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"American Idol" alum and Grammy-winning singer Mandisa has died ... TMZ has learned.

Her father confirms her death to TMZ ... telling us her death was unexpected and a total shock to the family. We're told there were no known health issues prior to her passing, and her cause of death is not currently known.

Mandisa -- who competed on season 5 of 'Idol,' finishing in 9th place -- was found dead in her home in Nashville on Thursday.

Taylor Swift is a bona fide legend ... just ask her, 'cause on her new album she stacks her resume up against the likes of 2 other icons -- actress Clara Bow and rock goddess Stevie Nicks.

Tay dropped "The Tortured Poets Department" Friday, and in her song, "Clara Bow," she sings about being compared to the silver screen starlet and the Fleetwood Mac frontwoman. However, by the end of the song, Taylor claims her identity as a megastar ... hinting she's reached legend status like the stars mentioned in the song.

She sings ... "You look like Taylor Swift // In this light, we're lovin' it // You've got edge, she never did // The future's bright, dazzling."

Dave Portnoy certainly has a new favorite song -- the Barstool Sports founder went bonkers over Taylor Swift's apparent Kim Kardashian diss track, "thanK you aIMee" ... calling it nothing short of a "masterpiece."

Swift's latest project, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped on Friday ... and there's one song in particular that has everyone talking due to lyrics that seemingly shade the hell outta Kardashian.

Portnoy -- a diehard Swiftie -- gave a passionate review of the tune on X ... saying it validates his longtime stance in Swift's infamous feud with Kim K.

Paris Hilton definitely has a sense of humor -- and she's also very aware of how she's talked about on the internet, 'cause she did a parody of herself at Coachella ... and it's hilarious.

The socialite went to the annual music festival this year, and she just posted some footage of herself frolicking around the Empire Polo Club grounds -- where Coachella is hosted. If this scene looks familiar ... that's because it 100% is, and Paris is in on the joke.

You see, a couple years back -- the last time PH was at Coachella -- a video of her went viral ... because it showed her security guard having to chase her around as galloped along.

Taylor Swift appears to be taking a major swipe at her nemesis, Kim Kardashian, in one of her songs from her new album ... that's what the internet thinks anyway, for good reason.

Taylor's latest record, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped Friday ... and there's a song on there called "thanK you aIMee" -- which everyone noticed has certain capitalization that spells out Kim's name. The lyrics themselves also seem to allude directly to KK.

Taylor's lyrics describe "aIMee" as a "bronze spray-tanned statue" in her hometown that "threatens to push me down the stairs at our school."

Giancarlo Esposito's financial situation was so bad before landing his "Breaking Bad" role, he says he contemplated plotting his own murder.

The actor made that shocking revelation while he was on Sirius XM's "Jim & Sam Show" ... where he talked about a period in his life when he was not the successful Hollywood actor and producer he is today.

GE recalled struggling with his mental health and finances in 2008, and admitted he wondered if his kids could collect insurance money if he hired someone to take him out.

Taylor Swift is defending her brief relationship with Matty Healy -- which came under a microscope by overly-concerned fans ... whom she's kinda ripping into on her new album.

The singer appears to slam her fan base on "The Tortured Poets Department" on one particular song that touches on the backlash she experienced for dating Matty last year ... the track's called "But Daddy I Love Him," and it eviscerates everyone who chimed in.

Her lyrics go something like this ... "I just learned these people only raise you / To cage you / Sarahs and Hannahs in their Sunday best/ Clutchin' their pearls, sighing, "What a mess"/ I just learned these people try and save you/ 'Cause they hate you."

Taylor Swift is singing about sports and feelings on her new album ... which is why a lot of people think she might've given her boyfriend Travis Kelce a shout-out.

The singer's new album "The Tortured Poets Department" dropped Friday ... and her song, "The Alchemy" paints a picture of a blossoming romance with loads of football lingo -- and plenty of her fans are pretty sure it’s a nod to her athlete boo.

