2024 Presidential Election Citizens Are Rocking the Vote Early ... Massive Lines Already Forming

U.S. citizens are getting out and exercising their right to vote early ... massive lines are already forming at voting centers, proving people are taking this election seriously.

Check it out ... large crowds are gathering at different polling places, with individuals patiently waiting in line to cast their respective ballots in the 2024 U.S. Presidential election.

Though Election Day is technically on Tuesday, several states began accepting ballots and early voters back in October ... with some even as early as September.

Rihanna 'Vote Cause I Can't' ... Jokes About Sneaking Into Polling Place

Rihanna is sharing her 2 cents on the 2024 U.S. Presidential election ... even though she's unable to vote on Tuesday.

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WISH I COULD VOTE!!!

The pop star issued a message to her fans on X, seemingly indicating her support for Vice President Kamala Harris over former president Donald Trump -- who she appeared to call a "p***y."

In a video uploaded to the social media site, RiRi wistfully looked out the window, as a joke caption read "POV: me trying to sneak into the polls with my son's passport".

Peanut the Squirrel I'm Not Using Tragedy To Promote Porn ... No Kids Involved Either!!!

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Mark Longo says he's not using the tragedy and controversy surrounding Peanut The Squirrel to drum up subscriptions for his porn page.

Peanut's owner joined us on "TMZ Live" Monday and told us he thinks his OnlyFans is the reason his farm got raided in the first place.

Mark says authorities asked him if he had any cameras in his house ... a strange question to ask if they were there only because he broke the law by harboring 2 undomesticated animals in Peanut and Fred the Racoon.

Diddy Gets Birthday Tribute From Loyal Kids!!!

Diddy's kids are still proving they're in his corner -- they banded together to wish him a happy birthday as he sits behind bars.

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BIRTHDAY BEHIND BARS

In an IG post, the disgraced mogul's 7 kiddos joined forces to sing happy birthday to Diddy as he turned 55 on Monday -- and they even let baby Love steal the spotlight for her own rendition of the song before Diddy gushed on the other end of the line how he couldn't wait to see them all.

At first glance, it looks like a sweet family moment, with the kids going all out in his honor -- complete with Love almost face-planting into the birthday cake they lit for their dad.

Penn State Police Investigating Kelce Phone-Smashing Incident

Jason Kelce's altercation with an unruly spectator at the Penn State game this weekend is on law enforcement's radar ... with officials looking into the matter.

TMZ Sports has learned ... the school's Police and Public Safety agencies are investigating the viral interaction between the Philadelphia Eagles legend and a man who referred to his brother, Travis, as a homophobic slur ... and the process is "ongoing."

Kelce was in town to catch the massive showdown between Ohio State and Penn State ... which the Buckeyes ultimately won by a final score of 20-13.

Peruvian Soccer Players Struck By Lightning On Pitch ... One Dead, Several Hurt

A freak accident claimed the life of a 39-year-old soccer player in Peru ... when the man was tragically struck by a bolt of lightning, killing him as he was walking off the pitch.

Several others, including two teenage boys, were also injured during the strike ... which was captured on video.

It all went down during Sunday's matchup between Juventud Bellavista and Familia Chocca at Coto Coto stadium in the Peruvian city of Huancayo.

Pregnant Gisele Bündchen Done Keeping a Low Profile ... Grabs Lunch With Joaquim Valente & Kids

Gisele Bündchen is done hiding from the world as her third pregnancy progresses ... stepping out for a sweet lunch date with her baby daddy, Joaquim Valente, and kids Benjamin and Vivian.

Check it out ... the supermodel hit Miami for a bite to eat with her modern family, who were all smiles as they made their way into the local restaurant.

For the weekend outing, Gisele opted for a more casual look ... including a white flowy top, gray joggers, a baseball cap, and flip-flops.

Peanut the Squirrel Human Lives Take Priority Over Rodents ... Says High-Ranking N.Y. Assemblymember

Peanut the squirrel’s heartbreaking story has tugged at the heartstrings of thousands nationwide after the rodent was seized and euthanized by authorities last week -- but a notable NYC Assemblywoman tells us despite it being a sad situation, human lives need to be prioritized.

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, the Majority Whip in the New York State Assembly, tells TMZ that while she’s an ardent animal-rights advocate and sympathizes with Peanut’s owner, Mark Longo ... she believes euthanizing Peanut was the only option, since the N.Y. State Dept. of Environmental Conservation's investigation revealed the squirrel bit someone.

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Hermelyn explains to us DEC had no choice but to put down Peanut so they could test the rodent for rabies, which is deadly for 99% of humans who catch it. She also notes it's well-known there are no approved methods to test animals for rabies while they're still alive.

Jennifer Lopez Sister Hanging With Ben's Daughter ... Link Up On College Campus

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are going through a complicated divorce, but their families remain close ... look no further than J Lo's sister and Ben's daughter.

Lynda Lopez visited Ben and Jennifer Garner's daughter Violet Affleck at college in New Haven, Connecticut ... with Lynda sharing a smiling selfie from the campus at Yale University, with her hands on Violet's shoulders.

J Lo's sister shared the photo, along with a couple autumn-inspired photos of the campus, on social media Sunday ... captioning it, "New Haven with my favorite Yalie."

Kai Cenat Working W/ Cops On Swatting Problem ... During 'Mafiathon 2'

Kai Cenat's latest subathon got off to a bumpy start due to a swatting attempt, but the streaming superstar should be in the clear now ... 'cause TMZ has learned he's working with local law enforcement to prevent any future issues.

The 22-year-old internet personality kicked off his "Mafiathon 2" at the start of November ... with the intent to stay live on Twitch for the entire month.

The event is a massive deal ... and has had cameos from names like Lil Uzi Vert and Miranda Cosgrove so far. In fact, Kim Kardashian even starred in a commercial promoting it all.

Big Meech Smiling In Prison Was Pointless ... But Look At My Mouthpiece Now!!!

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Big Meech is destined for loads of interviews now that he's been released from prison, and will face the cameras with a brand new smile!!!

5 Star Smiles President Danielle Noguera tells TMZ Hip Hip the former B.M.F. head honcho came into her Miami office on Friday and walked out with an all-porcelain makeover!!!

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Danielle says Meech faced hordes of underlying general issues with his teeth during his time behind bars... and the hygienists got him a long overdue deep-cleaning to tackle the problem.

'RHOBH' Teddi Mellencamp Files For Divorce

Teddi Mellencamp is officially pulling the plug on her marriage ... because she's filed for divorce from her husband.

The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum beelined it to court Friday and filed to divorce Edwin Arroyave after 13 years of marriage.

In the docs, obtained by TMZ, Teddi lists October 20 as the date of separation, and she's going with the boilerplate "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split.

Peanut the Squirrel Sources Think Authorities Were After Porn, Not Animals

The agencies that raided a New York farm and seized Peanut the squirrel were actually there because some officials had a problem with porn ... that's what some sources connected to the drama believe.

As we reported, the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation and the Chemung County Health Dept. got a search warrant and showed up at Mark Longo's farm last week, seizing Peanut and Fred the racoon under the pretext Longo broke the law by harboring 2 undomesticated animals.

But, here's the deal ... Mark tells TMZ when officials showed up they asked questions that had nothing to do with the animals. Mark says one of the first questions -- "Do you have any cameras in your house?"

Danica Patrick Goes After Kamala's Celeb Supporters ... 'I Never Went to a Diddy Party'

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Danica Patrick is taking shots at Kamala Harris' bevy of A-list backers ... accusing the group of Hollywood elites of having ties to disgraced music mogul Diddy.

The retired NASCAR driver slammed the Vice President's celebrity supporters during what she said was an unscripted speech at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania Sunday.

Danica confirmed to the crowd she was "winging" her address, noting she wasn't "paid to be here" and that she didn't "need a telephone" to give her speech. That was an apparent dig at rapper Cardi B, who read off her phone after facing teleprompter issues during Harris' rally in Milwaukee Friday.

Spurs' Gregg Popovich Suffers Health Issue Before Game ... No Timetable For Return

Gregg Popovich reportedly suffered a "health issue" over the weekend before the Spurs game ... with the legendary head coach being ruled out for an "indefinite period."

Shams Charania broke the news Monday morning, saying the 75-year-old coach suffered the issue prior to the Spurs matchup against the Timberwolves on Saturday ... which they won, 113-103.

Assistant coach Mitch Johnson -- who stepped in for his boss and will now serve as interim coach -- said at the time the all-time winningest coach in league history was "not feeling well."

Quincy Jones Dead at 91

Quincy Jones, the legendary music titan who worked with nearly every icon ... from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra to Will Smith ... has died, TMZ has confirmed.

Arnold Robinson, Quincy's publicist, told TMZ ... he died Sunday night at his home in Bel-Air, California surrounded by his family.

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the family said in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”