Lyft Sued Driver Said I'm Too Big for His Car!!! Claimed I'd Flatten His Tires

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1:25 PM PT -- Dajua stopped by "TMZ Live" Tuesday, diving into the mixed online reaction to her Lyft ride denial.

She shared that she knows others who’ve had similar experiences, which is why she's speaking up for all of them. Check out the clip to hear more of her take!

At least one Lyft driver's got a limit to how much his vehicle will lift ... according to a Detroit woman who claims a driver refused her a ride due to her weight, and now she's taking the company to court.

Dajua Blanding says she called for the Lyft last week to take her to her cousin's house to watch the Lions playoff game -- but when the driver showed up in his Mercedes-Benz sedan, the ride was derailed.

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Dajua -- who raps in Detroit under the name Dank Demoss -- says the driver locked his doors and denied her entry. She claims the driver told her she was "too big to fit in the back seat" ... and then it got worse.

Sally Struthers No Golden Times W/Betty White ... 'Totally Fat-Shamed Me'

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Betty White may've been known as "America's Sweetheart," but the Hollywood legend allegedly had a mean streak ... this according to fellow actress Sally Struthers.

The "All in the Family" star came out swinging against the "Golden Girls" alum during an appearance on the "Let's Talk About That" podcast ... blasting the late comedy legend as a "very passive-aggressive woman."

Per Sally, she had a less-than-enjoyable encounter working with Betty on a game show pilot.

Busta Rhymes Flexes Dramatic Weight Loss ... in Shirtless Thirst Trap

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Busta Rhymes is busting out with a thirst trap, showing off his jaw-dropping transformation in all his shirtless glory -- and those abs are proof of the dedication he's put in!

This new look didn’t happen overnight -- sources close to the rap legend tell TMZ Hip Hop the 52-year-old has shed an impressive 64 pounds since last fall, all thanks to a major lifestyle makeover.

Busta’s dedication is next level -- sources tell us he hired a traveling chef to keep his diet on track while on tour. Plus, he's been hitting the gym hard to keep that evolution going strong.

SZA Body-Shamers Make Me Anti-Social!!!

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SZA has the No. 1 album in the country going into 2025 ... but she focused her attention Monday at the section of her rabid fanbase always talking about her body size!!!

After one of her fan pages posted a now-deleted throwback to the "S.O.S." singer wanderlusting during the 2020 quarantine, another fan remarked on her BBL surgery and weight gain, saying they missed that earlier era of her career ... and that set SZA off.

Like most people, SZA says the COVID-19 epidemic was hard on her, having lost her grandmother, and depression eventually took over, and she was working out a lot and not eating.

Jameela Jamil Bashes Ozempic Use In Hollywood ... 'What Are We Teaching The Kids?!'

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Jameela Jamil is speaking out against celebrities using Ozempic to lose weight ... and she says it's setting a bad example for the next generation.

The actress/model just unloaded on Hollywood's use of the diabetes medication, which lots of folks are using to shed pounds fast.

Jameela says of Ozempic ... "The amount of people in my industry just taking it to go from slim to super skinny, to finally achieve the obedient waif physique to fit the obedient sample sizes.... has been hard to watch. Especially for those of us who have fought off eating disorders. Who are they really doing it for?"

Elon Musk Shows Off Weight Loss in Santa Pic ... 'Like Cocaine Bear,' but With Mounjaro!

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Elon Musk is celebrating Christmas with a new look, posting a pic of himself in a Santa Claus outfit, looking much leaner than normal.

Musk posted the pic on his social media platform X on Christmas Day, with the words "Ozempic Santa." In two replies, he clarified, "Like Cocaine Bear, but Santa and Ozempic!" referencing last year's horror-comedy flick about a bear that discovers a crashed plane full of the drug in the woods.

He followed that with ... "Technically, Mounjaro, but that doesn't have the same ring to it" with a laughing emoji.

Ice Spice Nothing 'Mid' About My Toned Body! Claps Back at Haters Over Weight Loss

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Ice Spice is having none from the haters giving her grief about toning up her figure ... and she used a hilarious SpongeBob meme to drive the point home.

The rapper posted some snaps Friday, showing off her new toned look ... and, of course, some clowns just had to say something ... like one who replied, "I liked u when u was bigger."

Clearly, she saw the popping off and seemingly responded on her IG story -- with a meme of a bloated, gross SpongeBob SquarePants with the caption, "nah she mid bro" -- signifying those criticizing her ain't exactly Brad Pitt.

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Ice has really gotten after it in the gym ... posting a vid last month of her doing her first pull-up -- after strutting her stuff at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

She went off back in August, shutting down Ozempic rumors in a chat on X Spaces, saying ... "I wish y'all never learned the word Ozempic. That's one thing I wish. Oh, my God, like, what even is Ozempic? What the f*** is that? Genuinely, what is that?"

Ice has made it clear ... her fire look is thanks to the gym, clean eating, and nonstop touring.

Who works out at a pineapple gym under the sea???

