Cardi B Gives Birth to Baby Girl!!!

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Cardi B's a new mama after delivering a beautiful baby girl into the world.

Cardi had her daughter, Kulture Kiari Cephus, Tuesday night in an Atlanta hospital, named partly after hubby/daddy Offset's real name -- Kiari Cephus -- who was by her side the whole time.

TMZ broke the story in February ... members of Cardi's team were telling people she was pregnant during Super Bowl weekend, but the rapper went to ridiculously great lengths to keep her growing bump under wraps.

She finally made the big reveal during her performance on 'SNL' in April. Cardi was determined to keep working as long as possible, and followed through by rocking the Coachella stage while very preggo.

This is Cardi B's first child, and Offset's fourth.

As we first reported, Cardi and the Migos rapper were secretly married back in September, but they're still planning to throw a wedding party later this year.

Congrats!!

Justin Bieber & Hailey Baldwin This Ring Ain't Goin' Anywhere

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Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are making sure her engagement ring doesn't slip off her finger because one of their first stops after getting back to NYC was at a jeweler.

The Biebs and Baldwin looked super chill and blissed out Tuesday evening as they waited for Hailey's ring to get resized inside Pristine Jewelers. Gotta say ... Justin's acing the fiance thing so far -- he gave Baldwin a shoulder massage while they were waiting.

She seemed reluctant to even briefly remove the ring. Still no word on the size or cost of her ring -- not that it matters. Hailey and Justin haven't stopped glowing since he popped the question this past weekend in the Bahamas.

We spoke with Avi and Ofir from Prestine who tells us JB also got a white gold ring of his own and picked up a white diamond encrusted Patek Philippe watch.

The couple did some window shopping while they waited. Wedding bands, anyone?

XXXTentacion Murder Case Cops Arrest 2nd Suspect

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Cops have arrested a second suspect in XXXTentacion's murder case.

According to cops, 22-year-old Michael Boatwright was arrested on a drug charge on July 5 ... and then served with an arrest warrant for first degree murder on July 10.

Detectives are calling Boatwright a gunman in XXX's murder and say they're still looking for an additional gunman.

Boatwright has a lengthy criminal past with several drug charges as well as an arrest for battery. He's also had several mental competency hearings. According to the arrest report, when he was arrested on July 5, cops discovered there was a DNA warrant out for Boatwright.

As we reported ... the Broward County Sheriff's Office also identified 22-year-old Robert Allen as a person of interest in connection with the killing of the 20-year-old rapper. Cops had said Allen was on surveillance video at the motorcycle shop in Pompano Beach where XXX was shopping before he was brutally gunned down. Allen is still wanted.

The arrest comes a few weeks after Dedrick D. Williams was arrested and booked for first-degree murder.

Prince Bible, Suit and Copy of 'Purple Rain' Hitting Auction Block

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What's cooler than your copy of "Purple Rain" on vinyl? Try owning one of Prince's personal copies on vinyl!!

Some 27 items previously owned by Prince are hitting the auction block -- thanks to The Purple One's old bodyguard -- and the memorabilia is expected to fetch several thousand bucks. For instance, the starting bid for the record alone is $1,500.

One of Prince's Jehovah's Witness Bibles is also in the lot, and is expected to fetch $7k. But the crown jewel of the collection has to be Prince's navy silk suit ... which has a starting bid of $10k!

The auction also includes some of his wedged shoes, cuff links, an ear cuff, a pair of sunglasses and a bunch of Prince's old backstage passes.

Heritage Auctions is behind the online auction ... and bids close July 21.

Justin and Hailey Back to Real World After Engagement Fun

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BACK IN THE STATES

Justin Bieber and the future Mrs. Bieber, Hailey Baldwin, are back on US soil after their engagement fun in the islands -- and they're getting flooded with well wishes at every turn.

The couple returned to NYC Tuesday and, as soon as Justin stepped out of their ride, fans and photogs congratulated him on popping the question. Hailey got the same treatment once she stepped out too.

As we showed you ... HB and JB were happy to party with fans down in the Bahamas right after they got engaged. Let's just say, they seem kinda partied out now that they're back home.

We broke the story ... Hailey's dad, Stephen Baldwin, gave Bieber the green light weeks ago to propose. Looks like they'll be soaking up those good family vibes on the east coast.

Kim Kardashian West, Kris Jenner Wheelin' & Dealin' Cards ... For Massive Charity Event

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Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian West are about to add another profession to their lengthy resumes -- poker pro -- and it's all for a good cause.

