Actor Nicky Katt Dead at 54 ... 'Dazed and Confused,' 'School of Rock' Actor

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Nicky Katt -- a recognizable character actor who appeared in dozens of well-known shows and movies -- has died ... TMZ has confirmed.

Attorney John Sloss -- head of the firm that repped Katt, Sloss Law -- confirmed Nicky's death ... though he did not provide any more details.

Nicky got his start in acting way back in the early 1980s ... appearing in bit parts on "Fantasy Island" and "CHiPs."

Mickey Rourke Parts Ways with 'Celebrity Big Brother' ... Altercation with Fellow Contestant

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Mickey Rourke is officially off "Celebrity Big Brother" ... 'cause the show just announced the actors departure -- citing his language and calling his behavior inappropriate.

The 'CBB' team released a statement Saturday ... announcing Mickey and producers mutually agreed to part ways after the veteran actor had "a discussion with Big Brother regarding further use of inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behaviour."

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According to "Celebrity Big Brother," Mickey has used inappropriate language in other instances since using a gay slur on the show ... and, it all spiraled into an explosive disagreement on Saturday.

Stars and Scars You Be the Judge

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The judge in the Wendy Williams guardianship case made some shocking comments in court this week, and will Khloe really hook up with Kim's hairdresser? So we gotta ask ...

Wendy Williams Judge Saying Her Career Is Over ...

Khloe And Chris Appleton ...

Tesla ...

Damon Wayans Sr. Hooking Up With Nephew's Ex ...

Trump's Tariff War ...

Alicia Keys -- Swizz Beatz And I Never Argue ...

I'd Live Next Door To The Menendez Brothers

Traveling By Air ...

I Should Lose More Than 20 Lbs ...

Weezer Takes Stage at Coachella ... Days After Bassist's Wife's Arrest

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Scott Shriner and the rest of Weezer are living embodiments of the axiom "the show must go on" ... 'cause they performed at Coachella mere days after Shriner's wife was arrested.

The beloved rock band hopped up to perform at the popular music festival in Indio Saturday ... and, they played some of the hits -- belting out songs like "My Name is Jonas" and "Hash Pipe."

Watch the clip ... Shriner looks focused on the music -- shredding alongside Rivers Cuomo onstage, a significant achievement given the difficult position his wife is in.

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Brooklyn Ain't Sweating Romeo Feud … Sucks face with Wife Nicola

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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz let the music take control at Coachella ... vibing with one another while artists took the stage -- and leaning in to suck a little face.

The two stars were spotted hanging out at the popular music festival in the desert on Friday ... and, they were spotted smooching up a storm -- leaving the rest of the crowd behind and enjoying their own private moment in public.

Beckham and Peltz are clearly very much in love ... putting on a united front in public -- support Brooklyn definitely needs now while he feuds with his little brother Romeo.

Erik and Lyle Menendez Lawyer Might Call them to Testify at Resentencing ... But High-Risk Move

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Erik and Lyle Menendez might take the stand next Thursday to convince the judge in their resentencing hearing they're worthy of redemption ... but according to their lawyer, it could be a high-risk move.

Mark Geragos jumped on the "2 Angry Men" podcast Friday from the Van Nuys Courthouse, fresh off a victory where the judge shut down the D.A.'s request to put the kibosh on any resentencing hearing.

Excuse the intro to the clip -- it's a pisser -- but a little ways in, Harvey asks Mark about his strategy to possibly call the bros to the stand. Harvey has spent some time talking to Erik and Lyle, and says plainly they presented themselves as compelling men who might impress the judge.

'DWTS' Jenna Johnson Wins Mirrorball Trophy For Hottest Shots ... Best Looks for 31st Bday!!!

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Jenna Johnson's dancing through another year around the sun ... turning 31 years old Saturday -- and, we've got her hottest shots to celebrate the day.

The "Dancing with the Stars" pro -- who actually met her husband Valentin Chmerkovskiy on the show years ago -- is ready for any weather ... stunning in both a bikini and a flowing dress when the sun's shining.

Sundress season is basically year-round in Los Angeles, and Jenna's always ready to feel the breeze whip through ensembles like this white outfit dotted with strawberries.

Britney Spears Should Be 'Criminal' to Look This Cheeky ... Strips Down to Lingerie on Vacay

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Britney Spears is letting loose on vacation ... and letting it all hang out too -- stripping down to her most see-through lingerie in her recent Instagram post.

The singer-songwriter shared a snap taken of her from behind while taking a sabbatical in Mexico ... and, HER exposed behind grabbed eyes -- basically uncovered except for a small strip of mesh fabric.

Check out the cheeky pic ... Spears bunches up her hair so nothing's covering her posterior -- walking toward a glass door with a view of a crystal clear pool.

