TMZ.com published its latest "Stars and Scars -- You Be the Judge" reader poll on October 24, 2026, at 12:25 AM PDT, inviting audiences to render verdicts on a quartet of celebrity and political storylines dominating the conversation.
At the center of the poll is President Trump, who according to TMZ.com has come to the defense of a controversial political advertisement from Vivek Ramaswamy. The same poll notes that the president has also taken aim at LeBron James over the NBA star's treatment of the National Anthem.
The survey also spotlights Christina Applegate, whose disclosure about multiple sclerosis is described by TMZ.com as shocking, and Diddy, whose new life behind bars is another of the topics put before readers.
The feature is a recurring franchise for TMZ.com, which frames each installment as a referendum in which the audience, rather than the outlet, delivers the judgment. The October 24 edition spans politics, professional basketball, celebrity health and the criminal justice system, touching on figures including Donald Trump, Vivek Ramaswamy, LeBron James, Christina Applegate and Diddy.
For local readers, the poll offers a snapshot of the stories TMZ.com's audience is being asked to weigh in on this week, from the White House to the NBA to Hollywood. Those interested in registering an opinion can do so through the outlet's "Stars and Scars" feature.
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