Sabrina Carpenter Can't Blame a Girl ... For Stripping Down & Sounding Off!!!

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Sabrina Carpenter’s provocative album cover’s turning heads -- and she’s not sorry one bit ... 'cause she's now baring some more skin and going all out on her stance on women’s rights.

The singer posed for a racy nude cover shoot and had even hotter takes in her Rolling Stone interview ... calling out how women, especially artists, get picked apart like never before in today’s world.

Sabrina says everyone talks "girl power" -- but the moment a woman hits the red carpet, it’s all critiques and outfit breakdowns. So much for women supporting women, huh?

President Trump Boo If Ya Want to ... It's My Kennedy Center Now!!!

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Oh, the misery ... this can't be how President Trump envisioned opening night for his revamped Kennedy Center going -- a vocal battle between boo birds and his supporters -- and that was even before the curtain came up on "Les Misérables."

As the prez and First Lady Melania Trump strode to their balcony box seats, they were hit with a chorus of boos and excited cheers ... the theatergoers went back and forth for a bit before the "USA, USA!!!" chants won -- and Trump celebrated the small victory by throwing up a raised fist.

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Clearly, the audience wasn’t shy -- one woman in the crowd made sure Trump heard her loud and clear, waiting for the crowd to quiet before repeatedly shouting "convicted felon!"

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NFL's Jimmie Ward Arrested After Allegedly Strangling Fiancée

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Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward -- a former first-round pick -- was arrested on Thursday morning on a domestic violence charge, TMZ Sports has confirmed.

Jail records show the 33-year-old was taken into custody in Montgomery County, Texas at around 5:38 AM and booked on one felony count of assault fam/house impede breath/circ.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said in a statement that roughly an hour prior to Ward's arrest, officers responded to a Magnolia residence over "a report of an assault in progress."

Diddy Trial You're My 'Crackpipe,' Jane!!! Listen to Court-Released Audio Message Sent to Ex

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Sean "Diddy" Combs chose a unique pet name for his ex-girlfriend ... lovingly calling her his "crackpipe" -- and now we have the strange audio of the moment he gave her the one-of-a-kind term of endearment.

Listen to the audio clip ... the music mogul is apparently raving about the time they spent together during an early 2023 getaway to Turks and Caicos. He gushes ... "You are the crackpipe. That’s my new name for you: crackpipe. Or should I call you CP?"

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He laughs at himself -- seemingly amused by the pet name -- before going on about their time together and encouraging his former lover to "stay in the light" and rest up.

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Jay-Z Out $1 Million After Pacers Win ... H To The Izz-Oh No!!!

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There's one person who might be taking Wednesday night's Game 3 results harder than the actual Oklahoma City Thunder players -- rap mogul Jay-Z, who lost a whopping $1 MILLION after the Indiana Pacers took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals.

TMZ Sports reported ahead of the series the 25-time Grammy-winning artist was so confident in OKC's chances against the Eastern Conference champions, he placed the hefty wager through the Fanatics Sportsbook that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co. would hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy after five games.

We're sure Hov was sweating just a little bit after Tyrese Haliburton's game-winning shot in Game 1 ... but when the Thunder stormed back the next contest, his bet was looking solid again.

Brooklyn Beckham Wifey's Ink-redible Words ... Getting Me Through the Family Drama!!!

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Brooklyn Beckham’s loyalty is crystal clear -- 'cause he's showing off an elaborate tat that’s practically screaming how his wife Nicola Peltz is helping him navigate their messy family rift.

Not long after fans caught him hiding his "mama's boy" tattoo, Brooklyn shamelessly plugged the ink on his upper back, just below his neck. And it’s not just any design ... it’s an encouraging note from Nicola herself, written to him before their April 2022 wedding.

The note reads, "My forever boy. Read this anytime you feel anxious. I want you to know how deeply loved you are. You have the kindest heart I've ever met and hope I never go a day without your love."

Chris Pratt and Anna Faris Park Graduation & Coparenting Recreation ... Reunite to Celebrate Son!!!

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Chris Pratt and Anna Faris got back together Wednesday ... not in a romantic way, but to celebrate their son, Jack!

The two megastars attended Jack's promotion from sixth grade at a park in Santa Monica ... and, it seemed like a fun recreation activity for the former husband and wife paying.

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Check out the pics ... CP and AF are smiling while posing on the sides of Jack -- keeping the reason to stay amicable in between them.

Ben Askren 'Definitely Still Fighting' Health Battle ... Family Says

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Former UFC star Ben Askren is still deep in the throes of a battle with pneumonia, his family said on Thursday morning.

In a message to TMZ Sports, Askren's loved ones confirmed the 40-year-old is "definitely still fighting" for his life.

They added, "He is alive and any rumor he has died is completely false."

Amy, Askren's wife, revealed back on June 7 that Ben had been hospitalized after he had "developed severe pneumonia." She indicated the situation was dire -- writing on her Facebook page Ben was "unable to respond to anything at this time."

Ananda Lewis Former MTV VJ Dead At 52

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Ananda Lewis, a popular host from the MTV "veejay" era in the late '90s ... died on Wednesday after a lengthy breast cancer battle.

