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Amanda Bynes has been making the most of the sunny L.A. winter lately ... stepping out for a smoke break and getting a little cozy with her boo, Zachary!

Check the pics from Tuesday ... the former child star matched with Zachary as the two cozied up outside, with him posted up close and a hand resting on her lower back while they sat in the shade.

Judging by the fits, it was very much a laid-back day -- Amanda rocked an oversized Interstate nylon coach jacket and UGG boots while running errands with her man.

Zac Efron’s name just got pulled into an explosive federal sex trafficking trial against the wealthy Florida-based Alexander brothers ... with prosecutors claiming they used ties to famous people to lure victims.

In a Manhattan courtroom Tuesday, the government’s first witness -- testifying under the pseudonym Katie Moore -- told jurors a dream invite to a 2012 party at Zac's NYC apartment spiraled into a nightmare hours later ... when Alon Alexander -- the brother of of real estate moguls Tal and Oren -- allegedly raped her repeatedly at their home, and mocked her afterward.

Katie testified she was offered alcohol at Efron’s place and later took what she believed was Molly with Tal and her friend ... from there, she says they hit a nightclub, where she was given another drink -- and said she remembered little until waking up naked in a different apartment with Alon, also naked, standing over her.

Bruce Willis hasn't a clue he's got dementia ... and his wife, Emma Heming Willis, says she's thankful for his ignorance.

Emma opened up about the "Die Hard" star's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis and how he's handling it on Wednesday's episode of the "Conversations With Cam Podcast" ... and she explains he simply "never connected the dots" and she's "really happy about that."

She says Bruce has anosognosia, describing it as a condition "where your brain can't identify what is happening to it," and consequently, Bruce thinks nothing's wrong, and his current state is his normal.

Ryan Reynolds' camp is defending his unsealed texts from the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal war ... and their position is he's a good husband sticking up for his wife.

A spokesperson for Reynolds tells TMZ … "Yes, Ryan got involved -- what husband wouldn’t support his wife and the mother of his children? He saw his wife fighting daily to stand up against sexual harassment in a private and respectful way, only to face retaliation for doing so."

The rep adds ... "If anything, Ryan feels like he wasn't angry enough. He passionately believes in and will stand up for the basic right to a safe workplace free of harassment and retaliation for his wife and others. Then, now, and always."

Denise Richards wants a judge to stop ex-husband Aaron Phypers from getting half of her hard-earned OnlyFans money ... and she says he missed an important deadline that could blow up in his face.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Denise is begging a judge to deny Aaron's request for half of the $200,000-$300,000 he says she makes every month on OF.

Denise says Aaron's request should be denied because he failed to file an updated income and expense declaration with the court. She says Aaron missed a Friday deadline and hasn't filed anything as of Tuesday.

Sydney Sweeney shouldn't get a free pass for lacing the iconic Hollywood sign with brassieres ... at least according to an artist who got arrested for changing the landmark to read "HOLLYWEED."

Zach Fernandez, also known as Jesushands, tells TMZ … when he famously altered the Hollywood sign in 2017, he got arrested for trespassing and had to pay a fine and complete community service. SS should be held to the same standard.

As we first told you, Sydney's stunt was legally dicey ... and now Zach says she should be held to the same standard as him.

There’s a troubling update on Quinton Aaron’s health after his recent hospitalization ... TMZ has learned doctors have found a rare cyst on his spine.

Family sources tell TMZ the cyst was discovered after a series of tests, and doctors are now running more exams to determine whether it’s benign.

We’re told back surgery is now on the table ... and if that happens, the 40-year-old actor will face extensive physical therapy and could be confined to a wheelchair for some time.

Djimon Hounsou's baby mama, Ri'za Marie Simpson, was arrested for alleged assault earlier this month ... but Ri'za just told a judge she's the one who needs protection from Djimon.

In court documents, obtained by TMZ, Ri'za says she was wrongfully arrested and has suffered financial abuse and an attempted illegal eviction at the hand of Djimon.

Ri'za also claims Djimon slammed a vehicle door on her left side, screamed in her face and called her names during an incident in December ... and says there was a separate incident in October when Djimon got in her face in front of their children. Ri'za claims Djimon began to "come at" her, yelling and standing nose-to-nose with her in the heated exchange.

