Bowen Yang I'm Sorry, Ariana ... For Open-Mouth 'SNL' Kiss!!!

Ariana Grande just got a major apology from her "Wicked" costar Bowen Yang, who’s apparently still cringing over that smooch they shared in an 'SNL' sketch last month.

On Wednesday’s episode of the "Las Culturistas" podcast, Bowen said he just had to apologize to her for opening his mouth "too much" during their kiss -- and the star agreed, admitting she was left shaking afterward, but not in a bad way ... more in a "disarming" way.

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It was all laughs from there -- Bowen kept on apologizing, but Ariana assured him she had no hard feelings.

Amanda Bynes My Weight-Loss Journey Update!!!

Amanda Bynes is hitting some big milestones on her health journey, revealing she’s shed some of the weight she gained during her mental health struggles.

The former child star shared an IG Story post Tuesday showing her step-counter app, which tracked an impressive 14,895 steps, covering 6.6 miles and burning 481 calories -- way more than she needed for the day!

Amanda was thrilled with her progress, celebrating being down 6 pounds to 154 lbs after previously weighing 160 lbs ... following a tough period where she gained over 20 lbs due to depression.

Teddi Mellencamp Husband Edwin Arroyave Refers to 'Dark Days' ... After Divorce News

Teddi Mellencamp's husband posted an inspirational message about getting through the "dark days" ... this just a day after Teddi announced she was filing for divorce.

Edwin Arroyave -- Teddi's husband of more than a decade -- shared a post-workout selfie outside hot yoga this morning with a message to supporters who aren't always inspired or motivated to train.

Arroyave says this is where habits and ritual come into play ... saying they help people stay motivated in the workout journeys.

Kamala Harris Face-to-Face w/ Maya Rudolph on 'SNL' ... Fires 'Door' Joke at Trump

Kamala Harris took a break from serious campaigning to have some lighthearted fun ... receiving raucous applause during the last "Saturday Night Live" before the election.

The VP stopped by Studio 8H at 30 Rockefeller Plaza for Saturday night's cold open ... appearing in the mirror across from Maya Rudolph -- who has portrayed the veep on and off since 2020.

Ya gotta watch the clip for yourself ... after a pretty generic opening with Dana Carvey, Andy Samberg and other 'SNL' stars playing their usual characters, MR says she just wants to chat with someone who understands what she's going through -- a Black and Southeast Asian woman and former prosecutor running for President of the U.S.A.

TMZ TV HOT TAKES SEINFELD RIPS PRIVATE SCHOOL OVER ELECTION CODDLING

Jerry Seinfeld deserves a round of applause for his disgust with a New York private school offering students a day off on account of the election results ... that's our TMZ Hot Take from this crazy story.

Check out the clip from "TMZ Live" ... Harvey and Charles totally agree with Jerry that it's ridiculous for a school to coddle students by allowing them to stay home if they're down in the dumps over who won an election they are too young to vote in.

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What's more, we even make the case that this is the school projecting unwarranted fears onto the kids ... who really only care about getting the day off, and not the actual election results.

Tori Spelling Check Out My Belly Bling ... Flaunts Midriff Piercings!!!

Tori Spelling's showing off some new bling ... baring her abs in a crop top -- with a pair of piercings stuck into her side.

The actress stepped out in Los Angeles with her daughter, Stella, earlier this week ... and -- while leaving Taco Bell with a bunch of goodies -- photogs captured the star's stomach piercings.

Check it out ... TS has two studs arranged diagonally on her tummy -- glittering as she leaves the fast-food joint with a bag under her arm and drinks in hand.

Teddi Mellencamp 'Real Housewives' Star Says She's Getting Divorced

Teddi Mellencamp says she's getting a divorce ... splitting with her husband of more than a decade, Edwin Arroyave -- adding she's speaking out to stop any unfounded rumors.

The reality television star announced the news in a post to her Instagram ... saying she came to the decision to file after a great deal of consideration.

She goes on to say her kids are her priority ... and, she will take every step to ensure their care and privacy during the split.

Actor Alan Rachins Dead at 82 ... Starred in 'L.A. Law,' 'Showgirls'

Alan Rachins -- an actor best known for a pair of popular '90s TV shows -- has died ... according to reports.

The actor passed away in his sleep from heart failure early Saturday morning according to The Hollywood Reporter which cites his wife, actress Joanna Frank.

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Rachins got his start on the screen in the mid-1970s ... appearing in bit roles in a number of shows and TV movies. His big break came in in 1986 when his brother Steven Bochco -- a famed TV producer -- cast him as Douglas Brackman, Jr. in the hit legal drama "L.A. Law."

TMZ TV HOT TAKE J LO RIPS TRUMP OVER MSG RALLY

Jennifer Lopez is ripping Donald Trump for what she says was a divisive rally in New York ... but will her emotional rebuke make a difference in the election?

