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Ray J needed to get cleaned up after the "TMZ After Dark Tour" and made a cameo appearance on Kai Cenat's Mafiathon 3 stream during bath time -- but got rejected!!!

Kai was bonneted up in the middle of a sudsy shower when Ray J entered the bathroom, ready to get down while wearing shades and a Speedo. Yes, it's literally as ridiculous as it sounds.

Ray didn't get far ... Kai saw him getting undressed and immediately decided he didn't want to live in a world where content of him and Ray J in a shower lived online, and exited the shower with the quickness.

Lil Jon made his fitness competition debut at the 2025 Muscle Beach Championship on Labor Day and the King of Crunk saw no reason to turn down ... he earned third place!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained photos of Jon flexing his stuff at Venice Beach in L.A., where he participated in the men's physique category.

It was a powerful moment ... Jon was the first artist to compete at the historic competition, giving his personal trainer, Jay Galvin, forever bragging rights!!!

A sculpted body is ultimately made in the kitchen and Jon told us last month that he's on a strict diet ... high protein, low carbs, spring water, no sugar, no processed foods and ensuring he hits the gym at least 3x a week!!!

Miley Cyrus just threw some shade at mom Tish ... clowning her for handing out terrible dating advice ... mainly putting hot looks way above personality.

In a video chat with The Cut, Miley spilled that Tish used to push her to stick with the wrong dudes ... simply 'cause they were easy on the eyes, joking her mom would say, "At least he’s friggin’ hot to look at."

Miley made it clear that was one piece of momma’s advice that was awful ... saying she’s more than happy with drummer Maxx Morando ... who actually respects her and means the world to her.

Fifth Harmony may "Never Be the Same" without Camila Cabello ... but she's all for their recent reunion!

CC showed her former bandmates Ally Brooke, Dinah Jane, Lauren Jauregui and Normani some love on social media following their surprise reunion at the Jonas Brothers concert over the weekend ... commenting 4 heart emojis under the video of their time onstage.

As you know, Camila was a founding member of the band after the girls were grouped together on "The X Factor" in 2012, but she left in December 2016 to pursue a solo career.

Myles Garrett is only a tryout away from becoming a two-sport athlete ... 'cause Ice Cube tells TMZ Sports he'd love to give the NFL star a shot at playing in the BIG3!!

The rap legend and three-on-three league co-founder got wind of what the Cleveland Browns defensive end said while watching his brother, Sean Williams, play for the Miami 305 in the BIG3 Championship last week ... when Rachel Nichols asked the 6'4", 272-pounder if he could see himself playing in the BIG3 too.

Garrett teased he'd love to test his talents ... and Cube is on board -- as long as he goes through the same process as everyone else.

Britney Spears posted a brand spankin' new dancing video ... and, we mean that quite literally, 'cause she's giving her bottom some crisp smacks in the clip.

The singer-songwriter shared the video to Instagram Monday afternoon ... swiveling her hips around in a circle while wearing what looks like just gray lingerie.

A flower emoji pops up on Brit's chest periodically ... 'cause the chest fabric's so see-through it seems her nipples are fully visible every so often.

Bryan Martin had a wild night onstage in upstate New York -- getting "forcibly" yanked off stage after what cops call a drunken meltdown.

The country singer was performing on Friday at the Schaghticoke Fair, about 30 minutes from Albany, when deputies say he started showing "signs of intoxication and erratic behavior." Cops tried to guide him offstage, but he resisted and had to be carried out.

Video posted to Facebook shows Martin shouting as deputies closed in before he was hauled out of the venue.

Fifth Harmony is back together -- but not quite complete.

The girl group made a surprise reunion Sunday night at the Jonas Brothers concert in Dallas, TX ... but original member Camila Cabello was noticeably absent. Instead, Ally Brooke, Dinah Jane, Lauren Jauregui, and Normani hit the stage to belt out their smash hits "Worth It" and "Work From Home."

"Where were you on August 31, 2025? Thank you @jonasbrothers for having us. Felt amazing to be back 💖," the group posted on social after the show.

Cops say they arrested the man who allegedly stormed Macklemore's house in a terrifying home invasion -- and the bust blew the lid off a pawn shop stash of stolen celeb goods.

According to KOMO News, Patrick Maisonet was taken into custody this week after a two-month investigation into violent robberies in the area. His arrest triggered a raid at a pawn shop where cops found thousands of dollars worth of alleged stolen items linked to multiple stars -- including former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman.

The pawn shop owner was hauled off on suspicion of trafficking stolen property.

A Burning Man attendee was found dead in what can only be described as a gruesome scene ... according to local authorities.

The Pershing County Sheriff's Office released the statement Sunday ... revealing an officer was flagged down by an attendee at just after 9 PM Saturday night -- around the time the "Man" effigy is burnt.

The officer was taken to see the body of a man lying in a large pool of blood ... "obviously deceased" according to cops.

Kelsey Bateman -- a contestant on Bret Michaels' reality show 'Rock of Love' -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

A family sources tells us ... Kelsey passed away unexpectedly recently -- though it's unclear at this time exactly what caused her untimely death. We've reached out to local authorities for more information.

If you don't know "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels," it was a reality television show that ran from 2007 to 2009 ... and followed 25 contestants as they all vied to be Michaels' girlfriend.

Brittany Mahomes was rocking around Music City this weekend for her birthday ... and, new photos show exactly what she and the girls were up to.

The wife of Patrick Mahomes reshared several pics taken this weekend to her Instagram Sunday ... including one where it seems she and her pals might've pounded a few espresso martinis.

Check out the tower of the popular drinks circling up ... certainly enough for everyone at the table to have one if not two.

Ray J's doesn't skimp out on the SKIMS jokes on our "TMZ After Dark" tour ... going into a full facetious meltdown when seeing Kim Kardashian's L.A. store.

The rapper took the helm of the tour bus with DJ Mike T of VOX DJs backing him up Saturday night ... and, he cracked up the riders when passing the store -- screaming and curling up into a ball while making a pun about SKIMS.

As you know ... Ray J and Kim K used to date -- he's the dude from the now infamous sex tape -- and, though he's far removed from the relationship, it seems he still knows how to use his ex for an extra wisecrack here and there.

Justin and Hailey Bieber proved date night never goes out of style ... hitting up one of West Hollywood's hottest spots for a romantic dinner.

The couple hit celeb hot spot Ysabel in West Hollywood where they looked relaxed and locked in with each other as they carved out some quality time.

Justin kept it low key in a loose navy fit with bold red sunglasses. Hailey brought the heat -- rocking a sexy black top that showed off her toned midriff, paired with sleek trousers and heels. The model let hair fall and kept her makeup glowing and natural.

Lil Nas X's father is coming to his son's defense, saying the rapper's very public meltdown while walking naked in Los Angeles is due to the immense pressures of the music business, according to a new report.

Robert Stafford sat down with The Sunday Times for his first interview since Nas bailed out of L.A. County jail last Monday -- and he directly addressed his son's "breakdown," which he blames on the entertainment industry.

Stafford says he understands how the music biz works as a gospel singer and warns ... “It’s like a high. When you get to that level, you want that drug again, you want to hit that high again.”

Hidden inside this mashed-up photo is a sexy singer who turned 36 yesterday. Given the clues, do you think you've got what it takes to guess the celebrity in question?! If it's meant to be, you'll score!

Born and raised in Brooklyn, she taught herself how to play trumpet, piano and guitar. She sang in the choir, and she's written songs for music's biggest stars like Eminem and Selena Gomez. When she's not hittin' the high notes, you can catch her on the 'gram, showin' off her curves.