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DJ Vlad doesn't think either Nicki Minaj or Cardi B is overly benefiting from their ugly social media spat that's lampooning each other's kids ... but fans have their jumbo popcorn bags anyway!!!

The VladTV architect hopped on "TMZ Live" with Harvey and Charles to assess the explosive beef during a testy time -- Vlad and yes, even us, are currently in Nicki's crosshairs!!!

Onika is firing at everyone else, including Jay-Z, Roc Nation and dozens of music execs ... but Vlad's not letting Cardi off the hook, either.

Jared McCain was hitting the high notes after going under the knife on Tuesday ... crooning his favorite songs in a post-op karaoke session -- from Drake to Lil Baby, Sabrina Carpenter and Tate McRae!!

The 21-year-old shooting guard went on his Instagram right from his hospital bed ... saying he felt "really good" following his procedure to fix his UCL tear he suffered last week.

With his eyes half open, McCain hilariously treated his 1.9 million IG followers to a private concert.

Kevin Hart made such a grand entrance when he dropped on Kai Cenat's "Mafiathon 3" marathon live stream on Monday ... it literally knocked Druski's pants off!

Check it out ... the moment is hilarious AF as Kevin slyly sneaks it between the well-dressed duo chopping it up on the stream with more than a million people watching ... and the two lose their minds!

It gets to the point where Kevin has to tell Druski to settle down -- and pull up his pants -- before he says he wants to redo the entrance with style ... which means dancing to Usher's "Yeah!"

Aidan Walker -- an expert on memes and internet culture -- says "incel culture" comes from a sense of hopelessness about the world ... and, social media eggs the negativity on.

We spoke with the writer and content creator on "TMZ Live" Monday ... and, we asked him about what sort of impact the internet and meme culture may be having on violent acts perpetrated these days.

Walker says memes are just a way for younger people to communicate ... and, it's so influential because it's all-encompassing and collaborative -- one person makes the pictures, the words are changed, people like and comment, and on and on it goes.

Karlie Kloss is a model mother ... and, she's got her hands -- and chest -- full with her newborn in new pics she shared to Instagram Sunday.

The former Victoria's Secret Angel shared several photos with her daughter, Rae, who was born just a couple weeks ago ... including one where Mom's in a facemask while breastfeeding her little one.

KK's grinning wide here ... beaming after welcoming her third child with her husband, Joshua Kushner.

Dolly Parton's not going to charge into the Colosseum at Caesar's Palace in December ... revealing her doctors tell her she must undergo multiple procedures.

The singer-songwriter revealed the news in a sweet Instagram post Sunday ... telling her fans she's still struggling with health problems -- and, she says "doctors tell me I must have a few procedures."

She cracks a joke at her own expense ... saying she told the docs it must be time for her 100K mile checkup -- lightening the mood a little with her classic wit.

Ariana Grande's got some questions for people who voted for Donald Trump last year ... and, it all boils down to whether economic gains are worth everything else the administation's done.

The singer-songwriter reshared a post which asks people who voted for Trump if the president has delivered on a series of promises he made to improve the economy ... such as lowering insurance premiums and the price of groceries.

The post also asks if any of these economic changes are worth the suffering of immigrants and transgender people or attacks on free speech ... and, if the current climate is making them "happier."

Zoey Deutch and Jimmy Tatro are tying the knot ... announcing their engagement on Instagram Sunday -- though it seems this isn't a new development!

The stars shared several sweet snaps in a collab post ... kicking off with one where Zoey's flaunting her ring -- and including a collage of pics from the moment Tatro got down on one knee and popped the question.

It seems Jimmy asked Zoey to marry him at an idyllic beach locale ... and, the two are absolutely beaming in the shots she shared.

Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath might be re-thinking his all around the world status ... 'cause he got mooned on his recent flight!

The singer posted about the strange experience on his Instagram Story ... explaining he was on a flight from London to Dallas, Texas and got quite the view -- another person's butt crack!

He said the passenger was even woken up as he unknowingly mooned the entire flight ... and according to Mark, "gave zero f**ks."

Well, that's surely a flight Mark won't forget ... though he may want to.

