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Police in Brazil claim they disrupted a violent plot to detonate explosives at Lady Gaga’s record-breaking free concert that drew an estimated 2 million fans in Rio de Janeiro over the weekend.

According to Rio de Janeiro’s state police ... two people were arrested on Sunday in connection with the alleged planned attack, which was reportedly planned by a radicalized group that promoted hate speech against the LGBTQ+ community.

The officials said the group had been attempting to recruit teenagers online, encouraging them to participate in violent acts using Molotov cocktails and homemade explosives.

Tina Knowles found herself in a fashion mishap -- but leave it to Keke Palmer to turn a wardrobe emergency into comedy gold.

The matriarch was in Los Angeles on Friday to promote her new memoir when her strapless dress began to slip mid-conversation. Keke, who moderated the evening, leapt into action, steadying Tina and easing the moment with her signature wit.

Video posted on TikTok shows Palmer helping Beyonce's mom readjust the dress while a stylist quickly jumped in.

Sydney Sweeney continues to embrace her single status with a lively weekend in Las Vegas, attending the grand opening of a new club with Machine Gun Kelly and Patrick Schwarzenegger.

The blonde beauty shared moments on her Instagram from the opening of Palm Tree Beach Club at the MGM Grand Hotel, posting a photo with MGK and Schwarzenegger, and a video showing her letting her hair down, dancing and enjoying the party with high spirits.

Syd and MGK go a while back ... as far as 2021 when they starred together in the film, "Downfalls High," which MGK directed.

Cassie Ventura dated Diddy for more than a decade ... and, now she'll likely deliver some of the most important testimony at his federal trial, starting later this month.

The singer-songwriter has played a large role in Diddy's life no doubt ... and, we're going to recap her last couple years as they pertain to Diddy's life -- beginning in late 2023 when she filed a civil lawsuit against him.

Back in November of that year, Cassie sued Diddy ... accusing him of rape, human trafficking and other crimes. It was also the first time anyone had made mention of the alleged "freak offs" prosecutors claim Diddy had -- with Cassie claiming he coordinated sexual encounters between her and male prostitutes and pleasured himself while watching.

Hailee Steinfeld's clearly having an impact in her role as Queen of Buffalo -- Christian Benford tells TMZ Sports she's made the Bills' best player, Josh Allen, a "happier" man!!

We caught up with Buffalo's star cornerback on Friday -- and with Steinfeld dominating the box offices with her new "Sinners" flick, we had to ask how her two-year-long relationship with Allen has impacted his quarterback.

Benford told us he's noticed a much more jovial signal-caller -- explaining, "You could say he's happier. You know what I'm saying?"

Finesse2tymes is back in federal custody ... with prosecutors alleging his arrest for terroristic threats in Texas violated his supervised released conditions.

The rapper's attorney Carl A. Moore tells TMZ … Finesse surrendered to authorities Friday and is in federal custody.

According to documents obtained by TMZ ... prosecutors are alleging he violated his supervised released on three occasions -- claiming he failed two drug tests, one in 2022 and the other in 2024, both times allegedly testing positive for marijuana.

Stars traveled a whole lotta furlongs to be at the Kentucky Derby this weekend ... dressed to impress at the biggest event in horse racing!

Livvy Dunne led the bold-faced names at Churchill Downs in Louisville Saturday ... showing off her tan lines in a chic black and white outfit. Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn Birkhead showed up in a soft blue dress and a necklace her mom used to wear, and Carmelo Anthony wore a snazzy hat to the event.

Power couple Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios walked the red carpet together ... Earle proving nothing beats the classic black while Braxton added a splash of color in an eye-catching pink blazer.

Bianca Censori's letting her locks flow ... going back to long hair after a couple years -- and, she really let fans focus on it 'cause she didn't wear much of anything else to distract them!

The star shared a pic to her Instagram story Saturday morning ... showing her crouched next to a wall -- long hair cascading down her back and bangs nearly covering her eyes.

