TMZ Tap-In Gen-Z Buzz of the Week Taylor, Ariana & More!

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Y'all know what time it is?! It's time to TAP-IN! Gen-Z'ers were busy bees this week, and we've got the Top 5 stories rounded up!

Taylor Swift "rolled in the deep" numbers during her first week album sales with the drop of "Life of A Showgirl" ... surpassing Adele's record, set in December 2015 with her album "25."

Actor Calum Worthy spoke with us on the red carpet this week, and he's rooting for an "Austin & Ally" reboot. The Disney star famously played Dez alongside Ross Lynch and Laura Marano from 2011-2016. What are y'all's thoughts?

Worthy slid into a dapper suit for Blue Jacket Fashion Show -- Founded by acclaimed fashion designer Frederick Anderson, the Blue Jacket Initiative continues its mission to raise awareness for prostate cancer and men’s health, with a focus on communities of color.

Check out the gallery to see all the stars who strutted down the carpet in blue ...

And then 'go on and cast your votes for this week's TAP-IN! More stars -- like Ariana Grande and Twenty One Pilots -- await your arrival!

'Butt Lady' Convicted of Murdering Actress Her Second Fatal Injection

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A California woman accused of killing "ER" star Cindyana Santangelo with a silicone butt injection has been convicted of murder ... a year and a half after being convicted in the death of another woman by the same method.

Libby Adame -- nicknamed "The Butt Lady" -- has been found guilty of second-degree murder and practicing medicine without a license in connection with Cindyana's death.

Santangelo died March 24 this year ... investigators said results from her autopsy showed she suffered an embolism from a silicone injection that had been administered earlier that day.

Tom Holland Spidey Powers Fully Re-Charged!!!

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SLINGIN' WEBS ON SET!!!

Tom Holland’s back, swinging like his old self ... 'cause we have the first sighting on the "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" set since that scary concussion sent him to the ER.

Peep the clip -- Tom was fully back in action in London Thursday, diving into a major scene while the crew watched him web-sling back to form.

No Spidey suit yet, but Tom was all in during the rehearsal -- script in hand, scheming the scene, chasing that perfect web-slinging moment.

Jennifer Lopez 'Spider Woman' Spins Oscar Buzz?!? 'TMZ Movie Tea' Dissects

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Jennifer Lopez says starring in a musical was a dream come true ... and now it could be a double whammy, 'cause "Kiss of the Spider Woman" might just land her an Oscar nod --finally!

It’s a stacked weekend at the movies, and Jabeen Waheed’s got you covered with "TMZ Movie Tea" -- and good thing too, 'cause there’s a whole lotta hot new drops, led by J Lo in Bill Condon’s latest flick.

Craving lighter vibes? Enter "Roofman" -- a real-life-inspired crime comedy that honestly doesn’t even need a plot ... 'cause hello, it’s got Channing Tatum. Enough said!

Activist Susan Newman Dead at 72 ... Paul Newman's Daughter

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Susan Newman -- daughter of legendary actor Paul Newman -- has died ... according to an online obituary.

Newman passed away back in August -- though the obituary was only posted online earlier this week -- from "complications from chronic health conditions."

Susan was born to Newman and Jackie Witte in 1953, the second of three children the couple had.

Kylie Jenner Cast in Starring Role in Charli XCX Film ... Move Over Timothee!!!

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Kylie Jenner is taking a page out of her boyfriend Timothee Chalamet's playbook ... literally ... as she is set to star in Charli XCX's new A24 film "The Moment."

The 'Brat' pop star posted a flashy, seizure-warning teaser video announcing the star-studded cast list ... and among the names announced is none other than the billionaire makeup mogul herself, Kylie -- making this her first-ever role in a feature film.

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Charli stars in the film too ... she came up with the original idea, so as to whether she hand-selected Kylie to join the fun -- we'll have to just 'Guess' for now.

Jennifer Lopez Bad Bunny Transcends Language ... Give Super Bowl Halftime Show a Chance!!!

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Jennifer Lopez is shutting down the haters objecting to the news of Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl halftime show ... she's urging viewers to keep an open mind!

The "Kiss of the Spider Woman" star chatted with Gayle King on "CBS Mornings" Thursday, clapping back at all the drama following the announcement BB will perform at Super Bowl LX in February.

"I think it's wonderful people will get exposed to him who don't know him," she said. "Just give it a chance!"

Kylie & Timothée Yanks Strike Out ... Date Night Ruined!!!

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Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's date night in the Bronx ended in heartbreak -- the couple watched the New York Yankees lose to their AL East rivals in the playoffs, ending the Yanks' season ... and the couple looked crushed!

The celeb couple was front and center for Game 4 of the Blue Jays and Yankees ALDS game, sitting not too far from where Bad Bunny sat the night before.

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Chalamet -- a proud New York sports fan -- was super lit on the Yankees jumbotron during the ballgame, throwing up five fingers, saying "Yanks in 5" ... but it didn't age well.

