Anne Hathaway Trips Herself Up With Book Question ... During 'Tonight Show' Interview

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Anne Hathaway learned the hard way that most people don't read books anymore – that is if you watch the "The Tonight Show."

This week, the actress sat down with late-night host Jimmy Fallon to promote her new movie, "The Idea Of You," which is based on the identically titled 2017 novel written by Robinne Lee.

Midway through the interview, Anne was discussing the plot of the film in which her character, Solene – a single mom -- unexpectedly falls for a younger boy band singer, Hayes, played by Nicholas Galitzine.

Jamie Lynn Spears Britney Can Talk S*** All She Likes ... Just Happy She's Breathing

Jamie Lynn Spears isn't sweating her sister's nasty comments about her ... with people close to her revealing she's developed a positive way to look at Britney's trash talk.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Jamie Lynn's only worried about Britney's well-being, so she's actually fine with all the smack Britney fires off on social media -- because every comment is a sign Brit's still alive.

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This revelation about Jamie Lynn's outlook comes on the heels of Britney repeatedly calling her a "little bitch" and a "little s***" in a rambling, barely coherent video she posted, then deleted from Instagram.

UCLA Protests Cops Break Up Encampment ... Place Demonstrators In Zip Ties

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Cops in riot gear descended onto the University of California, Los Angeles campus, breaking up a pro-Palestinian encampment and detaining multiple people.

California Highway Patrol officers made their move at UCLA early Thursday morning, busting through barricades to dismantle a wooden wall erected by activists protesting the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. They also tore down tents in the area, which was littered with broken pieces of wood and damaged furniture.

Some of the activists fought back, spraying officers with fire extinguishers while refusing to leave the UCLA grounds -- even after police had spent hours ordering them to disperse over a loudspeaker.

O.J. Simpson Executor Invites Goldmans, Browns to Meeting ... No Payment Guarantees

O.J. Simpson's executor is ready to talk money with the people to whom Simpson died owing tens of millions of dollars -- but he's not making any promises about what the estate will pay them ... TMZ has learned.

Malcolm LaVergne -- O.J.'s longtime lawyer and now executor of his estate -- sent a letter, dated April 25, to lawyers for the Brown and Goldman families regarding their civil judgments against O.J. ... and inviting them to a meeting this month to discuss their probate claims against the estate.

Among the topics LaVergne says he wants to share with Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman's families -- O.J.'s living revocable trust, his last 2 years of federal tax returns, federal tax liens, cash and jewelry LaVergne took from O.J.'s house after he died and videos he shot of Simpson's residence.

Brown Bear Dines on Live Ducklings at Zoo!!! Horrified Kids Watch

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Here's a wild birthday party these kids won't forget ... they got a front-row seat to see a massive bear devour a family of baby ducks. Yeah, pretty grizzly scene.

The brown bear's unscheduled snack/murder spree begins when a family of ducks -- a mother and her 5 ducklings -- fly into Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo to go for a swim in a cool, inviting pool.

Big mistake, Mama Duck. Huge.

NBA's Dorian Finney-Smith Opens Up On Dad's Prison Release ... Spent 29 Years Behind Bars

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Brooklyn Nets hooper Dorian Finney-Smith is opening up about his father's return home after a lengthy, near three-decade prison bid ... telling TMZ Sports pops is making up for lost time by spending time with his family!

Elbert Smith was reunited with his son in December after he was paroled ... following a mid-90s second-degree murder conviction. 52-year-old Smith was able to see his NBA player son ball as a pro for the very first time ... when he attended a home game in BK in April.

"It was exciting, man! I wish I probably would've played better that game, but we got the win, and he was just happy to be there," the 30-year-old forward joked at LAX.

TMZ TV Hot Takes Britney & Jamie Lynn Spears ... George Santos, Travis Kelce

It's the middle of the week, and TMZ's got a whole bunch of clips to get you over the hump (day).

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On "TMZ Live" ... Harvey and Charles analyze Britney Spears calling her sister Jamie Lynn a "bitch" in a rambling, somewhat incoherent video.

Ginny Weasley In 'Harry Potter' 'Memba Her?!

Hey all you Muggles ... It's frickin' Harry Potter Day! And, in honor of more than 20 years of wands, brooms and golden snitches, it's time to dust off your broomstick and travel back to the Wizarding World with the mythical cast of 'Harry Potter!'

Starting things off, English actress Bonnie Wright made her acting debut at just 10 years old when she played Ginny Weasley -- the Weasley brothers' younger sister and Harry Potter's love interest in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" back in 2001.

Ryan Garcia Tested Positive For PED Before Devin Haney Fight ... Boxer Calls BS!

UPDATE

5/2 -- 6:00 AM PT -- Devin Haney addressed the reports of Ryan Garcia's test results ... saying it's "unfortunate Ryan cheated and disrespected both the fans and the sport of boxing by fighting dirty and breaking positive not once, but twice."

