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Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul -- regarded as one of the best point guards in NBA history -- is retiring.

The NBA star announced his plans to retire following the 2025-26 season on X Saturday morning, along with a compilation of photos from childhood until now, and some clips of the greatest moments of his celebrated career.

Along with the video, he wrote ... "Back in NC!!! What a ride…Still so much left…GRATEFUL for this last one!!" His message comes ahead of his game against the Charlotte Hornets in his home state of North Carolina.

YouTuber and musician Brandon Buckingham has revealed he's been admitted to the ICU for multiple organ failure.

The 30-year-old social star shared the devastating news with fans on X Friday, writing ... "In the ICU, my heart is failing, my lungs are failing, my liver and kidneys are failing. Things are not looking good my friends. I love you guys."

Brandon had told fans Wednesday doctors thought he had tuberculosis, septic pneumonia, and/or liver failure ... and asked them to pray for him. He also shared a photo of himself looking frail with a nasal cannula -- tubing used to deliver oxygen to the nostrils.

Jellybean Johnson -- best known for being a founding member of Prince's band The Time -- has died.

Jellybean -- real name Garry George Johnson -- died suddenly Friday night, his family tells TMZ. The cause of death is currently unknown.

Aside from being the one and only drummer in The Time -- which later changed its name to Morris Day and the Time and the Original 7ven -- the late musician is known for being a leading innovator in what became known as the Minneapolis Sound -- a funk, rock and soul movement in the 1970s and '80s.

Ghislaine Maxwell's keeping a low profile amid the furor surrounding the so-called Epstein Files ... going for a stroll around her prison yard the day after President Trump signed off on the release.

The convicted sex trafficker was photographed walking the grounds of the minimum-security Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Bryan in Texas ... keeping her face covered by an umbrella.

She's dressed casually here -- just a pair of shorts and a T-shirt -- but there's nothing casual about the bombshell list and assorted files regarding her ex, Jeffrey Epstein, that the U.S. Dept. of Justice is now required to release to the public ... the unclassified parts anyway.

Anna Kepner's ex has come forward with harrowing new details about the final moments of her life ... alleging she was involved in a heated confrontation with her 16-year-old stepbrother before her death.

Joshua Tew -- who described Anna as his first love during a new interview with Inside Edition -- said her 14-year-old brother Connor told him about a nasty fight she was allegedly in with her stepsibling in the cabin they all were sharing aboard Carnival's Horizon ship.

Anna and the unnamed brother were allegedly inside the locked cabin ... and according to Joshua, Connor could hear him "yelling at her in a harmful way." Joshua was told the stepsibling even yelled at her to "shut the hell up." There was also some "banging around" heard in the room ... including what the brother believes were chairs being thrown.

There's always some reason or another to celebrate with Hailey Bieber, but this weekend's a big one for her -- because she's turning 29!

We've got a treasure trove of Hailey's hottest shots -- so we put them all together for a birthday gift ... to you!

8:00 AM PST -- Donald Trump is slamming Marjorie Taylor Greene once more after she officially announced her resignation from Congress.

Check out his Truth Social post -- he calls her a traitor and once again accuses her of being upset at him for not returning her phone calls. He also says her association "with the WORST Republican Congressman in decades, Tom Massie of Kentucky," did her in.

Bitterness aside, he adds that he appreciates her previous service to America.

Donald Trump reacted to Marjorie Taylor Greene calling it quits as a member of Congress Friday -- and the president didn't seem bothered at all that his former friend and supporter was leaving, calling the move "great for the country."

Trump spoke by phone with ABC News reporter Rachel Scott last night when he made his first remarks about MTG's resignation from Congress, which she announced earlier in the day.

Trump told Scott, according to her X posts ... "I think it's great news for the country. It's great."

"Wicked" fans were dancing through the movie theater Friday in their cutest Glinda-fied and grungy greenified costumes to watch the big premiere of "Wicked: For Good."

TMZ headed to Los Angeles' iconic The Grove shopping center Friday, and it's safe to say the costumes were wicked good -- just check out our gallery! We even found actress Teala Dunn and her mom ready to watch.

Fans went all out ... from green ponchos and ruffled pink dresses to on-theme green and pink drinks, fans were thrilled to get into character to watch the follow-up to 2024's "Wicked." Extra points go to The Grove for displaying costumes worn by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo during filming and adding a yellow brick leading to the theater.

