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Liam Payne's drug use had him "close to death" on multiple occasions ... long before his fatal fall from a hotel balcony in Argentina ... at least according to his friend, Roger Nores.

In new legal documents from Argentina, obtained by TMZ, Nores recalls Liam's drug issues ... claiming the late One Direction singer had to be revived two times in as many years.

Nores is charged with abandoning Liam before his fatal fall back in October, and he's defending himself against criminal charges here ... by talking about Liam's drug habit.

SZA promised fans they'd be digging into her new "Lana" deluxe on Friday morning ... the project was released a little tardy this afternoon -- but they made it to the finish line!!!

The superstar singer had been giving fans breadcrumb updates since yesterday that she was feverishly working on the mix -- and the process had to be perfect!!!

The video for her new "Drive" single was released last night but fans were left hanging in the dark ... until Top Dawg Entertainment's President Punch stepped in!!!

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This year, Hanukkah kicks off the same day as Christmas, but Jewish families get to carry the celebration through the new year before the holiday wraps up on January 2, 2025.

Now, you can fill those "Eight Crazy Nights," as Adam Sandler dubbed the Festival of Lights, with everything you need to honor and commemorate the Miracle of Hanukkah from Amazon.

This holiday selection features the perfect gifts for your friends and loved ones, as well as stunning Menorahs, candles, and even a serving set for latkes to ensure this year's Hanukkah is a celebration to remember.

There's no Hanukkah without these traditional -- and delicious -- Chocolate Gelt Blue & Silver Coins in Mesh Bags. You'll want to get them out before the first lighting of the Menorah or just to see how long you can hold out before digging into the delicious Kosher-certified chocolate.

Comedian Corey Holcomb is being accused of punching another comic in the face outside a club earlier this month ... and, it's apparently all over a longstanding feud.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... comedian Cristina Payne was hanging outside the Hollywood Improv comedy club earlier this month when witnesses say Corey came up and started screaming at her and her friend.

Our sources say they were told Corey threatened to punch Cristina in the face ... so a man at the club that night got in between the two. Corey then allegedly swung over the man and hit Payne square in the face.

Selena Gomez can't stop sharing photos of her engagement ring ... and it looks like Benny Blanco really hit a home run here.

The "Only Murders in the Building" star posted a couple new looks at the huge rock on her finger Thursday, gushing over the bling on her Instagram story.

Selena announced her engagement to Benny a little over a week ago, and she's apologizing for continuing to harp on the ring, explaining ... "Sorry last post... I've just dreamed of this moment my whole life".

Talk about decking the halls ... and the workplace, 'cause Christmas came a little early at the TMZ office, with everyone sporting their favorite festive sweaters to spice up the workday.

When we say the TMZ crew knows how to slay a cheery look, we mean it -- just peep these pics! We’ve got everything from cheeky Christmas slogans and wild designs to grins so big, they could only come from the holiday spirit.

TMZ’s Sports desk swapped out the high-octane energy for some pure cold-weather coziness, and Lucas made sure to be the brightest star in the room -- literally -- with his sweater decked out in twinkling lights.

Britney Spears has a new bed companion ... no, not a model with rock-hard abs -- it's actually a stuffed rabbit she brought back from Mexico.

The singer-songwriter left Cabo, Mexico to get back to Los Angeles Thursday -- bringing her new furry friend back from south of the border.

She's holding her new pal tight in Mexico -- covering up most of her face with it while adding a black hat and dark sunglasses to her look.

Rey Misterio Sr. -- legendary wrestler and uncle to WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio -- has passed away at the age of 66, his family announced Friday.

The news was shared by the son of Misterio Sr. -- real name Miguel Ángel López Díaz -- on social media. Details surrounding his death were not immediately made available.

Misterio Sr. was one of the top stars in the Mexican wrestling scene, making his debut in January 1976. He famously came stateside for a matchup at WCW Starrcade back in 1990 -- teaming up with Konnan.

Mauricio Umansky gets around like a record ... because he's got another woman by his side in Aspen -- and it's someone new!!!

The reality television star was joined at the hip Thursday with his latest companion, Eryl Masters ... and they made a couple stops around town together, including at a polo match.

As you can see, Mauricio is chatting up Eryl at the sporting event ... and it looks like he just blew her mind. Hold on to that cowboy hat!

