LeVar Burton is defending space exploration, Angelina Jolie is simply not courting anyone, and Kyren Williams is previewing the upcoming NFL season … all this on proper this second’s TMZ TV Scorching Takes.

First up on “TMZ Reside,” Harvey and Babcock break down LeVar’s place on space … now that we’re dealing with an astronaut emergency up there.

Within the meantime, over on “TMZ on TV,” our crew explains why Angelina is NOT courting British rapper Akala … no matter optics and tales quite the opposite.

And on “TMZ Sports activities actions,” the Rams’ star working once more tells us what’s in retailer this season.

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