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Katy Perry is NOT at this year's Met Gala -- but the internet certainly thought she was for a moment, and it's all thanks to that tricky AI ... which cranked some very real-looking shots.

Photos of the singer that purported to place her at the high-fashion event started circulating Monday -- with a couple of X users randomly throwing these shots into the mix ... and hoping no one would notice they were totally fake.

Well, for a little while ... their plan worked, 'cause folks recirculated the images -- which seemed to picture KP in a couple different floral-esque outfits. Eventually, folks caught on.

A brutal assault of a man on the streets of L.A. was caught on camera this week -- and as shocking as the footage is ... what's even more surprising is that no one's been arrested.

TMZ has obtained video that captured this horrific incident early Monday morning -- around 2:00 AM PT, we're told -- where two different parties were facing off on Hollywood Blvd. ... and where one guy who was squaring up (wearing a hat) got pepper sprayed badly.

Unclear what exactly led up to this, but as you can see ... a larger man is hovering on the outskirts of the action, and as the dude in the hat gets riled up, he blasts him in the face.

The biggest night in fashion is underway and the biggest names from around the world are ready to climb the iconic Metropolitan Museum Of Art stairs ... and they all look wide awake!

Vogue's EIC Anna Wintour spared no expense to create an eye-popping exhibit in NYC, with this year's theme being 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.' And, it looks like the celebs didn't skimp on the style either, nor were they dozing off as they made an entrance.

Peep the stars who've already shown up -- you had the likes of Bad Bunny, Zendaya, Chris Hemsworth and Jennifer Lopez show up bright and early to lead the charge ... fitting, since they're the A-list co-chairs of the shindig. Ashely Graham dropped in and made a splash too.

Kim Kardashian was the butt of a lot of jokes at a roast that was supposed to be all about Tom Brady -- with a not-so-welcome reception too ... but, in fairness, she took it in stride.

The reality star was one of many of celebs on hand Sunday night for Netflix's "The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady" -- and when she was eventually introduced by Kevin Hart and co. to come up to the podium to say a few words ... people didn't seem happy to see her.

The clip's going viral ... a cascade of boos greeted Kim when she got onstage and started her monologue -- which was taking aim at Kevin ... but she couldn't even get the words out.

Aaron Hernandez ended up being referenced at least a couple different times during Tom Brady's roast -- and not in a flattering way either ... which is why his ex-fiancée is pissed.

The late Patriots star's partner Shayanna Jenkins -- who's also the mother of his only child -- tells TMZ she's disappointed in the fact that her deceased fiancé was the butt of multiple jokes during the Netflix program ... which ended up making light of his sad story.

She says, "It’s sad that I’m trying to raise my children in such a cruel world."

Britney Spears is denying she had a "breakdown" at a big hotel in L.A. last week -- but her foot is in fact jacked up ... all of which is quite unrelated to whatever it is she just posted.

The pop star posted a new video (and caption) Monday which brought up last week's ugly incident at the Chateau Marmont ... where paramedics came out after an apparent ruckus in Britney's room, and where she was photographed walking out looking a bit out of sorts.

We'd been told there might've been some kind of altercation between her and her boyfriend -- and that people suspected she was unraveling that night -- but BS is now saying not true.

Beyoncé is still on her victory lap after her newest album -- and still very much in promo mode ... evident in the fact she's giving the people what they want ... leather booty shots.

The pop star posted new pics to Instagram Sunday -- and while the Met Gala might be top of mind for many in the fashion world today ... Bey made a fashion statement of her own here, rocking leather chaps with her ass on display thanks to a thong bodysuit underneath.

It seems Beyoncé was going for the American icon look, 'cause her caption invoked Lady Liberty herself -- writing, "Going to tell my grandkids this was the Statue of Liberty."

Tiffany Haddish unloaded on campus protesters across the country who are speaking out about the war in the Middle East -- and she's doubling down ... offering up other solutions.

The comedian was in NYC Monday, where we caught her in the street for a quick stop-and-chat -- and Tiffany expanded on her thoughts from this weekend ... where she was filmed at a Netflix Is a Joke event discussing the ongoing demonstrations at universities everywhere.

