Holidays

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.

Kim Kardashian's holiday season just got a little less merry -- she’s got a broken foot to deal with right before Christmas!

The SKIMS founder posted an IG Story pic Friday showing off her foot in a brace, with 2 crutches in tow, and didn’t hold back in the caption ... writing, "FML, broken foot for the holidays."

Kim added an angry swearing emoji to really drive home how much of a hassle this broken foot is -- especially since the Kardashians are all about going big for the holidays.

No breakup blues for Sabrina Carpenter here -- she’s ending the year spreading holiday cheer while plugging her new variety special ... and Barry Keoghan's clearly nowhere near her mind RN!

The singer was serving up major holiday glam at the NYC screening of Netflix's "A Nonsense Christmas" last night, looking stunning in a fuzzy black-and-white faux fur outfit, paired with matching heels.

Sabrina was totally in her element, striking poses for the cameras before opening the door for fans and inviting them in to check out her special, which is dropping later Friday on Netflix.

Trisha Yearwood isn't letting her husband Garth Brooks' legal woes keep her from getting in the holiday spirit ... performing at the annual Christmas tree lighting in Washington, D.C. last night.

The country singer ignored the ongoing chatter surrounding GB's rape lawsuit Thursday evening, taking the stage at the Ellipse in President's Park and performing some festive tunes for the national event.

Decked out in a sparkling red pantsuit, Trisha performed for President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff ... taking a bow after wrapping up her seasonal set.

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The holiday season is in full swing ... as we all prepare to gather with our loved ones, feast on hearty meals and celebrate the end of yet another year.

To make sure your home is as festive as possible for the holidays, we've pulled together some festive finds to have you rockin' around the Christmas tree.

Jingle all the way to Amazon for jolly items to place around your home!

While the holidays seemingly came out of nowhere, don't stress if you're behind -- because the Yaheetech 6ft Pre-lit Artificial Christmas Tree has all the cheer you need.

Backstreet Boys singer Kevin Richardson says he didn't see Flavor Flav get kicked out of the green room at the NBC tree lighting ceremony in NYC ... 'cause he woulda stepped in to help his friend if he did.

Kevin was at LAX on Thursday when a photog asked him about what went down backstage at Wednesday's tree lighting event at Rockefeller Center ... including Flav's claim that security guards kicked him out.

The BSB says he saw FF and dapped him up before their gig, but says the greenroom was a madhouse and security was extra tight in the wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder down the street earlier in the day.