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David Archuleta is opening up about the emotional minefield that was his relationship with his father Jeff ... admitting for years he saw him as a threat to his peace while battling his sexuality within the strict confines of the Mormon Church.

Speaking on "GMA" Monday while promoting his new memoir "Devout: Losing My Faith to Find Myself," out Feb. 17, the 35-year-old said he’d been viewing everything through the lens of his terrified younger self ... until he reclaimed his voice by redirecting years of bottled-up anger toward his dad into something healthier.

David revealed ... the moment he came out to his dad, he stunned him with acceptance, telling him how proud he was -- a response he says brought him deep healing.

There are lots of celebs out there who get thrills from spooky chills ... can you guess who this horror-loving actor is?

We caught up with this actor in 2018 and asked him about being the narrator of a Stephen King audiobook ... he was pretty stoked about the whole thing!

If you were getting all pumped about seeing Odessa A'zion in the upcoming romance drama flick "Deep Cuts," this might be a bummer -- she's dropped out of the movie's cast.

The actress explained her reasoning on her Instagram Story on Wednesday night ... and admitted she didn't realize the character she was set to play, Zoe, was of Mexican and Jewish heritage in the 2025 novel the upcoming A24 movie is based on.

Odessa's casting was announced Monday, and fans of the book started posting online about how her own background -- she's Jewish, but does not have Mexican roots -- doesn't fit with the character, according to Variety.

Spencer Pratt started working on his reputation as a villain long before he became one on reality TV ... he's admitted he once sold snaps of a teenage Mary-Kate Olsen partying with her then-boyfriend, Max Winkler, for a whopping $50,000!

Spencer spilled the deets in his brand new memoir "The Guy You Loved to Hate: Confessions from a Reality TV Villain" ... and he's saying he doesn't regret it a single bit.

Here's the deal ... he writes his pal Max -- the son of actor Henry Winkler -- had just gone through a split with Mary-Kate ... but still had a "shrine" of photos with her in his room. He describes the images as "young love documented in European hotels, Hollywood parties, stolen moments."

Nigella Lawson's days are about to get a bit sweeter ... because she's going to be the newest judge of "The Great British Bake Off"!

Nigella announced her casting on Instagram Monday and said she was "giddily grateful" for the opportunity to serve as a judge ... we're sure her fans are feeling the same way, too!

She described "The Great British Bake Off" as a "national treasure" and said she is honored to have been trusted to judge future contestants' creations.

Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton had a terrible cancer scare while writing his new book ... and when we caught him out in NYC Tuesday, he revealed his No. 1 client, Kim Kardashian, was a big source of strength.

Chris told us Kim knows a lot about dealing with the disease because her dad, Robert Kardashian, died from esophageal cancer in 2003. As Chris' mom -- often referred to on social media as Momma Appleton -- battled the same type of cancer, Chris was readily receptive to Kim's support.

He said, "She helped me through it."

Scott Adams -- the legendary cartoonist behind "Dilbert" -- is in hospice and likely has only days left to live ... TMZ has learned.

Scott's first ex-wife, Shelly Adams, tells TMZ he’s been receiving end-of-life care at home for the past week as his health rapidly declines.

Shelly says she, her sister, and Scott’s stepdaughter have been caring for him around the clock, with nurses coming in and out.

She adds Scott is beginning to get confused but recently pushed through to film what may be his final podcast episode, directly addressing the possibility it could be his last ever.

Jennifer Aniston proved she’s all in on her new romance with boyfriend Jim Curtis.

The actress dropped by his sold-out "A Deep Reset for the New Year" book event at the bookstore Godmothers in Summerland, CA Saturday, rocking grey roots, a green sweater, and jeans like casual-cool royalty.

Fans who spent $111 a ticket got more than just Curtis' hypnotic skills ... they also got a glimpse of Jerry Seinfeld, Portia De Rossi, and Netflix boss Ted Sarandos.

Rick Ross has a few more stories to tell after authoring a pair of best-sellers ... including the time a bad trip caused a seizure while he was watching Will Smith fight for an Oscar!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained video of Rozay at his pad in Miami, getting candid about the time in 2022, when the plane he was flying in underwent an emergency landing to get him medical care.

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Get 'em while they're hot!

For the Wolfgang Pucks and Gordon Ramsays in your life who are always looking to upgrade their kitchen or get a little creative with their culinary skills, we've cooked up a gift guide for your favorite foodies.

