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Stassi Schroeder was left dripping blood after a holiday playtime accident ... in which she got whacked in the face by her daughter dancing around to "Wicked."

The "Vanderpump Rules" star was singing with her daughter, performing the musical's showstopper "Defying Gravity" in their living room ... when 3-year-old Hartford whipped her broom around as Stassi leaned down -- and SS got hit in the face.

With blood dripping down her face, coming from her lips ... Stassi laughed off the moment -- and asked her concerned daughter if she looked like Count Dracula.

Lindsay Arnold is pretty excited for her busty Christmas gift ... a boob job!

The former "Dancing With The Stars" performer revealed she will be going under the knife to get a breast augmentation and a lift.

In a TikTok, Lindsay she she was super stoked for the procedure ... which is happening in about two weeks -- making it close to her 31st birthday on Jan. 11.

12/30 12:24 PM PT -- James Miller, rep for NYS Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association tells TMZ ... "NYSCOPBA’s Executive Board has reviewed the video footage released by the Attorney General regarding the death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility.  What we have witnessed is reprehensible. It is clear to all of us that these actions are a disgrace to our profession and have put everyone inside our facilities at risk. As correction officers and sergeants, we have a duty to protect every person inside a correctional facility. At all times, we must be ready to stop those seeking to do harm, and that includes fellow staff. We, as an organization, stand in complete defiance of the callous disregard for the suffering that we have all witnessed on this video. NYSCOPBA will continue to fulfill its legal obligation to defend all members from all administrative charges, regardless of severity or public outcry. However, as more information becomes readily available, NYSCOPBA must continue to focus its efforts on advocating on behalf of those members who dutifully come to work every day and act with the professionalism and selflessness demanded of them."

Body cam footage of corrections officers brutally beating a restrained inmate -- who died hours later -- has been released by the New York State Attorney General ... showing officers hitting the bloodied man repeatedly.

The video shows Robert Brooks -- an inmate serving a 12-year sentence for first-degree assault -- repeatedly being punched and kicked ... and, one man appears to gag him with a towel.

Videos released by the attorney general's office show one officer repeatedly striking Brooks in his midsection with a shoe as other officers hold him down with his arms behind him. At one point, the officers lift Brooks up by his neck ... he's got blood all over his face and he can't even hold up his own weight.

Olivia Hussey, most well known for playing Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic 1968 drama “Romeo and Juliet," has died.

The actress passed away Friday at her home surrounded by family, according to a lengthy post on her Instagram page ... but her cause of death was not revealed.

The sad IG announcement read in part ... "Olivia was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her."

Selena Gomez and fiancé Benny Blanco once again made it clear they are very much in love ... this time packing on the holiday PDA just 2 weeks after their engagement.

Sporting her enormous rock from Benny, the couple loved up on a comfy chair ... passionately smooching -- with the caption ... "Hope everyone had a lovely holiday!"

Seems the PDA pic was snapped Wednesday in New York ... when the lovebirds were spotted at author Jake Cohen's Hanukkah celebration, since they are rockin' the same cozy outfits.

New technology could transform the way our legal system works ... because a judge in Florida put on a virtual reality headset to get a better sense of a defendant's testimony.

Attorney Ken Padowitz is using VR to defend his client in a criminal case, and he joined us on "TMZ Live" to explain how the fancy tech is being introduced to the legal system.

Ken's client is Miguel Albisu ... the guy owns a wedding venue in Florida and is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Albisu brandished a gun at a wedding reception, but says he was acting in self-defense after some of the attendees started getting rowdy.

Avert your eyes and ears, Bills Mafia ... NFL legend Rod Woodson tells TMZ Sports Lamar Jackson is the MVP this year -- not Josh Allen.

According to the former Baltimore Ravens defensive back, it's not particularly close, either.

"It's no question in my head," the Hall of Famer said this week, "Lamar Jackson is the MVP."

The tables have turned in the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni feud, for sure, and Luigi Mangione continues to garner support. So we gotta ask ...

The rich and famous are hightailing it out of Hollywood and hittin' photogenic spots all over the world ... must be nice! Lucky for you, come live vicariously with these idyllic snapshots we're throwin' your way!

The Biebers, Justin and Hailey, enjoyed some alone time as new parents and snapped a sunny selfie in Costa Rica 😎 ... Karol G turned up in Tahiti with a smokin' bikini snap!

Taking a t/o from her talk show duties, Drew Barrymore hit Singapore and shared some sweet snaps immersing herself in the culture and enjoying the delicious food.

Jameela Jamil is speaking out against celebrities using Ozempic to lose weight ... and she says it's setting a bad example for the next generation.

The actress/model just unloaded on Hollywood's use of the diabetes medication, which lots of folks are using to shed pounds fast.

Jameela says of Ozempic ... "The amount of people in my industry just taking it to go from slim to super skinny, to finally achieve the obedient waif physique to fit the obedient sample sizes.... has been hard to watch. Especially for those of us who have fought off eating disorders. Who are they really doing it for?"

Nick Cannon is 'Wild 'n Out' in the snow, but can you dive into the pics, find the discreet changes and go with his flow? It's now on you to unmask this celeb's hidden gems!

The hot zaddy cooled off during his winter holiday vacay in Aspen, Colorado and was photographed sportin' some winter swag. Mr. Cannon donned an orange puffer coat, black cargo pants and some Timbs ...

Put your best foot forward and see if you can lace up the sneaky switch-ups ... You've got this!

11:03 AM PT -- OG Maco's family has released a statement, summarizing the rapper's life and career as a "testament to resilience, creativity and boundless love."

OG Maco passed away last night surrounded by family in a Los Angeles hospital, TMZ Hip Hop has learned.

The "U Guessed It" rapper had been hospitalized since December 12 after suffering a gunshot wound to the head. Sources close to the situation tell us Maco's coma took a turn and he went into critical condition, and he was unable to be revived.

Doctors had been struggling to get a proper brain scan in attempts to flush out all the toxins in Maco's system since he was admitted earlier in the month.

Donald Trump is urging the Supreme Court to pause the upcoming TikTok ban.

A new law is set to go into effect Jan. 19 -- the day before Trump is inaugurated for his second presidency -- and it requires TikTok be sold by its Chinese parent company or be shut down.

Trump's lawyer, John Sauer, filed a brief Friday saying DJT requests SCOTUS consider delaying the upcoming change ... at least until Trump is in office.

J.D. Vance is a long way from Donald Trump's golf courses and Mar-a-Lago ... because he's on a snow-covered mountain in Colorado.

The Vice President-elect hit the slopes in Aspen on Friday ... with his family and a Secret Service security detail in tow.

J.D. was covered head to toe in skiing gear for the occasion ... ski mask, helmet, goggles, gloves, the whole nine yards.

Whitney Cummings may not know Justin Baldoni personally ... but that sure didn't stop her from opining that she knows his type -- and she thinks there were clearly warning signs that align with allegations in Blake Lively's recently filed complaint.

Here's the deal ... Blake sued costar Baldoni for sexual harassment and alleged he took part in a coordinated effort to destroy her reputation ... all stemming from their work together on "It Ends with Us."

Since news of the shocking complaint broke ... Justin has been dropped by his talent agency ... and a number of stars -- including SAG and Sony Pictures -- have expressed strong support for BL.

Sports broadcasting legend Greg Gumbel has died.

The longtime studio host's family said in a statement to CBS on Friday "he passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer."

They added, "Greg approached his illness like one would expect he would, with stoicism, grace, and positivity. He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten."