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Lara, a singer in the popular girl group KATSEYE, is coming out as queer ... revealing she's known she was "half a fruitcake" since she was a kid.

The 19-year-old singer opened up about her sexuality while interacting with fans on the Weverse platform Monday ... admitting she was concerned it would negatively impact her while competing on the "Dream Academy" reality TV show that created the six-member ensemble.

“You know in Dream Academy, when it came out I was really really scared, to be honest," Lara said. "I didn’t know if people would accept me and I really thought it might ruin my chances of getting in."

Drake Bell and Josh Peck teamed up to talk about "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" publicly for the first time --- where it was revealed how Josh first found out about the abuse Drake suffered from their former dialogue coach, Brian Peck.

On Josh’s "Good Guys" podcast Monday, Drake revealed that the investigation into the abuse -- covered in the doc -- was happening during the break between "The Amanda Show" and "Drake & Josh." So when they were filming the pilot for the latter, no one had a clue because Brian hadn’t been arrested yet.

Drake explained he had to return to a place where his abuser was still around, comparing it to having a monster in his safe space -- a place he once loved hanging out at with his costars.

Logan and Jake Paul made a name for themselves documenting their lives for millions of fans, but they're now peeling the curtain back even more in a new reality TV show ... and they tell TMZ Sports viewers will see them in a way they've never shown the world -- until now.

The Paul Bros' Max Original series, "Paul American," is slated to hit the platform on Thursday ... and we chatted with the two sensations -- prior to Jake's big news over the weekend -- about what the process was like for them leading up to the premiere.

While they have no shortage of experience in front of the camera, Logan and Jake admitted it was a struggle to give up control over their content to someone else.

Stella Maxwell might have found new love with Jesse Jo Stark -- if these PDA-packed pics are anything to go by!

Peep this -- the former Victoria’s Secret Angel was passionately locking lips with the singer at the "Severance" after-party at West Hollywood’s Château Marmont on Friday night.

The duo were all over each other -- holding hands and rocking matching edgy all-black looks with Stella in a leather jacket and Jesse in a furry number.

"Impractical Jokers" alum Joe Gatto has denied a TikToker's viral allegation that he sexually assaulted her when she was 19 in 2023.

The comedian told TMZ in a statement ...  he "used poor judgment" in the past and has therefore "violated the trust of the people" he loves ... but is confident anyone who knows him knows he "wouldn’t assault anyone."

He adds, "Working on myself is an ongoing process, and I am now going to take some time away from the public eye to focus my energies where I need to."

Sydney Sweeney was unleashing her wild side on an African safari, proving she’s got the instincts of a lioness -- and if the split rumors from her fiancé Jonathan Davino are true, she’s not licking any wounds!

The actress documented her adventure with an IG drop .. and she was soaking in all the nature and wildlife, while serving up a mix of fierce poses -- literally hanging off the side of the jeep like she was born for it.

Sydney was rocking her safari outfit and letting the wind whip through her hair as the jeep cruised through the savanna, offering up jaw-dropping views that matched her wild energy.

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt kicked off their sizzling romance in sunny Florida, but now they’re over in the Big Apple, proving this new couple is all in no matter the temp.

The lovebirds were braving the Brooklyn chill Saturday morning ... bundled up in thick hoodies, shades, and seamlessly weaving through the streets like seasoned New Yorkers.

They were loaded up with bags, making it look like they had touched down in NYC not long before.

Kendall Jenner knows how to turn up the heat ... and she did just that in a new photo spread as she cooled off poolside -- in her topless bikini!

The model recently posted a series of pics on Instagram showing her sunbathing next to the pool with her back to the photog and wearing just her thong bikini bottom.

In one photo, Kendall is all wet after rising up from the pool and adjusting her bikini. In others, she stares into the camera with sultry eyes, while posing on a lounge chair or at the edge of the pool.

Teddi Mellencamp just dropped some pretty shocking news ... she's back in dating mode and has already gone out a few times!

TM spilled the tea on the recent episode of her podcast with Tamra Judge -- "Two Ts in a Pod."

Saying she had been on a number of dates, TM highlighted one guy who she started talking to around the time of her brain surgery.

Brooks Nader was surely turning heads when she showed up to the "Severance" after-party on Friday night ... 'cause she was looking red hot!

Brooks was among the star-studded guests celebrating the season 2 finale of the hella popular Apple+ series, which was shown in front of a live audience at Palyfest LA.

The bash occurred at the iconic Château Marmont in West Hollywood ... and BN did not disappoint with another 🔥 fashion statement.

Bill Maher, an old-line lib, is actually down with Elon Musk slashing the federal budget, but Bill says Elon is playing outrageous favorites by overlooking the biggest federal fat cat of all -- the military.

The 'Real Time' host laid it out in stark terms ... Musk is creating an illusion of saving $$$, when the defense budget -- which accounts for almost half of all federal spending -- remains unmolested.

How about the 51 Air Force golf courses, Bill wonders ... why hasn't Musk 86'd them with his chainsaw? Or the Marines, with 10 golf courses.

"Ghost Adventures" star Aaron Goodwin is showing thanks for all the love and support he's getting after cops arrested his estranged wife for an alleged murder-for-hire plot.

Aaron posted about the arrest Friday for the first time since we broke news of her bust, telling his followers ... "Thank you everyone for all the love and support through this emotionally trying time. It has really helped a lot and I appreciate you all."

We broke the story ... Victoria Goodwin was arrested earlier this month and booked on solicitation to commit murder and conspiracy to commit murder charges. Cops say she was messaging a Florida inmate about getting out of her marriage with Aaron when she allegedly sent the message "Am I a bad person? Because I chose to end his existence. Not divorce."

Police say Victoria and the inmate -- convicted killer Grant Amato -- earmarked a little more than $11,000 to pay for the hit ... and the alleged plot was only discovered when cops found the inmate's contraband phone, which allegedly contained messages with Victoria.

Not only is Patrick Schwarzenegger breaking the internet with his junk on TV screens, he's also a man about town gettin' his sweat on! Take a good examination of these photos of the actor and see if you can bottle up the discreet differences!

Being kind to his mind, "The White Lotus" star went for a leisurely jog in Los Angeles earlier this week and sported a pair of joggers, some sunnies and a ball cap, however, some items appear to be out of order ...

Can you stomp on the minor changes?

Christina Ricci is putting her home on the market ... and it's all because of a family member who lost their home in the Los Angeles wildfires.

Real estate sources tell TMZ ... the actress is listing her Silver Lake estate Saturday for $4,175,000.

We're told Christina is saying goodbye to her place because she has a family member who was displaced in the January fires and she needs to find a new home where they can all live comfortably.

"Little House on the Prairie" star Jack Lilley has died at 91, with his costar Melissa Gilbert confirming the heartbreaking news.

Gilbert paid tribute to Lilley on IG Friday, calling him one of her "favorite people on the planet" and recalling some really sweet memories with him, like when he taught her to ride a horse.

Lilley started out as a stuntman, and worked as actor Victor French’s photo double, as well as taking on a bunch of roles in 'Little House' from 1974 to 1983. Melissa also praised his "absolute brilliance" in the film "Blazing Saddles."

Ellen DeGeneres has officially unloaded her Montecito beach bungalow -- raking in a cool $5.2 million for it!

The 2-bedroom, 2-bath home flew off the market in record time -- listed just this month, it sparked instant buzz, racked up multiple offers in just two days, and even sold above its $4.99M asking price.

Ellen and Portia de Rossi made a nice profit on the sale -- they snagged the pad for $2.9M back in 2021 and sold it for $5.2M.