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Ryan Seacrest is getting candid about the hardest part of his New Year's Eve hosting gig ... and it has everything to do with his post-ball drop meal.

We caught up with the "American Idol" host in New York City ahead of his annual stint as the host for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" ... where he made it clear he loves leading the countdown to the new year every December 31st.

However, Ryan said there is one downside to his job -- he can't eat until 1:30 AM given his hosting responsibilities.

The FBI is warning pro athletes to be vigilant ... confirming Monday groups of organized thieves are targeting stars' homes in search of high-priced valuables.

The feds issued the alert just a couple days after NBA superstar Luka Doncic became the latest A-lister to have his place broken into ... explaining criminals are hitting residences belonging to big-time players while they're on the road or at games.

"These homes are targeted for burglary due to the perception they may have high-end goods like designer handbags, jewelry, watches, and cash," FBI officials said, according to ABC News.

Jennifer Lopez's ex-boyfriend Casper Smart had some unexpected visitors at his home two days before Christmas ... 'cause TMZ has learned cops showed up and searched the property.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... cops received a tip that Smart had a cannabis grow operation at his L.A. home. They obtained a search warrant and served it just before 9 AM on December 23. We're told Casper and a woman were home at the time.

While searching the property, our sources say officers found a small- to medium-size grow operation at the home.

Some of the biggest celebrities in Hollywood are soaking away 2024 in the final days of the year ... hitting the beach with friends and family -- and, ya gotta see all the fun in the sun!

Model Justine Skye and singer Kelis left little to the imagination in their tiny bikinis ... while Aaron Clancy ripped off his shirt -- revealing the ripped pecs below. While those three stars went solo in their photos, Ludacris splashed around the water with wife Eudoxie Mbouguiengue -- coupled up and laughing together in the shallow surf.

Influencer Alix Earle wore a tiny psychedelic shirt that didn't even cover her bikini top and matching pants while chilling out on a huge yacht ... wide-open blue sea stretching out behind her.

Leonardo DiCaprio is still seriously smitten with girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti ... staying close to the Italian model's side during a beach outing in St. Barts.

Check it out ... the couple, who has been hot and heavy since linking up last year, looked as happy as ever while enjoying some fun in the sun in the Caribbean. Vittoria, who donned a little black bikini and white baseball cap for the beach day, was spotted smiling and laughing with friends while splashing around in the crystal blue water.

It didn't take long for Leo to follow suit ... as he trudged down the beach in a pair of cobalt blue swim trunks and joined his lady in the water. Not only did the Oscar winner take in the scenic sights, but he also got an eyeful of VC's backside -- which was on ample display in her high-rise bikini bottoms.

Donald Trump is not getting off the hook for the $5 million a jury awarded E. Jean Carroll in 2023 after they found Trump liable for sexual abuse ... 'cause a federal court just upheld the judgment.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit made their decision Monday ... explaining the judge did not abuse his discretion when ruling on the evidence of the case.

The court has also denied Trump's request for a new trial. According to CNN, the court also ruled that even if the judge had made mistakes, it's unlikely to have swayed the case enough to warrant a new trial because of the strength of Carroll's evidence.

Mariah Carey might be vibing to some Silk Sonic tones ... 'cause she was out in Aspen with one half of the band -- and, she and Anderson .Paak certainly kept dating rumors alive.

The Queen of Christmas grabbed dinner at Duemani restaurant with the singer-songwriter and other close pals in the popular celebrity holiday spot in Colorado Sunday ... wearing a svelte black dress and a beautiful piece of jewelry wrapped around her neck.

.Paak kept it classy in a long gray coat and fashionable hat ... flashing a winning smile as he exited the restaurant -- while his hand's in hers!

A Texas teenager has been charged with animal cruelty  ... this after cops say she poisoned another student's show goat.

Aubrey Vanlandingham was arrested late last month and charged with cruelty to livestock animals ... after police say they saw security footage of her giving toxic pesticide to a classmate's goat using a drench gun -- a tool generally used to administer medicine to goats and other farm animals.