If you didn't see that ... well, her remarks are pretty interesting -- 'cause she basically telegraphed her true feelings about all these protesters and their disruptive methods.

Jeff Ross appeared to get scolded (for realsies) by Tom Brady at his Netflix roast after Robert Kraft became the butt of a joke ... but as it turns out, it was really no big deal at all.

The legendary comedian -- and bona fide roast master -- went on the Rich Eisen Show Monday to talk shop about the big event from the weekend ... where TB12 sat down and took a ton of darts from a lot of people, who made cracks at his expense.

Of course, Jeff got up there as well and fired away too ... but he ended taking a dig at Mr. Kraft in what some considered quite crude fashion. In the moment, Tom appeared pissed.

Jennifer Lopez just showed up to the Met Gala -- and while she was rolling solo ... we know it's only because Ben Affleck is hard at work on the West Coast, where he's on set.

The actress/singer made a big entrance Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC -- where fashion's biggest night is underway ... and where J Lo, a co-chair for the event, rolled up by herself, without her hubby by her side.

No need to panic though -- not only was Jen wearing a wedding band on that finger ... but we've learned there's a perfectly good explanation -- the dude is literally filming right now.

Drake and Kendrick Lamar's historic battle is over, with K. Dot emerging victorious, so says a large consensus of the hip-hop community -- but DJ Akademiks says a comeback is still possible.

The #1 rap media maven joined us Monday on "TMZ Live," and explained why he doesn't feel Drake bowed out, or exited stage left ... despite that being the takeaway many spectators got from his latest track "The Heart Part 6."

Ak agrees with the majority, though, that Kendrick has the edge -- but he saluted Drake for responding to the pedophile allegations Kendrick made against him in "Not Like Us."

Richard Simmons seems to be poking his head out from where he's been hiding for about a decade now -- 'cause he just let the world hear his voice anew ... and he hasn't changed.

The legendary fitness instructor threw up an audio clip Monday to his personal YouTube page -- and while he normally posts dance remixes and other throwback clips of himself ... on this particular occasion, he decided he wanted the world to hear from him directly.

Check it out ... the snippet is fairly brief, with RS noting the date (5/6/2024) and then offering up a thank-you to his fans who read his inspirational notes/messages on Facebook

Simone Biles says she had one too many at a pre-wedding party down in Cabo last year before she tied the knot with Jonathan Owens ... and she's got the proof on camera.

The Olympian posted a bunch of never-before-seen photos ahead of her 1-year wedding anniversary with the NFL star -- which they first celebrated in Mexico in 2023. Simone says these are some of her favorite moments from that weekend ... including lots of party pics.

Like we said, these were taken prior to the actual ceremony -- and it looks like SB enjoyed herself ... maybe a bit too much, 'cause she actually confesses to blacking out from boozing.

Oleksandr Pielieshenko -- a former weightlifting champion who competed in the 2016 Olympics -- tragically died while fighting in the Ukraine-Russia war, the Ukrainian Weightlifting Federation announced Monday.

He was just 30 years old.

UWF official Viktor Slobodianiuk said in a social media post the Olympian passed away while "defending Ukraine from foreigners."

Denise Austin's swimsuit model daughter is officially off the market ... the fitness icon's offspring got married over the weekend -- and the wedding was a lavish one.

Katie Austin -- who followed in Denise's footsteps as a workout instructor before becoming a Sports Illustrated bathing suit beauty -- tied the knot on Saturday in La Quinta, Calif. with her longtime partner, Lane Armstrong.

The two got the nuptials done outdoors at the Austins' desert property ... amid a myriad of flowers, chandeliers and string lights.

We're finally getting a look at the new Superman -- who was supposed to bring a whole new vibe to the character ... but who's actually coming across very much so like Henry Cavill.

James Gunn unveiled the first set photo of David Corenswet in costume as the revamped Man of Steel for his upcoming 'Superman' film -- which is supposed to mark his first real foray into DC as the head honcho ... and while it's cool to see, it's also drawing flashbacks.

The reason ... Dave and his Supes getup is, well, awfully similar to what Henry used to rock in his movies -- and frankly, David looks a helluva lot like HC in general here. It's kinda eerie.