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Lady Gaga is not backing down from her crusade for the LGBTQ+ community, as many members foresee a grim outlook with the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

Mother Monster -- as fans call her -- promises to be there for the community as she acknowledges the 2024 presidential election was "devastating" for so many. She promises in a new Elle interview ... "We're not going down without a fight. We will stick together. It's going to be hard but I'm up for it. We're up for it."

Gaga says she plans to support the LGBTQ+ community in small but impactful ways, which means reaching out to her loved ones feeling threatened by the current administration and being generally available for them. She explained ... "Yes, I'm devastated, but what does it mean for me versus someone else?"

Things are not amicable between Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly as she gets closer to giving birth to their baby ... and the lines of communication are closed.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … Megan and MGK are not on good terms and things are so bad they aren't even speaking to each other.

Megan is due to give birth in March, but we're told her relationship with MGK is so icy it's unclear how involved he will be when the baby comes.

Maluma is officially 31 years old and looking hotter than ever ... which is why we've rounded up 31 of his hottest shots for his big birthday. You're welcome!!!

Check it out ... the Colombian singer is no stranger to having his ripped bod put on display, as he regularly poses shirtless for sizzlin' pics -- which he also generously shares on social media on the regular.

In fact, he often leaves little to the imagination, tantalizing fans with nearly naked looks ... caliente, indeed.

6:16 PM PT -- An attorney for 50 Cent tells TMZ … "Mr. Jackson has neither been served with or seen a filed copy of a lawsuit filed by Ms. Allred’s firm. However, if and when such a frivolous claim is filed and served, rest assured that Mr. Jackson’s legal team will swiftly move to dismiss the matter and seek the maximum costs, fees, sanctions and other remedies that are available under law.

They continued, "Based upon the leaked reports presumably by Ms. Allred, Mr. Jackson is not alleged to be the driver of the vehicle or even the individual who the Plaintiff paparazzi alleges opened the door as he charged a vehicle as it drove away from the bookstore."

TMZ can confirm the lawsuit was not leaked. It was filed publicly in L.A. Superior Court Monday afternoon.

50 Cent allegedly directed his entourage to hit a photographer with a car door, knocking the man from his electric scooter and injuring him in the process ... at least according to a new lawsuit.

The "In Da Club" rapper is being sued by a man named Guadalupe De Los Santos, who claims 50 Cent used an SUV to assault him.

In the docs, obtained by TMZ, the man claims he went to 50 Cent's September 11 book signing at The Grove in Los Angeles to shoot video of the celebrity.

Eminem is not the plaintiff in the lawsuit. Eight Mile Style controls his early catalog, and therefore, filed the suit. We're told Em does not have ownership in Eight Mile Style.

Eminem's ride or die for his home state, but not when it comes to a Ford dealership in Michigan using his biggest hit to sell limited edition trucks.

Eight Mile Style, which controls part of Em's music catalog, fired off the lawsuit Monday against LaFontaine Ford St. Clair -- which owns multiple car dealerships -- over an online ad it started running last fall to promote a limited edition Detroit Lions Ford F-150 pickup truck.

The ad is not only scored with "Lose Yourself," but it also features a caption that reads, "You only get one shot to own a Special Edition Detroit Lions F-150."

A birthday party for one of Kodak Black's kids apparently turned into a huge brawl over the weekend ... and we're told it's all because of some baby mama drama.

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ ... one of Kodak's baby mamas got into an argument as the bday bash was winding down -- and a massive fight broke out. We're told Kodak was there celebrating his 3-year-old daughter, Queen Yuri.

Our sources say Queen Yuri's mom, reality TV star Maranda Johnson, was part of the argument that led to the fight ... though it's unclear who she was beefing with.

Billy Ray Cyrus is calling for peace amid some family infighting ... sending prayers after one of his kids accused him of sending a legal threat.

BRC posted a YouTube short with his song "Somebody Said a Prayer" along with a message to his fam.

He says, "Praying for my family. For my children … sons and daughters…and their mother. Let this moment be the start of healing ❤️‍🩹 for us all."

Bad Bunny is most certainly still the king of thirst traps -- just look at what the international pop sensation posted to his Instagram stories earlier today.

In the photo we see Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, standing naked in front of a mirror, with a towel barely covering his junk ... though we’re not complaining.

