Alison Eastwood 'High Kill' Shelters A Huge Problem ... Save Our Furry Friends!!!

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Alison Eastwood has been championing animal welfare and rescue for over a decade -- and she's stepping up her game as California shelters are euthanizing cats and dogs at an alarming rate.

We chatted with Alison on "TMZ Live" Friday, and she said her Eastwood Ranch Foundation is hard at work providing a solution as shelters are putting down roughly 110,000 pets annually -- shocking figures, especially with Gov. Gavin Newsom's $50M pledge in 2020 to make California a "no-kill state."

Alison’s clearly heartbroken over the whole situation, and breaks down why this animal crisis is happening -- check out the clip to hear her full take on the devastation.

Brie Garcia Nikki's Trauma Is Not Mine to 'Fix'!!! But Has Lost Sleep Over the Drama

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Brie Garcia (Bella) is feeling helpless amid her sister Nikki Garcia (Bella)'s messy split from husband Artem Chigvintsev ... revealing how the drama has impacted her own mental health.

The former WWE star appeared to address Nikki and Artem's heated fallout -- which has seen both sides accuse the other of domestic violence -- sharing how the legal battle has left her eager to do something.

Brie hinted at the legal saga on the sisters' joint podcast "The Nikki & Brie Show" Friday ... where she touched on "trauma" and the urge to want to "fix" things for a struggling loved one. Yet, she acknowledged some situations you can't do anything.

Bigfoot Expert Yuck It Up, Cynics ... Something's Out There! And Pranks Encourage People to Ask Questions

Bigfoot is buzzing again after a TikTok went viral this week, with non-believers pointing and laughing ... but one Ph.D. expert on the subject tells TMZ the joke is on them.

Here's the deal ... on Thursday, an apparent Bigfoot made its TikTok debut ... recorded just chilling against a tree in a wooded area of Lawton, about 3 hours from Oklahoma City. It was quickly dismissed as an obvious fake -- but it also piqued some legit new interest!

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Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum, a professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State University, tells TMZ Bigfoot finding such a popular foothold in pop culture is a double-edged sword … 'cause it does poke fun at those who truly are investigating its existence … but the silliness also encourages more people to ask questions.

Kourtney & Travis Halloween on the Horizon ... & Even Their Decor Is Boning!!!

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's Halloween decor appears to be as horny as they are ... the couple has put up a NSFW blow-up display in their front yard.

The reality TV star got into the Halloween spirit Friday, posting a number of seasonal photos in honor of her favorite month. However, it was her and Travis' festive display that sent fans into a tizzy ... with the PDA-loving couple putting up skeleton inflatables, which appear to be boning.

Fans are torn over the X-rated display ... with some getting a hoot out of the setup, while others declaring Kourtney needs "help" for her inappropriate decorating decisions.

Lil Durk Can Takeover H'wood If He Wants Says 'Power II's' LaToya Tonodeo!!!

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Lil Durk and the cast of "Power Book II: Ghost" bang out the series finale in epic fashion -- and take it from LaToya Tonodeo, the Chicago rapper's acting skills are the real deal!!!

TMZ Hip Hop linked with LaToya, who also has a big role in the grand closing as her long-standing character Diana Tejada in 50 Cent's hit show ... and she says Durk has the acting chops to go far in this biz, after seeing him pull off drills on-screen for her loved ones!!!

Durk posted up with "Power II" costars Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo on-set ahead of his scenes and they echoed the same sentiment.

Aries Spears Diddy Jokes Fair Game ... But He's Innocent 'Til Proven Guilty!!!

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Aries Spears makes a living speaking his mind even when the public doesn't agree -- but he's not hopping on the Diddy joke train before all the facts have been displayed!!!

We caught up with the comedian at LAX Thursday en route to his upcoming Apollo gig, and he's siding with Dr. Umar Johnson's recent viral comments ... Diddy's an innocent man until the courts rule that he's guilty!!!

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Johnson has set ablaze several fiery rants in favor of Diddy, questioning the lack of evidence while claiming America is running a successful Black man through the wringer to distract from the presidential election.

Menendez Bros. Murder House Neighbors Pissed About Looky-Loos Thanks a Lot, Netflix!!!

Interest in the 35-year-old Menendez brothers murder case has skyrocketed thanks to the wildly popular Netflix series ... and neighbors on the affluent block of the infamous family home are livid about it!

Beverly Hills authorities tell TMZ ... police have received a slew of calls from irate neighbors who are tired of the influx of foot and car traffic on their block ... and they want cops to intervene.

Calls to police have been coming in for more than a week ... and it all started after "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" dropped on the streamer, we hear -- so it's pretty clear what's happening.

Billy Baldwin Halyna Hutchins' Family Wants 'Rust' Premiere!!! Defends Brother Alec's Controversial Film Premiere

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Billy Baldwin is voicing his support for brother Alec Baldwin's upcoming "Rust" premiere ... saying the event isn't as controversial as one might think.

