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Drake Hogestyn, a mainstay on the long-running soap, "Days of Our Lives" has died.

Hogestyn's family announced the sad news on the "Days of Our Lives" Instagram, saying, “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Drake Hogestyn. He was thrown the curve ball of his life when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but he faced the challenge with incredible strength and determination.”

They continued ... “After putting up an unbelievable fight, he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He was the most amazing husband, father, papa and actor. He loved performing for the ‘Days’ audience and sharing the stage with the greatest cast, crew, and production team in the business. We love him and we will miss him all the Days of our Lives.”

Donald Trump has some greasy fingers he wanted to share with some football fans Saturday, and he tossed them into the crowd like a vendor hurling hot dogs.

Trump was at the Alabama/Georgia game in Tuscaloosa in a box with Kid Rock, when he started pitching chicken fingers at fans.

Some Bama fans used the event to make a political statement. On the surface, it would seem they were making fun of Trump's false claims Haitians were eating cats and dogs, as they chanted, "They're eating the Dawgs!" Maybe some were, but there were chants of "Trump, Trump, Trump!"

Diddy could remain behind bars for a year or maybe more as he awaits trial, but that's not breaking his spirit ... it's quite the opposite, at least according to his lawyer.

Diddy's attorney, Marc Agnifilo, appears in a new TMZ Studios documentary -- "The Downfall of Diddy: The Indictment" -- which has just dropped on Tubi ... and we asked him about his client's state of mind in jail.

Agnifilo says Diddy's remaining remarkably positive and isn't letting the indictment weaken his resolve. Instead, Agnifilo says Diddy is so focused on his defense, it's actually giving him a form of strength and confidence that will help him deal with being behind bars for an extended period.

Frances Bean Cobain and hubby Riley Hawk are now proud parents celebrating their first child.

Frances — the daughter of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and rocker Courtney Love — delivered the exciting news via Instagram, posting 2 photos of the couple's baby boy.

A third image showed Riley — the son of retired pro skater Tony Hawk — cradling the tot.

Blac Chyna is being dragged to court by her ex, George Clooney is hyping up his wife, and Scottie Pippen is planning a Chicago Bulls documentary ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles break down the new lawsuit against Chyna, which includes her ex claiming she beat the crap out of him while he was sleeping in their bed.

Travis Kelce's acting career has taken off this past year, but it's NOT the direct result of his relationship with Taylor Swift ... so says "Friday Night Lights" actor Sinqua Walls, who tells TMZ Sports he's gettin' gigs because he's a natural talent -- but being a 3-time NFL Super Bowl champ doesn't hurt, either!!

The 39-year-old actor -- also known for his leading role in the "White Men Can't Jump" remake -- broke it down for us this week ... shortly after he drove by a billboard for "Grotesquerie," a new horror TV series featuring Kelce.

"I think that what we've seen over the last few years of Travis is that he has a natural, innate charisma and personality," Walls said.

"Thinkin' you could live without" Halsey's fire looks over the years is just straight up wrong!

Here is a 21-year-old version of the blue-haired hottie at SXSW in Austin, Texas (left). This was the year she dropped her debut studio album, "Badlands" and it was all good from there!

And, nearly a decade later, the uber-talented musician -- who turns 30 years old today -- recently took her rockin' crimson vibes to the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards and had the world seeing red with her stunning looks.

We know she'll be ringin' in her dirty 30 ... but the question here is:

Grab your mugs and get those pinkies up, because it's National Coffee Day and these sippin' stars came ready to spill somethin' HOT! And whether or not you're a big coffee drinker, these celebs are here to help you rise and shine!

Bringin' on the brew, Kylie Jenner is up and at 'em ready to take on the day and conquer her empire, Sabrina Carpenter's "thinkin' bout me you" while drinkin' that "sweet espresso". And boys will be boys: Ryan Seacrest and Antoni Porowski sipped through their mighty cups of fortune!

New mama Hailey Bieber is probs in need of caffeine looking refreshed with some iced coffee, and Noah Beck followed suit -- lookin' back at it with a cold brew in hand!

Jussie Smollett's always cool with Lee Daniels ... saying he appreciates the director giving him his big break -- and, he'd rather keep their relationship private.

