Matthew Perry Was 'So Desperate' for Addiction Solution ... Wanted a Wife & Kids Before Death

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Matthew Perry's family is reflecting on the late actor's hopes before his untimely death at the age of 54 ... sharing the "Friends" star was eager to start a family of his own.

According to his mom, Suzanne, who sat down with the rest of Matthew's family for an interview with "TODAY" for the first anniversary of his death, her son was "so desperate for a solution" to his ongoing addiction problems ... as he felt "it was time" for him to have a wife and kids.

Suzanne suggested these personal goals led Matthew to seek out mental health treatment -- including ketamine infusion therapy -- which MP's mom said had a "frightening aspect" to his medication.

'Stranger Things' Real-Life Byers Home on Airbnb ... After Upside Down Remodel!!!

"Stranger Things" fans are about to feel upside down ... one of the famed sets from the Netflix drama is finally available to rent on Airbnb.

Check it out ... the Hawkins home of the Byers family -- played by Winona Ryder, Noah Schnapp, and Charlie Heaton -- has been transformed into a "Stranger Things" rental.

The home, located in Fayetteville, GA and used for exterior shots during filming for seasons 1 through 3 of the supernatural series, has kept its "Stranger Things" roots after being listed and sold back in 2022.

Matthew Perry Family Speaks on 1-Year Death Anniversary ... Warns Enablers, 'You're Going Down, Baby'

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Matthew Perry's family got together to talk about the "Friends" star one year after his death.

Matthew's stepfather, "Dateline's" Keith Morrison, his mom, Suzanne Morrison, along with 3 of his sisters, sat down with "Today's" Savannah Guthrie to reveal what they believe were critical factors in Matthew's death.

Madeline, one of Matthew's sisters, made the point that Matthew might not have even been aware he had relapsed. He was coming off a stretch of sobriety during and after his book tour, and was taking ketamine for therapeutic purposes. Perry then started getting ketamine on the black market and was taking massive doses on his own.

TMZ TV Hot Take Paris Hilton Calls Her Pop Star Era 'Iconic' ... After Star-Studded Show!!!

Paris Hilton is on cloud nine after sliving during her concert at the Hollywood Palladium ... proving a socialite with the right resources can live out their pop star dream.

The "Simple Life" star performed a 17-song set in front of a star-studded crowd ... where Kim Kardashian, Kelly Osbourne, and Harry Jowsey were all in attendance. Paris made the night a memorable one for fans, as not only did she host a meet and greet after the show ... but she also had Meghan Trainor join her on stage for a performance of "Chasin'."

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While Paris was quick to call the show the "most iconic" of her life ... not everyone was entirely sold on this new era of hers.

Watch the video ... the "TMZ TV" crew breaks down Paris' big gig and weighs in on her new music, hinting one song may've shown the heiress' age a bit.

Check your local listings for when TMZ is on in your area or catch up on past episodes!

Teresa Giudice Checks Out A Restaurant w/ Daughter ... Thinking About Opening Italian Joint!!!

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Teresa Giudice's family time wasn't all fun and games ... 'cause she and her daughter Gia went out for a girls afternoon -- to tour a restaurant they might buy!

The reality television star stepped out with Gia Saturday to check out a restaurant in New Jersey ... and, they admitted it's not just their idea of a fun time -- they're actually thinking about opening an Italian restaurant using a bunch of family recipes.

Gia points out her mom has multiple best-selling cookbooks full of recipes the fam could use ... enough for a Cheescake Factory-sized menu!

Bill Maher Kamala, You need a Sister Souljah Moment to Win!!!

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Bill Maher has already predicted Kamala Harris will win the election, but he's clearly getting nervous because he thinks Harris is ignoring what she needs to do to close the deal.

The 'Real Time' host called what she needs a "Sister Souljah" moment. You may have read or recall ... after the L.A. Riots in 1992, Sister Souljah said, "If there are any good white people, I haven't met them," followed by, "If Black people kill Black people everyday, why not have a week and kill white people?"

Bill says -- and he's right -- Clinton seized the moment and rebuked the rapper, and he was viewed as courageous for taking a stage against someone under his tent. As Bill put it, it was an easy win and voters responded.

TMZ TV Hot Take Mel Gibson Slams Kamala Harris' IQ ... Not Impressed With Her 'Track Record'

Mel Gibson has made it clear he's not voting for Kamala Harris come November 5 ... the actor took shots at the Vice President's IQ, comparing it to "a fence post."

The Oscar winner doled out his unfiltered opinion about the Presidential hopeful while at LAX this week ... calling out Harris' "miserable track record," going as far as to accuse the VP of having "no policies to speak of."

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Though, Gibson himself noted his political stance shouldn't surprise anyone ... he notably did not endorse Donald Trump in either 2016 or 2020. However, he joins Amber Rose, Kid Rock, Hulk Hogan, Zachary Levi, and others who've voiced their support for 45 ahead of Election Day.

'Power Rangers' Mighty Morphin Memorabilia ... Costumes, Filming Miniature & More!!!

Go Go "Power Rangers" fans ... and, grab your wallet 'cause there's a whole lot of show memorabilia up for sale.

The largest auction of Power Rangers memorabilia -- totaling just over 700 unique lots -- including iconic props, costumes, and much more is officially online ... with many of the lots currently on sale.

