Ellen DeGeneres I'm Not Mean, I'm Kind!!!

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THE DEGENERES DEAL

Ellen DeGeneres is making lemonade out of lemons ... with her skincare line that's got super ironic branding.

The talk show legend has a new ad out for Kind Science ... which is funny, considering she got canceled from Hollywood for being unkind. What's in a name, anyway?!?

Ellen's playing nice here though, at least for the cameras in her living room ... plugging her anti-aging products alongside Portia de Rossi.

Brazil Pilot's Feathers Not Ruffled ... After Vulture Crashes Into Cockpit

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CRASHING THE COCKPIT
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A pilot in Brazil is being applauded for his calm response to a vulture crashing through the windshield of his plane ... skillfully touching down on the ground, instead of letting the situation turn into a total cock-up.

Check it out ... the pilot calmly and coolly begins his descent into the Brazilian city of Eirunepe ... even though the carcass of a dead bird dangles in his face.

The bird, which appears to be a local vulture, is clearly deceased -- as it remains lifeless and bloody while hanging from the glass shards of the shattered windshield as wind gushes through.

Andrew Schulz Culture Vulture'd After Kendrick 'Rape' Joke Meek, Rosenberg, O'Shea Jr. Not Having It

Andrew Schulz got even more spicy responding to Kendrick Lamar in his recent podcast ... insinuating that if push came to shove, he'd physically push up on K. Dot in a prison cell -- and have his way with him. 🤨

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LIVIN' THE 'DREAM'
Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh

Just like his "Flagrant" podcast title suggests, Schulz got extremely graphic describing his intentions with Kendrick's rear end ... "I would make love to [Kendrick] and there's nothing he could do about it ... if we're in a cell, and we're bored and we're done tattooing each other -- whatever you do in a cell, and we ran out of board games and we did all the other things, and we cleaned everything, and I'm like, 'Man, I might as well f*** you.' There's nothing he can physically do to stop that."

In case viewers were missing out on details, Schulz outlined how he'd put Kendrick's legs in the air "and choose a position."

Sabrina Carpenter Plugs Xmas Netflix Special Post-Split ... All The Jingle Ladies!!!

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No breakup blues for Sabrina Carpenter here -- she’s ending the year spreading holiday cheer while plugging her new variety special ... and Barry Keoghan's clearly nowhere near her mind RN!

The singer was serving up major holiday glam at the NYC screening of Netflix's "A Nonsense Christmas" last night, looking stunning in a fuzzy black-and-white faux fur outfit, paired with matching heels.

Sabrina was totally in her element, striking poses for the cameras before opening the door for fans and inviting them in to check out her special, which is dropping later Friday on Netflix.

Trisha Yearwood Holly & Jolly at Xmas Tree Lighting ... Amid Hubby Garth Brooks' Legal Woes

Trisha Yearwood isn't letting her husband Garth Brooks' legal woes keep her from getting in the holiday spirit ... performing at the annual Christmas tree lighting in Washington, D.C. last night.

The country singer ignored the ongoing chatter surrounding GB's rape lawsuit Thursday evening, taking the stage at the Ellipse in President's Park and performing some festive tunes for the national event.

Decked out in a sparkling red pantsuit, Trisha performed for President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff ... taking a bow after wrapping up her seasonal set.

BLACKPINK You're Our Number One Girl, Rosé!!! Groupmates Show Love For Debut Solo Album

BLACKPINK's Rosé just became the first member of the massively popular K-pop act to release a full-length solo album ... and her groupmates couldn't be happier for her -- with Jennie, Jisoo and Lisa all sharing their support for the project.

The 27-year-old dropped the 12-track debut, "rosie," on Thursday ... and shortly after it hit all streaming platforms, her fellow Pinks were quick to let their combined 270.3 MILLION Instagram followers know she's their "Number One Girl."

Jennie -- who dropped a single of her own, "Mantra," back in October -- said she was proud of Rosé, writing, "your album is so heartbreaking, beautiful, and warm, makes me miss you very much. cant wait for the world to hear your album. love you."

United Healthcare CEO Murder Suspect's Central Park Strategy Possibly Altered Appearance

The suspect who killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson may have disappeared into Central Park after the shooting Wednesday morning in a premeditated attempt to evade cameras ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us ... The suspect rode an e-bike on Center Drive into Central Park after the shooting seemingly with the knowledge the multi-block blackout area would provide cover as he disposed of evidence.

We're told there are no surveillance cameras INSIDE the park, but there are some at the entrances and exits of the famous Manhattan oasis. This may surprise many people in a city known for its multitude of cameras on streets and businesses everywhere.

