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Gayle King is thanking Stephen Colbert and Oprah Winfrey for providing the entertainment at her surprise birthday party ... telling us their dance moves totally made her night.

We got Gayle in New York City on Tuesday and our photog asked her about last week's big bash, which was packed with celebs.

Gayle says she was totally surprised when her best friends surprised her with a birthday party at Ci Siamo restaurant in Manhattan ... she thought she was going to a holiday party.

Diddy's alleged mule, Brendan Paul, is off the hook in his felony drug case in Florida ... because all the charges have been dropped, TMZ has confirmed.

State prosecutors officially dismissed the charges against Paul Tuesday because he completed a pretrial diversion program ... according to his attorney, Brian Bieber.

Meanwhile, federal sources tell TMZ ... Paul did NOT strike a deal with federal prosecutors in the Diddy case.

Cardi B had zero tolerance for BS -- serving a spicy clapback to a fan who came at her with an unprovoked rude comment.

Check out this video -- Cardi was happily posing with a fan from her SUV outside Miami’s Booby Trap On The River, a strip club, in the early hours of Saturday. But then, out of nowhere, someone off-camera yelled, "Imma show you how much I hate you" -- and cue the rapper's instant mood switch from smiles to daggers.

Cardi heard the hater loud and clear, and she didn't let it slide, hopping out of the ride to confront them face to face.

5:07 PM PT -- Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Megan Thee Stallion's legal team has more proof connecting Tory and the blogger who's been bashing MTS. We're told they've obtained financial records of a handful of payments Tory's father allegedly made to Elizabeth Milagro Cooper between October 2020 and March 2022, and totaling $3,000.

We're told Megan's attorneys will bringing receipts to court ... for the restraining order case, and also for the lawsuit she filed against Cooper.

Tory Lanez being in prison isn't stopping his harassment of Megan Thee Stallion ... at least according to her, so, now she's back in court to battle him once again.

Megan filed a request for a restraining order Tuesday, detailing for the judge several months of abuse she's endured from Tory ... who, of course, is serving a 10-year sentence in California for shooting at Megan's feet back in 2020.

According to the docs, Megan says Tory's got an army of bloggers who he employs to spread defamatory statements about her -- including a woman named Elizabeth Milagro Cooper, who Meg actually sued a couple months ago.

Natalie Rupnow, the 15-year-old girl police identified as the Wisconsin school shooter who killed a student and a teacher in a deadly rampage, looks like she knew how to handle a firearm ... at least according to the first photos to surface of her online.

In one photo, shared on her father's Facebook page, you see Natalie at a gun range ... and she's aiming at a clay pigeon with a shotgun.

Natalie is wearing a shirt featuring the German rock band KMFDM ... which is interesting, because Columbine school shooter Eric Harris was super into the band.

James Kennedy is breaking his silence after domestic violence arrest ... saying he's going to take time off from work to focus on himself.

In a statement posted on his Instagram on Tuesday ... the "Vanderpump Rules" alum says, "I am committed to making meaningful changes in my life. I am taking time to focus on my sobriety, personal growth, and being present for my loved ones."

James adds ... "Navigating challenging moments is not easy, but I am determined to learn, grow, and move forward with the incredible support system around me."

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Tuesday Luigi Mangione has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

It's unusual to be charged with first-degree murder in the state of New York -- the charge is usually reserved for cases involving the killing of law enforcement officers, serial killers, and for acts of terrorism. Mangione had been facing a preliminary charge of second-degree murder after he was arrested last week.

First-degree murder sentences typically involve life without parole due to the element of premeditated intent. In contrast, second-degree murder might result in a 15-year-to-life sentence, where parole might be an eventual possibility.

'Tis the season for uninvited visitors -- just ask Kendall Jenner.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ a man showed up at Kendall's Los Angeles-area gated community last week. The man told guards at the gate that Kendall had invited him to come over ... and the guards immediately contacted the model's security team.

Her security called Kendall, who was out of town, and she told them she was not expecting anyone, and did not know the man at the gate.

Christmastime is here ... and the biggest names in K-pop are already proudly displaying just how jolly they can be this holiday season!!

"Killin' Me Good" singer Jihyo clearly knows Santa's making a list and checking it TWICE -- 'cause she proudly struck a pose with her decked-out tree ... just like NCT leader Taeyong, RIIZE's Anton and ITZY frontwoman Yeji.

The Super Ladies of (G)I-DLE -- Minnie, Miyeon, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua -- channeled their inner Mrs. Claus together ... with matching red and white outfits to boot.