Some internet sleuths have already pieced together that this photo was allegedly taken in the same hotel Kendall Jenner posted a selfie from a while back. Is the Puerto Rican sensation reminiscing about his old flame, the one who allegedly inspired a large chunk of his new album? Fans seem to think so.

1:24 PM PT -- Trump Administration Border Czar Tom Homan responded to Selena's post during an appearance on Fox News Monday morning, disputing any families were arrested, saying public safety and national security threats were targeted  ... and he urged critics who don't like the increased enforcement to "go to Congress and change the law."

Selena Gomez has issued a tearful apology to her "people" ... after the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency arrested nearly 1,000 migrants in one day following Donald Trump's return to office.

The pop star posted to her Instagram Stories early Monday morning, where she openly sobbed while reflecting on the recent arrests. Benny Blanco's fiancée noted how "sorry" she was over the news and declared her people were "getting attacked."

Selena appeared most rattled about "the children" being taken in raids ... a clear reference to the president's recent authorization allowing ICE to target schools and churches moving forward.

Taylor Swift celebrated the Kansas City Chief's big victory over the Buffalo Bills by smothering boyfriend Travis Kelce -- with kisses, that is!

The pop superstar dashed onto the field Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City after the Chiefs beat the Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship game — and she promptly grabbed Travis for a smooch session.

Taylor plants a huge kiss on the lips of the Chiefs' star tight end while holding his head with both hands.

Taylor Swift's one step away from another Super Bowl appearance ... 'cause if Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs win today, they're headed for the big game -- and, Swift's clearly bringing the team spirit to the affair.

The pop star arrived at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City just minutes ago ... pulling up in a black and gold hoodie and long, bright red leggings.

Walking in with Taylor is her mom, Andrea Swift ... who wrapped an arm around her elbow, big grins plastered on both their faces.

DJ Unk's cause of death has been revealed ... the Atlanta rapper died from a heart attack ... TMZ has learned.

Unk's wife, Sherkita Long-Platt tells TMZ he died in his sleep on January 24 after suffering a heart attack. She says the family is aware of various rumors going around as to how he died … and she wants people to know the truth. She tells us speculation he died from drugs is not true as he didn't do drugs.

We're told a candlelight vigil is taking place later today in his Atlanta neighborhood.

Jennifer Lopez surprised partygoers in Utah over the weekend with an impromptu performance of one of her longtime hit songs at the Sundance Film Festival.

J Lo was at Tao in Park City on Saturday night where she surprised clubgoers by getting behind the DJ booth for 10 minutes and surprised fans with a performance including singing her 2002 single, "All I Have."

The singer, who's in town for the Sundance Film Festival, posted several snaps on her Instagram from the club where she partied the night away sipping Casamigos cocktails and dancing with her best friend, Stevie MacKey.

Lizzo's saying it's "About Damn Time" the internet show her some love ... 'cause she just hit her weight goals -- dropping a whole lot of body fat in the process!

The singer-songwriter took to Instagram Saturday to announce her results ... sharing a video from the beginning of her weight loss journey to remind people about her humble beginnings down this fitness road.

The video then cuts to Lizzo giddily telling fans that after a long process, she stepped on the scale today and realized she hit her fitness goal ... a huge moment she says proves fans can do anything they put their minds too.

Alicia Keys is certainly a girl on fire ... and, she's looking especially hot in these shots which we've put together to honor her birthday!

The singer-songwriter turned 44 Saturday ... and, while her husband Swizz Beatz posted some sweet pictures of her through the years, there are also a lot of pics of AK on vacay -- and, she's usually stripped down to a bikini.

Keys is know for getting in her swimsuit and soaking up the sun, surf and sand when she's not working -- which, quite frankly, ain't all that often.

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are choosing to help their community instead of dwelling on their misfortune ... hitting up an L.A. wildfire fundraiser at a local cafe -- and meeting up with the ultimate Sk8er Girl.

The reality television stars stopped by La La Land Kind Cafe in Santa Monica, just south of the Pacific Palisades -- their neighborhood which was decimated in the disaster.

We're told the duo hung out and took pics with fans, chatting with the patrons -- some of whom made donations to support charities connected to L.A. fire relief.