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Jimmy Kimmel’s back and everyone’s cheering -- even a bunch of A-listers signed a letter of support for him after ABC tried to bench him ... and yep, Ethan Hawke’s in the mix too!

Ethan hit the stage during Jimmy’s return this week, calling him a hero and flashing the ACLU-backed letter signed by 400 celebs defending his right to speak.

The actor was all smiles on stage on Kimmel's second night back on the air Wednesday, telling Jimmy man-to-man that signing the letter was one of the greatest privileges of his life.

"South Park" released a brand-new episode after a week-long delay ... and they put FCC Chairman Brendan Carr in the hospital with a parasitic infection.

The new episode, titled "Conflict of Interest," sees Carr in the hospital with toxoplasmosis from cat feces -- and doctors say he may lose his freedom of speech if the parasite goes to his head.

Carr is visibly upset about this -- which is all the irony 'SP' wants viewers to see, considering he pressured ABC into taking Jimmy Kimmel off the air over his comments about the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect ... a move Kimmel and many supporters flagged as a direct violation of the First Amendment.

Carr is targeted at multiple points throughout the episode as Donald Trump attempts to trick Satan into aborting the baby they're expecting together with Plan B and more -- but those traps end up hurting Carr rather than Satan.

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Hit the comment section as Babcock, Mojo, Lucas, Edward and the whole crew break down the most important topics of the day ... and we'll be interacting with viewers throughout the program between 1 PM and 2 PM PT.

So tune in, make fun of us, share your two cents, sound off about your favorite team ... nothing is out of bounds.

Sean "Diddy" Combs is getting another bite at the apple ... his attorneys will be in court today arguing to overturn his conviction on 2 federal counts of the Mann Act.

Diddy's legal team is asking Judge Arun Subramanian to change Diddy's Mann Act conviction to an acquittal or give him a new trial. Federal prosecutors are opposed to both.

As you know, the Mann Act prohibits the transportation of individuals across state lines for the purposes of prostitution.

Kim Kardashian knows how to make heads turn -- and last night was no exception as all eyes were on her hourglass figure in a bodysuit at her SKIMS/Nike launch party.

The SKIMS co-founder showed up at the celebrity-studded NYC event looking like a million bucks in her sheer gray catsuit, exposing her bra underneath with a matching durag.

Kim was celebrating her new collab with Nike called the NikeSkims collection, which officially kicks off Friday, offering high-end sports apparel.

Billie Eilish is gaining a sister!

Her singer-songwriter brother and collaborator FINNEAS is engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Claudia Sulewski, the happy couple announced Wednesday.

Check out their adorable Instagram post -- the pair are all cozied up together on a scenic hilltop as they celebrate their engagement and show off her cushion-cut diamond sparkler.

Kris Jenner always wants what's best for her kiddos -- even if that means tricking them into a blind date!

That's what Kim Kardashian said happened years ago when she was sent on what she thought was a job interview set up by her momager -- only to realize the guy totally thought they were on a date.

She recalled the awkward incident during Wednesday's episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" ... noting she was well-prepared to discuss her aspirations with an unnamed TV exec -- so prepared, she brought a résumé.

Jimmy Rollins says there's no need for sweeping helmet changes in the MLB in wake of Tuesday's David Fry incident ... telling TMZ Sports that while the scene was unfortunate, a facemask mandate is just not necessary at this point.

Fry, if you missed it, terrifyingly took a 99.6 MPH fastball to the face during the Guardians vs. Tigers game ... and after he was rushed to the hospital with some painful injuries, plenty of baseball fans wondered whether it was time for some alterations to batters' headgear.

But when we got Rollins out at LAX on Wednesday, the former National League MVP said he hopes Rob Manfred keeps things status quo.

Before this lil' brown haired girlie turned into an American actress, she was just singing at events in Longmeadow, Massachusetts ... and playing Dorothy for her high school seniors' performance of "The Wizard of Oz ..."

You may recognize her from a couple shows, such as "One Life to Live." And in 2022, she rose to mainstream fame with her portrayal in "White Lotus." She knows how to sound off the sirens -- especially when she's working with Hollywood icon Julianne Moore.

Another popular show she's been in? "The Perfect Couple!"

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Forget scary and spooky this Halloween! From glass slippers to wicked queens ... princesses and villains are about to take center stage.

Whether you're channeling fairy tale classics like Cinderella and Snow White, or your more villainous side, these costumes will have you ruling the night like it's your own enchanted kingdom. And the best part? They're all just a click away on Amazon -- so you can live out your full-on fairy tale fantasy without spending a royal fortune.

Your wish has been granted with this sexy Arabian Princess costume.

Is it Thursday ... Or is THIRSTday?! Either way professional dancers Sasha Farber and Julianne Hough are dukin' it out in their white tanks, but which sexy star are you handing the Mirror Ball trophy to? They're both bringin' the heat, but the question here is:

Who'd You Rather?!

VOTE NOW!

D4vd was making lots of money by the time he was finishing up high school ... because he was just 17 years old when he signed a record deal that started to line his pockets with a multi-million dollar advance.

TMZ did some digging and found D4vd's minors contract he signed with Darkroom and Interscope Records ... which was filed in court.

D4vd put pen to paper in September 2022, when he was 17, and the deal called for him to be paid at least a $3 million advance for an EP, an album, and various other deliverables.

Addison Rae is showing lots of skin on tour ... and she's giving folks a clear view of her buns.

Check out these photos Addison just posted on social media ... the singer is showing off her cheeks in a revealing leather bikini bottom.

Seems like Addison was feeling how she looked from the back ... because she whipped out her phone to snap a mirror selfie and then blasted the image out on the internet.

Addison also shared a photo from the crowd from a recent show ... and as you can see, she's dancing seductively and wearing nothing but some lingerie.

"Love on the Spectrum" star Dani Bowman is ripping President Trump for claiming Tylenol use among pregnant mothers is linked to autism ... and she's got a couple middle fingers she's extending his way.

We got the Netflix reality star at LAX and our photog asked her about Trump's recent autism announcement.

Dani says Trump isn't qualified to weigh in on the potential causes of autism ... and as far as she's concerned, autism is genetic.

Jimmy Kimmel came back to late night this week with record-breaking numbers following his suspension from ABC.

"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" landed 6.26 million total viewers on Tuesday night's broadcast, according to the network. The haul marks the show's largest regularly scheduled audience in more than 10 years, dating back to March 12, 2015. Remember, that's despite preemptions across nearly a quarter of U.S. households.

Among adults age 18-49, the late-night host scored a 0.87 rating -- also its highest since 2015. Kimmel's monologue further fueled the comeback, notching more than 26 million views across YouTube and social media.

Sophia Hutchins did not have any alcohol or drugs in her bloodstream when she died in a vehicle accident in Los Angeles over the summer, TMZ has learned.

Hutchins was a publicist and longtime friend of Caitlyn Jenner. The L.A. County Coroner performed an autopsy on her after her horrifying crash near Caitlyn's Malibu home in July.

According to the medical examiner's report, obtained by TMZ, Hutchins came up clean for alcohol and drugs, with the exception of her initial test for benzodiazepines, an anti-anxiety drug. But further testing determined benzos were not detected in her system.