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Travis Kelce and Dante Hall have a lot in common -- the two are not only Chiefs legends ... they're both also huge Taylor Swift fans!!

The Human Joystick revealed to TMZ Sports this week that after he met the popstar at one of Kansas City's recent games ... he considers himself now "an ultimate Swiftie."

Hall told us that wasn't always the case -- "her music just wasn't for me" -- but the way she treated him during their Arrowhead Stadium meetup changed everything.

More proof Hollywood is a small town ... the first witness at A$AP Rocky's gun trial was an LAPD officer, who just so happens to be the son of Erika Jayne.

Thomas Zizzo was called to the stand Friday as Rocky's trial got underway in a downtown Los Angeles courthouse ... and he told the jury about his ties to the case.

Turns out, Erika's son was one of the cops who responded to the alleged shooting ... and he testified about what he saw at the scene when he arrived.

Trae Tha Truth says his baby mama tried to teach their daughter he was her enemy ... but now he has full custody of their kid, he's showing her how much he loves her.

The Houston rapper tells TMZ ... his ex, Heather Cuevas, manipulated their daughter Truth into thinking her father wanted nothing to do with her ... but he says that couldn't be further from the truth.

Trae and his lawyer, Stephanie Proffitt, claims Heather's been making a string of false claims against Trae ever since their kid was born ... hoping to make something stick.

The infamous raid on Diddy's cell in a New York City jail was spearheaded by the very federal prosecutors who charged the music mogul with sex trafficking and other serious crimes -- at least according to Diddy's lawyers, who say they have the proof!

Diddy's lawyers filed new legal documents flat-out accusing Southern District of New York prosecutors of directing the November 2024 sweep of Diddy's cell with the help of Bureau of Prison correctional officers inside Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.

In the docs, Diddy's lawyers point to a meeting between BOP officials and other federal agencies on the morning of the second day of the sweep to discuss a potential search of Diddy's unit ... and they say supervisors from SDNY, including the Diddy trial team's unit chief, weighed in that a search of Diddy's cell was warranted.

Jewel is reaching out to her fans after performing at one of Donald Trump's inauguration celebrations ... issuing a big "I'm sorry" for her participation in the political weekend.

For those who missed it, the singer-songwriter performed at the "Make America Healthy Again" inauguration ball hosted by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, Cheryl Hines ... after which she faced criticism for seemingly supporting Trump's nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services -- and, indirectly supporting the new administration.

After Trump signed several executive orders ending diversity initiatives and announcing his administration will only recognize "2 genders -- male and female" ... Jewel is expressing regret for her participation in the inaugural festivities.

A$AP Rocky's felony assault trial got underway Friday morning ... days after the Grammy-nominated rapper rejected a plea deal -- and we're live streaming the whole thing. Rocky faces a potential 24-year prison sentence if he's found guilty.

Rocky's attorney Joe Tacopina and prosecutor Paul Bradley started the morning off addressing the judge in the downtown L.A. courtroom before the jury was seated.

The two sides were arguing over evidence related to bullet casings -- and, Judge Mark S. Arnold decided the defense is free to consult a firearms expert on the court's dime ... but, no evidence was excluded. The judge ruled nothing the two attorneys argued about is allowed to be mentioned in their opening statements, and the jury was then brought in.

Billy Ray Cyrus has a family feud on his hands ... because Trace Cyrus is beefing with his brother Braison ... and throwing some serious shade Braison's way.

Trace just called out Braison on social media for claiming Billy Ray is happy and healthy ... Trace has suggested Billy Ray is battling addiction and is now insinuating Braison is fighting the same demons.

In response to a fan who asked, "Braison is posting your dad is happy and healthy. I'm confused" -- Trace takes a shot at Braison ... saying, "Birds of a feather flock together."

11:26 AM PT -- A source close to Marilyn Manson tells TMZ ... The D.A. reviewed sworn testimony of witnesses and claimants that contradicted the claims they made. Including Smithline who sued and was interviewed by the press over her claims, only to later swear under oath that the claims were false and she was manipulated by Evan Rachel Wood into making false claims. And the sworn testimony of Ashley Walters that flatly contradicted both her claims and claims of Esme Bianco. And the latest claims by a claimant who never met Brian.

Marilyn Manson will not be charged by the L.A. County District Attorney's Office in his sexual battery case ... TMZ has learned.

District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Friday ... after a comprehensive four-year review by the D.A.'s Sex Crimes Division and sheriff's detectives, they've determined they won't charge Manson.

