Thanksgiving

If Ariana Madix is bummed about being axed from “Vanderpump Rules" ... it sure didn't show as she slayed Thursday morning during the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Ariana entertained the massive crowd with The Cardigans' classic “Lovefool” ... in front of the iconic Macy’s Herald Square location in New York City.

The show-stopping performance from the Broadway and reality star happened on the heels of Bravo announcing it was axing the entire cast of 'VPR' for Season 12 ... and replacing them with a “new group of close-knit SUR-vers.”

As the debate rages on whether it is rude to sing aloud in the theater during "Wicked" showings ... one of the stars is telling fans to belt that s***!

Cynthia Erivo was a guest Thursday during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade ... where she was asked by Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager about the debate topic.

Cynthia -- who plays Elphaba -- said fans should sing their hearts out in showing if they are feeling it ... after all, the cast did!

The turkeys have been bought and the relatives are heading into town, which means there is only one thing left to do ... watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The annual holiday celebration is set to take place in New York City this Thursday, Nov. 28 ... marking 100 years since the parade first kicked off.

It has easily become most families' favorite Turkey Day tradition -- outside football, of course -- as the parade boasts a number of memorable balloons, wild floats, and A-list performances.

Jennifer Lopez has one menu item covered as she heads to Friendsgiving ... no need to worry about the buns, because her famous behind is looking as good as ever.

J Lo showed off her amazing figure Wednesday in Los Angeles, going out to eat with a friend the day before Thanksgiving.

Jenny From The Block kept things tastefully sexy on her big outing ... unbuttoning her shirt just enough to show off her breasts ... but all eyes are on her butt here.

Jean Smart says one thing should be off the table at Thanksgiving meals this year ... election talk.

We got the "Hacks" actress at the L.A. Mission on Wednesday, where she was passing out turkey dinners to the homeless, and our photog asked her if folks should bring up politics at their holiday gatherings.

There's been a lot of talk about families uninviting their relatives based on who they voted for a couple weeks ago ... and Jean says everyone will be a lot better off if they just play nice and put on a united front.

New York City is buzzing with activity with Thanksgiving just one sleep away ... with a ton of celebs rehearsing for their big moment in the Macy's parade -- and we've got a sneak peek at all the action.

Check out the gallery ... Wednesday is rehearsal time for T-Pain, Chlöe, Charli D’Amelio, Ariana Madix, Joey McIntyre and Idina Menzel.

Other celebs getting their last reps in include ...  Alex Warren, Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney and Bishop Briggs.

Danny Trejo doesn't think Donald Trump's deportation dream is going to be a reality ... 'cause the U.S. government doesn't have the resources to carry it out.

We caught up with Danny at the L.A. Mission's Thanksgiving event Wednesday ... and we asked him how he feels about people voting for Trump -- even though he's personally not a fan of the president-elect.

He says he's got no problems with anyone who voted for Trump ... and, he wouldn't ever tell anyone who to vote for -- but, he plans on going all out to get California Governor Gavin Newsom in the White House come 2028.

Nick Cannon is giving back to the less fortunate before Thanksgiving ... but he's not giving any love to some of the folks who started this whole holiday.

We got Nick on his way to volunteer Wednesday at the L.A. Mission's Thanksgiving event on Skid Row and our photog asked him about what Turkey Day means to him.

Nick joked ... "I don't f*** with pilgrims" ... and then he got real -- telling us giving back and spending time with family come first.

T-Pain's set to work up an appetite performing at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tomorrow ... but don't expect to hear the hitmaker asking anyone to pass the cranberry sauce, because he's not celebrating!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with T-Pain in NYC on Wednesday right before his big broadcast ... the "Low" singer will be churning hits while cruising on the Jennie-O Big Turkey Spectacular float, which contains over 200 pounds of sparkles.

Seeing that he stays booked and busy, he's a little ways from his Atlanta home but Teddy isn't tripping -- he's just gonna tap into the delivery apps!!!

The Menendez brothers are going to spend at least one more Thanksgiving behind bars ... and TMZ has the cranberry sauce on what their gobble-gobble day is going to look like.

A source in the California Department of Corrections tells TMZ ... Lyle and Erik -- who've been in prison nearly 35 years for the double murder of their parents -- will feast on turkey slices, mashed potatoes, greens, and peach pie this Thanksgiving.

InTouch was the first to report on the Thanksgiving menu.

T.I. and Tiny had their hands full all day -- from passing out thousands of turkey dinners and serving full meals to Atlanta's senior citizens!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained footage of the music power couple putting some family hustle into their Harris community org on Tuesday at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church ... a festive day with food and entertainment!!!

As a bonus, country music star Blanco Brown popped out to support his own community also well ... with a surprise performance of his multi-platinum hit "The Git Up" backed by the Atlanta Hawks cheerleaders.

Teddi Mellencamp and Edwin Arroyave won’t be celebrating Turkey Day together this year as they continue navigating their divorce … TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … the couple, who recently filed for divorce after more than a decade of marriage, will spend Thanksgiving apart. We’re told Teddi will spend the holiday with their kids -- Slate, Cruz, and Dove at her famous father, John Mellencamp's home in Indiana. It’s a holiday tradition for Teddi and her family to be there.

Our sources say normally, Edwin would join the Mellencamps for the holiday, but this year, he’ll be spending the day with his own relatives, including his eldest daughter, Isabella, who he shares with a previous partner.

Diddy will be spending his Thanksgiving either on house arrest inside a cozy NYC apartment or behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center ... and we got the 411 on his prison meal if he stays locked up.

The disgraced music mogul will have to endure a yucky turkey dinner in the slammer if a federal judge rejects his fourth request for bail this week.

As you know, Diddy has already been shot down two other times by judges to be released on $50 million bond as he put up his Miami Beach mansion as collateral and offered to be placed on house arrest with 24/7 security, among other conditions.

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It's officially November which means Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. Making such a large meal for the fam can take some prep work -- so we gathered up everything you need to get cooking like a pro!

From a turkey brine kit to make sure your poultry is seasoned right, to a stainless steel roasting pan and even decorative paper frills, you'll wow your friends and family around the dinner table.

Even if you're not the one cooking this holiday season, these kitchen must-haves are sure to be a big help to the chef in your family.

You can keep things simple in the kitchen thanks to the Urban Accents Gourmet Gobbler Turkey Brine Kit.

'Golden Bachelorette' star Bob Kilroy is honored to be the "accidental advocate" for the LGBTQ+ community ... but is shocked by all the attention he's received since opening up about his lesbian Thanksgivings.

We caught up with Bob at Alfred's Coffee in Marina del Rey on Wednesday, where he explained how his annual tradition, which has been dubbed "the Marina Peninsula Home for Wayward Lesbians," came to be ... and teased what's in store for future gatherings.

Watch the video ... Bob details how his Instagram and TikTok have been flooded with responses following his appearance on Joan Vassos' season of the ABC dating competition.