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Post Malone has called BS on his baby mama, who wants an L.A. County judge to hear their custody case, claiming the matter properly belongs in Utah, where he's raising the child.

Post had filed for custody in Utah, claiming that's where the 3-year-old daughter was raised.

The mother, Jamie Park, filed similar legal docs in Los Angeles 4 days later, asking for sole physical custody with visitation going to Post.

1:39 PM PT -- A spokesperson for Universal Music Group tells TMZ ... "Salt-N-Pepa’s own legal filings demonstrate the repeated attempts we have made to resolve this matter amicably (including offers to enter into a mediation) ever since the artists served an invalid termination notice. Although we had no legal obligation to do so, we still sought to find a way to improve the artists’ compensation and pay them directly – even after they had sold their royalty streams to a third party.

The spokesperson continues ... "Clearly, the artists’ legal counsel thinks they can use the threat of negative media coverage from the lawsuit to achieve their unreasonable demands.  Despite this, and consistent with our longstanding practice, we remain committed to working towards an amicable resolution."

Much of Salt-N-Pepa's music was pulled from streaming services last week, and it turns out the legendary hip hop trio has a serious bone to pick with Universal Music Group!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained legal docs filed by Cheryl "Salt" James and Sandra "Pepa" Denton demanding UMG comply with the termination of their contract, per Section 203 of the American Copyright Act, which returns SNP the rights to song recordings after time.

According to the complaint, UMG has refused to cooperate with the "Push It" rappers since 2002 ... not resulting in revenue loss, but preventing them from entering a new agreement with a new party to license the recordings.

Pamela Anderson has no plans to rekindle things with her ex-hubby Tommy Lee if his current marriage ends ... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to Pamela and her family tell us … there’s absolutely no way she would ever get back together with the Mötley Crüe drummer, even if he and wife Brittany Furlan were to officially divorce amid their ongoing separation.

We're told Pamela does not care about Tommy and Brittany’s relationship, and the general consensus among those close to her is ... good riddance.

Xzibit's been putting down platinum raps for so long, his son is now old enough to be featured on his albums!!!

On Friday, Xzibit released his comeback album "Kingmaker" and celebrated with a party inside West Hollywood's Peppermint Club with fellow Cali artists King Tee, Big Tray Dee, Demrick, Symba, Focus..., Guapdad 4000, and several others.

TMZ Hip Hop obtained video of X's son Tre Capital giving a heartwarming speech in front of the group about how fame and celebrity strained their relationship as he was growing up.

Cassie's former friend Kerry Morgan says Diddy came looking for Cassie after he beat her in a Los Angeles hotel ... showing up to Cassie's apartment armed with a hammer.

Kerry recalled her involvement in the infamous InterContinental hotel assault of Cassie ... telling the jury she was staying at Cassie's apartment in March 2016 ahead of a movie premiere, when Cassie came home with a black eye.

Morgan said about 30 minutes after Cassie came home, Diddy showed up at the front door... banging on the door with a hammer.

Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard testified for the prosecution in the Diddy trial, if he didn't get his way, "People could go missing."

Prosecutors were clearly homing in on the racketeering charge against Diddy, as Richard was asked what she thought Diddy meant by that. Richard's reply ... "That people could die."

Richard was also called to buttress Cassie's testimony last week. Richard testified how she personally observed Diddy "drag her, and kick her, and punch her in the mouth."

Drake is attempting to change the narrative following the Toronto Maple Leafs' bad Game 7 loss on Sunday ... claiming he's not the real curse to all his favorite sports teams -- it's actually Justin Bieber.

The Canadian singer and his wife, Hailey, made their way to Scotiabank Arena to catch his beloved squad's clash with the Florida Panthers in person ... electing to rock a fun 'fit instead of Leafs merch.

Unfortunately for Bieber, the Maple Leafs lost the Round 2 game in a 6-1 defeat ... and after the rough outing, his fellow Canadian jokingly pointed the finger at him.

