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Tyla is shutting down all that viral Met Gala drama with Rihanna -- insisting the internet completely ran wild with the story that the icon snubbed her.

After a clip spread online showing Tyla awkwardly hanging back while Rihanna appeared to ignore her Monday, the singer hopped online to explain there's zero bad blood ... and honestly, RiRi was just busy.

Tyla revealed their slightly awkward interactions actually started last year when she first met Rihanna at another event -- saying the superstar seemed occupied before eventually dipping out after mentioning her baby daddy was calling her.

JaYy Wick looked totally unconcerned before cops took him into custody and prosecutors charged him with attempted murder ... lounging in a chair and rapping along to one of his new tracks in a TikTok vid.

The clip, posted Monday -- the day before the police caught up with him in Florida -- shows Wick, cap pulled low over his eyes, lip-syncing to his bars playing on the speakers and flipping off the camera in a studio.

A couple of dudes behind him add to the hype ... throwing up their hands as well -- though it's Wick who really commands attention during the vid.

JaYy Wick -- an independent rap artist based in Atlanta -- has been arrested after allegedly shooting a man in Florida.

The Bay County Sheriff's Office said Wick -- government name Donald Anderson -- was arrested after they say they received a report of a shooting late at night on Saturday, April 25 ... and found an 18-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

During the course of the investigation, cops say they spoke to the alleged victim ... who identified Wick as the man who shot him.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky had fans reading into their post-Met Gala vibe ... but TMZ has learned there's no trouble in the relationship ... just pure exhaustion after a marathon day.

Sources close to the couple tell TMZ ... the two had been going nonstop for nearly 16 hours by the time they were caught on camera leaving the invite-only gala Monday night, bouncing between prep, appearances, and the main event -- leaving them totally drained.

Our sources say the video in question shows nothing more than two people who were wiped out. "It was a long day and they were running on empty," one source tells us.

Bonnie Tyler remains hospitalized in Portugal after having an emergency intestinal surgery, TMZ has learned.

A rep tells us ... "The surgery went well and she is now recuperating. We know that all of her family, friends and fans will be concerned about this news and will be wishing her well for a full and swift recovery."

They didn't say why Bonnie needed the procedure, but some reports are saying she sought medical help after a few days of abdominal pain ... and doctors found an intestinal perforation.

Looks like A$AP Rocky is still shaking off those tense Met Gala vibes with Rihanna ... 'cause the man was spotted looking seriously glum during a late-night NYC outing.

Rocky was seen hopping into a car Tuesday night in the Big Apple ... rocking his usual stylish fit and dark shades, but definitely not serving big-smile energy.

The solo outing was clearly needed after Monday’s eyebrow-raising Met Gala moments -- including viral video showing Rihanna shooting Rocky a look while he chatted away with another woman.

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Looks like the Met Gala tension between Rihanna and A$AP Rocky might've been overblown ... or at least misplaced.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ the woman seen chatting with Rocky on the carpet Monday night in now-viral video is Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert ... the Italian fashion editor and stylist who's known Rihanna for years and who has "a lot of respect" for her.

We’re told the clip making the rounds online doesn’t show the full interaction ... because Giovanna was actually talking with Rihanna first -- and the two were laughing together before she continued the conversation with Rocky nearby.

Kesha got choked up on Wednesday's episode of "Call Her Daddy," saying Cassie's in her corner ... and has been since the start of her career.

She got emotional telling Alex Cooper how much they've been through -- both together and individually.

Kesha said Cassie sent her flowers before her sold-out show at Madison Square Garden last July, saying ... "I have chills all over my body talking about it."

Tensions between Rihanna and A$AP Rocky boiled over not once, but TWICE at Monday's Met Gala in NYC ... with the latest video showing the couple clearly unhappy behind the scenes. 

Video posted to X Tuesday night featured A$AP chatting with 2 other women at the event while RiRi was being interviewed by a reporter just steps away. At one point, RiRi turns to A$AP with a glum expression while answering questions from the journalist.

Rocky then walks over to greet the reporter -- and then tries to engage with RiRi, who becomes standoffish.    

Priscilla Presley is opening up about the death of her and Elvis' daughter, Lisa Marie, like never before ... saying her sudden death "separated" her family.

Priscilla made the remark during a speaking event with her son, Navarone Garibaldi Garcia, in Las Vegas over the weekend. In audio obtained by TMZ, she says Lisa's sudden death "separated" the family because they're no longer getting together for family meals and such with Lisa. Not to mention, she notes Lisa's twins Harper and Finley Lockwood are now 18 and busy with their boyfriends.

As you know, Priscilla and Lisa had dramatic ups and downs in their mother-daughter relationship. However, days before Lisa's January 12, 2023 death, they attended the 80th Golden Globe Awards together and watched Austin Butler win Best Actor for his portrayal of Elvis in the successful biopic of the legend's life.

Here's Lil Nas X throwing stacks of cash at a male stripper inside a famous West Hollywood club.

TMZ obtained video showing the "Old Town Road" rapper making it rain on an exotic dancer Saturday night at The Abbey in West Hollywood.

Folks who were there tell us three male strippers were dancing and twerking up a storm on the stage when Lil Nas X approached with a fistful of dollars ... and he showed particular interest in one dancer.

D4vd's brother, Caleb Burke, is jumping into the family biz ... dropping original music about sex and love, all while D4vd's locked up & facing murder charges, TMZ has learned.

Earlier this month, Caleb opened social media accounts under the name Cara Kova, but he calls himself Kova. The aspiring singer posted two songs -- "Imaginary Love" and "S*x" -- on Spotify and Apple Music.

Spotify lists Kova as the artist, but Caleb Burke as the songwriter, singer, composer and producer.

Michael Jackson's former doctor's life has taken a major twist, or rather his hair has ... because he's bunching it up in a ponytail these days.

We've obtained photos of Conrad Murray -- the doctor who served two years in jail for the manslaughter of the King of Pop -- sporting his new hairdo Tuesday morning outside a diner in Sunrise, Florida.

Check it out ... the new style seems in its nascent stages, but, it certainly looks like he's letting it grow, and letting his hipster flag fly.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's Met Gala evening went down just like a high school prom ... a ton of fun, followed by what appears to be an emotional talk.

The couple was photographed inside a sprinter bus Monday night ... but instead of popping bottles and celebrating the billionaire singer's 12th Met Gala, the couple seemed to be tired after the long event.

In the video ... the body language speaks for itself. At one point, RiRi put on a mild smile as they walked back into their hotel.

A witness at the Met who saw the couple at various occasions throughout the night tells TMZ that Rihanna and A$AP were totally fine and having a great time. The witness said they did not appear to have any issues.

Orlando Bloom had the rumor mill going big time ... 'cause he was photographed in the Big Apple with influencer Meredith Duxbury!

Peep the pics -- the 49-year-old rolled up to Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna's Met Gala after-party Monday alongside the 27-year-old makeup star.

Now, there was no hand-holding, no PDA -- nothing indicating that they were even there together -- but people were def talking.

But TMZ has learned nothing's actually going on here.

A source tells us ... Orlando was with Luisa Laemmel last night. They say he doesn't know Meredith and was likely just walking in around the same time.