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Harry Styles says it seemed like other people felt entitled to his grief after Liam Payne died ... because a public expression of his feelings was expected from him.

The singer-songwriter sat down with Zane Lowe for an interview on his Apple Music podcast ... and, he opened up about his late One Direction bandmate.

Styles tells Lowe he was grieving on his own right after Liam died in October 2024 ... but, he soon found himself in the bizarre situation of having some people "own part of your grief."

Still trying to figure out if Mr. Fantasy is actually KJ Apa? Yeah ... good luck with that -- 'cause when we asked him straight up, the guy got real weird.

TMZ caught up with the eccentric Brit in Hollywood Tuesday ... watch the video, as things quickly took a bizarre turn when we pressed him on the rumor he's the "Riverdale" star. Let's just let the video do the talking ...

We tried our best -- even asking how often people mistake him for KJ -- but he kept insisting he had no idea what we were talking about.

Former One Direction member Niall Horan gave fans something to toast about for Valentine's Day last month during a trip to New York City ... and fans have been speculating this could be connected to potential new music!

Sources tell us the singer was in New York City doing promo when he cooked up a sweet surprise for couples celebrating the romantic holiday. We’re told Niall partnered with Brooklyn hotspot Dinner Party to treat unsuspecting lovebirds to complimentary bottles of wine.

We're told the vibe was intimate and low-key -- not some over-the-top stunt -- just a lighthearted way for Niall to share the moment and connect with fans IRL.

Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez have come a long way since their puppy love relationships with Jonas brothers, Joe and Nick, respectively ... and Selena still can't believe they made it out of their heartbreaks in one piece.

On the "Friends Keep Secrets" podcast -- hosted by Lil Dicky, his wife Kristin Batalucco, and his best friend Benny Blanco -- Selena gave us a glimpse into the "coolest part" of her friendship with Taylor ... they both found "good dudes."

She said, "It's absolutely unbelievable to come from 17 years of friendship, from multiple heartbreaks and love stories and fun stories in life ... we both ended up, fortunately, being engaged around the same time."

Post Malone spread some magic at a gathering of fans over the weekend ... signing his own figurines before heading off to look through a bevy of "Magic: The Gathering" cards.

The rapper-turned-country star stopped by Frank & Son Collectibles in City of Industry, California on Saturday ... and, he distributed his John Hancock to several fans -- signing with his right hand while holding a Bud Light in his left.

Posty also gave high-fives and chatted with the group ... before heading back to shelves in a cage, where he searched through cards for 'MTG.'

Justin Timberlake may've resolved his infamous drunk driving case ... but it's not quite behind him yet, because he's suing to make sure the police body cam never sees the light of day.

JT's legal team filed a complaint Monday in Suffolk County Supreme Court in the state of New York ... basically saying the footage of him getting popped back in June 2024 is no one's damn business ... AKA “an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.”

As you recall ... Justin made major headlines after he was arrested in Sag Harbor that summer on suspicion of DWI -- which resulted in a viral mugshot -- and plenty of those "ruin the tour" memes.

It was joy and pain for Jelly Roll at the Grammys ... he says he crashed an ATV and broke his collarbone just before the show.

Yup ... despite picking up 3 awards at this year's Grammys on Feb. 1 ... JR was in pure agony the whole time!

The singer posted a video to Instagram, saying, "I was just thinking, I was out there running all over the Grammys with a broken collarbone. Every time I hugged somebody that week, I wanted to scream. I just didn't say it, but every time somebody squeezed me, dude, I thought I was gonna cry."

Justin Bieber is celebrating his b'day .... marking the big day with the most important person in his life glued to his side.

The Biebs turned the big 3-2 on Sunday, sharing two photos on IG of his small, intimate dinner at what appears to be a restaurant, with wife Hailey right beside him.

The Biebers -- who have been married for 7 years -- are parked at a cozy table with a cake in front of Justin as he blows out the candles. Both are dressed casually and look happy as clams.  

This successful pop star couldn't believe how big her third studio album blew up back in 2017 ... can you guess who she is?

We caught up with this star at LAX back in the day ... and congratulated her on all her success.

When asked if she ever thought she'd be back on top, this star told us she believed the clock has TikTok'd down on her time on top -- but, boy, was she wrong.

Wu-Tang Clan cofounder Oliver "Power" Grant died after a "courageous" battle with pancreatic cancer ... his family said on Saturday.

In a joint statement given to Rolling Stone, Grant's family and his rap group revealed his illness -- telling the outlet he was a "true fighter until the end."

Oliver will be remembered as a "global architect of culture" whose legacy will continue on forever.

Kelly Osbourne is firing back at critics who took aim at her appearance after she stepped out at the BRIT Awards ... making it crystal clear she's not here for the body commentary.

Kelly hit Instagram shortly after the ceremony -- where she joined her mom, Sharon Osbourne, to honor her late father, Ozzy Osbourne. Instead of focusing on the emotional tribute, online trolls zeroed in on Kelly's noticeably slimmer frame ... and she says the cruelty crossed a line.

In a scathing statement, Kelly blasted what she described as a "special kind of cruelty," calling out people who felt entitled to dissect her body while she's grieving. She said she shouldn't have to defend herself or explain her appearance to strangers on the Internet, but made it clear she won't tolerate being dehumanized.

Bhad Bhabie is keeping close to her baby girl after revealing a tough new chapter in her battle with a form of blood cancer.

The rapper shared a video of herself spending time with her daughter, Kali Love, shortly after telling fans Saturday she received "bad news" from her doctor. In the intimate clip, she's seen hanging in her bedroom with her little one and soaking in a quiet moment.

As we reported ... Bhad Bhabie posted a somber message explaining she'd gotten disappointing medical news but is staying grounded in her faith. She didn't share specifics about the setback, but made it clear she's not backing down from the fight.

Kesha's following her own advice ... taking it all off in these spicy hot shots.

The pop star turned 39 on Sunday ... and we've put together her hottest shots for you to celebrate the star!

Check out the singer stripped down to just thong-style bikini bottoms and a tiny top in the snow ... or giving her best "Blue Steel" impression for the camera in a shirt revealing much of her impressive bust.

Hope you're here with pure intentions, cuz these Justin Bieber pictures don't need any filter ... and they're worth celebrating! Today marks the singin' stud's 32nd birthday, and we've rounded up his sexiest shots ...

Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka -- who gained worldwide fame in the 1960s -- has died at age 86 ... TMZ has learned.

We learned earlier today, Neil wasn't feeling well Friday morning and was taken in an ambulance to a hospital.

Sedaka's family tells TMZ ... "Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka. A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deeply missed."

1:48 PM PT -- Neil Sedaka has died, his family confirmed to TMZ.

Neil Sedaka -- a legendary singer-songwriter who gained worldwide fame in the 1960s -- has been rushed to a hospital in L.A. ... TMZ has learned.

Family sources tell TMZ ... Neil wasn't feeling well Friday morning and was taken in an ambulance to the hospital, where he is recovering.

The L.A. County West Hollywood sheriff's station tells TMZ ... deputies assisted the fire department on a "medical request" call, and paramedics transported him to a local hospital at about 8 AM today.