Randy Moss Stepping Away From ESPN Gig ... Battle With 'Personal Health Challenge' Continues

Randy Moss is stepping away from his role on "Sunday NFL Countdown" ... to focus on his battle with an undisclosed health issue.

ESPN announced the move Friday morning ... explaining the Hall of Famer will be gone for "an extended time" as he continues to deal with "a personal health challenge."

Moss first made his fans aware of his medical ailment on Dec. 1 ... though he kept things vague, saying merely he's "battling something internal."

Paris Jackson Engaged to Boyfriend Justin Long!!!

Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris, is officially off the market and ready to walk down the aisle ... she's engaged!

Paris announced her engagement to her BF and bandmate, music producer Justin "Blue" Long, on Instagram ... sharing a series of photos with him, including one with him bending his knee and holding a diamond ring.

Paris drops to her knees and kisses her new fiancé. Justin is seen sliding the ring on THAT finger ... what a rock!

Doll-Faced Hitwoman Arrested For Murder Of Ex-BF & Others!!!

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CUFFED AND CAPTURED

A sultry Colombian assassin, known as "The Doll" and tagged as a "dangerous hitwoman," has been arrested for a string of gangland hits -- including the murder of her ex-lover.

Karen Julieth Ojeda Rodriguez, AKA "The Doll," was busted and taken into custody for her alleged role in a series of high-profile murders in Barrancabermeja, which were said to have been ordered by the Los de la M gang, according to local reports from Libertad Digital.

The femme fatale's takedown comes after the July 23 ambush-style murder of her ex-BF, Deyvy Jesus. Cops claim she lured him in with a fake peace offering, claiming they’d settle a money dispute.

Bill Belichick Night At The Museum ... With My 24-Year-Old GF!!!

Bill Belichick and his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, had a very public date night Thursday -- hitting a red carpet in front of dozens of cameras ... making it clear their relationship is going as strong as ever.

The two stepped out at New York City's American Museum of Natural History for The Museum Gala ... and they looked good as they strutted in front of paps.

Belichick ditched his normal cut-sleeve hoodie for a black tuxedo, white shirt and black bowtie ... while Jordon donned an elegant black dress for the occasion.

UnitedHealthCare CEO Murder Competing Companies Scrub Online Leadership Bios ... Fear Of Being Next?

Following the execution of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson by a gunman in NYC, the insurance company and several competitors have scrubbed online bios of their execs.

UnitedHealthcare’s "About Us" page used to display the resumes of its senior leadership, including Thompson's, but now users are redirected to a generic tab solely covering background info about the corporation.

Other health insurers have followed suit ... Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's 25 plus executive profiles have been wiped from its "About Us" page.

Teddi Mellencamp Bunking Up W/BFF Kyle Richards ... Amid Respective Marriage Woes!!!

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Teddi Mellencamp may be single but she isn't alone ... the reality star has confirmed she's currently living with her best friend, Kyle Richards, amid their respective marriage woes.

The former 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star shared the update during Thursday's episode of the "Two Ts In A Pod" podcast ... surprising not only listeners, but her guest host, Erika Jayne, too.

On the pod -- which is normally cohosted by Teddi and Tamra Judge -- Teddi revealed the tidbit after telling Erika she spotted the Bravo personality filming a scene for 'RHOBH' in Kyle's "glam room."

Brian Thompson Shooting Alleged Killer Traveled To NYC By Bus From Atlanta

The gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson arrived in New York City on a bus from Atlanta ... TMZ has confirmed.

Law enforcement sources tell us the suspected shooter arrived in the Big Apple 10 days before the shooting on November 24 ... taking a Greyhound bus to the Port Authority station in Manhattan.

From there, we're told the suspect checked into a hostel.

IndieWire Honors 2024 Stars Shine Bright in L.A. ... J Lo, Selena, Pamela!!!

The stars shone particularly bright in Los Angeles last night with Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez and Pamela Anderson, among others, stepping out for a local awards show.

Check it out ... the notable names hit the town in the City of Angels Thursday night, where several of the starlets were honored at the 2024 IndieWire Honors. There was Lopez, who literally shimmered in a glittering metallic dress as she accepted one of the night's big honors.

Specifically, J Lo was given the Maverick Award for her work in her recent sports biopic, "Unstoppable," in which she plays the mother of Anthony Robles, a one-legged wrestling champion.

Kim Kardashian Saint Is One Of My Soulmates ... As Her Son Celebrates 9th B'day

Kim Kardashian is showin' the love to Saint on his 9th birthday.

The reality star jumped on Instagram Thursday and posted a carousel of photos, which capture her cuddling with her oldest son in bed.

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Check out the pics ... Kim and her adorable offspring are all smiles as they play around and make funny faces.