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Lala Kent has broken her silence on her former "Vanderpump Rules" costar, Jax Taylor’s recent admission about his cocaine addiction ... saying she's proud of him for speaking out.

During an Amazon Live on Wednesday, Lala, who had prior struggles with addiction, said … "That is not easy to admit. This is going to be his journey and his journey only, and he should be the only one to speak on it because none of us know what he’s been through in his life."

She went on to say she wants "nothing but the best" for Jax in his sobriety and him talking about his addiction is "a very, very delicate subject" and "sobriety for someone, it’s not one size fits all. Everyone has a different level of addiction, but addiction is addiction."

Bhad Bhabie and her BF Le Vaughn might drop off the radar for a bit, on the heels of him getting shot at an L.A. strip club -- her dad says he's a little worried about someone trying to finish the job.

We talked to Ira Peskowitz Wednesday on "TMZ Live," and he says whatever went down last night at Sam's Hofbrau strip club in DTLA ... LV had concerns about individuals involved in the shooting possibly showing up at the home where he lives with BB, AKA Danielle Bregoli, and their kids.

As we reported, the suspects made a clean getaway after the early morning shooting incident, and Ira says he just wants to make sure innocent people -- such as his daughter Danielle, his granddaughter Kali, or LV's toddler son -- don't get hurt.

"Octomom" Nadya Suleman, who gained international notoriety after delivering the world's first healthy set of octuplets in 2009, now says she has only one regret about her family journey ... not taking her overactive fertility doctor to court.

The mother of 14 kids told People she was hoping for just one additional child at the time ... but she says Dr. Michael Kamrava informed her he'd implanted six embryos via IVF. He had actually implanted 12 embryos. Kamrava has since had his medical license revoked.

Suleman says she was an unhappy only child ... and saw herself having seven kids as an adult. She says ... "I may have possibly overachieved with kids. I didn't intend on having this many."

"Shahs of Sunset" might be off the air, but its cast members are still brawling like cameras are on 'em ... at least according to Paulina Ben-Cohen, who claims GG menaced and attacked her in public.

Paulina's run to court to request a restraining order against Golnesa Gharachedaghi, claiming their beef turned physical last week at a Bloomingdale's in the L.A. area. According to the docs -- filed Tuesday and obtained by TMZ -- GG approached Paulina from behind on Feb. 28, and forced her to walk out of the store for a chat ... out of the sight of store security cams.

As they walked, PBC claims GG was hurling insults like, "How does it feel to be a whore" ... and "I'm going to f*** you up!"

Alec Baldwin's new reality TV show is profiting off the pain Halyna Hutchins' family continues to endure following her tragic death ... so says an attorney representing the late cinematographer's parents and sister.

Attorney Gloria Allred is tearing into Baldwin's new TLC reality show, "The Baldwins," which follows Alec and his wife, Hilaria, as they juggle their chaotic family life -- all while grappling with the aftermath of Hutchins being fatally shot on the set of "Rust."

Allred says the show "celebrates Mr. Baldwin’s joy of being with his children while ignoring the fact that Alec Baldwin took a child away from her parents. That is the painful and actual reality with which Halyna’s parents and sister live each and every day."

Teddi Mellencamp is home! The 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' alum confirmed she's been released from the hospital ... she was admitted last month after doctors found she had multiple brain tumors.

In an emotional Instagram Story posted Tuesday, the reality star revealed she's back home after more than 2 weeks in the hospital ... in the video, she's singing along to the track "Coming Home" by the group Diddy – Dirty Money & Skylar Grey.

TM also shared a video of herself walking on a treadmill, saying she's starting off slowly as she eases back into exercise. She also noted how "emotional" it is to watch your body change while on so many cancer medications.

Alec Baldwin contemplated suicide after the "Rust" shooting and would change places with Halyna Hutchins in a second ... so says his wife, Hilaria.

In the second episode of the Baldwin family's new reality show, Hilaria reveals how Alec talked about wanting to kill himself in the days after Halyna was fatally shot on set in 2021.

Alec was the one who pulled the trigger of the gun that killed Halyna, and Hilaria says her husband still struggles with survivor's guilt.

Meghan Markle seemingly threw some shade at the British Royal Family by celebrating her "new chapter" at the end of her new lifestyle Netflix show that debuted overnight, "With Love, Meghan."

