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The Democratic National Committee is taking shots at Donald Trump for working with Fyre Festival honcho Billy McFarland, saying convicted felons flock together.

Here's the deal ... Rolling Stone reports Billy is helping connect Trump with different rappers to boost his campaign and "court Black voters."

Billy, of course, is famous for his failed Fyre Fest a couple years back in the Bahamas -- a disaster that landed him behind bars for wire fraud and sparked a couple documentaries about the festival.

50 Cent's growing TV and film empire is impressing Tyler Perry to no end -- so much so, he tells TMZ Hip Hop he's open to pairing their powerhouse studios for a future project.

Tyler was singing 50's praises when we saw him Monday in NYC ... where we got his reaction to a recent meeting they had at TP studios in Georgia, and from both accounts, things went well enough to blossom future meet-ups.

Tyler told us he couldn't be more proud of the strides 50's made, and tells us he's game for whatever collabs 50 and his team might want to do!

Kendrick Lamar highlighting his hometown burger joint in his "Not Like Us" video is paying big dividends ... as the folks at Tam's Burgers say they're stacking bread and cheese, just like their signature dish!

TB manager Lauro Hernandez and his son Bryan Noe tell TMZ Hip Hop ... customers have been flooding their Rosecrans Ave location in Compton all weekend, after K. Dot released the smash music vid on July 4.

They say many fans who came in, told them "Not Like Us" was the reason for their visit -- and while they still have steady support from locals, Lauro and Bryan say they're picking up lots of tourist business.

Kyle Richards can't wrap her head around people needing to comment on women's bodies in this day and age -- this in response to body-shamers attacking her pal Kesha.

We caught up with the 'RHOBH' star at LAX Monday following her Aspen trip with the singer -- and she tells us she's baffled by the mean comments about Kesha's appearance ... 'cause as far as she's concerned, she's gorgeous -- and even more beautiful on the inside.

As for whether Kesha's letting the trolling get to her, Kyle points us to the singer's IG message ... where the "Timber" hitmaker said those mean comments only made her stronger.

Eminem's wasting no time pumping his new collab, recruiting Lyrical Lemonade director Cole Bennett for his new "Tobey" video -- a CGI-heavy project that goes heavy on Slim Shady nostalgia for his alter-ego's last hurrah!!!

The track -- featuring Big Sean and BabyTron -- dropped last week, and all 3 Detroit rappers put their best mic forward in the fast-paced mini-movie.

Em opens his verse with a blast from the past ... with a digitally re-created visit to his "8 Mile" childhood home that was immortalized on his Diamond-selling 'Marshall Mathers LP' album cover art.

Neverland Ranch is under serious threat from a huge SoCal wildfire, but Michael Jackson fans should not worry ... 'cause fire crews and heavy-duty equipment are already there to keep the iconic property safe.

As TMZ previously reported ... the gigantic Lake Fire in Santa Barbara is burning toward MJ's infamous ranch, fueled by the dry land conditions and sweltering heatwave and now mass evacuations are underway.

Capt. Scott Safechuck, spokesman for the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, tells TMZ the blaze is a big-time threat to Neverland ... which is why dozens of firefighters are already there -- including multiple fire trucks and bulldozers. Fire aircraft is also in the area, ready to respond!

Jennifer Lopez seems to be sending a message to husband Ben Affleck amid their marital woes and looming divorce ... at least based on the content of a song she just posted.

Here's the deal ... J Lo's most recent Instagram posts and stories are all about her 2021 song "Cambia El Paso" ... a track about embracing change and leaving a romantic partner.

Jen posted snippets of the music video, plus some behind-the-scenes footage on Sunday ... and now fans are reading way into it because of the lyrics.

Elton John couldn't hold it while shopping for sneakers over in France, and ended up pissing in a plastic bottle in the middle of a store ... so says the guy who runs the shop.

Ryan Sukkar, owner of Sugarkikz in Nice, tells TMZ ... Elton came into his shop Monday afternoon with his 2 sons and a bodyguard and asked if there was a public restroom.

