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Kid Rock seems to have no issue hurling the R-word on national television ... but the Special Olympics says he should think twice -- writing an open letter to him explaining the harm caused by using that word.

ICYMI ... Kid Rock appeared on "Jesse Watters Primetime" on Fox News last Friday -- and used the slur while telling Watters what he plans to be for Halloween.

Now ... in an open letter, Special Olympics Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne is calling him out, urging him to take accountability. She says, "I’m writing to you personally with an urgent request: please acknowledge the hurt caused and use this moment to stand with us in rejecting that word and the prejudice it represents."

Floyd Roger Myers Jr. -- a former child actor best known for his role in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

His mom, Renee Trice, tells TMZ ... Myers passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning from a heart attack at his home in Maryland. She tells us he suffered 3 prior heart attacks over the course of the last three years. She says she just spoke to her son last night.

Floyd kicked off his career as a younger version of Will Smith in the hit sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" ... before taking on the role as a young Marlon Jackson in the television miniseries "The Jacksons: An American Dream."

Myers had a part in one episode of the short-lived TV drama "Young Americans" in 2000.

Floyd was 42.

Jimmy Kimmel left no stone unturned while hosting Selena Gomez’s 3rd annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit ... even joking about his show's brief suspension, and taking a jab at the Trump administration!

Check out the hilarious clip -- Jimmy kicks off his monologue Wednesday night cracking a joke about "Jimmy Kimmel Live" getting put on ice by ABC for a bit ... saying he almost joined OnlyFans during those uncertain times.

Jimmy later throws shade at Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial claim that Tylenol is linked to autism ... noting we can't take the pain reliever anymore to deal with the state of the world.

Hollywood stars showed out in droves to support their hometown team in the World Series ... packing Dodger Stadium to cheer on the Blue Crew as they faced off against the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling Game 5.

Leonardo DiCaprio was spotted on the broadcast ... keeping it low-key in an all-black outfit and a fresh pair of shades.

"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper made her first World Series appearance -- joining fellow celebs Charlize Theron and Ellen Pompeo in the stands.

There's no love lost between Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia and Montana Boy Mark Estes ... at least not on "Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test"!

In an exclusive preview clip obtained by TMZ, the Barstool Sports star goes full beast mode on the TikTok hunk during one of the show's most brutal challenges, "Murderball." The wild footage shows Brianna sprinting across the mud before delivering a sharp kick straight to Mark's stomach, sending both of them crashing into the dirt as they wrestle for control of the ball like total warriors.

In addition to the muddy mayhem, the remaining recruits also take on the nerve-racking "Postman’s Walk" ... a 165-foot rope bridge suspended 200 feet above a canyon floor, which they have just 10 minutes to cross.

We're serving up another juicy game of Guess Who ... can you name this blonde bombshell?

This absolute knockout was snapped in a state of "Euphoria," chomping down on a hot dog at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday during Game 3 of the World Series.

Niecy Nash is objecting to anyone saying she didn't need all 10 bags she checked at the airport ... she is on a world tour, after all.

We shared the video with you ... the actress stopped by "Sherri" to talk to Sherri Shepherd about the viral video -- capturing Niecy at the airport grabbing a bunch of bags off the conveyor belt after her flight.

Shepherd -- who is getting her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next week -- asks her about her extravagance ... but Nash insists she "needs things" though she's not getting too specific about the goodies in her bags.

Elaine Hendrix was carried out of the ballroom on a stretcher before Tuesday's "Dancing with the Stars" taping ... but she put on a brave face from her hospital bed in a video shared to Instagram.

Watch the clip ... she gives us the lowdown on her hospitalization situation ... in the caption, the 'Parent Trap' actress admitted she's "devastated" to have missed the live performance, writing, "I was beyond excited to share what we had worked so hard on, although you’ll see a version of it. With your support, I’ll be back in the ballroom next week. I want nothing more."

People reports, the injury happened during rehearsals when Elaine said she couldn't breathe because of something wrong with her rib.

Kim Kardashian has a famous ass, and Sarah Paulson got really handsy with it Tuesday night -- literally smacking it again and again and again!!!

Check out the crazy clip ... The two stars are posing for paparazzi pics in front of The Whitby Hotel for the NYC premiere of the Ryan Murphy TV drama, "All's Fair" -- but then things take a very interesting turn.