Prosecutors say the goat -- named Willie -- died about a day after he was allegedly given the toxic pesticide ... experiencing symptoms like convulsions and respiratory distress before ultimately passing away. They allege Vanlandingham did "intentionally and knowingly torture a livestock animal."

SZA has the No. 1 album in the country going into 2025 ... but she focused her attention Monday at the section of her rabid fanbase always talking about her body size!!!

After one of her fan pages posted a now-deleted throwback to the "S.O.S." singer wanderlusting during the 2020 quarantine, another fan remarked on her BBL surgery and weight gain, saying they missed that earlier era of her career ... and that set SZA off.

Like most people, SZA says the COVID-19 epidemic was hard on her, having lost her grandmother, and depression eventually took over, and she was working out a lot and not eating.

Paige DeSorbo and her longtime boyfriend Craig Conover are officially through ... breaking up after three years of dating.

The "Southern Charm" star and influencer announced the news on her "Giggly Squad" podcast ... saying in no uncertain terms that the two are no longer together -- and, she really wasn't expecting it to end.

Listen to the clip yourself ... Paige says she didn't go into the relationship worrying about how it would end -- and, she and Craig have both been navigating their split privately with friends and family.

The Minnesota Vikings' defense certainly had their heads in the game on Sunday ... and they proved that with how they celebrated a big turnover -- by doing a "High School Musical" dance!!

The guys broke out the jig during the first quarter of the Vikes' 27-25 victory over the Green Bay Packers ... when Jerry Tillery forced Josh Jacobs to cough up the ball, which Camryn Bynum recovered.

After the change of possession, the D gathered near the end zone and showed off their rehearsed choreography from the 2006 Disney movie's classic banger, "We're All In This Together."

Bhad Bhabie appears to have had a change of heart and is back with her baby daddy Le Vaughn -- after she said she was breaking up with him for allegedly hooking up with Alabama Barker.

The "Gucci Flip Flops" rapper posted an Instagram video Sunday night, showing her and Le Vaughn enjoying an intimate moment ... with her guy leaning in to kiss her neck. In her post, Bhabie wrote, "Forever my baby," with two heart emojis.

However, Bhabie was singing a very different tune earlier this month when she posted a video on social media blasting Alabama for allegedly linking up with Le Vaughn.

Linda Lavin -- best known for her lead role in the 1970s TV sitcom "Alice" -- has died, TMZ has confirmed.

The actress passed away Sunday in Los Angeles from complications of lung cancer with which she was recently diagnosed, according to her reps.

Lavin began her career in the late '60s on Broadway before heading west in the '70s to Hollywood.

Jerry Jones couldn't have had a more miserable Sunday ... not only did his Cowboys get wrecked by the Eagles -- he also had to take a verbal pounding from Philadelphia fans throughout the blowout loss as well.

Check out some video shot by spectators at Lincoln Financial Field amid Philly's 41-7 beatdown of Dallas ... Birds backers were REALLY giving it to the Cowboys' owner.

As the 82-year-old was trying to watch his squad from a luxury box seat, people clad in green heckled and jeered him. It seemed the chirpin' went on during the entirety of the afternoon, too.

The disturbing trend of celebrity athletes having their homes broken into continued over the weekend ... as Luka Doncic's Dallas-area residence was burglarized.

According to the Mavericks superstar's business manager, Lara Beth Seager, the break-in occurred on Friday night ... as the Mavs were in Phoenix for a game against the Suns.

Thankfully, Seager said in a statement, no one was home at the time of the incident ... and "Luka and his family are safe."

Gal Gadot went through a scary health problem before giving birth to her fourth child, Ori ... saying she had a huge blood clot -- and, she needed emergency surgery to save her life.

The actress shared a photo of her baby girl nursing ... lying back in the hospital bed -- and looking thoroughly exhausted, and she details exactly why in her Instagram caption.

Gadot say this year has been one of the most challenging of her life ... admitting she wrestled with whether to share this story or not -- and, ultimately decided that she should let her heart guide her.