Starliner Capsule Successfully Returns to Earth ... But Astronauts Still Stranded 'Til 2025!

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.

Pax Jolie-Pitt Wrecked Car in May ... Only 2 Months Before Severe E-Bike Crash

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.

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

Taylor Swift Kisses For Travis ... Celebrating Big Chiefs Win

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 Trump and the Left Have 'Big Ick Energy'

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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."

Stars and Scars You Be the Judge

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 ...

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Ryan Garcia I'm Fighting In December ... Despite One-Year Ban

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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!"

TMZ TV Hot Takes Shooting Suspect's Toxic Home Life ... Selena Gomez, Dak Prescott

The Georgia school shooting suspect's horrible life at home, Selena Gomez's billionaire status and Dak Prescott's contract situation are all part of today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

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First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles examine the toxic elements of Colt Gray's life at home in Georgia.

What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!

Singer Bad Bunny is in the building and here to stump you with some minor changes made to these two photos. Read through these clues and see if you've got what it takes to find the switch-ups. You've got this!

Fully clothed 😜 .... the Puerto Rican entertainer may have looked like a tourist (camera and all), but he was just heading into a music studio in Brooklyn and rockin' some New York swag! Take a good scroll up and down at this bad boy and secure the goods!

HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Bad Bunny photos!**

KeKe Jabbar Died From Fatal Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

KeKe Jabbar's cause of death has been revealed ... TMZ has learned she died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

TMZ has obtained the autopsy report from the Alabama medical examiner ... and it shows the reality star had 64% carboxyhemoglobin in her blood.

Carboxyhemoglobin is what forms in red blood cells when carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin ... which sticks 200 times more tightly than oxygen.

Jennifer Lopez Hits Premiere For Movie Produced With Ex-Hubby ... Ben in L.A. With His Kids

Jennifer Lopez is not letting her divorce from Ben Affleck stop her from supporting a film they made together ... she just hit up the premiere, while Ben's skipping out.

J Lo arrived in style at Friday's big debut for her and Ben's movie, "Unstoppable," which is showing at the Toronto International Film Festival ... and she's showing lots of skin in a bejeweled dress.

Ben co-produced the movie alongside his BFF, Matt Damon -- it tells the true story of wrestler Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg and overcame major hurdles on his way to becoming an NCAA Division I champion at Arizona State University.

Nev Schulman Up & Running Sooner Than Expected!!! Moves Up Marathon Goal

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Nev Schulman is ready to hit the road again after breaking his neck in a near-fatal collision last month.

The "Catfish" star tells TMZ ... he's on the mend after he was hit by a truck while riding his e-bike in Long Island, NY ... revealing he's set to get an X-ray next week to see if his spine has fully healed. If so, Nev will be allowed to take off his neck brace ... which is necessary if he wants to start training for a marathon sooner rather than later.

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While Nev admits he still has a lot of nerve pain and discomfort in his hands and arms ... he's determined to complete 26.2 miles in the near future.

Kristin Cavallari on BF Mark Estes We're Not Talking Marriage, Kids ... But We Do Say 'I Love You'

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Kristin Cavallari sounds content with just having great sex with her younger boyfriend ... even though he's seemingly got an eye toward marriage and children.

The reality TV star was at LAX on Friday when photogs asked her if she and Mark Estes are having any serious discussions about starting a family together as husband and wife.

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Kristin says they're not having those conversations just yet, and she's not looking for another marriage and more kids ... at least at this point in their relationship.

'Vanderpump Rules' SUR-ves Up Drama in New Spin-off ... OG Show Still Returning!!!

Lisa Vanderpump is ready to SUR-ve up some drama with a new cast of characters ... TMZ has learned cameras have picked up at her restaurant for a new project.

Sources familiar with the project tell TMZ … production crews have been filming a possible new show at LVP's West Hollywood hot spot, SUR, the last couple of weeks.

We're told the cast for the pilot is made up of entirely new faces, all of whom are employees at SUR -- much like how "Vanderpump Rules" first started with Tom Sandoval, Stassi Schroeder, Jax Taylor, Scheana Shay, among others, in 2013.

Georgia High School Shooting Suspect's Toxic Home Life Revealed

Colt Gray, the suspected Georgia high school shooter, came from an "absolutely horrible" home life ... with Child Protective Services called to the Gray family home as many as 4 times by their former neighbor, TMZ has learned.

The neighbor, Lauren Vickers, tells TMZ she called emergency services for help after she saw 14-year-old Colt wearing the same clothes daily, and his 2 younger siblings being locked out of the house at night, screaming and crying to get in.

Lauren alleges she witnessed Colt’s parents getting into heated arguments outside the house multiple times, often in the driveway.

Blueface Lowdown On His New Life In Lock-Up!

Blueface’s 4-year prison sentence is underway now that he's been transferred from the Men’s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles to North Kern State Prison in central California.

TMZ’s obtained Blueface’s new mugshot, snapped Thursday as he entered general population at his medium custody facility ... where he'll have a lineup of potential jobs and classes ahead, all aimed at prepping him for life after prison.

Blueface's already a successful rapper, so getting back into the swing of things after lock-up shouldn't be too rough.

Christina Haack & Josh Hall Temporarily Settling Several Property Issues ... Christina Will Advance $100K

Christina Haack and Josh Hall's divorce is moving right along ... with the two temporarily resolving a few issues about their properties as their case proceeds through court -- and, it looks like Christina even agreed to pony up some money.

According to documents obtained by TMZ ... the two have agreed Christina will take full possession of their Newport Beach home and an apartment in Nashville, Tennessee ... at least while their divorce drags on.

Josh, on the other hand, will get to use their home in Franklin, TN ... available to him whenever he wants -- so long as it's not being rented out to anyone else.

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