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Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell could barely keep it together as he stood outside the doors during his 22-year-old son Baylee's audition for "American Idol" on Sunday night's show.

Brian got visibly emotional as he told cameras how "proud" he is of his son during the Season 23 premiere of the singing competition, explaining ... "He's obviously grown up in the business and I think he's cut out for it."

The proud papa was also thrilled to join his son in his audition at judge Luke Bryan's request. They seamlessly harmonized to the chorus of Baylee's original song "Waiting on Myself to Die" ... and Brian choked up again as Baylee was praised by all three judges -- including Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood.

James Kennedy is apologizing after receiving social media backlash over a photo he posted with controversial internet personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate.

The “Vanderpump Rules” alum took to Instagram on Saturday in which he said he “regrets” posting a since deleted photo with the controversial brothers on Friday night at LIV nightclub in Las Vegas. He explained … “I was unfamiliar with their content and the allegations against them.”

JK went on to say that he “only knew them as podcasters that had posted a viral clip about Vanderpump. I have since educated myself and condemn their beliefs. I am sorry to all that I offended.”

Travis Kelce's playing days may be coming to an end soon, but Henry Winkler is making it clear he thinks the NFL star's acting career is just getting started ... telling TMZ Sports he loved the dude in "Grotesquerie."

We caught up with Henry out in Los Angeles this week ... and he had nothing but praise for the way Kelce played a flirty ex-stripper in his son Max Winkler's new horror drama series.

The Fonz said Kelce gave off a "warm and professional" vibe during the show, while calling the footballer's portrayal of Ed Lachlan "great."

Master P is jumpin' into his new gig as head honcho for the University of New Orleans' basketball program ... and the rap legend may have a secret weapon when it comes to landing top talent!

Ellen DeGeneres! Yes, you read that right.

TMZ Sports caught up with P in Los Angeles this week and we asked him whether he was concerned he wouldn't be able to lure hoopers to NOLA.

Kat Von D's made a permanent impression on the reality television space ... and, we've got her hottest shots to ink into your mind on her 43rd birthday!

The star's celebrating another year round the sun Saturday ... and, she's proving that tattoos aren't the only permanent part of her -- 'cause she still looks as great as ever!

Check out this pic of Kat in a tight green and white top covered in keys ... unlocking something inside each and every person who sees her in it.

Amanda Seyfried might have felt 'Les Misérables' when she accidentally exposed herself to Glen Powell ... though she does admit the actor was a total gentleman about it.

The actress told the story in an interview with People to promote her new Peacock show "Long Bright River" ... explaining that when she was at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards, she wore a flimsy vintage Dior Haute Couture gown.

Check out the pics ... the ensemble has a plunging neckline, and a sheer material that's covering her breasts -- which Amanda says didn't hold up for the whole night.

Kim Zolciak's relieved she's "finally free" from Kroy Biermann ... breaking down onstage while talking about her divorce -- and, clearly she feels like she's been under immense pressure.

The reality television star appeared at a live taping of the “Let’s Be Honest" Podcast Tour Kristin Cavallari, which is being filmed as a new reality show for E! ... and, they dove into Zolciak's divorce -- the first time KZ's really sat down and discussed it.

While we don't have video of the two diving deep into it ... sources at the event tell TMZ they chatted for a good 20 minutes about the topic -- and, at one point it got super emotional.

Brandi Glanville provided a recent update to her fans on her health problems -- and it ain't pretty.

The former 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star took to X on Thursday and wrote that she's "f***ing miserable" because her face is literally melting away. She added that she can't fake it anymore ... her face is worse than ever!

In her latest X post, Brandi says she was getting better and looking normal after doctors prescribed her antibiotics and other medications.

Reality star Jessa Duggar Seewald has already pumped out 5 children -- but now she's got a sixth on the way and couldn't be happier!

