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Matt Rife is coming to the defense of Sydney Sweeney ... but not in regard to her viral American Eagle campaign -- it's the bathwater soap.

The controversial comedian hopped on X Friday night in response to her recent comments about the bullying she received from women over her Dr. Squatch collab, which saw the company selling a soap allegedly made with her bathwater.

He seems totally fed up with the drama, writing ... "I keep seeing people mad at Sydney Sweeney for noooothing 🙄 She’s learning that the internet is full of absolute garbage losers who will twist anything you say into a c**ty misinterpretation 😮‍💨  people are awful."

One of the biggest rushes you can get in Hollywood is spotting celebs in public ... and we think you'll experience euphoria if you can guess who this actress is!

We caught this star back in 2019, right when her career really started taking off after she started appearing in a certain HBO show, and she's since starred in flicks like "Immaculate" and "Anyone But You" -- just in case you needed a few hints.

If the world doesn't get its act together on A.I. -- and, all at the same time -- we're all gonna be screwed ... that's the no-BS warning tech ethicist Tristan Harris is dropping on us.

Harris was on "TMZ Live" Friday telling us the U.S. and China's A.I. arms race has countries around the world pumping out tech at breakneck speed, but he says that's a bad flex.

Instead, he says the real race should be over who can actually regulate A.I. -- but doing that is going to require the whole world teaming up.

Loni Anderson’s cause of death has been revealed ... and she died from an aggressive form of cancer, TMZ has learned.

According to Anderson's death certificate, obtained by TMZ, the veteran actress passed away from metastatic uterine leiomyosarcoma ... a rare cancer that often starts in the uterus and can spread to other parts of the body. It is an extremely rare form of cancer.

Loni died Sunday at a Los Angeles hospital following what her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan, described as a "prolonged" illness.

Sophie Turner is shedding light on her preferences in the bedroom ... candidly confessing on whether she identifies as a top or a bottom in bed.

Check it out ... while reading a thirsty tweet from a fan -- who expressed a desire for the "Game of Thrones" actress to "top" her -- Sophie wished she were actually a top. As she put it, being a top would be "a dream come true," but she, disappointedly, revealed she's more of a bottom.

For those unfamiliar with these labels, Sophie is essentially saying she's more submissive receiver than dominant giver ... while gettin' busy.

Steve Smith is clearly trying his best to remain in good spirits as he faces a lawsuit for allegedly ruining a marriage earlier this year ... appearing to crack a joke about the situation while live on an NFL broadcast Thursday night.

The two-time All-Pro wideout was providing color commentary during the Panthers vs. Steelers game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte ... when one of his boothmates started reading off a promo for Bojangles.

The ad ensured Panthers backers would get a free chicken sandwich if they scanned a QR code on their screens ... and when the convo turned to if Smith would add a few more food items to fans' bags on his dime, he seemed to reference how he's currently battling a civil case in the North Carolina court system.

The 'Big Brother' house just got a whole lot quieter .. and fans are loving it -- Rylie Jeffries, this season’s most controversial houseguest, was booted in a nail-biter 5 to 4 vote.

ICYMI ... Rylie’s been under fire for weeks over his treatment of fellow contestant Katherine Woodman -- with critics calling him "controlling" and "scary." So when his name got called, the fanbase erupted in celebration.

The eviction night was packed with drama -- Mickey Lee, Rylie, and Morgan Pope hit the block, competing in the 'BB Block Buster' to snag safety. Mickey won, leaving Rylie and Morgan vulnerable. After some backstabs and alliance-busting, the vote came down to a razor-thin margin ... and Rylie got the boot.

Fans have been calling for his ouster over alleged "abusive" behavior toward Kat -- but his mom, Michelle Jeffries, told us the narrative's all wrong. She says, "They're stuck in a house with no TV, no radios, no phones. They're getting to know each other on a personal level we don’t understand. He's not some obsessive stalker-type person like everyone is saying. He's got a great heart and wears it on his sleeve."

Still ... Rylie's in for a rude awakening once he’s back in the real world with a phone in his hand -- 'cause the online backlash is brutal. His mom admits he'll be extremely upset and mortified when he finds out.

Millie Bobby Brown and hubby Jake Bongiovi just dropped major news -- they’ve adopted a baby girl ... and the actress shared the heart-melting announcement on IG.

