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8:10 AM PT -- While Christina Haack clearly thought Josh Hall was making a reference to her and their ongoing divorce, we now know that's not the case ... 'cause he was getting at something else entirely.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Josh was actually visiting a cop friend of his, who's terminally ill -- and he's being treated at a cancer treatment facility called City of Hope. Our sources say Josh dropped the blue heart to show solidarity with law enforcement.

In other words, this had nothing to do with Christina -- even though she clearly took it that way.

Carrie Underwood’s spilling the tea on what type of "American Idol" judge she'll be ... right after TMZ broke the exciting news earlier this week.

The country star dropped by "Good Morning America" Friday ... telling the hosts she just didn't have it in her to lie -- but don’t expect Simon Cowell-level savagery. She’s all about being nice and giving proper guidance, not being tough just for the sake of it!

Carrie also gushed the whole thing felt like she was coming home -- especially since it'll mark exactly 20 years since she was crowd Season 4 champ when her season airs next spring.

Scary moment for Sarah Hyland -- cops say her home recently got hit by intruders after she says she saw a couple men in masks leaving on her security cameras.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the "Modern Family" star's Los Angeles area home was burglarized last Saturday night -- right around sunset, mind you, while it was still daylight out -- and the suspects ended up smashing a glass window to gain entry into her crib.

Luckily, our sources tell us Sarah was out of town at the time of the incident -- but she was still involved. We're told she actually ended up seeing the dudes who broke in with her own eyes.

Joshua Bassett says Ayahuasca didn't make him hallucinate ... instead, he claims it showed him the pits of hell -- before bringing him face to face with God's only son.

The Disney star recently sat down for an interview on the "Zach Sang Show" where he talked about the path that brought him to Christianity -- JB is real religious these days -- and, he says it all began when he decided to trip balls on Aya for the second time.

JB says he's taken many hallucinogenic drugs before ... so, he knows the difference between a hallucination and a real experience -- and insists this wasn't a hallucination whatsoever.

Kendall Jenner's getting real about loneliness ... saying months of traveling around modeling left her in a dark place -- filled with tears just before drifting off to sleep.

The reality star-turned-mogul opened up during a convo on Emma Chamberlain's 'Anything Goes' podcast ... acknowledging she lives a very fortunate life -- but, one filled with its own set of challenges -- whether not getting a job she'd love or being overworked.

She explains she's often traveling around for months at a time ... and, a feeling of isolation can begin to creep in -- resulting in some very "dark nights."

Jennifer Aniston went all out for Brad Pitt's milestone birthday back when they were married in '03 -- gifting him a surprise personal visit from Chef Jamie Oliver as his big gift.

The British culinary whiz recently dished on once being flown out to cook for Brad’s 40th birthday party ... explaining how he initially hung up on the "Friends" star 3 different times, thinking it was a prank ... before she finally broke through via their reps.

Oliver says he usually skips cooking for celebs -- but makes exceptions for folks he admires. So when Jen asked him to surprise Brad -- who was apparently a big fan of Jamie's 'Naked Chef' show at the time -- he jumped at the opportunity.

Pete Davidson is checking into a mental health facility -- his latest attempt to get himself right ... TMZ has confirmed.

Sources with direct knowledge tell us the comedian and 'SNL' alum has entered a wellness facility in order to focus on his mental health -- although, the details on where exactly he's getting treated and for how long are scarce at the moment.

The news -- first reported by People -- comes as Pete's upcoming comedy gigs were being canceled left and right ... he had 8 scheduled shows scattered across the country over the next 3 months that have since been nixed.

Hector David Jr. -- an actor best known for his role on "Power Rangers" -- is a suspect in a misdemeanor battery case ... and we're told he's wanted by Idaho police.

Nampa PD in Idaho tells TMZ ... cops are looking for the former Green Power Ranger for allegedly shoving an elderly man down in a parking lot over the weekend.

Video of the alleged attack's been going around online after NPD posted it to their official Facebook account. In it, a man in a Patriots jersey walks up and pushes a man using a walker over before hopping in his truck and driving off.

10:20 AM PT -- Netflix tells TMZ ... "The letter was sent to the DCMS Select Committee on 23 May, well before any legal case was filed, and has been publicly available since. It does not impact our legal position."

