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Hailey Bieber's got fans asking "What Do You Mean?" when it comes to a recent style choice ... ditching her wedding ring while out in New York City on Friday.

The model stepped out in the Big Apple without her husband -- and without her bling ... wearing a light brown trench coat and raising her hand next to her face in the pics.

Eyes were drawn more to the hand than to the ensemble, though ... when many realized she wasn't wearing her wedding ring.

Ja Rule says Fat Joe's "All the Way Up" amid his new legal headache ... telling us the rapper's in good spirits despite the claims of underage sex against him.

We caught up with Ja at Hot 97's Summer Jam concert in New Jersey Friday ... and, we had to ask him about how his friend and fellow New York-born rapper is doing after a man named Terrance Dixon filed a lawsuit against him this week.

ICYMI ... Dixon -- represented by attorney Tyrone A. Blackburn -- is suing Joe and alleging Joe had a sexual relationship with multiple underage girls. Fat Joe's attorney, Joe Tacopina, called the allegations "lies intended to damage his reputation and force a settlement through public pressure."

JoJo Siwa has cancelled her Chicago Pride performance amid her new romance with Chris Hughes -- and just days after postponing her entire U.S. tour!

The "Dance Moms" alum has yet to address disappointed fans herself -- though the show's organizer -- Back Lot Bash Chicago -- blamed a "scheduling conflict" on her no-show.

TMZ reached out to her reps for comment ... so far, no word back.

Welcome to New York, Travis Kelce! The Kansas City Chiefs star ditched his posh pad in Florida in favor of an NYC date night with Taylor Swift Friday evening ... and some lucky fans caught a glimpse of the pair!

The lovebirds were seen taking their time while strolling out of the Italian restaurant Torrisi -- TK shook a staff member's hand while the popstar followed closely behind. The pair seemed in no rush to take cover from thrilled onlookers ... chatting before grabbing each other's hands and eventually stepping into their SUV.

Tay and Trav seemingly coordinated their outfits for their late-night rendezvous ... with the singer sporting a light blue tank paired with a pleated mini skirt and white heels, and her better half in an all-white T-shirt and shorts ensemble.

Lizzo's weight-loss transformation has shocked many of her fans ... especially after she admitted that she'd tried Ozempic during an interview with Trisha Paytas.

The thing is, the Grammy-winning songwriter's been pretty open about the steps she's gone through to shed much of her weight over the past few years.

We're going to take a look back at how she tightened up her form so flawlessly and started feeling Good As Hell over the past few years.

Lizzo revealed she'd been working on her figure in a video that was shared on her TikTok account in June of 2020. The hitmaker, who shot the video while using a stationary bike, claimed to have been working out "consistently for the last five years."

However, she insisted that she wasn't trying to impress anyone with her interest in fitness -- she was just trying to get to a point where she felt comfortable with her own figure.

Lizzo also added that she was trying to achieve "my ideal body type" and that her fans wouldn't have a say in the matter.

The songwriter began changing her approach to working out in 2023, when she started dropping weight in considerable amounts.

Lizzo opened up to the New York Times the following year and stated that she had been employing a "methodical" approach to fitness that allowed her to "put some love into my body."

While she admitted that the process had been going slowly, she assured her fans that she was prioritizing consistency over fast results. She also gave a bit of insight into how she had achieved her new figure ... and singled out walking and Pilates as two of her preferred workout techniques.

Lizzo wowed fans in January of 2025 when she revealed that she had "reached my weight release goals" in an Instagram post. The performer shared a screenshot from a fitness app to show that she had been able to shed an impressive 16% of her body weight.

Lizzo also revealed that her BMI, or Body Mass Index, had gone down by 10.5 points.

She added that she wanted her weight loss to serve as an example of how hard work pays off and added that she was ready to set "new goals."

While many of Lizzo's fans had remained supportive of her throughout her fitness journey, there were many who openly questioned if she had been using weight-loss drugs to supplement her hard work in the gym.

The performer alluded to the rumors in various social media posts, and she called out a fan for suggesting that she was utilizing both Ozempic -- and cocaine! -- in a set of photos she shared on Instagram in January of 2024.

However, she ultimately fessed up to using the celebrity-favorite medication during an episode of the "Just Trish" podcast ... stating she had "tried everything" in order to change her figure.

Lizzo went on to say, while she had utilized Ozempic, as well as other GLP-1 drugs, she felt like they mainly served to curb her appetite.

The performer added that she had adopted a "mind-over-matter" approach to her diet that ultimately made the jab obsolete.

She also revealed she'd moved away from a vegan diet, where she had been consuming 3,000-5,000 calories daily, as a major factor in her weight loss.

While Lizzo's come to appreciate the support her fans have given her during her yearslong fitness journey, there's one person that she feels makes the most impact -- her boyfriend, Myke Wright.

The singer, who's been involved with her partner ever since 2021, opened up during an episode of "On Purpose With Jay Shetty" and said when she first began losing weight, he was there to keep her down-to-earth about her fitness journey.

She recalled that "at first I was like, 'Oh my gosh I lost five pounds,' and he was like, 'Where did it go?'"

Afrobeats star Diamond Platnumz plans on putting his competition at Hot 97's annual "Summer Jam" concert to shame later today ... all from the bottom of his penny bank!!!