We dove into J Lo's passionate speech from a Kamala Harris event during a segment on "TMZ Live" ... and examined what it means, or doesn't, in terms of votes.

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Some in the office think it's unfair for J Lo to go after Trump for a racist joke a comedian made at his Madison Square Garden rally ... because DT wasn't the one who said it.

One thing we can all agree on ... the Trump campaign screwed up by inviting Tony Hinchcliffe to have a speaking role so close to Election Day.

Kendall & Kylie Jenner Recreate Iconic 'Lizzie McGuire' Scene For Halloween!!!

Hey now, hey now! Kendall and Kylie Jenner made fans' dreams come true with their joint Halloween getup -- bringing "The Lizzie McGuire Movie" finale to life more than 2 decades later.

In the 2003 movie, Hilary Duff plays Lizzie, a middle-schooler on a trip to Rome who’s mistaken for Italian pop star Isabella, leading to an epic stage performance of "This Is What Dreams Are Made Of." As you can see, Kendall and Kylie totally nailed it, lip-synching the classic tune on social media Thursday ... giving fans a huge dose of nostalgia.

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Kylie fully embraced her pop star moment as Isabella, belting out the track and giving Kendall’s Lizzie an encouraging look to join in the fun.

Rob Kardashian's Daughter Scores Major Points With Kobe Bryant Costume ... Dad Couldn't Be Happier!!!

Rob Kardashian's daughter Dream is proving to be quite the Los Angeles sports fan ... dressing as the late Kobe Bryant for Halloween 2024.

The reality TV star posted his 7-year-old's getup on Instagram Thursday, making it clear the little one's tribute to the NBA legend got his stamp of approval.

In the upload, Dream is wearing Kobe's jersey, decked out in head-to-toe Lakers gold ... even practicing her free throws in a couple shots.

Josh & Heather Altman Leaving 'Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles' ... After Over a Decade on the Show

Josh Altman is sold on a new chapter, as he and his realtor wife, Heather Altman, are exiting "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" ... TMZ has learned.

Production sources tell TMZ … the couple decided to leave the Bravo show after season 15 -- which aired earlier this summer -- choosing to spend more time with their kids ... without cameras around all the time.

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Josh and Heather became staples on the reality hit, selling over $7 billion worth of real estate while on the show. Of the pair, Heather was the first to join 'MDLLA' ... she initially appeared on the show's 3rd season in 2008.

Halloween 2024 'Today' Crew Says ... Ghoul Morning America!!! 👻

America's morning TV hosts are kicking off Halloween with their wildest, creepiest costumes ... and, as usual, the crew over at NBC's "Today" show went all out.

Hoda and Jenna were headed straight into "Titanic" waters as Jack and Rose, while Al Roker summoned his inner "Beetlejuice" -- and yeah, he nailed it!

Dylan Dreyer kept the "Beetlejuice" vibes going, diving into character as Winona Ryder’s Lydia Deetz -- goth 'tude and all!

'The Walking Dead' Special FX Artist Greg Nicotero's Tricks For Creating Halloween Gore

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Greg Nicotero, one of the masters of Hollywood's goriest special effects makeup, is spilling his top tricks to get you ready for Halloween -- using stuff from your own home!

TMZ caught up with Greg at LAX and grilled him about how to nail the full zombie look from his iconic work on "The Walking Dead" -- and he revealed latex is your best friend for achieving that perfect shriveled appearance.

Greg shared some seriously creative tips that we never even thought of ... including one food staple you can use to go all-out with your zombie face makeup.

Actress Teri Garr Dead at 79 ... Known for 'Young Frankenstein,' 'Tootsie'

Actress Teri Garr, best known for her work in "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," has died ... following a lengthy battle with multiple sclerosis.

The comedy legend died in Los Angeles Tuesday ... over 2 decades after she first revealed her MS diagnosis, which she detailed at length in her autobiography, "Speedbumps: Flooring It Through Hollywood."

She also suffered from an aneurysm in 2006 ... later retiring from acting altogether 5 years later in 2011.

Ian Somerhalder Acting Is In The Rearview Mirror ... Farm Livin' Is the Life for Me

Don’t expect to see Ian Somerhalder onscreen again any time soon -- he's put acting on the back burner for now, with no plans to jump back in.

At the Environmental Media Association Awards Gala, Ian came clean about soaking up every inch of his laid-back farm life with actress wife Nikki Reed and their 2 young kids -- so much so, that he believes his entertainment career is officially "in the rearview mirror."

Ian did pause a bit on those thoughts, though -- he mentioned to PEOPLE he recently regained the rights to "V Wars," the 2019 sci-fi series he and Nikki starred in together ... but he's not quite sure how they'd bring it back to life in the form of another show.