Help them entertain with a new charcuterie board, boil up the most delectable plate of pasta with the perfect pot, or pick up some new techniques and dishes a couple celebrity cookbooks! Whatever you need, it's in this kitchen. So, get to scrolling!

• ChefSofi Charcuterie Board Set -- $38
• KitchenAid Go Cordless Hand Mixer -- $100
• Our Place Perfect Pot -- $119
• Our Place Wonder Oven & Essentials Kit -- $189
• Snoop Dogg Cookbook -- $14
• The Pioneer Woman Cooks -- $20
• Good Lookin' Cookin’ -- $25
• The Choi of Cooking -- $15
• Super-Italian -- $12
• Nespresso Festive Vertuo Pop+ Coffee and Espresso Maker -- $100
• Smeg Retro Drip Coffee Machine and 2-Slice Toaster Bundle -- $490
• MEATER Plus -- $67
• Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set -- $50
• hedley & bennett Crossback Apron -- $90

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With Hanukkah kicking off on December 14, there's still time to get your hands on all the essentials you need for your home. From menorahs to festive fits, we've pulled together a bunch of holiday finds for you and your family.

No need to spin a dreidel or dip into your gelt to get your hands on these good deals.

• Gold & Silver Hammered Pomegranate Tree Menorah -- $130
• Hanukkah Comfy Unisex Matching Jumpsuits -- $80
• Menorah Drip Tray -- $80
• Twisted Spiral Blue & White Ombre Menorah Candles -- $10
• Hanukkah Dog Toy with Squeaker -- $18
• Calis Books Jewish Sound Book -- $29
• Hanukkah Milk Chocolate Gold Coins -- $50

Go on and walk up to these two snazzy snaps of Hayley Kiyoko looking fly in the city! Can you tie up the sneaky switches?!

Earlier this week in the Big Apple, the 34-year-old star made the media rounds to promote her latest novel: "Where There's Room For Us."

Click your heels together and see if you can land on the changes!

Happy Saturday y'all!

Kevin Federline claims his and Britney Spears' son Sean Preston was "terrified" to stay with his mom during some of their most turbulent years.

In his memoir, "You Thought You Knew," Federline recalls gut-wrenching nights comforting the boy, who he says would cry and cling to him whenever it was time to visit Britney.

"Every time Preston had to go to his mom's, they had to pry him off my neck," Kevin reads in the audiobook version. "He'd cry, scream, and hold on with everything he had."

Kevin Federline claims his ex-wife, Britney Spears, had a reckless pattern of prioritizing partying over their kids ... and his tell-all memoir details the moment he said enough is enough.

In his newly released book, "You Thought You Knew," Kevin writes, "I was in Miami for work, trying to stay focused on my commitments, and I got a call. It was her, Paris Hilton, and Lindsay Lohan on the line, drunk as hell, begging me to come over. I could hear Preston and Jayden crying in the background. It had to be three or four in the morning. That call was the final straw."

According to K-Fed, it wasn't the first time something like that happened, but it was the one that stuck with him the most.

Baek Se-hee -- the author whose 2018 memoir "I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki" became an international bestseller -- has died.

A statement confirming her death was released by the the Korean Organ Donation Agency on Thursday, according to CNN. A cause of death wasn't included in the statement.

Baek had several of her organs donated after her death, and they reportedly saved five lives.

The author, who was born in 1990, studied creative writing while in university, and she later became a social media director at a publishing house. She wrote her memoir -- in which she spoke openly about her struggles with depression, and her conversations with her psychiatrist -- while she was working at the publishing house.

Baek's book became wildly popular in South Korea, and it was translated into English in 2022, and got a recommendation in The New York Times.

The writer published a follow-up, "I Want to Die But I Still Want To Eat Tteokbokki," in 2019, and the book followed her as she dealt with steady, low-grade depression.

Anton Hur, who translated Baek's work into English, released a statement after her death, writing the author's work touched "millions of lives."

Baek was 35 years old.

Kevin Federline's new book, "You Thought You Knew," spills salacious details about his ex Britney Spears' shortcomings during their relationship ... but Britney's first husband is coming to her defense.

Jason Alexander -- who was married to the "Toxic" singer for 55 hours before their annulment -- took to Instagram to set Kevin straight.

Jason wrote, "You don't get to tell half the story. Not when you were in the middle of it."