Fights & Feuds

Hailey Bieber didn't actually throw shade at Selena Gomez in the cover story for WSJ. Magazine ... 'cause we've learned she was talking about Sephora brands, NOT the singer-actress.

Here's the deal ... during an interview with the outlet, Hailey said, "I think there is space for everybody. I don't feel competitive with people that I'm not inspired by."

Many fans online -- and, admittedly, TMZ as well -- thought she was shading Gomez by calling her uninspiring ... but, our sources say that's not the truth in any way, shape or form.

Time to TAP-IN, y'all! Gen-Z news sizzled the social media algorithms, and we got the 5 hottest headlines to round out the week!

Kim Kardashian's known for breaking the internet -- and this week, Kim didn't beat around the bush ... in fact, she cut right to it: She dropped a new "SKIMS: The Ultimate Bush" line. And while mixed reviews continue to hit the web, hate it or love it ... the bushy panties sold out! What's your take?!

Famed YouTubers Dan and Phil first met back in 2009, and their on-camera chemistry has swirled the internet with romance rumors for 16 years! This week, the YouTube duo dropped the episode, "Are Dan and Phil in a Relationship? The Truth" ... confirming to their 2.9 million YouTube subscribers they've been together this entire time! We stand for Phan, but what are y'all's thoughts?

Chris Brown's Breezy Bowl XX concert at the New Orleans Superdome turned into a royal rumble last night ... after a group of women ganged up on another lady and beat the brakes off her in the stands!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained video of the wild encounter unfolding in the seats ... with 2 women -- one in blue, one in black -- arguing as another woman steps in to prevent the one in black from lunging forward.

Shortly after, another woman rushes into their section, briefly consults with the woman in black being restrained ... and then immediately launches into an attack on the woman in blue, clocking her cold in the face!!!

Nicki Minaj is rushing to Britney Spears' defense as Kevin Federline makes bombshell claims about their relationship ... and she says K-Fed is a "b*tch."

In a since-deleted post on X, Nicki called out Britney's ex-husband, saying ... "KEVIN FEDERLINE B*TCH WHEN I CATCH U."

Nicki was quote-tweeting Britney's X post about "constant gaslighting" from Kevin that was "extremely hurtful and exhausting."

Taylor Swift gifted Teyana Taylor some goodies this week ... and it's got the internet wondering, was there some shade at Travis Kelce's ex in the package?

If you weren't aware, Teyana and Kayla Nicole have a past ... as the latter implied during a 2024 interview with Angel Reese that Iman Shumpert left her roughly a decade ago for Teyana in devastating fashion.

Nicole appeared to imply that she dressed up as Teyana during an ensuing Halloween to take a dig at the "Bare Wit Me" singer and the whole situation.

Gavin Newsom is becoming the ultimate troll ... the California governor mocked Donald Trump and Bibi Netanyahu as the stars of the comedy film "Dumb and Dumber."

Newsom's press office posted a photo on X of President Trump and the Israeli Prime Minister -- clutching hands during their historic announcement to Israel's Knesset on Monday, championing a long-awaited peace deal between Israel and Hamas.

The rival factions have agreed to end a two-year war that has left the Gaza Strip in shambles, with scores dead. As part of the deal, Hamas released the 20 remaining Israeli hostages and Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.

3:15 PM PT -- Brian Branch is reportedly appealing the suspension.

Brian Branch has just been suspended for starting that wild brawl after the Chiefs vs. Lions game on Sunday night.

The league announced on Monday it was banning the Detroit star for one contest without pay ... calling his actions, "aggressive" and "entirely unwarranted."

It's not yet clear if Branch has plans to appeal, though the NFL stated it is an option on the table for the 23-year-old.

Dan Campbell took Brian Branch to task on Sunday night ... ripping his star player for igniting a brawl following Detroit's loss to the Chiefs.

The wild incident occurred just seconds after the Lions fell to Kansas City, 30-17, on Sunday night ... when Branch hit JuJu Smith-Schuster in the mouth for the way he blocked him earlier in the game.

The smack started a melee -- with multiple players from both sides jumping in to try to break things up.

Bhad Bhabie and her baby daddy Le Vaughn can't seem to make anything go smoothly ... because the simple act of climbing on a tour bus turned into a dramatic scene.

