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Nicole Kidman's dealing with a tragedy in the family ... leaving the Venice Film Festival abruptly after her mother's death.

Halina Reijn -- director of Nicole's new movie "Babygirl" -- accepted the festival's best actress award on NK's behalf ... reading a prepared statement from the star.

Nicole's statement starts by revealing the tragic news about her mom, Janelle -- causing members of the audience to gasp -- and saying she needs to head home to be with her family.

Linkin Park's new lead singer is responding to fan backlash about her connection to actor Danny Masterson ... apologizing for her association and saying she misjudged the guy.

Here's the deal ... LP announced Emily Armstrong -- cofounder of the group Dead Sara -- as their new lead singer, about seven years after beloved vocalist Chester Bennington's death.

Within hours of the announcement, fans started pointing out Emily attended a 2020 preliminary hearing in support of Masterson -- who last year was convicted on two counts of forcible rape -- especially upsetting to them since Chester talked openly about surviving sexual abuse.

4:50 PM PT -- A source connected to Naomi Campbell tells us there's no feud, as far as the supermodel is concerned, at least -- and you do see Naomi smiling in Rihanna's direction as the singer made her entrance.

Also, it does appear Naomi reached out to assist when Rihanna's gown got snagged as she made her way to her seat.

Rihanna's adding fuel to rumors of her longstanding feud with Naomi Campbell ... with fans saying she clearly dissed her during New York Fashion Week.

Video's circulating online of Rihanna walking into an event during one of the biggest weeks for celebs into fashion ... showing her striding in and giving a man she recognizes a big hug.

Sitting right beside him ... Naomi -- who Rihanna walks past without a second look. No hug, not even a word as far as we can tell.

Chrisean Rock says she's a free woman ... writing a message to her son, Chrisean Jr., all about how grateful she is to be back with him after her arrest in a drug case.

The rapper shared the tribute Friday ... saying she's feeling blessed to be with her son just days after his birthday -- though she admits she regrets missing the first birthday of his life.

She says milestones are big markers of achievement when it comes to kids ... but, people should also focus on the love and care they provide for their kids every day.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce brought their love affair back to NYC Friday night, touching down for some Italian food in Brooklyn and causing quite a stir among the locals.

The pop superstar and her Kansas City Chiefs boyfriend sank their teeth into yummy pizza and/or doughy calzones – the only two food items on the menu -- at Lucali restaurant in the borough's leafy Carroll Gardens.

Check out the photos/videos ... the place was packed with people inside and out trying to catch a glimpse of the famous couple.

Dan Bilzerian is ready to offload his luxurious adult playground ... TMZ has learned the professional poker player has listed his Las Vegas residence for a hefty price tag.

The poker pro and businessman put his 7 bedroom, 12.5 bathroom estate on the market ... and is hoping to collect $25 million from a potential buyer. The whopping price point is justified when you hear about the property ... as the home boasts over 38,000 square feet of living space and sits on top of a 5-acre lot. Not to mention, there's a massive 16-car garage.

The amenities are equally impressive, with the listing describing the home as a "one-of-a-kind" estate.

The father of the alleged Georgia school shooter reportedly took only his most precious possessions when the family was evicted -- his guns ... abandoning the dogs and family photos.

Colin Gray, dad of 14-year-old suspect Colt Gray, allegedly forced his way back into their rented home by kicking in the door for only his firearms ... their ex-landlord claimed to The Independent.

Among possessions left following the eviction were their two German Shepherds, a golf bag, an archery set, assorted tools, and wedding photos, per the outlet.

Matt LeBlanc has been MIA, at least in public, for months ... but he was seen out and about Friday in L.A.

The 57-year-old Friends star looked chill in a t-shirt and jeans as he hit up a car showroom in the San Fernando Valley.

Matt hasn't been seen publicly since December ... 2 months after the death of Matthew Perry.

The good times and tan lines continue in Hollywood with the hottest stars showing some serious cheek, and what better excuse to be a bum on a log than to browse through these bodacious babes flaunting their summer bums. All you gotta do is sit back, scroll and vote!

Kicking off the booty battle ... Em Rata is taking on Sydney Sweeney! It's a tough call as both gals are known for their curves, however only one of these ladies is takin' home the W!

No question Kendall Jenner and Alix Earle are always workin' their lil' hineys off -- so a summer vacay is necessary -- but which sexy celeb are you lookin' back at the hardest?!

Donald Trump took a beat from bashing his opponent Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election to turn his ire elsewhere ... blasting the NFL over a newly instituted rule change.

Here's the deal ... this season, kick-offs have dramatically changed to allow for fair catches and to designate when players on defense can go after the ball carrier ... the point being to reduce the possibility of severe injury on the high-risk play.

It seems DT is among those who think the change sucks ... bitching about it on Truth Social as the 2024 season gets underway this weekend.

The troubled Boeing Starliner capsule successfully cruised back down to Earth from the International Space Station Friday evening — but no one was onboard.

As we previously reported ... Butch Wilmore and fellow astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams have been stranded on the International Space Station since June 6, due to Starliner's thruster troubles and helium leaks ... after what was supposed to be a week-long stay. They are now stuck on the station for as many as six more months!

The capsule undocked yesterday at 6:04 PT ET ... then spent six hours flying back to Earth, where it successfully touched down at New Mexico’s White Sands Space Harbor at 12:01 AM ET, per NASA.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son, Pax Jolie-Pitt was involved in a car accident about two months before he was badly injured in an e-bike crash, TMZ has learned.

The 20-year-old wrecked his Tesla before midnight on May 19 when he crashed into a parked box truck outside RED Studios Hollywood, according to the company's incident report.

Thankfully, Pax was not hurt in that collision ... but pictures and video from the scene show the Tesla was likely totaled.

Travis Kelce didn't get the game ball after the Kansas City Chiefs won their season opener, he got something better ... a kiss from Taylor Swift.

In new photos from the postgame celebration Thursday night in K.C., Taylor is smooching Travis on the cheek.

Taylor and Travis are cheesing for the camera next to another Chiefs couple ... wide receiver Mecole Hardman and his fiancée, Chariah Gordon.

Bill Maher spared no one Friday night, labeling Donald Trump as icky, but then spraying the left with the same label.

The 'Real Time' host zeroed in on the reaction to RFK Jr. throwing his support behind Trump, but it wasn't the reaction to Bobby that rankled Bill ... it was the reaction to his wife, Cheryl Hines.

Cheryl took a barrage of incoming from folks on social media ... notably, "West Wing" star Bradley Whitford, who tweeted this ... "Hey cherylhines, way to stay silent while your lunatic husband throws his support behind an adjudicated rapist who brags about stripping women of their fundamental rights. Great example for the kids. Profile in courage."

Well, some romances were heating up this week, and could it be -- a rift between Taylor and Brittany Mahomes over Trump? So we gotta ask ...

Ryan Garcia isn't letting his boxing suspension stop him from getting in the ring ... the star boxer tells TMZ Sports he's fighting in December!

The 24-1 boxer broke the news to us earlier this week ... months after the New York State Athletic Commission suspended him after testing positive for a banned substance in April, saying he'll soon be fighting again.

"You're gonna see me fight in December," Garcia told us. "It's gonna be a big fight. Stay tuned!"