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President Trump sicking federal prosecutors on Don Lemon for reporting live from an ICE protest could have massive implications for our democracy ... and the decision to charge the former CNN host with federal crimes is sparking a spirited debate between attorneys Mark Geragos and Harvey Levin.

Mark and Harvey -- hosts of the "2 Angry Men" podcast -- have vastly different views on what played out in Minnesota this month ... when Don reported on an anti-ICE protest that disrupted a church service.

The feds arrested Don and charged him with a couple crimes, alleging he was part of the protest and not just an independent observer reporting on a newsworthy event. Harvey says the charges are bogus and based on lies, and he's taking it as an attack on the free press, which he says is a bad sign for the future of democracy in the United States.

Fame comes at a price for BLACKPINK's Rosé ... because she can't even answer a simple question about her love life without shedding tears ... and it's all because she says everything she does is overanalyzed, scrutinized, and dissected.

Check out this emotional moment from Rosé's interview with Alex Cooper on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast ... Alex asks if Rosé is dating anyone, and the tears soon follow.

Rosé explains why she's tearing up over a seemingly harmless query ... if she says "yes," then it will be twisted into a narrative about her being "addicted to men."

Kim and Khloé Kardashian couldn't be prouder of their little sister Kylie Jenner ... and according to their new "Khloé in Wonder Land" interview, they're pretty happy with her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet as well!

The sisters just dropped Part 2 of their podcast sit-down, and they start talking about a small dinner of about 12 people they recently held in Malibu, California.

Of course these days, with everyone leading their own very busy lives, Kim and Khloé admitted they're usually not able to carve out a whole lot of time for these things and end up leaving after a few minutes ... but this time was different.

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.

Hudson Williams spends a substantial amount of time sans clothes in HBO's "Heated Rivalry" ... so who better to give the "Shut Up Evan" podcast step-by-step instructions for how to put on a cock sock?

This interview did not disappoint ... Hudson starts with the description -- "It's like a ballet slipper meets a Crown Royal bag." Got it. Now for the technique ...

Hudson admitted he learned everything he knows from costar Connor Storrie. While Hudson struggled to figure out the modesty cover, Connor cracked it almost immediately.

So, first things first ... you gotta squat!

Kim Kardashian posed pretty in pink for Khloe's podcast, and while both sexy sisters slayed their pink looks, there can only be one winner here! So, the question here is: Who'd You Rather?!

VOTE NOW!

Timothy Busfield is a victim of unethical, out-of-control prosecutors who are more interested in headlines than justice ... so say attorneys Mark Geragos and Harvey Levin.

Mark and Harvey -- hosts of the "2 Angry Men" podcast -- are outraged that criminal charges were filed against Busfield, and both couldn't make their opinions clearer -- prosecutors will NEVER get a conviction.

As M&H point out ... prosecutors have an ethical duty to file charges ONLY if they have a good faith belief they can prove guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Claudia Jordan and Shanna Moakler have a similar audition horror story ... because they both claim Steven Seagal took them into a room and told them to undress for a massage on separate occasions.

Claudia and Shanna came out swinging Wednesday on the first episode of their new "Wicked Awesome" podcast ... claiming Steven tried to mix business with pleasure when they were younger.

As the women tell it, Steven extended an invite for an audition at his home ... and when they arrived, in different instances, they say he got them alone in a room and offered a massage.

Shanna claimed when she was 18 years old Steven flew her from New York to Los Angeles for an audition ... and while she was at his home, he told her he was a "sensei" who could fix her back with acupuncture.

Kim Kardashian is rewriting history with Taylor Swift after years of messy drama ... handing out a major compliment to her -- but make no mistake, it’s strictly about the music!

The SKIMS founder admitted on her sister Khloé's 'Wonder Land' podcast Wednesday she’s got Taylor’s music on her playlist ... even shouting out some of her older tracks and calling the pop star "super talented" -- a surprising statement after the decade-long beef.

Unclear if Taylor’s 2024 diss track "thanK you alMee" made the cut on Kim's playlist (🫣) ... you know, the one Swifties are convinced is all about her feud with Kim ... which you'll remember was nuclear!

Michelle Obama didn't have to dodge any of the usual kiss-and-tell on Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast this week ... Alex opted to take the high road over grilling the former First Lady about her sex life, much to her own reluctance.