"Wicked" blew up the box office last year, and it's looking to set a record this year, with a projected $151.5 million opening, per Deadline. Friday's premiere and Thursday's previews already raked in $68.6 million ... which blows last year's sales out of Shiz.

Fans are already raving about "Wicked: For Good" online, giving it a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 96%. Notably, critics are being a bit harder, rating it a 70% as of Saturday morning.

Beloved Italian singer Ornella Vanoni, whose international hits include "Senza Fine" and "L’appuntamento," has died.

Vanoni died from cardiac arrest at her home in Milan, Italy, according to Italian newspaper La Stampa.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her sadness following the news, remembering Vanoni’s "unmistakable voice" and her contribution to Italian arts on X.

Elizabeth Smart’s kidnapper Wanda Barzee never met a camera she didn't like ... and it looks like she loves being a famous criminal ... for proof, look no further than her latest mug shot.

TMZ obtained Wanda's updated photo for Utah's Sex Offender Registry ... and she's cheesing like it's a freaking Christmas card.

Wanda's grinning from ear to ear, showing off her yellow-stained chompers. She stares into the lens with her wild eyes and messy white hair ... and you see the moles on her face and neck.

A Christmas tree lighting ceremony in North Carolina turned into a bullet festival when 2 gunmen exchanged gunfire, injuring 4 people -- including themselves, according to police.

The bullets started flying Friday night at the holiday event in Concord, NC, where locals -- among them young children -- had gathered for the festivities along with the assailants, identified as Nasir Ahmad Bostic and an unnamed juvenile, cops said.

Police say the gun-wielding suspects pumped each other full of lead, while also shooting two other people. The injured were rushed to a hospital, where Bostic, the juvenile and a 17-year-old were listed in critical condition. A fourth person, also 17, was treated and released from the hospital.

"Wicked: For Good" is all the rage this weekend, so we thought what better time to pump out pink and green bikinis. Here's the catch: you gotta vote Who'd You Rather?!

Here's a toughie (but a goodie) for you: Amelia Gray and Emily Ratajkowski ... Amelia's rockin' pink, but does Em Rata's green make you wink?!

As for the hunks?! Chris Appleton and Dom Fenison aren't shying away from sportin' pink n' green trunks! But who's shredded shot makes you wanna funk?!

The Justice Dept. is now charged with releasing the Epstein files, but there's reason to doubt ... and pretty shocking, Trump and Mamdani bro'd down. So we gotta ask ...

As the Formula 1 Grand Prix returns to Las Vegas, the famous Sheri's Ranch is rollin' out an "over-the-top fantasy" bundle for drivers and fans alike!!

TMZ Sports has learned the iconic brothel -- located an hour west of the Vegas strip -- is offering a "Pit Crew Package" for competitors, crew, and spectators on November 22.

The licensed brothel is promising a surreal experience ... including champagne service, hors d’oeuvres, gourmet steak and lobster dinner, and complimentary transportation.

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Black Friday is starting early this year…and instead of just a day of deals, we’ve got a whole week of savings.

Amazon has already kicked off their Black Friday sales by slashing prices on all the necessities for a cozy home this holiday season. Whether you’re getting ready to wrap yourself up in a blanket by the fireplace or want to make your seasonal visitors feel welcome in the guest room, we’ve rounded up everything you’ll need to turn your house into a home. From calming candles to plush mattresses, it’s all on sale right now!

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite -- $125
• Amazon Kindle Colorsoft -- $170
• Serta Perfect Sleeper X Quilted Hybrid Mattress -- $1075
• LAFCO New York Chamomile Lavender Candle -- $65
• Roku Plus Series 65-Inch Smart TV -- $450
• Google Nest Thermostat -- $90
• NEST New York Birchwood Pine Reed Diffuser -- $49
• Amazon Echo Dot Max -- $90
• Linen Closet 1000 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set -- $102
• UGG Ariana Reversible Fleece Blanket -- $127
• Baloo Weighted Blanket -- $185

Waltz up to these stylish shots of Ariana Grande and see if you can tackle the wicked differences! "You'll hang with the right cohorts" after you circle in on all this fabulousness!

Glinda The Good Witch showed up and showed out for the "Wicked: For Good" premiere earlier this week. Grande rocked a black and white gown, definitely the most 'popular' girl in town!

Put your hand up if you know the correct answer!