Shaboozey Breaks Silence on Grammys Speech Backlash
Shaboozey found himself in hot water after his big Grammy win Sunday ... 'cause some viewers took issue with his acceptance speech, suggesting it ignored the role of enslaved Africans and their descendants in America.
In a mea culpa posted Tuesday, Shaboozey penned a message giving more context to his words.
The singer wrote ... “To be clear, I know and believe that we -- Black people, have also built this country. My words were never intended to dismiss that truth. I am both a Black man and the son of Nigerian immigrants and in the overwhelming moment of winning my first Grammy my focus was on honoring the sacrifices my parents made by coming to this country to give me and my siblings opportunities they never had.”
Shaboozey went on to note the significance of being the first Black man to win the Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance on the first day of Black History Month.
Brooklyn Beckham's Father-In-Law Keep Nasty Family Feud Private!!!
Brooklyn Beckham's billionaire father-in-law, Nelson Peltz, just broke his silence on Brooklyn's nasty family drama ... and he says Brooklyn needs to keep the details off the internet.
Nicola Peltz's pops was asked Tuesday during a Q&A session at the WSJ Invest Live event in West Palm Beach, FL about Brooklyn airing his family's dirty laundry in public and he revealed what he told his family on how to deal with such issues.
Nelson said ... "My advice is to stay the hell out of the press."
NLE Choppa to Blueface We're Not Gonna Fight ... But Our Sons Can!!!
The NLE Choppa & Blueface drama just reached an all-time low ... Choppa is now dragging their children into the beef!
In a new video, Choppa turns down Blueface's recent offer to fight him ... Choppa actually challenged Blueface first back in 2024 -- but now Choppa says he doesn't want to help Blueface get paid.
So instead, Choppa goes after Blueface's 2-year-old son, Chrisean Jr., who is rumored to have developmental issues. Blueface has denied those rumors ... but that didn't stop Choppa from going in on the toddler.
Gracie Abrams Come Get These Bday Kisses, Paul Mescal!!!
Gracie Abrams' boyfriend Paul Mescal turns 30 today, and Gracie showered Paul with love -- and PDA -- as he parts ways with his 20s.
Check out the pics ... cleverly shielding her face from full view of the camera, a woman who looks a lot like Gracie is seen smooching with Paul in a photobooth, and full-on making out in a stadium.
As Paul and Gracie's good friend Clemmy appears to share the same birthday, Gracie combined her birthday wishes into one post.
The Rock's Daughter, Ava Double Chokeslams Trump & ICE In One Expletive-Laced Post!!!
The Rock's daughter, Ava, can say whatever she wants now that she's left WWE ... and her first free words were quite liberal indeed ... and directed straight at Donald Trump.
Simone Alexandra Garcia Johnson tweeted, "and now that i can say this with my full chest, [middle finger emoji] ice and that entire administration."
This comes after Ava announced Friday she would not be renewing her contract with WWE, which just expired.
Snoop Dogg Sends Love to Daughter After Granddaughter Dies
Snoop Dogg is speaking out after suffering an unimaginable family tragedy ... the death of his 10-month-old granddaughter, Codi.
The rap legend showed public support for his daughter, Cori Broadus, after she revealed her baby girl passed away just three weeks after being released from the NICU, following a 10-month stay in intensive care. Snoop shared a family photo on Instagram Saturday that included Cori, keeping his message short but heartfelt with sparkling heart and praying hands emojis.
Fans immediately flooded the comments with condolences, prayers, and messages of love for the grieving Broadus family.
Travis Scott Throws Epic B-Day for Stormi and Aire!!! ... Kylie Attends
Travis Scott was the man behind the magic when it came to Stormi and Aire's over-the-top birthday celebration with Kylie Jenner on hand to help celebrate.
Videos shared on social media show Kylie and Travis singing "Happy Birthday" to Stormi, who turned 8, and Aire, who is turning 4, inside a massive event space transformed into a desert-themed wonderland. The elaborate setup featured towering faux mountains, oversized rocks, and palm trees lining the space, creating a cinematic backdrop for the celebration.
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And that was just the beginning. The party also included full-on carnival rides set up indoors, giving the kids and guests plenty to do beyond cake and candles. Custom signs reading "Stormi World" and "Planet Aire" were spotted throughout the venue, making it clear each child had their own universe inside the larger-than-life bash.
Puka Nacua Tries to Score with Sydney Sweeney!
If Sydney Sweeney is ever back on the market ... it looks like Puka Nacua is ready to go shopping!
The Los Angeles Rams player seemed to shoot his shot with the "Euphoria" star over social media Friday ... commenting on an X post that pointed out all the things she wants in a man, which includes someone who is athletic, outgoing, funny, and who'll go skydiving with her.