Michelle appeared Wednesday on the super popular podcast ... and Alex kicked off the interview by telling Michelle there were 2 separate paths they could go down.

On one hand, Alex said their convo could center around sex and relationships -- a nod to the OG roots of the show -- while on the other, they could focus on serious topics from a woman's POV, considering Michelle's stature in the world. And Alex pre-emptively chose option 2 ... with Michelle agreeing, brushing off any potential sex talk, light-heartedly saying that might be "sad."

Nick Reiner's murderous rampage that resulted in the horrific death of his parents may have been fueled by more than mental illness -- meth may have played a big factor.

We sent a camera to Exposition Park near downtown L.A. -- where Nick was arrested -- to ask people about the drug culture in the area, and whether they ever saw Nick there.

One of the people we spoke with -- featured on the most recent episode of the "2 Angry Men" podcast -- said flatly ... Exposition Park is a drug den where users can get anything they want, including meth. He also said Nick looked familiar.

The stars are making a big ol' BANG in the new year ... here's your Gen-Z news of the week:

Harry Styles news has circulated around this week -- The 31-year-old star is allegedly lined up for a residency at Madison Square Garden in 2026. This would mark a major return to the stage after his nearly three-year break from touring. On Thursday, Harry teased a new album, "Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally" -- set to drop in March.

BTS announced they're heading on a world tour! This will be their first full world tour as a complete group since their military hiatus back in 2022. Also, BLACKPINK's label dropped a 19-second teaser on Wednesday ... and while it didn't reveal a whole bunch, it was more than enough to get the BLINKs buzzing.

Tom Brady struggled at times during his final NFL season, but don't point the finger at Father Time ... 'cause the TB12 admits his divorce from Gisele Bündchen weighed heavily on his ability to play.

The seven-time Super Bowl champion opened up about the public split during his appearance on "The Herd" on Thursday, as Colin and Tom discussed whether this was Aaron Rodgers' final season.

Brady acknowledged his own 2022 campaign -- his final season and first-ever losing year -- was difficult ... especially after Bündchen's divorce filing became public.

"My last season was tough," Brady said.

Joe Rogan's not the kind of guy to mince words about tough topics, and he made his views on ICE's methods clear -- comparing their tactics to what Gestapo police did in Nazi Germany.

The podcasting giant questioned the agency's tactics, comparing them to the Gestapo's ... the secret police who routinely rounded up targeted groups, including Jewish people and anyone who disagreed with the Nazi Party, during WWII. Rogan was talking with Kentucky Senator Rand Paul in Tuesday's episode of the podcast.

Rogan said he thinks a good chunk of the American population is in favor of criminals being arrested, he thinks lots of the same people believed the agency is "operating illegally."

He pointed out many of who've been taken into custody by ICE are innocent Americans who "just don’t have their papers on them." Hundreds of people have been illegally detained at random on streets across the United States, prompting legal challenges in multiple cities.

ICE and CBP officers have arrested more than 70,000 people with no criminal records, NBC News reports.

Rogan discussed the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis last week, and said watching video of the shooting was "very ugly."

Rogan questioned whether Good's shooting was justified, as he feels she was trying to drive away from the ICE agents who'd approached her car when she was shot.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may have put steak near the top of the food chain ... but even he knows President Donald Trump eats like a stoner on death row.

The Health and Human Services Secretary opened up about his boss's outrageous diet during an interview with Katie Miller -- the wife of Deputy Chief of Staff and Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller -- on her podcast.

When asked, "Who has the most unhinged eating habits?" RFK Jr. knew immediately ... "The president."

According to RFK Jr. ... "He eats really bad food, which is McDonald's and candy and Diet Coke. He drinks the Diet Coke at all times. He has the constitution of a deity."

Have you always wanted to pit TMZ staffers against one another? Well, you’re in luck, because that is exactly what we’ve done with the all-new 'TMZ Pop Culture Trivia League!' ... and you can check out the first episode right now at the YouTube link below!

16 teams of two from around the TMZ office will compete for ultimate pop culture dominance in a double-elimination bracket!

In the trailer below, we see some of your favorite personalities struggling, celebrating, and regretting their decisions as they compete in future matches for the TMZ trophy and bragging rights in an office where knowing everything is EVERYTHING!