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Judge Greg Mathis -- who is currently visiting prisons across the U.S. to spread the word of redemption to prisoners and the public -- shares his opinion on the Menendez brothers' plan to do the same ... if they get out, that is.

ICYMI, during the brothers' resentencing hearing earlier this week, retired Judge Jonathan Colby took the witness stand remotely to express interest in accompanying the Menendez bros on a tour to speak with judges who don’t believe redemption is possible.

Check the clip -- Mathis jokingly tells us that former Judge Colby stole his idea ... though he says these two weren't on his own list of high-profile felons, he believes their fame would add to public interest.

Donald Trump's making a killer impression among his followers -- even on death row apparently ... 'cause a prominent serial killer used his last words to encourage POTUS.

Glen Rogers was executed in Florida Thursday ... and, after addressing the audience and thanking his wife for visiting him, he addressed the commander-in-chief.

Rogers said, "President Trump, keep making America great. I’m ready to go" ... he was then executed by lethal injection and died within minutes.

Cassie Ventura says she sought treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder after struggling with her mental health ... getting treatment for traumatic memories.

The singer is being cross-examined in court by Diddy's defense team, and she testified Friday she once spent 45 days at Willow House in Arizona in early 2023 ... explaining therapists there helped her recall memories as part of trauma therapy.

Diddy's defense attorney Anna Estevao said the treatment center works with folks who are experiencing sex compulsion and love addiction ... but Cassie says she was NOT treated for those conditions.

"Big Brother" star Memphis Garrett has been arrested for allegedly owing the state of Florida a whole lotta money -- over $50,000 in taxes collected from his businesses.

The Broward Sheriff's Office confirmed to TMZ he was arrested Thursday on a warrant issued by the Department of Revenue ... and we can confirm he's still locked up -- 'cause his $15,000 bond remains unsatisfied.

According to official documents obtained by TMZ ... Memphis -- real name Robert Garrett -- is charged with a second-degree felony for theft of state funds.

Hulk Hogan wants to breathe new life into Hooters ... with his Real American Brands making a bid to buy the iconic restaurant chain's branding, TMZ Sports has learned.

We're told the WWE legend and his company want to acquire the Hooters intellectual property as part of a mission to take over existing brands that represent what America is all about -- "freedom, grit and good times" -- and bring them back to relevance.

"Hooters is more than just wings and nostalgia -- it's part of the American story," the folks at Real American told us. "We see enormous potential to modernize the brand without losing its bold identity. Under our umbrella, Hooters will return to the spotlight as a symbol of unfiltered Americana -- fun, fearless, and proudly American."

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez arrived at the Cannes Film Festival Thursday ... well, actually, a couple knockoffs did -- 'cause their doppelgangers threw off a ton of people at the event.

The popular festival held in the south of France brought out some of the biggest stars in the world ... and, one couple who just looked like them -- 'cause a pair who bear a passing resemblance to Sanchezos strutted down the carpet for the premiere of "Dossier 137."

Ya need to see the pics for yourself ... the woman's wearing a black-and-white designer dress, dark sunglasses, and she let her glossy hair down -- looking a bit like Bezos' future wife.

Cassie Ventura says she doesn't have any hate in her heart for Diddy ... and she actually has love for their past.

The singer is being cross-examined in court Friday, and Diddy defense attorney Anna Estevao straight-up asked Cassie if she hated Diddy now.

Cassie testified, "I don't hate him."

Cassie Ventura is testifying about a now-imprisoned sex worker who claimed, way back in 2018, he was Diddy's sex slave ... and while everyone thought he was crazy back then, he seems vindicated now.

Diddy's attorney Anna Estevao grilled Cassie about male escort Jonathan Oddi, and a 2013 incident where she suspected Oddi had recorded one of their freak-off encounters. In court, Estevao played an audio recording of Cassie threatening a DJ she believed had possession of that video.

She's heard berating him to prove he really had the video -- "If you have it pull it up or I will kill you, and he will kill you again." The "he" appears to be referring to Diddy.

Cassie Ventura just testified on the stand at the Diddy trial that she once stepped out on the rap mogul with an NFL player.

The 38-year-old made the revelation as a Diddy attorney was questioning her about one of the many toxic encounters she had with her former boyfriend during their tumultuous relationship.

Anna Estevao stated to Cassie that back in 2016, Combs took her phone after he suspected she had been unfaithful to him with an NFL athlete. Cassie testified that she recalled the incident -- but did not reveal the man's identity.

Kendall Jenner's offering roasted peaches on her Instagram these days ... 'cause she's laid out in a new photo shoot, sunning her backside as summer rapidly approaches.

The reality star and tequila mogul posted a few pics of her scantily clad self to her Instagram on Thursday as part of a photo shoot for Calzedonia, a popular shapewear and swimwear brand.

