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A couple of iconic MTV reality TV shows appear to be the subject of a new documentary ... and timing is everything.

Production sources tell TMZ … Paramount+ and MTV are working on their own documentary centered on the "Teen Mom" and "16 & Pregnant" franchises.

Our sources say the network is in the early stages of developing a cast driven retrospective that would feature select former and current cast members, reflecting on their journeys and experiences over the years on '"Teen Mom" and '16&P.'

Social influencer Livvy Dunne is setting her sights on Hollywood and has joined the "Baywatch" reboot with Shay Mitchell and Brooks Nader, TMZ has learned. 

Sources tell TMZ ... Livvy -- who is with MLB star Paul Skenes -- will be playing Grace.

The other cast members previously announced include Stephen Amell as “Hobie,” Jessica Belkin as “Charlie,” Noah Beck as “Luke,” Shay Mitchell as “Trina,” Hassie Harrison as “Nat,” Thaddeus LaGrone as “Brad,” Brooks Nader as “Selene,” and David Chokachi as “Cody.” 

We're told the cast currently in place had the first table read last week. Sources tell us they are excited about how the project is coming along.

Big news for "Family Guy" fans ... the series is getting a spinoff about everyone's favorite evil genius.

Deadline reports the new project -- simply titled "Stewie" -- will follow the toddler as he navigates outer space, time travel, and preschool.

Here's the deal ... Stewie's been kicked out of his last school, and his new one isn't all that great.

Marcello Hernández wants to be Harry Styles so bad in the new “Saturday Night Live” promo … and the singer is setting him straight.

The teaser opens with Harry dancing to his song “American Girls” as he makes his way through the empty audience and to the stage.

Except … it’s not actually Harry.

Meghan Markle fans can see the star give a live interview and even get the chance to meet her ... if they've got an arm and a leg to trade.

The actress -- who recently ended her tumultuous partnership with Netflix -- is set to appear at the "Her Best Life" weekend retreat at the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach resort in Australia next month ... with attendees getting the opportunity to hear from her. "Her Best Life" is a popular lifestyle podcast with cohosts Gemma O'Neill and Jackie 'O' Henderson.  

Attendees will listen to Meghan speak, go to a gala dinner, enjoy a powerful women's session with psychologist, Dr Justine Corry, meditate and manifest, and a whole lot more.

Kelly Clarkson may have been the OG talent champ -- winning the very first season of "American Idol" back in 2002 -- but here’s the twist ... she says she never actually got the prizes!

The singer dished all on the show's misleading prize claims when "The Traitors" S4 winner Rob Rausch revealed on her talk show he still hadn't received his prize money -- saying she totally relates ... 'cause she's still waiting on the car she was promised.

Kelly explained the show loved bragging the winner would walk away with $1 million -- but according to her, that wasn’t the reality ... claiming the "million" actually meant $1M worth of investment in you -- which in her case was a recording contract with RCA Records.

Dylan Dreyer is giving a small update on her embattled "Today" co-host, Savannah Guthrie, as the search continues for Savannah’s mom, Nancy -- telling TMZ she does believe she'll likely return to the show at some point.

We caught Dylan leaving NBC Tuesday afternoon, and she said while she thinks Savannah will come back, the timing is totally unclear -- adding everyone at the show is simply giving her the space she needs because they care about her so much.

Dylan also reflected on Savannah’s emotional visit to the "TODAY" studio last Thursday, saying the hug they shared was something they both really needed in that moment.

Netflix is no longer in the Meghan Markle business, TMZ has confirmed.

A Netflix spokesperson tells TMZ ... “Meghan’s passion for elevating everyday moments in beautiful yet simple ways inspired the creation of the As Ever brand, and we are glad to have played a role in bringing that vision to life."

The statement goes on, "As it was always intended, Meghan will continue growing the brand and take it into its next chapter independently, and we look forward to celebrating how she continues to bring joy to households around the world."

Gayle King isn't going anywhere ... she signed a new deal with CBS and will remain with "CBS Mornings" going forward.

