Beyoncé Earns Her Spurs at Billboard Awards First Win For Country Music

Beyoncé's really earning the name "Cowboy Carter" ... riding away from the Billboard Music Awards with her first country music win after being snubbed by the Country Music Association.

The singer-songwriter took home the trophy for top country female artists at the award ceremony Thursday ... her first win in the genre.

The Queen Bey was also nominated for top dance/electronic artist and top country album ... honors she lost to Charli XCX and Zach Bryan, respectively.

Kim Kardashian Seen Up Close Chatting With Guests At SKIMS Opening ... After Fracturing Foot

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Kim Kardashian didn't let her broken foot get in the way of a good time inside her SKIMS event Thursday night.

Check out new video, obtained by TMZ, which shows the reality star/entrepreneur using a mobility scooter to roll around inside the opening of her SKIMS clothing store in NYC.

As you can see, the camera captures Kim up close, stopping in front of a female guest and giving her a big hug before the two engage in conversation.

Amazon and Meta Please Like Us, President Trump!!! Bezos, Zuckerberg Making It Rain for Inauguration

Jeff Bezos may have wanted his newspaper to stay out of politics when he killed a Washington Post endorsement for Kamala Harris ... but he sure opened his wallet fast for President-elect Donald Trump.

Here's the deal ... Amazon and Meta have each pledged $1 million to Donald Trump's inauguration fund -- giving the impression they are kissing up to DT after a wishy-washy election season of support.

Trump has scorched both mega tech companies in the past for, among other things, not fawning over him enough during his campaign ... but it appears JB and Mark Zuckerberg are trying to make it right on Day 1 of the incoming administration.

Johnny Damon Yankees Might Have 'Dodged A Bullet' In Juan Soto Deal ... Here's Why!!!

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The Yankees will head into next season without Juan Soto, but fear not, New York fans ... Johnny Damon tells TMZ Sports they might just be better without the star slugger!!

We caught up with the 51-year-old former Pinstripes outfielder on Thursday -- just hours after the Mets introduced Soto to their fanbase -- and he said straight up, his former team might come out of this situation just fine.

His reasoning? Damon says the Yankees can now take the $750 million they had earmarked for Soto -- and spend it on a bunch of key pieces that'll make them perhaps even more formidable in 2025.

Kirk Herbstreit Ripped For Mis-ID'ing Trent Williams ... 'Wrong Black Guy'

Kirk Herbstreit found himself in the crosshairs of annoyed social media users on Thursday night ... after he incorrectly identified injured 49ers star Trent Williams live on-air.

The embarrassing gaffe happened in the first quarter of San Francisco's tilt with the Rams ... when Herbstreit and play-by-play man Al Michaels were breaking down the Niners' offensive line issues on the "Thursday Night Football" broadcast.

Cameras showed a close-up of SF practice squad member Nesta Jade Silvera ... but Herbstreit said, "And there's Trent Williams, who's a big part of the grit of that offensive line, and they miss him up front."

'Friday The 13' Cast 'Memba Them?

Beware ... it's Friday the 13th so to cast some GOOD luck on your freaky Friday, we're shouting out the iconic cast from the horror/crime film franchise, "Friday the 13th," dating back to 1980!

To kick things off, American investment banker and former actor Harry Crosby was in his early 20s when he played Bill -- the handy and upbeat camp counselor hired to renovate Camp Crystal Lake -- in director Sean S. Cunningham's first film of "Friday the 13th."

Harry was part of an ensemble cast including Kane Hodder as the serial killer, Jason Vorhees, Kevin Bacon as one of the helpless victims, Jack Burrell and Adrienne King as the resilient Alice!

Check out the other cast legends with our "Friday the 13th" 'Memba Them gallery!

Kim Kardashian Scooting Along Amid Foot Injury ... Literally!!!

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Kim Kardashian is doing what she can to stay moving amid her recent foot injury ... even enlisting the help of a mobility scooter to get around.

Check it out ... the reality TV star had a less-than-glamorous arrival as she swung by the flagship SKIMs store in New York City Thursday evening.

Kim, who revealed she broke her foot last week, was spotted climbing out of the back of an SUV and onto the walking aid ... which she scooted from the road to the doorway of her business.

Dr. Terry Dubrow Brandi, That Ain't No Parasite ... I'm Here For You!!!

Dr. Terry Dubrow is shutting down Brandi Glanville’s claims that a parasite is messing with her face ... telling us it’s definitely something that’s made its way into her bloodstream through an injection.

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We caught up with the "Botched" star -- he tells TMZ Brandi needs to see a doctor ASAP for a proper diagnosis of her deflated face and figure out if there’s a microorganism lurking around ... because, right now, she’s like a "ticking time bomb."

Check out the clip -- Dr. Terry breaks down the two types of microorganisms that it might be, explaining in detail just how tough and time-consuming they can be to treat.