Bianca Censori's a woman of few words -- and few clothes -- but when she does decide to cover up, she’s clearly taking some style notes from Kim Kardashian's playbook.

Check out these pics ... Bianca was strutting around L.A. Monday in a sultry leather coat, cinched at the waist to flaunt those curves -- definitely channeling a classic move by her man Kanye West's ex-wife.

Bianca was in full glam mode -- cruising through L.A. in sky-high stilettos, slicked-back hair, and shades on, even though it was dark outside.

1:35 PM PT -- In the Cook County, Illinois petition for dissolution obtained by TMZ ... the document states the couple has a prenuptial agreement. The kids currently live with Kirsten Corley, who cites irreconcilable differences. She's seeking child support in an amount that's in the best interests of the kids -- and waives maintenance.

Chance The Rapper's wife is officially cutting the cord when it comes to their marriage ... because she filed for divorce.

Chance's wife, Kirsten Corley, beelined it to court Friday and filed for divorce after 5 years of marriage ... according to online records.

The estranged couple previously announced their separation back in April, when they planned to get divorced ... and now Kirsten appears to have made the first move.

Anna Duggar has kept herself under the radar for the past two years since her husband Josh was sentenced to a stiff prison term for possessing child porn -- but she's now resurfaced, looking happier than ever -- and still wearing her wedding ring.

Check out video obtained by TMZ ... Anna seems at ease as she walks from her parked vehicle with a young woman to watch one of her sons play basketball at his school in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

As you can see, Anna flashes her wedding band while adjusting her coat, indicating she's still got Josh's back despite him serving a 12-year sentence in federal prison.

Beyoncé stands alone on the Diamond & Platinum throne in the music industry ... the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced Tuesday she has the most certified titles for any female artist, EVER!!!

Credit Queen Bey's latest "Cowboy Carter" for helping push her over the edge with 103 total certifications ... the album is platinum, its lead single "Texas Hold 'Em" is double Platinum, and "16 Carriages" is also Gold.

Her 2008 "I Am Sasha Fierce," and smashes "Single Ladies" and "Halo" are a cut above Diamond with 11X apiece, on top of dozens of other certifications from all her solo albums ... including 2013's self-titled LP and "Lemonade," on top of new plaques from classic singles such as "Best Thing I Never Had," "Sorry" and "Run The World (Girls)."

3:27 PM PT -- Nima Momeni's attorney Bradford Cohen tells TMZ … Momeni will be appealing, and "We believe there is enough error during the trial to afford him a good chance at a retrial."

Cohen asserts the state's attorney had to "overcharge the defendant" due to rampant crime in San Francisco, saying ... "It's disappointing that after seeing a video in which it proved that the state's witness, Bo Mohazzabi, was a liar, and additionally showed what appears to be Bob Lee holding a knife and snorting a substance off of it, that they came back with 2nd-degree murder."

San Francisco jurors found the man accused of killing the founder of Cash App guilty of murder Tuesday ... following a 6-week trial featuring conflicting testimony about drugs and revenge.

Nima Momeni was found guilty of second-degree murder after the jury deliberated for 7 days. The jury reached the verdict Monday night, but it was not read in court until this morning.

The founder of Cash App, 43-year-old Bob Lee, was stabbed to death in April 2023 under the Bay Bridge in San Francisco. He was stabbed 3 times, including through his heart, with a paring knife ... and he managed to call 911 before he died later in a hospital.

Terrified students at the Wisconsin school where 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow opened fire are now speaking out, recalling the fear they felt as the tragic event unfolded.

Check out the video -- one little boy bravely told CNN several people started crying during the chaos at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, WI, on Monday as they had to wait for the police to arrive ... before being escorted out of the school to the church.

Heartbreakingly, the boy added that he was super scared and just wanted to know why the shooter did what she did.

Kim Kardashian is earning props from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy for her advocacy, which he says played a key role in his decision to release prisoner Dawn Jackson ... after she served 25 years for fatally stabbing a man she claimed was sexually abusing her.

Governor Murphy, who commuted Jackson’s 30-year sentence by 5 years, thanked Kim for bringing attention to the case ... explaining in an X post Monday that after reviewing the "unimaginable trauma and sexual abuse" Dawn faced, he felt her original sentence was way too harsh.

Murphy not only shared an article about Kim’s role in helping Dawn, he also highlighted that Dawn took responsibility for her actions and served her time without further incidents. He made it clear -- it was time for her to get the second chance she truly deserved.