Michael J. Fox Inspired Depiction of Parkinson's on 'Shrinking' ... 'Not Sad or Tragic'

Michael J. Fox has helped a lot of people fighting Parkinson's disease over the years ... and, he's even informing how it's portrayed in a Golden Globe-nominated show.

Bill Lawrence -- co-creator of the Apple TV+ show "Shrinking" -- told People the 63-year-old actor served as an inspiration for one of the characters who is diagnosed with the neurological condition.

If you haven't seen the show, spoiler alert ... season 2 sees Harrison Ford's character stoically face Parkinson's while continuing to work as a therapist.

Brooks Nader Lucky You Didn't Cause a Traffic Accident!!! Goes Braless in See-Through Top

Brooks Nader probably caused quite a few double takes on Friday ... when she stepped out for a date night with Gleb Savchenko in a sheer black top -- sans bra!

The model/dancer was snapped out with her "Dancing with the Stars" costar-turned-boyfriend in West Hollywood ... where the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue star wore a completely see-through black top, no bra -- a blazer and a matching skirt.

Gleb looked dapper in a black bomber jacket and dark jeans -- but obviously, he was not the focus of people's attention.

Lindsay Arnold Happy New (Boob) Year!!!! 'DWTS' pro excited for breast augmentation

Lindsay Arnold is pretty excited for her busty Christmas gift ... a boob job!

The former "Dancing With The Stars" performer revealed she will be going under the knife to get a breast augmentation and a lift.

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In a TikTok, Lindsay she she was super stoked for the procedure ... which is happening in about two weeks -- making it close to her 31st birthday on Jan. 11.

Olivia Hussey 'Romeo and Juliet' Star Dead at 73

Olivia Hussey, most well known for playing Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic 1968 drama “Romeo and Juliet," has died.

The actress passed away Friday at her home surrounded by family, according to a lengthy post on her Instagram page ... but her cause of death was not revealed.

The sad IG announcement read in part ... "Olivia was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her."

Virtual Reality Judge Uses New Tech In Court ... Sees Defendant's POV

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New technology could transform the way our legal system works ... because a judge in Florida put on a virtual reality headset to get a better sense of a defendant's testimony.

Attorney Ken Padowitz is using VR to defend his client in a criminal case, and he joined us on "TMZ Live" to explain how the fancy tech is being introduced to the legal system.

Ken's client is Miguel Albisu ... the guy owns a wedding venue in Florida and is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Albisu brandished a gun at a wedding reception, but says he was acting in self-defense after some of the attendees started getting rowdy.

Greg Gumbel Sportscasting Legend Dead At 78

Sports broadcasting legend Greg Gumbel has died.

The longtime studio host's family said in a statement to CBS on Friday "he passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer."

They added, "Greg approached his illness like one would expect he would, with stoicism, grace, and positivity. He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten."

Mauricio Umansky & Kyle Richards Connecting As A Family, Literally ... Arm-in-Arm with Daughter Farrah!!!

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky are staying close in Aspen ... walking arm-in-arm down the street -- with one of the kids in the middle, that is.

The reality television stars stepped out with their kids in the celeb vacation spot in Colorado Thursday ... walking down the snow-covered road to grab dinner, with Kyle's daughter Farrah -- who she shares with first husband Guraish Aldjufrie, though Mauricio helped raise her -- in between them.

The three are smiling ... with Mauricio throwing up a "shaka" hand gesture -- and, while it doesn't seem like Mauricio and Kyle are on the best terms, the situation's clearly amicable.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard My TikTok Was Hacked ... Culprit Wants Money!!!

Gypsy Rose Blanchard says one of her social media pages was hacked ... and she claims the alleged hacker is demanding money to return her account.

GRB says her TikTok was hacked around 1:30 AM Friday ... compromising the account where she has nearly 10 million followers.

Her TikTok bio was changed to read, "Anyone who violates rights becomes a hack freak. rustywrist"

'Gossip Girl' Actress Chanel Maya Banks Files For Restraining Order ... Claims Mom, Cousin Assaulted Husband

Chanel Maya Banks -- the "Gossip Girl" actress who was reported missing by her family before posting a message to social media explaining she was not in fact missing -- has now filed a restraining order against her mother and cousin.

Banks filed for the restraining order Thursday ... claiming her mother, Lutchmin Judy Kumar, and cousin, Danielle Singh, have worked together to destroy her credibility and harass her.

In the document, Banks says her mom and cousin have repeatedly tried to make unwanted contact with her ... after she says she told them she wanted distance back in October. She says the pair then called Los Angeles police to report her as a missing person and had officers conduct a wellness check on her.