'Siesta Key' Star Sam Logan Sells Miami Beach Estate ... Nearly 2 Years After Home Invasion

Sam Logan has parted ways with his Miami Beach estate where a terrifying home invasion robbery took place almost two years ago ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... the "Siesta Key" star closed on the sprawling 5,363-square-foot, 5-bedroom, 7-bathroom home for a whopping $11 million on Wednesday.

The property boasts tons of top-tier amenities, including a pool, a rooftop hot tub, and a covered kitchen. The home’s living room features soaring 28-foot ceilings, while the gourmet kitchen is equipped with high-end Subzero-Wolf appliances.

Cardi B Tasha K's Hiding Money Offshore!!! She's Not Bankrupt, Judge

Cardi B wants the millions Tasha K owes her, and she's not buying the blogger's claim she's flat broke -- and now she's offering a judge evidence Tasha's stashing money to avoid paying up.

Cardi's attorneys filed docs in Florida Bankruptcy court, calling out Tasha over the $3.4 million she still owes the rapper for losing the defamation case in 2022. Tasha declared bankruptcy, saying she didn't have assets to cover that judgment -- but Cardi's telling the court that's simply BS.

According to the docs, obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, Cardi's alleging Tasha fraudulently transferred assets and income out of her name, and into her husband's name and/or his business.

Luigi Mangione Wasn't Even a UnitedHealthcare Client ... Says the NYPD

Luigi Mangione, the suspected killer in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was never a client of his alleged victim's company ... this according to the NYPD.

NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny spoke with NBC New York Thursday, where he informed the outlet there's "no indication" LM was ever insured by the medical corporation ... speculating Mangione may've "targeted" UHC for its status as the largest healthcare org in the country.

As Kenny continued, he noted that Mangione "had prior knowledge that the conference was taking place on that date, at that location" -- referring to the New York Hilton Midtown Hotel, where Thompson was fatally shot last week.

Danica McKellar My Secret To Sleighing The Festive Rom-Com Game!!!

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Danica McKellar's basically the reigning queen of Christmas rom-com movies -- with her recent catalog of work making it clear she's got it all down to a festive science.

We caught up with the actress, and she’s loving her holiday groove ... saying there’s something so heartwarming about watching regular folks navigate life without greed or selfishness.

It’s a fun, feel-good clip you’ve gotta check out! Danica dives into her Hallmark and Great American Family flicks, even spilling why the latter has become a cheery fave for anyone craving cozy vibes.

O.J. Simpson Executor Prison Porn Mags Gettin' Auctioned ... Turning XXX to $$$!!!

O.J. Simpson’s debts are about to get knocked down a notch, that is if someone steps up to buy some of his most prized, and X-rated, possessions.

Malcolm LaVergne, Simpson's longtime attorney and executor of his estate, tells TMZ his stash of prison pornography from his days in Nevada state prison is up for grabs.

Yep, O.J. and his fellow inmates were allowed to read mags like Penthouse, and turns out he had quite the collection.

James Kennedy's Girlfriend Seen for First Time ... Following His Domestic Violence Arrest

Ally Lewber, James Kennedy's girlfriend of more than 2 years, has emerged amid the news of the "Vanderpump Rules" star's domestic violence arrest.

The astrologer, who has appeared on 'VPR' alongside the DJ, was spotted outside the home she shares with James in Burbank, CA ... looking seemingly unbothered, despite the recent controversy involving her boyfriend.

Check it out ... Ally stepped out in front of her house on Thursday, mere hours after TMZ broke the news that her Bravo personality beau had been arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence earlier this week.

Tim Burchett America's Failing the Drone Test ... We Need to Knock Them Down!!!

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Congressman Tim Burchett wants the U.S. government to step up with military options against drones ... saying he wants to see a few of the crafts shot out of the sky.

A photographer caught up with the representative from Tennessee Thursday... and, Burchett told him America's government is being tested by outside forces -- and, the government is failing the test.

Burchett tell us the government is too comfortable throwing their hands up and saying they've got no idea what the drones are or who is piloting them ... seemingly referencing White House national security communications adviser John Kirby admitting they haven't been able to corroborate any sightings of alleged drones over New Jersey.

Lil Durk Accused of Chicago Murder-For-Hire, Alleged Revenge For Slain Brother

Lil Durk's criminal case just got heavier ... the feds say he's too dangerous to be released on bail, pointing to possible links between the Chicago rap star and another alleged murder-for-hire plot.

Durk's legal team has been pushing for bail -- but on Thursday, prosecutors unsealed a warrant from April 2023 that alleges Durk "offer[ed] money for people to kill those responsible for his brother's murder" ... and say this has become his M.O., and may have also led to the January 2022 shooting death of 24-year-old Stephon Mack.

According to the search warrant, Mack was the leader of the Smashville faction of the Gangster Disciples, which the feds say is a rival gang of Durk's OTF's Black Disciples.