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Christina Applegate's dad passed away ... and, she got emotional while sharing the news -- full-on bawling during a recent podcast episode.

The actress sat down for a conversation on her 'MeSsy' podcast with Jamie-Lynn Sigler ... telling guest JoAnna Garcia Swisher that she was crying her eyes out because her father, Robert Applegate, passed away about a week before they were recording.

Listen to the clip ... Christina says this podcast appearance is the first time she's really cried following her dad's death -- saying she was too busy to sit and let herself really cry in the days following his passing.

The high-profile trial of 10 suspects in the multimillion-dollar jewelry heist of Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016 is underway this week ... and three of the defendants in the country's biggest robbery in decades testified today.

Two of the "Grandpa Robbers" -- they're in their 60s and 70s -- took the stand Tuesday, including one who wrote a book about the incident ... titled "I Kidnapped Kim Kardashian."

Yunice Abbas, the 71-year-old author, was up first ... fleeing the robbery scene on a bicycle, he fell and dropped a bag of jewelry, spilling gems. He said he picked up what he could, but left a $24,000 diamond necklace on the street. That necklace was found by a pedestrian later that morning, who reportedly wore it at work that day -- before finding out about the robbery and turning it over to police, BBC News reports.

Beyoncé's first Cowboy Carter concert turned into a WWE event after her performance ended ... because a bunch of her fans started brawling in the VIP lounge.

Ya gotta see the video ... as Beyoncé fans are making their way to the exits at SoFi Stadium, a group of women get into a huge fight ... and bodies start flying and hitting the deck.

It seems this all started with an argument, and things get really heated when one woman knocks a cowboy hat off another woman's head ... leading to a bunch of pushing, shoving, falling and cowboy-boot kicking.

Puka Nacua's brother is in trouble with the United Football League -- Samson Nacua was just suspended for slapping a fan in a heated post-game altercation.

The UFL handed down the punishment on Tuesday ... stating the Michigan Panthers receiver was banned one game without pay for "an altercation with a spectator" after the matchup against the St. Louis Battlehawks at The Dome at America's Center on Saturday.

On top of the forced sit-out, the league says Nacua has agreed to do community service at some point later in the season.

Sydney Sweeney is fully in her post-breakup glow-up -- hitting up Stagecoach and having a good ol' time with costar Brandon Sklenar.

Check out this fan-captured clip of the duo vibing in the Stagecoach crowd in Indio, California -- Sydney looked completely lost in the moment with the ruggedly handsome actor, who's known for his resemblance to her other headline-making maybe-fling, Glen Powell.

Naturally, fans were in full detective mode in the comments -- shipping Sydney and Brandon hard, especially with how cozy they looked.

Ben Affleck understands hip hop's history runs deeper than yesterday ... and the star actor had to go deep to pick his rapper Mt. Rushmore!!!

The star actor recently chimed in on the everlasting hip hop Mt. Rushmore debate with Complex, and wound up picking a random selection of rappers that managed to make a solid list!!!

Lil Wayne may not have gotten the Super Bowl halftime nod in his own city -- but he earned Ben's top pick for the presidential rock, followed by the late Eazy-E, AKA The Godfather of Gangsta Rap.

Philadelphia Eagles player Eli Ricks certainly appreciated his trip to the White House on Monday ... but it didn't necessarily have anything to do with President Donald Trump and his hospitality -- but more so his daughter, Ivanka.

The 23-year-old cornerback gave a glowing review of his visit to 1600 Penn on social media ... saying he was pleased with one particular sight the nation's capital had to offer.

POTUS' daughter, 43, was present for the Super Bowl champions' ceremony ... wearing a light blue suit for the occasion.

Oprah and Tyler Perry got down at Beyoncé's first stop on her "Cowboy Carter" tour ... cutting a rug in a suite as Bey sang her country anthem ... and it's all on video.

Orpah goes crazy as soon as Beyoncé starts singing "Texas Hold 'Em" ... and she has someone in her party recording her dancing in the front row of her private suite at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Tyler's in the suite too ... and it doesn't take long for him to start dancing with Oprah ... and they're belting out the lyrics as they're moving and grooving.

Matt Petgrave -- the hockey player arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection to former NHL pro Adam Johnson's death in 2023 -- will not face criminal charges ... British officials stated this week.

The Crown Prosecution Service announced the decision Tuesday ... saying after a thorough police investigation, it has opted not to pursue charges.

"We have concluded that there is not a realistic prospect of conviction for any criminal offense and so there will not be a prosecution. Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Adam Johnson," the CPS said.

Can you guess which Hollywood hottie put his abs on blast in this eye-popping photo? You're in luck 'cuz we're gonna flash you some clues, but then it's on you to dive in and score the sexy celeb in question ...

He's a hair guru and works his magic on celebs like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez, and the sexy selfie you're lookin' at was snapped on a recent vacay with his bestie, "Selling Sunset" star Chrishell Stause.

11:30 AM PT -- There's a happy ending to this story ... as TMZ Sports has learned Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has donated $5,000 to help restore the mural.

It's an incredible gesture ... as that is the total amount the fundraiser was hoping to rake in for the effort.

A tribute to the late Kobe and Gigi Bryant was defaced with graffiti ... with the mural becoming a canvas for an apparent beef between street artists.

The vandalism was spotted recently ... with a piece depicting the Lakers legend in uniform and kissing his young daughter on the cheek being covered in white paint and a graffiti tag.

In the top corner, where the original artist's name "Sloe Motions" appeared, it looks like someone scribbled out the tag and wrote "Keep running your mouth, p***y."

Mike Peters -- the lead singer of the rock band The Alarm -- has died ... according to the BBC.

It's not immediately clear when or how Peters died ... though it's worth noting the Welsh rocker fought cancer on and off for three decades leading up to his death.

Peters was best known for cofounding The Alarm, though the initial punk-rock iteration of the group went by the name The Toilets and started performing in 1977.

Kristin Cavallari took center stage at Stagecoach -- serving looks and riding high on the fashion front.

The star's IG was straight fire -- rocking itty-bitty tops, barely-there shorts, minidresses, and of course, cowboy boots to seal the deal.

One of Kristin’s hottest accessories? That sun-kissed tan she clearly leveled up out in the Indio desert.

The backlash from a super awkward CBS interview isn't derailing Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson's love -- the two had a sweet date night in New York City on Monday ... though both were mum on the fallout from the sit-down.

Hudson looked elegant in a black and white dress -- while Belichick showed off his dapper side in a suit and tie. The two were leaving a fancy Manhattan hotel to hit a swanky event nearby.

Bill was peppered with a few questions about his now-infamous chat with Tony Dokoupil ... but he declined to answer any of the paps' queries. Jordon, meanwhile, stayed quiet too during the couple's brief walk to their waiting car -- though she did flash a smile to the cameras.

Nelly kicked off the year performing for President Donald Trump's inauguration -- a year he feels is going great so far ... the "Country Grammar" artist is urging the country to unite!!!

Fox News Digital caught up with Nelly outside Stagecoach  -- where he performed over the weekend -- and got his outlook on Trump's 100th day in office, the sequel.

Nelly told Fox, "I’m all for everybody staying positive about any and everything," and later explained, "I'm a glass half-full type of guy. I’m more empowered by bringing people together and making sure that we all get what we need, when we need it and why we need it."

This singer made some noise without her voice in this pic ... letting her body do the talking -- can you guess who she is?

This 'Queen' grew up in South Africa ... rising to fame by fusing pop and house music from her home country when she was just a teenager.

Her career's taken off the last couple years -- netting this star a couple Billboard Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, and the 2024 Grammy for Best African Music Performance.