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WNBA star Lexie Brown is begging Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion to come forward and say she had nothing to do with their split ... claiming the cheating rumors have gotten so out of hand, she's getting death threats.

The Seattle Storm guard spoke to Fox News Digital about the recent internet chatter about her alleged involvement in the rapper and NBA champ's messy split ... and she's doubling down that it simply wasn't the case.

While Brown said she knows Klay from sharing the same profession, it ends there -- she doesn't even consider him a friend. As for Meg, she's never met her.

David Allan Coe might be gone ... but, fans will get to hear some of the last songs he ever recorded in just a few short months, TMZ has learned.

Ken Madson -- Coe's manager near the end of his career -- tells TMZ ... he owns the controversial country singer's final album and plans to release it on September 6, 2026, which would've been the star's 87th birthday.

Coe last recorded for the album back in 2017, Madson says ... and, it will feature some previously released songs as well as new material. One song on it is called "A Million Reasons" -- which Coe apparently referenced on his social media last year. A title for the album hasn't been finalized yet.

Kate Cassidy says fans need to cherish every moment with their loved ones ... sharing video from a final horseback ride with Liam Payne -- the last time she saw him alive.

The singer-songwriter's ex-girlfriend shared a video from atop a horse on a grassy meadow ... first capturing her own outfit -- before showing a wrangler giving Payne some advice.

The rest of the short video shows the pair galloping around ... including one moment she included where it looks like Liam's headed off into the horizon -- chilling symbolism given his untimely death.

Country singer David Allan Coe -- known for his songs "You Never Even Called Me by My Name" and "The Ride" -- has died, TMZ can confirm.

Coe reportedly died Wednesday, with his wife, Kimberly, telling Rolling Stone ... "My husband, my friend, my confidant and my life for many years. I’ll never forget him and I don’t want anyone else to ever forget him either." She also celebrated him as "one of the best singers, songwriters, and performers of our time."

A cause of death has not yet been revealed.

The country singer was known for being an example of a modern outlaw -- unapologetically himself and not worried about being politically correct. He boasted about his convict past and used slurs and racial stereotypes in his songs, though he claimed they were parodies and he wasn't racist. He was also criticized for using the Confederate flag.

Pooh Shiesty’s dad, Lontrell Williams Sr., is fighting the prosecutors' attempt to throw him behind bars pending the outcome of his criminal case ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Lontrell -- who was arrested along with his rapper son over the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane -- said the feds’ case against him is weak and doesn't show he would be a danger to the community if released while his criminal case is pending.

As TMZ first reported, the DOJ arrested Lontrell Sr., Pooh, and seven others. The alleged incident with Gucci went down on January 10 at a Texas recording studio. Pooh was signed to Gucci’s label and allegedly wanted out of his contract.

Pooh allegedly forced Gucci to sign paperwork releasing him from his deal while pointing a gun at him.

Bonnie Blue might want to sit this one out -- Ray J’s out here claiming marathon level bedroom stats, saying he’s slept with 12,500 women!

The singer dropped the jaw-dropping number on “Funky Friday” with Cam Newton ... saying an adult club called Booby Trap even threw him a full-blown party to celebrate the X-rated milestone ... complete with up to 500 women in attendance -- many of whom he claims he hooked up with that same night.

We’re talking up to 500 potential partners in attendance and yeah, Ray claims he hooked up with a bunch of them that same night.

Cam, like pretty much everyone listening, wasn’t buying it ... doing the math on the spot and pointing out that would mean Ray’s been averaging more than one woman a day for 30 years.

D4vd's staring down some serious charges ... but his biggest concern right now? Looking courtroom-ready for his preliminary hearing.

TMZ has obtained docs which show his team pushed for dress pants and a button-down shirt for his Friday hearing ... but the judge shut that down, so he'll be rocking standard-issue jail threads.

But he did score one win -- L.A. County Superior Court Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo signed off on an order Monday telling the L.A. County Sheriff's Department to give him a haircut before the May 1 hearing. NBC Los Angeles was first to report on the news.

Chris Brown's former housekeeper is fighting his effort to block any talk about his arrest for assaulting Rihanna at their upcoming trial ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Maria Avila -- who is suing the singer after she claims he should be held responsible for her being mauled by a dog at his L.A. home in 2020 -- asked a judge not to limit evidence being introduced about Chris' past domestic violence or assault allegations.