Kim and Kris are the featured guests of this year's 'If Only' Texas Hold'Em Poker Tournament from City of Hope and The Forum. Khloe, Kendall and other celebs are also slated to host tables at the event.

As for the prizes ... winners can take home everything from customized Callaway golf clubs to backstage meet-and-greets with the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac (front row tix too!!).

We're told donation packages run anywhere from $250-$50k -- and cameras for "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" will be there too -- so participants might get a little face time.

The charity event -- which aims to raise money for cancer treatment and research -- will be held July 29 at The Forum. Registration is available online.

Young Thug's Ex-Manager Scores 7-Figure Settlement ... vs. YT's Finance Guys

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Young Thug's former manager has scored a huge victory in his case against the rapper's financial team ... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ ... the manager, Manny Halley -- who has repped huge stars like Keyshia Cole and Nicki Minaj -- will get a 7-figure check from David Weise & Associates after the sides settled a defamation suit.

TMZ broke the story ... Halley sued YT's former finance guys, claiming David Weise & Associates sent an email alleging he racked up more than $200k in unauthorized charges. Manny, who had said the charges were for YT's private jets for his concert tour, said the company was out to get him after he tried getting the company fired for bungling YT's financial affairs.

But all seems to be water under the bridge and they agree there was no criminal conduct. They chalked it up to a simple misunderstanding. Case closed.

Johnny Depp Amber Heard Knuckle Tat Changes Again, From SCUM to SCAM

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Johnny Depp is throwing out all the rules on exes and tattoos, 'cause he's changed his Amber Heard-inspired knuckle ink yet again ... and added a dash of chaos.

Fellow Hollywood Vampires bandmember Tommy Henriksen posted a photo of Depp's infamous tat last week, showing the actor's changed his previously reworked SLIM-to-SCUM message to now read SCAM. He used the anarchy symbol for the 'A.'

What's kinda creepy about it is, the tat is still fresh and the scarring makes the red ink seem like a scab. You'll recall ... Johnny already changed the OG tat -- which initially read SLIM (his old nickname for Amber) -- to SCUM in the wake of their divorce.

Anyway, it's clear Johnny's still willing to bleed over Amber -- and over his art too.

Ya gotta be committed to something to treat your body like a live, ever-changing Etch A Sketch.

Drake Cheering On Serena At Wimbledon ... Exes Can Be Friends!!

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Drake is teaching the world a valuable lesson from a courtside seat at Serena Williams' Wimbledon match Tuesday ... exes don't have to hate each other!!

The "In My Feelings" rapper was all about cheering on his former flame during her tilt with Camila Giorgi in the Wimbledon quarterfinal.

He showed concern when she was down ... smiles when she was up ... and drink sippin' when she dominated.

Remember ... the two had a huge thing back in 2015 -- there were even engagement rumors!! -- but it fizzled.

Now ... Serena's happily married to Alexis Ohanian -- and Drake seems cool with that ... at least, as long as the sweet seats to see greatness are still in play.

Justin Bieber Got Papa Baldwin's Blessing Before Proposal to Hailey

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Justin Bieber's a sucker for old school traditions -- he made sure to ask Hailey Baldwin's father for her hand in marriage before he popped the question ... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to the couple tell us Justin and Stephen Baldwin met face-to-face several weeks ago. We're told the conversation was very important to the Biebs, who absolutely wanted the green light from Hailey's pop. Stephen is a minister in NY, and we're told he believes Justin has the same Christian values as he and Hailey do -- and, of course, JB and HB both attend Hillsong Church.

Point is ... Stephen happily gave his blessing. The mano a mano also proves Justin's proposal wasn't an impulsive decision in the middle of a vacation.

We broke the story ... Justin proposed to Hailey Saturday at a resort in the Bahamas. Hailey, obviously, said yes ... and was flashing her engagement ring all day Sunday.

Justin referenced those Christian values that so impressed his father-in-law-to-be when he posted an open love letter to Hailey. The super romantic message was really his first public declaration about Hailey since they reunited.

It's interesting, Justin got the go-ahead from Stephen sometime in June, and, as we've seen, the couple's been inseparable since their PDA-filled Miami weekend on June 10.

Safe to say, Justin's been in proposal mode this whole time they've been attached at the hip.

Kanye West Bundled Up in this Crazy Heatwave ... Sounds Like a Choice

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Kanye West is apparently half man, half robot ... based on his wardrobe amid this intense heatwave.

Ye hit up the Chateau Marmont in WeHo on Monday night and opted for shorts, which makes sense. But, what's with what looks like one of his trademark long sleeve, 100% cotton tees?

