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Ready for a revelation? Turns out, YouTubers Daniel Howell and Philip Lester -- better known as Dan and Phil -- are dating!

The pair announced the news about their love lives -- or is it love life? -- in a 46-minute-long video titled "Are Dan and Phil in a Relationship?" on their shared YouTube account ... and according to Phil, the answer is a very simple "yes."

Oh, and here's the kicker -- the two have actually been a couple since 2009, when they started creating content together!

Dan and Phil stated they fell for each other "hard and fast" after they first met, although they didn't put any labels on their romance at first.

It's also worth noting they both came out in 2019 -- just not at the same time. Dan actually claimed he'd been "more than friends" with Phil in his coming-out video, but he decided to keep the actual status of their relationship under wraps, according to Dexerto.

The two were pretty open about having gone through ups and downs just like any other couple, and Dan confessed he'd experienced plenty of homophobia as a child, which didn't exactly encourage him to go public with his relationship later on in life.

Dan and Phil also claimed they wouldn't be changing their content after going public with their romance ... and quipped no one should be afraid of them turning into "couple vloggers in bed."

Pete Buttigieg isn’t just laughing off Tucker Carlson’s wild claim he’s not actually gay -- he’s reveling in it ... saying his amusement comes from surviving the very raw journey of owning his truth.

On Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan, Pete got real -- saying most of his 20s were spent convinced coming out would kill his future career ... and he was in such a dark headspace, he admits he might’ve even tried conversion therapy if it meant not being gay.

Pete -- President Joe Biden's Transportation Secretary, and the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana -- said it finally clicked during his military deployment ... if he made it back home alive, he had to come out, career be damned.

J.K. Rowling has firmly rejected Emma Watson’s olive branch following years of public opposition to trans rights ... delivering a scathing response to her on X.

The author tore into the actress in the fiery post Monday, accusing the "Harry Potter' star of being "ignorant of how ignorant she was," pointing out that Emma grew up a multimillionaire at 14 and never faced adult life without the cushion of wealth and fame -- a stark contrast to Rowling’s own experience.

J.K. said she lived in poverty while writing 'Harry Potter' -- the series that made Emma famous -- and says her own life experience gives her a clear understanding of what the attack on women’s rights -- which she claims Emma has enthusiastically supported -- truly means for women without her privileges.

Emma Watson still has love in her heart for J.K. Rowling ... even after the 'Harry Potter' author has publicly dissed her and her costars over their public support of transgender rights.

Emma, who famously played Hermione Granger in the renowned film series, appeared on the "On Purpose With Jay Shetty" podcast Wednesday and addressed the seemingly tense relationship between herself and JKR, noting ... "I think it's my deepest wish that I hope people who don't agree with my opinion will love me and I hope I can keep loving people who I don't necessarily share the same opinion with."

She added that although she has differing views from the controversial author, she still cherishes the favorable experiences she had with JK growing up.

Kamala Harris is doubling down on her decision not to pick Pete Buttigieg as her running mate in the 2024 presidential election due to concerns over his sexuality.

The former vice president appeared on "The Rachel Maddow Show" Tuesday, where Rachel -- a gay woman -- pressed her over her recent confession that she nixed the former United States secretary of transportation as her VP pick at least partly due to him being gay.

Kamala -- who bluntly wrote in her new book "107 Days" that Pete was her No. 1 choice for her running partner, but he was too much of a risk -- told Rachel she didn't pass over him because of his sexuality explicitly, but because that, combined with her being a black woman, was too big a gamble.

David Geffen says he's ready to move on from his marriage and be an unmarried man again ... and he's even prepared to cut some big checks to his estranged husband.

In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the billionaire says he's willing to pay his estranged husband, David Andrew Armstrong (AKA Donovan Michaels), up to $50,000 a month in spousal support.

The catch here ... Geffen says the payments should only last for 12 months and be retroactive to their split ... adding he should get credit for whatever he's shelled out already.

Damon Dash's return to "The Breakfast Club" was nothing short of the fireworks he usually brings ... he infamously called Charlamagne Tha God a "Chatty Patty" in the past, and this time it's an all-out call for the radio host to come out of the closet!!!

According to Dame's POV, Charlamagne is a poor representation of the standard Black man in America due to his being schooled in the art of gossip by Wendy Williams.

For those who don't know, Charlamagne got an early start working with Wendy and always gives her props ... Dame thinks he needs to get on bended knee and call her "OG."

Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter Tyler Robinson was reportedly living with a transgender partner before the attack.

The individual -- who is a male transitioning to a female, according to Fox News correspondent Brooke Singman, who broke the news -- is fully cooperating with the FBI, Singman claimed in a tweet Saturday morning.

She also said the "FBI had texts and other communications between Robinson and the individual that helped FBI authorities solidify that Robinson was indeed the shooter."

Elon Musk's transgender daughter Vivian just made her New York Fashion Week debut ... strutting down the runway for the Alexis Bittar show in a shimmering pageant-style dress.

Check out the pics from Friday -- Vivian looks calm, cool and collected as she models a sparkling red dress with ruffled short sleeves and a Miss South Carolina sash.

The showcase is fitting for Vivian -- who is estranged from her famous father who disproves of her transition -- because its "MISS USA 1991" theme is about "misogyny, unchecked predators, objectification and trans rights," according to the NYC-based brand.

Former NBA center Jason Collins -- the league's first openly gay player -- has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and is currently undergoing treatment.

The league released a statement on Thursday on behalf of Collins and his family ... calling on his fans to send positive vibes his way as he deals with the medical condition.

"Jason and his family welcome your support and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as they dedicate their attention to Jason's health and well-being," the NBA said.

Rebecca Black says the grind of touring with Katy Perry nearly broke her -- so she coped the only way she knew how ... by diving headfirst into a whole lotta gay sex.

Yep, the singer let off some serious steam by getting down and dirty on the regular -- calling it a blessing to always have steamy nights to look forward to with her mystery GF ... whose identity she’s keeping strictly under wraps.

Rebecca broke it down for PEOPLE -- the last few months have been chaos ... opening for Katy's "Lifetimes" tour, headlining her own tour in the spring, dropping her "Salvation" project in Feb, and squeezing in DJ sets and festival gigs on top of it all.

Young Thug's world is in shambles after jailhouse phone calls leaked his most personal thoughts about Drake, Gunna, and (ex?) girlfriend Mariah The Scientist, among others ... DJ Akademiks thinks the rapper may be a little too "thug" for his own good!!!

DJ Akademiks joined the new TMZ Livestream on Monday with Harvey & Charles and outlined a slew of Thug's current predicaments.

The embattled rapper appeared on a podcast and went on a tangent, sharing that he had equal hatred towards snitches as he does closeted homosexuals ... Ak says it's because Thug has been disillusioned by the gangsta street code and rule #1 is never to rat!!!

Sabrina Carpenter shook the VMAs with a bold trans rights message -- and Katseye is standing loud and proud right behind her!

We caught up with the hottest girl group of the moment Monday -- and when asked about Sabrina’s message, member Lara Raj didn’t hesitate, telling us, "Trans rights, forever!!"

Not to mention, Katseye's song "Mean Girls" has the lyric, "God bless the T girls and all the in-between girls," so their support shouldn't come as a shock!

Young Thug says he doesn't trust people putting on a facade ... especially men who come out as gay after they've already struck up a friendship.

The rapper made the controversial comments on the "Perspektives with Bank" podcast ... equating informing the cops about someone with coming out as gay after first claiming to be straight.

It's a convoluted argument ... but, essentially, Thug says if you present yourself one way -- a straight man in this case -- and later come out, then he's not rocking with you anymore.

Michael Knowles is defending Tucker Carlson's wild claim that Pete Buttigieg is a "fake gay guy" ... and he says he's heard the same thing from a gay friend of his own.

The Daily Wire host joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday and we challenged him over his recent appearance on Tucker's podcast, where they laughed and speculated Pete is be faking his sexuality for political gain.

Michael says he takes Pete at his word that he's gay, but he's got no problem amplifying the opinions of folks who think Pete is full of it ... telling us a "card-carrying member" of the LGBTQ+ community told him Buttigieg is masquerading as a gay man.

Tucker Carlson is tripling down on his claim Pete Buttigieg isn't gay ... referring to him as "the fake gay guy" during his recent chat on his eponymous show.

Check out the clip ... Michael Knowles cracks up on Tucker's podcast when Tucker declares Buttigieg is not actually gay -- Tucker's proof being a gay producer on his show thinks Pete's straight.

Tucker accuses Buttigieg of trying to appeal to the Democratic base by masquerading as a gay man, adding ... "It's suffering for your art."