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Ben Affleck’s exit is official, despite past promises he’d stick around -- not only in his wedding vows ... but also on the epic engagement ring he gifted Jennifer Lopez.

Back in 2022, J Lo spilled on "The Zane Lowe Show" they were both so head over heels in love on their second go-around that Ben had "not.going.anywhere.” engraved on her engagement ring as a constant reminder of his commitment.

Jen said Ben even signed off his emails with the same message when they reconnected after 2 decades apart ... and the phrase meant so much to her she named one of the tracks on her recent album "This Is Me... Now" after it.

The gold medal party for LeBron James doesn't appear to be stopping anytime soon ... 'cause just days after he was seen clubbin' with Draymond Green -- he was spotted getting cozy with Savannah on a yacht.

The King has been livin' it up ever since winning gold alongside Steph Curry and Kevin Durant on Aug. 10 in Paris ... hitting all kinds of hotspots throughout Europe for a sweet victory tour.

First, he braved the rain in Munich to watch Adele. Next, he got down to a myriad of tunes with Green at a beach club in Cannes.

"Vanderpump Rules" star James Kennedy is trying to keep us in the loop about the show’s return during its production pause -- except it turns out he's not in the loop himself.

The DJ spilled the tea to TMZ outside L.A.'s Equinox Wednesday ... saying he’s crossing his fingers for a quick return to filming. But so far, he hasn’t heard a peep from the producers.

But JK’s not one to let Bravo fans freak out about the show’s fate ... keeping the faith alive with a seriously chill reassurance, which you can check out in the clip.

Good news for Alicia Silverstone … it's unlikely she'll die from munching on poisonous berries recently, experts say.

But the toxic Jerusalem cherries the “Clueless” star was seen chomping in a viral TikTok video after plucking them from a London yard ... are not to be messed with.

While there's no evidence in medical literature that anyone has ever died from ingesting these decorative cherry-tomato-looking berries … they can leave healthy adults writhing with stomach pains.

Joey Lawrence's wife has filed for divorce ... citing irreconcilable differences -- and she's asking for sole physical custody of their daughter, with some pretty major restrictions on Joey.

Samantha Lawrence -- Joey's wife of 2 years -- filed the divorce docs about 2 months after she says they separated back in June. She checked the box to block the court's ability to award either of them spousal support ... but she's certainly demanding the lion's share of access to their daughter.

In the docs, she specifically asks the court to award her 100% physical custody ... with Joey allowed to visit only at her discretion.

Lawrence Taylor's attorney tells TMZ Sports the Hall of Famer's felony case has been dropped -- roughly one month after cops accused the ex-New York Giants star of failing to follow conditions imposed on him as a registered sex offender.

Mark Eiglarsh says the decision came down from Broward County prosecutors on Wednesday ... after he tells us he successfully showed the allegations against Taylor stemmed from nothing more than the former football player's estranged wife making claims in order to "gain leverage in their bitter, three-year divorce battle."

"We are deeply grateful for the prosecutors in this case," Eiglarsh said, "ensuring that true justice was served."

Donald Trump's not backing off personal attacks ... remarking the Obamas were "taking shots" at him at the DNC -- so, why should he stick to policy?

The former POTUS took the stage in North Carolina Wednesday afternoon ... name-dropping Barack Hussein Obama -- using his presidential predecessor's full name -- and saying BO hit him with some touchy personal attacks.

ICYMI ... Former Prez Obama took a swing at the Republican presidential nominee during his DNC speech in Chicago Tuesday night -- saying Trump's been whining about his own problems since jumping in the political arena years ago -- pointing out he's more obsessed with crowd sizes than instituting real change.

The Democratic Party's looking to the future by giving influencers unprecedented access at the DNC ... so says a political influencer who's attending this week in Chicago.

Leigh McGowan -- better known by her social media handle @IAmPoliticsGirl -- joined us on "TMZ Live" Wednesday ... and, we asked her all about the Dems inviting her and other social media personalities into the political inner sanctum.