Jessa jumped on Instagram Friday and posted 3 sonogram photos, showing her sixth bundle of joy growing inside her belly. In the caption, Jessa wrote,  "Halfway to holding you in our arms! 💞."

Jessa did not reveal the baby's gender, nor would she say exactly when the little one would make its grand entrance into the world.

Emily Osment is splitting from her husband Jack Farina ... and, while many would expect them to still be in the honeymoon phase, it looks like she decided five months is more than enough.

The actress beelined it to court Friday to file for divorce from Farina -- better known by his stage name Jack Anthony ... citing the boilerplate irreconcilable differences.

They got married on October 12, 2024 -- so they would've celebrated five months together next week ... but, it looks like they decided it just wasn't working out.  She lists the date of separation on December 7, 2024 … less than two months after the marriage.

A "Big Brother 2" contestant found herself back in the slammer ... less than a year after being taken into custody for property theft.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ ... Autumn Daly -- who was on the hit reality series in 2001 -- was arrested by Denton County sheriff's deputies in Texas on February 6 over several violations of her community watch agreement.

The 10-year agreement was set in July 2022, when Autumn pled guilty to first-degree theft. One of the rules to keep herself out of jail? Don't break the law.

Kevin Hart's new animated series "Lil Kev" gives viewers a glimpse into his Philly upbringing ... but listeners get a full-stop tour through Compton, thanks to its theme song creators -- DJ Quik and JasonMartin!!!

The series dropped on BET+ this week featuring a star-studded cast ... JasonMartin tells TMZ Hip Hop that the "Lil Kev" theme came about through a random convo he and Quik had while working on their "Chupacabra" album last spring.

Quik was fully immersed in album-mode and couldn't wrap his head around making a record for the TV show concept.

Luann De Lesseps just wants to have sun! "The Real Housewives of New York City" alum ditched her responsibilities and headed for warmer weather for a trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands with her gal pals.

She's probably giving fans FOMO as she posts bright and bubbly bikini photos with Pam Deckoff, Elena Terrones, and "Hot Wives Miami" star Zhanna Zervos. The group was also joined by LL's daughter Victoria.

The "Feelin Jovani" singer and Victoria showed off their stunning bikini bods with a photoshoot against a turtle mural -- where Victoria also snuck in a smooch with her producer beau Andre Bojanic.

"Pawn Stars" star Rick Harrison is heading to the altar ... after proposing to Angie Polushkin with one of his most treasured items from his iconic Vegas pawn shop.

A rep for Rick tells TMZ ... the eye-popping ring is one of Harrison's favorite gems to come through his famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop -- and he calls it "breathtaking just like Angie is."

We're told it's a 6.5-carat pear-shaped ring -- the stone originally came into Rick's pawn shop in a different setting, but Rick wanted something more personal and customized a brand new design.

Natalie "Nadya" Suleman, best known as "Octomom," says Child Protective Services basically set up camp at her home in the early days after she brought home the octuplets ... showing up at least once a week, yet never knocked her parenting.

Natalie -- who's going by her birth name now, instead of Nadya -- came on "TMZ Live" to talk about what life is like for her and her 14 children now. Remember, she gave birth to the octuplets in 2009 after she was mother to 6 kids.

She opened up to us about all the public scrutiny she got after she first gave birth ... including visits from CPS "at least once a week."

Wendy Williams is making a full court press to end the guardianship she's been under for more than 2 years, and she believes she's found the right guy to do it -- legal wizard Joe Tacopina.

Tacopina was the guest on the "2 Angry Men" podcast with Harvey and Mark Geragos, and he acknowledged Wendy has reached out to him to represent her. Joe hedged a bit, but he made it clear after watching TMZ's Tubi documentary, "Saving Wendy," he's outraged by what he says is a true injustice. As he puts it, murderers have more freedom than Wendy.

In the middle of the podcast, Harvey got a text from someone in Wendy's camp who sent him a new "Vanity Fair" article in which Wendy's guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, spoke to the outlet.