Taylor Swift Backup Dancer Hittin' the Ballroom!!!🪩 'Lavender Haze' Hottie Joins 'DWTS'

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Jan Ravnik, who went viral as Taylor Swift's gorgeous "Eras" tour backup dancer, is ready to "shake, shake, shake, shake" it in the ballroom ... he's joined Season 34 of "Dancing With the Stars."

The ABC dancing competition broke the casting news Thursday, after previously teasing a Swift-centric update the day before.

ICYMI ... the 'DWTS' social accounts pushed out a photo of purple glitter, similar to the aesthetic shared by T Swift amid her new 'Life of a Showgirl' era.

Abby and Brittany Hensel From Grocery Run to the Dog Groomer ... Family Life in Full Swing!!!

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Abby and Brittany Hensel are deep in family mode with Abby’s hubby Josh Bowling -- weeks after welcoming their first kid ... and even the family dog joined the outing.

The famous conjoined twins were spotted keeping it low-key over the weekend in their Minnesota hometown -- dropping their labradoodle at the groomer while Josh handled a grocery run at the local market.

The whole crew looked happy and settled -- truly in the thick of family life. With a newborn in the mix, things are clearly busy.

'The War Over OnlyFans' OnlyFans Destroys Lives, Or Enriches Them?!? Watch New Doc and Decide

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OnlyFans is either one of two things ... a toxic platform that destroys lives, or a lifeline for those seeking wealth and fulfillment ... at least depending on which OnlyFans model you're talking to.

Our new documentary "TMZ Presents: The War Over OnlyFans" presents both sides of this coin ... and then we put it up to a vote.

Amber Rose, Angela "Blac Chyna" White and Dan Benson are among the OnlyFans models who sat down with us to talk about their OnlyFans experiences ... and we also spoke with an OF creator who used to be a chancellor for the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

"TMZ Presents: The War Over OnlyFans" now streaming on Hulu.

Taylor Swift Engagement TMZ Newsroom Loses It Over News 😂🎊

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TRAYLOR ROCKS THE NEWSROOM!!!

Thought you were spiraling over Taylor Swift’s engagement? Please ... TMZ’s newsroom damn near erupted into a massive Kelce-quake -- the tears, the screams, the chaos ... all caught on our livestream!

Check out the moment, caught while filming "TMZ Live" Tuesday -- it’s iconic. Harvey & Charles are deep in Lil Nas X talk when some distant screams kick in ... and BOOM -- our very own Courtney bursts out shrieking the happy news like it’s the scoop of the century.

TMZ goes full "Love Story" meltdown ... Courtney’s crying happy tears, Harvey beelines to his throne to blast the story out while Charlie and Scarlett chuck engagement facts at him like a pit crew -- all while our hard-hitting news director Jamie paces looking confused AF, like he missed the proposal entirely.

Brooks Nader My Boobies Are Banned On Daytime TV!!!

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PLAYING IT SAFE!!!

Brooks Nader’s risqué style finally hit a wall, 'cause daytime TV wasn't having any of it -- forcing her to scramble last minute for a wardrobe swap before the cameras rolled!

We spotted Brooks striking her signature poses before 'GMA' Tuesday morning in a cleavage-popping minidress that left very little to the imagination -- but when she reappeared post-interview, she was draped head to toe!

Brooks swapped into a classic white tee and blue jeans -- still stylish, but fully covered -- and joked to us the switch was 'cause, well ... her boobies were doing the most for morning TV.

Henry Winkler Ride-Or-Die Fan Kills The Vibe ... Sign My Coffin?!?

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Henry Winkler fans were dying to meet him at an autograph signing at a car show -- but one superfan literally took it to grave levels of adoration ... showing up with a coffin.

Yep, this fan queued up with a casket at the Marysville Hot Wheels Weekend event in Michigan on Saturday -- and 79-year-old Winkler went along for the ride, laughing as he signed it with a cheeky "Rest in Peace."

Thank God Winkler’s a good sport -- because that coffin really risked killing the vibe!

'The Sopranos' Jerry Adler Dead At 96

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Actor Jerry Adler — best known for his roles in "The Sopranos," "The Good Wife" and "Rescue Me" — has died, TMZ has confirmed.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Jerry passed away Friday night in NYC ... his cause of death was not released, although it could have been old age.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Jerry got a late start in his TV and movie career, launching it in his 60s, even though his cousin was Stella Adler, the iconic acting teacher.

'Emily in Paris' Assistant Director Dead ... After Collapsing on Set in Venice

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Tragedy has struck the set of "Emily in Paris" ... Diego Borella, an assistant director, has died during a reported medical incident while filming in Venice.

Borella collapsed while filming the hit Netflix show's 5th season around 7:00 PM on Friday and was pronounced dead at the scene by medical staff, several Italian news outlets report.

Life-saving measures were performed, and local outlet La Repubblica quotes a doctor saying he likely died of a "sudden heart attack."

Loni Anderson Cause of Death Revealed

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Loni Anderson’s cause of death has been revealed ... and she died from an aggressive form of cancer, TMZ has learned.

According to Anderson's death certificate, obtained by TMZ, the veteran actress passed away from metastatic uterine leiomyosarcoma ... a rare cancer that often starts in the uterus and can spread to other parts of the body. It is an extremely rare form of cancer.

Loni died Sunday at a Los Angeles hospital following what her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan, described as a "prolonged" illness.

