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Zoë Kravitz has a story that'll rattle you -- she and her mom Lisa Bonet accidentally let a snake loose in Taylor Swift’s house ... and the chaos was off the scales!

Zoë spilled on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” Tuesday, saying Taylor graciously let her stay at her Beverly Hills pad during this year’s wildfires in L.A. ... but when Lisa set her pet snake Orpheus down in the bathroom to wash her face, he made a break for it -- straight into a hole in the corner.

The room had a banquette built into the wall with a tiny hole -- and that’s where Orpheus got stuck. Zoë and Lisa clung to his tail for dear life, but the more they tugged, the deeper he slithered into the wall.

Reba McEntire is remembering her "cowboy" former stepson, Brandon Blackstock, a week after his death following a years-long battle with melanoma.

The country singer mourned Brandon in an Instagram post Tuesday night ... sharing throwback photos together while reflecting on his impact during his time on Earth.

She writes ... "There is no one else like him, and I’m thankful for the time we had together. His legacy and laughter will be carried on through his family. Rest in peace cowboy. Happy trails to you til we meet again."

Chubby Checker -- one of Rock and Roll's biggest icons -- has got better things to do than attend his induction ceremony at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ... even after waiting 3 decades to achieve the amazing feat.

The Grammy winner says he'll be doing what he does best that day -- playing rock and roll at a gig -- while they're honoring him during the November 8 ceremony in Los Angeles.

Checker -- best known for his hit "The Twist," which he once performed with Keith Richards -- explained his rationale in a video posted to social media, featuring him sitting onstage talking to a crowd.

Jamaican singer Omar Samuel Pasley AKA "OMI" was 28 years old when his hit song "Cheerleader" entered the Billboard Hot 100 -- eventually taking the top spot -- back in 2015.

The bop was first composed back in 2008, produced and released in 2012, however, it didn't make waves in the United States until 2015.

Soon after it topped the U.S. charts, Omi dropped the single "Hula Hoop" followed by his debut studio album "Me 4 U."

He's collaborated with other big musicians like Shaggy and The Vamps.

Aug. 13 is an unofficial holiday for all the K-pop stans out there ... so in honor of Worldwide K-pop Day, here's a slew of snapshots even the ARMY and BLINKs can put their differences aside to enjoy together!!

2025 was huge for names like BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, ATEEZ and Twice ... with all four groups among those hitting the road for world tours.

It was also super special for the diehard BTS supporters ... as their beloved group finally reunited after fulfilling their military duties.

Joe Jonas might've just dropped a bombshell that has "Camp Rock" fans losing their minds.

During Tuesday's taping of "Hot Ones Versus," the DNCE frontman was challenged to read the most recent entry in his Notes app and his answer sent brothers Nick and Kevin into a frenzy. "Read ‘Camp Rock 3," Joe said, appearing to confirm a third movie in the Disney Channel franchise.

Nick froze in disbelief, while Kevin laughed, "Okay, that's a pretty good one." Joe stuck to his story, holding up his phone as proof, saying, "It's the truth, it's literally right here," before adding, "Sorry, Disney."

Reba McEntire is breaking her silence after the heartbreaking loss of her stepson, Brandon Blackstock -- who died last week following a years-long battle with melanoma.

The country music legend commented on her son Shelby's emotional Instagram post, writing, "Very well said Shelby. Yes we will miss him so much 💔💔🙏💔❤️❤️❤️🙏💔."

In the tribute, Shelby -- Reba's son with ex-husband Narvel Blackstock -- shared the family's grief, writing, "Words cannot begin to capture the tremendous loss our family has endured. Yesterday, we lost a brother, a father, a grandfather, and a son. Brandon Blackstock was an irreplaceable part of our family -- funny, bright, and full of life—and he will be deeply missed."

Jhayco was arrested in Florida after police say they found cocaine and marijuana during a traffic stop ... TMZ has confirmed.

According to the arrest report, obtained by TMZ, officers spotted the singer's car going 5 MPH before it stopped in the middle of the road for over a minute, prompting the traffic stop. The cop says he smelled marijuana coming from the car and noticed white powder on Jhayco's pants and nose.

When asked for his license, the singer allegedly fumbled through his wallet and phone, and a records check showed none on file. A search of the car turned up two black pouches with about 14 grams of suspected cannabis, while Jhayco allegedly had multiple baggies of suspected cocaine totaling around 2 grams.

