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Michael Rapaport is under fire for an image he shared on social media showing a prisoner in a concentration camp during the Holocaust ... the Auschwitz Memorial and Museum checked him hard, saying it was fake and disrespectful.

Here's the deal ... the actor/comedian posted the image Saturday on Facebook ... and it showed someone playing a violin at Auschwitz.

Problem is ... the image was A.I.-generated ... at least according to the Auschwitz Memorial and Museum in Poland.

Snoop Dogg and Telegram's Pavel Durov dropped the platform's first-ever celeb digital gift drop today, and they're gonna have to drum up a lot more -- it's completely sold out!!!

A source close to the campaign tells TMZ Hip Hop the gifts sold out in an "unprecedented" way ... to the tune of 1 millions gifts in a matter of seconds!!!

The drop included digital collectibles that are verified on the TON Blockchain ... allowing verified owners the exclusivity to customize their channels, bios, and messages.

Lauryn Hill had time today to inform her haters they'd been miseducated about her recent Essence Festival show, which started three hours late ... it wasn't her fault, losers!!!

Social media dismantled Lauryn after it was reported she left the stage last weekend at 3:37 AM to a very empty New Orleans Superdome ... but the festival organizers released a statement and took the blame for the super-delay, certifying Lauryn showed up on time.

Lauryn thanked EF for being the first promoter to ever acknowledge fault and released a rather lengthy statement of her own ... blasting critics who think she's ever been late on purpose.

If there’s a poster couple for exes who’ve cracked the co-parenting code, it’s Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry -- someone get these two on a brochure, stat!

Orlando dropped a big ol' IG photo dump Wednesday, showing off some of his summer highlights -- and yup, Katy made the cut, cozying up next to him in a sweet family yacht snap.

The pic also included an adorable shot of little Daisy perched on Orlando’s shoulders, resting on mama KP -- appearing to be proof the kiddo’s blissfully unaware her parents have split, as TMZ previously confirmed.

X CEO Linda Yaccarino just announced she's stepping down from the job ... hours after the platform's A.I. chatbot Grok spewed a slew of antisemitic posts, forcing the company to address its artificial-intelligence content training.

Yaccarino tweeted Wednesday morning how proud she is of the X team, and points to the work they've done to "prioritize the safety of our users -- especially children, and to restore advertiser confidence." But she doesn't mention Tuesday's maelstrom of controversy over Grok's offensive posts ... the timing of her announcement does raise questions.

She goes on to say, "The best is yet to come as X enters a new chapter with @xai" ... that's the A.I. that developed Grok, which identified itself as "MechaHitler" in a series of posts Tuesday.

Cardi B was spotted getting sweated out by Stefon Diggs in a workout vlog posted today ... because reports of them breaking up are bogus!!!

A source close to the couple tells TMZ she and Stefon are not officially broken up ... in spite of the "Bodak Yellow" rapper wiping her IG slate clean of their romantic union.

Cardi seemed to make an attempt to clarify the relationship was still on ... by reposting a clip from his vlog of the two working out together while vacationing in Europe last month.

Peanut the Squirrel is thrust back into headlines, with Elon Musk invoking the little guy in a rant about the latest Jeffrey Epstein news ... but Peanut's owner ain't thrilled about the stunt.

Mark Longo tells TMZ ... he's totally honored Musk mentioned Peanut in his post, and now people are talking about the controversial deaths of his beloved pet squirrel and raccoon, Fred, but he wishes EM would do more to help the family's cause.

We talked to Mark right after Elon posted on X a classic meme featuring Jim from "The Office" with the words, "More squirrels and raccoons have been arrested ... than anyone on Epstein's client list. Government is deeply broken."

Belieber-in-training or future chart-topper? Justin Bieber’s raising the next pop prodigy -- 10-month-old Jack Blues is already in the studio, folks!

The troubled crooner hit IG Monday with some seriously sweet snaps -- Baby Bieber tagging along for a studio jam session with dad ... and yup, it was definitely a wholesome overload.

