Erik and Lyle Menendez say they finally have something to look forward to as they inch closer to a possible release from prison, and they’re revealing how they’ve evolved during their 35 years behind bars.

The brothers tell us why they are — for the first time since 1990 — hopeful for the future in our new special, “TMZ Presents: The Menendez Brothers: The Prison Interview” … premiering tonight on FOX.

Lyle says the word hope is new for them, and Erik says he’s striving to be a better person every day and finally beginning to like himself — but the key for them will be whether the California parole board finds they no longer pose a danger to society.

CA Governor Gavin Newsom says the parole board will finalize its risk assessment and send it to his desk after the June 13 hearing, and he’ll consider the findings when deciding whether to grant clemency to Erik and Lyle.

The Menendez brothers have another path to freedom too … Newsom says the risk assessment will also be sent to the judge for possible resentencing, and a lighter sentence could spring them from prison based on time served.

Steve Guttenberg is waving the white flag on his marriage … because he just filed for divorce.

The “Police Academy” star beelined it to court Friday and filed to divorce his wife, Emily Guttenberg, after 6 years of marriage.

According to the docs, obtained by TMZ, Steve is going with the usual “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split … though he does not list a date of separation and instead marked “TBD.”

Steve says they have a prenuptial agreement … and he checked the box to pay her spousal support per that agreement.

Sydney Sweeney’s just been spotted with her ex-fiancé, Jonathan Davino — and judging by the low-key vibes … it looks like she definitely was not trying to be seen.

The duo was spotted at a restaurant Sunday — Sydney rocking a blue hoodie pulled up with shades, clearly in incognito mode as she walked side by side with Jonathan …  and both sporting zero body language hinting at a rekindled romance.

Jonathan briefly placed a hand on Sydney’s back — but it wasn’t romantic. It looked more like a gentle steer to help her out, since her gaze seemed to be glued to the ground.

We broke the story — Sydney and Jonathan’s May wedding is off the table and they’ve been separated since January.

Sydney’s been fully in her single girl era since the start of the year — living it up at the Beverly Hills Hotel with her besties, and enjoying an African getaway, among other cool global activities.