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The "Harry Potter" TV series just dropped a major casting bombshell -- a fresh trio of pint-sized magic-makers are ready to take on the Big Three and bring Hogwarts back to life!

HBO just dropped the first photo of the new kid crew: Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, Arabella Stanton stepping into Hermione’s shoes, and Dominic McLaughlin suiting up as the boy who lived -- Harry Potter himself.

The trio are relatively fresh faces -- they have a few acting credits here and there -- and judging by their grins, they're ready for stardom -- and TBH, it's well deserved 'cause the casting team sifted through tens of thousands of hopefuls before they hit the jackpot.

"Today" cohost Sheinelle Jones' husband has died from brain cancer ... and, Jones' team on the NBC flagship morning show paid tribute to him on-air Friday.

Uche Ojeh -- Sheinelle's husband of nearly 20 years -- passed away recently after being diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

The stars of "Today" gathered around on a couch to announce the news ... becoming emotional while talking about Uche's passing -- with Savannah Guthrie saying their hearts go out to Sheinelle and her young kids.

Todd and Julie Chrisley are still locked up ... but, reality television producers are working around that -- 'cause they're going to have a small part in their family's upcoming show.

The Chrisley family's new reality show -- a still untitled project -- was announced by Lifetime yesterday, with a release scheduled for later this year. The show will follow the family as they struggle to navigate life while Todd and Julie remain locked up for many years to come.

However, don't think this means Todd and Julie won't make an appearance on the show ... 'cause production sources tell us phone calls they make from prison will air on the series.

Looks like there's no time to waste for 'Love Island' couple Millie Court and Liam Reardon -- these two lovebirds are pumpin' iron in preparation for swimsuit season!

The duo first proved their hotness back in the 'LI' villa, but they've managed to up the ante and keep the romance hot n' heavy with their recent fitness video ...

Feelin' the burn, Liam took to socials to share a series of exercises -- targeting all muscle groups!

Time for another Guess Who! Can you guess the bombshell showing off her hot bod while wearing a neon bikini? And as if that wasn't sexy enough, she munchin' on some watermelon.  We'll give you some clues, but then its up to you to put the face to this bod.

She's an actress who has appeared in TV shows such as "Players" and "Powerless." Her older sister was one of the main characters in Disney's "High School Musical."

Can you guess who she is?

Kourtney Kardashian says school might be out forever for her kids ... 'cause she says she's out on traditional schooling -- truly questioning if there's really even point to it all.

The reality television star sat down with her sister, Khloé Kardashian, on her podcast "Khloé in Wonder Land" ... and, she says she believes challenging conformity is the only way to live authentically.

And, this applies to every aspect of her life, Kourtney explains ... including challenging traditional ideas of school for her four kids.

George Wendt, famous for his starring role in the long-running NBC sitcom "Cheers," is dead.

Family sources tell TMZ ... he died early Tuesday morning, passing peacefully in his sleep at his home.

The official cause of death is unclear.

George's family is remembering him as "a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him" ... and they say he will be missed forever.

"90 Day Fiance" star Ben Rathbun is dead ... TMZ has confirmed.

Ben died Monday morning at his home in Greencastle, Indiana, where he was surrounded by his family ... according to a family source.

We're told Ben had stage 4 stomach cancer and he had been battling the disease since the end of last year, when he was diagnosed.

Kim Kardashian shot up the ranks in Hollywood -- from Paris Hilton's assistant to reality television star and mogul ... and, we've got a video to show ya how she did it.

Kardashian first started gaining fame in the mid-2000s ... working for Paris, running the boutique Dash with her sister Kourtney and Khloé -- and partying the nights away in Los Angeles.

Her 2007 sex tape with Ray J launched her into international recognition ... and, helped her land her own reality television show with her family -- "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."

Several cast members from HBO's acclaimed series "The Wire" are admitting they really had to watch their backs when they had to walk through the garden ... those Baltimore rats were the real criminals!!!

On Friday, "The Breakfast Club" celebrated the show's 23rd anniversary with Tray Chaney, who played Poot; Anwan "Big G" Glover, who played Slim Charles; Hassan Johnson, who played Wee-Bey Brice; and J.D. Williams, who played Bodie Broadus.

The crew shared vivid memories of their time on set, including always having to fend off city rodents during scenes.

Mark Cuban is swimming away from the tank ... 'cause after 14 years, his final "Shark Tank" episode airs Friday night.

The businessman and television personality bid farewell to the hit ABC series on X Thursday, noting he will "miss it" but that it's "time to move on."

MC first appeared on the entrepreneurial reality show in 2011 as a guest panelist before officially joining in 2012 ... and he has been a staple ever since.

Jane Bright, a fan favorite from "Survivor: Nicaragua," is dead.

The reality TV show contestant was found dead in her home Thursday ... according to a social media post from her daughter, Ashley Hammett.

The cause of death is unclear.

Tyler Henry's recovering from surgery to deal with a brain tumor ... announcing he's on the mend -- and, this isn't his first time dealing with difficulties like this.

The celebrity medium shared the news on Instagram Wednesday ... posting a photo of himself lying in a hospital bed -- a small smile on his face after the tiring ordeal.

Henry says he was diagnosed with a colloid tumor in the center of his brain ... adding most of the tumor had been removed during the procedure.

American actress Vanessa Baden was only 10 years old when she first starting playing Kyra -- the Kel crushing and sassy little sister of Kenan in the '90s Nickelodeon show "Kenan & Kel."

Vanessa was part of an ensemble cast including Kel Mitchell as the chill and clumsy high school student, Kel, Kenan Thompson as the confident and smart (high schooler) and part-time grocery store worker, Kenan, and Teal Marchande as Kenan's loving and patient mother, Sheryl.

Vanessa was also also a child star on Nickelodeon's "Gullah Gullah Island" from 1994-1998.

JoJo Siwa’s "Celebrity Big Brother" stint came with its fair share of controversy -- courtesy of some offensive remarks from Mickey Rourke -- and she hasn't heard from him since the show wrapped.

Photogs caught up with the "Dance Moms" alum in NYC, where she joked that Mickey had probably forgotten who she is by now.

The actor agreed to leave 'CBB' over his inappropriate behavior and language on the show, including homophobic remarks directed at JoJo.

"RuPaul's Drag Race" star Valentina Xunaxi has declared herself a transgender woman -- revealing that she has been transitioning privately "for some time now."

The Season 9 "Miss Congeniality" winner took to her Insta to share the news -- which she admits she felt pressure to do along the way.

This announcement falls on Valentina's 34th birthday, and it's all love and support in the comments ... as the first cohost for "Drag Race México" also welcomes "protection" from her fans -- and she's received support and well wishes from fellow drag queens as well.