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Khloe Kardashian just dropped a truth bomb -- saying she had more confidence before she shedded her thicker frame.

The reality star served up some realness in her latest "Khloé in Wonder Land" podcast, telling fitness influencer Whitney Simmons she was "way more confident" when she was heavier because she already knew what people were saying about her.

Continuing her truth train, KK also says all the positive attention she received after her weight loss had her worried about gaining the weight back ... 'cause she felt everyone expected that to happen.

NYC restaurateur Melba Wilson is heartbroken over the sudden death of celebrity chef Anne Burrell ... telling TMZ it’s left her and the entire culinary world gutted.

Melba, a fellow Food Network personality, tells us she just spoke to Anne last week -- chatting about karaoke, backgammon, and life -- and nothing seemed out of the ordinary as she appeared healthy and vibrant.

When asked if Anne had ever mentioned being unwell, Melba shut it down -- saying there was never a word about any health issues.

Anne Burrell's husband was the person who found her unresponsive and lying on the floor of their shower ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Burrell's husband, Stuart Claxton, found her unconscious in the bathroom early Tuesday morning.

We're told Claxton last saw her alive around 1 AM the night before ... then found her between six and seven hours later in the shower. He then called 911.

Anne Burrell's fans were left reeling after she unexpectedly passed away at the age of 55.

The Food Network mainstay became known among fans for her affable onscreen presence, as well as for providing valuable guidance to at-home cooks.

To mark the passing of the fan-favorite chef, we're taking a look back at what brought her into the hearts of viewers ... and the conflict that tanked her restaurant less than a year after it was founded.

Whoopi Goldberg says life for Black folks in the United States is just as bad as it is for women in Iran ... and it sounds like she's willing to die on this hill.

Things got heated Wednesday on "The View" when the topic turned to the Middle East ... with Whoopi getting super racial.

Ya gotta see the clip ... Alyssa Farah and Sara Haines are talking about not defending Iran over human rights abuses when Whoopi cuts them off and says don't go there, because America is not much better.

Jax Taylor is eating humble pie after his latest antics, apologizing to estranged wife Brittany Cartwright -- and the viewing public -- and it's because Andy Cohen's calling him out big time!

Andy dropped the truth bomb on Tuesday’s "Watch What Happens Live," telling Jax that fans were livid about him having a platform on "The Valley" -- prompting Jax to admit watching himself in previous episodes was mortifying.

Jax said no one should ever endure the way he acted, especially not Brittany. He didn't hesitate in apologizing to her ... but not after acknowledging it had been a rough year for both of them.

Stars love a good selfie, and these before-and-after photos are bound to stump you ... Put your celeb knowledge to the test and see if you can guess the incredible body transformation?!

This 38-year-old hairstylist is also a TV personality, commonly known from his (and his co-stars') Netflix series. You may have seen him flippin' around with Olympic gymnast Simone Biles for an Uber Eats commercial.

The Food Network and culinary world are mourning the sudden death of Anne Burrell, with an outpouring of tributes from stars like Gigi Hadid, Buddy Valastro, Carson Kressley and more.

Gigi Hadid, who guest-starred with Anne on the network, shared a photo of the two and wrote, "I am heartbroken to hear of the loss of the Great Anne Burrell. As a longtime fan, getting to share this day with her was a dream come true. Beat Bobby. Hang. Eat. I wish we could have done it again. She was awesome. Rest in Peace"

"Cake Boss" star Buddy Valastro shared on Instagram, "Anne, your passion, energy, and love for food lit up every kitchen. You were a true force and a beautiful soul. Rest in peace, Chef 🤍 We’ll miss you dearly."

Food Network star Anne Burrell is smiling and appears carefree in the last photo she shared before her death.

In her most recent post on Instagram, Anne is grinning wide in a selfie with the Green Lady of Brooklyn.

Anne captioned the post ... "I ran into @greenladyofbrooklyn in my neighborhood today!! I'm not going to lie -- I have been keeping an eye out for her. I may or may not have followed her down the street for a minute. She is just lovely!!!"

Whitney Purvis missed her late son Weston Jr.'s funeral last week after showing up late and getting turned away ... TMZ has learned.

A source close to the "16 and Pregnant" star tells TMZ ... Whitney was devastated after she was turned away from the Georgia funeral home last Saturday where her 16-year-old son Weston Jr. was being honored.

According to the source, Whitney was told by her baby daddy, Weston Gosa Sr., the funeral service for their late son would begin at 4 PM. But when Whitney arrived at the chapel, she says she was told the service had already started at 2 PM -- and she wasn't on the guest list.

6:10 PM PT -- A rep for the NYC Fire Department tells TMZ ... the 911 caller reported that Anne went into cardiac arrest.

"Food Network" celebrity chef Anne Burrell has died in NYC ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... EMS personnel received a call of a woman in need of assistance Tuesday morning after Burrell was found unresponsive inside her Brooklyn home.

Paramedics were unable to revive Burrell and declared her dead. The medical examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine her cause of death.

Rachel Zoe has officially stepped into the diamond-studded drama of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" -- and it appears she’s loving every second of it ... so far!

Our cameras caught up with the celeb stylist at The Henry in West Hollywood on Monday, where she was filming for the upcoming 15th season of the Bravo series. Cameras were rolling as Rachel and another woman caught up over lunch.

When we asked Rachel about her experience so far, she told us filming has been "so much fun!" She stayed tight-lipped about which Bev Hills housewife convinced her to join the franchise and teased that viewers will have to find out later when the show premieres.

Alan Ritchson's getting a taste of presidential shine -- and, of course, hate -- after kicking it with Joe and Hunter Biden on the set of "Reacher" and sharing it with the internet. As Julia Roberts put it ... big mistake. Huge.

The jacked-up action star is especially pumped about getting to host Prez Biden for a visit while filming his hit Prime Video series. Alan was grinning from ear to ear in a bunch of pics and videos he got with the former POTUS and his son.

He said it was a "privilege and honor to meet the Biden family. They couldn’t have been more lovely. Kind, joyful, gracious and present."

Kim Woodburn -- the no-nonsense British reality star from "Celebrity Big Brother UK" and "How Clean Is Your House?" -- has died at 83.

Woodburn’s husband, Peter, broke the heartbreaking news on IG, sharing a throwback of Kim -- his caption read, "My wonderful, beautiful Kim passed away last night. God bless, my love, xx xx."

Kim’s manager confirmed to BBC News she passed away Monday after a brief illness, praising her incredible achievements throughout her life and career.

"Modern Family" star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons is going all out for Pride Month -- proudly coming out as bisexual.

Aubrey picked the perfect way to come out -- lip-syncing to her own iconic "I’m not Vietnamese, I’m gay!" line from the sitcom in a TikTok drop Sunday. Talk about a full-circle moment!

The 18-year-old kept it real in her caption too: "People keep joking about me being gay when I literally am (I’m bi)."

One of the doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry's ketamine death is one step closer to doing hard time ... because he just copped to a slew of crimes.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Dr. Salvador Plasencia -- one of 2 physicians busted in the Perry case -- has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine.

Federal prosecutors say they expect Dr. Plasencia to formally enter his plea in the coming weeks ... he's facing up to 40 years in federal prison, but both sides have agreed to recommend a sentence of 15 to 21 months, though it's ultimately up to the judge.