Rihanna’s dropping a holiday snack hack for all the soccer moms -- a snack that's both bougie and budget-friendly... depending on who’s paying!

The Fenty Beauty entrepreneur dropped a hilarious IG video Thursday ... where she flexed with her caviar while her friend brought a plate of chicken nuggets to the table, creating the ultimate "chicken nugget caviar" combo.

The video is pure gold -- just two pals having a blast, with RiRi spreading her luxurious caviar on her friend's budget-friendly chicken nuggets like it’s no big deal.

The lawyer for numerous Diddy accusers is firing back at Jay-Z and his team's allegations of misconduct ... calling their demand for sanctions against him "frivolous" -- and saying the star is just trying to intimidate his client and himself.

Tony Buzbee filed a response Friday to Jay-Z and his team's recent filing ... claiming their justification for having him sanctioned falls on tiny inconsistencies in a person's story from nearly 25 years ago -- when the "Jane Doe" was just a child.

Buzbee says that Jay's side is trying to use a simple dispute of facts as proof that his client's allegation of rape is all BS ... and, his threat against Buzbee himself is just another instance of "bullying."

Kelly Clarkson is serving up holiday hits with a side of Christmas shade for her ex, Brandon Blackstock ... all while hyping her album, "When Christmas Comes Around… Again."

The singer dropped an "official album visualizer" on YouTube Thursday, and let’s just say it’s a not-so-subtle holiday roast. The clip features four stockings hanging over a fireplace -- one labeled "Mom," two for her kids, River and Remy, and the last one? A big, bold "Nope."

The shady stocking had fans cracking up in the comments, and let’s be real -- it perfectly sums up where Kelly stands with Brandon, two years after their divorce settlement wrapped up.

Karl-Anthony Towns' return to Minnesota was interrupted by a couple of models who stormed the court in the middle of the game ... and as it turns out, this wasn't their first time causing chaos at a sporting event in the past week.

The moment went down two minutes before halftime on Thursday -- after the Knicks called for a timeout, two women in white jerseys bolted from their good seats and attempted to sprint onto the hardwood.

TMZ Sports has learned the ladies in question are Toochi Kash and Amberghini -- the same pair who rushed the field at Levi's Stadium when the San Francisco 49ers hosted the L.A. Rams.

No one does Christmas quite like the Kardashian-Jenner crew ... and Kim Kardashian made sure all eyes were on her as she sleighed her way into the holiday season with a festive family outing!

Kim turned heads -- and maybe broke a few necks -- rocking a sizzling cherry-red leather zip-up dress with a daringly low neckline that left little to the imagination as she limped her way into Casa Vega in Sherman Oaks in L.A. Thursday with her broken foot.

Kim’s been rocking that injury for a while now, but let’s be honest -- it hasn’t slowed her down one bit. For this outing, she paired her holiday glam with a black medical boot and even brought along her trusty mobility scooter for backup, adorned with garland.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Robert Downey Jr. walk into a restaurant ... there's no punch line here -- 'cause it really happened Thursday night!

The three Oscar winners all hit up Giorgio Baldi -- a fancy Italian spot in Santa Monica ... with the Roberts enjoying a night out with their significant others and Leo rolling in solo.

All three men dressed casually ... nice jackets and T-shirts -- nobody went full suit. De Niro and Downey were easily identifiable, not covering up at all -- while Leo wore his usual hat and mask to avoid giving photogs a shot of his face.

7:30 AM -- Haliey Welch addressed the crypto controversy in an X post Friday ... expressing her serious commitment to cooperating with the legal team, assisting those impacted, and helping uncover the truth while holding the responsible parties accountable. She encourages affected individuals to contact Burwick Law.

Haliey Welch's crypto controversy is far from over ... we've learned investors have sued those behind the launch after it infamously lost most of its value in one day.

In new court documents obtained by TMZ ... investors in Welch's Memecoin, known as "$HAWK token," have accused Tuah The Moon Foundation -- an organization located in the Cayman Islands that collected money from the sale -- creator OverHere Ltd., executive Clinton So, and promoter Alex Larson Schultz of unlawfully promoting and selling cryptocurrency that was allegedly never properly registered.

Welch, whose big success stems from her podcast Talk Tuah which is on betting platform, Betr, owned by Jake Paul and Joey Levy, herself is not directly named as a defendant in the suit.