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After nearly a decade away from the Octagon, Ronda Rousey will step into the cage once again ... as the former UFC superstar is set to make her MMA return against another legend, Gina Carano!

The shocking fight announcement dropped Tuesday morning, with Rousey saying, "Been waiting so long to announce this."

"Me and Gina Carano are gonna throw down in the biggest superfight in women’s combat sport history, and we’re partnering with the fighter-first promoter, MVP, as well as the baddest streamer on the planet, Netflix. This is for all MMA fans past, present, and future."

James Van Der Beek's pal Mehcad Brooks is telling people to STFU when it comes to criticizing about the family's GoFundMe -- cased closed!

Check out the actor's heated Threads note ... he tells anyone who wants to speak ill of the Van Der Beek family for taking financial assistance following James' death, they can kindly zip it ... because they're clueless about what the family has been through -- and Mehcad calls them total attention seekers.

He adds in the weekend post ... "It’s ok for you to stay quiet in the face of blind stupidity, meanness and lack of empathy. But maybe you’re not okay."

Some parents at a SoCal school where Nicole Curtis volunteers as a room parent to her son's class have serious concerns on the heels of her N-word controversy... and at least one has gone to leadership demanding answers, TMZ has learned.

Here's the deal ... the HGTV star has been in hot water since a 2022 video leaked of her using the N-word while filming her popular show, "Rehab Addicts." She's was fired -- and has issued an apology.

But TMZ has heard from multiple concerned parents at her kid's school ... who tell us they're super uncomfortable with her working in the classroom as a volunteer -- and they think the school should at the very least address the situation with parents.

Stephen A. Smith says he wants to run for president of the United States, but there's one enormous roadblock ... MONEY!

TMZ Sports caught up with the ESPN star, who previously told us he had no interest in running, during Kenny Smith's The FlyHouse All-Star Bash presented by Resorts World in Los Angeles, who told us straight up, "The country sucks."

"I think the country is devoid of leadership, the kind of leadership we have, we don't need. The kind of leadership we should be getting, nobody is stepping up and doing. I don't desire to be a politician, but in the same breath, the opportunity to go on a debate stage and call out these politicians for the things that they've done to damage this country is something that very much appeals to me," SAS told us matter-of-factly.

"Dawson’s Creek" actor James Van Der Beek was dealing with a massive six-figure tax debt years before his death ... TMZ has learned.

The actor and his wife Kimberly Van Der Beek were hit with a lien in November 2021 for unpaid taxes for the years 2018 and 2019 -- the IRS declared the duo owed $95,438.31 for 2017 ... and $173,890.31 in 2019 ... for a total of $269,328.62.

"America's Next Top Model" creator and host Tyra Banks is finally adding some context to why the show documented Shandi Sullivan's "drunk shower sex" ... which the Season 2 contestant says was sexual assault.

To catch you up ... Shandi opened up about her experience on the reality show's second season -- AKA Cycle 2 -- for the new Netflix docuseries, "Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model."

Fans will remember one of the show's storylines seemed to suggest Shandi had cheated on her boyfriend during a wild night of drinking ... but Shandi says the sexual encounter occurred without her consent.

Singer and "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kandi Burruss chatted with us about her first Valentine's Day since splitting from her estranged husband Todd Tucker ... intervening before her mom could hijack her interview!

While our photog waited for Kandi, it was Mama Joyce who got to our camera first ... so we asked for her thoughts on the divorce news.

Kandi quickly rushed to usher her mom off to their waiting vehicle ... but Mama Joyce managed to cram in one sentence.

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun weren’t shy about spending big during a cozy lunch outing ... and apparently they made sure everyone around them ate well, too.

The power couple were seen Sunday at Cold Spring Tavern in Santa Barbara, California ... where they were hanging with a group of friends and ordering enough food to feed an army.

An eyewitness tells us they actually benefitted from Scooter and Sydney over-ordering ... claiming the couple offered them untouched plates of burgers, fries, onion rings, and nachos -- as seen in this photo obtained by TMZ.

Sydney was looking chic in a tan jacket over a white skirt, paired with cowboy boots ... while Scooter kept it casual in a crewneck with "Beach" written across the front.

