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Even celebs get starstruck ... Ariana Grande practically lost all chill when the one and only Sarah Jessica Parker acknowledged her existence!

On the "Shut Up Evan" podcast, the "Wicked" star got a surprise voicemail from none other than the "Sex and The City" queen herself. But before Ariana could even answer SJP’s burning question, she was already tearing up like a total fangirl.

Ariana was so shook, she blurted out to Evan, "She knows who I am!" ... then pulled it together just enough to dive into how fame looks now versus what she dreamed it’d be as a kid.

Robert Irwin is the youngest dancer still competing on "Dancing with the Stars" this season, and the man is so gosh-darn innocent ... he says he doesn't even watch scary movies.

Catching up with the 21-year-old conservationist outside of the 'DWTS' rehearsal studio in Los Angeles Thursday, Robert was asked what is his favorite scary flick ... but RI told the photog, "I've never seen a horror movie in my life."

Apparently, wildlife photography and zookeeping some of the world's deadliest animals is enough of an adrenaline rush for Robert.

Dodgers fans getting their brooms ready might need to a take a beat ... 'cause David Ortiz tells TMZ Sports he's not buying the narrative Los Angeles will sweep Toronto in the World Series.

We caught up with Big Papi out at LAX on Thursday -- just a day before the MLB's championship matchup kicks off in Canada -- and he made it clear, he thinks the Jays can win it.

In fact, he was surprised to hear some think a Dodgers title is already a foregone conclusion.

Gigi Hadid got cuffed by none other than Sabrina Carpenter ... and let’s just say, the pop star was burning up over the supermodel.

Check out the clip -- Sabrina had her sights set on Gigi during her "Short n' Sweet" tour in Pittsburgh Thursday evening, playfully asking the model in the crowd where she's from ... and when Gigi said Bucks County, Sabrina fired back with a flirty, "Wow, maybe we're soulmates!"

Sabrina confessed she was "hot and flustered" over Gigi before slapping her with some furry pink handcuffs ... bold doesn’t even cover it!

Kim Kardashian must have some sort of ESP ... 'cause the actress and model is sure she passed the bar exam ... and will be a lawyer within weeks.

Kim just visited the BBC’s "The Graham Norton Show" to promote her new series "All's Fair" ... and while there, she made it clear she's 100% confident she'll be a "qualified lawyer" in two weeks -- which is when the results of her test are released.

This is a big deal to Kim ... not only was her famed father Robert a well-known attorney -- Kim told Norton she sees law as the next phase of her career, and says she ultimately wants to be a trial lawyer.

Months after Red Panda broke her wrist during a fall in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship ... the iconic halftime performer made her much-anticipated return on Thursday -- and it's safe to say she is SO back.

The legend popped up at the Amazon Studios after the L.A. Chargers beat the Minnesota Vikings on "Thursday Night Football" ... and proved she hasn't missed a step in recovery.

If there were any nerves for the performance, she wasn't showing them. The crew went wild when the performer -- real name Rong "Krystal" Niu -- nailed her signature bowl flip while riding a unicycle.

Kevin Love is backpedaling after mocking Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier's arrests ... saying after having a conversation with Damian Lillard, he now understands it's not a laughing matter.

Love -- who currently plays for the Utah Jazz -- shared his immediate reaction to the bombshell news in an Instagram post on Thursday ... shortly after the FBI arrested the Trail Blazers coach and Miami Heat guard in a gambling scandal.

He published an edited image of Billups and Rozier's faces onto the infamous "Coldplay couple", that was caught being cuddly on camera at a concert, with a caption that read: "NO (Draft) KINGS!!!"

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.