Kendall's enjoying a dip in the shallow water ... her cheeks cresting just above the waves.

A New Orleans woman is under investigation after allegedly living with her 600-pound son's mummified remains for months in a house now deemed a health hazard.

Barbara Hainsworth -- reportedly described by the City of New Orleans as a "mentally disabled elderly woman" -- was visited by municipal code enforcement investigators after neighbors made multiple complaints about the condition of the house.

When New Orleans police officers arrived at the house, they found hoarding conditions -- and the man's body. When asked about the dead body, local reports say Hainsworth explained, "That's my son. He died about nine months ago."

8:57 AM PT -- The jury was shown more text exchanges between Diddy and Cassie, this time from April 2010 regarding freak offs.

A text from Cassie reads ... "I want to talk to you about something tomorrow. Going to sleep. Love you."

Diddy responded ... "Is it going to stress me out? What is it about."

Cassie: "Freak-off. It can wait. It's not a big deal."

Diddy: "Now you don't want to do it anymore. Oh, I already know. You are so predictable."

Cassie: "Really? OK. Since that's definitely what it was, we'll leave it at that then, since I'm so predictable. Have a good night."

Diddy: "Whatever, Baby. I'm not going to play no games with you and you ain't gonna keep shutting me down."

Cassie: "I'm not shutting you down. I never do. If anything, it's always the other way around. I wasn't going to say I didn't want to do it anymore."

7:30 AM PT -- After the "rag doll" text, the jury was then shown a text exchange between Diddy and Cassie referencing the weekend of the InterContinental Hotel beating.

A text from Diddy reads ... "I felt that way from Friday. What are you doing."

Ventura responded ... "Not a good vibe. We need a different vibe than Friday."

Diddy: “F*** Friday lol. I don’t even want to do that again."

Cassie: "Lol true." Following more texts, the exchange ends with Ventura writing "Love you."

The assault caught on camera in the hotel hallway is time- and date-stamped March 5, 2016 -- a Saturday. Testimony has confirmed some of the former couple's alleged "freak-offs" lasted for 12 hours or longer. It is unclear exactly what the text exchange is directly referring to.

Cassie is back for her fourth day of testimony Friday in Diddy's federal sex trafficking trial in NYC -- today is her second day being cross-examined by the defense -- and the rap mogul's former girlfriend is once again answering questions about text exchanges from the relationship.

Jurors were shown a text message Cassie sent to Diddy on March 10, 2016 ... 5 days after the infamous incident at the InterContinental Hotel in L.A. captured on security video, showing Diddy beating Cassie in a hallway.

"When you get f***ed up the wrong way you always want to show me that you have the power and you knock me around. I’m not a rag doll, I’m someone’s child," the message reads.

Donald Trump's the commander-in-chief and the ultimate authority on smokin' hotness, apparently  ... 'cause he claims after he said he hated Taylor Swift she suddenly got a lot less attractive!

The President of the United States took to Truth Social to share his unfiltered thoughts on the biggest pop star in the world -- sharing a short post that read, "Has anyone noticed that, since I said "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT," she's no longer "HOT?""

The president didn't elaborate ... but, the message is clear -- Taylor Swift didn't support President Trump, and now he thinks she's U-G-L-Y ugly.

Livvy Dunne, Salma Hayek and a sea of models flocked to New York City on Thursday night to celebrate the launch of Sports Illustrated's latest swim issue ... and check out pics from the party they all attended, the ladies looked gooooooood!!!!

The bash went down at Hard Rock Hotel New York ... and in addition to Dunne and Hayek -- who showed off their amazing bods in a lime green dress and a lacy-black getup, respectively -- A-listers could be spotted all over the building.

Alix Earle turned heads in a plunging, vintage Tom Ford Gucci dress. Suni Lee looked red hot in a scarlet Jacquemus gown. And Xandra Pohl and Jordan Chiles put a whole lot of skin on display at the shindig.

Diddy prosecutors are pulling the baby card to limit the defense counsel's cross-examination of Cassie to the end of today.

Here's the deal ... federal prosecutors filed a letter with the court Friday in an attempt to prevent the defense's questioning of Cassie on the witness stand from spilling into next week.

Prosecutors say the reason is simple ... they don't want to risk that the judge might be forced to declare a mistrial if the very pregnant Cassie suddenly goes into labor and can't continue her testimony.

New York Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera is opening up on his devastating ankle injury ... saying he has been overwhelmed by the support he has received.

The 26-year-old shared in a lengthy Instagram post on Thursday night he experienced some nasty pain and "negative thoughts" as a result of the broken ankle, but woke up the next day to a ton of love.

"I had THOUSANDS of messages from my family, friends, fans, agents, coaches, teammates," he said. "I simply had messages from EVERYONE. I dropped the phone on the bed and with a big SMILE on my face, the first thing I could say was 'God, how blessed I am.'"