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Jack Schlossberg -- John F. Kennedy's only grandson -- is looking to carry on his famous family's political legacy ... announcing a bid for Congress.

The 32-year-old Democrat posted a video on social media Tuesday night revealing he's running for New York's 12th congressional district -- the seat long held by Rep. Jerry Nadler, who's retiring after 34 years in office.

Check out the clip ... Schlossberg is seen buttoned up and speaks directly to the camera -- warning America is facing a "crisis at every level," and saying, "we can do better" by having the Democrats take back control of the House.

Judy Garland paved the way for many actresses, but maybe none more than "Wicked" stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo ... we caught up with one of Judy's two daughters, Lorna Luft, who couldn't be happier about who's walking in her mom's footsteps.

Lorna told us, "I love those two and they're incredibly talented" when we chatted with her Tuesday in New York.

She says she was particularly thrilled with Cynthia and Ariana's duet for the special "Wicked: One Wonderful Night," streaming on Peacock. In the program, they sang "Get Happy / Happy Days Are Here Again" ... a song Judy sang with Barbra Streisand.

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner have been caught up in some pretty wild breakup buzz lately ... but TMZ can confirm the power couple’s still very much together!

We’ve confirmed the Hollywood duo’s two-and-a-half-year-long relationship is far from done -- despite the Daily Mail's claims of trouble in paradise.

The outlet reported the pair were dunzo after Kylie felt like she was putting in more work and doing all the chasing lately ... while TC was focusing on filming.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have been the subject of numerous breakup rumors lately ... but TMZ has learned the speculation isn't accurate and the split isn't true.

Sources close to the couple tell us ... they are still absolutely together romantically despite multiple media reports and online theories implying they've broken up.

Some outlets and social accounts fueled the split speculation further Tuesday when the two were seen not standing next to each other as the "Wicked" cast posed for their cast photo at the UK premiere in London on Monday night.

10:51 AM PT -- Sources close to Sean "Diddy" Combs tell TMZ .... our story about Diddy drinking homemade alcohol in prison "is 100 percent true." Regarding the 3-way call, we're told it was purely personal with Diddy chatting with 2 family members and their discussion had nothing to do with issuing a statement to the New York Times.

Sean "Diddy" Combs hasn't been at his New Jersey prison digs for very long ... but he's already facing possible punishment for breaking the rules, according to a new report.

CBS News obtained prison documents that outline Diddy's first days at FCI Fort Dix, along with his mug shot that shows his name and inmate number. Diddy is serving a 4-year prison term after his federal conviction for transporting male escorts across state lines for the purpose of prostitution. The music mogul was transferred from Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center to Fort Dix on October. 30.

According to the CBS News documents, Diddy has already run afoul of prison rules just a few days into his incarceration at Fort Dix. Diddy reportedly made a three-person call to discuss issuing a statement to The New York Times ... but ended up in violation of the Bureau of Prisons rules. BOP guidelines bar inmates from adding multiple people to phone calls for fear inmates could use them to coordinate criminal activity.

Talk about a girl boss! Hailey Bieber told GQ while she didn't necessarily plan to sell her brand Rhode earlier this year ... she was offered a price she couldn't refuse.

While some may have been surprised by Rhode's hefty $1 billion price tag, Hailey said she would never have sold it for anything less ... "I was just like, 'It's going to be this or I'm not doing it.'"

She added, "I was very determined that I wouldn't do it for anything under that."

For the first time, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has revealed how the rise of political violence has affected his life ... he now has 24/7 security at his home.

He told Tony Dokoupil in an interview on "CBS News Sunday Morning" he's concerned "yahoos" mentioning him on social media could "open the floodgates" for "lunatics" who may wish to do him harm.

He cautioned, "It only takes one."

French Montana hit the town with his fiancée, Princess Sheikha Mahra of Dubai, and longtime friend Max B hours after Max walked free from prison.

We got the trio out at Ayah Restaurant in SoHo in New York City Sunday night, where they sat down for dinner and celebrated Max's first taste of freedom after more than a decade behind bars.

Witnesses tell us the vibe was pure joy ... with hugs, laughter, and a few emotional toasts as French welcomed his day one buddy home.

Four-time NBA All-Star Michael Ray Richardson has passed away, the New York Knicks announced Tuesday. He was 70 years old.

MRR was a star at Montana before going No. 4 overall in the 1978 NBA Draft ... and went on to play with the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and New Jersey Nets over the course of eight seasons.

He was a defensive standout ... leading the league in steals three different times.

After 16 years behind bars, Max B proposed to his longtime partner Monday in a video that's going viral.

The couple was reportedly married earlier this year when the Harlem rapper -- AKA the "Silver Surfer" -- was still incarcerated ... but the public proposal was clearly moving for those in attendance at the private dinner, and the perfect way to celebrate Max's release.

According to All Hip Hop, Max's first 24 hours of freedom also included reuniting with French Montana and stepping back into the studio.

Vladimir Putin's hands are looking pretty rough these days ... prompting people to speculate about his health -- again!

The Russian strongman showed off his mitts for the cameras while recently meeting with 22-year-old health expert Yekaterina Leshchinskaya to chat about potentially banning e-cigarettes from being sold inside the former Soviet Union.

Check out the video ... as Leshchinskaya talks directly to Vlad in front of spectators, Putin clenches his fists with puffy fingers and worm-like veins under his wrinkly skin.

Jeff Goldblum's role as The Wizard of Oz not only changed his legacy, it changed his diet ... the Hollywood legend stopped eating meat and poultry after filming.

The 73-year-old Oscar-nominated actor revealed the news Monday on the British daytime show "This Morning."

Citing the character's cruelty to animals in the film, he said he made the decision to make a conscientious switch IRL. Goldblum told the hosts ... "I'm happy. We need the world to work for everybody on Earth and every creature, too."

Demi Lovato is sober after overdosing on drugs and almost dying years ago, but Tekashi 6ix9ine says she's bound to relapse ... and he's offering a way to make that happen, though he tells TMZ it's just an attempt at "dark humor."

Tekashi was on Andie Elle's podcast when the conversation shifted to former child actors doing drugs.

6ix9ine brought up Demi, who, as we first reported, overdosed on heroin in July 2018.

Legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, after his family made the difficult decision to turn off his ventilator ... and today his cause of death has been released, TMZ has learned.

TMZ confirms, Ace died as a result of blunt trauma to the head due to a fall.

According to the Morris County, New Jersey Medical Examiner's report ... Ace suffered a fracture to the back of his skull, a subdural hematoma -- a collection of blood formed between the brain's protective outer layer and the brain itself -- and a stroke. His manner of death was ruled an accident.

Salt-N-Pepa were officially enshrined in the Rock Hall of Fame on Saturday -- and celebrated like queens in Hollywood with a few of their famous friends!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained a video of Salt-N-Pepa -- and Spinderella, of course -- kicking it at the W Hollywood following the let-out of the ceremony for the official after-party, presented by Amazon Music and produced by Joey Harris Inc.

Missy Elliott, Mona Scott, and Maxwell all came through to show love -- and those were just the M's!!!

Oh, celebs ... they're just like us! The Jonas Brothers revealed a secret to maintaining their close relationship that will probably sound familiar to anyone with a sibling ... they pick on each other.

The Jo Bros. were interviewed by Super Bowl LII winner Jason Kelce on "Good Morning America" Monday. Seeing as how Jason works with his own famous brother, Travis Kelce, he was curious how Kevin, Joe, and Nick handle the countless tours they've done together.

According to Joe, "It's just a healthy amount of bullying."