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James Van Der Beek is clearly learning firsthand how out-of-control medical costs can sink a family.

As we reported, the "Dawson's Creek" star is being treated for colorectal cancer. He's pitching something to his Instagram ... followers can help pay his medical expenses and the expenses of others in a similar situation.

James is enticing his followers to buy a football jersey from his flick, "Varsity Blues," and guarantees he'll have it personally signed and delivered by XMAS.

Ben Stiller's looks over the years are hotter than a MARTHA FOCKER!

Here is a 29-year-old version of Stiller looking stellar at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards in his hometown, New York City (left). This was the year after his popular "The Ben Stiller Show" came to an end and soon before he ventured into the movie biz.

And, three decades later the funny fella looked handsome and suited up for a fresh photo (right) at the premiere of his holiday film, "Nutcrackers" which just hit Hulu!

Ben turned 59 years old yesterday ... so the question here is:

They may have a lot of money in the bank, but even celebrities can't resist a good deal ... with many going out shopping on Black Friday.

Big names like Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez and Chris Hemsworth hit the streets on Friday ... going to a series of different stores dressed in comfy clothes for an all-day shopping spree.

Ben Affleck took his son Sam to Amoeba Records to shop exclusive Black Friday deals ... perusing through the albums and walking away with a bag full of goodies.

"Wicked" is pretty dang 'Popular' ... raking in the dough at the box office -- and, officially becoming the highest-grossing movie based on a musical ever in the U.S.

According to Deadline, the movie's running domestic gross hit $214.3 million through Friday ... already eclipsing the lifetime gross of "Grease" -- which came out almost 50 years ago.

Estimates have "Wicked" bringing in another nearly $50 million before the weekend is out ... bringing its overall expected domestic gross to $263 million.

"Deadpool & Wolverine" had just one joke that went too far for Disney, so it was left on the cutting room floor ... and the dick joke is now out of the bag!

Here's the deal -- prior to the massive blockbuster's release, Ryan Reynolds said there was just one joke the Mouse House asked to be removed ... but he didn't want to say what it was at the time.

Thanks to Disney submitting the script for awards contention ... fans now know what the joke was ... "F***! What we can’t even afford one more X-Man? Disney is so cheap. I can barely breathe with all this Mickey Mouse cock in my throat.”

Josh Allen's ex-girlfriend says her Instagram was hacked after screenshots floated around X of her allegedly taking a serious jab the NFL star ... amid his engagement news.

Here's the hut, hut, hike ... Josh announced Friday that he's engaged to singer and actress Hailee Steinfeld ... and his ex Brittany Williams allegedly took a shot at him in her own comments.

On one of her IG posts ... someone commented a few days ago ... "found the next pro athlete yet?" -- to which she allegedly clapped back, post-engagement news, "Luckily my boyfriend owns a team and doesn't play for one. 🙏 don't have to be with another brain dead CTE athlete."

Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen are engaged ... announcing the news in a romantic Instagram post on Friday.

The actress and the Buffalo Bills QB posted a photo of Allen down on one knee asking Steinfeld to marry him with a beautiful sunset coloring the scene, framed by a gorgeous flower arch.

Hailee leans down and plants a kiss on Josh's mouth in the snap ... with the caption reading "♾️ 11•22•24 ♾️" -- indicating he popped the question one week ago.

Jennifer Lopez went shopping on Black Friday in L.A., but she wasn't searching for a cheap deal because she bought a super expensive Hermes bag.

The singer/actress rolled up in a Rolls Royce to the Hermes store on Rodeo Drive and jumped out in a white shirt, blue jeans, gray overcoat, and sunglasses.

Check out footage, obtained by TMZ, which shows J Lo strolling toward the fancy shop with her Birkin bag in hand.

Jacob Elordi's showing off a whole new look ... ditching the clean cut vibe for a thick beard and longer hair at a film festival in Morocco.

The actor made an appearance at the Marrakech International Film Festival Friday ... and, ya gotta see the pics 'cause he's near unrecognizable with the hair on his face and the middle part in his locks.

Jacob's wearing a stylish suit here with a multicolred brooch on his lapel ... but, most people were probably too focused on the new hair and beard combo to notice.

Arnold Schwarzenegger hosted some law enforcement personnel on Thanksgiving ... though he wasn't expecting them when the day started.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... LAPD responded to a call that a bomb had been placed in the actor-turned-politican's mailbox at his L.A.-area home.

We're told cops rushed to the home and searched the mailbox and surrounding area ... but, they did not find an explosive device.

Tiffany Haddish isn't making the same mistakes this Thanksgiving as last year ... telling fans at the Laugh Factory she's happy to be back -- but, she ain't getting arrested again.

The comedian stopped by the vaunted Hollywood stand-up venue Thursday for the 44th annual free Thanksgiving feast for the community ... a huge meal for people without the means of putting together their own.

Check out the vid ... Tiff says she's happy to be back at the Factory -- but, this year's going to be different 'cause she's not getting arrested for a DUI again.

Jessica Alba certainly seems thankful for the sun down in Mexico ... heading out to the beach in another bikini and catching a few rays while on vacay with her family.

The actress was photographed Wednesday on a beach in Puerto Vallarta ... wearing just a tiny two-piece swimsuit and lying out on a beach chair.

She's got thick sunglasses and gold earrings on ... great for hanging out on the shore -- but, it doesn't look like Jessica planned on diving into the crisp blue water and splashing around.

American actor Robert Stanton was in his mid-40s when he was cast to play Derek Smeath -- the serious debt collector on the hunt for Rebecca's debt repayment -- in the rom-com film "Confessions of a Shopaholic" back in 2009.

Robert shared the big screen with Isla Fisher as the journalist addicted to shopping -- rackin' in the credit card debt, Rebecca, Krysten Ritter as Rebecca's bestie and roomie who's getting married, Suze and Hugh Dancy as Rebecca's boss and crush, Luke.

Stanton was also in "Striptease" with Demi Moore and "Mercury Rising" with Bruce Willis.

Celebrities have a whole lot to be thankful for ... and, they celebrated Thanksgiving 2024 in style -- with good food, good friends and tons of star power.

Bruce Willis -- still battling language disorder aphasia -- spent the holiday with his daughters and wife ... speaking with Rumer and Scout in a heartwarming snap despite his scary diagnosis.

Martha Stewart had tons of pies to go around -- more than a dozen laid out on a huge table in front of her. Heidi Klum was more focused on her better half ... cuddling up with her husband, Tom Kaulitz with a golden chalice in hand.

A trigger warning about "Wicked" has people in a tornado-like rage ... with many decrying the warning about discrimination against people with green skin.

Here's the deal ... the British Board of Film Classification reviews movies with a set of criteria -- telling parents if there is nudity, violence, injuries -- and, discrimination, among other categories.

For "Wicked," the section reads "A green-skinned woman is mocked, bullied and humiliated because of her skin color. A disabled woman in a wheelchair is treated in a condescending manner by able-bodied people. Talking animals are persecuted in a fantastical society."

As the debate rages on whether it is rude to sing aloud in the theater during "Wicked" showings ... one of the stars is telling fans to belt that s***!

Cynthia Erivo was a guest Thursday during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade ... where she was asked by Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager about the debate topic.

Cynthia -- who plays Elphaba -- said fans should sing their hearts out in showing if they are feeling it ... after all, the cast did!