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Former "CSI: New York" star Hill Harper has friends in very high places (or low, depending on your politics) -- because he used to kick it with President Barack Obama back at Harvard.

So, he's gotta have a direct line to POTUS, right? Ehhh ... maybe.

Jane Lynch and her ex-wife Dr. Lara Embry finalized their divorce and let’s just say ... Lara walked away with big bucks! AND the dog!!

Marriage. The odds are worse than Vegas…

Pay attention Madam First Lady ... Lil Jon says he's seen the video she posted -- using his mega hit "Turn Down for What?" -- encouraging Americans to eat more turnips.

Jon told our camera guy he's down to give 'em a shot, but first Michelle Obama's gonna have to step up to the plate too!

Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin are over before they really began -- and it could be all because of Gwyneth Paltrow's wandering hands.

Saboteur!

So, without further ado we present a taste test -- of Oprah's kool-aid. Drink up!

Kate Gosselin is a pro at getting rid of worthless stuff (see: Gosselin, Jon) and she was back at it again this weekend with a yard sale to raise money for charity.

But wait ... what was Jon doing there? He won't fetch more than a few bucks ...

Audrina Patridge has a crazy excuse for her crazy crying session outside a Halloween party this weekend, and let's just say ... the eyes have it.

Hey, at least her explanation is more creative than her costume.

Iggy Azalea and Snoop Dogg may have "settled" their beef, but when asked about one day working with Snoop ... it's clear Iggy hasn't let it go completely.

Or at least it's clear to most of us. You decide …

Former R&B sex symbol D'Angelo has done a lot of growing since his 'How Does It Feel' music vid days -- and we don't mean emotionally. He hit the stage for his latest tour with more than a few extra pounds.

But if you ask some people (larger ones) ... the change is gonna do D'Angelo good.

Mark Wahlberg’s wife Rhea Durham wound up in a parking controversy when an Uber driver claimed Rhea stole her spot. The worst part? The Uber driver is a cancer patient!!

And the worser part? It looks like the driver might have told a big fat cancer lie.

Sarah Palin's kids ain't afraid to throw down with anyone ... which they proved during a drunken house party brawl. Now we've got audio of Bristol Palin giving cops the blow-by-blow of the whole fight.

Extreme violence, thongs, even camouflage dresses -- yep ...definitely the MOST EPIC FIGHT ever!

Renee Zellweger is alive and well -- she popped up in Hollywood, but ... uhh... hardly anyone knew it since her old face has gone into hiding.

RZ's trademark squint is gone, and now the question is: can we warm up to the new her?

A whole bunch of Hollywood types showed up for Hillary Clinton's $32,400 per plate fundraiser -- but the protesters outside definitely needed to step their game up. We’re not even sure if they know what they were protesting!

The '60s would be so ashamed.

After pulling off the wedding, George Clooney's next big hurdle could be winning political office. After all ... there's a theory that's why he got married anyway -- to nail down a proper First Lady.

We got the Cloons out to address politics and something even more important -- sushi in the Valley?

Taye Diggs wrote a song about loving pretty much everything he could find in Target -- baby kale, butter, fabric softener -- and then he sang it. Over and over and over and .... anyway ... watch the crazy video.

And Taye -- thanks, for the happiest/highest celeb shopping adventure ever!