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The DJ at Landon Barker's birthday bash is making a controversial Diddy joke, Elon Musk is making big moves with robotics and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting carved into pumpkins ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles break down the controversy surrounding Landon's birthday, and marvel at the way he steered clear of the BS.

Late "American Pickers" star Frank Fritz died from a stroke, TMZ has learned ... this according to officials.

According to Frank's death certificate, obtained by TMZ, the immediate cause of death is "late sequela of cerebral infarction" ... medical jargon for a stroke.

The document says Frank's fatal stroke was a result of cerebral vascular disease ... a condition that affects blood flow and blood vessels in the brain.

Garcelle Beauvais is encouraging people to get out and vote in the upcoming Presidential election ... with the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star singling out Black men in particular.

We caught up with the actress outside Craig's on Thursday evening, where GB had only one thing on her mind ... rallying voters for Kamala Harris ahead of November 5.

As Garcelle put it ... this election is "risky," as it's currently too close between Vice President Harris and former president Donald Trump.

Cam Newton didn't disappoint on the first day of his new job ... the NFL MVP trolled new co-worker Shannon Sharpe over his Instagram Live sex sesh with "Michelle"!

ESPN recently hired the former All-Pro signal-caller to sit opposite Stephen A. Smith and Sharpe on "First Take" ... and he made his debut on Friday for their HBCU road show.

Newton -- who already has a popular podcast, 4th&1 -- and the crew were discussing Smith's top five homecoming essentials, from the band to Greek life.

But, Cam felt like the group missed an essential ... parties!

Rosie O'Donnell says people need to stop hating on the Menendez brothers ... asking people to show more compassion, as new evidence surfaces in the decades-old case.

The TV personality took a few questions at LAX this week ... all about Erik and Lyle Menendez, who O'Donnell publicly came out in support of after the documentary series "Menendez: Monsters or Misjudged" dropped on Max in 2022.

Rosie said people need to show grace and understanding for the brothers' crime, because they were abused young men who had no choice but to shoot and kill both of their parents back in 1989.

Hilary Duff may have a number of chart-topping hits on her resume, but her kids are all about another pop star these days ... 2024's breakout sensation, Chappell Roan.

We caught up with the former Disney Channel star at LAX, where she confessed her kids are the ones controlling the music in her home ... quipping that she exists to keep the peace as a mom of four.

She added ... "It's not about me anymore. I never get to listen to what I want. Just trying to alleviate the fights."

The decision to include a transgender character in a new 'Star Wars' project has sparked a strong reaction from its super vocal fanbase ... with some being more supportive than others.

The space saga dropped a new book in its franchise Tuesday, titled "Star Wars: The Secrets of the Clone Troopers," in which readers get well acquainted with a Stormtrooper named Sister.

It didn't take long for Sister's character description and picture to pop up on X ... including the tidbit that Sister "expressed her gender identity differently than her fellow troopers."

Aubrey Plaza's reading sesh was interrupted by a major WNBA Finals game on Thursday ... 'cause the actress was spotted pretending to be deep into a novel from her courtside seat!!

The "Agatha All Along" star was one of many celebs at Game 1 of the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty matchup ... and fans went wild when she appeared on the jumbotron.

However, Plaza acted like she wasn't prepared to be on the big screen ... playing it off like she was oblivious to being recorded as she absorbed some words.

Jimmy Kimmel enjoys needling Donald Trump over his defects ... especially those of an alleged smelly nature that may have come out his rear end.

The host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" devoted a portion of his show's monologue Thursday night to the Republican presidential nominee's alleged gas emissions while speaking onstage to a crowd during a campaign speech in Detroit, Michigan.

Kimmel first attacked Trump's theory that schools are changing boys into girls with sex change operations ... pointing out it's an utter lie, and there are more important issues for Americans to worry about.

Ashton Kutcher ran into some car troubles while tooling around in his classic Corvette ... and he needed a hand to get his ride running again.

The "Dude, Where's My Car?" star was out for a spin Thursday in Sherman Oaks when his Corvette appeared to break down.

Ashton pulled off into a driveway and had to get out of the car and literally push it to the curb so he could park and assess the issue.

Actress Theresa Randle was arrested for assault this week in Los Angeles ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ cops were first called to an L.A.-area home for an alleged assault on October 5. Officers responded and took a report -- Randle was gone by that time. Two days later, they got another call from the same location reporting a possible domestic issue and a potential restraining order violation.

Sources say when officers arrived, the "Bad Boys" actress was at the scene, and she was arrested for felony assault -- for the October 5 incident.

"Wild 'n Out" had no shortage of star power at Wednesday's taping -- Rick Ross, Waka Flocka, and G Herbo were all on the show -- but the MVP of the night was Angel Reese ... who got everyone's blood pumping with her stunning fit!

Nick Cannon's "Wild 'n Out" tour pulled up in Chicago this week ... where the rap stars and the Chi-town hooper joined the cast for a taping.

Fans cheered when the Chicago Sky forward -- aka "Chi Barbie" -- walked on stage ... especially after the packed crowd got a glimpse of her itty-bitty outfit!

Dove Cameron said "au revoir" to Paris by posting a racy mirror selfie ... in which she left little to the imagination.

The singer closed out her trip to the City of Light by sharing on Instagram a number of intimate photos from her getaway, including one selfie where the former Disney Channel star went totally topless.

The upload has already caused quite a stir, garnering nearly a million likes in under an hour.

Lupita Nyong'o is taking some time away from the dating scene ... confirming she and Joshua Jackson aren't together anymore -- and, saying she's focused on another little guy in her life.

The actress sat down for an interview with Harper's Bazaar UK, published Tuesday, in which she confirms she's no longer involved with Jackson after less than a year together.

When talking about her rescue cat, Yoyo, Lupita said her love for him is singular ... explaining that if she's "ever so lucky to be in a romantic relationship again," it'll be all thanks to Yoyo.

The cast of the “cringiest” episode of "Date My Mom" has reunited nearly 20 years later, and they all agree on one thing -- despite their recently viral episode getting loads of social media love today, the episode would never fly in today’s climate.

TMZ's own Charlie Neff got the gang back together with Kasey Washburn and Heather Silva on "The TMZ Podcast" -- Heather felt she was weight-shamed by MTV after her 2006 episode aired, when cast member Nick Contes picked her in his search for love.

They agree that nowadays society's all about celebrating different body types and steering clear of mocking heavier folks ... adding the body-positivity shift can be seen more and more in mainstream ads -- so that episode would be a total no-go!

"Days of Our Lives" actor Drake Hogestyn's official cause of death has been confirmed as pancreatic cancer.

According to docs obtained by TMZ, the L.A. Medical Examiner's report states pancreatic cancer was the immediate cause of his death. Other significant conditions contributing to his death, but not directly causing it, included vomiting, dehydration, and whole-body toxicity.

The report also reveals that Drake was cremated at the Rose Family Funeral Home in Simi Valley.