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CBS News has fired veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley ... just a day after a fiery clash with the show's new executive producer.

Tensions escalated this week during a staff meeting, when newly appointed executive producer Nick Bilton was introduced to the newsroom ... and Pelley openly criticized the decision -- however a letter was sent to Pelley the following day, saying CBS News was terminating him immediately.

Pelley reportedly openly criticized the direction of the longstanding newsmagazine and took aim at CBS News chief Bari Weiss, accusing her of dismantling the culture that made "60 Minutes" a television institution.

During the clash, Pelley reportedly questioned why Bilton would even accept the role given the resistance he was facing from longtime staffers.

Pelley joined CBS News in 1989 and went on to become one of its most recognizable faces, serving as anchor of the "CBS Evening News" and spending more than two decades as a correspondent for "60 Minutes."

Karamo Brown is opening up about his decision to cut ties with the "Queer Eye" franchise ... saying he often felt like an outsider ... and that was before he got backstabbed!!!

The last straw for Karamo ... castmates trashing him behind his back on a hot mic -- which TMZ first reported.

To this day, Karamo still doesn't say what his fellow cast members said about him on set during the reboot's final season ... he didn't want specifics -- because he knew it was so brutal, it devastated his mother, who overheard the trash talk.

TMZ broke the story ... Karamo walked away after the show's 10th and final season -- skipping the final press tour due to his hurt and bitterness over what he called a toxic workplace.

Alexa Demie isn't losing any sleep over not having Sydney Sweeney-level fame ... because she says that's never been the goal.

The "Euphoria" star is pushing back on online chatter comparing her career to some of her castmates' skyrocketing success ... making it known she's perfectly happy with her career and notoriety.

In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Alexa addressed comments about her relatively low profile compared to other stars from the HBO hit.

A Pennsylvania mayor isn't buying the fairy-tale ending for a former police officer who traded his badge for a spot on "Love Island USA" ... arguing the move left taxpayers holding the bag.

Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds joined us on "TMZ Live" Monday and weighed in on ex-officer Sean Reifel's career pivot ... he says police departments across the country are already struggling to recruit and retain officers, even without the lure of a gig in reality TV.

Check out the interview ... Reynolds compares the situation to leaving litter behind for someone else to clean up, arguing cities pay a price when they invest in recruits who leave less than a year later.

The stars of "Heated Rivalry" didn't turn down Variety's "Actors on Actors" because of their Emmy ineligibility, despite speculation suggesting otherwise ... TMZ has learned.

Our sources tell us Connor Storrie, Hudson Williams and François Arnaud aren't avoiding the high-profile series over concerns about awards campaigning or optics ... instead, we're told the actors are just too busy.

Variety's co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh claims he tried to book the trio but was turned down ... and he says he's certain they would have accepted if "Heated Rivalry" was eligible for the next Emmy Awards. The show is not eligible because the Canadian streamer that produces the series did not submit it for consideration.

However, our sources say the Emmys, or lack thereof, played no part in their decision not to accept an invite to go on the show.

"Euphoria" was full of surprises this season, but last night's series finale was the biggest shocker of all -- with Zendaya's character dying of a drug overdose!

Sunday's "Euphoria" Season 3 finale saw Zendaya's Rue Bennett ingesting Percocet pills laced with fentanyl, which were purposely left out for her by crime lord Alamo Brown, causing her to overdose.

Alamo wanted Rue dead after finding out she was a snitch, knowing she would pop the pills if he left them out because of her serious drug habit.

Are Sydney Sweeney's looks over the years her best assets?!

Here is a 20-year-old version of a stunning Syd at "The Handmaid's Tale" premiere back in 2018 (left). She played Eden Blaine before landing a starring role on "Euphoria" the following year ...

And 8 years later, the blonde bombshell showcased her SYRN lingerie at Diplo’s Honkytonk during Stagecoach last month (right).

We know her hot shots are a fan-fave -- and this gorgeous gal from Spokane, Washington is killin' it here in Hollywood, but the question here is: Good Genes or Good Docs?!

“Euphoria" season 3 comes to a close tonight -- and while fans and some of the show’s stars believe this may be the wrap-up of the series, we’re spotlighting the chaos, glam, and drama with its stars, past and present.

