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Even celebs get starstruck ... Ariana Grande practically lost all chill when the one and only Sarah Jessica Parker acknowledged her existence!

On the "Shut Up Evan" podcast, the "Wicked" star got a surprise voicemail from none other than the "Sex and The City" queen herself. But before Ariana could even answer SJP’s burning question, she was already tearing up like a total fangirl.

Ariana was so shook, she blurted out to Evan, "She knows who I am!" ... then pulled it together just enough to dive into how fame looks now versus what she dreamed it’d be as a kid.

Robert Irwin is the youngest dancer still competing on "Dancing with the Stars" this season, and the man is so gosh-darn innocent ... he says he doesn't even watch scary movies.

Catching up with the 21-year-old conservationist outside of the 'DWTS' rehearsal studio in Los Angeles Thursday, Robert was asked what is his favorite scary flick ... but RI told the photog, "I've never seen a horror movie in my life."

Apparently, wildlife photography and zookeeping some of the world's deadliest animals is enough of an adrenaline rush for Robert.

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Before "Wicked: For Good" flies into theaters ... grab some of these wickedly wonderful collabs with your favorite toy companies before they fly off the shelves.

From Mattel to LEGO, stock up on enchanting items to add some Oz-inspired fun to your life, whether you're a young "Wicked" fan or have been there since the beginning. From collector dolls to intricate sets, there's sure to be something that will leave you spellbound!

Mattel is back with another iconic "Wicked" collab and a line of dolls inspired by the new film. With the Wicked: For Good Glinda Collectible Doll, you can relive the moment that Glinda receives her bubble in her true-to-movie satin bodice with organza and taffeta skirt.

Johnny Depp is making his big Hollywood return ... booking the starring role in the latest re-imagining of a Charles Dickens holiday classic, TMZ has confirmed.

Source tells us ... Depp is in final negotiations to play the namesake in "Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol" ... which is in the works at Paramount Pictures, and will also star Andrea Riseborough.

This 'Carol' iteration is described as ... "A thrilling ghost story set in Dickens’ London, follows one man’s supernatural journey to face his past, present and future and fight for a second chance."

Trick-or-treaters visiting the iconic "Poltergeist" house on Halloween are going to get an additional thrill ... 'cause one of the stars from the 1982 classic will be handing out candy!

Oliver Robins tells TMZ ... he's going to drop by the infamous crib next week ... deciding he couldn't pass up an invitation from current homeowner Rachel Powers.

We broke the news ... Powers dropped some serious cash to turn the home into a scream-worthy Airbnb straight out of the horror classic.

Renée Zellweger has a new accomplishment to journal about ... her iconic character Bridget Jones will be immortalized in Central London with a statue!

A bronze cast of the romcom heroine is set to debut in November in London's Leicester Square on the Scenes in the Square movie statue trail ... an ode to London's film industry with statues of some iconic cinema characters.

The statue's new home is located very close to where the fourth 'Bridget Jones' movie -- "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy" -- premiered earlier this year ... so, it's a familiar stomping ground for Zellweger, who will attend the unveiling ceremony next month.

Break out the popcorn, we've got a can't-miss train-wreck documentary coming through ... it's the latest installment in the ongoing saga of the Fyre Festival ... and we've got a sneak peek of the impending drama!

Billy McFarland tells TMZ ... he's been filming a new documentary as he attempts to launch PHNX, a December festival he's billing as his big comeback. Billy says he's rented an island and that cameras are following every move ... waiting to see if it's a redemption story ... or another disaster.

The project is expected to drop by late December or early January, and we're told the filmmakers are currently in discussions with multiple streaming platforms.

Michael J. Fox’s "Back to the Future" wasn’t just movie magic ... he says it straight-up inspired some huge names to pick up a guitar and go full rockstar.

The iconic actor hit "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" for National "Back to the Future" Day on Tuesday and dropped a bombshell ... saying his Marty McFly role in the '85 classic inspired none other than John Mayer and Chris Martin to become the full-fledged icons they are today!

