The Cure Bandmember Perry Bamonte Dead at 65

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Perry Bamonte -- a longtime guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure -- has died ... the band announced Friday.

The group shared the sad news to their official website ... revealing Bamonte passed away at his home after a short illness over Christmas.

The post describes Bamonte as "quiet, intense, intuitive, constant and hugely creative" ... calling him an integral part of the band's tale.

Mickey Lee 'Big Brother' Star Dead at 35

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Beloved "Big Brother" star Mickey Lee has died after being rushed to the ICU earlier this week.

Her family shared the heartbreaking update on her IG Friday morning, informing her nearly 30,000 followers she took her last breath during the evening of December 25, on Christmas. They remembered her as being authentic and strong, with a spirit that left "a lasting impression on fans." They also thanked her fans for their prayers and support during this difficult time.

As we previously reported ... Mickey suffered multiple cardiac arrests tied to complications from the flu. She landed in the ICU and was in critical, but stable, condition until Christmas morning.

Britney Spears Spends Christmas with Son Jayden Sean Preston Celebrates with Aunt Jamie Lynn

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Britney Spears must be feeling "Lucky" ... 'cause she got to spend Christmas with her younger son, Jayden James!

Sources close to the family tell TMZ ... Jayden spent the holiday with the "Toxic" hitmaker, which was all around "great" for the pair. Meanwhile, her older son, Sean Preston, stayed back in Louisiana due to work obligations ... so he celebrated with his aunt, Jamie Lynn Spears, and her family.

The "Zoey 101" alum posted a family pic that showed Sean grinning with his arms around her eldest daughter, Maddie, and his grandmother, Lynne Spears. Also posing in the family snap were Jamie Lynn's husband, Jamie Watson, and their 7-year-old daughter, Ivey.

Trump To Epstein's Former Friends You're All Two-Faced Sleazebags!!!

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President Trump got into the Christmas spirit the only way he knows how these days -- going on a tirade about Jeffrey Epstein.

The commander-in-chief jumped on Truth Social on Christmas Day and went on one of his famous rants, kicking things off by wishing everyone Merry Christmas. Directly after, he unleashed pure bile ... calling many of Epstein's close friends "Sleazebags," who dropped the late pedophile "like a dog" after things got too hot.

Trump pointed out the "Sleazebags" originally loved Epstein and gave him bundles of money and in return, traveled to his infamous island and kicked back at his parties ... believing he was the greatest guy. But when things became too twisted, Trump said the "Sleazebags" falsely claimed they had nothing to do with Epstein -- and even tried to pretend they didn't know him.

New Year, New You! Fitness Trackers To Keep You In Check

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New Year's Eve means one thing ... it's time to get serious about those fitness resolutions for 2026!

While we can't wheel you to the gym every day, these fitness trackers will do a great job reminding you to do just that. These gadgets come in a range of styles, colors and prices ... and should motivate you to make those workouts happen ... hopefully for more than just the month of January.

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Snoop Dogg NFL Christmas Halftime Better Than Super Bowls?!?

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Ratings for Snoop Dogg’s Netflix NFL Christmas Game Day “Holiday Halftime Party” drop next week, but judging from the reactions, it’s gonna draw in HUGE numbers!!!

Snoop's 10-minute performance intersected the Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings matchup in Minneapolis, and he didn’t shortchange the showmanship in the late, great Prince’s city.

Snoop and his team delivered an array of his classic hip hop records with a mix of Christmas standards and tons of surprises … country superstar Lainey Wilson, Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo, Netflix’s chart-topping HUNTR/X and singer Tonio Armani all shared the stage with Santa Snoop.

'Operation Bad Santa' 12 NJ Men Accused of Contacting Minors for Sex

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12 sick men from New Jersey ended up on Santa's extra naughty list after they were busted for trying to meet up with a minor for sex earlier this week.

Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone announced the successful mission called "Operation Bad Santa" took a dozen dudes aged 23 to 65 years old -- including a middle school teacher and youth program coordinator -- to the slammer after they traveled to a residence expecting to find an underage child for sexual activity. During the multi-agency effort, officers posed as minors on social media and messaging apps, and persuaded the men to meet them at the undisclosed Middlesex address ... where they were consequently cuffed.

The operation involved several police departments, the Department of Homeland Security, and the FBI Newark. It took place between December 8 and December 15.

Guess Who This Racing Enthusiast Is!

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Sure, being an actor's a dream job for plenty of folks out there, but even actors have their own dream jobs ... can you guess who this racing enthusiast is?

We ran into this guy while he was hanging out with fans on Hollywood Boulevard, and he gushed about his admiration for pro racers ... the ones not on light cycles, of course!

Still, he admitted he wouldn't be up to the task of switching lanes and moving from acting into racing ... take a spin at guessing who!