As you can see, Baby Biebs isn’t exactly laying down tracks just yet -- more into crawling around and grabbing whatever he can while dad’s amused friends look on.

Ryan Lochte's girlfriend appears to be clapping back at the swimmer's ex, Kayla Rae Reid ... saying at no point did "betrayal" play a role in their new coupling.

The Team USA great went Instagram official with Molly Gillihan over the holiday weekend ... with Lochte -- who confirmed his divorce from the Playboy model last month -- sharing a pic of them cozied up on some boat docks.

Just days ago, Reid posted a motivational message about how "betrayal" can lead to "breakthrough" on her own profile ... which naturally led to speculation about what caused her split from Lochte after seven years of marriage.

A popular influencer and champion powerlifter has been arrested for battery ... this after she was previously arrested for allegedly leaking nude photos of her ex-boyfriend's new flame.

Stefanie Cohen Magarici -- a social media personality who goes by Dr. Stefi Cohen on Instagram and describes herself as a doctor of physical therapy -- was arrested Wednesday on a domestic violence battery charge.

We've reached out to law enforcement for more information about the arrest ... so far, no word back.

Sofia Vergara's keeping her clothing casual while enjoying a chill Fourth of July weekend ... letting everyone see her impressive backside while tanning.

The actress shared a vid from her vacation in Ibiza in honor International Bikini Day on Saturday ... in which she's lying on her front in a thong-style bikini -- meaning no coverage at all on her booty.

Like we said, she's lying on her front so we can't see her bikini top -- but, the strings in back don't seem to be tied ... so, it seems safe to assume she's letting it all hang out.

Khloé Kardashian and her family were in the Fourth of July spirit this weekend ... enjoying an afternoon of themed sweet treats and good old-fashioned American spirit.

The reality star shared a series of photos on Instagram Saturday from her party for America's Independence Day ... showing off in a red "USA" crop top during what looks like a massive block party.

Khloé shared a ton of photos of her daughter True -- outfitted in a star-spangled ensemble with a matching headband.

Julian McMahon's tragic passing shocked Hollywood ... and stars like Nicolas Cage, Rose McGowan, Kelly Carlson and more are paying tribute to him.

Shortly after Julian's passing, Cage released a statement to Deadline to discuss his costar -- the two worked together on the new movie "The Surfer" and appeared together at SXSW in Texas in March -- calling him "the most talented of actors."

McMahon's ex-wife, Brooke Burns -- who has starred in projects like "Baywatch" and "Shallow Hal" -- shared a photo of Julian and their daughter Madison in honor of his passing.

A 4th of July fireworks show turned into a fiery nightmare when a rogue firework exploded too close to a boat -- setting off a chain reaction that turned the vessel into a floating fireball.

Check out the shocking video circulating social media ... you can see the low-flying firework explode right over the boat on Alabama's Lake Martin -- setting off a devastating incident of pyro chaos.

The barge stayed afloat once the stunning bursts terminated, and emergency personnel rushed to the scene.

Kelly Clarkson fans likely never imagined a moment like this -- the Grammy winner canceled the opening show for her Las Vegas residency just 90 minutes before it was supposed to start.

KC broke the news on Instagram Friday night and blamed the shocking cancellation on her voice ... saying she needed time to rest because the residency prep and rehearsal took a "toll" on it -- and she wants everything to be "perfect" for her dedicated fans.

She added ... "We have been working 24/7 to make Studio Sessions the most intimate and extraordinary experience with and for my incredible fans. I am beyond grateful that you always show up for me and I am devastated to have to postpone tonight and tomorrow’s opening at Caesars."

Michael Madsen's death is sending shockwaves through Hollywood ... and a bunch of celebs are remembering him with heartfelt tributes ... including his famous sister.

"Sideways" star Virginia Madsen says of her late older brother, "He was thunder and velvet. Mischief wrapped in tenderness. A poet disguised as an outlaw."

Virginia says Michael was a father, son and brother "etched in contradiction, tempered by love that left its mark." She says he's not a public figure but a "myth ... flesh and blood and ferocious art."