We caught up with the actor outside the "Americans With No Address" premiere in Los Angeles Thursday evening, where BB took a couple minutes to defend "Rust" moving forward with a red carpet debut -- despite the on-set tragedy and subsequent manslaughter trials.

As Billy put it ... Alec and the rest of the "Rust" creative team are honoring the wishes of the family of late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins ... who was fatally shot on the set of the Western flick in 2021.

Will Smith Pumps Up Crowd At Grammy Museum!!!

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Will Smith blended the old with the new, treating a crowd to a mashup of the beloved 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' theme with some new material Thursday.

The party kicked off at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, where Will pumped up a small but hyped audience with the iconic tune and the classic "Summertime" before dropping his new jam, "You Can Make It."

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As you can see, Will was totally in his element, dancing up a storm with a lucky fan onstage and having a blast.

Diddy Hangs Out With Justin Bieber On Kimmel ... Biebs Knows To Keep Mum About My House Parties

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Diddy and Justin Bieber are seen together in a resurfaced 2011 video ... and their little hangout sesh on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" will totally shock you.

Check out the clip from February 2011 ... Diddy was sporting dark shades and sitting side by side with the much younger Biebs, with host Jimmy Kimmel parked behind his desk, chatting with the famous duo.

The convo started off with Jimmy asking Diddy and Justin what their relationship was about and if they were collaborating on music.

McDonald's Big Mac Gets Clucky Makeover!!!🐔 Chicky Chow-down

McDonald's U.S. is taking a juicy bite out of its UK counterpart's menu by launching the Chicken Big Mac ... which has been a smash hit across the pond.

Get ready to chow down because the double-decker chicken burger is rolling out at select locations nationwide starting October 10, but only for a limited time.

In case you want to chick it out -- the Big Mac’s classic beef patties are swapped out for two tempura-battered chicken patties. It's got all the other beloved ingredients: the signature sauce, shredded lettuce, pickles, and a slice of American cheese -- all nestled in a sesame seed bun.

Ben Affleck Gets His Glow-Up ... Dyed Beard Amid J Lo Divorce

Ben Affleck is debuting his divorce glow-up ... swapping out his signature salt-and-pepper beard for a freshly dyed look.

The Oscar winner hit the streets of Santa Monica, California, where he was seen sporting a significantly darker shade of facial hair ... a clear dye job.

Ben appears to be feeling himself, as he beamed while stepping out in a pale blue button-down shirt and black, business-style slacks.

Rich Homie Quan Bittersweet Birthday 🕊️ Posthumous Album On Day He Would Have Turned 35

Rich Homie Quan's first posthumous album, "Forever Going In," was released Friday -- a month after his death ... the day the star rapper would have turned 35.

The album looks to capitalize on RHQ's growing streaming numbers while also memorializing his life -- it clocks in at 35 songs!!!

2 Chainz, Lil Tjay, Sukihana, Skilla Baby and more help round out the guest list -- RHQ's family dedicated the project to all the supporters.

Uber Driver Viciously Punches Elderly Man ... Over Lack Of Legroom!!!

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No 5-star rating for this Uber driver! He delivered a heavyweight punch to an elderly passenger -- reportedly for one simple reason: not enough legroom.

Caught on surveillance camera in Dallas Wednesday ... the Uber driver picks up a couple, but doesn't hit the road right away. A few minutes later, he pops out of the car at the same time as his passenger, 68-year-old Suleman Gauba, and viciously jabs him in the back of the head -- so hard, it sends Gauba crashing to the ground.

The Uber driver looms over Gauba as his wife rushes out of the car to witness the shocking scene.

Artem Chigvintsev Nikki Garcia (Bella) Is The Real Aggressor ... She Lied About Everything!!!

Artem Chigvintsev is firing back at Nikki Garcia (Bella) in their ugly divorce, claiming she completely made up domestic violence allegations that landed him behind bars -- allegations she detailed in a restraining order she obtained Monday.

In new legal documents, obtained by TMZ, Artem painted the retired WWE star as the aggressor with anger issues that led to his arrest in late August, ultimately destroying their 2-year marriage.

Artem also filed photos with the court, showing injuries to his hand, elbow and the back of his head ... claiming Nikki was responsible for it all.

Garth Brooks Hand In Hand With Wife Trisha ... Days Before Rape Lawsuit

Garth Brooks was all about the love just days before being slapped with a sexual assault lawsuit ... posting a sweet pic with his wife, Trisha Yearwood.

In the IG post shared Monday, Garth and his wife of almost 19 years are seen hand in hand in St. Paul, Minnesota, heading to a Habitat for Humanity building site to help out their pal Jimmy Carter's charitable venture -- the 2024 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project.

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The singer clearly had a great day, writing in the caption, "As they say, Home is the key and love never quits! To everyone building with us, today was a GREAT Day 1!!!"