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Bryson Tiller and Kristy Sarah were spotted getting cozy in South Africa ... months before we confirmed they're an item.

Eyewitnesses tell TMZ they met Bryson backstage in July when he performed in South Africa alongside Swae Lee and Masego. When stopping by his green room to say hello, our sources tell us Bryson was sitting on a couch with Kristy.

We're told the witness invited Kristy to join them for photos to avoid leaving her out ... but Bryson later asked to retake the pictures with just him, explaining they were trying to keep things private.

Nicki Minaj's former assistant wants her to turn over her private text messages as part of their legal battle ... but the rapper is fighting back in court over it ... TMZ has learned.

Per court docs, Nicki's former employee, Brandon Garrett, asked the musician to hand over texts between her and third parties about him and his employment between January 2024 and April 2024. He also asked for all messages she sent about the alleged assault he claims went down backstage at one of her concerts in April.

Nicki claims she does not have any messages in her possession about the alleged incident and argued some of the other requests were overboard and refused to turn over the items.

Before this lil' cutie from Thousand Oaks, California turned into a professional singer, she was just throwin' on her fairy wings and teaching herself how to play piano and guitar ...

She started singing at just 7 years old. She's probably best known for being featured on Gnash's "I Hate U, I Love U" which peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Multiple people who worked with Nick Carter's sexual assault accuser, Melissa Schuman, claim she never mentioned the assault on the set of a 2003 film ... TMZ has learned.

According to new court docs TMZ obtained, Nick's legal team deposed multiple people who worked with Melissa on the set of "The Hollow."

Daniel Levin, the head producer of the film, testified he worked with Melissa on the film and watched her interact with Nick. He claims he "did not observe any fear, distress, avoidance, or behavioral changes in Schuman that would have suggested she had been sexually assaulted by Carter."

Jason Oppenheim is reaching out to his ex, Chrishell Stause, amid her difficult breakup ... telling his ex he's here if she needs anything.

The real estate mogul and reality star posted a comment on Chrishell's Instagram video where she revealed the news ... telling her he was sorry to hear about the breakup.

He wrote, "You're both beautiful people and sometimes things just don't work out, but it certainly doesn't mean anyone failed. There's probably nothing anyone can say to make you feel better right now, it might just take some time to process. But please know that you're very loved and I'm always there for you no matter what."

Chrishell Stause may have been the one to announce her breakup with G Flip ... but TMZ has learned it was G who decided to end their relationship.

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ ... the Australian musician was the one who pulled the plug on their four-year romance.

As TMZ previously reported ... Chrishell announced the split Monday, revealing she and G had agreed to handle their public breakup with love and respect.

Elizabeth Holmes’ partner, Billy Evans, did not ask the director of "You Can See Everything" to go full frontal ... sources tell TMZ. 

A source close to production tells TMZ Billy disputes the story told by the documentary’s director, Lance Oppenheim, regarding his controversial shower scene. The sources claim Billy was told that even if he filmed with his penis out ... it would not make the final cut for legal reasons. 

In the doc about Elizabeth, Billy opened up about the situation to Lance and co-director Nathan Fielder. In one scene, Billy is seen taking a shower, and his penis is exposed. 

Jessica Simpson's apparently trying to figure out if brunettes can have as much fun as blondes ... because she's ditched her trademark locks for a more natural look

The singer-songwriter was spotted hopping off a plane at LAX ... keeping a low profile in ripped jeans, a blue-and-red flannel and a T-shirt.

On top of the toned-down ensemble, Jessica looked unrecognizable because she's gone from blonde to brunette ... flaunting her natural look as she headed down the escalator.

Jacob Allen Morley -- a convicted felon serving a life sentence for murder -- has allegedly broken out of prison and sparked a manhunt in Tennessee.

The Tennessee Department of Correction announced the shocking news in a statement Monday ... stating he escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, TN, late Sunday night.

TDOC states it has searched and cleared buildings and structures in the surrounding area ... and the Tennessee Highway Patrol is assisting with the investigation. So far, though, they have been unable to find him.

Chris Brown's avoiding jail time after pleading guilty to his involvement in a UK club fight ... and the decisive sentence has caused serious debate.

The argument went down on Monday's episode of "The Low Down," the new YouTube collab between TMZ and the New York Post, where we give you the inside scoop on the biggest stories that are gripping, outrageous, and scandalous.

As we reported ... the singer-songwriter received an 8-month suspended sentence after pleading guilty to affray -- a criminal act involving a fight or the threat of violence by two or more people that disturbs the public peace -- after he hit a man with a tequila bottle. His codefendant, Omololu Akinlolu, also avoided jail time.

Sofía Vergara & Dan Reynolds' romantic weekend didn't stop with one dinner date ... because we're told they were spotted flirting at a birthday party not long after -- and they gave others in attendance the vibe that they're a couple.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the pair were seen at Doja Cat's 31st birthday party in Los Angeles late Friday night and early Saturday morning.

We're told the two were spotted in the corner of the room talking closely ... while Sofía stunned in a sexy lingerie top.

A Florida youth soccer league director was in a race against the clock to get a 3-year-old player's mom booted from the field ... and TMZ has obtained the frantic 911 call.

In the dispatch audio, league director Jul Henry complains about an "unruly parent" ... claiming the woman was following him around, calling him names and filming him for social media.

Henry makes it clear he wants the mother gone ... even urging the dispatcher to send officers ASAP because the family was about to leave.

"Love After Lockup" star Brittany Santiago and her estranged husband Marcelino Santiago's divorce has been tossed out ... TMZ has learned.

According to docs obtained by TMZ ... the judge presiding over their case dismissed the divorce proceedings without prejudice because neither party moved the case forward.

While this order means the two are still married ... theoretically Marcelino -- who filed for divorce -- could file papers again if he wanted to.

Push into the Spooky Spirit and see if you can name the unknown celeb flaunting her baby bump in this gingham bikini?!

She knows how to close the deal -- selling homes is her bread and butter, but reality TV is her stage to shine -- "Buying Beverly Hills" and "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" to name a couple.

Taylor Frankie Paul isn't ready to hand in her final rose just yet ... revealing she still wants her scrapped season of "The Bachelorette" to see the light of day ... and she's even open to giving love another shot on TV.

The reality star was spotted at LAX Monday, where she got candid about her canceled season of the ABC dating show ... as well as her messy personal life and her uncertain future on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."

Taylor says she "100%" wants ABC to release the season she already filmed ... pointing out all the hard work the contestants and production crew put into making it happen.

50 Cent is asking a judge to step in and stop Rick Ross' baby mama, Tia Kemp, from allegedly cyberstalking his 14-year-old son, Sire ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, 50 claims Tia has repeatedly targeted his son online, making nasty comments about the teen ... including calling him "slow" and claiming he's on the autism spectrum.

50 also takes issue with Tia allegedly posting a photo of Sire alongside a sexually explicit image of a woman the rapper's filing suggests is his mother, Daphne Joy.