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The Arrowhead Stadium worker who went viral for framing part of a $600 tip she got from Taylor Swift says the kind gesture made her Christmas absolutely magical.

We tracked down Robyn Gentry, and she told us how Taylor's tip helped make the holiday one for the books ... and it sounds like the money wasn't the biggest thing.

Robyn says 5 of her kids lost their grandma, who she said always made Christmas for the family magical -- its unclear who the grandmother is -- but she tells us Taylor's surprise gift made for a memorable day at work.

Beloved actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. -- perhaps best known for his catchphrase "Sheeeeeit..." from "The Wire" -- has died ... TMZ has confirmed.

The Hollywood veteran passed away peacefully Tuesday in New York following a short illness, his manager Brian Liebman tells us. Deadline was first to report his death.

Whitlock starred as corrupt Senator R. Clayton Davis on "The Wire" and had recurring roles on "Veep," "Your Honor," and "Atlanta."

Whitlock collaborated with Spike Lee on several film projects, including "25th Hour" -- where he originated his signature phrase -- "BlacKkKlansman," "Da 5 Bloods," and "Chi-Raq."

Discovery Channel star Chad Ollinger told cops in Nevada he strangled his cellmate and then smashed the guy's face into a metal post ... all because he had the feeling the guy was a pedophile.

According to the arrest report, obtained by TMZ, authorities interviewed the TV star ... and say Ollinger told them he had the supernatural power to read people and know things about them.

In the docs, cops say Ollinger confessed to murdering Christopher Kelly, his cellmate at Clark County Detention Center, and told them the killing was "righteous" due to Kelly being a pedophile.

Saturday marked the final 'After Dark' tours of 2025, with two buses rolling out, featuring TV personality James Wright Chanel and actor Kris D. Lofton.

Since it was the last "TMZ After Dark" of 2025, the night centered on New Year’s resolutions ... with Lofton actively engaging passengers by asking about their goals for the year ahead.

As the buses returned to Hollywood Boulevard, the energy only intensified -- no one wanted to get off!

Blueface is looking for new surroundings in the new year ... the rapper put his Los Angeles-area mansion on the market earlier this week -- for a cool $1,250,000!

Real estate sources tell TMZ ... Blueface is giving the future buyer a jump start on the luxurious life tucked in the quiet Pleasantville of a Santa Clarita Valley neighborhood ... the 4,303-square-foot joint encompasses 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms and a back yard.

The two-level pad has been the scene of numerous Blueface viral moments and live streams over the years ... the place was built in 2018.

Jill Biden's first husband, Bill Stevenson, is now a widower ... because Bill's wife was pronounced dead at their Delaware home after cops were called for a domestic dispute, and found her unresponsive ... TMZ has learned.

New Castle County Police tell TMZ ... officers responded to a reported domestic dispute at a home in Oak Hill around 11:15 Sunday night and found Linda Stevenson unresponsive in the living room.

Cops say officers immediately administered life-saving measures, but Linda was ultimately pronounced dead.

"Love Island USA" alum Yulissa Escobar says she was savagely struck by another woman in Miami early Monday ... causing her to suffer a concussion.

Escobar tells TMZ ... she and a pal went to LIV nightclub in Miami Beach to see a Sunday night performance before popping over to Taco Bell for some grub in the wee hours, which is when she says all the trouble started. According to a police report taken by the Miami Beach Police Department, the reality star was waiting for her order when a male approached and started making "inappropriate remarks toward her," which she told cops she ignored.

According to the report, a female accompanying the male apparently became agitated and struck her on her right cheek. Police said the couple then left the scene in a white Mercedes.

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Rachel Uchitel used to make headlines during her affair with Tiger Woods … but now she's catching eyeballs as she gets ready to walk down the aisle with her fiancé Dan Donovan ... and we have pics of the couple on the way to their wedding rehearsal dinner.

Rachel stunned in a bedazzled white lace mini-dress with a pink oversized bow, while Dan wore black slacks, a blue blazer, dark velvet shoes and a pink handkerchief. The two walked hand-in-hand Monday on the way to the dinner in Miami, Florida.

