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 she recently lost her son, who she said always made Christmas for the family magical ... but she tells us Taylor's surprise gift made for a memorable day at work.
French Montana welcomed Max B home from his lengthy prison bid a few weeks ago, and the dynamic duo already has their sights set on a 2026 takeover!!!
Harlem's finest caught up with TMZ Hip Hop on Tuesday ... this past Christmas was Max's first one home since being sentenced for aggravated robbery 16 years ago ... but every day is a holiday for the "Silver Surfer!!!"
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Renowned NYC-area jeweler Avianne is the reason Max is staying icy in the winter without getting frostbite ... with a million dollars' worth of bling on!!!
Turn up your Tuesday with this unknown, famous booty! Given the clues, can you guess which sexy singer put her hot bod on display in this eye-popping shot?!
She's a pop star whose songs have topped the charts in more than one country, and she once held a record for having the most top-10 singles by a British female artist in the UK ... "Mia Grey!"
Richard Smallwood, a singer whose work in the gospel genre brought him several Grammy nominations throughout his life, has died.
The performer died at a nursing center in Sandy Spring, Maryland, on Tuesday. His publicist announced the singer died after suffering complications from kidney failure, The Washington Postreports.
Smallwood was born in Atlanta, and he moved to Washington, D.C. when he was just 10 years old. He founded his first gospel group the following year, and he studied under singer Roberta Flack at Browne Junior High.
He later studied music at Howard University, where he obtained a master's degree in musicology and piano. He founded the Richard Smallwood Singers in the late 1970s; they received a Grammy nomination for their work on their 1984 album "Psalms."
Smallwood went on to receive seven more Grammy nominations throughout his life, and his most recent nomination was issued in 2012, when he was up for the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Song.
The performer's songs were covered by numerous artists, including Destiny's Child, Stevie Wonder, and Whitney Houston, who recorded his anthem "I Love the Lord" for the soundtrack of the 1996 film "The Preacher's Wife."
Smallwood never married or had children. He's survived by two brothers and three foster sisters.
The final Friday night of "TMZ After Dark" in 2025 turned into an unforgettable, intimate pop moment when hitmaker Paula DeAnda stepped onto the bus for hosting duties ... and immediately began singing “Walk Away” -- no greeting, no buildup, just raw vocals!
What followed was nearly two hours of stripped-down, close-up performances that felt more like a private concert than a nightlife tour ... and a digital billboard featuring her song and music video even followed the bus through Hollywood, adding to the surreal experience.
Paula took us to three bars, where the whole bus got free shots -- and then some! The first was Power House, an iconic dive bar on Hollywood Blvd that gives us pickleback shots ... followed by Beaches Tropicana, which was like a big WeHo rave ... and then Saddle Ranch Chop House, which -- on top of our free shots -- gave all the "TMZ After Dark" passengers QUESADILLAS!
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During her interview, DeAnda opened up about her New Year’s resolutions, shared how much fun she was having, and confirmed she’ll be coming back for a future 'After Dark' and brunch tour. The spontaneous performance, candid moments, and surprise return announcement made the night a standout and a perfect way to kick off the final 'After Dark' weekend of 2025.
New year is coming up ... snag your tickets to the hottest party in town -- grab yours right here and come turn up with us!
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.
The Chainsmokers' Drew Taggart and Marianne Fonseca are not quitting their addiction to each other anytime soon ... because they just tied the knot!
The Grammy winner wed his model bride during a romantic sunset beach ceremony.
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In a post shared on Instagram Monday, the barefoot newlyweds did a happy dance before Marianne jumped into her groom's arms to the tune of Austin Farwell's "Champagne."
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.
We're back, did you miss us?! You've only got a few more days until 2026 is officially here, but before you say goodbye to this year, we've got some hot shots marinating for ya! Let's start with this sexy singer ... can you guess who she is?
She loves the ocean ... before music, she studied marine biology!
Britney Spears doesn't seem to be in the holiday spirits ... it appears she took a shot at her family for their Christmas get together without her.
The pop star posted a scathing message on Instagram Sunday, seemingly directing her angst at her sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, Jamie Lynn's husband, Jamie Watson, their daughters Maddie and Ivey, as well as her mother,Lynne Spears, and her oldest son, Sean Preston, whom she shares with ex-husband Kevin Federline.
Brit wrote, “Merry late Christmas to my beautiful family who have never disrespected me, harmed me, ever done anything completely unacceptable or caused unbelievable trauma, the kind you can’t fix. To my dear sweet innocent family… so so sorry I was busy this Christmas but I will definitely show up and surprise you soon.”
Earlier in the week, Jamie Lynn and the others posed for a Spears family holiday pic, which she uploaded to her IG account. It was this photo that apparently rubbed Brit the wrong way, prompting her angry response.
Gene Simmons is striking a new chord in L.A.'s real estate market ... the Kiss co-founder is re-listing his Beverly Hills mansion and slashing the price by $1 million.
The legendary rocker put his beautiful Beverly Hills estate back on the market Monday with a new price tag of slightly under $13 million.
The 4-bed, 5-bath home is a whopping 7,741 square feet and boasts breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, mountains and a valley.
Beyoncé is officially joining the three-comma club ... becoming only the fifth musician to reach the humongous milestone, according to Forbes.
The famed magazine -- which prides itself on tracking the fortunes of the rich and famous --made the announcement Monday, revealing Queen Bey now joins an elite group of billionaire musicians that includes Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna, and Beyonce's own husband, Jay-Z.
While Beyoncé made a fortune from the "Renaissance World Tour" -- which grossed nearly $600 million in 2023 -- Forbes attributes her massive wealth in part to reinventing herself in 2024 as a country music star.
To put it in perspective ... Forbes says the "Cowboy Carter" tour grossed more than $400 million in ticket sales and pulled in another $50 million in merchandise at shows. The outlet projects she earned $148 million in 2025 before taxes ... making her the third-highest-paid musician in the world.
Music superstar Bad Bunny is in a bit of hot water after putting his paws on a protected museum exhibit in Mexico on a recent visit … and he even posted pics of his transgression.
Now that Bad Bunny's done with his ongoing residency in Puerto Rico, he's been playing tourist … and at a stop in Mexico City, the singer visited the National Museum of Anthropology to take in the culture.
Like most museums, visitors are not allowed to handle objects or displays … but as you can see from one of the pics BB posted himself -- he's since taken it down -- he took a moment to lay hands on a stone monument carved with ancient insignia during his visit.
Kanye West and Bianca Censori spent the day adventuring in California ... or rather, they spent the day at California Adventure -- enjoying some rides with two of his kids.
The rapper and his wife hit up DCA Sunday with Saint and Chicago West ... his two middle children who are 10 and 7 years old respectively.
Ye kept a low-profile in a mask and black hoodie ... while Bianca covered up a bit more than she usually might in a tight, off-the-shoulder top and leggings combo.
Stars as unique as snowflakes headed for the cold to celebrate the holidays ... no, they didn't vacay at the North Pole -- they journeyed to Aspen, Coloado instead!
Mariah Carey brought a little cowgirl style to the popular skiing destination ... throwing on a gray cowboy hat and a heavy white coat.
Ivanka Trump channeled her inner Heatmiser in a bright red coat while standing atop the mountain ... puckering up her mouth and seemingly blowing a kiss at the camera.
