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Jesse Williams' ex-wife's asking the court not to make any changes to their custody arrangement ... saying giving Jesse more time with the kids just means they'll see their nanny more.

The actor's ex, Aryn Drake-Lee, filed a response to Jesse's motion asking for more time with their children Wednesday ... saying Williams is out of town more than he's in town, so a babysitter will primarily be interacting with their kids if they stay with him more.

Drake-Lee claims their kids stayed with a nanny for much of this past spring while Williams was off working somewhere ... and says the kids missed more school during this period than any other time in their lives.

Mel Gibson's backing Donald Trump in the upcoming election ... saying Kamala Harris has a bad track record -- and, the IQ of a plank of wood!

Photogs caught up with the star at LAX Thursday ... and, with the election just two weeks away, we had to ask the controversial actor who would be getting his vote.

Mel laughs it off at first ... saying he doesn't think it's any secret who he's voting for -- and confirms he's backing Donald Trump for a second term over the current vice president.

Halloween is THE day to dress up as whatever you flippin' want, so these celebs gave ode to their fave stars by fully dressing up as ... them! Take a scroll through the twinning pics ... This takes imitation to a whole new level of flattery!

Dwayne Johnson transformed his "rock" hard bod into David Beckham circa 2003, Drew Barrymore painted a nearly identical image posing as painter Bob Ross (hairy chest and all), and Kerry Washington scored gold in her Sha'Carri Richardson costume.

Yes you gotta master the wardrobe, but Rihanna showed her followers it's all about the pose too -- replicating rapper Gunna's day-to-day vibe.

Ice Spice is always a hot and popular choice among the stars ... Lil Nas X, Trisha Paytas and Eric Andre nailed the music star's iconic look!

A former classmate of Erik Menendez who went viral when her daughter posted a video of her yearbook says she hopes he and his brother Lyle are released from prison.

Earlier this month, a woman named Hannah Ellenhorn posted a TikTok showing off her mother's yearbook -- which features Erik, Bill Clinton's White House intern Monica Lewinsky, and "Shahs of Sunset" star Reza Farahan.

People online freaked out over the star power in just one high school class from Beverly Hills High School ... and, we caught up with Hannah's mom -- Edith Ellenhorn -- ahead of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón's decision of the Menendez brothers' case.

L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón just announced he will ask a judge to free Erik and Lyle Menendez ... the 2 brothers convicted of murdering their parents.

Gascón told a jam-packed room filled with reporters and cameras ... he will go to court Friday to file for the resentencing of Erik and Lyle. Based on their ages at the time of the crimes, he will recommend they should be eligible for parole immediately.

This means if a judge signs off Friday or later, a parole board will decide if the brothers should go free.

Erik and Lyle Menendez are currently awaiting word from L.A. County D.A. George Gascón for an important case update ... but their fellow inmates are already acting like they're getting out, TMZ has learned.

A source inside the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility tells TMZ ... prisoners are already lining up and calling dibs on the Menendez brothers' property on the inside ... all in the hope of scoring a famed memento or two.

We're told everything -- from clothing items to their TVs -- is up for grabs right now, despite that being a prison no-no.

Some cops in Beverly Hills aren't happy Erik and Lyle Menendez could possibly be released ... with some officers going as far as blasting it as a political move.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... several officers with the Beverly Hills Police Department -- the city where the Menendez brothers murders occurred -- say Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is trying to win political points by letting the brothers out of prison.

He's fallen behind in the polls to his opponent for the position, Nathan Hochman, and some officers see this as a big swing to get himself back in the race.

MLB great Pete Rose will be laid to rest in November ... with his family hosting a 14-hour visitation for fans at the Cincinnati Reds' Great American Ball Park.

The team revealed the plans on Thursday ... stating it will be an all-day event -- from 7 AM to 9 PM, symbolizing Charlie Hustle's jersey number.

It will be free and open to the public ... with the Reds saying they would like fans to "come together, honor his incredible legacy, and say their goodbye."

