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The Strokes didn’t just rock Coachella -- they lit a political firestorm in the middle of the desert had the crowd doing a double take.

The NYC rockers were cruising through their performance on Saturday like any other big act when things suddenly took a sharp left turn. Frontman Julian Casablancas and co. rolled out a heavy video montage calling out U.S. foreign intervention … and yeah, it got serious fast.

The visuals included a rundown of governments allegedly overthrown by the CIA over the years, mixed with footage of more recent conflicts -- including Israel bombing Gaza and U.S. strikes on Iran -- all playing while the band ripped through “Oblivius,” a track they haven’t performed live since 2016.

Not exactly your typical Coachella vibe of flower crowns and influencer selfies!

Disgraced ex-congressman Eric Swalwell is catching heat again -- this time for allegedly running up a boozy tab on his own campaign’s dime.

Swalwell’s campaign allegedly racked up more than 100 alcohol delivery charges over a four-year period starting in 2020 ... with booze bills reportedly tied straight to congressional campaign funds instead of his own wallet, according to a NY Post report.

Yeah … you read that right. Campaign cash -- the kind donors fork over to win elections -- allegedly being used for repeated liquor store runs.

Talk about awkward timing ... Tucker Carlson’s son is bouncing from J.D. Vance’s office right as President Donald Trump’s attacks on his dad hit a fever pitch.

Buckley Carlson -- son of the conservative lightning rod -- is out as deputy press secretary in the VP’s office … heading for the private sector to launch a political consulting firm, with Politico first reporting the move.

Now, this reportedly wasn’t some sudden blow-up. Buckley actually gave notice back in December and stuck around to help smooth the transition.

8:07PM PT -- Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Timothée was out celebrating a bachelor party for one of his friends -- that’s why he went to Miami.

Timothée Chalamet wasn’t exactly on Miami time this weekend … because the Hollywood heartthrob and his crew rolled up to E11EVEN Miami at a jaw-dropping 7 PM on Saturday -- hours before the city’s nightlife typically stretches.

The "Marty Supreme" star and friends were spotted slipping into the famous club early in the evening -- a move that raised eyebrows considering the venue’s reputation for all-night partying. In Miami, showing up at 7 is basically like arriving before the DJ plugs in.

Rocking a low-key look for the early outing, Chalamet kept it all black -- hat, T-shirt, jeans and boots -- blending in just enough while still turning heads.

Looks like sparks might be flying between Marciano Brunette and Jessi Draper … ’cause the two were getting real comfortable during a night out in Nashville.

Sources tell us the pair were posted up near the bar at Red Door Saloon in Midtown late Saturday night, rolling deep with a group -- but clearly locked in on each other. We’re told Marciano and Jessi were hugging, laughing, and staying close -- with the vibe reading more date night than just a friendly hang.

Eyewitnesses say things didn’t cross into full-on make-out territory, but Marciano did plant a kiss on Jessi’s cheek -- and the chemistry wasn’t exactly subtle.

Barbara Palvin is back out in public just days after a scary situation at home involving husband Dylan Sprouse.

The model was spotted keeping things super chill at Griffith Park in Los Angeles Saturday, going makeup-free for a laid-back picnic and she wasn't alone ... her dog tagged along for the outing. It marks her first sighting since the couple's Hollywood Hills property turned into the scene of a late-night scare.

We broke the story ... things got tense early Friday morning when Barbara called 911 after spotting a suspicious man on their property. Dylan didn't wait around ... he confronted the guy, tackled him and held him down until cops showed up.

A devastating mass shooting in Louisiana has left eight children dead and a community reeling.

Shreveport Police say officers responded Sunday morning to reports of a domestic disturbance. In total, 10 people were shot ... eight of them children, ranging in age from just 1 to 14 years old.

Authorities say the suspected gunman fled the scene, carjacked a vehicle nearby and led officers on a chase. Police opened fire during the pursuit, and the suspect was killed.

Kanye West is back out in public ... but he's clearly not looking to make noise right now.

Ye was spotted Friday heading into a dentist's office in Los Angeles, marking his first sighting since getting dropped from major overseas gigs following his recent L.A. shows.