Singer Rosalía made her "Euphoria" debut this season, pictured above alongside Zendaya ... And, can't forget Barbie Ferreira -- who starred as Kat Hernandez on seasons 1 and 2.

Check out this throwback of Sydney Sweeney and Alexa Demie posing in their cheerleading 'fits -- playing two of the popular girls at East Highland High School.

Vasana Montgomery -- one of the announced cast members for season 8 of "Love Island USA" -- has already been kicked off the show ... TMZ has learned, after allegedly using a racial slur.

Here's the deal ... videos surfaced online which appear to show the contestant from Beaverton, Oregon using the n-word.

In one clip, Montgomery appears to say it while rapping along to a song ... while, in another, she yells it out while her friend is playing an arcade game.

Mackenzie Shirilla's clearly keeping Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan close to her ... but not always in the most flattering way -- because she appears to be mocking their musicality in a prison phone call.

We've obtained audio from a call between Shirilla and her friends, Rosie Graham and Faith, in which she laments paying for a music streaming service while behind bars.

Mackenzie says the service is terrible ... untalented underground artists who at one point she describes as the "Davions and Doms of the world."

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Jordan Ngatikaura's embracing the single life with both lips ... because we've got video of him smooching a mystery woman.

Check out the video taken on May 10 ... which shows Jordan all over a woman -- enjoying a passionate embrace.

They're totally wrapped up in one another ... not caring they're engaged in a VERY public display of affection.

Devyn Simone is officially stepping back into the Bravo universe, 'cause she’s been officially added to the cast of "The Real Housewives of New York City" Season 16.

Simone will appear this season as a "friend of the Housewives," joining a mix of returning faces and new additions as the franchise continues its rebooted run, according to a source close to production cited by Deadline.

According to the report, she'll be sharing the screen with returning stars Erin Lichy, Sai de Silva, and Jessel Taank, along with newcomers Hailey Glassman, Erika Hammond, and Daisy Toye. OG 'RHONY' alum Carole Radziwill is also set to make a return to the franchise in a friend role.

Simone is no stranger to the 'Real Housewives' world, BTW ... she previously appeared during Season 13 and even tested for a full-time role ahead of the reboot.

The mystery surrounding former “Alaskan Bush People” star Matt Brown is only growing more complicated ... because authorities say they've suspended their search for an unidentified male seen in Washington’s Okanogan River.

According to the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office ... deputies, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife personnel, divers, sonar teams, boats, personal watercraft, and even a cadaver dog spent Friday searching an expanding section of the river near Oroville, WA.

Despite the extensive effort, officials say no trace of the male was found.

The sheriff’s office says river conditions worsened throughout the day after rainfall increased water levels and current speeds, creating dangerous conditions for search crews. Investigators now believe the active river flow increases the possibility the individual is no longer near the area where he was last seen.

Carl Radke says plenty of the "Summer House" cast is still scratching their heads over Amanda Batula and West Wilson's relationship timeline.

We caught up with Carl at LAX on Friday, and he told us "a lot of us are still confused" about exactly when Amanda and West's romance began. According to Carl, viewers are watching the cast try to piece everything together in real time during the reunion.

Amanda and West explained during part 1 of the season 10 reunion that their relationship developed gradually. They said their first kiss happened in February and that they didn't have sex until after officially defining their relationship at the end of March.

Kenzie Annis is heading to the "Love Island USA" villa this summer ... but some viewers are already trying to send her packing before it even begins.

The Kennesaw, Georgia native and recent nursing school graduate was announced Thursday as part of the cast for season 8 of the hit dating show ... and it didn't take long for people to start digging through her social media history.

Among the posts making the rounds online are photos of Kenzie hanging out with friends who appear to be wearing MAGA attire ... and another alleged photo of her with a Trump flag in the background ... prompting criticism from some liberal fans before the season airs.

Kristin Cavallari is serving confidence at Miami Swim Week ... hitting the runway in a tiny snakeskin-print bikini for her brand's first ever fashion show.

The reality star and Uncommon James CEO strutted down the catwalk during her brand's collaboration with RESA, rocking a matching bikini top and sarong skirt while showing off some of her company's new jewelry.

Kristin layered on necklaces, bracelets, and rings from the Uncommon James collection, giving fans a head-to-toe look at the brand's latest pieces.