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Taylor Swift is still very much involved in the Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively beef ... after a judge's latest ruling.

In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a judge ruled Justin's Wayfarer company can seek communications between Taylor and Blake that relate to the drama on "It Ends With Us."

Blake was asking the judge to stop Justin's camp from getting his hands on her messages with Taylor, claiming Justin was using her relationship with Taylor to "prop up a public relations narrative outside of court."

Cuba Gooding Jr. didn't mince words when asked about the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran potentially dragging the USA into war -- saying when you put everything in perspective, war is just flat-out ignorant.

TMZ caught up with the actor at LAX Wednesday ... he remarked on the brutality of war being propelled by men in powerful positions who are making decisions to wipe people off the planet, just to make their point.

Cuba points out how we're all constantly exposed to the anger and devastation from all corners of the world now thanks to the internet -- what used to be a one-sided view of heroes and villains has morphed into something far more personal.

Johnny Wactor wrapped his final film before he was tragically gunned down last year -- and we’ve got an exclusive scene for you ahead of its world premiere next week.

The late actor stars in the indie drama "Ciao, Mama" ... which will officially premiere at the Dances With Films festival next Tuesday at L.A.’s iconic TCL Chinese Theatre -- honoring Wactor’s life the same week his suspected killers return to court.

The movie's premise is about a man returning home to face what he left behind and wrestle with what it means to move forward with his life. Wactor didn’t just act in the film -- he also produced it.

Kelley Wolf made a desperate call to 911 from her Utah home hours before she was shockingly cuffed by police on video -- and TMZ has now obtained dramatic 911 audio from the first incident.

Check out the audio clip released by the Summit County Sheriff's Office ... Kelley called the dispatcher at 3 AM June 13 ... and she sounds totally emotional.

During their convo, Kelley asks police for assistance to grab her belongings from the Park City home she shares with "Party of Five" star Scott Wolf -- her soon-to-be ex-husband.

Hugh Jackman staged the slickest getaway since Wolverine grew claws -- diving into a car full of gobsmacked strangers to escape a fan frenzy like it was no big deal!

You gotta see this -- Hugh was totally swarmed by autograph- and selfie-seekers outside his NYC show 'From New York with Love' ... so he flagged down a random car, asked where they were headed, and when they said 6th Ave, he was ready to go.

It wasn’t an Uber, a Lyft, or even a car service -- but Hugh didn’t care. He slid right in like it was his ride all along, while the crowd he'd just ditched stood there totally baffled.

"Toy Story 3" is officially turning fifteen!

However, the Tom Hanks and Tim Allen-starring string of films almost missed becoming a trilogy ... at least under Pixar's creative vision.

In honor of the feature's fifteenth anniversary, we're taking a look back at what made the Pixar-produced film series so special and enduring for fans both old and new ... and examining the studio's fighting behind the scenes before the third installment's debut in 2010.

It's like right out of a Hitchcock movie, but not really ... the judge pulled the plug in the Diddy trial Wednesday after learning one of the jurors came down with vertigo.

We don't know the underlying condition of the juror in question, but the evidence was truly head-spinning this week, with jurors fixated on various freak-off videos.

Jurors put on their headphones Tuesday and watched around 10 minutes of the vids, featuring sex scenes between Diddy, Cassie, and male escorts. You could hear a pin drop in the courtroom, as the peanut gallery heard moans bleeding through the headphones.

"Step Up 2: The Streets" choreographer Dave Scott has died.

The beloved dancer died Monday, according to a post on his official Instagram account shared Tuesday.

An official cause of death has not been revealed. Rather, the heartfelt tribute focused on his impact as a father, dancer and friend to many, noting ... "The weight of this loss will send ripples through time. But his memory and legacy will continue to live on."

Taiwanese-American actor Mason Lee was at the prime age of 21 years old when he was cast to play Teddy -- the studious little brother who gets lost and loses a finger while on a wild bender in Bangkok -- in the 2011 follow-up film "The Hangover Part II."

Joining Lee in the silly shenanigans included Zach Galifianakis as the childish adult who shows a growing sense of maturity since the prequel, Alan, Ed Helms as the dentist grappling with his hangover from the night of partying, Stu and Bradley Cooper as the studly leader of "The Wolfpack," Phil.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s weighing in on the current firestorm over immigration -- saying America’s always been about opening its arms ... but he says newcomers need to play by the rules and act right when they show up.

The 77-year-old hit "The View" Tuesday, reflecting on arriving in the U.S. from Austria at 21 with nothing -- no ties, no help -- yet still built a dream life. He says others can do the same ... if they arrive legally and act like respectful guests in the U.S.

Arnold kept driving the point home -- saying everything he’s achieved, from pumping iron to box office hits to running California, he owes to America.

Cops in Hawaii tell TMZ no foul play is suspected in the death of actor David Hekili Kenui Bell, who died suddenly only weeks after his part on Disney's live-action "Lilo & Stitch" hit the big screen.

Police on the Big Island tell us David died June 12 at 2:26 PM and they are looking into the matter ... with the coroner report and autopsy yet to be completed. We're told that information will be key to determining an exact cause of death.

At this time, though, cops say there is no indication foul play was involved ... and the investigation is ongoing.

Our deep dive into Liam Payne’s tragic death is officially up on YouTube -- and now’s your chance to catch all the jaw-dropping details if you haven’t seen it yet.

'TMZ Investigates: Liam Payne: Who's to Blame?' takes you to Argentina, where TMZ hit the ground to uncover shocking new information behind the former One Direction star’s fatal fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

The doc features exclusive interviews with three suspects prosecutors want charged in connection with Liam’s death, along with a chilling, never-before-heard firsthand account from an eyewitness who was there for Liam’s final hours.

If life were a race, Brad Pitt would be winning ... look no further than his smoking hot girlfriend.

The A-list actor took his better half to Monday's "F1" movie premiere in New York City ... and Ines is looking incredible in a revealing outfit.

Brad's girlfriend showed off plenty of skin in a sleeveless top and skirt ... and he kept one hand on her busty backside as they mugged for the cameras.

Actor David Hekili Kenui Bell -- who appeared in Disney’s live-action "Lilo & Stitch" -- has died ... his family confirms to TMZ.

David’s sister Jalene initially shared the heartbreaking news in a lengthy Facebook post Sunday, calling him "a generous, funny, brilliant, and handsome little brother" who gave her the unconditional love.

Jalene reflected on their bond and how just two weeks ago, he treated the family to the "Lilo & Stitch" opening night in Kapolei. His final outing with them was watching fans in full Stitch gear, sharing popcorn, and dreaming of shave ice after the film.

Eric Dane is facing the brutal truth of his ALS diagnosis -- and it's hitting hard, 'cause he got choked up revealing how he's now down to just one functioning arm ... and even that might not last much longer.

The "Euphoria" star dished all on "Good Morning America" ... explaining while his left arm is still working, he can feel it getting weak, and knows that one will probably be out of commission in a few months too.

It’s not just his arms -- the 52-year-old says his legs are next ... recalling a terrifying snorkeling trip with his daughter where he ran out of strength, and she had to pull him to safety.

American actor Shane West was in his early 20s when he was cast to play Landon -- the high school heartthrob who transforms from immature to compassionate -- in the 2002 rom-com classic "A Walk To Remember."

Sharing the big screen with West included Mandy Moore as the loyal, kind and religious high school gal with cancer, Jamie, Lauren German as Jamie's protective and supportive bestie, Belinda, and Peter Coyote as Jamie's strict father and prime minister, Reverend Sullivan.

Landon contributed to the "A Walk To Remember" soundtrack, and today he's a band member of the Twilight Creeps.