Holidays

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are in full holiday truce mode -- teaming up for some cozy family time with their little one ... proving these exes still roll as a unit when it counts.

The pair was spotted wandering through the dazzling L.A. Zoo Lights Wednesday, taking in all the glowing displays -- and MGK was carrying their baby girl, Saga Blade Fox-Baker, in a chest carrier like a total doting papa.

Megan looked just as upbeat, strolling beside him with the pram -- giving full picture-perfect fam vibes as they stopped for pics and snapped selfies under those neon wings.

Everyone knows Thanksgiving wouldn't be complete without some pop culture icons taking a long stroll through the streets of New York City ... so check out some of the most iconic floats and balloons at this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

SpongeBob swapped his pineapple under the sea for the Big Apple this turkey day ... being pulled by a group of chummy folks, all dressed in sponge-like attire.

Goku from the "Dragon Ball" series is posing for the camera as he makes his way through the city! He probably should be lookin' for some Dragon Balls, but hey -- even Saiyans need to celebrate the holidays.

Jordin Sparks was strolling through NYC on Friday when TMZ grabbed her for some Thanksgiving talk -- and her plans are as simple as they are wholesome.

She told us she’s all about rest, good food, family time and football ... though she admits her mom will probably pull her into the kitchen to whip up the sides and the sweet stuff.

We also asked her about her go-to Christmas song -- hit the vid to hear which one she’s already humming.

You might not guess it, but we're big on tradition over here at TMZ ... and one of our favorites is seeing what crazy stuff they come up with for the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Here's something you might've guessed, though -- we're also big on spectacle, and we're waiting by our TV sets and laptops every year, grinning with excitement about the prospect of seeing what the organizers came up with.

Lil Jon’s gearing up to go big for his Macy’s Day Parade performance -- and that means scrubbing every last trace of his usual X-rated energy to keep things squeaky clean.

We caught up with the rapper at NYC’s Soho Grand Hotel Wednesday... and he told us he’s switching up the lyrics for something way cleaner, making sure the kids can enjoy the iconic Thanksgiving family moment without any shockers.

Catch the full clip -- Lil Jon also breaks down whether he actually keeps a family-friendly backup version on deck ... or if he’s just swapping out the spicy lyrics on the fly as he goes.

Forget about the Thanksgiving turkey ... we're looking at the Thanksgiving fashion -- at the airport -- for the nation's busiest travel day of the year.

Dressing for the airport can be tricky ... you want to be comfortable on the flight, but you are still in public ... and you have to consider the weather in the city you're departing from, while keeping in mind the climate that awaits you at your destination.

Some people strike a great balance ... and some people take it way too far.

Don't forget ... last week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urged Americans to "dress with respect" in an effort to "restore courtesy and class to air travel" over the holidays.

Feeling the pre-Thanksgiving chaos creeping in? Don’t crumble just yet -- it’s National Cake Day, and you batter believe we’re serving up some celeb-approved sweetness to lift your mood!

Check out our gallery of stars absolutely going to town on their cakes -- we’re talking Teresa Giudice, Kali Uchis, Chris Appleton, Quenlin Blackwell, and more -- sinking their teeth into the good stuff.

You can tell from the pics -- cake isn’t just for birthdays anymore. Celebs are bringing slices to beach vacays, using them as full-blown photoshoot props, and even getting in on some good old-fashioned cake-smashing fun!

Gobble gobble ... we’ve got a text! Two lucky turkeys just scored the ultimate White House glow-up, set to be pardoned by Donald Trump in a full-on "Love Island"-style reveal!

The video’s a full-on hoot ... baste mates Gobble and Waddle strut onto the red carpet as the "Love Island"-style narrator purrs, "Two new eligible turkeys enter the coop" before cutting to the duo flapping their way to some luxurious hotel beds.

TBH, it then swerves from Casa Amor to "The Bachelor" energy -- rose petals everywhere and Gobble & Waddle turkin' 9-to-5 -- wrapping with the killer tagline: "Two birds ready to ruffle some feathers in the coop."

Diddy might not be home for the holidays, but the man is still living large ... TMZ got the first look at his prison holiday menu and, TBH, he’s dining like a full-blown king ... just without the baby oil to help slide it down!

The imprisoned music mogul -- doing 50 months at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey -- will be ringing in Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s with the ultimate behind-bars breakfast bundle: bran flakes, skim milk, whole wheat bread, a banana, and a lil’ jelly on the side.

For Thanksgiving, Diddy’s getting the full jailhouse feast -- turkey roast with all the trimmings, mashed potatoes, corn ... plus a cute little holiday dessert to tie it all together.

Christmas shakes things up a bit -- Diddy’s getting baked Cornish hens as the main event, served with mashed potatoes, cornbread dressing and some mixed veggies for balance. Yum!