We caught up with the embattled actor in New York City Friday outside a movie theater on the same day "The Lost Holliday" -- a project JS directed -- received it's wide release ... and, we had to ask about Daniels' recent comments about him.

Jussie says he's got a lot of love for LD ... admitting he appreciates the opportunity Lee gave him -- his starring role on "Empire" -- and, he doesn't like to talk about their relationship publicly 'cause it's so special to him.

The 2024 presidential election just gets weirder and weirder ... 'cause a statue of Donald Trump is towering over Las Vegas -- depicting the former prez in his birthday suit.

The art piece depicting the former POTUS was erected -- no pun intended -- just outside Las Vegas ... towering over Interstate 15 on the way to Utah. We've had to blur the pics a bit here, but you get the basic idea -- the prez wears no clothes.

Sources with direct knowledge tell us the statue stands 43-feet-tall and bears the name "Crooked and Obscene" ... a reference, we're told, to the controversial nature of both the man and the statue itself.

Attendees at Goldie Hawn's charity gala got front-row seats to a once-in-a-lifetime performance ... watching on as comedian Martin Short and Kate Hudson performed a duet.

MindUP -- Goldie's charity focused on supporting kids' mental health and preventing suicide -- held it's 20th-anniversary gala Saturday night called "Goldie's Love In" where Short and Hudson showed off their pipes for the audience.

After a few jokes about Kate's leggy ensemble, Martin starts up the band ... jumping around like a giddy schoolboy before belting out the opening notes of Frank Sinatra's "The Lady is a Tramp."

Jacob Elordi's letting his cares melt away under the warm Italian sun ... flaunting his six-pack alongside girlfriend Olivia Jade Giannulli -- all while some back in the U.S.A. are blasting his recent casting in "Wuthering Heights."

The actor and his GF hit the Italian coast with her family ... and, clearly he enjoyed the refreshing blue water in the Mediterranean -- launching himself off the boat and into the surf repeatedly.

He's dripping wet in most of these pics ... flaunting his six-pack in just a pair of navy blue shorts while his better half seemed to mainly stick to the shore and the ship.

Shelby Daniele -- a college track star who broke records at California Polytechnic State University -- has passed away according to a statement from the university.

The university's athletic department released a statement via Instagram Friday ... saying they were profoundly sad to hear about the former athlete's passing who they say had a remarkable heart. Cal Poly did not reveal a cause of death.

Daniele -- who received both a bachelor's and a master's degree at the school -- served as Cal Poly's team captain and was a six-time All-Big West honoree and a two-time Big West champion.

Maggie Smith may be gone, but she'll live on forever in the Wizarding World ... 'cause "Harry Potter" fans have been tributing her ever since her death was announced yesterday.

The legendary actress -- who played Professor McGonagall is seven of the eight films -- inspired several "Harry Potter" related tributes with one of the largest taking place outside Hogwarts ... the replica at Universal Orlando, that is.

Check out the clip ... a group of fans congregated outside the castle -- which houses a popular ride in the theme park -- wands raised to the sky. It's an homage to the sixth 'HP' movie after Professor Dumbledore dies to ward off the darkness ... led by Maggie, of course.

David Tepper's using his sports teams to help people rebuild their lives ... committing $3 million alongside his wife Nicole, the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC to Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

The investment adviser and his better half made the donation through the David & Nicole Tepper Foundation ... saying they were partnering with the two fanchises to support relief efforts across the Carolinas.

The funds will go to both short-term and long-term goals, according to a press release ... essential since the region remains in a State of Emergency. Some of the money will go to food banks and pantries, local community foundations and other service providing agencies.

Captain Jack Sparrow's back ... not in "Pirates of the Caribbean 6" necessarily -- but, Johnny Depp's resurrected the character to cheer up some kids going through a rough time.

The actor stopped by a children's hospital in San Sebastián, Spain ... dressed as his loveable pirate Captain Jack -- complete with the eyeliner, dreads and his slightly drunken walk.

Check out the video ... JD's got a cheerful hello for the doctors working hard at the locale -- appearing to drop the character later on to have a meaningful convo with some of the medical staff on-site.