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Doom and gloom overload? Say less -- we’re cleansing the timeline with Shawn Mendes stepping out in nothing but a towel!

No false alarm here ... peep these pics of Shawn opening his door to grab a food delivery Tuesday, bending down with his towel wrapped around his waist ... which honestly, looks like it could slip any second.

We all know the stars shine brightest in L.A. (when there isn't light pollution) ... but there's plenty of thunder down under -- can guess you who this Aussie stud is?

We caught up with this singer-swimmer-actor at LAX, and when we asked him if he'd be interested in buying a suspiciously phallus-shaped house down in Sydney -- he described the house as an architectural "breakthrough" -- he said he'd have to grab it ...

Some stars out there really love the limelight, and others just have things to do and places to be ... can you guess who this frequent flyer is?

We ran into this rock star at the airport a while back and tried to get his opinion on music and movies ... but he must've really had somewhere to get to, because he headed towards his gate real fast!

Jennifer Lopez may not know who her next man will be, but she knows he better come correct! That's according to a show she had last night in Las Vegas, where she gave her relationship dealbreakers.

Just after singing her 1999 smash hit "If You Had My Love," J Lo reflected on her love life over the quarter-century she's been performing the song.

The singer told the packed crowd, she sang it with hope at first, but over the years, she's also sung it when she was sad. Now, she says, she sings it in power.

Lizzo's got summer on her mind in her first IG post of 2026 ... showing off her weight loss in a tiny bikini and form-fitting bodysuit!

Check out her latest thirst trap on Instagram -- the "Truth Hurts" hitmaker is flaunting her curves in a teeny white 'kini seemingly from her YITTY line while posing for the camera. In a second pic, she covers up in a curve-hugging, colorful one-piece that fits her body like a glove.

She references Alabama Barker's viral "nasty" TikTok sound in her caption, penning ... "YITTY & a Pucci fit… nastyyyyy 😜." It may be a new year, but it's the same Lizzo feelin' "Good as Hell!"

It's been "The Longest Time" since fans saw Billy Joel play live ... and that all changed Friday night when he surprised a group at a town celebration with a 2-song set!

Check it out -- the music icon appeared right at home as he hopped on stage -- with the help of a cane -- at a village amphitheater in Wellington, Florida, as the village was celebrating its 30th anniversary. And better yet, his wife Alexis Roderick and 2 of his daughters were right there with him ... with his 2 youngsters putting on an adorable dance show with a friend as he filled the air with music.

We're told by a lucky attendee there was an array of bands playing Friday night, with a coverband called The Turnstiles taking the final slot. They teased there may be a special guest throughout their show ... and eventually, Billy, his wife and their 2 girls made their way on stage. We're told Billy asked for permission to steal the mic -- and the audience went crazy when he played "Big Shot" and "We Didn’t Start the Fire."

Barry Manilow is sharing a positive update about 2 weeks after he revealed his lung cancer diagnosis.

The "Copacabana" hitmaker took to Instagram Friday to share a selfie of what appears to be him lying in a hospital bed and wearing a provided gown. He looks happy in the photo ... flashing a positive grin at the camera. The snap appears to be texted from a phone, as there's a grey text bubble that reads "Better Today!" below it.

As we reported, Barry revealed in December "a cancerous spot" was found on his left lung during an MRI ordered by his doctor. At the time, he had been battling bronchitis for more than 2 months.

Collaborating together since 2010, Chris Brown and Tyga recently hit the Lakers game court-side, but do think you've got the skills to track down the changes in these two swaggy snaps?!

Tyga wrapped rapped up in some icy chains -- with his sleeves exposed -- and Chris paired his baggy pants with a hat and shades!

Pink is starting 2026 in an unexpected place ... the hospital.

The singer shared a selfie from a hospital bed Wednesday night, revealing she's undergoing surgery to get two new discs in her neck as the new year begins.

Pink joked the hospital stay isn't cosmetic, writing ... "It may not be a fancy facelift," she wrote, "but I am getting two new shiny discs in my neck." She added the procedure comes with a new scar and a renewed appreciation for her body. "Rock 'n' roll is a contact sport," she joked.

The highly anticipated return of BTS is almost here ... with the massive K-pop group officially confirming a comeback is slated for March 20.

The news was revealed in handwritten letters sent to ARMY (the group's fandom) this week ... which included emotional notes from all the members -- RM, Jung Kook, V, Suga, J-Hope, Jin and Jimin.

The overall message?? The Bangtan Boys are just as eager for a return as their fans are after nearly four years away ... and they hope their diehard supporters' love is just as strong in 2026.

Jennifer Lopez hilariously stuck it to haters who complain she's "always naked" and doesn't dress her age during the opening night of her Las Vegas residency last night.

