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Everyone knows Thanksgiving wouldn't be complete without some pop culture icons taking a long stroll through the streets of New York City ... so check out some of the most iconic floats and balloons at this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

SpongeBob swapped his pineapple under the sea for the Big Apple this turkey day ... being pulled by a group of chummy folks, all dressed in sponge-like attire.

Goku from the "Dragon Ball" series is posing for the camera as he makes his way through the city! He probably should be lookin' for some Dragon Balls, but hey -- even Saiyans need to celebrate the holidays.

North West is serving Kim Kardashian a big slice of humble pie ... keeping it real about the criticism Kim's Met Gala looks get -- while still pushing her mom to show up for fashion's biggest night.

On the latest episode of "The Kardashians," Kim admits she nearly bailed on the gala due to a fitting issue with her Chrome Hearts' black leather dress.

Enter North West ... who came into Kim's room with flowers and a "Good Luck" balloon to pump her up.

Patti LaBelle's more than just a singer, she's also an accomplished cook ... and since lots of us are gonna be in the kitchen over Thanksgiving, we asked her what she'll have on the stove for her Turkey Day celebration!

We caught up with her while she was heading through the Big Apple and she gave us the run-down of her menu ... and we're seriously salivating at the thought of sitting at the Godmother of Soul's table!

Famed sex therapist Laura Berman is giving new meaning to the phrase "basting the turkey" ... revealing the best sex positions for couples on Thanksgiving -- even if they're feeling sleepy on a full stomach after the big meal.

TMZ recently caught up with Dr. Berman who gives us pointers on sex positions that won't put pressure on our full bellies so we can get hot and heavy with our partners after Thanksgiving dinner. Spooning and reverse cowgirl are just a couple of the fun positions couples can try out after gorging on turkey, the doctor says.

She also offers alternatives to couples, recommending they have sex before the huge meal, or get in a quickie as dinner is being prepared. She also suggests waiting till after they've digested everything the next morning.

Jordin Sparks was strolling through NYC on Friday when TMZ grabbed her for some Thanksgiving talk -- and her plans are as simple as they are wholesome.

She told us she’s all about rest, good food, family time and football ... though she admits her mom will probably pull her into the kitchen to whip up the sides and the sweet stuff.

We also asked her about her go-to Christmas song -- hit the vid to hear which one she’s already humming.

The Detroit Lions are hours away from playing in their annual Thanksgiving game, and those in attendance better be hungry ... 'cause TMZ Sports got a look at the offerings that will be on tap -- and they look just as good as grandma's cookin'!!

Levy Restaurants -- the official food and beverage provider of the Lions -- shared what their chefs have been cooking in the kitchen ahead of kickoff.

It wouldn't be a Thanksgiving feast without some bird ... so turkey legs will be on the menu, served with cornbread dressing and cranberry BBQ sauce.

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Before this lil' cutie pie with cute curly hair turned into an American actress and singer, she was just auditioning for acting roles, growing up in New Jersey and dreaming of becoming a star ...

She met her manager at the mall when she was just 3 years old. While rockin' sparkly pink outfits, she sang about "Fabulous." You may recall her from Disney's "High School Musical" with Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens.

Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas were one of the least liked duos on this season of "Dancing With The Stars" ... they say online trolls sent them tons of nasty messages, and they're sharing some gems.

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star and the dance pro sat down with Alex Cooper on her "Call Her Daddy" podcast and opened up about some of the heat they got during season 34.

Whitney was branded the villain on 'Mormon Wives' and lots of 'DWTS' fans had it out for her and Mark this season ... for numerous reasons.

The suspected gunman who allegedly shot two National Guard members has been identified as a man from Afghanistan ... and there's video of his arrest.

Footage going viral on social media appears to show the alleged gunman being taken into custody on a D.C. street ... and it looks like the two National Guard members who were shot are on the ground nearby.

There are multiple reports citing unnamed sources that the suspected shooter is 29-year-old Afghan named Rahmanullah Lakanwal.

Courtney Stodden has some thoughts on Thanksgiving ... she says she feels like a turkey who didn't get a pardon from President Trump.

The influencer hopped on social media the day before Turkey Day and unloaded on the upcoming national holiday.

Check out the video ... Courtney is wondering why only one turkey got its life spared, and she's throwing shade at lots of folks who are traveling to see their loved ones so they can sit down for a meal and eat turkey.

You might not guess it, but we're big on tradition over here at TMZ ... and one of our favorites is seeing what crazy stuff they come up with for the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Here's something you might've guessed, though -- we're also big on spectacle, and we're waiting by our TV sets and laptops every year, grinning with excitement about the prospect of seeing what the organizers came up with.

Danny Trejo had some sage advice when we caught up with him Wednesday afternoon at the L.A. Mission ... no matter what, don't lose hope.

The 81-year-old movie star chatted with us while volunteering to help families struggling this Thanksgiving. He says helping people has been key to his happiness.

He told us, "The more I can do for people, the better my life gets."

"Seeking Sister Wife" star Garrick Merrifield was arrested Monday for domestic violence against his wife ... and now we've uncovered explosive details on the dramatic incident, including a threat to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

According to an affidavit for arrest warrant, obtained by TMZ, Garrick's wife, Larrana, told police her husband snatched her phone during a heated argument, refusing to allow her to contact her family in Brazil.

The docs say Larrana informed Garrick she wanted to call police, but he wouldn't give her phone back, and he threatened to call ICE. Larrana told cops she was terrified because she isn't familiar with all the laws, even though she's in the country legally on a visa.

Lil Jon’s gearing up to go big for his Macy’s Day Parade performance -- and that means scrubbing every last trace of his usual X-rated energy to keep things squeaky clean.

We caught up with the rapper at NYC’s Soho Grand Hotel Wednesday... and he told us he’s switching up the lyrics for something way cleaner, making sure the kids can enjoy the iconic Thanksgiving family moment without any shockers.

Catch the full clip -- Lil Jon also breaks down whether he actually keeps a family-friendly backup version on deck ... or if he’s just swapping out the spicy lyrics on the fly as he goes.

Jackson Browne says his son Ethan Browne, an actor, model and musician, is dead.

Jackson says ... "It is with deep sorrow that we share that on the morning of November 25, 2025, Ethan Browne, the son of Jackson Browne and Phyllis Major, was found unresponsive in his home and has passed away. We ask for privacy and respect for the family during this difficult time. No further details are available at this moment."

The famous singer/songwriter announced his son's death Wednesday on social media.

Ethan's mom, Phyllis Major, died by suicide in 1976 when Ethan was just a toddler. Ethan appeared in the 2004 film, "Raising Helen" with Kate Hudson. He was also an accomplished model who worked with Isaac Mizrahi.

When Ethan was a baby back in 1974, he was featured on a Rolling Stone cover with his father. The two were photographed with Jackson nuzzling his son's face.

Jackson proudly said of his son back in 2022, "Ethan is a great father. He's a great son, a great man ... I love seeing him with his kids." Jackson went on ... "when I see him in his movies, modeling, with his daughter, and being such a great dad, it makes me very proud."

The L.A. County Medical Examiner has deferred the cause of death, pending the investigation.

Ethan was 52.