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Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean once had a 2 AM call time -- and made a midnight decision that stuck with him for years.

The singer is reflecting on his career in the new docuseries “Boy Band Confidential: A Hollywood Demons Event,” revealing his first time trying drugs went down in 2000 ... just hours before a late-night video shoot.

At the peak of BSB fame, AJ says the night started low-key -- dinner with the guys, then a nap -- but things took a turn when he woke up groggy ahead of that brutal overnight shoot. A friend offered him something to “wake up” -- and pulled out a bag to seal the deal.

Justin Bieber returned to Coachella, where he dazzled with a highly anticipated headlining performance ... and now some fans are paying for it -- literally.

Not long after JB's huge return to the festival stage this past weekend, his Coachella merch hit eBay -- and people are asking big bucks ... and fans are shelling out the Benjamins.

From tank tops to hoodies and hats to Skylark plastic bags ... the markup on Bieber swag is crazy, but clearly fans want a piece of the iconic Coachella comeback, because it's flying off the digital shelf.

For instance ... there's a tank top featuring a shirtless JB flipping the bird, which sold for $90 at the festival -- but is easily getting more than $200 on eBay. "Chelly Valley" Hoodies that were selling for $140 are now getting snapped up for as much as $400. Even the plastic Skylark (JB's label) bags are going for serious dough -- sold for $5 at Coachella and now going for $50 to $100.

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is facing more fallout overseas ... and this time, France could be next to shut the door on a show.

After already being blocked from entering the UK, Ye is now staring down a possible concert ban from French officials over his antisemitic remarks. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez is reportedly exploring legal avenues to stop the rapper from performing at a planned June show in Marseille, according to AFP.

Local leaders aren’t holding back, either ...

Tom Dumont has actually been living with early-onset Parkinson's disease for several years now -- long before he went public -- sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ.

We’re told the No Doubt guitarist already knew about his diagnosis during some major recent appearances -- including No Doubt’s 2024 Coachella set, and the 2025 FireAid LA Benefit -- and still delivered.

The 58-year-old has found a rhythm that works … balancing exercise, proper sleep, and medication to keep symptoms in check while continuing to perform at a high level.

One thing about celebs -- they always know how to show up when it comes to maternity style ... and this one’s no exception.

Can you guess who’s bumpin' along in this skimpy, Mariah Carey-inspired look -- striking a full hands-on-hips pose like she owns the moment?

Can you score the social media star surging temps with this sexy selfie?! We'll get you started with a few clues, but then it's on you to unveil her name ...

Her whopping 10M+ TikTok followers come from her lip-syncs and dance videos. She's from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, but moved to Los Angeles to focus on content creation ...

The woman charged with stalking and assaulting Lindsey Buckingham in California is in police custody ... only she's a couple thousand miles away from where the alleged attack went down.

Michelle Dick was arrested Saturday night in Fort Wayne, Indiana and the 55-year-old is in Allen County Jail awaiting extradition to California ... according to online records.

Dick had an arrest warrant issued in California earlier this month after allegedly attacking the ex-Fleetwood Mac guitarist in Santa Monica in March, dousing him with an unknown substance outside an office building.

History was made as Coachella Weekend 1 wrapped on Sunday ... Karol G became the first Latina to headline the festival.

The singer pulled out all the stops for her performance -- including colorful costumes, stunning sets, and surprise guests.

Karol also delivered a moving message about the "strong spirit" of Latino immigrants ... especially amid the ICE raids and deportations happening across the U.S.

Karol G delivered on her stated intention of giving a thoughtful message about immigration in the U.S. ... the singer powerfully spoke out during a performance at Coachella 2026.

Watch the video ... the Grammy winner says Latinos' recent struggles in this country bring out their resilience and "strong spirit."

"I stand for my Latino community," she says surrounded by dancers. She goes on to explain that they don't celebrate their culture to alienate people ... "Actually we do this, because we want everyone to feel welcome to our culture."

Everyone can agree braids are the hottest hairstyle for Coachella ... just take it from the stars themselves!

From Kendall Jenner's braided pigtails to Alessandra Ambrosio's money piece plaits and more, celebs have loved sporting the style.

Can't get enough of the trendy tresses?

Are you even at Coachella if you aren't taking advantage of the photo ops?? Even the celebs can't resist snapping shots at Indio's iconic hot spots.

Spectra Tower is the quintessential Coachella backdrop ... Victoria Justice, Madison Grace and Charity Lawson all scored cute pics in front of the rainbow high-rise.

And, of course the Ferris wheel pic's a classic ... no Coachella carousel is complete without a shot in front of it.

Neon Carnival hit a major milestone this weekend ... and yeah, they still know how to throw a party!

The iconic Coachella after-hours bash celebrated its 15th anniversary in the desert, bringing out a stacked crowd and turning the invite-only event into its usual late-night celeb playground.

Ty Dolla $ign, Tyga, YG, Chris Brown and Mario were all in the mix, with Ryan Garcia right there too ... the group even shared a prime booth near the stage as the night rolled on. Mario had a standout moment, belting out "Let Me Love You" a cappella, while Tyga and YG popped up with surprise performances that kept the energy high.

Offset is back on stage just days after being shot and he's doing it from a wheelchair ... at least most of the time.

The rapper made his first performance Saturday since the shooting, rolling out in a wheelchair for a club appearance and proving he’s not slowing down despite the injury.

But he wasn't staying seated the whole time ... Offset actually got up out of the wheelchair at one point to perform, pushing through the pain as the crowd went wild.

Jennifer Lopez just checked a major box off her list and did it in full bombshell mode.

J.Lo made her Coachella debut Saturday night, popping up as a surprise guest during David Guetta's set. The crowd lost it when Guetta teased he had "invited a friend" and out came Lopez in a skintight, plunging bodysuit that showed off her insanely toned figure.

No easing into it either ... she hit the stage ready to go, tossing her sunglasses into the crowd and ripping off her feathered jacket like it was nothing.

Coachella Night 2 delivered a little something for everyone with Justin Bieber, Nine Inch Noize and Jack White each bringing their own distinct energy to the desert.

Bieber took the headlining stage, but skipped the typical pop spectacle. Instead, he leaned into nostalgia ... sitting behind a laptop for much of the set while singing along to YouTube videos of his biggest hits like "Baby" and "Never Say Never," and even pulling up clips from his early days online.

The crowd was locked in. Bieber still powered through a lengthy set and brought out guests including The Kid Laroi, Tems, Wizkid and Dijon, marking his biggest live show in four years.

Katy Perry delivered one of Coachella's most meme-worthy moments, and it had nothing to do with being on stage.

The pop star was caught on camera during Justin Bieber's headlining set Saturday night, joking, "Thank God he has Premium," as she watched his YouTube-driven performance from the crowd ... a clear nod to skipping ads while he played clips of his own videos.

Perry posted the moment to Instagram as part of a carousel from her weekend in the SoCal desert, leaning into the joke as Bieber's unconventional set quickly got people talking online.