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Kristi Noem says "South Park" needs to up their game ... insisting they're lazy for only criticizing her appearance -- but, she may want to watch the ep, 'cause the jokes don't end with her looks.

The Homeland Security Secretary hopped on "The Glenn Beck Program" Thursday to discuss the newly released episode of the controversial show ... and, she calls out the creators for repeatedly making jokes that mock women for how they look.

Noem doubles down, adding ... "If they wanted to criticize my job, go ahead and do that, but clearly they can't. They just pick something petty like that."

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock has died ... but his daughter is bringing a new bundle of joy into this world.

Savannah Blackstock Lee jumped on Instagram in July and announced she's preggers with her second kid by way of her husband, Quentin Lee ... and as you know, Brandon passed away Thursday -- weeks after her post -- following a long battle with melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer.

Savannah -- the daughter of Brandon's other ex-wife, Melissa Ashworth -- wrote she and Quentin had been "keeping a couple of sweet surprises."

Brooke Hogan's glad her father was there to walk her down the aisle before he tragically passed ... even though it was for a fake wrestling event.

Hulk Hogan's daughter posted a clip from TNA Wrestling back in 2013 where she's all dolled up in a wedding gown ... and, her dad comes out in a tuxedo and black durag to walk her into the ring.

It was all part of a storyline in which Brooke and wrestler Bully Ray were romantically involved ... but, since Hulk didn't walk her down the aisle at her own wedding, Brooke says she's happy she at least has this to remember fondly.

The Menendez brothers are making a last-ditch effort to get a new trial, and none of what they've presented is compelling enough to get them one ... so says the Los Angeles County District Attorney.

The D.A.'s Office filed a 132-page response to the writ of habeas corpus submitted on behalf of Erik and Lyle, in which the office ripped into their attempt to get a new trial based on two pieces of what they call "new evidence" in the case.

The D.A.'s argument is focused on the premeditated nature of the murders ... writing, "There are few murder cases in which the evidence of planning and premeditation is as stark as that presented in this case."

Reneé Rapp has no idea who Joe Rogan is ... and her fans are losing their minds.

Check out the viral clip from this week's "Call Her Daddy" podcast ... the singer and actress is asked a Rogan-related question by host Alex Cooper -- Rapp responds by asking "who the f***" Joe is ... she's then shocked he's the same height as she is when she Googles him.

Alex is clearly amused by this blunt question ands asks Reneé if she knows what "Fear Factor" or the UFC are. The 'Queen of Gen Z' admits she has no idea what 'FF' is and asks if Joe is a UFC fighter ... to which Alex replies she's not even sure!

Diddy will probably be sentenced to confinement for 1 to 3 years, and his lawyer may ask the judge to let him do the time at his home.

Marc Agnifilo -- the lead lawyer on Diddy's legal team -- tells us Diddy needs and wants therapy for both anger issues and substance abuse ... but says prisons aren't equipped to provide optimal help in those areas.

Harvey asked Agnifilo squarely -- will he ask the judge to place his client on home confinement rather than prison when he is sentenced, and he said that's on the table.

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Bilhal Kone suffered a horrific leg injury Thursday night in his very first NFL game ... with his left leg ending up perpendicular to his body after making a play on the football in a gruesome scene.

The play happened with 15 seconds left in the first quarter. Facing a 3rd and 10, Colts quarterback Daniel Jones took a shot at Ashton Dulin in the end zone.

As Dulin and Kone were battling for the football, the rookie corner fell to the ground ... as a fan in the stands captured the injury on camera.

Gracie Abrams brought down the house Thursday night in Los Angeles ... with some of Hollywood's youngest stars eating it all up.

It all went down at the Kia Forum -- part of her "Secret of Us" tour -- where she poured her heart out to a hometown crowd ... with celebs like Paul Mescal, Lucy Hale, Noah Beck, Tyler Blackburn, Lola Tung in the audience.

Paul is seen near the front row with a big smile on his face, clapping and singing along as Gracie performs her hit "Free Now."

11:23 AM PT -- The general manager of Weir Canyon Honda -- which owns the vandalized billboard -- tells TMZ the display has been taken down.

Members of the Proud Boys are all in on Sydney Sweeney's controversial American Eagle ad, at least according to a vandalized billboard near the City of Angels ... and it's not because of her jeans -- it's about her genes.

A billboard along an L.A.-area freeway was spotted this week with a banner that reads ... "Proud Boys love Sydney Sweeney. She has the best blue genes."

It's unclear when the banner was put up in Corona, about 40 miles east of L.A., or who exactly is behind it ...  but one local resident tells KABC-TV it makes them feel "angry, scared, disappointed."

Jimmy Fallon and Fox News' Greg Gutfeld caught up like a pair of chummy old friends on 'The Tonight Show' Thursday ... giddily recalling their drunken meeting in NYC and completely kicking politics to the trashcan.

Check out the clip ... the right-wing host recalled meeting a sloshed Jimmy in an "illegal speakeasy" in New York City -- where he says Jimmy tackled him with a hug like a "giant golden retriever."

After Jimmy "wrestled" Greg and his pal ... they decided to head out to another bar -- which Greg deemed was a gay bar because "the bartender at 6 o'clock takes off his shirt."

The viral video apparently showing Troy Ave fending off a mugger won't result in further legal action ... 'cause the cops appear to be confirming the clip is fake.

A rep for the San Diego County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... the alleged incident was "not substantiated" -- and, the authorities have closed the case.

Translation ... the video was all a hoax -- which might not be a crime, but certainly won't do any favors for Troy's image.

A boy band battle between the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC might finally go down ... but sorry, music heads -- if BSB has it their way, it won't be with microphones.

Nick Carter and Brian Littrell told TMZ Sports this week they actually want to take on Justin Timberlake and Co. in a golf match!

The guys threw down the challenge while they were playing a round at Pebble Beach ... during a brief break from their tour at the Sphere in Las Vegas.

Before this sweet girl -- in her plaid dress -- turned into an actress, she was just a brown-haired kiddo growing up in the land 'down under,' attending dance classes when she was only 4 years old ... and dreaming of becoming a big star one day!

She had her big acting breakthrough playing the mermaid, 'Cleo Sertori' on a fantasy series.

Here's your last clue, in case you needed it 😜: "H20: Just Add Water" and you should be able to put a name to the unknown kiddo in question!

"There's Nothing Holdin' Us Back" from strippin' down Shawn Mendes' birthday to one thing and one thing only: his hottest shots!

From towel pics to smokin' snaps (literally, smoking 🚬), it's no shocker the Grammy-nominee shows off what he's workin' with underneath those onstage 'fits ... as he should!

It's easy to get lost in Shawn's rhythm when he's stroking his strings with his bare chest in full view  ...

And, dive into selfies like this where Shawn's washboard abs are up for grabs ...

The hottie with a body is currently on his "On The Road Again" tour -- Luckily if you haven't secured tix, you've got a front row seat to his hot shots gallery .. We'll see you in there!

Cassie's back on social media after a few months away ... sharing a funny post about postpartum depression in her first social media post since giving birth.

The singer-songwriter shared a meme about the common affliction Thursday ... where a person starts and stops dancing a few times.

The caption reads, "When your old self slowly starts coming out postpartum" -- basically saying it doesn't mean she's always happy and dancing but she's certainly feeling more like herself each day. Cassie added, "Little by little lol" to the pic.

Brandon Blackstock -- Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and former manager -- has died, TMZ has confirmed.

The statement reads, "It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away. Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time."

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Blackstock was fighting melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. We're told Brandon passed away this morning, just a few hours ago, after battling the disease for three and a half years.