Sarah starts playfully smacking Kim's derriere in front of everyone, which is pretty darn bold. What was Kim's reaction? Well, Kim seemed unfazed by the ass slaps -- and even laughed them off as she took Sarah's hand in hers, while the pair disappeared inside the hotel.

Kelly Rizzo -- Bob Saget's widow -- is remembering her late husband on what would've been their seven-year wedding anniversary ... sharing a lighthearted throwback that has everything to do with "Full House."

Check out the video ... Rizzo's in San Francisco searching for the sitcom's iconic house when she stops a stranger for directions -- where she's met by Saget.

He jokingly tells her to follow a "trail of Rice-A-Roni" to find the front door ... classic Danny Tanner humor.

Prunella Scales -- the beloved British actress best known for her role on the '70s sitcom "Fawlty Towers" -- has died at the age of 93.

The legend’s sons, Samuel and Joseph, confirmed her passing to the UK’s PA Media, saying she died peacefully at home in London on Monday. Her official cause of death hasn't been confirmed.

Samuel also shared a message on X, noting her 2013 vascular dementia diagnosis led to her retirement after a 70-year acting career -- but even in her final days, she remained at home ... and was watching "Fawlty Towers" the day before she died.

Michael Strahan was a nightmare for quarterbacks during his playing days, but even defensive legends can fall for good old-fashioned Halloween pranks ... 'cause the Fox host was scared s***less on live TV!!

Strahan and the crew were talking ball ahead of Sunday's games ... debating which teams are currently the scariest in the league.

With Halloween just around the corner, the crew figured it was the perfect opportunity to scare Strahan -- and his reaction was priceless!!

It's officially happily never after for '90 Day Fiancé' stars Jasmine Del Carmen Palazzolo and Gino Palazzolo ... 'cause Jasmine has filed for divorce.

TMZ has learned  ... Jasmine filed to end her marriage to Gino in August, but there's a twist -- she hasn't been able to serve him divorce papers, so she published it in the local paper!

We've seen the article published in Pinellas County, Florida's La Gaceta newspaper informing Gino that Jasmine is dunzo. Our sources say Jasmine made the move after she was unable to serve her former lover papers at his home in Michigan, despite multiple attempts.

Bryant Gumbel's back on his feet ... walking through New York City with his wife after an ambulance rushed him to the hospital earlier this week.

The former "Today" cohost bundled up in a black bomber jacket ... keeping a low profile in a New York Yankees cap and pair of dark shades while his wife, Hilary, held tightly to his arm.

Bryant lifted his face to the sky in one photo ... drinking in the sunlight after several days in the hospital -- and, he looked relatviely normal, if a bit tired.

Cindy Crawford looks gorgeous on the set of Ryan Murphy's new '80s thriller "The Shards" ... hold on -- that's actually her lookalike daughter, Kaia Gerber!

Check out our gallery -- Kaia looks just like her supermodel mom with her teased, curly hair and sweeping bangs. The '80s wardrobe makes the resemblance even more uncanny, since her mom's certainly a 1980s icon!

Kaia was spotted filming the project Friday at a mall in Los Angeles ... walking her pup in between takes. Her castmates Hayes Warner and Graham Campbell -- who actually plays her boyfriend -- were also spotted hanging around.

Kaia, 24, is Cindy's youngest child ... two years younger than brother Presley Gerber -- who has also followed in his mother's footsteps and become a model.

Worth noting ... Kaia's stunning resemblance to her mother has been a topic for discussion for years. Kaia even told Vogue in 2019 it's not just their looks, but their mannerisms, too!

However, Kaia takes it all in stride -- revealing the biggest compliment of all is when someone tells her she acts just like her momma because "she has always been my hero and my role model because of the way she treats people and the lens that she sees the world through."

Katee Sackhoff says sometimes she's taken her body transformation too far in her work ... including once when she completely stopped menstruating.

The actress sat down for a conversation on the "Joe Rogan Experience" in an episode published Saturday ... and, she talked about changing her physical appearance to more precisely embody a character.

She specifically highlights her weight loss for the Netflix show "Another Life" -- which ran from 2019 to 2021 -- explaining her character comes out of cyrosleep at the start ... and, she wanted to look gaunt and dehydrated in the initial scenes.