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Gavin Newsom wasn't making racist remarks during a recent event -- since it looked like he was the intermission entertainment at a Coldplay concert -- so says our own Harvey Levin.

The TMZ executive producer tore into the misinformed outrage directed at the Governor of California after he related his own education and background to the audience at a book event in Atlanta, Georgia.

If you haven't seen the clip ... Governor Newsom basically says he had a mediocre SAT score and he can't read well due to his severe dyslexia ... so he's no better than anyone in the audience.

John Davidson's Tourette's tic -- which resulted in the disability activist screaming out a racial slur during an awards broadcast -- isn't necessarily about his true feelings coming out ... so says a reality star with firsthand knowledge of the disorder.

Baylen Dupree -- star of the hit show "Baylen Out Loud" -- released a statement Tuesday about Sunday's incident ... saying she felt she needed to say something as a person who deals with tics as well.

Baylen writes these verbal tics are not thoughts, opinions, or beliefs hidden deep beneath the surface -- they are involuntary impulses -- no different than a hiccup or a sneeze.

Turn up your Tuesday with this fun game of GUESS WHO! Can you guess which reality TV babe flaunted her bikini bod in these eye-popping pics?!

She spends most of her time in Florida ... and notoriously rose to fame on MTV's "Siesta Key."

Hit the gallery for the reveal, and then see if you can find the MTV words below ...

“Love Is Blind” star Amber Morrison has been getting dragged by the age police ... but TMZ’s got the documentation to shut that down.

We’ve obtained a copy of her driver’s license showing her DOB as April 2, 1991, confirming she’s 34 ... not older, despite internet trolls loudly insisting otherwise.

It’s honestly a rough situation. Sources close to Amber tell us she’s a full-time working mom who doesn’t have hours to obsess over her appearance ... which has been at the center of cruel online digs.

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Kenya Moore’s hair salon was ordered to pay more than $80,000 in a battle over unpaid rent and utilities ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, a Georgia judge ordered the reality star’s company, Moore Vision Media, to pay $43,988 by late February ... and another $43,988.67 by late March -- for a total of $87,976.

The judge also ordered Kenya’s company to pay around $5,500 a month in rent ... until or unless she ends up vacating.

A couple of weeks after the judge made the decision, the landlord claimed Kenya’s company failed to pay the first installment by the court’s deadline and demanded possession of the property immediately. The court has yet to rule on the request.

We want you to be a part of TMZ, so every weekday, between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM PT, we take you inside our newsroom via live stream.

You never know what you're gonna get ... a big story that breaks, an argument erupts in the room, or someone's just joking around.

Your comments are a big part of the stream, and the staff spends a lot of time speaking directly to you. Every day is different!

In the case of Bonnie Blue's pregnancy ... Maury Povich is NOT the father -- nor the right person to host a special to find the guy!

The longtime TV host helped clear up paternity confusion for a number of years on his show "Maury" ... so, when social media users learned Bonnie was pregnant after banging 400 dudes, some started tagging him on social media.

While Maury might've been expected to jump at the chance to get involved, it seems the star's loving retirement ... with the official account for the now-ended "Maury" show replying on X, "Stop tagging me."

Robert Carradine -- the actor best known for his roles in "Lizzie McGuire," "Revenge of the Nerds," and "The Long Riders" -- has died, taking his own life after a nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder.

In a statement to Deadline, Carradine's family called him a "beacon of light" in a world that can feel dark, and described his struggle with mental illness as "valiant." They said they hope his journey helps shine a light on the stigma surrounding bipolar disorder and asked for privacy as they grieve.

Robert's older brother Keith Carradine said the family wants people to understand there is "no shame" in the illness that ultimately "got the best of him." He remembered Robert as profoundly gifted, funny, wise and accepting, adding they will celebrate both his life and his strength in fighting the disorder for so many years.

Hilary Duff is mourning the loss of her TV dad following the tragic death of Robert Carradine.

Duff, who played his onscreen daughter in "Lizzie McGuire," shared an emotional Instagram tribute Monday night after Carradine's family confirmed he died, taking his own life following a nearly two-decade battle with Bipolar Disorder.

"This one hurts," Duff wrote. "It's really hard to face this reality about an old friend. There was so much warmth in the McGuire family and I always felt so cared for by my on-screen parents. I'll be forever grateful for that. I'm deeply sad to learn Bobby was suffering. My heart aches for him, his family and everyone who loved him."

Francine Beppu, who appeared on Showtime’s "The Real L Word," has died at the age of 43.

A family spokesperson tells TMZ she passed away February 17 at her home in Honolulu. The cause of death is not being disclosed at this time.

In a statement, the family expressed they were "deeply grateful to know how cherished she was and how brightly she will continue to shine," adding they kindly ask for privacy and time as they grieve. Plans for a celebration of life will be announced when the family is ready.

This insanely hot beauty is known for being on a hit Netflix dating show ... but she's also done plenty of modeling.

The hottie is mostly known as a TV personality ... but with 6 million followers on Instagram alone -- fans want to know what she is up to.

"90 Day Fiancé" star Jovi Dufren had a rough night at Nobu New Orleans ... he and his buddies got booted from the fancy restaurant after a heated argument over Wagyu dumplings, TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Jovi and 4 friends showed up at Nobu in The Big Easy Sunday night, and everyone except Jovi was wasted.  

We're told after the group was seated at a table, they ordered beer, tacos, sushi ... and Wagyu dumplings.

Kandi Burruss gave 'Watch What Happens Live' host Andy Cohen some juicy details about what ended her 10-year marriage to Todd Tucker ... and how they're co-parenting their two children.

According to "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star, something specific happened in July that made her say, "Nah, I can't do this no more" ... and the estranged couple's separation was announced in November.

She told the 'WWHL' audience she wouldn't air out all the deets ... but she did admit they've been having some "intense" conversations while trying to hash out their bitter divorce.

Maxi Shield, the Australian drag performer best known for being a standout contestant on "RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under," has died.

The news of her death was announced by fellow drag queen and friend, Vanity, who said in part via Instagram ... "We are all mourning the loss of an incredible icon, friend, and our beloved sister. Thank you for the laughs, the cackles, and the magic you brought into our lives."

It's not clear when Maxi -- born Kristopher Elliot -- died, and a cause was also not disclosed by Vanity, but Maxi announced last fall she'd been diagnosed with throat cancer.

Sometimes all it takes is one iconic face to trigger pure ’90s nostalgia -- but only true sitcom superfans will clock who this mystery legend is!

This TV titan has racked up plenty of Emmys, SAG Awards and Golden Globes ... and if you’re still stuck, his last name rhymes with "glamour."

During Black History Month??? Tourette Syndrome activist John Davidson was heard shouting the N-word during Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo's presentation at the BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday.

Michael and Delroy's professionalism kept the show going without too much of a hiccup. The two just calmly continued presenting the award for best visual effects to "Avatar: Fire and Ash."

But we're guessing the mood in the room was pretty dour after the shocking outburst, because host Alan Cumming issued an apology.

He said, "Tourette Syndrome is a disability and the tics you've heard tonight are involuntary, which means the person who has Tourette Syndrome has no control over their language. We apologize if you are offended tonight."