Kathy Bates 'Matlock' Is My Last Rodeo ... Already Wanted to Retire

Kathy Bates is ending her acting career ... saying she's got one more TV show left in the tank -- though she nearly didn't make it at all.

The actress opened up about the end of her career during an interview with the New York Times ... admitting her new role on "Matlock" -- where she plays an older, gender-flipped version of the same character from the '80s drama -- is her last part.

The way Bates tells it ... she was considering moving on from acting -- telling her agent she was offically done after a poor experience on a movie set. She wouldn't say which one.

Tyreek Hill Dodges Detainment Question ... Grateful For Teammates' Support

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3:12 PM PT -- Hill's teammate, Calais Campbell, told a reporter after the game that cops also slapped handcuffs on him during the incident ... adding he understands why, but it still made him feel a certain type of way.

Tyreek Hill's not ready to talk about his detainment yet ... telling a reporter after the Dolphins dramatic win Sunday he won't get into specifics -- but, he's grateful for all the support.

The wide receiver spoke to a CBS sideline reporter after the Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders made a 52-yard kick to beat Jacksonville 20-17 ... and when asked exactly what went down this morning, he immediately waved off the question.

Watch the clip ... TH says he's going to let the facts of the situation come out before he speaks on it publicly -- adding he plans to learn from the situation.

Tom Brady Visited By Ghosts of Tom's Past ... Super Dramatic Hype Video Before Broadcasting Debut

Tom Brady's hyping himself up before his first broadcasting debut ... quite literally, 'cause a promo for his first appearance shows him talking to past versions of himself.

Fox released the clip before Brady took to the booth to commentate on the Cleveland Browns vs Dallas Cowboys Sunday ... starting off with the current Brady hearing critics telling him he can't be a commentator.

Before he gets too down on himself ... past versions of himself -- one from his Patriots days, one from his tenure with the Bucs and a college version of himself from the University of Michigan -- give him a pep talk.

Tyreek Hill Jacksonville Defense Can't Detain Me ... Hands Behind Back During TD Celebration!!!

Tyreek Hill's letting his detainment fuel his competitive fire ... putting his hands behind his back after scoring his 80-yard touchdown during Sunday's game.

The wide receiver -- who was detained by police just hours before his Week 1 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars -- just scored a huge TD ... and, fans filmed his reaction in the endzone.

After scoring, Tyreek turned toward the crowd and put his hands behind his back ... micmicking the position cops put him in this morning.

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Doubles Partners at US Open ... Date at Men's Final!!!

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have a packed social calendar this weekend ... and, they're keeping the good times rolling, hitting the US Open for the men's final.

The happy couple arrived in Queens for the match just minutes ago ... rolling into the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center hand-in-hand.

Check out the clip ... T-Swift's in a pretty standard pink dress, showing quite a bit of leg in the miniskirt. Travis is decked out in his country club best -- all white ensemble with red and green trim and a matching bucket hat.

Tyreek Hill Thrown In Cuffs Before Fins Game ... Detained Outside Stadium

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1:24 PM PT -- Director Stephanie V. Daniels of the Miami-Dade Police Department just announced one of the officers in the Tyreek Hill detainment has been given "administrative duties" while Internal Affairs investigates.

10:14 AM PT -- Director Daniels tells TMZ ... she's reviewing details surrounding the incident and body cam footage from the scene. Further updates will be provided when they become available.

Tyreek Hill -- the best player on the Dolphins -- was put on the ground and placed in handcuffs just hours before Miami's kickoff Sunday ... although it appears he'll still play in the game.

Video circulating on social media shows several law enforcement officers confronting the 30-year-old just feet away from Hard Rock Stadium -- where the Fins will take on the Jaguars at 10 AM PT.

Check out the vid ... Hill was put face first on the ground -- all while authorities seemed to yell at him.

Mariah Carey Preparing For World Tour in Vid ... Mentions Rough Few Weeks

Mariah Carey's back rehearsing ... belting out a few notes in a new Instagram post -- and referencing her recent difficult weeks.

The singer-songwriter shared the clip to IG early Sunday morning ... marking her first post since announcing her mother and sister passed away on the same day.

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In it, MC sings "It's Like That" in the clip ... singing out the notes while a pianist accompanies her. She flashes a bright white smile at the camera during her mini performance.

Angel Reese Wrist Injury Ends Season Early ... Sad Ending, Looks to Next Year

Angel Reese's rookie season is officially done ... 'cause a wrist injury suffered in her last game put her out of commission.

The Chicago Sky center took to social media Saturday to announce the news ... joking she couldn't imagine her last shot of the season would be a three-pointer -- before saying she's filled with emotion at the premature end to her year.

