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Selena Gomez already threw a low-key engagement party for some very close friends and family ... but, it looks like she'll need to throw another for all her famous pals -- 'cause many of them are clearly stoked for her.

The singer-songwriter -- who recently got engaged to Benny Blanco -- apparently threw an intimate party to celebrate the news ... with people like her future in-laws posing with her and BB at the small affair.

One of Selena's closest pals also shared a pic where she sat with the singer as Gomez showed off the ring ... saying "bride era activated."

The NFL is pulling out all the stops for Christmas ... 'cause not only is Beyoncé a halftime performer -- Mariah Carey is kicking off the whole day of games!!

The big announcement was made on Thursday ... with the Queen of Christmas slated to give a special rendition of her classic hit ahead of all the holiday football action.

Carey will perform "All I Want For Christmas Is You" before the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 PM ET and the Baltimore Ravens visit the Houston Texans later in the afternoon.

Donald Trump has been on a roll lately and there seems to be no end to his good fortune because he's been named Time magazine's "Person of the Year."

The newly crowned 47th President-elect of the United States posed for a photo on the cover appearing like a man in charge in his dark suit and red tie. Sitting with one hand over the other, Trump has a serious look on his face as he stares into the distance.

Time gave Trump the honor because he marshaled "a comeback of historic proportions, for driving a once-in-a-generation political realignment, for reshaping the American presidency and altering America's role in the world."

Selena Gomez is ready to take her relationship with Benny Blanco to the next level ... she has officially announced her engagement to the music producer.

The "Only Murders in the Building" actress posted the happy update on her Instagram Wednesday evening, sharing an up-close look at her sparkling diamond ring -- which happened to be a marquise-style stone.

Accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione went ballistic outside a Pennsylvania courthouse this week because he was "irritated" he didn't have legal representation at the time, according to his lawyer.

Attorney Thomas Dickey, sat for an interview Wednesday night with CNN host Erin Burnett and set the record straight on the shocking moment Mangione yelled at the media while being led by police into the Blair County, PA, courthouse, for his extradition hearing a day earlier.

Sporting an orange jumpsuit with his hands cuffed behind him, Mangione shouted at reporters a cryptic message about being "completely out of touch and an insult to the intelligence of the American people and their lived experience!"

Luigi Mangione's fellow inmates are giving the inside scoop about conditions in the prison where he's staying -- screaming out about his treatment from behind the prison walls.

Here's the deal ... NewsNation shared a clip from outside SCI Huntingdon where a prisoner screamed out at the top of his lungs, railing against Mangione's living situation.

Watch the video ... the inmate clearly yells, "Luigi's conditions suck! Free Luigi!' It's unclear if he's joking or if this is a sincere condemnation.

Cowboys fans hoping for a new head coach might have to wait a while longer ... Troy Aikman tells TMZ Sports he thinks his former team will stick with Mike McCarthy in 2025.

The current Dallas sideline manager's contract expires following this season ... and after his team has floundered to a 5-8 record so far this year -- there's been a whole lot of people in Texas eager to see a new face in the Cowboys' headset.

But, when we caught up with Aikman on Wednesday ... he told us he doesn't believe Mike's going anywhere.

Before this cutie pie from Allentown, Pennsylvania turned into a shining star, she was just showing off her pink fanny pack, smiling from ear-to-ear in her smiley face tee and began modeling when she was just a little girl.

When she was a teen, she studied opera along with taking vocal lessons ... In the early 2000s, she played Lucy Montgomery on the soap opera "As The World Turns" ... She later made her name known in Hollywood after she predicted the weather alongside Lindsay Lohan.

Need one more clue? "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again!"

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The holiday season is in full swing ... and the party invites are rolling in!

It's officially the best time of the year to get glam and turn some heads during a night on the town. Whether you're getting ready for a romantic dinner date ... an evening with the gals ... or an office holiday party, we've gathered all the shimmering sequined dresses you'll need to dazzle from now until New Year's Eve!

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Perfect for any of your elevated outings like a holiday reception or fancy dinner, this elegant cocktail dress is available in a stunning emerald green, fitting for this time of year. It also comes in a shimmering maroon, black and navy -- as well as more demure colors for a toned down look.

Megan Fox is sold on taking time apart from former fiancé Machine Gun Kelly ... we've learned the actress has just purchased her own home -- without the rapper.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Megan and MGK haven't actually been living together for the past year. We're told he bought a house a couple years ago and always had a lot of people over ... which left the "Transformers" star concerned about safety and resolved to have her own space.

Sources say Megan has been bouncing from rental to rental this past year ... but is ready to settle down in one place -- and she's since scooped up a large home, worth about $8 million, in a popular celeb-filled neighborhood in the Los Angeles area.

Blake Tuomy-Wilhoit's house is set to be a little less full ... we've learned the former "Full House" child star's wife has filed for divorce.

In new court documents obtained by TMZ ... Blake's wife, Hye Rim Choi, filed to end her marriage of 5 years from the actor -- who famously played Nicky Katsopolis (AKA one of John Stamos and Lori Loughlin's on-screen kids) on the ABC sitcom.

Hye's filing is pretty boilerplate ... listing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split. However, she noticeably did not list a date of separation ... so, it's unclear how long these two have been over.

Paige VanZant's certainly on the naughty list this year ... dressing up as sexy Santa Claus alongside several other models -- with just the tiniest bikinis covering their bodies.

The OnlyFans star shared several photos ... red holiday hats and lipstick matching their bikinis as they pose by the pool.

The group of ladies spread some holiday cheer while laying out spread-eagle on several beach chairs posing seductively.

Taylor Swift is reflecting on the end of her record-breaking "Eras" tour ... penning a short and sweet tribute following her final stop in Vancouver, Canada.

The pop star posted on Instagram Wednesday, mere days after she performed 3 sold-out shows at BC Place for the final leg of her global tour. As she's done for other tour stops in the past, Taylor uploaded a number of photos from her show ... this time including highlights from her duet with Gracie Abrams and a heartwarming hug shared with her backup dancers.

She penned alongside the upload ... "It was rare. I was there. I remember it. ♥️"

BeyHive rejoice -- Beyoncé will have more time than usual for her Christmas Day game halftime performance ... as TMZ Sports has learned the NFL is extending its intermission to give the superstar singer a longer show.

A typical NFL game halftime is around 12-15 minutes ... but league sources tell us that'll be beefed up when 'Yoncé takes the stage after the second quarter of the Houston Texans' home matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Dec. 25.

While it's not Super Bowl-level time -- the Big Game break can last up to 25 minutes -- we're told the total intermission on Christmas Day will be roughly 20 minutes ... meaning Beyoncé gets more breathing room for her set.

12/11 -- 4:53 PM PT -- Sources tell TMZ ... the judge has officially signed the divorce papers.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is finally putting her first marriage behind her ... looks like both she and Ryan Anderson have reached a settlement in their divorce.

According to the court clerk, a judge hasn't yet signed off on it.

Ryan’s lawyer, Jeffrey Carrier, tells TMZ his client skipped the court appearance to save on those pricey attorney fees.

Jon Voight is calling on Americans to realize the difference between right and wrong ... taking a minute to praise Daniel Penny -- who was found not guilty in the fatal choking of Jordan Neely -- and slam Luigi Mangione, the suspected killer in Brian Thompson's murder.

We caught up with the actor following the big updates in Penny and Mangione's respective New York cases ... and Angelina Jolie's dad made his opinions crystal clear on the highly discussed true-crime stories.

As Voight put it ... Penny should be hailed as a hero, and applauded the Marine veteran for having "the guts" to do what he did.