He kept things low-key, but one thing stood out ... a noticeably swollen right cheek, something fans immediately clocked given his history with dental work and headline-making grills.

A violent scene just steps from the University of Iowa turned chaotic early Sunday when a massive brawl suddenly erupted into gunfire, leaving three students wounded.

Cops say they were called to Iowa City's Pedestrian Mall for a large fight ... but things escalated fast when shots rang out in the middle of the melee.

Video from the scene shows dozens of people throwing punches before panic sets in, with crowds sprinting in every direction as gunfire erupts.

Coachella Weekend 2 hit full throttle Saturday with massive crowds, high-energy sets and viral moments taking over the Empire Polo Grounds.

Justin Bieber led the night with one of the festival’s most talked-about performances, returning to the main stage with a guest-heavy set that drew a huge response. His "One Less Lonely Girl" moment spotlighting Billie Eilish quickly made waves online, while SZA, Sexyy Red and Big Sean all joined him onstage throughout the show.

Beyond Bieber, the festival grounds stayed busy across multiple stages, with fans moving between sets from afternoon into late night. As expected, Weekend 2 brought another packed turnout, with attendees filling out the desert for one of the biggest nights of the event.

Jennifer Aniston is showing subtle support for ex-husband Justin Theroux following the birth of his first child.

After Theroux and his wife, Nicole Brydon Bloom, announced the arrival of their baby boy on Instagram Saturday, Aniston was among those who "liked" the post.

Theroux shared a photo holding the newborn, writing ... "He's here 🕊️ We are so in love," alongside Bloom. The announcement drew congratulations from several celebrities, including Aniston.

A planned pregame skydiving entrance at Virginia Tech turned into a tense scene Saturday when a parachuter got stuck on the scoreboard.

The skydiver was supposed to glide into the stadium carrying a massive American flag ahead of the Hokies' spring game under new head coach James Franklin ... but instead ended up tangled high above the field.

Video shows the chute snagged across the top of the scoreboard wedged between the giant "C" and "H" ... with the skydiver left dangling for roughly 20 minutes as fans looked on.

Justin Bieber locked in on Billie Eilish and delivered the moment everyone's talking about at Coachella Weekend 2 ... serenading the pop star mid-set and sending the crowd into a frenzy.

Bieber launched into "One Less Lonely Girl" and made Eilish the clear focus, turning the performance into a full circle scene between the global superstar and one of his most famous fans.

SZA joined him under the desert lights for a sultry "Snooze" duet, while Sexyy Red injected high energy into "Sweet Spot." Big Sean kept the momentum going, hopping in for "As Long As You Love Me" and "No Pressure," giving the set a rapid-fire hit streak.

Jelly Roll just proved there is nothing soft about him as he just smashed Pat McAfee through the announcer’s table during the main event of WrestleMania 42. 

Jelly Roll came out at the start of the main event between WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and challenger Randy Orton, who had Pat McAfee in his corner, and Jelly Roll had Cody’s back immediately, going after McAfee before the match even started. 

McAfee is thrown on top of the table by Rhodes -- who lines him for Jelly Roll to run from the neighboring table -- dropping an elbow through McAfee’s chest, smashing the table right out from under them, pieces flying everywhere!

The biggest names in Hollywood came out for the Oscars Saturday night, but not the Oscars you're thinking about.

It was the 12th annual Breakthrough Prize ceremony -- also known as the “Oscars of Science” -- which drew a boatload of A-listers such as Anne Hathaway, Robert Downey Jr., Zoe Saldana, Ben Affleck, Paris Hilton, Margot Robbie, Lionel Richie, Michelle Yeoh, Rob Lowe, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen.

The list didn't stop there. You also had Jessica Chastain, Christina Aguilera, Gal Gadot, Ron Howard, Olivia Wilde, Jewel, Lily Collins, Gigi Hadid, Edward Norton, Michelle Williams, Darren Aronofsky, Salma Hayek, Naomi Watts, Billy Crudup, and François-Henri Pinault.

It's a big day for Loren Gray ... she just turned 24!

And we can't think of a better way to celebrate the sexy influencer than with some of her hottest pics ... after all, the social media star sure loves taking a sultry snap to share with her millions of social media followers -- whether she's rocking a bikini or sporting some lacy lingerie!