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Luigi Mangione’s mother spoke to feds just hours before he was arrested in Pennsylvania ... telling the FBI the suspect bore somewhat of a resemblance to her son.

The New York Post reported ... members of the Joint Violent Crimes Task Force questioned Kathleen Mangione late Sunday after the family reported Luigi missing last month, prior to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

It was police in San Francisco -- where Luigi was reported missing -- who tipped off the feds that the suspected shooter and the missing 26-year-old could be one and the same.

A New Jersey sheriff got sick of waiting around to find out what the hell is going on with mystery drones that have appeared to invade the state ... so he decided to fight fire with fire -- or drone, rather.

Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy launched a department drone after one of his officers witnessed 50 unmanned aerial vehicles, "coming off the ocean."

Sheriff Matronardy told NewsNation's Rich McHugh the force put up an "industrial grade" drone to follow one of the devices ... but it quickly slipped through their grasp, disappearing.

President-elect Donald Trump posted a message on his Truth Social platform Friday ... and in true Trump fashion, he didn't mince words -- "Mystery Drone sightings all over the Country. Can this really be happening without our government’s knowledge. I don’t think so! Let the public know, and now. Otherwise, shoot them down!!!"

As we reported ... some New Jersey politicians are irate with the federal government's response to the spate of recent drone sightings, and Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett also had some harsh words about the feds' response -- or lack thereof.

A husband and wife powerhouse attorney couple are now involved in the two biggest crime cases in the nation ... that of Diddy and Luigi Mangione.

Karen Friedman Agnifilo has been retained by Mangione to represent him as he faces murder charges for the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, TMZ has confirmed.

The top New York attorney has been in the private sector since 2021 ... after working as the chief assistant district attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office under Cyrus Vance Jr. for several years.

Madonna is at it again ... finding herself in controversy after sharing A.I.-generated images of herself and a handsy Pope Francis.

The superstar posted the pair of A.I. snaps to her Instagram Story on Friday ... which made the Pope appear to be getting a little too fresh with the diva.

Along with the A.I. images, Madonna wrote on pic ... "Going into the weekend like..." and on another noted ... "Feels Good to Be Seen......"

Jay-Z and Diddy's rape accuser is speaking out for the first time about the allegations -- but "some mistakes" in her story are prompting Jay-Z to ask a judge to toss the whole case ... TMZ has learned.

The woman, who filed as a Jane Doe and says she was 13 at the time of the alleged rape, spoke to NBC News Friday, going over what she claims happened at the 2000 MTV VMAs after-party -- including a limo ride to Diddy's house, and a drink that made her woozy before the alleged sexual assault.

While she said the "catastrophic event" ruined her life, she also copped to multiple inconsistencies in her allegations. For instance, she spoke to Benji Madden at the after-party, but Benji says he wasn't even in NYC at the time. She also claimed her father picked her up from the party, but he doesn't remember that.

Juan Soto got an amazing dinner to go along with a $756 million contract on Thursday ... TMZ Sports has learned the Mets bought their new star and his family a steak feast to celebrate his formal signing with the team.

We're told just a few hours after Soto put pen to orange-and-blue paper at Citi Field, Steve Cohen hosted the 26-year-old and his loved ones at the world-renowned Benjamin Prime in NYC.

Soto grubbed on mozzarella and tomato salad ... and for a main course, he had a ribeye (if you were wondering, he's a medium-plus temperature kind of guy).

Luigi Mangione's arrest for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is, astonishingly, dividing the country ... while a mysterious fleet of drones in the sky stirs panic and president-elect Donald Trump gets the cherry on top of his year. So, we gotta ask ...

The holiday cheer and fun times are here, and the stars are hittin' the lights and rolling in the festive vibes! It's the most magical time of year ... 'Gather round with the famous faces of Hollywood!

Greeting the season in full swing, celebs like Reese Wreath Witherspoon posed with glee and excitement, while Xmas fanatics and besties Kris Jenner, Kathy Hilton and Faye Resnick played nice in holiday jammies.

Getting into the holiday spirit, leave it up to Billie Eilish to snap a shameless selfie rockin' a Christmas tee!