When Elton was told there wasn't a toilet around, the shop owner says the singer turned to his security and asked for a bottle ... then took a few steps away from other shoppers and began taking a leak in the receptacle.

Bebe Rexha is putting fans at her shows on notice -- when it comes to people throwing stuff at her onstage, there's a new sheriff in town, and it's Bebe herself!

Check out the clip, Bebe didn't hold back this weekend in Norway, telling the perpetrator ... “If you hit me with something onstage, I’ll take you for everything you’ve f***ing got. Do not f***ing play with me right now!"

The crowd cheers Bebe on in support ... and she can be seen coordinating with security to pinpoint the object thrower. When she finally spots him, she tells him to "get the f*** out."

Britney Spears has declared she's "single as f***" ... throwing heaps of shade at her now-ex BF Paul Soliz in the process.

The singer dropped a pap shot of them together in a car on her IG Stories Sunday, and called out the irony of Paul crying harassment during that moment ... when she says he welcomed the attention himself.

In the pic it looks like they're getting hassled -- Paul's got his arm up in the car, trying to shield himself from the pap cameras, while Britney's crouching all the way down next to him.

Ice Spice isn't here for fans disrespecting her BFF Taylor Swift -- no matter where she is, or what she's doing!!!

That was the case for the "Barbie World" rapper when she was met with fans who weren't thrilled with her decision to play her TS collab "Karma" during her performance Sunday in Austria for the Rolling Loud Europe festival.

Ice closed her set with the sound of Taylor singing on "Karma" but fans rejected the vibes with thumbs-down gestures in unison!!! 👎🏻

Rick Springfield is dealing with an unwanted pest ... cops say an overzealous female fan made her way onto his property on more than one occasion.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... a woman in her 40s was determined to meet the rock legend, showing up at his Los Angeles-area home twice in the last week. We're told the fan talked her way into Rick's gated community ... telling security she was his maid.

Though the fan didn't interact with Rick, we're told she did make her way to his door the 2nd time ... where she chatted up one of Rick's sons. Sounds like Rick's kid didn't take his 1982 anthem, "Don't Talk to Strangers," to heart!!!

Billie Eilish lit up the internet with her recent post ... posting a pic of herself holding a lit firework -- with just a bikini and towel covering her up!

The singer-songwriter posted the photo Saturday as part of a longer photo series showing her and her friends celebrating America's Independence Day ... or, at least so it would seem from all the fireworks the group had.

Other snaps show the Grammy winner getting ready in the mirror and snuggling with another person on the floor. There's also a clip showing one of her friends holding a firework similar to hers ... so, clearly plenty to go around.

Drake's White Party appearance could've gotten real awkward given his beef with Kendrick Lamar ... but, we're told the DJs played it safe -- staying far from K. Dot's discography.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... everyone who hopped up to the turntables at Michael Rubin's famous Hamptons soirée passed on playing anything by Kendrick.

And the DJs weren't the only Drake-friendly folks in attendance BTW ... 'cause we're told Lil Wayne, Travis Scott and Quavo also pulled up to the event -- and, they're all on good terms with Drizzy.

Nicki Minaj's show won't go on in Romania ... 'cause she just pulled the plug on her concert in Bucharest -- saying her security detail tells her it's not safe.

The singer-songwriter announced the news less than an hour ago on her X account ... letting her millions of followers know she won't hit the stage in Eastern Europe -- 'cause her team says protests in the area could explode into violence.

NM says she's a mom first ... and, she needs to think about her safety for her son and the other team members traveling with her -- so, she just can't take the risk.

Travis Kelce got downright emotional Saturday night at Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour in Amsterdam, as TS rolled out a song she hasn't sung much lately ... but seems to reflect on their relationship.

Taylor Performed "Mary's Song (Oh My My My)," which contains the lyrics ... "I'll be 87; you'll be 89, I'll still look at you like the stars that shine, In the sky, oh my my my."

Travis got emotional, appearing to tear up and wipe his face.