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The 'Big Brother' house just got a whole lot quieter .. and fans are loving it -- Rylie Jeffries, this season’s most controversial houseguest, was booted in a nail-biter 5 to 4 vote.

ICYMI ... Rylie’s been under fire for weeks over his treatment of fellow contestant Katherine Woodman -- with critics calling him "controlling" and "scary." So when his name got called, the fanbase erupted in celebration.

The eviction night was packed with drama -- Mickey Lee, Rylie, and Morgan Pope hit the block, competing in the 'BB Block Buster' to snag safety. Mickey won, leaving Rylie and Morgan vulnerable. After some backstabs and alliance-busting, the vote came down to a razor-thin margin ... and Rylie got the boot.

Fans have been calling for his ouster over alleged "abusive" behavior toward Kat -- but his mom, Michelle Jeffries, told us the narrative's all wrong. She says, "They're stuck in a house with no TV, no radios, no phones. They're getting to know each other on a personal level we don’t understand. He's not some obsessive stalker-type person like everyone is saying. He's got a great heart and wears it on his sleeve."

Still ... Rylie's in for a rude awakening once he’s back in the real world with a phone in his hand -- 'cause the online backlash is brutal. His mom admits he'll be extremely upset and mortified when he finds out.

Ice Spice is sparking major buzz in both the sports and entertainment worlds ... fueling split rumors from her NFL boyfriend Sauce Gardner while igniting whispers of a brand new romance.

The rapper was spotted Monday afternoon leaving West Hollywood hot spot Cecconi's -- not with Sauce -- but with Elite basketball player and TikTok star Diamant Blazi. The two were photographed walking out together.

The sighting has fans talking, with many speculating Ice and Sauce may have cooled things off. The New York Jets star and the "Munch" hitmaker were last seen publicly earlier this summer, but things have looked quiet on the couple front in recent weeks.

Noah Cyrus is done dancing around the family feud rumors -- she says all the outside noise has been nothing but an emotional energy suck.

The singer kept it real in the interview -- yeah, the headlines have been exhausting, but she says the fam’s mastered the art of tuning it out and keeping it at arm’s length.

Noah told PEOPLE that growing up in the spotlight meant headline-making chaos was just part of the package -- so she’s trained herself to tune out the noise.

Ozzy Osbourne knew his time was running out during that final Black Sabbath show -- and made damn sure his last act was a rock ‘n’ roll sendoff for the ages.

Rocker Tom Morello revealed on Chicago’s Q101 radio station that Ozzy walked into the July 5 "Back to the Beginning" farewell show knowing it would be his last -- and just weeks later, the Prince of Darkness was gone at 76.

Morello -- who ran the show as musical director -- said the mission was simple: make that Birmingham gig the greatest day in heavy metal history.

The attorney representing Jaylen Brown's father, Marselles Brown, said in a courtroom minutes ago his client was acting in self-defense during that violent parking lot dispute in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

The lawyer, Arnold Weinstock, told News3LV Marselles only got physical with Cross Tupuola after the youth football coach had pistol-whipped him.

"Everything I know," the attorney said, "and I've known Mr. Brown for quite some time, I do not believe that he initiated anything, and he is telling me that everything that occurred was him trying to defend himself after he was struck."

Addison Rae is proving she's thirsty for more than just "Diet Pepsi" ... the TikTok star-turned-singer has stripped down for her latest campaign, garnering quite a bit of attention.

Check it out ... Addison shows a serious amount of skin in her new advertisement for Lucky Brand, going topless in one jaw-dropping pic from the campaign. AR seductively poses while standing sans a shirt, allowing her bare torso and denim jeans to stand out.

Addison spices things up further by dropping her LB jeans in a different shot ... giving viewers a glimpse of her bare, toned legs.

Hollywood’s having a full-on female takeover this week -- and you already know Sydney Sweeney’s kicking the doors down to lead the charge!

Yup, TMZ Movie Tea’s Jabeen Waheed is dishing the ultimate girly lineup -- and it doesn’t get hotter than this: Sydney Sweeney and Ana de Armas joining forces (yes, together!!!😱) alongside Vanessa Kirby for Ron Howard’s star-studded survival thriller, "Eden."

Next up, Margaret Qualley steps into the trenches as a small-town P.I. in "Honey Don't!" -- with Aubrey Plaza riding shotgun. The unapologetically femme-led, queer thriller is already turning heads ... and the chatter’s only getting louder.

Honorable mentions this week? Samara Weaving pulling off a slick Hulu heist in "Eenie Meanie" … and Dakota Johnson's diving headfirst into heartbreak with the breakup dramedy "Splitsville."

Erik Menendez's stepdaughter Talia is speaking out amid his marathon parole hearing Thursday in California.