Ariana Grande Body-Shamers Are Way Too Comfortable!!! 'Really Dangerous'

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Ariana Grande expressed strong feelings while opening up about body-shamers ... confessing it’s been overwhelming dealing with endless opinions on what people think she should look like, but making it clear she has no time for them.

The actress was continuing on with her "Wicked" promo duties alongside Cynthia Erivo on the "Oui Oui Baguette" web series when she spilled about the never-ending struggle -- you fix what people say is wrong, and just like that, they've got another problem for other reasons.

Ariana got real about how body-shaming hit her hard in the past, starting as a teenager in the biz, and how tough it’s been to shield herself from all that constant noise since.

Drake Trollin' Mustard & Kendrick... CUSTAAAAARRRRD 🥧

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Drake aimed a couple jabs at Mustard on a live stream chat last night … turning Kendrick Lamar’s viral shoutout on their newest collab totally AGAINST HIM!!!

YouTuber Los Pollos TV was ranting about Kendrick's current No. 1 record "Squabble Up" being a terrible follow-up listen to Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy” album.

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Drake wasted no time and hopped in the chat to throw shots at Mustard’s weight, typing, "CUSTAAAAARRRRD" ... and then adding another zinger, "We need a donut emoji in the chat🍩"

Lizzo Serves Up Some Wow With TG Dinner!!! Again Shows Off Weight Loss

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Lizzo continued to wow fans with her dramatic weight loss ... this time while preparing to host Thanksgiving dinner.

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The singer showed off her trimmed-down physique in a skin-tight dress with flowers, writing ... "Y'all wasn't the only ones eating yesterday."

The video marked the second time in a week Lizzo stunned fans with her weight loss ... she posted pics on IG last weekend, also showing off her new look.

Lizzo Is That You?! Star Stuns With Snaps of Dramatic Weight Loss

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It's no secret that Lizzo has been putting in the work at the gym for a while now, for anyone who follows her on Instagram ... and it has certainly paid off!

The singer recently posted stunning new photos of herself ... and her weight loss has been dramatic.

In a series of snaps and a short video ... Lizzo sat in a car, wearing a sheer white top, with her hair in "milkmaid braids."

Wayne Knight My Weight Loss Has Negatively Impacted My Career!!!

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Wayne Knight’s health glow-up is next level ... and now he’s spilling the tea on it all, including how his weight loss has negatively impacted his Hollywood career.

We caught up with the actor at LAX on Tuesday, and he told us he’s shed a whopping 100 pounds since 1993's "Jurassic Park" -- something he's achieved by trying everything from therapy to radiation… and in true comic Wayne fashion, even "being taken by aliens."

Jokes aside, you’ve gotta watch the full video -- 'cause Wayne reveals which method actually worked best for him. Plus, he gets real about how years of yo-yo dieting have impacted him.

Amanda Bynes My Weight-Loss Journey Update!!!

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Amanda Bynes is hitting some big milestones on her health journey, revealing she’s shed some of the weight she gained during her mental health struggles.

The former child star shared an IG Story post Tuesday showing her step-counter app, which tracked an impressive 14,895 steps, covering 6.6 miles and burning 481 calories -- way more than she needed for the day!

Amanda was thrilled with her progress, celebrating being down 6 pounds to 154 lbs after previously weighing 160 lbs ... following a tough period where she gained over 20 lbs due to depression.

Selena Gomez All You Body-Shamers Make Me Sick!!!

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Selena Gomez came in hot, shutting down body-shamers who had the audacity to troll her look at last week’s "Emilia Pérez" premiere in L.A.

In a now-deleted TikTok post, trolls in the comments claimed Selena was "hiding" her body by posing with her hands across her stomach at the American French Film Festival -- but the actress hit back in the comments, saying it made her "sick" to see people coming for her weight.

Selena set the record straight, explaining her pose was because of a SEBO flare-up in her small intestine -- a bacterial overgrowth condition that causes bloating, pain, and other not-so-glamorous symptoms.

Lizzo Embraces 'South Park' Ozempic Joke ... Dresses as Mockery Weight Loss Drug For Halloween!!!

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Lizzo's going down to "South Park" to have herself a time ... dressing up as the Ozempic alternative named after her for Halloween -- months after cracking up over the viral episode.

The singer-songwriter posted photos of her Halloween costume this year ... a box of "Lizzo" from the hit adult animated show -- with a measuring tape cinched around her waist like a belt.

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She added advertising slogans to the background ... saying Lizzo is a great way to lose guilt and gain confidence.

Christina Aguilera Nothing Spooky About This Ensemble!!! Superstar Shares Halloween Thirst Trap

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Christina Aguilera is fishing for compliments with a seasonal thirst trap ... and it looks like she's continued to slim down.

The pop queen just posted a series of sultry snaps on her official Instagram page, showing off her trim physique in a Halloween inspired dress.

As Xtina explains in the caption ... it's her "favorite time of year" ... and she's got a ton of Halloween decorations around the house, even though all eyes are on her.