If you didn't know ... the DNC's allowing major political influencers into the convention for the first time -- featuring big names like Deja Foxx, Nabela Noor, and Carlos Eduardo Espina -- who are speaking and creating content at the event.

Big news for Ashanti and Nelly -- they’ve officially become new parents 'cause they've just welcomed their first baby together into the world.

The singer dropped the exciting news on IG ... writing "Funny how life’s plans aren’t…always on time.. lol."

She says she's been waiting so long to be a mom, and says she's proud of her body!

Cardi B is not having it ... delivering the clapback of all clapbacks when someone had the nerve to ask online if she’d been bleaching her skin.

The rapper quoted the offending X post Wednesday ... calling out the skin-bleaching accuser as dumb, and explaining her paler look is due to her unborn baby sucking the life out of her -- leaving her pale, anemic, with sunken eyes and popping veins.

Cardi threw in that sunbathing was also a no-go ... 'cause she gets hot and dizzy in no time, making it a real health hazard ... so for the time being, she has to embrace her natural, paler complexion.

Alex Rodriguez's recent social media activity has many believing it's a subliminal message to his ex, Jennifer Lopez ... with the former MLB slugger sharing a cryptic quote shortly after she filed for divorce from Ben Affleck.

The message on A-Rod's Instagram story was posted on Tuesday afternoon -- around the time TMZ broke the news that Lopez officially called it quits on her marriage.

"You either go one way or the other, you might as well be the one deciding the direction," the post read.

The Democratic National Convention has been absolutely star-studded, and at least 2 more A-listers will take the stage on Wednesday night ... Stevie Wonder and Kenan Thompson.

DNC officials tell TMZ ... Stevie Wonder will be performing one of his hit songs, sure to energize an already rambunctious crowd in Chicago.

This won't be Stevie's first rodeo at a DNC ... he performed at the 2008 convention in Denver, playing hits like "Signed, Sealed Delivered (I'm Yours)." It's unclear what song he'll play tonight.

We're also told Stevie will take the podium and deliver a speech.

Fat Joe's got every door in New York unlocked ... 'cause he's officially got a Key to the City -- and, Mayor Eric Adams gave it to him on his old stomping grounds.

The rapper's all the way up, receiving the ceremonial key Tuesday evening before his concert at the Bronx's Orchard Beach ... Mayor Adams handing over the key at the star-studded event.

Adams highlighted Fat Joe's skills as a rapper, as well as the philanthropic work Joe does, before presenting him with the key onstage.

Al Attles -- a longtime member of the Golden State Warriors organization -- has passed away, the team announced Wednesday. He was 87 years old.

According to the organization, he died surrounded by his family in his East Bay home.

Nicknamed "The Destroyer," Attles spent his entire professional career with the same team -- being drafted to the Philadelphia Warriors in 1960. On March 2, 1962, he shared the court with Wilt Chamberlain when the center dropped 100 points -- contributing 17 of his own.

Ne-Yo’s got two partners in tow and is clearly thriving in his polyamorous groove -- even dishing to us about having space for more in his love squad!

In fact, the R&B star told TMZ in Beverly Hills Tuesday there’s no limit to his GF count ... letting us in on how he vibes with possible partners.

We also chatted with Ne-Yo about Omarion’s recent claim he’s been celibate for 3 years ... asking if he'd ever take a similar vow.

Aaron Rodgers is opening up on his decision more than a decade ago to set the record straight on his sexuality ... saying he was frustrated the rumor was "meant to shame the idea of being gay."

The New York Jets quarterback famously proclaimed he "really, really" liked women amid speculation surrounding his dating life when he was a member of the Green Bay Packers back in 2013 ... and in Ian O'Connor's new biography, "Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers," he explained why he addressed the claims.

"I think I was upset at the framing [of the rumor] because it was meant to shame the idea of being gay, and I have so many friends that are gay in the community," the four-time MVP said.