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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating an allegation of sexual battery against Sean "Diddy" Combs ... but Diddy says he didn't do it.

The accusation comes from a male music producer and publicist who claims Diddy exposed himself and asked him to assist in a sex act back in 2020.

According to a police report filed in Largo, Florida ... the unidentified producer says he was invited to a photo shoot in Los Angeles where Diddy allegedly began masturbating under a shirt and asked the accuser to assist him in the act. The accuser claims he ignored Diddy's request, and the music mogul continued going about his business before tossing the shirt at him.

Addison Rae took a well-deserved break from her world tour to soak up the sun in Sydney, Australia ... tanning her buns in a tiny 2-piece.

Check out our gallery -- the "I Got It Bad" singer seemed at ease on a private yacht after taking a dip in the Tasman Sea in a beige bikini top and printed blue bottoms.

She looked just as fashionable as she does on stage while lounging on the vessel's bow in a purple mini skirt and lace shawl.

Elon Musk and Billie Eilish are officially at war -- at least online -- after the billionaire clapped back at the singer on the heels of her calling him a "f***ing pathetic p***y b**** coward."

ICYMI ... last Thursday, Billie went on a tirade against the tech mogul on her IG Story -- listing a slew of global issues Elon could single-handedly tackle after a new Tesla pay package put him on track to become the world's first trillionaire.

Billie argued Elon could end world hunger, save critically endangered species or even rebuild all of Gaza with his fortune ... but instead, accused him of hoarding his wealth.

It looks like the "Pink Pony Club" made its way all the way to Mar-a-Lago ... 'cause Keith Urban just played the hit Chappell Roan song at an event at Trump's Florida golf club!

Check it out ... the Aussie country crooner sang the catchy pop tune -- inspired in part by Los Angeles gay bar The Abbey and the LGBTQ+ community -- over the weekend at a private event hosted by Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt.

Trump was recorded sitting next to Pratt -- who reportedly donated $10 million to his 2024 election campaign -- at the event.

Ace Frehley may have recently died ... but his musical spirit is very much alive as one of his famous guitars is set to go on the auction block.

The legendary Kiss axman owned and signed the Sunburst Gibson Les Paul Smoking Guitar, which is one of several instruments being sold at the online auction presented by GottaHaveRockandRoll.com. The bidding will start Wednesday with a minimum bid of $100,000 for a piece of Ace history.

Remember ... the guitar features modifications for Ace's memorable "Smoking" effect that mesmerized crowds while he played onstage during his electric performances.

Sydney Hardeman -- the viral Beyoncé fan who recently took her own life -- had realized her dream of becoming a pilot ... and she worried being too open about mental health struggles could doom her career, TMZ has learned.

As we reported ... Sydney died by suicide on November 8 at age 25. She was engaged and set to be married this upcoming April ... and had reached viral fame for her reaction to Beyoncé's 2018 Coachella set.

Jamie, Sydney Hardeman’s mother, tells TMZ … her daughter was concerned about seeking help … because being so open about her situation might have ruined her career.

What do LiAngelo Ball and Drake have in common? They both scored platinum singles this year!!

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced the milestone accomplishment for Gelo's debut track on Monday ... saying "Tweaker" officially hit one million digital units sold.

This is huge news for the 26-year-old athlete-turned-rapper ... as he randomly launched his music career just months ago. Per RIAA, the only other hip-hop and R&B artists to secure platinum singles in 2025 are Drake, Lil Tecca, BigXthaPlug, and Mariah The Scientist.

President Trump says "somebody" is responsible for bringing white nationalist Nick Fuentes to dinner at Mar-a-Lago ... and that special someone is Kanye West.

Trump was defending Tucker Carlson's recent interview with Fuentes -- which has caused backlash among Republicans -- when he went down memory lane ... and things got funny, fast.

POTUS awkwardly referred to Kanye only as "somebody" who, unbeknownst to him, invited Fuentes to Mar-a-Lago a couple years ago for dinner. Trump then quickly identified that somebody as Ye.