During the final moments of the 8-episode series, the "Suits" alum makes a speech at a gathering she organized, and thanks her better half Prince Harry, her mom Doria Ragland and others for their support as she takes on this rebrand.

After gushing about her fresh start, she describes the foray back into showbiz as "part of that creativity that I’ve missed so much."

Michelle Trachtenberg was on the verge of closing a deal for a screenplay she had been shopping for years before her death, TMZ has learned.

Director and producer Casey Tebo tells TMZ the late actress wrote one of the best screenplays he's ever read -- "Toy Monster," based on the book of the same name -- and they had been close to landing studio support in the weeks before she died.

The biopic-drama follows the controversial life of Jack Ryan -- who left a job designing missiles for the Pentagon during the Cold War to become chief engineer for Mattel during the creation of the Barbie doll, Chatty Cathy and Hot Wheels. Apparently Ryan had a naughty side -- living a life of excess as he was making some of the most significant toys of the century.

Aubrey O'Day had a few choice words about her former boss, Diddy, while on "The Masked Singer" stage ... but some people connected to him want to remind Aubrey -- don’t bite the hand that fed you.

A source close to Diddy, with direct knowledge of the O'Day situation, tells TMZ it’s all thanks to Diddy she had the incredible opportunity when he cast her on MTV's "Making the Band" as a member of Danity Kane nearly 20 years ago.

The source also reminded us, Diddy is only detained and hasn’t even gone to trial yet to present a defense -- so none of Aubrey's claims hold up, at least not yet.

Morgan Freeman paid tribute to Gene Hackman during the Oscars on Sunday ... remembering Gene as an actor who elevated everyone else's work -- and won the hearts of film lovers of all over the world.

The veteran actor came onstage before the in memoriam section kicked off to talk about his costar who passed away last week.

Freeman mentions the the two movies he and Gene worked on together -- "Unforgiven" and "Under Suspicion" ... and said Gene helped elevate the work of the entire cast and crew on both sets.

American actress Tiya Sircar was 33 years old when she first booked the role as Vicky -- the charity worker who ends up in "The Bad Place," but evolves into a creative architect -- on NBC's sitcom "The Good Place" in 2016.

Tiya was part of an ensemble cast including Kristen Bell as the selfish one who finds herself in poorly thought-out schemes, Eleanor Shellstrop, Ted Danson as the charming afterlife architect with all the info on humanity, Michael and Jameela Jamil as the well-educated and fashionable 'Good Place' architect.

"Saturday Night Live" wasted no time tackling the explosive Oval Office shouting match between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ... and Mike Myers made a surprise cameo.

The show's cold open spoofed last week's infamous Oval Office meeting between Trump, Zelensky and J.D. Vance when they were discussing a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine when things got heated.

The bit began with Mikey Day, who played Zelensky and James Austin Johnson as Trump. The fake Trump introduces himself as "President and CEO of Gaza Hotel and Casino." He says ... "I’d like to welcome President Zelensky to this incredible trap."

The Oscars may be a time for celebrities to dress in their fanciest gowns and haute couture fashion ... but, The BRIT Awards are clearly a place for stars to play around with fashion -- and, many did just that.

While Sabrina Carpenter continued her award season style by channeling Old Hollywood glam and Teddy Swims wore an outfit completely comprised of stuffed animals -- though it may be hard for the star to use the restroom.

Millie Bobby Brown smoldered for the cameras in a low-cut silver gown ... pulling a hood from the outfit over her bleach-blonde hair.

Gene Hackman will be honored during The Oscars on Sunday night ... and it seems an old friend will be speaking about the legend.

A Hackman relative tells TMZ ... the family has been told that Morgan Freeman will speak about Gene -- which will be an extension of the in memoriam segment.

Gene and Morgan of course starred together in the Clint Eastwood classic "Unforgiven" ... for which Gene scored his second Oscar. Morgan wasn't nominated for the flick, but took home his own Academy Award in 2005 for "Million Dollar Baby."

Harrison Ford has had a change of plans ... and he will no longer be presenting at the Oscars after being diagnosed with shingles, TMZ has confirmed.

The "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" icon is skipping Sunday's big event altogether so he can rest at home.

Ford dropped out of the event Saturday morning ... EW was first to report the news.