Hannah Kobayashi Family Has Made Contact With Her

Hannah Kobayashi -- the Hawaii woman who went temporarily missing back in November -- has finally gotten in contact with her family ... TMZ has learned.

We're told a member of the family spoke to Hannah today, and she reassured them she is safe.

We knew Hannah was down in Mexico ... with the LAPD confirming she crossed the border after taking a train from Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles.

Shawn Mendes My Bad, Sabrina & Camila!!! Appears to Address Love Triangle

Shawn Mendes is feeling guilty about his past love triangle with exes Sabrina Carpenter and Camila Cabello ... seemingly addressing the drama for the first time.

The singer appeared to weigh in on the messy romantic situation in a sneak peek from John Mayer's upcoming SiriusXM show, "How's Life," which is set to drop a new episode Thursday.

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In the clip, Shawn admitted to being with "someone" when he decided to reconnect with an ex ... though, he recalled he didn't give the paramour too much time to process the news.

Luigi Mangione Smashes Open Beer on Head, Chugs It ... 'Life of the Party' in College Video

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Luigi Mangione, the suspected killer in the Brian Thompson murder case, was unafraid to let loose and have a good time during his college years ... going wild in a video from his time at the University of Pennsylvania.

In the video obtained by TMZ ... Luigi is seen repeatedly smashing a beer on his forehead before chugging down the alcoholic beverage. Several partygoers hype up Luigi during the party trick ... as he's filmed gulping down the beer.

A source tells TMZ ... the wild scene took place at a massive St. Patrick's Day party -- which explains the number of green shirts in the footage -- at the Ivy League school in 2019.

Read It and Weep! 2024 Celeb Memoirs from Cher, Lisa Marie Presley, & More

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In 2024, a handful of A-listers released their own memoirs ... telling their stories in their own words

Whether they're spilling marriage and relationship secrets ... dishing on former celeb colleagues ... or opening up about their personal struggles behind closed doors, these memoirs not only made headlines, but became best sellers in the process.

From Cher to Josh Brolin, here are the must-read celebrity memoirs of the year -- all available now on Amazon.

Cher: The Memoir, Part One by Cher

It's hard to believe that Cher has never released a memoir until now.

The pop icon's book, titled Cher: The Memoir, "follows her extraordinary beginnings through childhood to meeting and marrying Sonny Bono -- and reveals the highly complicated relationship that made them world-famous, but eventually drove them apart," according to HarperCollins.

Order Cher: The Memoir Part One, here.

TikTok BFFs Benji Krol and Nic Kaufmann Hit The Slopes In Austria ❄️⛷️

TikTok’s fate might be up in the air ... but stars Benji Krol and Nic Kaufmann are keeping the content coming, growing their fanbase one snap and vid at a time.

Best buddies Benji, with 34.4 million followers, and Nic, who boasts 19.2 million followers, are currently on a ski trip to Austria, delighting their fans with snowy content from the adventure.

Nic’s definitely not shy -- just check out this shirtless sauna pic turning up the heat and steaming up everyone’s feed!

Alleged Diddy Victim 'I Was Screaming, Telling Him to Stop' ... Man Speaks Out, Files Amended Lawsuit

One of the men suing Diddy is telling his story on camera for the first time ... describing the alleged rape he claims went down after a white party in the Hamptons.

The man is suing anonymously -- and just filed an amendment to the suit he first filed back in October ... claiming he was hired to work security at one of Diddy's parties in 2007, and at some point, Diddy offered him a drink which he alleges was laced with something.

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Concealing his face and voice, the alleged victim told CNN, "The first drink started to have some effect on me, and I just thought, 'Wow, these are really strong drinks. It wasn't until the 2nd drink, and it was already too late, that I realized there was something wrong with the drinks."

MEGAN FOX FRIENDS WANT HER TO BE DONE WITH MGK FOR GOOD!!!

Megan Fox's turbulent relationship with Machine Gun Kelly continues to raise concerns among her inner circle ... because TMZ has learned they believe the rapper turned rock star is a toxic influence on her well-being, and think things will never change.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … Megan's close circle has strongly advised her to move on once and for all, noting the damaging effects her on-again-off-again relationship with MGK is having on her amid her pregnancy with his child. Our sources say the continuous cycle of breaking up and reconciling with him is only deepening her distress.

We’re told her close friends have voiced concerns repeatedly over time that he's not good for her health, and have urged her not to go back to him this time.

Luigi Mangione 'It's a me, Mario!' CEO Killer Suspect Trolled Outside Courthouse

When Luigi Mangione made his initial court appearance Tuesday in Pennsylvania after a nationwide manhunt finally ended a day earlier ... and along with his outburst at the cameras, came some trolling from onlookers.

Here's the deal ... Mangione was apprehended Monday at a Pennsylvania Mickey D's ... and hours later, the Manhattan D.A. charged him with murder in the brazen December 4 fatal shooting of Brian Thompson.

