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When it rains, it pours ... and Lukas Gage is going through an emotional tsunami right now ... the actor broke down talking to Trisha Paytas about losing his grandmother and reuniting with his dad, all in the middle of his divorce from Chris Appleton.

On Thursday's "Just Trish" podcast release, Lukas said ... "I think part of this book was having forgiveness, and I think that you can only love to the extent that you were taught to love, and I think I humanized my dad."

The 30-year-old "Euphoria" star revealed his dad drifted away from him and his family after Lukas' teenage years. According to Lukas, his dad got remarried without telling them and started a whole new family. Lukas hadn't spent more than 2 minutes in the same room with his dad since.

Shaquille O'Neal on Thursday night addressed the bombshell arrests associated with current and former NBA players ... and he didn't hold back, saying he was "ashamed" of the guys for putting themselves in the situation.

Just hours after Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones and Terry Rozier were taken into custody for their alleged roles in illegal sports betting and rigged gambling schemes ... O'Neal chided the trio while on the set of "Inside the NBA."

O'Neal told his colleagues he's not a saint -- admitting he partakes in gambling from time to time -- but he added, "I'm ashamed that those guys would put their families and their careers in jeopardy."

Wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Fame inductee Abdullah the Butcher has reportedly been hospitalized.

Booking agent Steve Stasiak shared the news on social media Thursday, revealing he suffered from unspecified "serious health issues."

He also encouraged fans to come together to send "prayers, positive thoughts, and strength his way."

Bad Bunny just keeps racking up the wins -- and probably driving his haters nuts -- after snagging the "Best Artist of the 21st Century" award at the Latin Billboard Awards.

Check out his big moment ... Bad Bunny hit the stage Thursday as legendary Puerto Rican actress Rita Moreno handed him his milestone trophy after praising him for being an artist with immense "strength and passion."

As for the "DtMF" hitmaker, he agreed he's worked hard to reach this pinnacle point in his career -- but doesn't forget to mention his team hustling there right alongside him, or the other Latin music artists also driving the genre to the mainstream.

Allen Iverson is offering up NBA advice to Cooper Flagg ... and as a former No. 1 overall pick who went on to become a Hall of Famer -- the Dallas Mavericks star sure would be wise to listen up!!

The Answer doled out several tips to this year's top draft selection while chatting with TMZ Sports just before Flagg's Wednesday night debut.

Iverson's first bit of guidance was straightforward ... as he implored Flagg to take things "one day at a time."

Electric duo LMFAO -- made up of Redfoo and Sky Blu -- stormed the music charts with their hit songs "Party Rock Anthem" and "Sexy And I Know It" back in 2009.

In 2012, they went their separate ways to focus on solo careers -- and have yet to reunite for a PARTY!

"Party rock is in the house tonight. Everybody just have a good time. And we gon' make you lose your mind. We just wanna see you, Shake that!"

Grab your boots and walk right up to this sexy star flashin' her daisy dukes! Can you guess which Hollywood hottie put her rockin' bod on display in these eye-popping shots?!

She snapped the photos in Nashville, Tennessee -- she's a retired professional wrestler most known for her tenure in WWE from 2011 - 2017. She's now a model and actress.

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Before "Wicked: For Good" flies into theaters ... grab some of these wickedly wonderful collabs with your favorite toy companies before they fly off the shelves.

From Mattel to LEGO, stock up on enchanting items to add some Oz-inspired fun to your life, whether you're a young "Wicked" fan or have been there since the beginning. From collector dolls to intricate sets, there's sure to be something that will leave you spellbound!

Mattel is back with another iconic "Wicked" collab and a line of dolls inspired by the new film. With the Wicked: For Good Glinda Collectible Doll, you can relive the moment that Glinda receives her bubble in her true-to-movie satin bodice with organza and taffeta skirt.

Doug Martin apparently suffered from a pretty serious mental health episode months before his death ... with a new report claiming he jumped out of a 2nd story window and got into a physical altercation with some police officers.

The San Francisco Chronicle made the claim in a new article published Wednesday, citing reports from the Alameda County Sheriff's Office ... reporting Martin was put on an involuntary psychiatric hold back in August.

According to the Chronicle, Martin checked into Tranquility Rehab Center in Castro Valley in August ... and, they say he tested positive for cocaine and methamphetamines when he arrived.