TMZ caught up with DP'z walking around New York this week and he was stoked about the radio station carving out an entire portion of the show just for Afrobeats -- an honor the Tanzania native doesn't take lightly.

Diamond Platnumz will join fellow Afro-beasts Ayra Starr, Asake, Masicka, Bobby Konders and Jabba ... and tells us he spent NO LESS than 250K crossing t's and dotting i's to ensure his Summer Jam will be a hit.

SZA and Lizzo were burning the midnight oil last night while cooking up something special in the studio -- hopefully to get a rise outta Candace Owens!!!

The two superstar artists enjoyed dinner together and then previewed their upcoming dance bop on Instagram, which SZA says will appear on Lizzo's new mixtape.

It's been 3 years since Lizzo dropped a full-length project, and she's clearing the air on her social media beefs.

Benson Boone brought some "Beautiful Things" onto the TMZ Tour Bus ... handing out cookies to the shocked riders in Hollywood.

The singer-songwriter is just the latest celebrity to ride along with the Thirty-Mile Zone ... pulling up alongside our bright red bus on the street, rolling down the window and giving a cheerful "hello" on Friday.

While seeing Benson Boone out and about on a trip to L.A. is already a treat in and of itself, the experience got a whole lot sweeter for the audience when he started handing boxes of Crumbl Cookies from his SUV to the bus.

Chris Brown's providing some shock factor here ... because there's a viral image coming out of a recent meet and greet ... and he's got his hands wrapped around a woman's neck.

Breezy had no issue posing for a photo with a well-paying fan who seemingly asked him to get handsy with her and glare menacingly into her eyes ... despite a long history of domestic violence convictions and allegations.

As you can see, CB has his right hand grasping the heavily tattooed woman's neck as she straddles him in a chair. He's also got an intense look on his face.

We could have a jury verdict in the Diddy federal criminal trial in NYC as soon as next week ... depending on how long jurors deliberate after the defense rests its case and closing arguments are made.

After the jurors were sent home Friday, prosecutor Maurene Comey told Judge Arun Subramanian the feds could rest their case on Monday ... and then Diddy defense attorney Marc Agnifilo told the judge if that happens, they think they would rest their case Tuesday or Wednesday.

The judge said closing arguments could happen Thursday ... and then the jury would start deliberations ... leaving open the possibility for a verdict by the end of next week, though that's on the early side.

Cassie told Diddy she felt like he was treating her like a prostitute during their relationship ... at least according to a text between the exes that was just read aloud in court.

Federal prosecutors in Diddy's criminal case in New York are introducing some old texts between Cassie and Diddy as new exhibits in his sex trafficking trial.

Prosecutors first read this text between Cassie and Diddy -- "You treat me like a hooker to be honest. You always want to call one and you have one. This hooker has been here for 10 years." They said Diddy responded, "wow."

Machine Gun Kelly is opening up about his newborn daughter’s bold name -- Saga Blade Fox-Baker -- and yep, there’s a deep, emotional meaning behind the unusual moniker.

The rapper got candid on the "Today" show Friday about how Megan Fox’s past miscarriages played a role in naming their daughter ... saying Saga reflects the emotional ride over 5 years disappearing, returning, and surviving it all.

In his words, it's all been an "epic story" ... and that’s exactly what the word saga means.

Ciara's finally breaking her silence on that old Rihanna drama ... and surprise, surprise, the beef's cooked -- 'cause it looks like they’re cool again.

The singer kept it cute on 'Watch What Happens Live,' saying, "CiCi got a lot of love for RiRi" -- and made it clear the two have moved on from the petty stuff ... all because they've got other responsibilities -- such as motherhood.

Ciara said the drama started back in 2011 when they were basically babies -- now they’re full-blown mamas. RiRi’s got boys and another baby on the way ... Ciara's got four kids, and it’s all love now. One good convo and the past got left behind.

Brendan Paul, Diddy's alleged "drug mule" -- who's been given immunity by Judge Arun Subramanian to testify in the music mogul's federal trial after confirming to the judge he's received a subpoena and intends to invoke the 5th Amendment -- took the stand in the federal trial Friday ... and the testimony is expected to revolve around drugs, TMZ has learned.

Remember ... Diddy's former assistant was arrested in March 2024 at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport when authorities allegedly found cocaine and marijuana candy in his bag. The arrest occurred at the same time federal law enforcement raided Diddy's properties in L.A. and Florida.

The charges against Paul were dropped after he completed a pretrial diversion program ... and, now he's testifying at his former boss' trial.

Kourtney Kardashian might be posing in front of a scenic view in these new pics ... but, she definitely overshadowed her background -- looking quite scenic herself in a sexy minidress.

The reality television star and mogul shared several snaps on her Instagram Thursday night ... striking sultry poses in front of a picture of rolling hills and lush trees.

No other fashion challenger to the eldest Kardashian sister could keep up with her black minidress ... connected by lace that let quite a bit of skin peek out.

Chris Brown was back in court Friday morning to answer a charge related to his alleged 2023 bottle-throwing incident at a London club.

The rapper showed up at Southwark Crown Court in the British capital and was greeted by a sea of fans and photographers outside.

Sporting a blue suit and black tie, Chris was all business as he stepped out of his SUV and walked inside the courthouse without uttering a word.