Stars And Scars You Be The Judge

As One Direction fans mourn Liam Payne ... Lyle and Erik Menendez make a big push to get released, Taylor Swift's back on tour and the combo of Halloween and Diddy has some people up in arms. So, we gotta ask ...

Diddy Halloween Costumes ...

Christian Combs Goes Clubbing ...

Better Boy Band ...

Menendez Bros' New Molestation 'Evidence'

Bow Wow Misses Diddy Parties ...

Victoria's Secret Show Returns ...

50 Cent's Vegas Residency ...

My Costume Will Be ...

Taylor's 'Eras' Tour Book ...

Spooky Stars Thrilled For Scary Season ... Creepin' It Real!

Cue the Halloween puns, 'cuz the stars are having a skele-ton of fun and letting the ghoul times roll this Spooktober! And, you know what they say, "If you've got it, flaunt haunt it!"

Teamwork was def makin' the scream work for Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade's Halloween decor, Sydney Sweeney hit the countertop to frost some festive goodies, and guess which A-list rapper stuck to her annual pumpkin head tradition?!

Just in time for spooky season, Lance Bass stayed in sync with dropping his Halloween children's book, "Trick or Treat on Scary Street".

And, sink your teeth into Maude Apatow looking fang-tastic while she snapped a spine-chilling selfie with Halloween icon, Jack Skellington.

The celebs are bringin' it this year 🎃! Eat, drink, be scary and trick-or-treat yourself to our gallery of spooky stars!

tmz tv hot takes feds oppose diddy's bond appeal ... Bella Hadid, Jay Cutler

The feds want to keep Diddy behind bars, Bella Hadid is showing some sexy shots from a fashion show and Jay Cutler got a DUI ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

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First up on "TMZ Live," Charles and Babcock explain Diddy's bond appeal in his criminal case.

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Meanwhile, on "TMZ on TV," our crew reacts to Bella's sexy lingerie posts from the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

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And on "TMZ Sports," Michael and Mojo break down all angles of Jay's arrest for DUI and gun possession.

Check your local listings for when TMZ is on in your area or catch up on past episodes!

What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!

Her songs are a total bop, and now Jennie Kim's in a crop top! Do you think you've got what it takes to score the minor switch-ups in these photos? Hit the lights and watch this shining star own the stage!

Per Jennie's newest "Mantra", the K-Pop singer "just touched down in L.A." and made her US television performance debut on Jimmy Kimmel. Just take a look at her show-stoppin' stage 'fit ... she ate!

"Pretty girls don't do drama", but go on and find the dramatic changes ...

HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Jennie Kim photos!**

Liam Payne Cops See Signs of Potent Drug ... Makes Users Hallucinate

Update

7:40 PM PT -- Although police say Liam's behavior sounds consistent with that of "cristal" users, they still don't know if that drug was present in the room. We're told they're still waiting for test results on the narcotics and medications they recovered.

Liam Payne was potentially under the influence of a potent drug, known to cause psychotic attacks and hallucinations, when he died ... according to police in Argentina.

Cops in Buenos Aires tell TMZ ... their operating theory is Liam was high on a substance called "cristal," which police say causes users to experience extreme highs and extreme lows, often making them aggressive.

Photos from inside Liam's hotel room show the place trashed ... his TV was smashed and there was drug paraphernalia in the room, which was littered with broken objects.

Travis Kelce Family Attends Taylor Swift Show ... 'Eras' Tour In Miami

Travis Kelce can't be at Taylor Swift's show tonight because of his NFL season,  but his family's showing love for his girlfriend .... hitting up the "Eras" tour in Miami.

Travis' brother, Jason Kelce, is at Taylor's Friday concert ... along with his wife, Kylie, and their daughter, Wyatt.

The family of three was spotted heading into Hard Rock Stadium ... and Travis' mother, Donna, was spotted inside the venue -- her very first "Eras" experience -- so there are at least 4 Kelces there.

Liam Payne Dad Joins Fans for Moment of Silence

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Liam Payne's father is sharing his grief with his son's fans in Argentina ... standing with them in an incredibly poignant moment right outside the hotel where Liam died.

The heartbreaking scene played out Friday evening in Buenos Aires ... Geoff Payne solemnly walked around the makeshift memorial fans have created on the sidewalk in front of the CasaSur Palermo hotel.

As Liam's dad looked at all the flowers, letters and candles ... fans observed a moment of silence in honor of the singer.

Liam Payne Told People He Was Sober ... Months Before Death

Liam Payne was seemingly in a good place with his sobriety months before his tragic death in Buenos Aires ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the One Direction alum was very vocal about being sober in the late spring/early summer of 2024 ... telling people in his inner circle working with him that he was on the wagon.