Justin and Hailey Bieber look like a happy couple again ... and all it took was some front-row tickets to an important hockey game for his favorite team.

The Biebers are all smiles Sunday night at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, where they are watching Justin's Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Florida Panthers in a win-or-go-home situation.

Justin and Bieber are cheesing from their seats right behind the Maple Leafs' bench ... and she's got on a Maple Leafs jacket while he wears a bucket hat and sunglasses indoors.

Justin Bieber is doing something he almost never does ... sharing a photo with his father.

The Biebs just posted a super rare photo with his pops Jeremy Bieber ... and Justin says they played golf together in Canada.

JB is bragging about beating his dad at golf ... after a day on the links at Stratford Municipal Golf Course in Ontario.

Tom Holland and Benson Boone were spotted having dinner together recently and TMZ has learned a new Hollywood friendship is taking shape.

Tom was photographed arriving to Soho House Holloway in West Hollywood around 5 PM on Friday. We're told Benson snuck into the members-only club, where shortly after he joined Tom for dinner on the roof of the swanky club.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Tom and Benson are fans of each other's work and this is a budding friendship to becoming good friends.

Brittany Furlan is speaking out about her split from Tommy Lee, revealing she’s currently living in a hotel and navigating a difficult chapter in their marriage.

The influencer posted a video on TikTok over the weekend saying she's been going through a lot in her marriage to the Mötley Crüe drummer. She says the situation "is not anyone's business."

She calls the entire situation "embarrassing" and pleaded for privacy. "I’ve been struggling at home. This whole thing is embarrassing for me and my husband. Just leave us alone."

Diddy's trial has many thinking about his alleged crimes ... but, he rose to fame for his musical acumen -- and, TMZ has a clip of him in his professional element from back in the day.

We've obtained exclusive video from a December 2018 studio session where French Montana's showing his album to Diddy and singer-songwriter Nelly.

Check out the clip ... the crew's having a good time -- with Diddy whispering to French at times and providing other advice while listening to songs for the 2019 entry "Montana."

It's "about damn time" you joined us for a fun game of celebrity scramble! Hidden behind this mashed-up photo is a gal who can hit the high notes and flute like no other. Given the clues, see if you've got what it takes to guess the unknown star.

She started playing her instrument when she was only 10 years old -- and assembled a musical group called "Cornrow Clique" when she was 14. Her popular jams have topped the music charts.

She's recently undergone a body transformation, and she looks "Good as Hell!"

Drake's hoping to garner some support for his pal Tory Lanez's release ... sharing a petition calling on California Governor Gavin Newsom to pardon him.

The rapper took to Instagram Friday night to share a change.org link with the caption "@torylanez come home soon" ... and, the link led to a petition calling on the governor to "Correct a Deep Injustice" and pardon Tory.

According to the petition, Tory's conviction wasn't supported by enough physical evidence ... and, they feel the justice system straight up railroaded the guy and landed him a 10-year sentence.

Diddy's federal trial kicked off earlier this week ... and, Cassie took the stand for several days of testimony -- reading dozens of text messages during proceedings.

Those texts -- which appeared across 162 pages of legal documents -- have now been entered as public evidence exhibits ... and, we've compiled some of the most shocking for you to peruse.

While many of the texts appear innocuous -- the two checking in on each other, saying they love or miss the other person, etc. -- some are more sordid ... with Cassie admitting there were "a lot of d***s, a lot of partying" at one particular gathering.

Justin and Hailey Bieber are each spending some time on their... don't worry, they're not breaking up -- they're just doing their own things in L.A.

The two stars were both spotted in the City of Angels Friday ... with Justin hitting up a West Hollywood café with a friend early on in the day -- looking relaxed in a red hoodie and not even hiding his face from the cameras.

Bieber threw on a pair of baggy black sweats, too ... a pretty comfy ensemble for his afternoon out.