Drake firmly believes that Universal Music Group boss Lucian Grainge may have signed off on Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" with the knowledge the "pedophile" lyrics would damage his brand -- and Drake wants the judge to force UMG to hand over any documents that could prove his hunch!!!

According to docs, obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, Drake and his legal team filed a letter motion asking the court to compel UMG to produce any evidence related to Lucian Grainge's role in approving the label's release of the mega-hit.

Since its release, "Not Like Us" has won several Grammys, secured sales and stream milestones, and even got the spotlight at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, where Kendrick performed this year.

"Beyoncé Bowl" is setting a great precedent for the upcoming 77th Primetime Emmy Awards -- and the megastar is now an Emmy winner for the first time!!!

Her Netflix special was created for the NFL's 2024 Christmas Day Halftime Show, and it took home the category of Outstanding Costumes for variety, nonfiction or reality programming on Tuesday.

The Emmy Committee rolled out the winners list in the juried categories a month ahead of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards showtime at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live, come September 6 and 7. No nominees in those categories ... just expert picks!!!

If you think you’ve cracked the code on Taylor Swift’s latest album reveal, think again ... 'cause one superfan swears there’s a whole other layer lurking beneath the hype!

Bestselling author Brittany Hodak joined us on "TMZ Live" Tuesday, and she gleefully admits she’s been up all night with fellow Swifties piecing together every last Easter egg from "The Life of a Showgirl" album reveal, decoding exactly what Taylor’s new era is all about.

You can tell Brittany’s a Swiftie through and through, 'cause she points out the Aug 12 announcement at exactly 12:12 AM -- and she’s convinced those numbers are just the tip of the iceberg, with something bigger and better still to come.

Calvin Harris just can't let Taylor Swift have her big day ... because hours after she announced a new album, he announced the death of his rooster -- and Calvin says the cock was murdered!!!

The musician, who is among Taylor's famous exes, hopped on social media Tuesday and claimed his "majestic" cockerel Smokey was dead.

Calvin claims the rooster was "murdered" by his "idiot" neighbor's "grimey dogs" ... and he says Smokey's death has left him "absolutely gutted."

Cam'ron is getting the last laugh in his random beef with actor Omar Gooding -- after booking him for a role in a film that doesn't exist!!!

Omar took offense to both Cam'ron confusing him with his Oscar-winning brother Cuba by referring to him as "Omar Gooding Junior" and using him as a backhanded example while discussing his famous "Baby Boy" role.

Omar has been rapping on the side for years and launched into a diss-track shooting spree, dropping 3 anti-Cam'ron songs to the point that the Dipset rapper's text messages began to mount up with inquiries.

Taylor Swift damn-near broke the internet -- again -- when she dropped news of an upcoming album Monday night ... and some people are already debating whether Blake Lively will be in her lyrical crosshairs.

Shortly after TS announced her 12th studio album titled "The Life of a Showgirl" ... social media went bananas -- most fans lost their minds with joy, while others let their hate flag fly by dragging Blake into the conversation.

An inner-circle source tells TMZ … Blake is excited for new music from Taylor … but she won’t be shocked if some TS fans scrutinize lyrics to fabricate perceived shots.

Kid Cudi rapped heavily about his parties and battles with substance abuse on his early albums ... something fans can now read all about in his new memoir.

In a new interview with "CBS Mornings," Cudi revisits his rocky memory lane ... discussing how his new book, "Cudi: The Memoir," opens with a near-death experience after a cocaine overdose.

Cudi admits he had already blown up but was still in the pursuit of happiness as he coped with his newfound fame. Cocaine was his top prevention method from "blowing his brains out," as he puts it.

Floyd Mayweather's daughter, Yaya, is shutting down pregnancy rumors ... claiming she is not expecting another baby with her ex, NBA YoungBoy!

The preggo buzz started Tuesday when the star Louisiana rapper dropped a surprise mixtape, "Deshawn", hosted by DJ Khaled.

There's a song called "This Month Confessions" on the 13-track mixtape ... where YoungBoy says "I'm that n****, I got hella dope, She don't like that I'm accessible. Now Yaya pregnant, gotta make her get rid of it. This ain't the time, I told you, 'No', I made you cry, now I feel illiterate."