Haney -- who said he is "an advocate for clean fighting" -- added Garcia owes fans an apology ... as his recent posts suggest he finds it all to be funny.

"We put our lives on the line to entertain people for a living," Haney said. "You don't play boxing."

Kim K & OBJ Splitsville ... We're Better Off as Pals

Kim Kardashian's moving on from Odell Beckham Jr. -- as the two have decided to go their separate ways, and it's all because there's simply no more love in the air ... just friendship.

Sources with direct knowledge confirm to TMZ ... the reality star/SKIMS founder and the NFL star are no longer seeing each other -- and while it's a bit unclear when exactly they broke things off, we're told it's dunzo on the romance front ... but there's no bad blood.

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We're told KK and OBJ decided they're better off as platonic pals as opposed to anything more -- and yet, even now, we're told they still have a lot of respect for each other.

Taylor Swift Roasts Travis Kelce Over Catchphrase ... According to Lip Reader

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are out of the honeymoon phase, and into the much more real "you're so annoying" phase of their relationship ... as she's seemingly cringing at one of her BF's frequent antics.

As we reported, Taylor and Travis stepped out in Las Vegas for Patrick Mahomes' charity event over the weekend -- and put on a loved-up display. However, one moment from the event is making the rounds online ... highlighting how the Grammy winner was seemingly less than impressed during one cringe moment for Trav.

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When the tight end took the event stage and yelled/sang "Viva Las Vegas" into a microphone, Taylor appeared to say "That again. I can't do it" ... this according to expert lip reader Jackie Gonzalez.

'The View' Host Sunny Hostin Rips Trump for Farting in Court ... Voters Paying Attention!!!

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Sunny Hostin thinks Donald Trump's antics in court could cost him during the general election later this year -- because she seems to think folks will remember him as Gassy Don.

"The View" cohost launched into a diatribe on the hit talk show Wednesday ... sharing her thoughts on 45's criminal trial and candidacy, beginning by expressing her shock at how DT's caught up to President Joe Biden in the polls.

Check out the clip ... SH says she thinks the ex-Prez is slowly starting to lose it -- mentioning how he violated a gag order, leading to a $9k fine, before mentioning his alleged flatulence.

Jonathan Majors & Meagan Good Show Off Hot Bods at the Beach ... Legal Woes Behind Them!!!

Jonathan Majors looked lighter than air at the beach with Meagan Good -- and it seems they both know the criminal saga is over ... 'cause they're kissing like there's no tomorrow.

The couple hit up Malibu Tuesday ... putting their love on display by locking lips and cuddling up on the sand. Jonathan -- who has been training hard at the gym recently, which shows -- beamed as he effortlessly carried Meagan on his back and into the ocean at one point.

The duo even braved the Pacific Ocean ... screaming out with laughter when they were hit by one brisk wave. As you can see ... the lovebirds were fully wrapped up in each other.

Airbnb Stay Inside New 'Up' House, 'X-Men' Mansion & More!!!

Airbnb is bringing to life some of the most beloved homes in pop culture ... courtesy of their new Icons category -- which is leaning big into Disney.

The house rental app announced the new initiative Wednesday, revealing 11 new housing experiences set to drop this year -- which will be hosted by the greatest names in music, film, television, sports, etc.

The whole idea behind the Icons category is to allow users to step into worlds that previously only existed in one's imagination -- and here, they got a couple of big-ticket items ... including the "Up" house and the house from "X-Men '97."

Cher I Date Younger Men 'Cause They're Bold ... Too Shy to Get w/ Elvis!!!

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Cher's breaking down her dating habits -- saying she's into younger dudes 'cause they're not terrified of her ... this while also admitting she herself passed on Elvis once upon a time.

The legendary singer sat down with fellow vocalist Jennifer Hudson on her talk show Wednesday, and the two dove headfirst into Cher's dating life ... touching specifically on why Cher's always got some young hottie on her arm -- a recurring theme in recent years.

Cher says she's actually shy when she's not working -- shocking given her big onstage persona. With that in mind, she says she likes men to approach her ... and, apparently, guys her age just haven't been willing to do that.

LeVar Burton Earring, New Looks ... Caused Clashes at 'Reading Rainbow'

LeVar Burton's time hosting "Reading Rainbow" wasn't all rainbows and butterflies -- as it turns out, he actually clashed with producers ... all 'cause he was a hip and stylish dude!

The actor opens up about this in "Butterfly in the Sky" -- a new documentary about the beloved children's program that he hosted in the '80s, '90s and 2000s ... revealing some of the most iconic parts of his appearance back then actually pissed off the creative team.

As detailed by People, LeVar refused to dress or present himself in a way that felt inauthentic. As a result ... he says he'd clash with showrunners and people behind the scenes -- who apparently gave him a hard time over fashion choices, like his famous earring.