'Big Brother' Season 27 Rylie Jeffries Gets Voted Off After Online Scrutiny

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The 'Big Brother' house just got a whole lot quieter .. and fans are loving it -- Rylie Jeffries, this season’s most controversial houseguest, was booted in a nail-biter 5 to 4 vote.

ICYMI ... Rylie’s been under fire for weeks over his treatment of fellow contestant Katherine Woodman -- with critics calling him "controlling" and "scary." So when his name got called, the fanbase erupted in celebration.

The eviction night was packed with drama -- Mickey Lee, Rylie, and Morgan Pope hit the block, competing in the 'BB Block Buster' to snag safety. Mickey won, leaving Rylie and Morgan vulnerable. After some backstabs and alliance-busting, the vote came down to a razor-thin margin ... and Rylie got the boot.

Fans have been calling for his ouster over alleged "abusive" behavior toward Kat -- but his mom, Michelle Jeffries, told us the narrative's all wrong. She says, "They're stuck in a house with no TV, no radios, no phones. They're getting to know each other on a personal level we don’t understand. He's not some obsessive stalker-type person like everyone is saying. He's got a great heart and wears it on his sleeve."

Still ... Rylie's in for a rude awakening once he’s back in the real world with a phone in his hand -- 'cause the online backlash is brutal. His mom admits he'll be extremely upset and mortified when he finds out.

And get this ... Kat actually voted to keep him in the house, leaving fans wondering if it was pure strategy -- or if she’s still smitten. Either way, one thing's clear ... her game just got a whole lot messier without her strongest ally.

'Home Improvement' Epic Cast Reunion with Tim Allen!!!

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The cast of "Home Improvement" just reunited -- and they certainly nailed down their promo video!

Check out the clip posted to the official TikTok page of "Shifting Gears" -- Tim Allen's current ABC series. It shows Tim finding stars Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn and Debbe Dunning trying to get into the stage where "Home Improvement" was filmed for 8 seasons.

He alerts them that they've changed locations and ushers them into a new stage ... opening the door for his former co-stars -- and symbolically commencing their collaboration for Season 2 of "Shifting Gears."

'Biggest Loser' Patrick House Jillian Michaels Got Short End of Documentary Stick No One Ever Gave Me Drugs!!!

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Patrick House -- the winner of "The Biggest Loser" Season 10 -- says he thinks the documentary wasn't completely fair to Jillian Michaels ... and, he's got nothing but wonderful things to say about the reality competition.

We caught up with the former reality star in light of the controversial Netflix documentary "Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser" ... and, he says he declined to interview because he didn't know how the show would be painted.

House credits 'TBL' for saving his life ... admitting he was told he was a ticking time bomb when he joined the show -- and, now he's got kids, a wife and a whole new lease on life.

Tom Sandoval Vander-bum 'AGT' Performance ... Simon Slams the X!!!

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Simon Cowell dusted off his "Mr. Nasty" crown, making it clear Tom Sandoval -- AKA "the Most Hated Man in America" -- wasn’t about to charm his way to a win on his watch!

The Brit went full savage on the former "Vanderpump Rules" star and his band The Most Extras -- torching their pitchy jazz-rock take on The Weeknd’s "Blinding Lights" during Tuesday’s "America’s Got Talent."

Simon hated it so much he was the lone judge to slam his X buzzer ... then bluntly told Tom that while he liked him and the band, they just didn’t sound good.

'The Biggest Loser' Grocery List Spills the Beans ... So Much for 'Caffeine-Free'!

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"The Biggest Loser" caffeine feud just got piping hot -- 'cause TMZ scored a peek at the show’s grocery list for contestants ... and surprise, surprise, it’s stacked with caffeinated goodies!

Check the receipts from 2013 -- the list, which we obtained from Jillian Michaels, straight-up name-drops Organic Dark Roast, Starbucks grounds, and a bunch of different teas. The shopping list of "approved foods" for contestants was attached to an email that a show line producer sent to the trainers and other staffers.

Obviously, several of those items totally undercut Dr. Robert Huizenga’s claim to us the show was 100% caffeine-free from day one ... with coffee, diuretics, and weight-loss pills supposedly off-limits.

'Biggest Loser' David Fioravanti Jillian Michaels & I Didn't Get Along ... But She Never Gave My Season Caffeine Pills!!!

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Jillian Michaels didn't get along with every contestant on "The Biggest Loser" ... but, that doesn't mean she was handing out caffeine pills like a new documentary suggests -- so says one of the OG Losers.

We spoke with David Fioravanti -- a contestant from the first season of the show -- and, he details his contentious relationship with the fitness trainer and former coach on the show.

Fioravanti says he came into the show with a basic level of fitness knowledge ... so, he didn't follow everything Michaels said without question.

Kelly Clarkson Returning To 'The Voice'

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Kelly Clarkson’s keeping the show rolling after the tragic death of ex-hubby Brandon Blackstock -- TMZ’s confirmed she’s heading back to "The Voice" as a coach.

We’re told Kelly skipped one taping for Season 29 of NBC’s 'Battle of the Champions' earlier this month -- coming right after the heartbreaking news -- but Jennifer Hudson stepped in during rehearsals for the battle rounds.

Kelly’s reuniting with fellow champ coaches Adam Levine and John Legend -- and get this, the show’s cranking out two cycles at the same time.