Just dive into the lyrics and decide for yourself ... "So when I touch down / Call the amateurs and cut 'em from the team / Ditch the clowns, get the crown / Baby I'm the one to beat."

People are convinced Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke let out a big ole fart during a news conference on Thursday ... and if ya listen to video from the event, it sure seems they might be right!

Baalke and Jacksonville head coach Doug Pederson were meeting with media members to break down next week's NFL draft ... when, according to a whole bunch of fans online, Baalke let one rip.

The 60-year-old was talking about how deep this year's quarterback class is and how it might help them land a good, non-signal caller at pick No. 17 ... when he suddenly paused.

One of the nation's most famous hotels featured in the Stanley Kubrick film, "The Shining," went up in flames Thursday night – but luckily firefighters put out the blaze before it could spread and destroy the Oregon landmark.

Timberline Lodge -- better known as the Overlook Hotel from the 1980 horror classic starring Jack Nicholson -- was once again shot by camera crews, but this time TV news outlets filmed a small inferno that erupted in the attic of the 55,000 square foot building.

Last evening, fire crews responded to the hotel and ski resort about 60 miles from Portland after employees called in the emergency and directed guests to congregate in safe places.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce won't make their big debut at the Met Gala, because they're passing on soaking up the spotlight at fashion's biggest night ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the Grammy winner and NFL superstar were each issued individual invitations to the Met Gala, but both have RSVP'd "no" to the celeb-packed evening.

We know Taylor has a pretty good reason for skipping the event, which takes place on May 6 -- that's the same week she gets back on the road for her 'Eras' tour with a stop in Paris.

Kourtney Kardashian is again defending herself against people who feel she doesn't look as trim as her sisters -- saying she loves her post-baby body ... on a very special day, no less.

For Kourtney's 45th birthday Thursday, Kim K posted a pic of herself, Khloe and Kourt on their recent beach excursion ... in which they all wore little black bikinis. One fan suggested Kourtney wasn't going to like the pic, 'cause she wasn't as snatched at the other 2.

Kourtney responded to that comment, shutting down the negative talk with a self-love message ... making it clear she loves her body at any size.

Suri Cruise is celebrating adulthood -- let that sink in -- as she rings in her 18th birthday in NYC by taking a rainy day stroll with a friend.

Despite the dreary weather, Suri didn't let a little rain wash out her big day ... she happily chatted away with her pal while under the shelter of her pink umbrella.

Suri had a gift bag in hand during her walk around town, suggesting the celebrations were already underway. It remains to be seen if there will be any larger festivities later -- she leads a pretty low-key lifestyle -- but ya gotta figure her mom Katie Holmes has something planned for such a big birthday.

Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter took their budding romance to the Happiest Place on Earth -- hitting up Disneyland's sister park, where the cool kids go.

Check out these photos, obtained by TMZ, which show the singer and actor hanging out Wednesday at Disney's California Adventure with a group of friends ... where they all seemed to bouncing around and having a good time.

Specifically, we're told they hit up the theme park's Mendocino Terrace wine lounge at one point ... yes, this is the park that actually serves booze, and they wanted adult beverages it seems.

Ryan Garcia will live up to his King Ry moniker Saturday night in NYC ... 'cause the star boxer commissioned an insane iced-out crown -- with over 15,000 diamonds -- that he plans to wear as he walks to the ring!

TMZ Sports has learned celeb jeweler The Ice Champ is the man behind the royal piece ... making the crown for Garcia's highly anticipated boxing match with rival Devin Haney on Saturday night at Barclay's in Brooklyn.

"He was like 'let's create something where the champ of the boxing world and the champ of the jewelry world connect and make something unique,'" Ice Champ said. "We created a unique crown."

We're coming to the end of another jam-packed week full of stories for Swifties, sports fans and more. Here are some of our best from the Thursday that was!

On "TMZ Live" Harvey and Charles address the purported Taylor Swift album leak ... including the lyrics aimed at one of her famous exes!