Whoopi Goldberg I Was Addicted to Cocaine Early On ... Had Light Bulb Moment

Whoopi Goldberg says she was addicted to cocaine early on in her career -- and it got so bad, apparently, that she started to hallucinate ... eventually forcing an a-ha moment.

The actress/TV host gets very candid in her new memoir, 'Bits and Pieces,' about how she was doing drugs from an early age -- only to get clean in the '70s ... and then dive back into it again in the '80s as she was starting to hit the Hollywood scene.

Whoopi says coke was her biggest vice ... as she explains it was quite literally everywhere, and being dispersed with such ease at parties and get-togethers between NY and L.A.

Stormy Daniels Testifies in Trump Trial ... Told Me He & Melania Sleep in Different Rooms

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12:21 PM PT -- Former federal prosecutor Michael Zeldin came on "TMZ Live" Tuesday to discuss why Stormy Daniels was being allowed to get into all these alleged details about her time with Donald Trump if it isn't exactly relevant to the crime that's been alleged ... and he had an answer for us.

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Take a look ... Zeldin says prosecutors for this case want the jury to believe Stormy is credible -- and the only way to do that is to lay bare everything she says she knows. In other words, it's all about believability ... and her spilling the alleged tea will help in doing that.

Stormy Daniels is testifying in Donald Trump's hush money trial -- and she says he told her he and his wife, Melania Trump, don't really sleep together ... and this was back in 2006.

Prince Harry Won't See Charles While in London ... King Says He's Too Busy!!!

Prince Harry is in London to celebrate a milestone for his Invictus Games foundation -- and while you'd think he might link up with family while across the pond ... you'd be wrong.

The Duke of Sussex is in his native England this week to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of his signature charity org, which is going to cap off with a church service at St. Paul's Cathedral in London ... but word is, he ain't gonna get any face time with King Charles.

A rep for PH says ... "It unfortunately will not be possible due to His Majesty's full program."

Drake Shooting at Toronto Home ... Security Guard Injured

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8:42 AM PT -- Cops just did a press conference addressing the shooting at Drake's house -- and they didn't have too much more to say than what's already been revealed.

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They confirmed it was a security guard who got hit standing at the front gate ... and they say he's in serious condition. There's no description of the suspects or vehicle just yet -- and there's no known motive either. Unclear if Drake was home, but they say he's cooperating.

The cops were asked about the Kendrick Lamar beef, but they wouldn't speak on it either way. The police say their incident was caught on video -- and they're canvassing for more now.

Britney Spears Banged Up Foot, No Problem!!! Out for Drive with Injury

Britney Spears' swollen right foot -- the one she says might need surgery -- can still put the pedal to the metal ... she's back behind the wheel, despite the severe injury.

Brit was tooling around Thousand Oaks, CA Monday in her white Mercedes-Benz less than a week after her drama at the Chateau Marmont ... where paramedics showed up, and she sustained the injury to her foot.

TMZ broke the story ... the pop star and her BF Paul Soliz were at the famed Sunset Strip hotel last week when they got into an argument in their hotel room, which spilled into the hallway.

2024 Met Gala Celebs Bust a Move at After-Parties ... Doja, Leo, Camila & More!!!

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The stars were out and ready to boogie after this year's Met Gala -- and a ton of them ended up at the same after-parties ... including this one, where they looked real loose!

Check out this video obtained by TMZ ... it shows a slew of celebs at Casa Cruz in NYC, one of the hot spots people flocked to after hitting up the museum earlier in the day and posing for cameras.

While they were more than polished at the Met ... here, the whole lot was kinda letting it all hang out -- even in their fancy getups, they were busting a move and getting down!

Report: Gisele Bündchen Pissed Over Divorce Jokes At Tom Brady Roast

While the divorce jokes at the Tom Brady roast had audiences in stitches, one person reportedly didn't find them funny at all ... TB12's ex, Gisele Bündchen.

According to People, the supermodel was "deeply disappointed" by all the flippant references to her split with the NFL legend that were made during Netflix's "The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady" on Sunday night.

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Everyone from Kevin Hart to Nikki Glaser to Drew Bledsoe poked fun at the infamous breakup ... with most of the comedians in attendance mercilessly clowning Brady for being replaced by jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente.

WNBA's Angel Reese Stuns At Met Gala ... On Her 22nd Birthday

Angel Reese traded in her kicks for heels on her 22nd birthday ... the WNBA star celebrated at the 2024 Met Gala -- and she looked amazing!!!

The Chicago Sky forward pulled up to the iconic fashion event at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Monday for her first time ... where she wore the hell out of a 16Arlington by Marco Capaldo's seafoam green mini dress with feathers.

Fans went crazy over the stunning 6-foot-3 hooper  ... and Reese was lovin' the experience!