The judge ended up granting the temporary protective order, which requires Djimon to not have any contact with Ri'za and stay 200 yards from Ri'za and the children ... at least until a hearing in early February.

Robert Ri'chard and Juliah Cheree Taylor were fatally ours this weekend ... killing it while hosting the "TMZ After Dark" tour this weekend -- and, we've got video of the exciting evening out!

The stars hopped on our bus Saturday night to take our riders to some of the best bars L.A. had to offer ... while also talking about their new movie "Fatally Yours," which is set to come out later this year.

DJ Blue played the tunes on the bus ... getting people out of the benches and dancing on the way to the Burgundy Room -- one of Hollywood's oldest and coolest bars -- where all of our riders got a complimentary green tea shot.

Ernie Hudson is filling in for the late Carl Weathers by voicing Combat Carl in the upcoming "Toy Story 5" ... but Ernie told us he was the last to know!

We caught up with the 80-year-old actor Monday outside NBC in NYC, where we asked him when he found out he was taking over for Carl.

He answered ... "Not until I actually started working. And the studio didn't tell me but the fans did. The fans are amazing. They know more than I do."

Having watched all of the "Toy Story" movies, Ernie said, "I was very happy to be included but I didn't know I was stepping in for Carl, who was a good friend."

Celebs are flocking to Utah for one last take at the Sundance Film Festival before it packs up and moves to Colorado ... and it's not just movie stars wrapping things up.

Seth Rogen, Edward Norton, and Olivia Wilde have boots on the ground in Park City ... along with Giselle Bonilla, Alexander Heller, Will Brill and Rob Lowe.

Billy Magnussen is having a grand ole' time ... and even Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are in the mix.

Move over Victoria, Sydney Sweeney has a secret to spill ... she's revealing her new lingerie line is about to launch just days after lacing the iconic Hollywood sign with brassieres.

The "Christy" star made the announcement on Instagram Monday, writing, "The secret is finally out... say hello to @syrn 🤍 this is lingerie you wear for YOU, no explanation, no apology."

Before this cool kid in red turned into a superstar, he was just roughhousin' with his bros ... and growing up in New Jersey.

You may have seen him on Disney's "Camp Rock" and "Hannah Montana..."

"I still get jealous!"

3:20 PM PT -- Quinton Aaron's wife Margarita tells TMZ ... "He opened his eyes today and gave a thumbs up."

Quinton Aaron -- the actor who played Michael Oher in "The Blind Side" -- is on life support after being hospitalized following a collapse at his home ... but there are some positive signs for his recovery.

Quinton's wife, Margarita, tells TMZ ... the medical devices helping keep Quinton alive aren't doing all the work, and he's partially breathing on his own, which gives the family hope.

We're told Quinton's been hospitalized for 4 days now ... and with each passing day, he shows more signs of improvement.

Quinton's wife says he has a blood infection and doctors are still running a battery of tests to determine the source of the issue.

Margot Robbie is cruising full-speed on her "Wuthering Heights" promo tour with Jacob Elordi ... and if their interview rounds don't already scream chemistry, these TMZ pics definitely do!

Peep these B&Ws snapped by street photographer Rene Mascarenas, who just happened to be stuck in traffic with them on L.A.’s famed Sunset Boulevard -- he asked for a pic, and they happily obliged ... 'cause LBR, when you look that good together, you never pass up free proof.

The pair looked every inch the movie stars -- Jacob behind the wheel, his fellow Aussie riding shotgun, both in a great mood ... especially after Rene told Jacob he crushed it in "Frankenstein" and tossed Margot a compliment for good measure.

Things are be popping off in a big way between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in their ongoing legal drama ... but JB is keeping his cool, cruising some waves and celebrating his birthday in Costa Rica.

Check the pics -- Justin stripped down to his swim trunks, flashing those washboard abs with a surfboard in hand ... all while soaking up the sun and hitting the waves and making a splash for his 42nd birthday Sunday with the fam.

You’d never guess Justin's knee-deep in a serious legal mess ... the guy looked totally carefree, soaking up the beach life and riding those killer waves like he doesn't have a worry in the world.