Netflix seems to now be backtracking on the "true story" nature of "Baby Reindeer" -- they've reportedly admitted that the "real-life Martha" is not, in fact, a convicted stalker.

According to Deadline ... the streaming giant recently submitted a letter to Parliament's Culture, Media and Sport Committee in which their senior UK director of public policy admitted Fiona Harvey -- the woman who we all now know served as inspiration for Martha in the show -- was not actually convicted of stalking, despite being depicted as such on TV.

If you haven't seen it ... the show ends with an emotional scene where Martha receives a guilty verdict in court and goes to prison -- the character's second conviction, as described/shown in the series.

Patrick Warburton is getting honest about his less-than-friendly encounter with Ellen DeGeneres ... which he says was caused when he rejected the comedian.

The actor swung by SiriusXM's "The Spotlight with Jessica Shaw," where he reflected on his guest role stint on Ellen's self-titled sitcom from the '90s. As he put it ... Ellen and her team were eager to have Patrick on for more episodes, but he turned down the gig ... as he was ready to "move on."

To Patrick's credit, he merely was done with guest starring roles ... so, he told Ellen and co. he had a conflict.

Nicole Kidman's 16-year-old daughter Sunday Rose made a rare public appearance Monday in Paris with her actress mother – and the two beauties are spitting images of one and other.

Nicole – who shares Sunday Rose with her country star husband Keith Urban – showed up on the red carpet at last night's OMEGA watch event in the City of Lights. And she was accompanied by her looklike daughter and the two made quite the splash.

Check out these photos ... Nicole and Sunday Rose were standing facing one another with their heads turned to the photogs who were snapping away.

Here's a frightening application for artificial intelligence ... a system where human brains are implanted with memories of things people never actually experienced, which may be happening now ... or perhaps in the near future.

TMZ Studios' new series, "Strange & Suspicious," is looking at unexplained and downright weird stories ... like the possibility of computers being used to replace prison guards -- or outright prison time. Stay with us here ... it's not as far-fetched as it may seem.

Technology companies are working on A.I. projects where people have false memories implanted deep inside their brains ... which, in theory, could be used on convicted criminals.

"Survivor: Africa" star Kim Johnson has died ... this according to her family.

The 'Survivor' alum's daughter, Kerry Johnson Tichi confirmed the sad news on Monday, as she shared with People that her mother had passed away. Kerry remembered the reality TV competitor as "the coolest mom and grandmother in the word," but did not share a cause of death.

Kerry added ... "Our mom leaves a legacy of strength, resilience, kindness and generosity. She wore her rose colorized glasses right up until the end ... We will miss her forever."

Actress Erica Ash -- famous from one of the 'Scary Movie' films and "Survivor's Remorse" -- has died ... this according to her family.

Her mother, Diann Ash, tells TMZ ... "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, and friend Erica Chantal Ash (1977-2024). After a long and courageous battle with cancer, she transitioned peacefully surrounded by her loved ones."

She adds, "Erica was an amazing woman and talented entertainer who touched countless lives with her sharp wit, humor, and genuine zest for life. Her memory will live eternally in our hearts. In honor of Erica’ memory, the family asks that any donations be made to the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation or the Breast Cancer Foundation of your choice. We are grateful for the kind expressions of love and support during this difficult time."

Phaedra Parks is picking back up her peach ... 'cause the Bravo personality just announced her official return to "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" -- this amid Kenya Moore's exit.

The reality TV star -- who appeared on 'RHOA' seasons 3 through 9 -- took to Instagram on Monday to confirm her return to the Bravo hit.

In the new IG upload, Phaedra can be seen holding the show's iconic token -- a Georgia peach -- while dressed to the nines in front of a private plane. She added ... "You called. I answered 🍑#RHOA #S16"

Here's Jennifer Aniston filming some new scenes for the upcoming season of "The Morning Show" ... smack in the middle of a climate change protest, and it's getting messy.

JA was in character over the weekend as fictional TV anchor Alex Levy, reporting live from a massive demonstration and taking a bucket of fake oil to the body ... with the black "tar" ruining her fancy outfit.

As you can see, Jennifer's got the black substance all over her white top and khaki pants ... with the sludge is streaking down her arms, and she's looking not too pleased -- in the scene, that is.