Sydney Sweeney can do no wrong posing in front of holiday lights, while giving her millions of social media followers a prime kissy face to brighten up their feeds ...

And, will "Dancing With The Stars" duo Sasha Farber and Jenn Tran be kissing under the mistletoe?!

Mrs. Claus aka Amanda Holden has swooped down the chimney and let's just say she's one hot baddie🧑‍🎄! Yes, she judges future stars on "Britain's Got Talent", but now it's on you to make the judgment call on this hot celeb and find the switch-ups!

Holden recently hit up the Heart Breakfast 'Switching on Christmas' photocall in London, England and showed out in a short n' fluffy dress, cape and hat. Before you take a good look at the sneaky changes, you better watch out and buckle up!

T.I. is suing Sabrina Peterson for defamation over 3 years after she sued the rapper and made damning allegations about him ... including a claim he once held a gun to her head.

In new court documents obtained by TMZ ... T.I. claims he and his family ended their friendship with Sabrina, saying she wasn't a "positive" influence to be around.

The rapper alleges Sabrina felt spurned by this decision and, in turn, became obsessed with him and his family ... prompting SP to harass and threaten them by posting "false" and "baseless" accusations about them on social media.

JoJo Siwa is no longer flying solo it seems ... because we filmed her picking up rumored new girlfriend Kath Ebbs from LAX Airport.

The "Dance Moms" alum rolled up in her Cybertruck to pick up Ebbs at the Tom Bradley International Terminal in Los Angeles on Thursday.

Check out photos and video, obtained by TMZ ... JoJo is all smiles as she greets Ebbs with a nice big hug before stepping back and staring into each other's eyes.

Timothée Chalamet has set the Internet abuzz with his new hair transformation ... stepping out with a blond 'do for the NYC premiere of "A Complete Unknown."

The actor, who plays folk singer Bob Dylan in the upcoming biopic, looked nearly unrecognizable ... sporting a shaggy, blond hairstyle, which he paired with a blue beanie, leather jacket, and scarf.

The hairdo, which is strikingly different to the curly brown locks he's known to sport, sparked mixed reactions from fans. While some voiced their approval for the style shakeup, others seemed ... less than so sold on the new look.

Pete Davidson is over being best known for his high-profile relationships ... revealing he hopes to be seen for his work moving forward.

The comedian made the plea in a new interview with W Magazine, where he reflected on his hardships over the years ... including his various well-documented breakups.

As he put it ... he "got hit on the face with the Hollywood shovel," but assured fans that he was in a better place mentally after taking somewhat of a step back from the limelight.

Donald Trump is weighing in on the growing controversy over mystery drones flying across America ... and the president-elect says he wants to shoot the damn things out of the sky if the government doesn't start giving straight answers!

DT posted a message on his Truth Social platform Friday ... and in true Trump fashion he didn't mince words -- "Mystery Drone sightings all over the Country. Can this really be happening without our government’s knowledge. I don’t think so! Let the public know, and now. Otherwise, shoot them down!!!"

Some are worried the mysterious drones are up to no good, and they may be carrying hazardous materials, or could possibly take down airliners. They've reportedly been seen in several states, including New Jersey, New York, Maryland and Connecticut ... and possibly elsewhere.

Hollywood's brightest stars have donned their most festive apparel for the holiday show of the season ... the 2024 iHeart Radio Jingle Ball.

Check it out ... fans favorites like Katy Perry, Shaboozey and Benson Boone, among others, stepped out Friday night for the annual event. This year, the holiday concert took place at Madison Square Garden in NYC ... and brought out a number of notable celebrities.

As we mentioned, Katy made an appearance, posing for photogs in a jaw-dropping silver gown ahead of her highly anticipated performance.

Brandi Glanville's willing to take whatever help she can get when it comes to her face ... saying she's got no beef with Dr. Terry Dubrow -- and, she's actually contacted him!

The former 'Real Housewives' star took to X just minutes ago to dispel rumors of tension between her and the plastic surgery expert after he told us an injection gone wrong may be the cause of deflated face.

In the post, Brandi writes that there's no drama with Dr. Dubrow ... and, she's happy to take all the help she can get.