In her Thursday post, the "Stranger Things" star revealed, "This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption. We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy."

Millie wrapped it with the sweetest line: "And then there were 3. Love, Millie and Jake Bongiovi."

The cast of "Home Improvement" just reunited -- and they certainly nailed down their promo video!

Check out the clip posted to the official TikTok page of "Shifting Gears" -- Tim Allen's current ABC series. It shows Tim finding stars Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn and Debbe Dunning trying to get into the stage where "Home Improvement" was filmed for 8 seasons.

He alerts them that they've changed locations and ushers them into a new stage ... opening the door for his former co-stars -- and symbolically commencing their collaboration for Season 2 of "Shifting Gears."

Patrick House -- the winner of "The Biggest Loser" Season 10 -- says he thinks the documentary wasn't completely fair to Jillian Michaels ... and, he's got nothing but wonderful things to say about the reality competition.

We caught up with the former reality star in light of the controversial Netflix documentary "Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser" ... and, he says he declined to interview because he didn't know how the show would be painted.

House credits 'TBL' for saving his life ... admitting he was told he was a ticking time bomb when he joined the show -- and, now he's got kids, a wife and a whole new lease on life.

Dylan Walsh -- best known for his role as Dr. Sean McNamara on "Nip/Tuck" -- was involved in a serious car crash with his family over the weekend.

The accident happened on Sunday, August 17th, while Walsh and four other passengers were riding in a 2022 Ford Explorer in New Jersey.

According to the Rumson Police Department ... the vehicle was heading northbound when it suddenly veered into the southbound lane.

Congrats are in order for Ricky Schroder -- the former child star just tied the knot, and he’s grinning ear-to-ear in the wedding snaps.

The former "Silver Spoons" star posted the IG pics Wednesday ... showing him suited up on the beach, hand-in-hand with his new bride Julie -- who stunned in bridal white.

Ricky tells TMZ ... the ceremony was in Cabo at the Four Seasons on July 9th ... the couple got their license July 2 at the Ouray county courthouse.

Julie and Ricky were introduced through a mutual army friend, we're told ... and they're so grateful to have found understanding and comfort together. They wish the same for all.

Looks like the ceremony was wrapped in plenty of good faith, too -- Ricky even captioned the pics with a Bible verse.

Judge Frank Caprio -- who went viral for making compassionate decisions in his courtroom -- has died ... according to his official social media page.

A death announcement photo of the judge was shared to Instagram Wednesday afternoon ... revealing the judge died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

The caption reads ... "Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond. His warmth, humor, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him."

Denise Richards has had it up to here with Aaron Phypers ... she's asking a judge to give him and his family the boot from their house so she can get her pets and belongings -- but Phypers' camp is calling BS on her latest legal move.

The actress filed documents with the court this week, asking a judge to order her estranged husband and his family to vacate -- for 8 hours -- the house the couple once shared, so she can retrieve her dogs, clothing, and her late mother's items.

Denise says the landlord recently messaged her asking her to pay rent on the Calabasas, California property ... but Denise says she stopped making payments in January after Aaron and his family refused to move out.

Simon Cowell dusted off his "Mr. Nasty" crown, making it clear Tom Sandoval -- AKA "the Most Hated Man in America" -- wasn’t about to charm his way to a win on his watch!

The Brit went full savage on the former "Vanderpump Rules" star and his band The Most Extras -- torching their pitchy jazz-rock take on The Weeknd’s "Blinding Lights" during Tuesday’s "America’s Got Talent."

Simon hated it so much he was the lone judge to slam his X buzzer ... then bluntly told Tom that while he liked him and the band, they just didn’t sound good.

"The Biggest Loser" caffeine feud just got piping hot -- 'cause TMZ scored a peek at the show’s grocery list for contestants ... and surprise, surprise, it’s stacked with caffeinated goodies!

Check the receipts from 2013 -- the list, which we obtained from Jillian Michaels, straight-up name-drops Organic Dark Roast, Starbucks grounds, and a bunch of different teas. The shopping list of "approved foods" for contestants was attached to an email that a show line producer sent to the trainers and other staffers.

Obviously, several of those items totally undercut Dr. Robert Huizenga’s claim to us the show was 100% caffeine-free from day one ... with coffee, diuretics, and weight-loss pills supposedly off-limits.