Michael spilled that Chris was so thankful, he even jammed with him onstage ... so yeah, if you’re wondering what lit the fire under Coldplay’s frontman and John Mayer -- you can thank Marty freakin' McFly!

American actress Meredith Salenger was just 15 years old when she played Natty Gann -- the adventure-seeking tomboy opposite John Cusack -- in the 1985 family/adventure movie "The Journey of Natty Gann."

In addition to hitting the big screen with Cusack, Salenger was joined on set by Ray Wise and Lainie Kazan.

Al Pacino's baby mama, Noor Alfallah, gave us a little peek into what it's like co-parenting with the Oscar winner ... and she proudly admits Al really puts the time in.

TMZ caught up with Noor on Tuesday outside the Beverly Hills Hotel, where the black-haired beauty was a fountain of information about her relationship with Al, telling us she's with the Hollywood legend every day. And that's despite their age gap ... Noor's 31 and Al's 85.

Noor put it to us this way, "Who doesn't want to be together with him? He's the coolest guy."

Happy birthday, Glen Powell ... and boy, is it a revealing one!

The "Top Gun: Maverick" hunk turned 37 Tuesday, and his buddy John Stamos marked the occasion by dropping a very cheeky tribute on Instagram featuring a carousel of photos that could easily double as a PG-13 calendar shoot.

"Happy Birthday @glenpowell, the man who's seen me naked more times than I'd like to admit. Love you buddy! Steam room date soon? xo JS," Stamos captioned the post.

The "Full House" star shared a series of throwback photos showing the duo's long-running friendship and lack of wardrobe. From sharing a snap in the sauna together to posing with nothing but a skateboard (and a prayer).

The guys first met back in 2015 on "Scream Queens," and have kept their friendship going ever since.

Danny Trejo was recently seen in a wheelchair making his way through a Canadian airport ... but fans shouldn't jump to conclusions!

Here's the deal ... Danny and his son Gilbert were spotted arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday ... and Danny, being pushed along, gave some observers cause for concern.

A source close to Danny tells TMZ … the beloved actor -- known for his assorted badass characters -- had a knee replacement … and at airports, a wheelchair makes it easier for him to get around. That's it ... Danny is fine.

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Where we're going, we don't need roads ... because it's Back to the Future Day!

Oh boy, this is heavy. As the OG movie celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, Universal has dropped a ton of new ... or old, depending on when you traveled from ... swag to celebrate.

From LEGO sets to Crocs, Funko! Pops to tees, check out some of the latest merch drops ... and check out the trilogy's full Amazon storefront for more. And you physical media fans, be sure to buy the whole trilogy here, now in 4K.

You don't need to bang your head on the bathroom sink to get a vision of this LEGO Icons Set ...  which is ready for to build and display in your home now.

Tupac Shakur had a promiscuous reputation in the early 1990s ... and a much-anticipated new book claims it drove Janet Jackson to ask the studio to have him tested for AIDS before a kissing scene.

Jeff Pearlman -- a noted biographer -- has written a new book titled "Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur" ... and, in it, he touches on Tupac's time filming the 1993 flick "Poetic Justice" with Janet.

According to Pearlman, the two didn't get along much ... with Janet a consummate professional on-set while Tupac had a tendency to come and go as he pleased.

Eli Roth is on cloud nine with his new horror flick "Dream Eater" ... calling it a dream come true as his twisted sleepwalking nightmare finally stalks its way into theaters this week.

The horror king himself hit up "TMZ Live" Monday ... telling us the movie's plot was so nightmarish, actors flat-out admitted the script was too intense, forcing the directors to roll up their sleeves and play the parts themselves!

Eli went all in on just how groundbreaking "Dream Eater" really is … bragging the whole thing only cost $40k to make -- and saying it’s proof a low-budget, must-see mashup like this could flip Hollywood on its head.

American actor Adam Chambers was in his late 20s when he was cast to play Cobb -- the assistant and monster hunter in training -- in the family/adventure film "Girl vs. Monster" back in 2012.

Chambers hit the big screen with other Hollywood stars like Olivia Holt, Luke Benward and Katherine McNamara.