Diddy Grand Jury Talks To New Witness ... Claims He Has Tapes, Kim Porter Diary

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A man who claims he has sex tapes from Diddy's parties, and the real Kim Porter memoir says he's been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury.

We got attorney Ariel Mitchell and her client, Courtney Burgess, Thursday outside the federal courthouse in lower Manhattan and they told us they'd just finished testifying for the grand jury.

Courtney says he was initially contacted by agents from the Department of Homeland Security ... one of the federal agencies involved in the Diddy criminal case.

Shawn Mendes I'm Too Sexy For My Shirt!!!

Shawn Mendes says he's still figuring out his sexuality, but he does have one thing figured out ... he looks damn good without a shirt.

The singer-songwriter ditched his shirt again Thursday while checking out his Halloween decorations at his home in Los Angeles ... showing off his tattoos and his rock-hard abs.

We've seen Shawn more and more since he addressed years-long speculation about his sexuality earlier this week during a concert at the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado ... and, he looks happy after getting a huge weight off his chest.

Young Thug Freed From Prison After Accepting Guilty Plea In YSL Rico!!!

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3:54 PM PT -- Young Thug could be home very soon ... he was just sentenced and may not have to serve any more time behind bars if he successfully completes 15 years of probation.

On Thursday afternoon, Judge Whitaker imposed the sentence, which amounts to 40 years in total.

It's a bit complicated, but here's the gist -- he was given time served for 5 of the years plus 15 years on probation.

There is also a backloaded 20-year prison sentence that could kick in after probation ... but he'll only have to serve that time behind bars if he doesn't successfully complete his probation term.

If he keeps his nose clean during probation, the judge said that part of the sentence would be commuted.

His lawyer Brian Steel also requested he still be allowed to associate with co-defendants, his brother Quantavious "Unfoonk" Grier and Sergio "Gunna" Kitchens, in order to continue his rap career.

The state had been recommending Thug serve at least 25 years in prison, but it appears the judge went in a very different direction.

Young Thug decided to enter a guilty plea in his YSL RICO case ... which will bring an end to his part in what has become the longest trial in Georgia history.

On Thursday -- Halloween '24 at that -- Thug switched his original plea he made in 2022 and pleaded guilty to his role in criminal street gang activity.

He also pleaded no contest to conspiracy to violate the RICO Act and leading a criminal street gang.

Mark Zuckerberg 387-Foot Yacht Sets Sail For Open Ocean

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Mark Zuckerberg's trading a Silicon Valley office for some time in the big, blue sea ... with his 387-foot yacht leaving the harbor for the wide-open ocean.

The tech mogul's megayacht left San Diego Harbor Sunday afternoon ... gliding away from the shore and navigating its way to the mouth of the bay.

The ship's moving pretty quickly in the clip, as its hulking hull carefully maneuvers past much smaller vessels. It eventually makes it out to sea ... an impressive sight.

LeBron James Endorses Kamala Posts Vid Attacking Trump

LeBron James just dove headfirst into the presidential election, sharing a 75-second video attacking Donald Trump as a "racist" ... while saying he'd be voting for Kamala Harris.

James posted the clip on X, stitching together old civil rights protest footage and past comments made by the Republican nominee.

The video was quickly met with fierce backlash from Trump supporters who accused James of misleading voters by spreading an out-of-context and edited clip.

All The Must-See Celeb Halloween Costumes of 2024!

The celebs are going all out for their Halloween 'fits, and we're rounding up the best costumes from this year's spooky season! Hope your trick-or-treat buckets and bags are empty, 'cuz we're about to fill you up with some Halloween goodies!

No question Tyga had a pro team help pull off his "Tales from the Crypt" look, but he absolutely crushed it, while Alix Earle fully committed to her Cheshire Cat transformation -- posing on a magic shroom 🍄!

The Chainsmokers, Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall, cooked up a spot-on rendition as Remy Ratatouille and Linguini ...

Step aside Sabrina Carpenter and Jenna Ortega, because Madi Monroe and Avani Gregg nailed Sabrina's "Taste" music video impersonation.

And once and for all, click your heels 3 times for Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey's "The Wizard of Oz" costumes!

Dive into this year's best celebrity Halloween costumes and circle back later as the must-see looks will keep piling in!

'Avengers' Cast Assemble For Election Endgame ... Stars Endorse Kamala

Scarlett Johansson was on a mission, gathering her 'Avengers' squad for an urgent pow-wow -- and it wasn't about saving the world this time, but to endorse Kamala Harris.

The superhero squad was back in action, with Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Don Cheadle, Danai Gurira, and Paul Bettany joining ScarJo to rally voters against Trump, all just days before the big election showdown.

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The superhero squad hyped the video, dubbing it the "Election Endgame" and going ga-ga over their newly formed tagline, "Down For Democracy."

Kim Kardashian I'm a Reptilian ... Albino Alligator Costume

Kim Kardashian is going way out there for Halloween ... dressing up as an albino alligator in a costume that looks like it took tons of time, effort and money.