Maria -- who is seeking $90 million in damages -- pointed out that Chris pled guilty to felony assault in connection with a domestic violence dispute involving Rihanna in 2009.

Chet Hanks has always been about carving his own lane, and not riding his famous dad Tom's coattails ... even if a little praise from him does go a long way!

We caught up with Chet days after Tom was spotted front and center at his Stagecoach set over the weekend ... and Chet admits the whole thing hit him right in the feels, leaving him all "warm and fuzzy."

As for what Tom said about his set? Nothing OTT -- just a simple "great job" -- but honestly, you can tell it meant everything to him.

Digital Underground member Cleetis Mack has died, TMZ has learned.

A rep for the alternative hip-hop group known for kicking off Tupac Shakur's career tells us Mack passed suddenly ... adding his death "leaves a void in our Digital Underground family and in our hearts that can never truly be filled." A cause of death has not been revealed ... his age at the time of his death is unclear.

Mack -- who was known as "Clee" -- joined the group in 1993, six years after it was founded in Oakland, California by Shock G (Gregory Jacobs), Chopmaster J (Jimi Dright), and Kenny-K (Kenneth Waters). His first single with Digital Underground was "Wussup Wit the Luv" ... featuring Tupac.

Eureka -- a drag performer best known for competing on Seasons 9 and 10 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" -- says she didn't feel so free at Madonna's album teaser event over the weekend ... because she says she got the boot for no reason.

The reality star aired her grievances on social media ... saying she was forcefully removed from the event for Madonna's new album "Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part II."

Eureka claims she was "treated like trash at the door" of The Abbey -- the famous West Hollywood club where the teaser event took place.

Barry Keoghan is finally setting the record straight on those Sabrina Carpenter cheating rumors ... and he says the whole thing was bogus.

The actor popped up on the latest episode of Benny Blanco's "Friends Keep Secrets" podcast alongside Lil Dicky and Kristin Batalucco ... where he opened up about why he pulled back from social media and public appearances amid speculation he was unfaithful to Sabrina.

Barry says he completely stepped away from Instagram, social events, and even hanging out in the public eye because he felt buried under a narrative he says wasn't true.

We all know Taylor Swift adores her fans ... but she did admit when she feels a bit weirded out by them ... when they act like her songs are paternity tests!

The pop superstar shared the tidbit during an interview with The New York Times, published Tuesday, about her songwriting. During the discussion, she addressed the "corners" of her fanbase who "take things to a really extreme place" as they try to assign her songs to a real-life person.

She explained ... "When it gets a little bit weird for me is when people act like it's sort of a paternity test, like, 'This song's about that person.' Because I'm like, 'That dude didn't write the song, I did.'"

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Over the weekend, Madonna fully gagged everyone -- and when we say everyone, we mean everyone! She surprised club-goers with a "CLUB CONFESSIONS" party -- celebrating her highly anticipated upcoming album "Confessions II," arriving July 3.

The night was filled with celebs -- Addison Rae, Julia Fox, Lushious Massac, Sky Ferreira, Lily Allen, Lola Young, Cara Delevingne, Kali Uchis, and Bebe Rexha.

The LGBTQ+ icon transformed the night into "CLUB CONFESSIONS" -- joining club owner Tristan Schukraft and MISTR to celebrate the club's newly expanded dance floor -- with Madonna and longtime collaborator Stuart Price debuting the new music as the night’s biggest moment.

After years of fans demanding a reunion, The Pussycat Dolls are almost back for real ... and founder Robin Antin is still pinching herself.

We caught up with the group's mastermind recently in Los Angeles, where she gushed about the upcoming "PCD Forever Tour" -- the group's third concert tour, which kicks off June 5 in Palm Desert and wraps Oct. 13 in London.

Check out the clip ... Robin told us this was the one reunion fans constantly asked about ... and said people were stunned when the group finally announced it was actually happening after years of speculation.

"It's exciting," she said. "It's honestly a dream come true."

Billie Eilish is breaking her silence on rumors she and her brother and collaborator Finneas had a falling out ... she says it's a bunch of baloney!

The singer cut straight to the point on those rumors during an interview for ELLE's May 2026 issue, saying ... "Finneas and I have never and will never have a falling-out, ever in our lives. We'll get in the biggest f***ing fight you've ever heard of in your life … and five minutes later, we're back, laughing and making music."

The "Birds of a Feather" hitmaker even went as far as saying she "might literally never make a song again" if she were to never see her big bro again.