Check out this footage Bhad Bhabie uploaded from her latest vlog ... she's in her pajamas screaming at Le Vaughn in a parking lot, begging him to get on a bus.

There's some pushing and shoving but it's mostly just Bhad Bhabie nagging Le Vaughn to get the show on the road ... he seems to be toying with her, running away from her and then pausing to smoke.

After watching the intense, personal showdown between House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Mike Lawler, we can now answer the question Rodney King asked decades ago -- "Can't we all just get along." The answer is NO.

Jeffries, a Democrat, was speaking to reporters when Lawler, a Republican, approached and confronted him ... asking why he wouldn't sign on to a bill that would reopen the federal government.

That triggered 4-minutes of personal attacks and insults. It's not even so much what they said as how it was said. Each talks over the other -- they both represent New York -- and at one point Jeffries wags his finger right at Lawler's chest.

Zach Bryan is now in the crosshairs of the Department of Homeland Security, sorta ... officials at the federal agency are clapping back at his critique of ICE in his latest song.

Tricia McLaughlin -- DHS Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs -- took aim at the Grammy-winning country star's music in response to Zach releasing a snippet of a new, untitled track on Instagram Friday, slamming Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.

McLaughlin tells TMZ ... "Stick to 'Pink Skies'" -- referring to Zach's famous tune about kids who return home to tell their parents they're proud of how they grew up.

A Boogie Wit Tha Hoodie and his camp engaged in a massive brawl over the weekend, and by the looks of it, the establishment was left with the biggest black eye!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained a video of the chaotic aftermath of the trashed Tokyo club, which was supposed to be a night of bottle-popping and twerking for the Magic City Takeover at Zouk Japan on Friday, October 3.

Our source inside the club tells us there was confusion on who A Boogie's crew was tussling with and which camp had been involved.

A Boogie, on the other hand, was in the building, and you can see him standing on a platform in bright yellow Air Jordan 5 sneakers, combing through the rumble looking for something to throw.

Charlize Theron seemingly ignored Johnny Depp at last week's Dior Fashion Week show in Paris, France — and now video has surfaced of the awkward moment.

Check it out ... Charlize approaches Brigitte Macron — the wife of French prez Emmanuel Macron — and French entrepreneur Bernard Arnault with Johnny standing next to them at last Thursday's event.

The actress greets Arnault and Macron with soft kisses on each of their cheeks before pivoting and walking away — right past Johnny without so much as a look.

Taylor Swift's handling all family business on her new album ... 'cause it appears she took the opportunity to take shots at Travis Kelce's ex, Kayla Nicole.

"The Life of a Showgirl" dropped late last night, and Swifites have combed through the album searching for every veiled reference ... and they're convinced the star took some shots at Nicole's effort during her relationship with Kelce on the track "Opalite"

Swift sings, "“You couldn’t understand it, why you felt alone / You were in it for real, she was in her phone / And you were just a pose.”

Taylor Swift’s new track "CANCELLED!" is stirring the tea ... she doesn’t drop names, but fans are all over it, convinced Blake Lively’s in the crosshairs after her 12th album finally dropped!

The pop icon's spilling on how she likes her friends "cancelled," singing ... "Like 'em cloaked in Gucci and in scandal / Like my whiskey sour / And poison thorny flowers” -- sure, could be generic, but diehard Swifties are convinced it’s 100% Blake.

One X user, @damnitchristine, went full detective -- pointing out Blake’s the face of Gucci, played a florist in "It Ends With Us," and supposedly has her own whiskey brand -- which, fun fact, she doesn’t ... she actually has a canned cocktail line called Betty Booze.

Nicki Minaj and Cardi B are still going at each other's throats after several days of social media venom directed at the other's kids ... disses that haven't slowed down at all!!!

The Queen has been under fire for roasting Cardi and Offset's daughter Kulture earlier this week ... but she and her Barbz have been digging up screengrabs, maintaining it was Cardi who took a shot at the cradle first.

Nonetheless, Nicki wrote an open letter somewhat apologizing to the 7-year-old ... telling the tyke it's not her fault she has funny-looking gums, but blames Cardi for taking her out her character.