Days later, on New Years, he’ll even get to choose between baked fish or grilled beef -- and if he’s feeling extra wholesome, there’s a tofu lo mein waiting for him on New Year’s. So yeah ... the man’s not exactly starving.

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What's better than getting all your gifts on Christmas? Also getting one a day in the weeks leading up to it too, of course.

With the holidays on the horizon ... now is the time to invest in a new, fully-stocked advent calendar to count down the days until Santa shows up at your house. And Amazon has plenty to choose from ... with secret goodies inside like makeup, candy and even adorable little Funko Pops!

• Revolution Makeup Advent Calendar 2025 -- $65
• Amazon Beauty Advent Calendar -- $98
• L'OCCITANE Advent Calendar -- $135
• 24pc Perfume Gift Set -- $60
• Funko Pop! Bitty Countdown -- $29
• Lego Harry Potter Advent Calendar -- $39
• NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Gemstone Advent Calendar -- $20
• Whiskey Advent Calendar 2025 -- $56
• Wicked For Good: The Official Advent Calendar -- $24

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Tis the season to be spending ... but you don't have to break the bank to get a great gift for your friends and family!

We've pulled together a ton of goods you can get on Amazon right now for under $100 ... from toys to tech gadgets and beauty deals to apparel. So get a jump on that holiday shopping and grab some of these items while they last!

And check out Amazon's full Holiday Deals page here.

• Beats Pill - Portable Bluetooth Speaker -- $99
• LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Set -- $17
• POP MART The Monsters -- $47
• medicube Essentials Holiday Kit -- $30
• Casio Royale -- $43
• Elphaba Not Your Basic Witch Tumbler -- $14
• LEGO Icon Poinsettia Building Set -- $40
• JBL Go 3 -- $40
• Crest 3D Whitestrips Age Renew -- $43
• Hot Wheels Toy Car Track Set -- $56

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Don’t put off holiday shopping until the very last minute…especially for all the pop culture fanatics in your life, young and old! If they’re totally tuned in to all things fandom, from Marvel to Taylor Swift, it’s time to pick out what you’re putting under the tree.

Whether they’re into LEGO or have the “Wicked” soundtrack on repeat, these are the hot gifts you’re gonna want to grab before they’re all gone. These items are guaranteed to fly off the shelves pretty soon ... but you can get them all right now on Amazon

Check out Amazon's full Holiday Deals page here.

• The Book of Sheen: A Memoir -- $20
• Care Bears x Wicked -- $30
• LEGO x One Piece The Going Merry Pirate Ship -- $140
• Kpop Demon Hunters Derpy Hoodie -- $37
• Squishmallows Stranger Things Demogorgon -- $10
• Monster High Dolls - Wednesday -- $45
• LEGO x Marvel Infinity Gauntlet -- $67
• Little People Collector It Movie Special Edition -- $16
• Youtooz Chainsaw Man Pochita Plush -- $35
• Cinephile: A Card Game -- $16

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You may not be ready to sign up for The Great British Bake Off but that shouldn't stop you from decking out your kitchen like a pro this holiday season!

With Thanksgiving approaching and Christmas right around the corner, there's about to be a whole lot of pies, cakes ... and all those festive dessert recipes you've got saved on TikTok. While we can't guarantee that Christmas tree shaped pastry is going to turn out like the video ... we can guarantee you'll at least look like you know what you're doing with these finds.

• Amazon Basics Cast Iron Dutch Oven -- $48
• Le Creuset Pumpkin Mini Cocotte -- $50
• NutriChef 6-Piece Nonstick Baking Set -- $46
• KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer -- $450
• Lareina Deep Dish Pie Pan -- $43
• Nonstick Stackable Baking Pans 11-Piece Set -- $80

A group of war heroes on an honor flight from Wisconsin to Washington, D.C. got quite the surprise when they landed in our nation's capital ahead of Veterans Day ... because former president Barack Obama was waiting for them.

Obama greeted the plane when it touched down and spent time with the vets, who served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

The former prez shared video of the sweet interactions on social media, saying ... "Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC."

We know the flashiest people in bands are usually center stage, but it's always the drummers who provide the real support ... and since it's National Drummer Day, we've got a gallery of some of the most talented percussionists we could think of.

From rock gods like Dave Grohl and Neil Peart, to jazz cats like Tony Williams and Buddy Rich, check out our appreciation for the musicians who really get us moving and grooving!

Veterans Day's finally here, and we figured it'd be a good time to look back at the stars who've served over the years ... and there's more than just a few.

Sure, celebs like Adam Driver, Clint Eastwood, and Bea Arthur -- yes, you read that right -- might be best known for their work on big screens and small, but they took orders from drill sergeants before dealing with directors ... which was probably good practice for navigating the tough world of showbiz.