TAYLOR SWIFT TRAVIS FUMBLES AT 'ERAS' TOUR ... Mistook Hugh Grant's Wife For Greta Gerwig

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Taylor Swift is pulling back the curtain on what it was like having Travis Kelce join her on the road with her during her "Eras" tour ... telling a hilarious story about a time where he confused an A-list actor's wife with his favorite director.

Swift sat down with Seth Meyers on 'Late Night' -- part of her press run for her new album "The Life of a Showgirl" -- and dished on what it was like watching Travis rage alongside celebs like Tom Cruise, Ashton Kutcher, Liam Hemsworth and more at one of her star-studded London shows last June.

Tay says before the show, Travis was over the moon when she told him his favorite director, Greta Gerwig, would be in the VIP tent -- and he couldn't wait to tell her how much he loved "Barbie."

Baz In 'Sharknado' 'Memba Him?!

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Australian actor Jaason Simmons was 43 years old when he played Baz Hogan -- the Australian surfer and Fin's right-hand man -- in the horror sci-fi film "Sharknado" back in 2013.

Simmons joined other actors on set, such as Ian Ziering, Cassie Scerbo and Adrian Bustamante.

Guess what he looks like now in his mid-50s!

'Risky Business' Ron Dean Dead at 87

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Ron Dean, famous for his work on "Risky Business" and "The Breakfast Club," is dead.

The veteran actor died Sunday at a hospital in Chicago ... according to Maggie Neff, Ron's partner of 40 years.

The cause of death is unclear, but Maggie tells us Ron has been battling a long illness.

John Lithgow Serving Serious Sorcery ... In First Look as Dumbledore!!!

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Accio, pics of Dumbledore! HBO's "Harry Potter" series is underway ... and we have a first look at John Lithgow in full costume.

The 79-year-old Emmy winner looks unrecognizable as the headmaster of Hogwarts, fully disappearing into the role. This show of commitment should calm down any fans who were worried about the professor being played by an American actor ... John has the unenviable task of filling the legendary shoes of his predecessors, the late Richard Harris and Michael Gambon.

As soon as he was announced, John tried to get in front of the inevitable controversy that would surround his casting ... saying, "I will be following the great Michael Gambon. I'm not an Englishman, although I've played one on TV. I remind everyone that I did play Winston Churchill on 'The Crown' and did just fine."

Nicole Kidman Keith Didn't Make The Cut ... But I Did With Vogue!!!

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Nicole Kidman just served divorce drama on a silver platter ... striking the American Vogue cover like a woman who needs no man, and wants everyone to know it!

The statuesque actress flexed her frame in Saint Laurent on the cover -- with a spread packed with other big-name fashion -- showing her fully in her element ... though the interviewer admits, they kinda saw the divorce tea brewing mid-chat, even before anyone else did!

Journalist Wendell Steavenson said she held back when she sensed trouble in Nicole’s marriage ... a huge clue came when she asked Kidman about life in her 50s. She said Nicole  wondered aloud, "How many times do you have to be taught that you think you know where your life is going and then it isn’t going in that direction?"

Timothée Chalamet I Shaved My Head!!!

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Timothée Chalamet took a razor to his mane ... because he's showing off a new look ... and it's a shaved head!!!

The actor debuted his new hairstyle Tuesday on Instagram Live ... during a promotional spot for his new ping pong movie, "Marty Supreme."

In the footage, Timothée is walking around with his shaved head ... while wearing some "Marty Supreme" merch.

Dick Van Dyke Not Dead Set On 100!!!

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Dick Van Dyke’s cracking jokes about hitting 100 ... proving he’s still got the charm, even if the candles on the cake are about to hit triple digits.

The legend hit up the Vandy High Tea at Vandy Manor in Malibu this weekend ... where he joked about becoming a centenarian on December 13 -- quipping it’d be hilarious if he didn’t quite make it!

Classic Dick, still sharp with the humor ... later admitting if he’d known he’d stick around this long, he might’ve taken better care of himself.

Travis & Jason Kelce Shout-Out to Our Friend ... Blake Lively!!!

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WE 💗 BLAKE !!!

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11:35 AM PT -- Well, this episode of "New Heights Film Club" was a re-upload, it turns out ... it first aired last year, was re-uploaded for members only in March ... and it's been published for public consumption today. That timing is interesting ... does it suggest there's a possible thawing out in the Taylor-Blake situation, since this particular episode got a fresh look today? We're investgating the clues over here.

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s friendship status just got the ultimate plot twist ... 'cause her fiancé Travis Kelce and his bro Jason stepped in as some serious hype men to shower Blake with major love!

Check this ... the Kelce bros took a trip down memory lane on their "New Heights" podcast, gushing over Blake’s movie breakout in 2005's "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," saying how their "friend" totally crushed it.

The bros dove into Blake’s Bridget Vreeland arc -- Travis calling it relatable, while Jason laid it on thick: tall, strong, bold, beautiful ... and even tossed in an "I love you" to the actress before clowning her less-than-athletic running form in the flick.