It was unusually hot over the weekend in L.A. and temperatures are slowly dipping this week, but it's still too hot and humid outside to be rocking long sleeves ... in our humble and sweaty opinion. (Sorry for bitching, America. L.A.'s used to perfect weather).

Next time, Kanye ... rip a page outta Harry Styles' book.

Selena Gomez Not Talking Bieber Just Girl Talk

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Here's the reality ... Selena Gomez will be asked A LOT about Justin Bieber's engagement to Hailey Baldwin, but she's all warmed up and ready to respond ... with a cold shoulder.

Photogs caught Bieber's ex Monday evening in NYC, and a pap asked if she had any comment on his weekend proposal to Hailey. That, or well-wishes ... either way.

More reality ... everyone, especially Beliebers, will judge a lot based on Selena's words -- or even just her facial reactions. So, go ahead and judge away.

She doesn't have much to say to photogs, but she does look preoccupied by her convo with a pal.

Hard to make out what they're saying, but also hard to imagine the words ... Justin, Hailey or "that ring" ... haven't come up once or twice.

Justin Bieber & Hailey Baldwin Get Hitched in Your Hometown, Eh? Mayor Makes His Pitch

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Justin Bieber will give his hometown strong consideration for the location of his wedding to Hailey Baldwin ... IF the town's mayor gets his way, and he has quite the incentive package.

Stratford, Ontario's mayor, Dan Mathieson, tells TMZ he'd LOVE it if Bieber hosted the wedding back home. First off, he's appealing to Justin's Canadian pride, but if that's not enough ... how 'bout free tickets to JB's fave local hockey team.

Mayor Mathieson's offering Hailey and Justin seats to watch the Stratford Warriors -- Justin's got 'em tatted on his shoulder -- if they tie the knot in winter. If they opt for a summer affair, Mathieson says he'll guarantee Bieber a spot in the town's annual Summer Music festival ... although that sounds like more of a win for the city.

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As for the wedding guests -- they'll all get discounted admission to Justin Bieber's exhibit, "Steps to Stardom," at the Stratford Perth Museum.

Swag aside, hizzoner told us Justin knows the locals will respect his privacy -- as they always do -- if he gets hitched there. Plus, he has a lot of family in the area ... and Hailey's fam isn't too far away in NY.

Throw in a couple Canadian tuxedos and ya might close the deal, Mr. Mayor!

G-Eazy Denied Entry At Canadian Border ... Cancels Headlining Gig

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G-Eazy was just turned away at the Canadian border ... and had to cancel a huge show because of it.

Sources tell us G-Eazy and crew ran into issues with Canadian customs agents when they touched down in Calgary Monday. The rapper was set to be a headliner at the Cowboys Music Festival ... a festival that coincides with the Calgary Stampede.

The Cowboys Dance Hall released a statement Monday night, saying, "Cowboys regrets to inform you that G-Eazy is unable to perform tonight due to reasons beyond our control. Refunds will be processed at the online point of purchase (Showpass)."

It's unclear exactly why G-Eazy was rejected -- but Canada has pretty strict entry rules -- so there's a good chance his recent cocaine arrest in Sweden had something to do with it.

We've reached out to G-Eazy's reps ... so far, no word back.

Justin Bieber Dear Hailey ... 'You Are the Love of My Life'

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Justin Bieber just broke his silence on his engagement to Hailey Baldwin ... and JB held nothing back in describing his emotions.

Justin basically wrote an open love letter to his fiancée, saying ... "I am soooo in love with everything about you! So committed to spending my life getting to know every single part of you loving you patiently and kindly."

He also talked religion and about having a family of his own, saying, "I promise to lead our family with honor and integrity letting Jesus through his Holy Spirit guide us in everything we do and every decision we make."

As for when they'll get married ... our bet is it'll be the 7th of some month. Justin points out, "We got engaged on the seventh day of the seventh month, the number seven is the number of spiritual perfection."

JB's words struck all the right chords with Hailey, who responded online a few minutes after his post.

The Game Kim K for Prez ... She's Got the Numbers!!!

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Forget Kanye West running for president, The Game thinks Kim Kardashian West has a real shot at the White House, and it's because she reaches a huge demographic Hillary Clinton does not.

We got Game Sunday night outside Catch in WeHo, and asked him about Kim visiting women in prison to help with their release programs.

Game cut straight to the chase, saying Kim should just run for prez in 2020 because she's got access to millions of 18-year-old, white, female voters who all have something else in common ... thanks to her sister, Kylie.

If there really is strength in numbers, Game makes an interesting point.

Sooo ... Kim/Kylie 2020? Even if they don't run, hard to deny the influence they could have if they seriously endorsed a candidate.