Coachella More Like Ouch-Ella!!! D4vd Faceplants on Stage

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Singer d4vd had a rough first day while performing for the opening of Coachella ... 'cause the poor dude faceplanted hard on stage during a stunt gone wrong!

D4vd took to the Gobi stage at Coachella Friday around 6 PM ... and it all seemed to be going well ... that is, until he tried to do a backflip.

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Check out the video ... the poor dude damn-near knocked himself out!

Jason Oppenheim Fire Insurance Rates Are up 20-30% in CA ... And It Would Take A.I. to Bring Them Back Down

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Jason Oppenheim says fire insurance rates have skyrocketed since the Los Angeles wildfires burned through major neighborhoods in the city ... and, he says all Californians are going to pay for it for in the years to come.

We caught up with the "Selling Sunset" star outside LAVO -- a popular Italian restaurant in West Hollywood -- Friday night while he was headed out to his birthday dinner ... and, we had to ask him about the cost of fire insurance going through the roof.

Oppenheim says rates went way up in the immediate aftermath of the fires ... and, while they're coming down as the market corrects, they won't be returning to pre-fire prices.

Kim Kardashian Channels Leather-Clad Catwoman ... And Check Out My Booty!!!

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Kim Kardashian went all in on leather in her latest Instagram post -- and she also gave everyone a good hard look at her famous ass!

The SKIMS founder uploaded 3 photos to IG earlier this week, showing herself in tight black leather pants with red leather underwear and a red leather top that partially exposed her hourglass figure.

Check out the pics ... Kim could easily pass for a version of Catwoman -- minus the mask of course. She also put her booty on full display ... along with her zippered leather underwear.

NYC Chopper Crash Ill-Fated Copter Was Featured in Safety Video!!!

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The chopper used in the ill-fated New York City tour that crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday was once featured in a safety video for the tour company ... and it's now quite unsettling to watch.

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The eerie video is on the company’s homepage ... under a section titled "Why Choose Us" where its purported safety record is touted while showing the ill-fated chopper being inspected, according to FOX News.

As TMZ reported ... the Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV came apart midair and plummeted into the water, killing all aboard -- the same make and model that was seen crashing into the water from multiple angles.

Conor McGregor Sweet Love Makes Sweet Music ... See You at the Grammys!!!

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Conor McGregor says he's stoked to have girl group Sweet Love on his label's roster ... and, he's got Grammy gold on the brain.

ICYMI ... Conor -- who started the record label Greenback Records last year -- recently signed Sweet Love, a musical quartet boasting more than 1 million followers on TikTok.

The UFC fighter and businessman tells TMZ ... "I am proud and excited for Sweet Love - they are headed for mega stardom."

Missy Elliott @ Coachella Talk About Robots in Disguise!!! Goes Full-On Transformer

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Missy Elliott put on a showstopping set at the opening night of Coachella ... which included coming out as a freaking Transformer!

The crowd went nuts when ME went from robot to superstar right before their eyes as she performed her 2019 track "Throw it Back."

And in pure Missy Elliott fashion ... her set was filled with pyrotechnics and eye-popping visuals as she commanded the stage on night one.

Lady Gaga Are You Little Monsters Not Entertained?!? Dazzles Night One of Coachella

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Lady Gaga was the headliner for a jam-packed opening night of Coachella ... and the superstar didn't disappoint the crowd of thousands!

Gaga did several costume changes in a flash -- from her in the dirt with skeletons, to being lifted by her dancers while being dressed in white feathers -- while rocking on a stage that kept changing as she belted her hits.

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Gaga rocked the fest through a storyline with numbers that included "Bloody Mary," "Judas," "Abracadabra," "Poker Face," "Disease," "Papparazi," "Killah," "Born This Way," "Shallow," and "Bad Romance."

Coachella Meets 'White Lotus' Patrick Schwarzenegger Jams Out to Lisa's Set in The Valley!!!

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11:20 AM PT -- Patrick Schwarzenegger shared his view from Lisa's killer set last night ... posting on his Instagram that his wild moved in the pit had a lot to do with the cocktail he drank.

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BTW, we're gonna assume the cocktail didn't have any poisonous fruit in it. 👀

It's highly unlikely the next season of "The White Lotus" will take place at Coachella ... but we kinda got a glimpse of what they could look like Friday night at the music fest!

Patrick Schwarzenegger and his fiancé, Abby Champion, were spotted rocking out in the front row of his costar Lisa's set ... and it was clear he was having a blast.

PS and Lisa -- who, in addition to being an actress, is a member of the K-pop group Blackpink -- were in this season of HBO series ... which just had its shocking conclusion last weekend!