Melissa Gilbert is stepping back into work mode, announcing she's returning to work at her lifestyle brand Modern Prairie ... after taking time away following her husband Timothy Busfield's arrest and indictment on child sex abuse charges.

In a video posted to Facebook Monday, Melissa said she initially stepped back to focus on her family and be present and focus on what is most important ... explaining she leaned into loved ones during what she called a deeply difficult time.

Gilbert said the extraordinary community at Modern Prairie -- the lifestyle brand she co-founded in 2022, aimed at empowering women over 50 -- wrapped her in love. She thanked the women who showed up for her and one another, calling it "their company," built on women supporting women "not just when it's easy, but especially when it's hard."

Aviva Drescher is standing by Jill Zarin ... insisting her fellow 'Real Housewives of New York City' alum isn't racist -- even if her recent halftime commentary came off that way.

Speaking on the "Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel" podcast, Aviva addressed the firestorm surrounding Jill's remarks about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance and didn't sugarcoat things.

"I've known Jill since 2011, since I joined 'Housewives,'" Aviva said. "Even though we didn't work together, we became friendly. I've never thought of Jill to be racist and that was really the thing that stung. That was just the most awful about her tirade."

Do even Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have to wait in line for L.A. hotspot Max and Helen's?

The couple were spotted at chef Nancy Silverton and TV producer Phil Rosenthal's insanely popular diner on Sunday, where the wait times are routinely said to be 4 to 5 hours long!

Selena was seen talking on her phone as she made her way in to the crowded eatery, wearing a casual black outfit, while Benny was snapped in a comfortable hoodie and corduroy pants.

Their cozy-core looks were a far cry from their glammed-up date night at the Golden Globe Awards last month.

Anybody can spot a famous actor or actress, but it takes a true expert to recognize the players behind the camera ... can you guess who this executive producer is?

This TV creator started his career on a 'Wayward' path but eventually moved on to "Stranger Things" when he and his twin found a home at Netflix.

The Daytona 500 honored Greg Biffle in a tear-jerking 3-minute video Sunday after the late NASCAR driver tragically perished in a plane crash that also claimed the lives of his wife and children last year.

In the clip, which aired live and was later shared on X, friends and loved ones poured their hearts out, painting the picture of what a gifted and thoughtful person Greg was.

Doug Yates, CEO of Roush Yates Engines, said, “Greg Biffle was the most talented guy I’ve ever worked with... He had speed, he was fearless, he was smart ... He never found himself in a situation that he didn’t think he could win.”

David Harbour may have found a new flame to keep him warm this winter -- cause we got photos of the "Stranger Things" star out with a mystery woman in NYC, while several of his co-stars were across town at Maya Hawke's wedding.

Maya tied the knot with singer Christian Lee Hutson, with her famous parents Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman -- in attendance, along with "Stranger Things" castmates Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton and Joe Keery.

Meanwhile, David was spotted spending Valentine's Day weekend with a red haired beauty. The two appeared deep in conversation as they strolled along a chilly New York sidewalk.

Charlotte Ross is officially done with her Studio City chapter ... because the actress has sold her hillside home ... TMZ has learned.

Real estate sources tell us the "Days of Our Lives" alum closed Thursday, unloading the Fryman Canyon Estates property for $3.4 million. We're told Ross is moving out of the area altogether.

The gated 6-bedroom, 4-bath Cape Cod sits at the end of a secluded cul-de-sac, giving it serious privacy ... a rare find in L.A. The 1940s era home offers more than 4,100 square feet of living space on a generous lot, blending old-school charm with modern touches.

Police reportedly detained at least 3 people in connection with the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping ... and now we're seeing the first image of a man in handcuffs.

FOX News Digital obtained the photo showing the man sitting half in and half out of a Pima County Sheriff vehicle surrounded by law enforcement in Tucson, Arizona, on Friday night. The man's hands are cuffed in front of him with a hoodie partially covering his face.

Sources told FOX ... Pima County deputies pulled the man over in a Range Rover during a traffic stop in the parking lot of a Culver's restaurant about 2 miles from Nancy's home.