The "Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel" podcast host first crossed paths with her businessman beau through the dating app Bumble. While they matched years ago, they didn't meet in person until 2024.

Mel Gibson and longtime partner Rosalind Ross have separated ... TMZ has learned.

The split comes after 9 years and one child together. The two quietly uncoupled about a year ago ... TMZ has confirmed. People was first to report the breakup.

The two began dating in 2014 after meeting through mutual friends.

Post Malone fell flat on his ass on the floor attempting to backflip off a chair Monday ... slightly painful, unintentionally hilarious, all caught on camera during a live stream.

Watch the video ... in the middle of a Twitch stream with xQc, the Grammy-nominated artist warns, "This is just an attempt," before climbing onto his chair.

Before he can even properly push off the chair to start a flip, PM falls sideways right on his bottom.

Mario Rodriguez -- the man who accused Tyler Perry of sexual battery last week -- says friendly text messages the two allegedly exchanged don’t undermine his claims and are actually consistent with his account.

The model and actor told PEOPLE ... “I want to briefly respond to what’s being said about me right now. People are pointing to messages where I was polite, grateful, or vulnerable — and trying to use that to discredit me.”

He continues, “When someone has influence over your career, your income, your future, you don’t feel free. Survivors often stay cordial. They often ask for help when they feel desperate.”

Rodriguez adds that the messages don’t negate his allegations. “That does not mean abuse didn’t happen. Those text messages were sent at a time when I was especially vulnerable, as can be seen from the context. Continued financial support and access are not inconsistent with abuse — they are often part of the power dynamics that follow it.”

Dakota Johnson reportedly split from Chris Martin earlier this year ... and now she's been spotted out with another singer -- Role Model.

A new photo shows Dakota and RM -- whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury -- huddled over a candlelit dinner over the holiday with friends, and we're told they got very close.

Sources tell us Dakota was lying on him all cuddled up at the cozy dinner.

Dakota was snapped taking a sip from her glass as they both leaned forward, engulfed in conversation with another dinner guest.

A worker at Arrowhead Stadium on Christmas got the shock of her lifetime when Taylor Swift dropped a massive tip ... a gesture so shocking, the suite staffer had to frame one of the six fresh Benjamins.

TMZ has learned a viral Facebook post from a stadium employee named Robyn Gentry talking about the superstar's Xmas generosity is legit ... TS indeed tipped $600 to the unsuspecting worker.

As Robyn tells it ... TS was at the Christmas game to watch fiancé Travis Kelce play maybe his last NFL game ... and superstar was so appreciative of staff working on the holiday, she was handing out her own gifts ... that being cold hard cash.

Glen Powell and Michelle Randolph are officially turning up the heat ... the new couple was spotted sneaking in a South Florida getaway over the weekend.

TMZ obtained photos of the pair leaving 1 Hotel South Beach in Miami on Saturday and making a beeline for a private airport. The duo didn't go straight there, though. They made stops for gas and even swung by a smoke shop along the way. Glen showed he's still got his leading man manners, holding the door open for his new girlfriend like a total gentleman.

Sources tell TMZ ... the romance is moving fast, and after leaving Miami, the couple took things international, jetting off to the Caribbean hot spot of St. Barths to keep their holiday vacation going.

"Owning Manhattan" star Chloe Tucker Caine says she swiped left on the man who would eventually become her husband several times ... before her mom took over her dating apps.

The breakout reality star stopped by "TMZ Live" Monday and imparted a bit of wisdom for anyone in the market for a spouse.

Chloe told us ... "A lot of times our parents see the best in us and they see a lot of times what we're missing."

But it took some serious convincing for Chloe to hand over the fate of her romantic life to her mother. Her mom persuaded her this was the way to go based on her own life experience. According to Chloe, her mother admitted to her that she picked someone based solely on looks ... and didn't want her daughter to suffer the same fate she did.

So this is how their little love operation worked ... Chloe says her mom posed as her, essentially screening Chloe's matches for her.

Chloe explained, "They didn't know it was her. They thought they were talking to me!"