D.A. Hochman announced in a press release the department has determined the statute of limitations has lapsed in the domestic violence case, and the office can't prove the sexual assault allegations beyond a reasonable doubt ... so, they're not charging the singer.

Billy Ray Cyrus is taking the "Old Town Road" back to a studio, announcing a new album with his son -- but not the one who made an emotional plea for him to get help after his shocking inauguration performance.

The "Achy Breaky Heart" hitmaker announced Friday he has new music dropping this summer with his son Braison Cyrus. The album seems to mean a lot to him ... he says he's "proud" of the "special" project, especially because he got to work on it last year with his son.  after collaborating on an unnamed project throughout the last year.

Braison shares the same sentiment ... saying he's gotten to know his pops on a deeper level thanks to working with him.

8:40 AM PT -- A source connected to the film tells TMZ ... the film is not imperiled, and there will be re-shoots in March. The source declined to comment on whether the re-shoots have to do with eliminating the scenes involving Jordan Chandler.

One of Michael Jackson's accusers is the reason the highly-anticipated biopic will be delayed 6 months -- specifically, it's the film's reference to Jordan Chandler that has the production in total chaos.

Director Antoine Fuqua had already completed filming of "Michael," when it was announced late last year the scheduled April release date was being pushed to November 2025 -- and that's because they have to rewrite a chunk of the script related to Chandler ... according to Puck.

Basically, someone forgot some key details in Jackson's $23 million settlement with Jordy's family back in 1993. The whole storyline of "Michael" reportedly begins and ends with the then-13-year-old's accusation Jackson molested him ... and the movie aims to convince you Michael was completely innocent.

Kesha is mourning the loss of one of her beloved cats ... confirming the death of her adored feline, Carl, in a somber update for fans.

The pop star shared the sad news on her Instagram early Friday morning, where she posted a poignant tribute featuring several pics of herself snuggling her white and gray furry friend.

Alongside the upload, the singer shared how Carl's death "really broke my heart this time."

A$AP Rocky rolled the dice and rejected a plea bargain in his felony assault case because the deal would have cost him his livelihood, sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ.

Rocky's trial starts this morning with opening statements, and he now faces 24 years in prison for allegedly shooting A$AP Relli in November 2021.

The plea deal he was offered included 180 days in jail, a guilty plea to the most serious of the 2 felonies for which he was charged -- assault with a semiautomatic weapon -- a 7-year suspended sentence, 3 years probation and 500 hours of community service.

Kanye West's financial portfolio may be "Stronger" than anyone realizes ... the rapper is declaring he's a billionaire again -- and claims to have proof.

The "Heartless" artist shared an update on his net worth on Instagram Thursday evening, when he posted a statement from Eton Ventures, a business valuation company ... which claimed Bianca Censori's husband was now worth $2.77 billion.

Per the statement, the company came to this valuation based on his "music portfolio" and Ye's "sole ownership of the Yeezy mark."

Alexis Skyy says everybody's gotta pump the brakes when it comes to the new video allegedly showing her assaulting a man ... claiming it doesn't tell the whole story -- 'cause she didn't start the violence.

The "Love & Hip Hop" star took to Instagram Live Thursday to tell her side of the alleged altercation ... claiming she let Anthony Gaskin -- the man accusing Skyy of assault -- into her life as a business partner and even gave him a place to stay.

Skyy says Gaskin paid back her generosity by stealing from her ... before one day coming to her front door, hitting her and throwing an air freshener at her face.

Swedish pop music group and cover band, A*Teens, rose to fame with their hit singles "Mamma Mia" "Dancing Queen" and "Upside Down" -- landing on the top 10 Swedish music charts and the U.S. Billboard top 100 in the late '90s - early 2000s.

After performing together for 6 years, the group -- who consists of Marie Serneholt, Dhani Lennevald, Amit Paul and Sara Lumholdt -- parted ways in 2004. The foursome reunited 20 years later at the Swedish music competition show "Melodifestivalen" ... and most recently performed in Chile.

"Upside down bouncing off the ceiling, inside out stranger to this feeling, got no clue what I should do, but I'll go crazy if I can't get next to you!"

Maren Morris is clearly feeling herself while away in Mexico for a girls trip ... she's put her fit frame on display in an itty-bitty black bikini.

Check it out ... the country singer looks beyond relaxed while soaking up some vitamin D in a teensy bikini during her vacay in Tulum, Mexico. She's enjoying all the beachside property has to offer, including a fresh coconut ... which she happily sips on while gabbin' with pals.

Maren appears to be coco-nuts for the refreshing treat, having her friends snap a couple pictures of her lounging on a recliner in the sand.