Holidays

Top Dawg Entertainment's flagship artist Jay Rock is beaming with pride over the banner year the label experienced in 2024 ... which he says, sets the stage for an even bigger 2025!!!

TMZ Hip Hop chopped it up with the Grammy Award-winner during TDE's 11th annual Christmas Concert, Toy Drive, and Community Giveback, live and direct from the Nickerson Gardens area he grew up in!!!

Jay and Kendrick Lamar both started their careers together and bias aside, Rock is dubbing "GNX" a classic album ... play it front, back, side to the side, you'll still get the same dynamic results!!!

Hollywood's brightest stars have donned their most festive apparel for the holiday show of the season ... the 2024 iHeart Radio Jingle Ball.

Check it out ... fans favorites like Katy Perry, Shaboozey and Benson Boone, among others, stepped out Friday night for the annual event. This year, the holiday concert took place at Madison Square Garden in NYC ... and brought out a number of notable celebrities.

As we mentioned, Katy made an appearance, posing for photogs in a jaw-dropping silver gown ahead of her highly anticipated performance.

Top Dawg Entertainment had a lot to be thankful for in '24 but like they always do 'bout this time, their main mission is giving back!!!

The label's 11th annual Christmas holiday went down inside the Watts neighborhood's Nickerson Gardens on Thursday, boosted by homegrown super talents such as Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Jay Rock, Isaiah Rashad and many more.

TMZ Hip Hop caught up TDE's President Punch and Ab-Soul at the event and they humbly told us they're humble servants in the community when it comes to this stuff.

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If you're still shopping for friends and family this holiday season, consider giving the gift of a little bling!

Jewelry is a timeless way to show someone how much they mean to you ... and it doesn't have to break the bank. From glimmering tennis bracelets to pendant necklaces and vintage inspired earrings, we've gathered some of the best gift ideas for the jewelry lovers in your life.

Amazon has a huge selection of budget-friendly options for gifting ,,, and they’re all guaranteed to get to you before your holiday gatherings.

Get all the bling for a fraction of the price with this Baublebar Bennett Tennis Bracelet.

Danica McKellar's basically the reigning queen of Christmas rom-com movies -- with her recent catalog of work making it clear she's got it all down to a festive science.

We caught up with the actress, and she’s loving her holiday groove ... saying there’s something so heartwarming about watching regular folks navigate life without greed or selfishness.

It’s a fun, feel-good clip you’ve gotta check out! Danica dives into her Hallmark and Great American Family flicks, even spilling why the latter has become a cheery fave for anyone craving cozy vibes.

Christmas is the season to be jolly --- but not for one Massachusetts drug suspect who tried to pull a Santa Claus escape, but got stuck inside a chimney, according to police.

Tuesday night, police officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Falls River, MA, prompting Robert Langlais and Tanisha Ibay to flee to the roof, cops said.

Ibay allegedly jumped from the roof onto a car parked on the street, while Langlais climbed inside the chimney ... but his attempt to evade capture failed miserably.

The NFL is pulling out all the stops for Christmas ... 'cause not only is Beyoncé a halftime performer -- Mariah Carey is kicking off the whole day of games!!

The big announcement was made on Thursday ... with the Queen of Christmas slated to give a special rendition of her classic hit ahead of all the holiday football action.

Carey will perform "All I Want For Christmas Is You" before the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 PM ET and the Baltimore Ravens visit the Houston Texans later in the afternoon.

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The holiday season is in full swing ... and the party invites are rolling in!

It's officially the best time of the year to get glam and turn some heads during a night on the town. Whether you're getting ready for a romantic dinner date ... an evening with the gals ... or an office holiday party, we've gathered all the shimmering sequined dresses you'll need to dazzle from now until New Year's Eve!

Plus, they're all available on Amazon, guaranteeing that you'll be prepared even for last minute celebrations.

You'll sparkle this holiday season in this Off the Shoulder Bodycon Maxi Dress.

Perfect for any of your elevated outings like a holiday reception or fancy dinner, this elegant cocktail dress is available in a stunning emerald green, fitting for this time of year. It also comes in a shimmering maroon, black and navy -- as well as more demure colors for a toned down look.

BeyHive rejoice -- Beyoncé will have more time than usual for her Christmas Day game halftime performance ... as TMZ Sports has learned the NFL is extending its intermission to give the superstar singer a longer show.