If you're looking for an authentic Halloween costume for next year, check out real costumes worn by Pink Ranger Kimberly, Blue Ranger Billy, Yellow Ranger Trini and Green Ranger Tommy -- prices currently ranging from $875 to right around $2,500.

Liam Payne Fate of Final TV Project in Limbo ... After Singer's Sudden Death

Liam Payne had a major TV project in the works before his sudden death last week ... and now the series' fate is unclear, TMZ has learned.

Sources tell TMZ ... producers for "Building the Band" -- a singing competition series set to debut on Netflix -- were "shocked and saddened" to learn of the One Direction alum's unexpected death.

Liam -- along with AJ McLean, Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland -- had already wrapped filming the show ... though, the show's premiere date was never announced.

Nic Cage First Look at 'Spider-Man Noir' Costume ... The Amazing Spider-Man Stunt Double!!!

Nicolas Cage's "Spider-Man Noir" is gonna look tall, dark and handsome on the set of his new TV show ... but, fans will have to wait a little longer to see Nic in the costume -- 'cause there are only pics of his stunt double so far.

Photos and video from the set of 'Noir' have leaked ... with the alternate version of Spider-Man standing atop an old jalopy, ready to beat down on some bad guys.

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Check out the pics ... the lovable black-and-white antihero from the 'Spiderverse' films is clad in his traditional outfit -- looking like a mish-mashed Spider-Man/Batman hybrid. He's got a ski mask, goggles, combat boots, trench coat and trademark fedora on -- less spandex and more steampunk, we gotta say.

Kim Kardashian Ryan Murphy Made all the Dif in Menendez Decision

Kim Kardashian is thrilled the Menendez bros have a shot at freedom, and she's singling out Ryan Murphy as a judicial influencer who got the D.A. to act.

Fact is ... there was a hearing set for Erik and Lyle Menendez to make their case long before Murphy's 'Monsters' dropped on Netflix. But L.A. County D.A. George Gascón did make a point that he accelerated the process because of public interest in the wake of the documentary -- presumably he's referring to the Paramount doc.

As for Kim, she was effusive ... "Thank you, George Gascon, for revisiting the Menendez brothers' case and righting a significant wrong."

Kim Kardashian No Objection Here ... Matches Power Suit With Ferrari!!!

Kim Kardashian is bringing white-hot heat to the set of Ryan Murphy's "All's Fair" ... rocking a power suit that perfectly matches her on-set Ferrari.

Check it out ... the reality TV star was once again spotted on the set of Ryan's new Hulu series ... an ensemble legal drama about an all-female team of divorce attorneys.

Kim, who plays one of the aforementioned lawyers, looks right at home rolling up to set in a form-fitting white suit paired with a tan Birkin bag and black shades.

Actor Ron Ely Dead at 86 ... Star of 'Tarzan' TV Show

Ron Ely -- star of the 1960s TV show -- "Tarzan" has died ... this, according to a statement from his daughter Wednesday.

Ely's daughter, Kirsten, tells TMZ he passed away at home at the age of 86 peacefully surrounded by family on September 29th ... and went on to pay an emotional tribute to him in a lengthy IG post, remembering him as one of the greatest men to ever live -- and, a personal idol of hers.

She says her dad always brought a wave of positivity with him wherever he went ... saying his life story was one of relentless perseverance to do what was right, adding she's doing her best to walk in her father's footsteps.

Tradwife Gretchen Adler 'SNL' Was Spot On ... But Shocked They Parodied Me!!!

TikTok tradwife Gretchen Adler is laughing off the "Saturday Night Live" impression of her ... admitting she was impressed with how accurate they were with their take.

We caught up with Gretchen after 'SNL' poked fun at the "tradwife" lifestyle -- a decision to practice traditional gender roles in marriage -- with a skit roasting different TikTok personalities ... including "Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper and surprise serenader Harry Daniels.

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However, Gretchen made it clear she has no hard feelings about the bit ... noting she was first alerted to Heidi Gardner's "hilarious" impression of her thanks to tags on social media.

Kim Kardashian Crazy Curves in Teeny Bikini!!! Bday Filming With Family

Kim Kardashian was grinding on her birthday, but she didn’t forget to turn up the glam factor with a super sexy outfit for the work occasion.

The reality queen turned heads on her big 4-4 Monday, rocking her eye-popping curves in a tiny silver bikini on the set of a top-secret filming project in Malibu -- making sure to steal the spotlight from her family, who were also there as the cameras rolled.

Kim looked absolutely stunning, raising temperatures in a sarong cover-up that wasn’t doing much to obscure that iconic bum.

'Baywatch' Star Michael Newman Dead at 68

Michael Newman, best known for his role as lifeguard Mike "Newmie" Newman on "Baywatch," has died ... 18 years after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

He died from heart complications Sunday night, surrounded by family and friends -- with the tragic news confirmed Tuesday by his friend Matt Felker, who helmed Hulu's recent "Baywatch" documentary.

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Matt told PEOPLE, "I got to see Mike the last time he was conscious, and he looked [at] me and in typical Mike fashion said, 'You're just in time.'" Felker also posted a lengthy tribute to Michael on his IG.