Just look at his tweet -- he quotes Sydney's words about what she's looking for in a partner, writing ... "Love skydiving." It's a small gesture, but it seems like an obvious hint he's interested.
Catherine O'Hara Stars Flood Social Media with Heartfelt Tributes
Catherine O'Hara's death has spurred numerous celebrities to share loving posts about the iconic star ... with Pedro Pascal, Constance Wu, LeAnn Rimes, and more taking part.
Stars are posting older pictures of O'Hara ... sharing their feelings of heartbreak and -- in the case of Wu -- calling her one of her generation's finest actors.
Pascal shared a photo with O'Hara from the set of "The Last of Us" ... with the two embracing and grinning for the camera.
Macaulay Culkin I Wanted More Time With Catherine O'Hara
Macaulay Culkin is reacting to the sudden death of his "Home Alone" costar Catherine O'Hara ... and he's lamenting the fact he won't see her again in this life.
The "Home Alone" star took to Instagram on Friday to share a tribute to Catherine, who played his mom in the two original Christmas classics.
Macaulay shared a photo of him and Catherine from the end of the OG "Home Alone" and another shot of them later in life, from the same angle as the movie still.
Lou Holtz Coaching Legend Enters Hospice Football World Prays
One of college football’s most iconic voices may be facing his toughest battle yet: Lou Holtz is reportedly in hospice care.
Holtz, 89, is one of the most accomplished coaches the game has seen ... forever tied to Notre Dame’s classic 1988 national championship.
The kind words for coach have flooded social media following the reports.
"Oh at some point I think we all knew we’d be lucky to hold on to Lou and legends like him much longer," announcer Tim Brando posted on X Thursday night. "So many we've looked up to and many I had the honor and privilege of not only covering but working alongside eventually head to their next life of eternal glory. My thoughts are with his family, especially my dear friend (Skip Holtz) his wife Jen and their extended family. His beloved wife Beth awaits. Coach Holtz has always been a National Treasure."
Heidi Klum Bare Hugging My Fur Coat!!!
Heidi Klum never met a top she didn't want to immediately take off ... and she's using her love for the nude to push a new musical venture.
The supermodel is promoting her new song with Diplo by, you guessed it, going topless ... which is her signature move.
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In a social media post teasing the upcoming track, Heidi is letting the girls breathe under a white furry coat ... and she's wearing some sexy lingerie bottoms, along with some knee-high boots.
Kristy Scott Breaks Silence on Bombshell Divorce
Kristy Scott is still "shaking" from her earth-shattering split from estranged husband Desmond ... and she's picking up the pieces in a new emotional video.
Wearing feathered sleeves while pushing a cart down a grocery store aisle, Kristy admitted she was trembling during her first post-breakup grocery run.
She said, "I’m really nervous making this video, but also, my nervous system is like, shot, and it kind of has been for the past month."
Nicki Minaj Thanks Trump for the 'Free' Gold Card!!!
Nicki Minaj is apparently one step closer to becoming an American citizen ... and is flaunting her new Trump Gold Card to prove it -- which she hinted she got at no charge!
Check out her tweets from Wednesday -- the Trinidad-born rapper posted a photo of a Trump Gold Card in her hand, and in another tweet said it was "free of charge" ... and that she was finalizing her paperwork for citizenship. She also raved about President Donald Trump, calling him her "wonderful, gracious, charming" president.
If you remember, Trump introduced the Gold Card program in September 2025. All folks need to do is pay a $15,000 "DHS processing fee" and a "$1 million gift" ... and they'll be fast-tracked to receive U.S. residency "in record time," according to the government page for the card.
Lizzo Ms. Shirley's Death Has Me In Tears
Lizzo is taking the sudden death of Beauty 2 The Streetz founder Shirley Raines pretty hard ... and she's wearing her emotions on her sleeve.
The "Truth Hurts" singer took to social media Wednesday to react to Ms. Shirley's passing ... and the tears started flowing as Lizzo spoke about Shirley on camera.
As we reported ... the viral social media star was found dead Tuesday night in Nevada, where she was discovered unresponsive next to her bed during a wellness check. Her sister told us Shirley had been healthy and was not on any medication.
Piper Rockelle $3M Payday Made Hard OnlyFans Decision Worth It!!!
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Piper Rockelle is spilling the tea on pulling a staggering $3 MILLION in just 24 hours in her OnlyFans debut ... and she’s gushing hard about the X-rated gig -- despite saying signing up was one of the most difficult decisions of her life!
The influencer told "TMZ Live" Wednesday she didn’t jump in the second she turned 18 in August, like many assumed ... she thought it through, waited a few months, and made sure it was exactly what she wanted to do before going live on OF Jan 1st.
Catch the clip... 'cause Piper calls the job a way to finally take back control after growing up under constant scrutiny as a popular child influencer.