Musicians

Nicki Minaj is taking a hard look in the rearview mirror ... admitting there are plenty of lyrics from her past she'd rewrite if she had the chance.

The rap superstar got candid on "The Bryce Crawford Podcast," saying a lot of the music culture she helped shape wasn't exactly leading people toward God ... but rather money, status, and material things ... and she's willing to take responsibility for something she regrets.

Nicki explained ... when she was younger, she didn't fully grasp how much influence she had over her audience ... and there are definitely lyrics she would've left on the cutting room floor.

She also dove into one of music's juiciest conspiracy theories -- the Illuminati -- and while she didn't say whether it's real, she claimed she's definitely had powerful people working against her throughout her career.

New York City's Mayor Mamdani has confirmed he's expecting the city to host Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding ... and revealed one person who will not be in attendance -- him!

Check it out -- he brought up their upcoming nuptials during a press briefing Monday while touting the NYPD's ability to keep New Yorkers safe while handling massive simultaneous events.

He gushes ... "We are used to big events, and we are incredibly excited for [FIFA World Cup]. We know it coincides with the Knicks’ [NBA] Finals run. We know it coincides with July 4, America 250, Taylor Swift’s wedding -- all happening at the same time -- and we are so excited to welcome the world here."

Celebs really know how to go with the flow ... and these stars turned Mother Nature's showers into their own personal photo studios by posing in front of some seriously stunning waterfalls.

Kendall Jenner, Jodie Woods, Yvonne Orji, and James Kennedy are just a few famous faces who've stopped to make a splash ... stripping down to their swimwear and looking way cooler than the rest of us sweating through summer.

Turns out waterfalls are basically Hollywood's favorite natural filter ... with Keke Palmer, Derek Hough, Anya Taylor-Joy, Scheana Shay, Diplo and plenty more stars getting in on the action too.

Corey Feldman was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital after suffering a medical emergency ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Corey was arriving on a flight into LAX from Chicago on Monday afternoon when he was met by paramedics at the gate.

A source close to the former child star tells TMZ ... Corey was feeling very sick on the flight and he was checked out by a doctor who was on board. We're told the doctors think the issue might be pancreatitis or gallstones.

The Los Angeles Fire Department tells TMZ ... they responded to the airport for a patient experiencing a medical emergency. The spokeswoman says the patient, a 54 year old male, was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

TMZ can confirm that man is Corey, who is still undergoing tests at the hospital.

French Montana is trying to track down a devastated New York cab driver whose vehicle was wrecked during wild celebrations after the Knicks' NBA Championship win ... and he's hoping to help get the man back on his feet.

The rapper took to X urging followers to help locate 59-year-old Noureddine Bitat after sharing a viral video showing the driver standing in stunned silence beside his destroyed taxi Saturday night.

The footage is a tough watch ... while fans celebrated the Knicks' historic victory on top of his cab, Noureddine appeared completely heartbroken as he processed the damage happening to his vehicle that helped him make a living for his family in Algeria.

Ashley Parker Angel isn't ruling out a future return to O-Town ... telling us "never say never" when asked if he'd ever consider reuniting with the group ... but it sounds like there's some lingering issues that need to be resolved.

Ashley chopped it up with Alexa Klohn and Charlie Neff on the "TMZ Podcast" and he revealed there's still some group drama that hasn't been fully hashed out. He says they simply haven't found the right environment to have those difficult conversations.

Despite all that, the boy band singer insists he's supportive of his former bandmates and is happy they're continuing to perform and celebrate O-Town's legacy.

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are making the most of their Italian honeymoon ... and they can't take their hands off each other.

They're clearly enjoying some newlywed bliss on the Amalfi Coast ... and Callum's got the scratch marks on his back to prove it.

He and the pop star were caught on camera packing on the PDA and soaking up the Mediterranean sun as husband and wife.

Joe Alwyn sure does have a type ... 'cause the actor's been spotted getting cozy with actress Sarah Pidgeon ... and the Taylor Swift resemblance is pretty hard to miss!

Seriously, just look at these pics ... the British star clearly isn't wallowing over his ex's upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce ... 'cause he was looking downright giddy on a date night in NYC with the hottest actress of the moment.

The pair couldn't have looked more into each other if they tried ... with Sarah throwing an arm around Joe and the two laughing away like a couple of teenagers with a crush.

Diddy just scored a legal win ... because Dawn Richard's civil lawsuit against him was thrown out of federal court ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, a federal judge dismissed all of Dawn's claims ... and all but one of them can't be refiled.

The court found the vast majority of her claims were filed past the statute of limitations. However, the judge ruled Dawn could refile one her claims -- which is related to copyrights -- in New York state court.

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau may be grown, but they're living the teenage dream ... making out in the grass like a couple of lovebirds ... and we've got the photos!!!

The couple got cute and cozy during a picnic in Santa Barbara over the weekend, packing on the PDA while they laid out on a blanket.

Katy and Justin rolled up in the pop star's Moke with some food for a sweet park picnic ... and they even brought a couple of kids along for a little family fun.

Big Red's ready for the big day -- Andy Reid was recently fitted for his tuxedo ahead of the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding!!

The Kansas City Chiefs head coach hit up a local tailor with GM Brett Beach and head trainer Rick Burkholder last week ... showing the Super Bowl winner trying on his snazzy outfit for the July 3 extravaganza.

Peters Clothiers says Reid will be rocking a completely custom suit ... confirming that the dress code is far from casual.

Ariana Grande does have tears left to cry after all ... and she let them out onstage during her tour.

The pop star was about to perform "Hampstead" at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Sunday night when she got so overwhelmed by her fans' support she broke down in tears before introducing the song.

Wiping away tears, Ariana explained feeling overwhelmed "in the most beautiful way ever."

Here's the first look at the crash site where Oliver Tree died ... and you see a mangled helicopter on the ground ... and it's flipped upside down.

New video shows the aftermath of Sunday's fatal helicopter collision in Brazil ... first responders are crowded around the downed chopper, peering inside.

As we reported, Oliver died when two helicopters collided above an electric vehicle yard ... and in the footage, you see several burned-out cars that look like they burst into flames when the chopper crashed.

Oliver Tree's ex Melanie Martinez says she's been an "absolute wreck" ever since news broke that the popular singer died in a fiery helicopter crash.

Martinez posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram Stories after Tree and five other people were killed Sunday when two helicopters collided while flying over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 

In her message, Martinez showered Tree with praise, writing that he was a true artist with a soft heart and a contagious and warm laugh.

Oliver Tree laid out the details of his will during an interview just weeks before his death ... and he says his family's not getting a dime.

The singer-songwriter -- who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash on Sunday -- appeared on the "Zach Sang Show" back in April ... and he told the host he doesn't feel the wealth he's made from music belongs to him.

Tree says he set up his will so most of his cash is going back to artists through a foundation he started.