That said, AR says she's super grateful for whatever comes next ... adding this might be God's timing -- but, at least she can give herself a physical and mental break.

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Pop-Up At Manhattan Wedding ... Could They Be Next!?!

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were guests at a fancy NYC wedding Saturday night ... but the question everyone is wondering: when will they tie the knot?

The couple rolled up in a white SUV to Electric Lady Studios in Manhattan for the wedding of model Karen Elson to the music studio's owner Lee Foster.

Check out the photos/videos ... Travis and Taylor were dressed to the nines as they exited the vehicle to the flashing cameras of the paparazzi. Ever the gentleman, Travis guided his pop star girlfriend onto the sidewalk and into the studio.

Georgia Shooting Suspect Mom Frantically Called School After Son's Ominous Text

The mother of alleged Georgia school shooter Colt Gray made a frantic phone call just before he opened fire, telling school officials she got a call from her son and she feared the worst.

Marcee Gray got a text from her son, which read, "I'm sorry, mom," according to Colt's grandfather, Charles Polhamus, who spoke with the New York Post.

Marcee was with Charles when she got the text, and she frantically called Apalachee High School and told a counselor this was an "extreme emergency."

Kendrick Lamar I'm Performing At Super Bowl LIX!!! ... Lands Halftime Show

Kendrick Lamar will perform the halftime show at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, the NFL and hip hop superstar announced Sunday morning ... one of the highest profile gigs in the world!

The pick makes a ton of sense. Kendrick, a 17x Grammy winner, had arguably the song of the summer in "Not Like Us," and with Drake, was part of the biggest rap beef in at least a decade.

"What’s the deal everybody, my name is Kendrick Lamar and I’ll be performing at Super Bowl 59," K. Dot said in the announcement video, as he stood on a football field, in front of a giant American flag, and fired balls from a Jugs machine.

'Beetlejuice' Good Genes Or Good Docs?!

"It's Showtime" ... Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz' looks over the years are scary hot!

Here is a 36-year-old version of a freaky and frazzled Michael Keaton playing the ghost with the most Beetlejuice ... and a 15-year-old version of actress Winona Ryder goin' full goth as wedding-ready Lydia Deetz back in 1988 (left).

And 36 years later, these two characters are being reprised for the Tim Burton follow-up film "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" with Keaton back with the recently deceased ... and Ryder's still "strange and unusual" rockin' her iconic spiky bangs (right).

An exorcism is bound to happen in the new film, so the question here is:

'Beetlejuice' ...

Nate Burleson All For Taylor Swift Making Plays ... 'As She Should!!!'

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If Taylor Swift wants to draw up some plays for the Chiefs, so be it ... so says ex-NFL star Nate Burleson, who tells TMZ Sports the pop superstar being hands-on in Travis Kelce's career will only bring good results.

The All-Pro tight end recently confirmed his lady has fully immersed herself in football since they started dating ... and it's gotten to the point where she's been working on her Xs and Os and designing some Kelce-focused routes.

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Burleson -- who now stars in front of the camera for CBS -- has no issue with the "Karma" crooner getting involved in her man's day job ... especially considering the Chiefs have continued their dominance amid her presence on gamedays.

Celebrity Scramble Guess Who!

Hidden behind these squiggly eyes and altered face is a musician and entertainer from Pittsburgh ... It's pretty much 420 every day for this star, so you're gonna have to work hard, play hard to score who's behind the pic!

This rapper's never shied away from posting his spandex workouts on Instagram ... or even a smokin' selfie! Commonly recognized for his ink, his first tat came on his 17th birthday and marks his stage name.

He may not have turned a year old today, but this swaggy dude will forever be "young, wild and free!"

Can you guess who he is?

Jax Taylor Leaving Rehab Terrified Me ... Structure Was Everything

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Jax Taylor says he didn't want to go to rehab ... but, once he was in, he never wanted to leave -- because it gave his life crucial structure.

The reality television star posted a clip from Friday's episode of the "When Reality Hits with Brittany and Jax" podcast ... admitting he was super scared to get, clean originally hating the whole experience.

After a few days though, JT says his mindset changed -- and, by the end he worried about going back to the world outside rehab ... bawling his eyes out when it was finally time.

Mr. Greedy Penguin Dad to 200+ Kids Dead at 33

Mr. Greedy -- an African penguin at the Maryland Zoo -- has died at 33 ... after fathering more than 200 descendants during his lifetime.

The busy penguin passed away in late August ... when zoo officials made the difficult decision to put him down for age-related health reasons, the Maryland Zoo bird curator Jen Kottyan told the Baltimore Banner.

Mr. Greedy was moved to the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore in 1992 and matched with his mate -- affectionately called Mrs. Greedy -- after about two years there, according to the Banner.