We're told those around him saw no warning signs of either drug or alcohol abuse at the time.

Blac Chyna She Said 'Yes'!!! Gets Engaged to BF Derrick Milano

Blac Chyna is ready to take the next step with boyfriend, Derrick Milano ... the reality star has gotten engaged to the rapper, TMZ has learned.

Check it out ... DM got down on one knee at Howard University's homecoming celebration, Yard Fest, proposing with a stunning ring in front of a crowd of thousands.

Unsurprisingly, Chyna, who has been dating Derrick for over a year, happily accepted her boo's request and said "Yes!!!"

Jay Cutler Still Allowed To Drive Despite DUI Arrest ... But With Restrictions

Jay Cutler’s feeling the heat from his DUI arrest -- he is still allowed to drive, but there are strings attached, TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ the former NFL star can’t get behind the wheel without using an interlock ignition device. So, if he doesn’t pass the Breathalyzer in the car, that car’s not moving!

As we told you, the police report we got revealed Kristin Cavallari's ex-husband rear-ended another car Thursday night in Franklin, Tennessee -- and when officers showed up, they caught a strong whiff of booze. Police also said he had bloodshot eyes and was slurring his words.

Katy Perry Surprises Harris Campaign Staff ... Team Trump Jabs at Singer

Kamala Harris campaign staffers got a pep talk from a surprise celebrity guest ... pop star Katy Perry!!!

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the Harris campaign staff met Friday for one of their regular all-staff Zoom calls, when the campaign's chief of staff suddenly announced she wanted to introduce a special guest who is a huge supporter of Harris and a friend of the Vice President.

Katy then appeared on the screen ... and cheered on Harris campaign staffers.

Young Thug We All Bruddas, Drake, Future, Metro Music Sucks Without Us!!!

Young Thug wasn't loving the 2024 Rap Wars -- he just broke focus from his RICO case to convince Drake, Future and Metro Boomin to patch things up!!!

The embattled YSL rapper hasn't posted much during his controversial trial but made his presence felt on Friday when he randomly pled to the ex-friends ... "We all bruddas. Music ain't the same without us collabin."

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Thugga's advice probably would have been useful when things between everyone got nuclear ... remember diss tracks flew like fireworks all summer long before Kendrick Lamar emerged with one of the biggest years of his career.

'Queer Eye' Bobby Berk Buy My Hollywood Hills Home ... I Designed It Myself!!!

"Queer Eye" star Bobby Berk is looking to sell his Hollywood Hills estate ... and he's got a 7-figure price tag on the home he designed all by himself.

Bobby listed his 4-bedroom home this week for $2.75 million ... and the property is 2,924 square feet of modern luxury.

The primary suite has a spa-like bath and a huge walk-in closet ... and the gourmet kitchen has high-end appliances, chic brass cabinets and marble counters.

'Jersey Shore' Down To Film Cast Fist-Pumping Into Middle Age for New Season

The cast of "Jersey Shore" is back for more GTL ... and they're still partying like they're in their 20s ... even though they're pushing 40 and beyond.

Here's the Sitch ... stars of the MTV franchise reality series were spotted over the weekend at Shrine at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

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In footage obtained by TMZ ... Jenni "J Wow" Farley, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, and Sammi Giancola are on the dance floor having a good time, all smiles ... while Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is nearby, and DJ Pauly D is spinning in the booth. Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Vinny Guadagnino and Angelina Pivarnick are notably absent -- maybe not DTF.

Corey Feldman on Diddy I'm Grateful Justice Is Being Served!!!

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Corey Feldman is all in favor of Diddy’s arrest and federal indictment, saying he hopes it leads to more "scumbags" like the music mogul getting taken down too.

A photog caught up with Corey in Bev Hills, where he made it clear he never attended any of Diddy’s infamous parties, joking he was probably too old to get an invite -- a reference to Diddy facing sexual abuse claims from multiple alleged victims who say they were minors at the time of their alleged abuse.

Corey says he's thankful justice is being served, calling the whole situation gross and emphasizing that children need protection. You really need to catch the full clip to see just how disgusted he is about the whole thing.

Cheryl Cole Liam's Death Is 'Earth Shattering' ... Begs for Respect for Sake of Their Son

Cheryl Cole is heartbroken in the aftermath of ex Liam Payne's death ... calling the tragic update an "indescribably painful time" for herself and their son, Bear.

The British singer posted on Instagram Friday, 2 days after the One Direction alum fatally fell from a balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina ... confessing she is grappling with her grief after "this earth shattering event."

She called on fans to be respectful in the wake of Liam ... reminding her followers that the late pop star was more than a celebrity.