Diddy Surfaces in L.A. ... Amid Probe, Cassie Flak

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HANGIN' IN WEHO
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Diddy has returned to the West Coast after laying low in Florida for the past several weeks -- this amid his growing legal woes  -- and TMZ has video of him out and about in La La Land.

Check out this footage we obtained ... the Bad Boy Records founder was seen dressed in an all-black jumpsuit while chatting up an unidentified male on a sidewalk in WeHo Wednesday ... and he was looking pretty damn happy.

When a fan calls out to Diddy, the guy smiles and waves ... while also throwing an "L" and prayer hands too -- not the least bit stressed, despite his very serious situation lately.

Atlanta Bus Hijacking Video Shows Wild Police Pursuit ... One Passenger Killed

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WILD BUS CHASE

A crook hijacked a city bus in Atlanta, holding the driver at gunpoint and taking passengers hostage before leading cops on a high-speed pursuit across the city ... ending in a death.

Aerial footage shows law enforcement pursuing the bus through Atlanta Tuesday ... the bus speeds through city streets, weaves through traffic and smashes through civilian cars and cop cars during a chase that played out over miles and miles of road.

When police finally stopped the bus, passengers ran for safety ... and the suspect was hauled off in handcuffs. SWAT officers cleared the bus and found a passenger suffering from a gunshot wound. They were rushed to a hospital in critical condition and ended up dying.

Jeezy & Jeannie Mai Divorce Finalized Case Put Under Seal

Jeezy and Jeannie Mai's divorce is in the books -- 'cause they've come to a settlement ... and they're going out of their way to keep the details under wraps.

According to new court docs, obtained by TMZ, the two exes -- who've been squabbling A LOT lately over child custody, claims of abuse and other ugly tidbits -- have settled their divorce ... and not just that, they've filed to wrap up the whole thing under seal so the details won't be public.

Of course, there was a ton of back and forth over the past few months -- with Jeezy alleging Jeannie was keeping their daughter from him and making his parenting time with their kid incredibly difficult ... and JM fired back, suggesting Jeezy kept guns around in a way that wasn't safe with a child around ... and also made big DV claims against him.

Gayle King See? Oprah's Cool with Me!!! After Stomach Bug Deets

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ON MY WAY TO 100%

Nothing comes between BFFs Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey ... even a bodily-fluids TMI secret spilled on national television.

ICYMI ... Gayle did the big reveal on "CBS Mornings" Tuesday as she explained in graphic detail why O was missing a scheduled book club segment because she was down bad with a stomach bug. GK let the world know her bestie had stuff coming "out of both ends."

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OOPS...SORRY OPRAH!!!
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Welp, lots of people thought Gayle did Oprah dirty by exposing that much nitty gritty about Oprah's illness -- but Wednesday morning, Gayle made it clear the dynamic duo's as tight as ever by posting a video call they had discussing the aftermath.

'INSIDE OUT 2' Airbnb Lists Disney/Pixar Pad ... All Baggage Welcome!!!

Airbnb's inviting you to make some core memories with a cool opportunity to stay at Riley's Headquarters -- all in celebration of Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2" release!

The rental service is giving fans the chance to stay at a Vegas residence which replicates Riley's emotional control center from the animated movie, which comes out Friday. And, in terms of who's "hosting" ... Joy herself is handing over the reins to the lucky guests.

Perched high above Sin City, this pad boasts unparalleled views ... and a chance for fans to ponder their emotions with a tour of Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, Fear, Anxiety, Ennui, Envy, and Embarrassment's headquarters.

Taylor Swift Struggles to Shake Off Snot Wiping Boogers on Tour Outfit?!?

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Taylor Swift was freezing her ass off during her "Eras" tour stop in Edinburgh ... and the evidence of this is pretty gross, as she appeared to be bogged down in snot.

The singer recently took the stage at Murrayfield Stadium for her appearance in Scotland's capital ... weathering 40-degree temps to perform for 3 sold-out crowds. Yet, the frigid cold took a toll on Taylor -- whose nose couldn't stop dripping nose fluid during her show.

Swifties caught some of her sniffles on camera ... and it's gnarly. Taylor can be seen wiping boogers away from her nose ... which are then seen dripping down from her hand. Yuck!!!

USM Football's MJ Daniels Dead At 21 ... Shot And Killed In Car

University of Southern Mississippi cornerback Marcus "MJ" Daniels Jr. -- who also played for Ole Miss -- was tragically shot and killed in his car this week, police confirmed.

He was just 21 years old.

The Hattiesburg Police Department said the shooting happened Tuesday night near Highway 49 in Mississippi.

KEVIN JONAS UNDERGOES SURGERY FOR SKIN CANCER ... PSA: Get Moles Checked!!

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GET YOUR MOLES CHECKED !!!

Kevin Jonas has undergone a procedure to remove a cancerous mole on his forehead -- and he's also turning it into a reminder for everyone to get themselves checked out.

