Stephen Colbert Checks the Clock on 'Late Show,' Announces Final Show Date

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Stephen Colbert has finally locked in the end of "The Late Show" ... with the curtain set to fall for good on May 21, closing out a CBS late-night run that’s lasted more than 30 years.

Stephen broke the news during a taping of "Late Night With Seth Meyers" on Monday ... officially putting a date on the farewell that’s been looming since last summer.

Remember, CBS and parent company Paramount Global announced plans to cancel the show back in July, blaming straight-up financial reasons.

Hudson Williams Socking Stuffer!!!

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Hudson Williams spends a substantial amount of time sans clothes in HBO's "Heated Rivalry" ... so who better to give the "Shut Up Evan" podcast step-by-step instructions for how to put on a cock sock?

This interview did not disappoint ... Hudson starts with the description -- "It's like a ballet slipper meets a Crown Royal bag." Got it. Now for the technique ...

Hudson admitted he learned everything he knows from costar Connor Storrie. While Hudson struggled to figure out the modesty cover, Connor cracked it almost immediately.

So, first things first ... you gotta squat!

TMZ Live Stream Come Into Our Office and Watch News Happen!!!

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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!

We also use our live stream to produce our "TMZ Live" TV show.

'Real Housewives Girls Trip' Brings the Mess to Miami!!!😝☀️

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Get ready for the drama ... 'cause the Housewives hit the beach in full chaos mode, with cameras rolling for the next season of "The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip."

Check out the pics -- the likes of Teresa Giudice, Porsha Williams, Luann de Lesseps, Kyle Richards, Lisa Barlow, Vicki Gunvalson and Gizelle Bryant went all in on colorfully wild '80s workout gear for a Miami pit stop packed with relay-race madness.

The ladies looked in great spirits, split into four teams named after iconic Housewives quotes -- including "The Prostitution Whores," "The Woohooers," "The Slut Pigs," and "The Green Eyed Monster."

Alex Pretti Death Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert Slam DHS 'Goons'

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DEAR PRETTI FAMILY

Jimmy Kimmel and his late-night colleague Stephen Colbert ain't backin' down against the Trump admin ... ripping into the Department of Homeland Security and ICE following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti over the weekend.

Jimmy gave an emotional plea to Americans to watch the video of Pretti's demise in Minneapolis ... describing the federal agents who killed Pretti as a "gang of poorly-trained, shamefully-led, mask-wearing goons." It's all in the clip -- he says Americans must agree that the chaotic video of Pretti's shooting death is not the "law and order" Trump supporters voted for ... and the proof is all there.

He then chokes up as he lets the city of Minneapolis and Pretti's family know they're not alone.

'RHOBH' Garcelle Beauvais Terrified as Cops Respond to 'Swatting' Call

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Garcelle Beauvais had a terrifying situation blow up at her Los Angeles home over the weekend ... after someone made a bogus 911 call claiming there was a man with a weapon at the actress' Los Angeles home.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... on Sunday night, police received a call for a possible assault with a deadly weapon and shots fired. We're told the caller claimed he was Garcelle's ex-boyfriend, and said he was armed with a sawed-off shotgun.

When officers arrived at the scene, the caller was still on the phone, but they refused to meet cops. After searching the property, police found no evidence of a crime and determined the incident was a "swatting."

Nigella Lawson Things Are Heating Up! I'm Going To Judge 'The Great British Bake Off'!

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Nigella Lawson's days are about to get a bit sweeter ... because she's going to be the newest judge of "The Great British Bake Off"!

Nigella announced her casting on Instagram Monday and said she was "giddily grateful" for the opportunity to serve as a judge ... we're sure her fans are feeling the same way, too!

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She described "The Great British Bake Off" as a "national treasure" and said she is honored to have been trusted to judge future contestants' creations.

'My Strange Addiction' Jayden I'm Stuck On Eating Glue!!!

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I EAT 8,000 GLUE STICKS PER YEAR!!!

One Illinois woman is in a seriously sticky mess ... she’s literally addicted to eating hot glue every single day!

In a sneak peek of this week’s TLC's "My Strange Addiction," 20-year-old Jayden goes full confessional about her glue obsession -- admitting she burns through more than 8,000 glue sticks annually and even busts out a hot glue gun to show exactly how she eats the sticky stuff.

You’ve gotta see this clip, 'cause it’s wild ... Jayden breaks down her hot-glue routine, explaining the exact consistency she looks for, how she waits until it’s perfectly tacky, then peels it off and chomps down like it’s a snack.

'Pawn Stars' Corey Harrison Sorry I Gotta Miss Your Wedding Dad ... I'm in the Hospital!!!