Check out the clip from the singer's first show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Tuesday -- she's making playful jabs at all the various criticisms she hears about. And when she talks about those who get bent out of shape about her showing off her body, she claps back ... "If you had this booty you’d be naked too!"

Of course, she threw the shade while rockin' a super skimpy bodysuit that fit her curves like a glove ... and showed off her bodacious behind with a barely-there bottom. So, she more than proved her point.

Richard Smallwood, a singer whose work in the gospel genre brought him several Grammy nominations throughout his life, has died.

The performer died at a nursing center in Sandy Spring, Maryland, on Tuesday. His publicist announced the singer died after suffering complications from kidney failure, The Washington Post reports.

Smallwood was born in Atlanta, and he moved to Washington, D.C. when he was just 10 years old. He founded his first gospel group the following year, and he studied under singer Roberta Flack at Browne Junior High.

He later studied music at Howard University, where he obtained a master's degree in musicology and piano. He founded the Richard Smallwood Singers in the late 1970s; they received a Grammy nomination for their work on their 1984 album "Psalms."

Smallwood went on to receive seven more Grammy nominations throughout his life, and his most recent nomination was issued in 2012, when he was up for the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Song.

The performer's songs were covered by numerous artists, including Destiny's Child, Stevie Wonder, and Whitney Houston, who recorded his anthem "I Love the Lord" for the soundtrack of the 1996 film "The Preacher's Wife."

Smallwood never married or had children. He's survived by two brothers and three foster sisters.

He was 77 years old.

The final Friday night of "TMZ After Dark" in 2025 turned into an unforgettable, intimate pop moment when hitmaker Paula DeAnda stepped onto the bus for hosting duties ... and immediately began singing “Walk Away” -- no greeting, no buildup, just raw vocals!

What followed was nearly two hours of stripped-down, close-up performances that felt more like a private concert than a nightlife tour ... and a digital billboard featuring her song and music video even followed the bus through Hollywood, adding to the surreal experience.

Paula took us to three bars, where the whole bus got free shots -- and then some! The first was Power House, an iconic dive bar on Hollywood Blvd that gives us pickleback shots ... followed by Beaches Tropicana, which was like a big WeHo rave ... and then Saddle Ranch Chop House, which -- on top of our free shots -- gave all the "TMZ After Dark" passengers QUESADILLAS!

During her interview, DeAnda opened up about her New Year’s resolutions, shared how much fun she was having, and confirmed she’ll be coming back for a future 'After Dark' and brunch tour. The spontaneous performance, candid moments, and surprise return announcement made the night a standout and a perfect way to kick off the final 'After Dark' weekend of 2025.

A worker at Arrowhead Stadium on Christmas got the shock of her lifetime when Taylor Swift dropped a massive tip ... a gesture so shocking, the suite staffer had to frame one of the six fresh Benjamins.

TMZ has learned a viral Facebook post from a stadium employee named Robyn Gentry talking about the superstar's Xmas generosity is legit ... TS indeed tipped $600 to the unsuspecting worker.

As Robyn tells it ... TS was at the Christmas game to watch fiancé Travis Kelce play maybe his last NFL game ... and superstar was so appreciative of staff working on the holiday, she was handing out her own gifts ... that being cold hard cash.

Chappell Roan shared a sweet tribute to Brigitte Bardot after the French film legend died over the weekend ... and she yanked it from Instagram just as fast after the singer learned more about the controversial icon.

Here's the deal ... Brigitte died at the age of 91 -- and among those who shared their sorrow was Chappell, who wrote ... "She was my inspiration for 'Red Wine Supernova.' Rest in peace, Ms. Bardot."

Seems CR was only aware of Brigitte as a French blonde bombshell and her tireless work to protect animals ... and not so much about her outspoken xenophobia and homophobia.

Clearly, word got back to Chappell ... and she replaced the tribute with a mea culpa, writing "Holy s---. I did not know all that insane s--- Ms. Bardot stood for. Obvs, I do not condone this. Very disappointing to learn."

Britney Spears doesn't seem to be in the holiday spirits ... it appears she took a shot at her family for their Christmas get together without her.

The pop star posted a scathing message on Instagram Sunday, seemingly directing her angst at her sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, Jamie Lynn's husband, Jamie Watson, their daughters Maddie and Ivey, as well as her mother, Lynne Spears, and her oldest son, Sean Preston, whom she shares with ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Brit wrote, “Merry late Christmas to my beautiful family who have never disrespected me, harmed me, ever done anything completely unacceptable or caused unbelievable trauma, the kind you can’t fix. To my dear sweet innocent family… so so sorry I was busy this Christmas but I will definitely show up and surprise you soon.”

Earlier in the week, Jamie Lynn and the others posed for a Spears family holiday pic, which she uploaded to her IG account. It was this photo that apparently rubbed Brit the wrong way, prompting her angry response.