2024 MET Gala Kim K Shows Off Shrinking Waist

Kim Kardashian knows how to make an entrance ... but her appearance at Monday's Met Gala was a shocker ... not over something she said, but because of her teensy-weensy waist!

KK strolled into the fashion world's biggest night at the Metropolitan Museum in NYC -- and had all heads turning as she flaunted her shimmering strapless Maison Margiela gown with her midsection wrapped in a corset.

What stunned everyone was how the corset accentuated her itty-bitty waist, which most people are not used to seeing. KK is well known for her full, voluptuous frame.

Pamela Anderson First Met Gala!!! Back to Wearing Makeup

This qualifies as a shocker ... Pamela Anderson hit the Met Gala for the very first time ever, and she did it with a little twist – wearing makeup again!

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Since last year, the former "Baywatch" star has been going makeup-free – but at Monday night's huge gala at the Metropolitan Museum in NYC – Pam was all dolled up, wearing eyeshadow, mascara, blush and lipstick.

Not to mention, her dress was equally stunning. She rocked a beige Oscar de la Renta gown with a long train while sporting nearly 200 carats of diamonds around her neck. Pam topped it all off with her '90s style feathered 'do.

Drake Trolled On GoFundMe Over Kendrick ... Co. Wipes 'Funeral' Pages

Drake sent the latest shot in his Kendrick Lamar beef, but fans -- actually trolls -- might have the last say by flocking to GoFundMe to mock him, and potentially profit off his rap demise ... which the company's shutting down.

Here's the deal ... as the dust possibly settles on the rap front -- most pundits say Kendrick's won -- people online are still having a field day over all the back and forth between these two hip-hop titans, and some are even running to GFM to raise a buck ... or that was the plan.

Indeed, a ton of people created fake GoFundMe campaigns over the past 24 hours or so ... and a lot of them are at Drake's expense, soliciting funds to celebrate his metaphorical burial ... if you buy he's lost the 2024 rap war.

Tom Selleck I Might Lose My CA Ranch ... W/ 'Blue Bloods' Ending

Tom Selleck is apparently still very much a working actor -- to the point that he says he's worried about losing one of his properties now that his famous show is going off the air.

He made the startling revelation on CBS Sunday Morning this weekend -- where he was being interviewed about the fact 'Blue Bloods' had finally been canceled after 14 seasons ... where he served as the lead star for all them, playing the head honcho of the NYPD.

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Now that his most consistent gig is getting the axe, Tom says he's not so sure he can afford his 63-acre ranch in Cali ... and while that might sound like a joke, homeboy ain't playing.

Kris Jenner Looking Like a Bride at Met Gala ... Kim K Looking a Bit Blue?!?

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Kris Jenner looked ready to walk down the aisle as she was heading to the Met Gala -- rocking a getup that basically screamed wifey-to-be ... with Corey Gamble close behind.

Check out this video we got of the iconic momager leaving her hotel in NYC and heading on over to the Met -- where a parade of celebs have already made their entrance ... and which Kris and Corey were happy to arrive a tad bit late for. Always save the best for last!

It was certainly worth the wait ... 'cause Kris looked absolutely stunning in her white gown. And yes, like we said, it's giving "Here Comes the Bride" getting into her ride ... a sprinter.

Will Smith Alleged Trespasser Arrested ... After Lurking Around Home

Tense times for Will Smith's security team, thanks to an unscheduled and unwanted guest guards had to take down at Will's home until cops could arrive ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us ... L.A. County Sheriff's Department deputies responded twice last Wednesday to the actor's L.A.-area home -- with the first call reporting a suspicious man lurking near Will's gate, and asking for someone who doesn't live there.

We're told security demanded the man leave the property, and he disappeared before deputies arrived -- but, he returned just a short time later, somehow gaining access to the grounds.

O.J. Simpson Signed Recital Program From Day Of Double Murders ... Hits Auction Block

O.J. Simpson infamously attended his daughter's dance recital the day of the gruesome double murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman in 1994 ... and now a program from the event, signed by the Hall of Famer, is on the auction block.

O.J. and Nicole's daughter, Sydney, performed at the "Dance For Kids" recital on June 12, 1994 at a junior high school in L.A. ... and both parents were in the building.

The show started at 5 PM... and Sydney performed a number titled "Footloose."

TMZ TV Hot Takes Tom Brady Takes a Helluva Roasting ... Kelce at Kentucky Derby, Jim Jones

We're starting the week off strong here at TMZ -- and that goes doubly for our TV topics!!!

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Let's kick things off with 'TMZ Live,' where Charles and Babcock talked about the roast seen-round-the-world -- and it came courtesy of none other than Tom Brady himself, the GOAT.

Safe to say ... he took some slings and arrows, but a lot of other folks caught strays as well.