Kim K just shared her spooky look for Oct. 31 ... and she's got full body paint transforming her skin into white gator scales ... plus a prosthetic tail and some super long, pointy nails.

Oh, and Kim's topping off her look with custom contact lenses that make her eyes look like a reptile's.

TMZ's Halloween 2024 The Best Of Pop Culture ... Movies, Music and More!!!

Spooky season is going out with a bang at the TMZ office ... and our staff is pulling out all the stops for Halloween, with costumes from the biggest moments of the year in pop culture ... and some classics too.

Harvey's setting the tone as Lana Del Rey's alligator tour guide husband Jeremy Dufrene ... and we've also got a fun spin on Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest.

Post Malone's getting a shout-out ... and we've got his favorite NFL team covered, with a trio of Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.

Snoop Dogg Trades 'Gin & Juice' For Milk & Cookies ... Expands 'Snoop on the Stoop' Collection

Snoop Dogg's diving into the holi-daze ... featuring prominently in the expanded "Snoop on the Stoop" collection so that fans can bring home their own version of the rap legend.

Spencer's Gifts is hawking the collection -- inspired by the viral "Elf on the Shelf" phenomenon ... but, with the smiling elf replaced by the West Coast rapper.

Check out the merchandise ... Snoop's woven into a Christmas sweater bearing the words "Merry Chrismizzle," waiting to be hung on the tree in a red convertible ornament, sitting atop a dog house on a mug, and overall just vibing for the holidays.

J.D. Vance 'Fight or Flight' After Trump Shooting ... Drove Home, Loaded Guns

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J.D. Vance was ready to defend his homestead after Donald Trump was nearly shot in July .... he drove home and immediately loaded his guns -- ready to go down shooting!

The Republican nominee for vice president went on "The Joe Rogan Experience" for an interview, released Thursday ... and, he tells the story of learning about the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania which nearly took the 45th POTUS' life.

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Vance says he saw the clip online, and instantly thought DJT had been killed after the former prez grabbed his ear and was dragged to the ground by Secret Service agents -- of course, Trump then got up and famously told the audience to "fight."

Hailey Bieber & Kendall Jenner Livin' for the Simple Life ... Channel Paris and Nicole for Halloween

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Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner are trading in Hollywood for "The Simple Life" ... or, at least, they are for Halloween.

The supermodel and the Rhode Skin founder channeled Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie from their 'Simple Life' days for Halloween ... going so far as to recreate one of the show's most iconic scenes.

Check it out ... Justin Bieber's wife is dressed as Nicole, wearing denim overalls and a pink bra while holding a pitchfork. Next to her, Kendall sports a little denim skirt and halter top while holding a puppy ... bringing to life the reality show's famous poster.

L.A. Dodgers Fan Blows Off Hand With Firework ... World Series Celebration Gone Wrong

A World Series celebration Wednesday night turned tragic for one Dodgers fan ... who blew off their hand while lighting a firework in the streets of L.A.

The horrifying incident happened in downtown just minutes after the Dodgers beat the Yankees in Game 5 -- and it was all, unfortunately, captured on video.

Kylie Jenner Stripteasin' Like Demi For Halloween!!!

Kylie Jenner's bringing all the Demi Moore vibes this Halloween, totally nailing one of the star’s most iconic photo shoots.

Take a look -- Kylie went all in, recreating Demi's legendary "Striptease" pose from '96, with one leg crossed to cover herself, serving major sultriness right at the camera.

Kylie's giving full-on throwback -- windswept brunette locks, smoldering stare, every bit the spitting image of Demi's iconic look.

Mathew Knowles to Donald Trump Beyoncé Wasn't Booed at Kamala Harris Rally ... Ex-Prez Maintains Position

Beyoncé is getting backup from her father, Mathew Knowles, after Donald Trump ripped her for not singing at a Kamala Harris rally.

Trump roasted Queen Bey on Wednesday in Green Bay, Wisconsin ... telling his supporters both Beyoncé and Kamala Harris were met with boos at the VP's Houston rally after Bey didn't perform.

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However, Beyoncé's dad, who was at the Wisconsin event last Friday, begs to differ ... telling TMZ, "I can unequivocally say no one was booing. That's just a lie."

Celebrity Costumes Doin' It For The 'Gram ... Top-Notch Halloween Photoshoots!

Celebs definitely threw some money at their Halloween costumes this year, and to avoid the paparazzi and camera craze ... stars hired their own crews to hard-launch their spooky looks ... and it's all for the 'Gram!

Full-on photo shoots went down for Christina Aguilera, who slayed as Stoker's 'Dracula,' while Keke Palmer stepped up to the throne with her son as Cersei Lannister from "Game of Thrones."

"Beetlejuice" was a fave among stars like Vanessa Bryant and James Charles ... both giving their own renditions and killin' it in the makeup department.