She's sitting with her knees pulled up to her chest -- so her breasts are pretty much covered ... though a little sideboob is peeking out from behind her left leg.

Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" tour is off to a rocky start ... not only at the box office, but onstage too -- 'cause a couple errors by crew members seemed to have the pop star fuming.

The singer-songwriter performed at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles this week ... and, while marching down the stage during one of her shows, she looked to the ground to find her mark.

The Queen Bey appears shocked and turns around, searching for the "X" to mark her spot ... but, she can't seem to find it -- and, basically guesstimates where she needs to be.

Fat Joe is mourning the loss of the woman he called his world -- his mom, Marie Del-Carmen Cartagena, has died.

The rapper posted a tribute on social media on Saturday with a heartfelt message and a series of photos honoring her life.

He wrote ... "This a real one, rest in peace to the woman who brought me in this world. She didn’t have much but she gave us everything."

Diddy's defense team is starting to take shape on the eve of his federal criminal trial ... and he's got some accomplished legal minds on his side.

The Bad Boy Records founder is rocking with Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos as his lead attorneys ... and Marc's been at the center of some high-profile cases.

Agnifilo previously defended NXIVM sex cult leader Keith Raniere, "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Khan and Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng.

Geragos is a partner at Marc's firm ... and she worked with him on the Raniere case.

Mase says people keep hitting him up, asking him if he's going to make an appearance in the gallery at the upcoming Diddy criminal trial ... and he's seemingly putting the decision up to his fans.

The rapper revealed on his "It Is What It Is" podcast with Cam'Ron that he keeps getting asked about going to support Diddy in court ... and he's asking fans to vote on whether he should go or not.

Mase and Diddy have a long history ... with Mase releasing his debut album "Harlem World" in 1997 on Diddy's label, Bad Boy Records.

"BMF" star Lil Meech has expanded his portfolio since his hit show and unity with 50 Cent came to a halt ... but he's thinking fashion-forward with his new clothing store!!!

TMZ Hip Hop linked up with Lil Meech on Thursday night in Hollywood and he was dripping in some of the threads you'll see at WONCE, his storefront in Miami.

The Detroit-bred actor says the company's mantra is "We Own Nothing Control Everything," and he's nestled up in one of the most affluent parts of Magic City.

Diddy's defense may be aided by the fact there's a lot of noise about celebrity sex tapes and minors being involved in the Diddy criminal case ... those two things are NOT part of the case, and it could have a profound effect on jurors.

On the "2 Angry Men" podcast, Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos explored one of the perceptions out there about the Diddy criminal case ... and how it may swing the jury.

There's a false narrative that celebrity sex tapes and minors are part of the prosecution's evidence against Diddy ... with some folks out there, including potential jurors, under the false impression this case is the hip hop version of Jeffrey Epstein.

Sean "Diddy" Combs is just a few days away from standing trial in federal court, and we've got the answers to all the basic questions you may have. Read below to catch up on everything you need to know.

Diddy was arrested on September 16, 2024, in the lobby of the Park Hyatt New York hotel in Manhattan. The shocking arrest was caught on surveillance footage, obtained by TMZ.

Diddy was initially charged with three federal counts -- one count of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; one count of transportation to engage in prostitution; and one count of racketeering conspiracy. In April 2025, he was hit with two more charges -- another sex trafficking count, and another transportation to engage in prostitution charge, bringing the total number to five. He's pled not guilty to all charges.

Lil Durk is still in for the legal fight of his life ... prosecutors introduced a new charge against the Chicago rap star, alleging his stalking tactics led to the victim's death!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained the new legal docs filed against Durk on May 1 ... prosecutors have now charged him with one count of stalking resulting in death.

Prosecutors maintain Durk's rap career is not on trial, but claimed he still poses a flight risk for his alleged role in the execution of Quando Rondo's cousin, Saviay'a Robinson, in August 2022.