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After his brief extradition hearing Tuesday ... Mangione was led out of the Blair County courthouse by police where a group of reporters and others screamed questions at him ... along with a very specifical taunt.

Luigi Mangione Fingerprints, Gun Match Crime Scene Evidence ... Police Say

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12:23 PM PT -- The gun allegedly found in Luigi Mangione's possession when he was arrested Monday has been forensically tested ... and New York Police confirm the "ghost gun" has been matched to shell casings found at the scene of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the gun is being processed at the NYPD crime lab ... and said the gun matches "the three shell casings" found in midtown Manhattan a week ago.

As TMZ reported ... the words "deny," "defend" and "depose" were engraved in shell casings found at the scene.

Police say Luigi Mangione's fingerprints match prints found at the scene of Brian Thompson's murder last week in New York City.

CNN reports two law enforcement officials confirmed that information Wednesday morning.

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It was previously reported a partial fingerprint was lifted from a water bottle, possibly bought at a Starbucks down the street from the shooting scene moments before the crime. It's unclear if that's the print to which police are referring.

Luigi Mangione Not on Suicide Watch in Jail

Luigi Mangione's not on suicide watch after being examined by mental health professionals ... TMZ has learned.

A representative for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections says ... the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson isn't currently under any psychiatric order at SCI Huntingdon, a correctional facility just outside Altoona.

We're told he was evaluated by medical and psychology professionals as part of the regular screening ... and, no psych order was put in place.

'Golden Bachelor' Gerry Turner Diagnosed With Cancer ... News Fueled Theresa Split

Gerry Turner is finally sharing more about his surprising split from Theresa Nist, who he married on the 'Golden Bachelor' ... and it turns out a cancer diagnosis played a major role.

Gary and Theresa got hitched shortly after getting engaged during the inaugural season of the new spin on the popular dating show, which aired in November 2023 ... but a mere 3 months after the big wedding, it was splitsville.

In an interview with People, GT revealed that after tying the knot, he was diagnosed with a slow-growing "bone marrow cancer" ... called Waldenström's macroglobulinemia.

Justin Trudeau America Isn't Making Progress For Women ... Voted Against One, Again!!!

Justin Trudeau's sure Kamala Harris would've made more progress for women than Donald Trump ... slamming the U.S. for not advancing feminism -- and branding himself as a feminist.

The Prime Minister of Canada spoke at an event for the Equal Voice Foundation -- an organization dedicated to improving gender representation in politics -- and, he took his close ally -- the United States -- to task ... saying the recent election of Donald Trump didn't progress women's rights.

Watch the video for yourself ... basically, Trudeau says Kamala would've been better for women than Trump -- saying the rights of women were supposed to be on a steady, if difficult, incline.

Sabrina Carpenter Feline Fierce In NYC!!!

Sabrina Carpenter’s had a rollercoaster of a year, and she's keeping the wild vibes going -- showing off her bold style during an outing in New York City.

The actor owned the Big Apple streets Tuesday ... turning heads in a black Lillie Rubin mini dress with a bold leopard print collar, buttons, and cuffs.

Sabrina skipped none of the glamor, BTW -- her makeup was flawless, and her voluminous blowout was pure perfection.

Luigi Mangione Fans Offer To Foot Legal Bills!!!

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Luigi Mangione’s online fan base is next-level, with the hype so wild that people are even offering to cover his legal bills after he was charged in the Brian Thompson murder case.

Thomas Dickey, the attorney for 26-year-old Mangione, admitted he hasn’t seen the emails himself, but his office staff filled him in on the wild offers to cover his fees.

When asked why fans were offering to pay, Dickey told CNN's The Source with Kaitlan Collins that they'e "exercising their right to free speech and they're saying that's the way they're supporting my client."

Luigi Mangione Jail Menu, Other Living Conditions Revealed ... Not Interacting w/ Prisoners

Luigi Mangione's getting his own cell at a Pennsylvania correctional facility, and he hasn't been interacting with other inmates recently ... and, we now know what he'll be eating too.

A representative for the PA Department of Corrections tells TMZ ... Mangione will be held in a single cell -- no roommate locked up with him -- at SCI Huntingdon just outside Altoona.

We're told he's not in solitary confinement ... but, he won't be interacting with other inmates at this time -- so, no hanging out in the rec yard for now it seems.

Luigi Mangione Police Presence Beefs Up at McDonald's ... Amid Online Rage

The McDonald's where suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione was apprehended is on high alert ... police presence has been beefed up -- whether they want it or not.

Altoona Police tell TMZ ... they have increased patrols around the local McDonald's where LM was nabbed on Monday. We're told the additional eyes on the restaurant will likely continue at least until Mangione is hauled off to NYC ... something he's currently fighting in court.

Per the police, staff at the McDonald's didn't ask for the patrols ... but it is "common practice" when a high-profile crime occurs.