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Melissa McCarthy embraced her inner criminal on the "Law & Order: SVU" set ... donning a disguise while pulling up to guest star on the long-running hit show.

The star shared a video on Instagram Thursday night shortly after her cameo on the show aired ... which kicks off with her saying she wants to surprise Mariska Hargitay -- going so far as getting a rubber mask to hide her identity.

It's certainly not a "Mission Impossible" level identity concealer -- but it apparently did the trick -- because MH didn't know MM was there until she walked onto the set in full costume.

Jason Nichols -- the guy law enforcement says is the one seen in viral Ring camera footage yelling and kicking -- has officially been charged with 4 felony counts ... and his bail has now increased to a whopping $250K ... TMZ has learned.

Fairfield PD officials say Nichols is the man in the video that went infamously viral earlier this month, with doorbell cam footage from a home in Northern California showing him kicking and screaming into the camera ... before appearing to break into the home via a sliding door.

According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Nichols was charged with four felonies -- first-degree burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, and vandalism. He pleaded not guilty to all counts ... his bail was increased to $250K, and he was served with a criminal protective order.

Jerry Jones was holding court at a pre-draft press conference on Wednesday when things took a wobbly turn ... the president almost fell in front of the president!

The 83-year-old owner of America's Team stopped speaking mid-answer as his face suddenly lit up, pointing to the door, and saying, "The President is here to say 'hello.'"

Cue Bill Clinton, who suddenly appeared in the briefing room at the Cowboys facility in Frisco, TX.

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George W. Bush is freshening up the story on that viral moment with Michelle Obama … and it’s just as wholesome as it looked.

Watch the clip … the former POTUS sat down with his daughter, Jenna Bush Hager, for a "TODAY" exclusive tied to a History Channel event ahead of America's 250th birthday ... and the convo quickly turned to the Altoid heard 'round the internet.

Rewinding to 2018, during the funeral for John McCain, Bush casually slipped a piece of candy to Michelle Obama … a blink-and-you-miss-it moment that somehow stole the spotlight during an otherwise somber day.

Delta spokesperson tells TMZ ... "We apologize to Mr. Roach for his experience. A last‑minute aircraft change to ensure an on-time departure meant the flight operated without Delta One seating, and our Customer Care team has reached out and is working directly with him to address the situation."

Law Roach says he didn't fly in style from New York to Los Angeles on Monday ... he had to sit up the whole way like a normie -- instead of getting to lie down.

The celebrity stylist took to X to air his grievances ... calling out Delta because he says he was promised a "lay flat seat" and didn't get one -- a huge disappointment for him, he notes.

Roach also flexed his credentials online ... calling himself a Delta 360° member -- an exclusive invitation-only club for the airline's loyalists -- as well as a million-miler.

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There was a huge fight at a Texas burger joint over the weekend that's gone viral ... and we're learning more about it.

Video of several women beating the hell out of one another spread on social media like wildfire Monday ... and it's pretty tough to watch, it's so brutal. There are kicks and punches all over the place -- while employees just stand by, taking video on their phones.

Waco Police tell TMZ ... officers responded to Whataburger just before 6 AM Sunday ... but everyone was gone by the time officers arrived. They're aware of the video and have seen it ... so there's plenty of evidence if any of the girls come back!

Michael Jackson met ... Michael Jackson -- and yeah, it got a little surreal at the AFI Lifetime Achievement Awards in L.A.!

In a TikTok clip, MJ content creator Fabio Jackson linked up with Jaafar Jackson -- who’s playing his legendary late uncle in the upcoming biopic, "Michael" -- and the moment was equal parts hilarious and uncanny.

Fabio pulled up in full "Thriller" mode, leaning in for a handshake with Jaafar ... who fans clocked in the comments as looking fully caught off guard by the moment.

A planned pregame skydiving entrance at Virginia Tech turned into a tense scene Saturday when a parachuter got stuck on the scoreboard.

The skydiver was supposed to glide into the stadium carrying a massive American flag ahead of the Hokies' spring game under new head coach James Franklin ... but instead ended up tangled high above the field.

Video shows the chute snagged across the top of the scoreboard wedged between the giant "C" and "H" ... with the skydiver left dangling for roughly 20 minutes as fans looked on.

Justin Bieber locked in on Billie Eilish and delivered the moment everyone's talking about at Coachella Weekend 2 ... serenading the pop star mid-set and sending the crowd into a frenzy.

Bieber launched into "One Less Lonely Girl" and made Eilish the clear focus, turning the performance into a full circle scene between the global superstar and one of his most famous fans.

SZA joined him under the desert lights for a sultry "Snooze" duet, while Sexyy Red injected high energy into "Sweet Spot." Big Sean kept the momentum going, hopping in for "As Long As You Love Me" and "No Pressure," giving the set a rapid-fire hit streak.

Jelly Roll just proved there is nothing soft about him as he just smashed Pat McAfee through the announcer’s table during the main event of WrestleMania 42. 

Jelly Roll came out at the start of the main event between WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and challenger Randy Orton, who had Pat McAfee in his corner, and Jelly Roll had Cody’s back immediately, going after McAfee before the match even started. 

McAfee is thrown on top of the table by Rhodes -- who lines him for Jelly Roll to run from the neighboring table -- dropping an elbow through McAfee’s chest, smashing the table right out from under them, pieces flying everywhere!

Madonna was in full "Holiday" mode at Coachella Friday night ... letting loose and dancing the night away with her boyfriend, Akeem Morris.

Check it out -- fans spotted her dancing like no one was watching at Anyma's main stage set ... groovin' to the beat from her head to her toes.

She exuded much different energy from 29-year-old Akeem. While the "Material Girl" hitmaker was having the time of her life, her better half was much more subdued as he stood in place and nodded his head to the music. They do say opposites attract!

YouTube star Caleb Marshall, who goes by The Fitness Marshall on social media, is pulling the plug on his marriage ... because he's getting a divorce.

Caleb and his husband, Cameron Moody, beelined it to court last week and filed a joint petition asking the court for a divorce after 3 years of marriage ... according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ.

The reason for the split is unclear.

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