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Lauren Conrad turned the big 4-0 earlier this month -- but her birthday bash brought her all the way back to her high school days on 'Laguna Beach.'

The former star of the popular reality show enjoyed a high school-themed 40th bday bash, which captured the spirit of her actual high school prom that was filmed for one of the "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County" episodes from 2004.

On Friday, Lauren posted a carousel of Instagram photos from her "Senior, Senior Prom" soiree and, as you can see, she's beaming from ear to ear with all of her friends and her musician husband William Tell.

Lou Diamond Phillips is sharing Tim Robinson's secret sauce ... he says the reason "The Chair Company" is a hit is because it's so relatable.

We got Tim's costar on the HBO series at LAX and our photog asked him why folks are going nuts over Tim's latest offering.

Lou says pretty much everyone can relate to being on hold for hours on end trying to get some customer service ... and he says that's the reason 'Chair Company' is now in the national zeitgeist.

Kandi Burruss’ estranged husband, Todd Tucker, is firing back at her claim he’s living rent-free in her guest home ... saying she's the one who kicked him out of the main house without notice, TMZ has learned.

Todd filed court docs responding to Kandi’s claim he was essentially squatting in the guest home at her Atlanta property.

In his filing, Todd admitted he was living in the guest house ... but he said it was because Kandi "unilaterally removed" him from the main home by directing her family members to relocate his stuff without his consent, and without court intervention.

Todd said he did not voluntarily leave the home ... but did not fight Kandi about it, in order to “preserve peace and stability.”

2:07 PM PT -- A spokesperson for Madame Tussauds tells TMZ ... "We have been made aware of the incident. Madame Tussauds attractions are interactive experiences, and guests are expected to treat the figures with respect."

The spokesperson continues ... "This behavior is not tolerated. We are reviewing the incident and will take appropriate action to uphold our standards."

Blueface choked out Zendaya ... well, the wax figure version of her, at least -- squeezing its neck at Madame Tussauds Hollywood on Thursday.

The rapper shared several videos from the popular Los Angeles tourist spot ... including one where he pushed in Wax-Daya's chair before walking around to sit across the table from it.

BF then bizarrely launches at the statue and grabs its throat before swearing at it. We've reached out to the museum for comment on the odd behavior.

Television is going the way of the dodo, a popular influencer says ... because streaming is on the way to usurp the old mass media technology.

We caught up with Yonna Jay -- a TikToker with nearly 4 million followers on the platform -- at an event in Hollywood earlier this week ... and, we asked her what she sees in the future of streaming.

YJ says people are all obsessed with seeing what everyone else is doing 24/7 ... so, she imagines a world where TV is totally replaced by the new medium.

Valentine’s Day is creeping up ... and while couples are busy emptying their wallets, Lou Young is waving a financial red flag.

We caught up with Lou at Druski’s "Coulda Been Love" Season 2 event Wednesday, and he told TMZ straight up -- fellas need to chill before they blow the rent money trying to impress. Why? Because March 1 is looming ... and rent waits for no one.

Allison Holker is sharing a major life update ... announcing her engagement to Adam Edmunds.

The 'DWTS' alum took to social media Thursday to announce Adam had popped the question less than two years into their relationship.

Allison posted a bunch of photos from the surprise proposal ... and she says Adam got down on bended knee during a surprise birthday party.

This sexy actress took a minute on the tennis court to drop a few thirst traps ... showing off her toned body, while she acted a little goofy ... or what some might even call, "strange."

The hottie has become a household name thanks to her work on several popular TV series and films ... and has no issue showing off that she's a perfect 10 ... maybe even an 11.

The GoFundMe set up for James Van Der Beek's widow and his family is surging towards the $2 million mark ... and Steven Spielberg just gave it a serious boost.

The legendary director and wife Kate Capshaw dropped a massive $25,000 donation ... quickly landing the coveted "top donation" spot on the page set up to help James' family cover crushing cancer treatment costs.

Spielberg’s connection to James runs deep ... he was famously the filmmaking idol of James’ character Dawson Leery on "Dawson's Creek," and even showed up to the show's reunion last September while James battled his illness.