Talia -- who's the daughter of Erik's wife Tammi -- hopped on Instagram this afternoon to tell fans she has no update yet other than to say she's "just as anxious" as everyone else about the hearing's outcome. As you know, Erik and his brother Lyle were convicted decades ago for the shotgun murders of their parents, Kitty and Jose Menendez.

Talia is a huge advocate for Erik and Lyle and constantly writes in support of them on her Instagram account. In July, she posted about Erik's kidney stones, saying he was recovering from a 2nd surgery related to his health issue.

Lil Nas X was just booked for battery on a peace officer -- following his late-night escapade that ended with him stark naked and tussling with police officers!!!

TMZ Hip Hop can confirm the "Old Town Road" rapper is currently in custody for the misdemeanor offense at a Van Nuys jail just outside Los Angeles. Nas is currently being held without bail.

We broke the story ... Lil Nas X was spotted by a bystander early this morning wearing nothing but tighty whities and cowboy boots while parading down the middle of a street.

Millie Bobby Brown and hubby Jake Bongiovi just revealed they adopted a baby girl this summer -- and TMZ’s got the shot of them already deep in parent mode.

Check it out -- Millie and Jake traded red carpets for diaper duty in the Hamptons on Tuesday ... pushing a stroller and soaking up the East Coast rays like full-blown parent pros.

No Hollywood glitz here -- just Millie and Jake, dressed down and strolling the streets with their baby girl ... soaking up the simple joys of parenthood, just the two of them.

Lil Nas X is hospitalized after a bizarre scene in L.A. -- he was strolling down the middle of a major street early Thursday morning, wearing only his underwear and cowboy boots!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained video of the "Old Town Road" rapper nearly naked, and floating aimlessly down Ventura Blvd at 4 AM. Someone driving past him recorded Nas, who repeatedly pointed at the camera and muttered something about heading to a party -- and at one point, he placed an orange traffic cone on his head.

Our sources say others in the Studio City area noticed Lil Nas, and thought the whole thing was weird enough to report it to police. As it turns out, several people in the area had reported to LAPD that they saw a nude man walking in the road.

11:30 AM PT -- The Clearwater Police Department said in a statement to TMZ Sports on Thursday the investigation into Hulk Hogan's death remains ongoing.

"We have been in communication with family members -- including his son, Nick, and daughter, Brooke. The unique nature of this case has required us to interview multiple witnesses and seek medical records from a variety of providers, and our detectives continue to do that. All of this takes time."

"The Hogan family has been appreciative of our efforts and our communication with them."

10:32 AM PT -- Hulk Hogan's widow, Sky, confirmed to TMZ Sports the wrestling legend's phrenic nerve was "compromised" during one of his recent surgeries.

She added that an autopsy on Hogan has been done -- but she declined to reveal its results.

Sky also said Hogan's body has not yet been cremated.

Hulk Hogan may have been the victim of medical malpractice -- malpractice that may have cost him his life -- this according to sources connected to the death case.

"Nip/Tuck" star Dylan Walsh may be in some legal hot water after being involved in a terrifying car crash with his family.

The Rumson Police Department tells TMZ ... Charles D. Walsh -- Dylan's real name -- was the person operating the 2022 Ford Explorer that slammed through one utility pole before crashing into another one.

Police say Dylan "was subsequently issued several motor vehicle summonses" after 2 passengers in the car were transported to a medical center with complaints of pain.

Denise Richards is in the middle of a highly contentious divorce ... and she just addressed the matter after weeks of making headlines amid the battle with her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers.

The actress broke her silence on Thursday, posting a vid to Instagram ... thanking her supporters for the kindness amid the split  ... which she kinda talks about while saying the tea was coming later.

As you can see in her video ... Denise kicks off the convo by saying it's been a "sh***y" summer for her ... and she was still in disbelief that she's going through her second divorce -- her first being with Charlie Sheen.

Looks like this sexy star forgot to put her pants on!!! It's Thursday and the thirst traps are flooding in, but do you have what it takes to land on this one?!

We've flashed you plenty of her bikini shots ... The bikini model in question is blonde and found fame through her flourishing Instagram page -- which consists of hot shots like this one! She's worked with top brands like Sports Illustrated and ASOS.

Brent Hinds -- the legendary guitarist who helped put Mastodon on the map -- has died after a motorcycle crash in Atlanta, according to reports.

The band confirmed the news Thursday on Instagram, saying they are in a "state of unfathomable sadness and grief." They added ... "We are heartbroken, shocked, and still trying to process the loss of this creative force. Our hearts are with Brent's family, friends, and fans, and we ask for privacy during this difficult time."

The news comes just months after drama between Brent and the group. Back in March, the band announced they had "mutually decided to part ways" ... but earlier this month, Brent claimed he was actually kicked out.