The Trump administration has changed the White House website's official timeline of the building ... using it as an opportunity to dunk on the last three Democrats to live there.

Here's the deal ... there's a timeline on the White House's official website which lays out the different renovations -- from the building's initial construction at the end of the 18th century to President Donald Trump's newest project, a $250 million grand ballroom many Democrats are decrying.

However, several of the new additions aren't about the architecture at all, but instead what past presidents decided to do there ... beginning with a debrief on President Bill Clinton's cheating scandal with Monica Lewinsky, which resulted in his impeachment.

Bon Jovi fans livin' on the prayer that Richie Sambora will tour with the band next year are going to be crushed ... 'cause TMZ has learned a full reunion isn't in the group's future.

Here's the deal ... after Bon Jovi announced their "Forever" tour scheduled for next summer, fans flocked to social media, totally convinced the group would bring Richie back for a show or two.

However, sources with direct knowledge tell us fans who are trying to "Never Say Goodbye" to Sambora are delusional ... because we're told such a reunion isn't going to happen. Ever.

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be without one of their best bullpen pieces for the World Series ... because Alex Vesia is taking a step back from the team to deal with what the team is calling a "deeply personal family matter."

The organization announced the news via a public statement Thursday afternoon ... writing that Alex and his wife Kayla are navigating this difficulty. The team is sending thoughts to the Vesias during this troubling time.

While the Dodgers didn't say what the personal matter is, we do know Kayla's pregnant with the couple's first child -- with Kayla looking ready to give birth any day in photos taken on the field after the Dodgers advanced to the World Series. It's unclear if that is at all related to his absence from the team.

11:32 AM PT -- We spoke to Isabelle Tate's agent, who tells us Tate passed away peacefully in her sleep.

We're told Isabelle suffered from Charcot-Marie-Tooth, a rare progressive neuromuscular disease which confined her to a wheelchair. Her agent says the disease affects the legs but can also affect internal organs such as the lungs and heart. Because of the disease, Tate had basically given up on her dream of acting ... until she got the 9-1-1 role -- her first big booking which was just perfect for her.

Tate's funeral will take place Friday.

Tragedy has rocked the "9-1-1: Nashville" ... one of the show's young actresses, Isabelle Tate, died shortly after filming an episode.

According to her obituary, the rising star died Sunday at age 23. Her agency, McCray Agency, confirmed the heartbreaking news ... though her cause of death has not been disclosed.

Isabelle played Julie in the pilot of ABC’s newest "9-1-1" spinoff, starring LeAnn Rimes, Chris O’Donnell, and more. Before breaking into acting, she graduated from Middle Tennessee State University.

Friends and family are remembering her online as "full of fire," "a fighter," and "the most caring, loving person."

She was 23.

HGTV stars Eilyn and Ray Jimenez are devastated ... their beloved pup Aria died in what was supposed to be the care of a professional pet-sitter ... who they claim made up a story to cover up the fact their pooch was brutally killed by another canine while they were out of town.

In an IG post this week, the "Divided by Design" couple shared sweet shots of their 12-year-old Shih Tzu ... with a chilling message splashed across the pics -- "If you think your pet is safe with your pet sitter, think again."

In the caption, they said when they got back to their Miami home on August 29 after two days away, their Rover.com pet-sitter was in tears ... claiming Aria had passed away peacefully in her sleep.

"Outer Banks" co-creator and director Jonas Pate is still working on the popular Netflix series ... one day after the news dropped he put his hands on a production assistant and shook her while shouting in her face ... TMZ has learned.

Multiple sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Jonas was present on the set Thursday in Dubrovnik, Croatia, for the filming of the fifth and final season of the show. We're told Netflix never hit pause on the show's production.

Our sources say Jonas remains fully involved in the series currently ... although we're told his demeanor has quieted and the incident between him and the P.A. has not been addressed to the staff or crew.

Federal prosecutors indicated in court documents this month that Chauncey Billups allegedly leaked confidential information about his Trail Blazers to at least one bettor.

Billups appears to be listed as "Co-Conspirator 8" in a now-unsealed indictment filed by feds last week in a New York court.

The clues aren't hard to decipher ... given "Co-Conspirator 8" is described as "an NBA player who played from roughly 1997 to 2014 who went on to become a coach in 2021."