Well, this is a collab nobody saw coming ... Nicki Minaj is partnering with the Trump Administration to address the United Nations.

The "Anaconda" rapper will reportedly join the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Mike Waltz, to deliver remarks Tuesday in New York City, spotlighting violence committed against Christians in Nigeria. Waltz complimented Nicki in a tweet Sunday, calling her a "principled individual who refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice."

Nicki tweeted her appreciation, writing in a post ... "Ambassador, I am so grateful to be entrusted with an opportunity of this magnitude. I do not take it for granted. It means more than you know."

Tom Cruise was takin' it all the way back to "Risky Business" Saturday ... the action star was caught cutting a rug with Debbie Allen in Los Angeles.

The two were together before celebrating their honorary Oscars at Sunday night's Governors Awards.

Jennifer Lewis and Debbie's sister Phylicia Rashad joined them on the dance floor at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy as they got down to Beyoncé's version of the Maze and Frankie Beverly classic "Before I Let Go."

Old man Bieber? Justin's age may finally be catching up to him ... he revealed a wipeout on his skateboard left him in serious pain.

The 31-year-old pop star complained, "My ribs hurt so f***ing bad, bro," during a 4-hour Twitch livestream Thursday, where he explained he had a rough landing on his hip after tumbling from his Onewheel electric skateboard.

He added, "That s***, bro, is hurting me bad, bro. I'm trying to play it cool, bro. This s*** is f***ing with me."

Sophie Grégoire kept it classy and cordial when asked about her ex Justin Trudeau and his new love Katy Perry ... suggesting while she might be hurt, she's not putting her feelings over her family.

She told Arlene Dickinson on the "Arlene Is Alone" podcast, "We're all human beings and stuff affects us," admitting she allows herself to feel all the normal emotions that may crop up when things don't go her way, but ultimately she decides how she responds to those emotions.

She explained, "The woman I want to become through this is my decision.”

KISS took the stage for the first time since Ace Frehley's untimely death Friday ... and the legendary guitarist was sorely missed.

The band paid tribute to their fallen brother during their KISS Kruise: Land-Locked in Vegas event over the weekend, with a beautiful moment of silence to reflect on what he meant to them.

Paul Stanley said, "We certainly had differences but that's what family is about."

Yungblud is pumping the brakes on the rest of his 2025 tour ... announcing he's canceling all remaining shows after doctors flagged concerning results in his blood and vocal tests.

The British rocker broke the news on his Instagram Stories Saturday ... revealing he went in for routine testing after getting home from the road, but the results "raised some concerns." He didn't reveal specifics, but said the issues were significant enough that his doctors insist he stop touring immediately.

"I'm so sorry to do this," he wrote ... telling fans his upcoming shows in Philadelphia, Cleveland, Washington, Mexico City, and across Latin America are officially canceled. Refunds are already being issued, and he even shared a link for fans to sign up for a special gift as a thank you for their support.

Boosie Badazz says Diddy should've held it together after he was found guilty in his federal trial ... tearing into the dude for not being manly enough when the verdict came down.

The rapper sat down for an interview on "The Breastfast Club" Friday ... and, he talked about his relationship to the disgraced music mogul -- revealing the two haven't spoke in a long time despite their friendly relationship in the past.

Boosie says he wants to talk to the guy though ... because he thinks it was a total coward move to cry after the jury read out the verdict in his federal sex trafficking case.

Jimmy Kimmel's honoring his late pal Cleto Escobedo by raising some money for worth causes ... setting up a pair of fundraisers in his honor.

The talk show host revealed the plan on Instagram Friday ... telling fans the late musician was always eager to help others -- and, to mourn his loss, they've started two fundraisers to follow up his good works.

The first cause, Kimmel says, is the UCLA Medical Center where Cleto received a ton of amazing care need the end of his life ... while the other is The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas -- Cleto's hometown -- in recognition of his love of animals.