrate Kris -- the mastermind behind the KarJenner empire and the pop culture moments that defined a generation. But today’s not about them ... it’s all about her -- so hit that gallery and give the queen her flowers!

From the very start of the family’s reality TV reign, Kris has been the one watching over it all -- serving looks and power every step of the way.

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From Oz straight to your living room, face, and wardrobe. "Wicked: For Good" is set to release on November 21 ... which means now is the time to pick up the most Ozmopolitan products around ... before they sell out!

Universal went all out with collabs for the new flick, dropping new makeup, killer t-shirts, kitchen and home goods. Want toys? We've got a separate whole list of them here too!

Check out some of our faves below ... and shop the whole "Wicked: For Good" storefront at Amazon here ... and grab something for the Wicked lover in your life.

• Glinda Embossed Signature Round Dutch Oven -- $450
• Elphaba Embossed Signature Round Dutch Oven -- $450
• Elphaba Bewitching Banyan Forest Candle -- $48
• Glinda Perfectly Pink Yuzu Candle -- $48
• Dragon Glassware x Wicked Ozpresso Cups -- $33
• r.e.m. beauty Glinda Makeup Set -- $65
• r.e.m. beauty Elphaba Makeup Set -- $65
• I Feel Wicked Hoodie -- $37

Passengers were forced off a Delta Airlines flight Tuesday night after crew members reported a bomb threat just before takeoff.

Here's what went down -- the Minneapolis-bound flight from LaGuardia Airport was preparing to depart Terminal C around 8 PM when the alert was raised, Port Authority police tell TMZ. The plane was swiftly moved away from the gate and passengers deboarded.

Keith Browner Sr., a standout football player at the University of Southern California who went on to play 5 seasons in the NFL, is dead ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Keith died Tuesday morning in San Leandro, CA ... according to his son, Keith Browner Jr.

We're told Keith's death was unexpected and sudden ... and the family is shocked.

Joey Graziadei touched down back in L.A. after just running in the NYC Marathon this weekend ... and even though the dude is clearly sore AF, he says soreness was worth it -- making his goal time by mere seconds!

Our cameras ran into the former "Bachelor" and "Dancing with the Stars" winner at LAX ... and he says even though he was just in a big race, there is no rush to the altar with fiancée Kelsey Anderson ... 'cause they're still in "early stages" of wedding planning.

Check the clip ... Joey tells us doing the marathon was just another bucket list item the reality star wanted to check off ... after he completed his viral "30 Under 30" bucket list earlier this year.