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Ryan Murphy isn’t budging after the Menéndez brothers threw shade at their portrayal in his new Netflix series ... and while he's at it, he's also defending the incestuous storyline between the duo.

The director was scratching his head over why Erik and Lyle were so mad about "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story," especially since he said he knew for a fact they hadn't even watched the show yet.

Addressing Erik's lengthy criticism in particular, Ryan told E! News at the "Grotesquerie" premiere he hoped Erik actually watched the series -- adding if he did, he'd be unbelievably proud of Cooper Koch, the actor playing him.

Donald Trump seems to have missed the memo on Johnny Carson's death ... calling for the late-night legend to return to 'The Tonight Show' 19 years after dying.

The former prez addressed his supporters at a rally in Pennsylvania Monday, where he took a moment to take shots at late-night TV. Specifically, Trump appeared to take an issue with Jimmy Fallon and his version of 'The Tonight Show,' which he described as "dying."

During this tangent in his address, the Republican nominee called on Carson to return to the long-running talk show and asked the crowd ... "Where's Johnny Carson???"

Vince McMahon isn't wasting any time knocking Netflix's soon-to-be-released docuseries, "Mr. McMahon" ... with the former WWE honcho blasting the project just days before its anticipated release.

The six-part doc debuts on the streaming giant's platform later this week -- on September 25 -- and although 79-year-old McMahon admits he hasn't yet seen the series, it's evident he's bracing for a show that paints him in less than ideal light.

"I don't regret participating in this Netflix documentary. The producers had an opportunity to tell an objective story about my life and the incredible business I built, which were equally filled with excitement, drama, fun, and a fair amount of controversy and life lessons," McMahon said in a statement released Monday afternoon.

Donald Trump says Oprah's not the same woman who interviewed him years ago ... saying her interview with Kamala Harris only proved how unfit his opponent was for the presidency.

The 45th POTUS posted his thoughts to Truth Social late Saturday night ... saying he remembers being invited to appear on one of the last episodes of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" way back in 2011 with his family.

However, the Oprah interviewing Harris this past week isn't the same woman he claims ... because the person whose show he appeared on years ago wouldn't stand for the country's immigration issues.

Team USA rugby star Ilona Maher has skyrocketed in fame this year ... so could a career in Hollywood be in her future??

Well, don't count it out ... 'cause she tells TMZ Sports she's already got an idea for how she could get on one of the biggest shows in TV!!

We caught up with the bronze medalist out and about at recent Emmy festivities ... when we naturally asked if she'd ever consider giving her acting chops a try at some point.

An old clip of Diddy advising Conan O'Brien on how to how to lock women up at parties has reemerged — and, as you might imagine, the video isn't aging well.

Diddy sat down with the host of "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" back in 2002 ... and the two talked all about the music mogul's killer soirees.

Conan was first to bring up the topic — joking that he personally throws on Paul Anka's music at his parties and breaks out the "Cheez Whiz," but no one comes by.

Donald Trump's firing back at Bill Maher finally ... calling him a "befuddled mess" about one week after the show host speculated Trump was sleeping with far-right activist Laura Loomer.

The former POTUS fired off a long Truth Social post Saturday morning ... taking aim at Maher, MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle and New York Times contributor Bret Stephens for their panel on "Real Time with Bill Maher" Friday night.

You can read the post for yourself ... but, basically, Trump calls Maher a sloppy and tired host who's obsessed with him -- slamming his "B and C list guests" who always seem to take aim at him.

Lizzo's sharing her weight loss with fans ... posting before and after clips -- and making it clear that she thinks she looks great either way.

The singer-songwriter shared a short clip to her TikTok ... jumping from one vid of her to another -- and, highlighting her weight loss in it.

Watch the vid ... Lizzo goes from a black bra and underwear combo to a white one-piece spandex top -- while mouthing audio from Nicki Minaj where the rapper says, "The fact that you would even discuss my looks is insane. I'm a bad bitch, always been a bad bitch."

Erik Menéndez is outraged over the new Netflix series about how he and his brother Lyle notoriously murdered their parents in 1989 ... and he says Ryan Murphy went out of his way to slander the infamous siblings!

Here's the deal ... "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story" debuted Thursday on Netflix ... dramatically chronicling what happened before, during and after the brothers shot their affluent parents José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menéndez.

The actual Erik called BS on the series ... and lambasted RM for his “naive and inaccurate” depiction of the brutal home slayings that made international headlines.

Seems Travis Kelce's going to be just fine in Hollywood after he hangs up his football cleats ... 'cause award-winning actress Niecy Nash, who just worked with the Chiefs star on "Grotesquerie," tells TMZ Sports he's got some very real acting chops.

Nash shoveled the praise on her costar while she was leaving the Emmys earlier this week -- dropping compliments all over Kelce a few days before the duo's big series debuts on FX.

Nash said viewers will be "pleasantly surprised" by Kelce's performance ... before she predicted he will do "very, very well" if and when he makes acting his full-time career.

Diddy gets arrested in exclusive video obtained by TMZ, Kamala Harris says she's ready to shoot anyone who breaks into her house and the ball Shohei Ohtani hit for his 50th homerun is worth big money ... check out some of the best TMZ TV Hot Takes.

On "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles discuss the video of federal agents arresting Diddy and marching him out of a swanky Manhattan hotel.

Selena Gomez’s keeping it raw and real, delivering a message to haters after opening up about her personal life -- not being able to carry children, being bipolar -- saying they can kindly "f*** off."

The actress got candid at the recent Women in Film event ... she wants to be a voice for women, because even though she's a celeb -- everyone's got their own struggles at the end of the day.

She also spoke out about other tough parts of her life ... telling attendees there’s zero shame about having issues, and asking for help. "There's power in being vulnerable."

Someone in Scheana Shay's neighborhood ain't living by the Vanderpump Rules ... 'cause she says her car was parked right out front her home last night -- and, now it's gone.

The reality television star posted a video to her Instagram Friday ... saying everyone told her how safe the San Fernando Valley supposedly is -- and, yet, her 2009 Nissan has up and vanished.

She says she parked it on the street Thursday night -- even though her husband, Brock Davies, recently installed a security gate in their front yard -- 'cause she figured it was perfectly safe in the neighborhood.

Renowned voice actor David Graham, who is best known for voicing Grandpa Pig on the beloved children's series "Peppa Pig," has died ... a former colleague confirmed.

The X account for Gerry Anderson, the creator of "Thunderbirds" -- in which Graham voiced various characters for the British science fiction series and its spinoffs -- broke the sad news to fans on Friday.

The message read ... "We're incredibly sad to confirm the passing of the legendary David Graham. The voice [of] Parker, Gordon Tracy, Brains and so many more. David was always a wonderful friend to us here at Anderson Entertainment. We will miss you dearly, David. Our thoughts are with David's friends and family."

Vice President Kamala Harris is making her stance on the 2nd Amendment abundantly clear ... issuing a bold warning to potential home intruders.

The Democratic nominee for President sat down with Oprah Winfrey Thursday evening, and she voiced her support for the U.S. Constitution's 2nd Amendment -- which protects a citizen's right to bear arms.

Kamala confirmed she herself is a gun owner ... and would use her weapon without hesitation if presented with a threat at home.

Lady Gaga's dad is voting to make America great again, Lauren Sanchez is being sued and Terence Crawford is calling out Canelo Alvarez ... all this on today's TMZ on TV Hot Takes.

First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles explain why Lady Gaga's father is endorsing Donald Trump for president.