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R&B singer Nivea is battling leukemia ... and she says the diagnosis has changed how she looks at life, even as her treatment continues to go great.

The "Don't Mess with My Man" singer opened up about her cancer battle during a recent sit-down on the musical interview series "Cadillac Chronicles" ... saying she learned she had leukemia earlier this year and is grateful to God for her progress so far.

Nivea says the experience has put plenty into perspective ... reminding her how suddenly life can change and pushing her to seize every opportunity that comes her way.

Katie Holmes and her new man, Jason Bard Yarmosky, are keeping a firm grip on their budding romance ... stepping out hand-in-hand once again.

The actress and the New York artist were spotted holding hands during a date night at SoHo Sessions in NYC ... supporting the Animal League at an event where Sienna Spiro performed.

Katie dressed up for the occasion in a coral top and black leather trousers ... while keeping Jason close as they made their way through the city.

KJ Apa says he once added his own secret sauce to some late-night McDonald's ... he urinated on his fast food order ... and still ate it!!!

The "Riverdale" star was talking to Dylan Sprouse and Brendan Columbus on their "Wildmen" podcast about sobriety and addiction ... revealing he will "abuse" anything that makes him feel good ... from substances to food.

KJ launched into a story about a time when he was trying to be sober and simultaneously lose weight for work ... which he says makes him do "crazy s***," like order a mountain of Mickey D's.

He explained he pounded half the order -- 3 Big Macs, McNuggets, fries and a shake -- and instantly regretted it.

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LeBron James won't have to sacrifice golf if he ends up in Cleveland or Philadelphia ... 'cause some local companies tell TMZ Sports they'll roll out the red carpet for the King if he ends up on the Cavs or Sixers!!

James has spoken at length about catching the golf bug over the past year ... and last week, he even addressed whether it would factor into his free agency decision.

Ultimately, he explained basketball is still the main focus ... and if he ends up in a cold city, he'll find a simulator to work on his swing in the winter months.

Courtney Stodden is satisfied with Jason Alexander's apology over an old controversial comedy sketch they performed ... and she's ready to move on with her mission, hopefully with a new ally.

Courtney tells TMZ ... she accepts and appreciates the "Seinfeld" star's mea culpa and genuinely hopes it comes from a place of reflection.

As we reported ... Jason issued an apology Tuesday after Courtney blasted him on Instagram over a 2012 "Funny or Die" sketch that was sexually charged.

Courtney said she was super uncomfortable when Jason, in character, made several jokes about her boobs and sex. She was 17 years old at the time and Jason was a writer on the show.

Denise Richards' estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, claims she is behind on court-ordered support payments and money owed to his lawyers … and now he wants her found in contempt ... TMZ has learned.

Aaron filed court docs, obtained by TMZ, asking for Denise to be held in contempt after he says she failed to pay in full the $5K he's owed each month in temporary spousal support and the $30K she owes to his attorneys per a previous order in the case. 

Since March, he claims she's only paid partial amounts and still owes $13,500 to him and $28,000 to his attorneys -- leaving a total balance of $41,500.

Kelly Osbourne is pouring out her heart on the 1st anniversary of her father Ozzy Osbourne's death ... saying the past year without him has broken her in ways she never knew were possible.

Kelly shared a lengthy letter to the rock legend Wednesday ... writing, "One year ago today, the world changed forever."

She says she still feels Ozzy in the quiet, in the wind, in his music ... and even the lingering memory of his cologne.

Swipe to the second slide of her IG post to read her tribute ... she says the most painful part isn't simply that he's gone ... it's no longer being able to touch him, hold his hand, or feel the sense of safety only he could give her.

"Love Island USA" stars Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe are proving some vacation romances don't last forever ... because the runners-up on the show's 7th season have split ... TMZ has confirmed.

The reality TV couple decided to part ways recently ... about a year after leaving the villa as a couple. PEOPLE was first to report the split.

As for the reason behind the split ... a source told PEOPLE, "The distance between them and their busy schedules made it challenging to maintain their connection. They still remain close friends. They share a deep love and respect for each other and will always support one another whenever possible.”

Travis Scott isn't letting the incident at Zero Bond make him "Antisocial" ... he's back in public for the first time since he and NBA star Jordan Clarkson were involved in an altercation at NYC's hottest private club.

The "Goosebumps" rapper stepped out in the Big Apple on Tuesday ... wearing an all-black fit complete with a durag and a bunch of jewelry.

Travis briskly walked from his hotel to a waiting car ... keeping his face covered with one hand.

It's the first time we've seen Travis since the drama at Saturday's party at Zero Bond.

The fatal car crash that killed Kaylee Hottle looks even worse upon further review ... a new image shows severe damage to the front of the car.

TMZ obtained a new photo showing the mangled car loaded on the back of a flatbed tow truck ... the front end of the 1995 Honda Accord is almost completely caved in, with the hood crumpled up and the bumper twisted out of shape.

Grass and mud are packed around the bumper and front passenger-side wheel -- where the tire appears to have separated from the rim -- and the windshield looks cracked on the same side.

Ex-UFC star Rampage Jackson went back into fighter mode during a tense altercation on Tuesday ... when he punched a streamer in the face for allegedly touching his privates.

The shocking moment went down during Jackson's "TaKO Tuesday" party ... which was streamed live on his Kick account.

At one point in the night, he crossed paths with a guy named SweaterGxd. During the interaction, Jackson accused the internet personality of grabbing his junk ... and responded by hitting him in the face twice.

Israeli-American reality TV star Yakir Levi fell to his death from the 28th floor of a luxury hotel in Florida ... and we're told investigators do not suspect foul play.

Police in Sunny Isles Beach and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the Acqualina Resort and Residences shortly after 9:30 PM Monday ... where Levi was pronounced dead at the scene.

TMZ obtained dispatch audio from the incident ... and responders originally reported it as a suicide. Ambulances were in route, and a responding officer declared it a "45", which usually means dead on arrival.

Investigators say Levi was alone at the time of the fall. The investigation remains ongoing ... with authorities working alongside the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner to determine his cause and manner of death.

A young mayor in Georgia is being investigated for his alleged spending habits ... and the city he was elected to govern took away his city-issued credit cards while the probe plays out.

22-year-old Jayden Williams was sworn in as mayor of Stockbridge just six months ago ... but according to Atlanta News First, lawmakers passed a resolution last week restricting his access to non-public areas, his use of city vehicles, and his use of city funds through his city-issued credit card.

Williams was ordered to hand over his credit card and stop using cars owned by the city ... Williams had a Monday deadline, but mayor pro term Elton Alexander said he didn't know if Williams complied. Still, city officials claim they can deactivate the credit card remotely.

A Missouri man jumped ship during a police chase ... exiting his moving car and diving off a bridge into the lake below ... and it's all on video.

Gavin Thor Lundgren -- a 26-year-old man from Kimberling City -- was arrested Saturday after police say he refused to comply with a routine traffic stop and led them on a wild pursuit that saw him dart across a two-lane bridge and dive into Table Rock Lake.

Dashcam footage shows the driver getting out of his car and swan-diving.