The singer filmed himself on an examination table before the surgery in an IG clip KJ posted Tuesday -- explaining he was getting rid of the basal cell carcinoma just below his hairline, which had started to grow.

The clip then cuts to post-surgery, showing Kevin peeling back the bandage. But, for those who might feel queasy at the sight ... he covered it with an emoji, so no gruesome-ness.

Travis Kelce I Want To Be A Broadcaster ... After NFL Career

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Travis Kelce will have plenty of career options once he hangs up his NFL cleats for good ... but he just revealed there's one job he's currently eyeing the most -- broadcasting!

The Chiefs star made the revelation on this week's episode of "New Heights" ... when he and his big brother, Jason, were talking about the prospects of owning an NFL franchise.

Jason said he'd love to be the honcho of an org. -- specifically the Eagles -- but Travis was adamant he wanted no part of it. When asked why, TK said it's simple ... he'd rather be a Tony Romo or a Greg Olsen.

Ariana Grande Breaks Silence on 'Quiet on Set' ... Devastated By Stories

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Ariana Grande is finally speaking on the troubling allegations against her former employers at Nickelodeon ... voicing her support for the alleged victims who've spoken out.

The pop star made an appearance on Penn Badgley's "Podcrushed" podcast Wednesday, where she looked back at her time as a child star on the network ... and noted she was devastated for her peers who've shared their alarming experiences.

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The singer -- who first rose to fame on "Victorious" and "Sam & Cat" -- recalled pushing the humor envelope on her shows ... thinking it was cool then, but grimacing about it now.

Michael Phelps Famous Paintings On Sale For $2 Mil ... Signed By OIympic Hero

Michael Phelps' historic run at the 2008 Beijing Olympics is one of the most memorable athletic performances ever -- and now a one-of-a-kind set of 8 oil paintings, done by a famed artist, and signed by the immortal swimmer, is up for sale ... but it's gonna cost ya!

TMZ Sports has learned the "Golden Eight" collection, created by renowned artist Brian Fox -- known for his ability to capture celebs and athletes -- is being shopped for $2 MILLION!!!

Each of the eight exquisite pieces, commissioned by owner Todd Patkin in '08, was inspired by a moment from the Games ... and all have been signed by Phelps.

ROB SCHNEIDER WILL SMITH IS AN 'A**hole' & FRAUD!!! Rants Over Oscars Slap

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Rob Schneider is finally free to go in on Will Smith over his infamous Oscars slap on Chris Rock -- and let's just say, he's not sugarcoating it at all.

It's been 2 years since the slap seen 'round the world, but Rob kept mum until now because he was an elected SAG-AFTRA official at the time, but on Tuesday’s "The Kyle & Jackie O Show" he let it rip ... branding the actor a "twat" and saying he exposed himself as the "a**hole" he really is.

Rob called the slap a "deep, dark thing" for Will to do on a worldwide stage like the Academy Awards -- and especially to Chris, who he hailed as one of the greatest comedians of our generation.

REBEL WILSON HASN'T MET FIANCÉE RAMONA'S PARENTS ... Some People Need Time!!

Rebel Wilson hasn't met her fiancée Ramona Agruma's parents yet -- and she's chalking it up to cultural differences with the LGBTQ+ community.

The Aussie actress opened up to Today.com about Ramona's European upbringing ... mentioning she was born in Latvia, which she explained wasn't as Pride-friendly as some other countries.

Rebel had no qualms about the differences. In fact, she was incredibly understanding, noting some people simply need a bit more time to accept same-sex relationships -- which appears to be the case with Ramona's parents.

Caitlin Clark It's A Block Party!!! ... Stuffs Kid's Shot At Charity Event

If going up against little kids on the basketball court was an Olympic sport, Caitlin Clark would certainly make the team ... 'cause the Indiana Fever superstar blocked the hell outta a youngin' at a charity event!!

The hilarious highlight went down at Gainbridge's Habitat for Humanity event this week ... when CC playfully went 1-on-1 with a lucky fan in attendance.

In a clip from the gathering, the boy is shown dribbling up the court as Clark played D ... and even though he was barely 3-feet tall, he pulled up with a shot attempt over the 6-foot guard.

1975's Matty Healy Engaged to GF Gabriette Bechtel Mama Bear Confirms News

Matty Healy is putting his love story with Taylor Swift far behind him -- 'cause he's taken a major relationship step with his girlfriend ... now, he's officially on the road to marriage.

The 1975 frontman's mother Denise Welch confirmed her son was, in fact, engaged to Gabriette Bechtel -- this after she sent the internet into a tizzy by posting what sure looked like an engagement ring on social media.

She teased the news that MH got down on one knee at first, throwing up a pic of her rock, and captioning the upload ... "MARRYING THE 1975 IS VERY BRAT @trumanblack."