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11:51 AM PT -- We’re getting more details about Corey’s frightening incident. A rep for Corey’s father, Rick, tells TMZ ... the injury stemmed from a motorcycle accident and Corey was the only person involved.

We’re told Rick visited Corey in the hospital Sunday, and Corey is expected to be “off his feet” and confined to bed for the next six weeks.

As for Rick, he’s getting married today on the beach in Cancun. His Las Vegas wedding a couple of weeks ago was simply to “take care of the paperwork.” Corey, who lives in Tulum, had been planning to attend the ceremony.

"Pawn Stars" icon Corey Harrison just got banged up bad! The reality TV star shared online he was in a serious crash that had him laid up in the hospital for days.

Corey posted pictures of his battered and bruised mug from a hospital bed Monday, writing ... "Pretty messed up but I'm good crash bars are awesome 3 nights in the hospital 11 breaks in my rib cage Will do an episode on @theCoreyHarrisonshow sorry Pops looks like I’m missing your wedding."

Corey also included pics of his X-rays, showing the whole brutal extent of the damage -- and it's really bad.

'My Strange Addiction' Vabbing Lady I Lied To Get More Dates & It Worked!!!

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It's been hard out here for a pimp! So hard that Cassy from Boston lied about vabbing 50 times a day, thinking it would attract more dates ... and it did!

To be fair ... the type of guy interested in you because of your addiction to applying your own vaginal fluids to your neck probably isn't going to be marriage material, but they're coming out the woodwork for your girl.

ICYMI ... Cassy went on "My Strange Addiction" claiming she uses two fingers to collect her vaginal discharge and then rub it onto her neck as a natural perfume.

But now, she admits it was a lie. She says what she was actually addicted to was alcohol.

In a video uploaded to YouTube, which she has since set to Private, she explains, "I was drinking a lot. I was eating a lot of processed food and I was just genuinely unhappy and lonely."

Jana Duggar 1 Kid and Counting Welcomes Son, Archie!!!

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Jana Duggar's on her way to 19 kids -- if she's following the family pattern -- because she gave birth to her first child just a few weeks ago!

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The reality television star shared the happy news Friday ... posting several pictures alongside her husband, Stephen Wissmann, with their new son between them -- not quite smiling, but certainly unperturbed by the camera.

Duggar wrote in her caption they named their son Archie Gerald Wissmann ... and he was born on December 30 -- but the new parents wanted to take their time in announcing the birth.

Bethenny Frankel I Have Chronic Kidney Disease

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Bethenny Frankel is dealing with a major health issue ... she says she was just diagnosed with stage 2 chronic kidney disease.

The 'RHONY' star announced the health update Thursday on social media, encouraging folks to go see their doctor to get their blood work done.

Bethenny says she was referred to a specialist after blood tests raised red flags with her kidney function ... and that's when she found out about her condition.

'Top Chef' Winner Kelsey Clark Cooks Up a DUI Arrest ... Reeked Of Alcohol, Cops Say

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Kelsey Clark cooked up a little trouble for herself in Alabama ... the "Top Chef" winner was arrested for DUI after plowing into a mailbox in Alabama, TMZ has learned.

Here's the scoop ... Dothan PD officers responded to a call Wednesday night to a residential street after Clark drove her vehicle into the mailbox, police said. Officers noticed Clark reeked of booze and showed several other indications of driver impairment, cops said.

Clark was given field sobriety tests, which included walking in a straight line and standing on one foot, according to police. Her performance wasn't great, leading officers to believe she was impaired, cops said.

Beverly Crusher In 'Star Trek: The Next Gen' 'Memba Her?!

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American actress Gates McFadden is best known for playing the chief medical officer -- and hot redhead -- Dr. Beverly Crusher in the long-running sci-fi show "Star Trek: The Next Generation" ... back in 1987.

While you're here, can you solve the "Star Trek" trivia below:

McFadden was part of an ensemble cast, including Jonathan Frakes, Patrick Stewart and Michael Dorn.

Guess what she looks like now in her 70s!

Victoria Beckham Stole Spotlight On 'Ugly Betty' Years Before Brooklyn's Wedding

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It's no wonder Victoria Beckham allegedly ruined her son Brooklyn's wedding by making it all about her ... she did the same thing years earlier on "Ugly Betty"!

Victoria was, of course, playing a heightened version of herself on the ABC sitcom, but still! It seems to be very much a case of life imitating art here.

Check out the clip ... Wilhelmina -- played by Vanessa Williams -- has Vera Wang fit her for a custom wedding gown, but Posh Spice upstages her, making a dramatic entrance in her bridesmaid's dress.