The news was broken by her sister Lakshmi on Facebook, who celebrated the end of Ananda's suffering in an emotional post.

Lakshmi tells TMZ Hip Hop ... Ananda died from stage 4 breast cancer at 11:35 AM on Wednesday while in hospice at her Los Angeles home.

Lakshmi tell us she braved the diagnosis for 6 years and even tried out some conventional/some unconventional treatments ... choosing her own path.

We're told her family has heard from a lot of celebs already who want to speak on how Ananda influenced their careers and handled her interviews so well with them at her memorial, which will be in a few weeks.

Lakshmi tells us Ananda's 14-year-old son graduated middle school today ... a terribly bittersweet day.

Brie Bella In Talks For WWE Comeback ... Ahead of 'Evolution'

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Nikki Bella appears to be on a collision course with Liv Morgan inside the WWE ring ... but she might not be going into battle alone -- TMZ Sports has learned her sister, Brie Bella, could enter the mix!!

A source with direct knowledge tells us ... Nikki's twin is in talks to unretire and help her sister kick some ass at the promotion's all-women Pay-Per-view event, "Evolution," next month.

We're told Brie is pissed about Morgan referencing Nikki's highly publicized split from Artem Chigvintsev -- who was arrested for domestic violence in August 2024, resulting in the couple's divorce a month later.

Gogo In 'Kill Bill: Vol 1' 'Memba Her?!

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Japanese actress and singer Chiaki Kuriyama was just 18 years old when she was cast to play Gogo Yubari -- the 17-year-old bodyguard protecting Lucy Liu's character "Cottonmouth" -- in Quentin Tarantino's 2003 masterpiece "Kill Bill: Vol. 1."

Chiaki shared the big screen with Uma Thurman as the highly skilled martial artist and the callous assassin training under Pai Mei, The Bride, Lucy Liu as the "Queen of the Tokyo Underworld," O-Ren Ishii AKA Cottonmouth, and David Carradine as the calm leader of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, Bill.

She also played Yuko Mizushima in Sion Sono's 2007 movie "Exte."

Guess what she looks like now!

Adriana Lima Sexy Shots To Kick Off Her 44th Birthday!

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From the catwalk to the sand, Adriana Lima is celebrating her 44th birthday today, and we're splashin' you with her sexiest shots, are you ready for 'em?!

At just 17 years old, the top model walked her first Victoria's Secret fashion show, and she's been a bad beach ever since 🔥!

Check out the hot mama of three turnin' heads at the Venice Film Festival, with her toned tummy exposed in a lil' crop top!

Kendall Jenner Keeping Up With My KarJenner Tan ... Sunbathing in Desert Hot Spot!!!

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Kendall Jenner's in full summer mode ... sunbathing by the pool in a wide-brimmed hat and a very small bikini while hanging out in the desert.

The reality star and tequila mogul shared a few snaps from her recent time away Wednesday ... flashing a shy smile at the camera while lying back in what looks like a canyon.

Jenner's keeping her body temperature cool -- and fans' phones HOT -- with a shot taken from behind where she's dipping her feet in the pool ... cooling her temperature down.

Diddy Trial Exchange with 'Jane' After Cassie Filed Lawsuit ... 'I Need Your Friendship'

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Diddy apparently needed companionship in the days after Cassie Ventura filed a civil lawsuit against him ... this according to a conversation he had with "Jane" just days later.

According to a new evidence exhibit filed in the case, the rap mogul and Jane had a conversation recorded by Kristina Khorram -- an employee often referred to as Diddy's chief of staff -- on November 19, 2023. The date is significant … as it is just three days after Cassie filed her lawsuit and two days after Diddy quickly settled for $20 million.

Diddy asks Jane not to send him any texts ... fearing anyone who reads them may misinterpret their communications.

Diddy Trial 'Jane' Admits She Dangled Prospect of Freak-Off in Front of Diddy

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Diddy's trial finished up its 21st day of testimony ... with the mogul's ex returning to the stand to talk more about their relationship -- and how she used the prospect of freak-offs to persuade him.

The rapper was back in court in Manhattan Wednesday, where "Jane" -- the pseudonym his ex-girlfriend is using to testify against him -- was asked questions by Diddy's defense about loving texts she sent to Diddy after freak-offs.

In one, she told him she had so much fun ... adding that her love was "unconditional" and "for life."

Cruise Karaoke King My Viral Vocals Got the Ladies Sliding Into My DMs!!!

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Cruise crooner by night, certified heartthrob by morning -- the guy who's gone viral for his karaoke banger on a cruise tells TMZ he’s riding a whole new wave ... ladies flooding his DMs!

20-year-old Tyler Heyworth from Georgia turned his Carnival Cruise into a concert last week, shutting it down with Keith Sweat’s "Nobody" -- and judging by the screams from the audience, the ladies were very into it ... on and off the ship.

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You gotta see the clip -- Tyler says the female fanfare’s been next level! Wedding gig requests, flirty DMs, even $10 Cash App love notes ... and get this -- he hasn’t even checked TikTok yet ‘cause it’s all too much to handle!