Tim Dillon Plays Ghost of Brian Thompson in Netflix Roast ... 'Deny, Defend, Decompose'

Comedian Tim Dillon has a new motto for the healthcare industry ... joking as the ghost of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson that the company will "deny, defend, decompose."

The star appears in Netflix's "Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year" -- which dropped Friday on the streaming giant -- hopping onstage in a get-up reminiscent of what Thompson wore when he was shot in Manhattan earlier this month ... with chains added to the ensemble.

Dillon's ghoulish gray appearance was met with a pretty mixed reaction from the audience -- some cheers, some groans. Dillon clearly picked up on the tension ... breaking character for a moment and joking he's "going to hell for this, you might as well laugh."

Kylie Jenner Posts Belated Pic Of Mom's Xmas Gift ... You Can Carry All Your Kids With You Now

Kylie Jenner gave her mom Kris a very special Christmas gift that will always remind her of her slew of super famous kiddos ... as long as she keeps the pricey item with her.

Kylie presented Kris with her very own customized Goyard Boston bag emblazoned with photos of the faces of her 5 daughters and 1 son -- Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kendall, Rob ... and, of course, Kylie herself. The thumbnail pictures show the children as cute little youngsters, which we're sure will make it all the more special for Kris.

By the way ... check out Kylie's Instagram page ... she even posted an image of the gift on her Stories after her sis, Khloe, first uploaded the photo to her IG account with the caption: "OMG @kyliejenner this is incredible ... Mom is lucky."

Betsy Brandt 'Breaking Bad' Star Files for Divorce ... After 25-Year Marriage

Actress Betsy Brandt has filed for divorce from her husband of more than two decades ... finally taking the step after apparently separating more than a year ago.

The "Breaking Bad" star filed to divorce her husband Grady Olsen pro per -- without a lawyer like Jennifer Lopez did back in August -- earlier today ... citing the boilerplate "irreconcilable differences."

Brandt says the two married back in September 1998 ... and lists the date of separation as August 2023 -- almost 25 years of marriage.

'Baby Driver' Actor Hudson Meek Dead at 16 ... After Falling out Of Moving Vehicle

Teen actor Hudson Meek -- best known for his role in the action film, "Baby Driver" -- has died after he tumbled out of a moving vehicle, TMZ has confirmed.

Law enforcement sources tell us... Hudson suffered blunt force trauma injuries after a fall on December 19 in Vestavia Hills, AL. He was rushed to a hospital and treated but passed away two days later.

Hudson's mom, Lane Wells Meeks, posted a message on Facebook, saying their family is shattered by her son's death ... adding he accomplished a lot in his short life and had a major impact on everyone he touched.

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco Ring In Hanukkah Together in NYC

Selena Gomez has been totally smitten and glued to her new fiancé, Benny Blanco ... and she’s closing out the year by his side, going all in for the holidays.

The lovebirds were spotted at author Jake Cohen's Hanukkah celebration in New York on Wednesday, with the host sharing a bunch of photos of them fully embracing the festive vibe.

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ICYDK, Benny’s Jewish, and while Selena’s been open about her Christian faith, she was all in for the occasion ... happily by her boo’s side as they celebrated with what looked like a whole lot of fun and frolics.

'RHOA' Star Peter Thomas 2 Years Supervision After Prison ... & Substance Abuse Testing

Peter Thomas' prison sentence isn’t the only thing he’s dealing with in his tax case -- a judge just laid out a bunch of conditions for his supervised release when he gets out of prison.

According to legal docs obtained by TMZ, the 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star has to join a substance abuse testing program during his two years of supervised release once he finishes serving his 18-month prison sentence.

He’ll have to stick to the conditions of his supervised release ... and it looks like his probation officer will be keeping an eye on him and can search him if they have a reason to suspect something’s up.

Earl Thomas' Estranged Wife Soaks In Beyoncé Christmas Concert ... As Legal Woes Loom

Nina Thomas clearly isn't letting allegations that she swindled her ex, Earl Thomas, out of millions of dollars affect her personal life ... she attended Beyoncé's big concert Wednesday -- and it looked like she had a blast.

The estranged wife of the former Seattle Seahawks superstar hit up NRG Stadium for the Texans vs. Ravens Christmas game in Houston ... and rocked out to Queen Bey at halftime in some great seats.

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Nina -- wearing a lowcut spaghetti strap top, some blue jeans and a cowboy hat -- crooned 'Yoncé's tunes along with the musician, and sported a big grin on her face the entire time.