It's not clear when the flight took place, 'cause on Saturday, he appeared at The LADYWORLD festival in Florida.

Tom Holland seems to be regaining his Spidey Senses after taking a blow to the head on the "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" set ... 'cause he letting fans know he's on the road to recovery.

The actor shared a post on Saturday about a gala for his charity -- The Brothers Trust, which he runs with his three bros -- that he attended last weekend ... in which he apologized for having to leave early.

The clip he posted shows a series of scenes from the fun evening ... with guests giggling at their tables, freaking out over all the A-List stars -- which included his better half Zendaya and his other Marvel-ous co-star Jacob Batalon.

Welcome to TMZ Tap-In -- your go-to hot spot for all things Gen-Z! We're scouring the internet up and down and keeping tabs on Gen-Z news n' goss ... and the celebs Gen-Z hates to love and loves to hate! TMZ's spillin' the tea into your laps ... it's piping hot, so scroll with caution 🫖!

From social media creators Charli D'Amelio and Khaby Lame to actors and musicians like Zendaya, Timothee Chalamet, Billie Eilish ... you name 'em, there's no need for FOMO 'cuz it's all right here!

Wellness and beauty trends, crime and lifestyle will also be right at your fingertips ... Y'all ready?!

This week, the feud heard 'round the Gen-Z world: Cardi vs. Nicki! The internet is keeping tabs on Cardi's new album, "Am I The Drama?" and Week 1 sales ... The question is, will it trump Nicki Minaj's previous projects?! Tracking ends tonight, so give us your thoughts:

A private eye is revealing more details in the case of missing California teen Celeste Rivas -- whose dismembered body was found in a car owned by singer D4vd earlier this month -- and we're getting a good look at the Tesla as police first encountered it.

Licensed private investigator Steve Fischer just posted some of his legwork in the case ... he tracked down photos of the car before it was impounded and the CHP incident report responding to the abandoned car.

You'll recall, the car was reported as abandoned on a Hollywood Hills street earlier this month, near the house the singer had been renting.

James Comey isn't going down without a fight after the Department of Justice slapped him with federal criminal charges -- which are widely seen as an act of retribution by his arch nemesis, President Trump.

The former FBI director, in a suit and tie, posted a video message Thursday after a federal grand jury indicted him on charges of giving false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. He faces up to five years in prison if convicted.

Comey made it clear he was not going to bow to the DOJ, challenging Trump's prosecutors to a courtroom battle.

Jenny McCarthy’s ringing alarm bells for parents ... claiming Tylenol might wreck your kids' detox system ... a hot take landing right as the Trump admin's official advice about the painkiller and its potential link to autism continues to ruffle feathers.

The actress and longtime autism advocate hit IG Thursday night in a scientific jargon-heavy breakdown, declaring Tylenol drains glutathione -- the body’s built-in antioxidant that helps clear out toxins, especially post-vaccine shots.

Jenny says ditching Tylenol before and after vaccines is crucial if you want the body to detox -- noting some kids, her son Evan, who was diagnosed with autism in 2005 -- already run low on glutathione and even need weekly IV boosts. She says she does too.

Tim Allen is forgiving the man who killed his father ... and he's crediting Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika, after her powerful eulogy at her late husband's memorial service.

ICYMI ... during her emotional remarks, Erika choked back tears as she forgave Tyler Robinson -- the man who allegedly killed Charlie Kirk. Her words drew roaring applause ... saying, "I forgive him because it is what Christ did," and, "The answer to hate is not hate."

On Thursday, Tim took to X, saying he was deeply affected by Erika's willingness to forgive.

Alyssa Milano’s ditched the boob job -- and it’s not just a vibe -- she hopped on IG to spill the real reason behind it.

On Wednesday, the 52-year-old posted from the doc’s office and tagged her plastic surgeon, Dr. Tim Neavin, saying she’s finally freeing the body that was sexualized and abused -- the one she once thought she needed to be loved, wanted, and successful.

Alyssa said she’s also doing it for her daughter Bella, hoping to free her from the same pressures ... before citing Michelle Visage as inspo for openly sharing her own implant journey.