A typical NFL game halftime is around 12-15 minutes ... but league sources tell us that'll be beefed up when 'Yoncé takes the stage after the second quarter of the Houston Texans' home matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Dec. 25.

While it's not Super Bowl-level time -- the Big Game break can last up to 25 minutes -- we're told the total intermission on Christmas Day will be roughly 20 minutes ... meaning Beyoncé gets more breathing room for her set.

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In 2024, a handful of A-listers released their own memoirs ... telling their stories in their own words

Whether they're spilling marriage and relationship secrets ... dishing on former celeb colleagues ... or opening up about their personal struggles behind closed doors, these memoirs not only made headlines, but became best sellers in the process.

From Cher to Josh Brolin, here are the must-read celebrity memoirs of the year -- all available now on Amazon.

It's hard to believe that Cher has never released a memoir until now.

The pop icon's book, titled Cher: The Memoir, "follows her extraordinary beginnings through childhood to meeting and marrying Sonny Bono -- and reveals the highly complicated relationship that made them world-famous, but eventually drove them apart," according to HarperCollins.

Order Cher: The Memoir Part One, here.

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour may have officially wrapped up but there's more than just concert tickets that Swifties will want to see underneath the tree!

There’s no shortage of unique Taylor-inspired merchandise and gifts that'll please any superfan of the pop icon -- no matter what era they're in. From a cocktail recipe book with drinks based on Taylor’s songs to an activity book for pint-sized Swifities, these gifts are straight out of their "wildest dreams."

Shake it off? More like shake it up with this Taylor Swift Cocktail Book!

Inspired by Taylor’s music, this book of cocktail recipes will please any of-age Swifie, no matter what era they stan. With 65 different concoctions, there’s something for everyone -- from the Lavender Hazy to the Lemon Drop on My Guitar. Plus, it includes beautiful illustrations and tips for starting your own home bar! So come on babe, you can make me a drink!

Katy Perry turned the Jingle Bell Ball 2024 into her own winter wonderland, electrifying the stage as she dropped hit after hit!

Katy kicked off at London's O2 Arena Sunday night with bops from her new album "143" -- but didn’t forget the classics, belting out everything from "I Kissed a Girl" to "Teenage Dream" ... all while rocking a sizzling Santa outfit.

Katy kept the crowd roaring with "Roar" and lit up the arena with "Firework," serving festive realness in a red co-ord and furry white boots. Add in her signature animated stage vibes, and it was pure Katy magic!

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If you’'re in the market for a scent-sational gift this holiday season, look no further than your favorite celebrities. For years, stars have ruled the fragrance industry, sharing their carefully curated scents so that fans could smell just like them!

Not only are these perfumes the perfect present for your pals who love all things beauty, but pop culture fans will also get a kick out of receiving a gift crafted by their fav celeb. With rave reviews, these celebrity fragrances are sure to be a hit -- whether your friends love fruity floral scents or more woodsy musks.

Khloé Kardashian just launched her debut fragrance XO Khloé and you don’t want to miss it!

To craft the scent, the Good American founder teamed up with two award-winning, world-class perfumers – Master perfumer, Alberto Morillas, and Senior perfumer, Clement Gavarry of Firmenich. Khloé says they went through “100 rounds of fragrance mods” to get the perfect scent -- which came to life as a floral fragrance with a delicate bouquet of crystallized rose petals, a touch of praline, sexy musks and soft woods.

A motorcycle crash involving a Palm Springs, CA police officer left ten people, including the officer, hospitalized during an annual holiday parade over the weekend.

The accident occurred around 6 PM Saturday as hundreds of spectators gathered to watch the 32nd annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade. Dramatic video posted on social media showed the officer losing control of his motorcycle before barreling into a crowd of nearby people.

The police officer’s hand was reportedly severed during the accident.

Brittany Cartwright isn't feeling blue this Christmas season ... even though it's her first since being separated from her husband Jax Taylor.

Photogs caught up with "The Valley" star outside LAX, where she spilled all on her upcoming holiday plans amid her breakup from the "Vanderpump Rules" alum.

As Brittany put it ... she's going all out with the decorations so that her son, Cruz, can have a "very special" holiday. However, there will be one important family member missing from their celebration ... Brittany confessed Jax would not be looped into her plans this year.