Ángel Salazar, who famously played Al Pacino's henchman Chi Chi in "Scarface," died from acute intoxication from drug use ... including cocaine, TMZ has learned.

A rep for the NY Chief Medical Examiner's office tells TMZ ... Salazar passed from the combined effects of cocaine, cyclobenzaprine -- a muscle relaxant -- and diphenhydramine, a type of antihistamine. However, arteriosclerosis, a type of vascular disease, and hypertensive cardiovascular disease were also listed as contributing factors in the actor's death.

Following these results, the M.E. ruled Salazar's death as accidental.

One small item found in Liam Payne's hotel room is getting a lot of attention from cops investigating his death, because it might unlock the mystery of who helped him score drugs ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources in Buenos Aires tell us ... authorities are now investigating the possibility a hotel employee delivered drugs to Liam, which has them focusing on a Dove soap box found in the room, and seen very clearly in a photograph taken after Liam's deadly fall.

The box was on the same table where cops also found drugs and paraphernalia -- tinfoil used to ingest drugs, as well as white powder.

Erik Menendez is ready to trade his regimented prison life for the lights of Southern Nevada ... because TMZ has learned he's got plans to live with his wife in Las Vegas if he gets out.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Erik wants to live with his better half, Tammi Menendez if he's released from prison. She lives there, so that's where Erik plans to go.

We don't know Lyle's intention once he's released from prison ... though he's married too.

Kylie Jenner's bringing the Halloween spirit to her newest "Khy" drop ... channeling the devil with her newest outfit -- an all-red snowsuit sure to heat up the mountains.

The model-turned-mogul snapped several selfies -- showing off her rockin' bod and striking several poses to promote her latest items. She paired the set with some hot transparent stilettos.

Kylie showed her millions of followers several variations on how to wear her latest drops ... and, fired off an air smooch with a kissy face pointed at the camera.

2:15 PM PT -- Bill Belichick's making it clear he's siding with his girlfriend in the feud ... rockin' a Bridgewater State University cheerleading tee while hanging with Jordon Hudson on Thursday.

Bill Belichick's cheerleader girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, is so flippin' mad over some recent jabs a radio host threw her alma mater's way ... she's now issuing a challenge to the woman in an attempt to completely embarrass her.

The beef all began on Monday ... when Winnie Akoury -- who appears on Kiss 108's "Billy & Lisa in the Morning" -- trashed Bridgewater State University's cheerleading program.

Lil Xan blew his gasket and pulled a gun on a man at a gas station back in 2020 -- a costly decision because a judge just ordered the rapper to shell out a hefty fine!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained court docs showing the judge entered a default judgment on October 23 against Nicholas "Diego" Leanos (AKA Xan), ordering him to pay $27,823.89 in damages and other costs to Anthony Sanchez.

We broke the story 3 years ago ... Xan and Sanchez engaged in a heated rap debate at a Los Angeles 7-Eleven stemming from Sanchez confronting Xan over his flippant comments about Tupac Shakur that were going viral at the time.

Young Thug sent a heartfelt message to his girlfriend Mariah The Scientist in court today -- as proceedings were dismissed for the day, reigniting those mistrial convos once again!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained a photo of Thugga in court wearing a shirt that read “I ❤️ Mariah” as the presiding judge cleared the courtroom to consult with him.

It's not the first time his fashion choices have sent out a bold message ... we've still yet to see any more movement from "Sex Records" after he introduced the term.

Denzel Washington was fired up, going full "Training Day" as he let loose on a group of paparazzi ... and possibly some autograph seekers ... who clearly pushed the wrong buttons.

Check out the video ... the actor was all smiles, posing for pics outside NYC's Museum of Modern Art on Wednesday -- but it seems at least one person in the overzealous crowd crossed a line ... and Denzel didn't hold back checking that person ... in what appeared to be a heated exchange.

You can't catch most of the convo, but you can hear Denzel pretty much warning them to chill out and wait patiently and respectfully ... saying they'd get a chance to see him on the flip side -- or maybe not, depending on their behavior.