The host inked a contract with CBS News, according to the Wall Street Journal, and now Variety reports Gayle will remain on "CBS Mornings" for the foreseeable future.

Gayle's contract was set to expire in a couple months, leading to speculation about her future at the network ... but now it looks like she's staying put on the morning show she's helmed since 2012.

Rapper Ghetts is headed to prison for a long stretch ... but a new season of Netflix's "Supacell" -- a show in which he starred -- is still on the way ... though Netflix is being tight-lipped about the production.

Netflix confirmed to us production is underway for the popular British superhero series ... but refused to shine a light on what impact, if any, the development has on the show.

And that's a good question ... 'cause in "Supacell," Ghetts played the brutal villain Craig -- AKA "Krazy" -- whose fate was left somewhat ambiguous at the end of the first season.

Rihanna is making it clear she's standing with Don Lemon following his clash with Nicki Minaj ... posing alongside the journalist to ring in his 60th birthday.

Lemon took to IG to share a sweet rooftop selfie with RiRi -- smiling ear-to-ear as he rocks a fresh pair of shades. He captions the pic, “Birthday hijinks with my girl Rihanna,” and set it to her 2011 hit “Birthday Cake.”

You’ll recall … a few weeks ago, Lemon found himself in an all-out war with Nicki Minaj after he live-streamed a news report from Cities Church in St. Paul, MN, where demonstrators interrupted a service to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Pink is being eyed to take over Kelly Clarkson's spot on her NBC talk show, according to a new report.

The "American Idol" alum is closing out "The Kelly Clarkson Show" after 7 seasons this fall, and a source tells Page Six that producers see her fitting in as a permanent replacement. The insider says ... "She’s been guest-hosting and it seems she’s doing very well, and that’s the plan."

No word on where in the process Pink is. TMZ has reached out to her reps for comment ... so far, no word back.

Miley Cyrus just turned Malibu into a full-blown "Hannah Montana" time capsule.

The singer was photographed cruising along the Southern California coast Saturday with a camera crew in tow, rocking the iconic platinum blonde wig, oversized shades and a sleek all-black outfit ... fully channeling her Disney Channel alter ego.

And the biggest throwback of all? The car. Miley was behind the wheel of a classic black Ford Mustang convertible ... the same style ride her character famously drove in the original "Hannah Montana." The Mustang was practically a co-star in the early seasons, symbolizing Hannah's sunny Malibu double life and becoming one of the show's most recognizable visuals.

Eric Dane filmed episodes for "Euphoria" Season 3 before his death on Thursday, TMZ can confirm.

The actor played Cal Jacobs, the troubled father of Jacob Elordi's Nate Jacobs who enjoys secret hook ups with in motels with young men and trans women ... and abuses alcohol, leading to explosive outbursts.

Dane's rep confirmed to TMZ he shot episodes for the upcoming season. Filming wrapped in late 2025. People was first to report the news.

"Baywatch" is back ... and so are the babes! TMZ was at the casting call to capture all the chaos as the beach filled with L.A.'s finest -- and we don't mean the cops! 😏

Watch the video ... the worlds of BBLs, double-Ds and CPR all collided Wednesday as actors and actresses vied for the dream job of slow-running on the beach.

One 77-year-old hopeful actually worked on the original as a stuntwoman for Pamela Anderson! She said Pamela was very nice to work with ... "she just didn't want to ruin her hair" by jumping in the water.

Sherri Shepherd's gonna have a bit more free time on her hands soon ... because her daytime talk show's going to end later this year.

Debmar-Mercury, which produces the actress' show, "Sherri," announced the show would be ending following the end of its fourth season, which will conclude later this fall, Variety reports.

Debmar-Mercury Co-Presidents Ira Bernstein and Mort Marcus said the cancellation was "driven by the evolving daytime television landscape and does not reflect on the strength of the show, its production -- which has found strong creative momentum this season -- or the incredibly talented Sherri Shepherd."