Lewis Hamilton is dating one of the most famous women on the planet, but that doesn't mean he's gonna start singing like a bird about his love life ... reportedly dodging a question about his time at the Super Bowl with Kim Kardashian.

The F1 legend is in Bahrain leading up to the 2026 season ... and during media availability, Sky Sports reporter claims Sir Lewis was asked whether he enjoyed the game or the company more at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8.

Unsurprisingly, Hamilton didn't take the bait.

Katie Holmes honored her "Dawson's Creek" costar James Van Der Beek in a moving handwritten letter following his death Wednesday.

Check out the note she shared on Instagram -- she recalls feeling safe to express herself on set with him ... and adds they have so many memories filled with "laughter, conversations about life, James Taylor songs" and "adventures of a unique youth."

She also commends his "compassion, bravery, selflessness and strength" before turning the note toward his widow, Kimberly, and their 6 children. She writes ... "We are here for you always. And will always be there to shower you with love and compassion."

Kevin Williamson -- the creator of "Dawson's Creek" -- is thanking fans for their outpouring of support after James Van Der Beek's death ... while also promising to be there for his widow, Kimberly.

The writer and director shared a heartfelt tribute to his late friend Thursday morning ... telling fans he's truly felt the love since we broke the new of Van Der Beek's Wednesday.

Williamson says he's trying to put into words what James meant to to him, but he hasn't been able to capture the brilliance of the late star with words ... and, he's not sure when those words might come.

"Dancing With the Stars" pro Emma Slater saw her 'DWTS' partner James Van Der Beek just days before his death ... and she expressed her gratitude for their final meeting in an emotional tribute to the late actor.

Emma was paired with Van Der Beek in Season 28 of the dancing competition show in 2019, and she posted her favorite pic from their season to Instagram on Wednesday, calling him her "big brother."

She wrote ... "All those who had the pleasure of having you in their lives are blessed. Forever changed by your brilliance. We got to have these beautiful years sharing life together. It started with being dance partners and I was beyond excited to be dancing with you, and it continued into the deepest of friendships."

Reese Witherspoon is honoring James Van Der Beek's life as she mourns his death, saying she's heartbroken over the loss of the talented actor.

Witherspoon paid tribute to Van Der Beek on her Instagram Story after he passed away Wednesday in Austin, Texas. While an official cause of death has not been released, Van Der Beek had been battling stage 3 colorectal cancer since August 2023.

Reese writes she's "devastated" about Van Der Beek's passing, calling him an "extraordinary, talented man who also showed great kindness and grace in every action.” Witherspoon went on to say she's praying for Van Der Beek's family.

Van Der Beek's final acting role will come in the upcoming TV series, "Elle," based on Reese's iconic character, Elle Woods, from the 2001 flick "Legally Blonde." Witherspoon is an executive producer on the show, which is set to premiere on July 1. In the series, Van Der Beek portrays Dean Wilson -- a school superintendent and mayoral candidate.

James Van Der Beek's GoFundMe has raised more than a million bucks less than 24 hours after his death was announced ... and it's still growing.

As of Thursday morning, the crowdfunding page has $1.2 million in donations, from fans and big-name friends alike. "Dancing with the Stars" pro Derek Hough dropped $1,000, Oscar-winner Zoe Saldana -- using her married name of Zoe Saldaña-Perego -- donated $2,500, the Marla Maples Foundation sent in $5,000, and Lyn Lear, the late Norman Lear’s wife, and YouTuber Codie Sanchez even each donated $5,000 on a monthly basis!

Notably, TMZ has not verified the donations -- but it's clear Van Der Beek's death hit people in the heartstrings, as more than 24,000 donations have poured in.

Rapper Chanel West Coast has gone country, but she's not leaving her hip-hop roots behind ... she told us her new song "Giddy Up" is a perfect blend of both genres -- and her best track yet!

We caught up with the former "Ridiculousness" star last night outside of Andys in West Hollywood, California, where she called the song "honestly, a little mix of everything I like, which is all music."

Chanel was so excited, she shared a snippet of the new tune on socials yesterday before its Friday release ... and it is a banger!