Tylor Chase Plans on Entering Rehab... After 72 Hour Hospital Hold

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'Ned's Declassified' alum Tylor Chase has begun the process of getting into a rehab facility after his former co-stars begged him to get mental health help and off the streets.

Jacob Harris -- the owner of Shipwreck Barbershop in Riverside, California, who has been a major advocate for Tylor -- tells TMZ ... he visited Tylor for 3 hours on Christmas day, a visit he calls a "tipping point." He adds ... "I had to do something. I finally found a crisis center that would come out and do an on-site evaluation."

Jacob explains the former child star was evaluated by the crisis center, and workers decided he needed to be taken in to receive "medical attention" at a Riverside-area hospital. We're told Tylor is now on a 72-hour hold and is being treated before being taken into a rehab facility. Jacob also spoke to Daily Mail, who first reported the news of his hospitalization.

Guess Who This Lil' Reindeer Turned Into!

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Before this lil' cutie with red reindeer antlers turned into a singer-songwriter, she was just throwin' on her holiday attire, growing up in Galloway Township, New Jersey, and dreaming of the flashy lights ...

She rose to fame in 2019 with her TikTok vids, and one of her popular songs is titled "la di die.”

Are you in post-holiday "pain?' Feel better with the gallery above 😉!

Diddy Son Justin Visits Him in Prison on Christmas Day

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Diddy received a Christmas treat as he spent his second holiday behind bars -- a visit from his son, Justin!

Diddy’s rep, Juda Engelmayer, tells TMZ … Justin Combs visited Diddy at Fort Dix Prison in New Jersey on Christmas Day, and they spoke a bunch, catching up on life and each other. Specifically, we're told they talked about how to manage life in this time, to pray, appreciate loved ones and reflect on the past with a resolution to do better going forward. But ... there were no physical gifts passed around, as that is not allowed.

Diddy continued his introspection on Christmas day with a few inmates when they had their own private reflective mass, Engelmayer adds.

Sexy Celebrity Santas Guess Who ... Ho Ho Ho!

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Ho ho hot! Hollywood’s hottest stars are stuffing Santa’s suit with serious hot bods!!! When you're finished dabbing your forehead ... do you think you've got what it takes to score the Santa(s) in question?!

Ride into our gallery and put those skills to work!

Kardashian Hot Shots of 2025 Kurves That Broke The Internet!

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Did you keep up with the KarJenners this year?! Love ’em or scroll fast, one thing’s clear: the Kardashian-Kurves ruled 2025!

Sisters who slay, Kim Kardashian had us all doin' double-takes with her sexy snaps, after all, this ain't her first rodeo 🤠! Meanwhile, the oldest, Kourtney Kardashian Barker, threw up some teasers like her in a white-hot bikini ... has us sayin, 'LEMME' see more!

Shohei Ohtani 2023 Angels Jersey Hits Auction ... Could Fetch $100K+!!!

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Before he was winning World Series rings with the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani was dominating on the Angels ... and one of the final jerseys he wore with the other L.A. team is hitting the auction block -- and it could go for a big bag!!

That's what Heritage Auction told TMZ Sports this week -- just months before bidding opens for the rare Ohtani gear on Feb. 6.

The jersey was worn on Aug. 3, 2023 ... when Ohtani hit his 40th home run of the season against the Seattle Mariners. He also had four strikeouts on the mound for the Halos.

The white and red gear comes with all the details -- including the team logo, the FBM advertising patches, and the Nike/MLB inventory sticker.

Taylor Swift Feeling 'Marry' & Bright ... Supports Travis at Chiefs Xmas Game!!!

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Taylor Swift is showing her team spirit by spending Christmas day in Kansas City ... popping up at fiancé Travis Kelce's game against the Denver Broncos!!!

Travis' game is being shown on Amazon Prime and the broadcast just cut away from some second quarter action to show Taylor's arrival.

The NFL's X account in Brazil posted a clip from the broadcast showing Taylor walking through the stadium on her way to her suite. It's likely this footage was shot before the game and Amazon was waiting for the right time to show it during the game.

Cardi B I've Got Different Xmas Trees For My 500 Kids!!!

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Cardi B's house is filled with Christmas trees, and they're all decorated with different themes ... and she's giving us a backstage tour.

The "Bodak Yellow" rapper posted video from inside her home, showing off her Christmas decorations ... including a different tree for each of her 500 kids as she joked.

Jokes aside, Cardi has four kids ... Kulture's tree is filled with Labubu plush toys, Wave's tree is a Sonic the Hedgehog theme, Blossom's tree is Minnie Mouse and her newborn son's tree is football-themed thanks to his father, New England Patriots star Stefon Diggs.