TMZ TV HOT TAKE Ariana Sort of Apologizes To Elvira

Ariana Grande seems to be throwing shade at Elvira in an apology about a perceived diss from back in the day ... at least that's the way we're interpreting things.

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On "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles dove into Ariana's apology to Elvira ... and, when you really break it down, it's not the greatest apology we've ever seen.

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Amber Rose Addresses 'College Hill' Brawl ... Talkers Can't Back It Up!!!

Amber Rose speaks softly and carries a big right hook ... 'cause she was asked about her brawl with Joseline Hernandez on "College Hill: Celebrity Edition" -- and, she chose not to talk trash directly.

The model hosted a birthday bash with a Halloween theme Saturday ... complete with a red carpet where she took questions -- including one about the now infamous fight between her and Hernandez on 'College Hill' in 2023.

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When asked about the recent footage that came out showing she didn't take a beating like many believed she had, Amber -- dressed like Marie Antoinette -- responds cooly that she's from South Philadelphia ... so, she knows how to brawl.

Young Thug We All Bruddas, Drake, Future, Metro Music Sucks Without Us!!!

Young Thug wasn't loving the 2024 Rap Wars -- he just broke focus from his RICO case to convince Drake, Future and Metro Boomin to patch things up!!!

The embattled YSL rapper hasn't posted much during his controversial trial but made his presence felt on Friday when he randomly pled to the ex-friends ... "We all bruddas. Music ain't the same without us collabin."

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THE GANG'S ALL HERE
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Thugga's advice probably would have been useful when things between everyone got nuclear ... remember diss tracks flew like fireworks all summer long before Kendrick Lamar emerged with one of the biggest years of his career.

Benzino Eminem & I Should Be Friends, Diss Songs Done ... As For Coi Dating Trippie Redd 😬

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Benzino and Eminem were among the first participators of the diss track-throwin' 2024 Rap Wars that saw Megan Thee Stallion vs. Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake, and beyond ... but Benzino says he's serious about burying the beef. FOREVER.

He thinks it makes all the sense in the world for him and Eminem to be friends ... they're both in their golden years and need to break bread one good time for the culture, of course.

Benzino tells TMZ Hip Hop he was serious about the passionate congratulations he showered on Em in light of news Slim Shady's daughter Hailie Jade is expecting her first child.

Marilyn Manson New Evidence in Alleged Sexual Misconduct Case ... L.A. District Attorney Says

Marilyn Manson may still face charges for alleged sexual misconduct ... with the L.A. District Attorney saying new evidence has recently emerged in the case.

Los Angeles County D.A. George Gascón released a statement Thursday ... saying prosecutors in the D.A.'s Sex Crimes Division are reviewing new leads and additional evidence that have come to their attention from the L.A. County Sheriff's Department.

While he didn't provide any details, Gascón adds senior staffers are meeting with accusers in this case before they make a filing decision. He did note he isn't meeting with them personally though ... saying it would be inappropriate for him, as D.A., to do so during the investigation.

Tyler, The Creator Man, F*** Elon!!! Goes Nuclear On Previous Electric Praise

Tyler, The Creator had a change of heart -- and change of transmission -- toward Elon Musk during a recent performance, dissing the Tesla CEO in front of thousands of fans!!!

The Grammy winner shut down ACL Festival 2024 last weekend, and folks captured his new rendition of the 2017 "Flower Boy" track "911/Mr. Lonely" ... Tyler flipped the lyrics from "Sucks you can't gas me up / Shout out to Elon" to simply say "F*** Elon!!!"

He didn't miss a beat or slip up the delivery ... the lyric switch could have been pre-planned -- or Tyler meant it with every fiber of his soul in the moment!!!

Taylor Swift Hugs Brittany Mahomes At Chiefs Game ... No Issues Between Us

Taylor Swift put to rest rumors she and Brittany Mahomes were on the outs during Monday night's Kansas City Chiefs game against the New Orleans Saints.

The pop star was strolling through a walkway at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City when she bumped into her pregnant buddy, Brittany, and the two embraced in a huge hug.

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Check out the video ... after their warm greeting, Taylor and Brittany were all smiles as they briefly chatted before going their separate ways while the crowd cheered and shot cell phone footage of the encounter.

DDG On The Rampage After Halle Breakup ... Promises To Take Down Budden

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DDG seems to have plenty of time now that his relationship with Halle Bailey has hit the wall ... he's responding to any and everyone who has an opinion -- especially when it comes to Joe Budden!!!

Joe torched DDG's entire existence while reacting to the split, claiming he only knew of DDG for being leeched to "The Little Mermaid" actress ... and now DDG is promising to use all his digital reach to make Joe and his co-hosts live an Internet hell!!!

On Sunday, DDG turned his reach into overdrive on "No Ordinary Podcast" and ripped into Budden for celebrating his breakup, and vowed to surpass the 'Joe Budden Podcast's legacy.

Drake Watch Out for Backstabbing Friends!!! Complains Amid Kendrick Feud

Drake appears to be "In His Feelings" about his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar ... publicly complaining about fake friends amid the drama.

The rapper grabbed the mic at Tyrone Edwards' Nostalgia Party in Toronto Saturday evening ... where he lamented about being dropped by flip-flopping pals.

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He noted ... "My real friends are definitely in the building. But, I’m going to tell you, you’re going to come to a point in life where people you thought were friends, or people you thought were close to you, they might switch up."

Jaylen Brown Ice Spice 'Fart' Worst Song Ever Just An Opinion But I Don't Agree, Says Bay Swag

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Jaylen Brown stirred up a stink online with Ice Spice's Munchkins fanbase when he declared her "Think U The S**t (Fart)" song was the worst flood of diarrhea hip hop music ever experienced ... a comment on par for the opinions and buttholes equation, claims "Fisherrr" rapper Bay Swag!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Bay Swag in NYC earlier this week ... he, Ice Spice and Cash Cobain helped spread the sexy drill movement with the "Fisherrr (Remix)" earlier this year, which marches to the same drum as Ice's "Fart."

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Of course, that means nothing to the 2024 NBA Finals MVP ... JB says Ice's pooting was the first song that came to mind ... and Bay Swag tells us JB has a right to feel that way, even if he doesn't agree.

Wendy Williams I Called It Years Ago About Diddy ... Cassie Video Is 'Horrific'

Wendy Williams is finally weighing in on all the Diddy drama -- and her views are pretty much what you would expect from the former talk show host who was always judgmental of the Bad Boy Records CEO.

Wendy gave an interview Tuesday to the Daily Mail in which she said many people have approached her since Diddy's arrest about two weeks ago to give her credit for calling out the music mogul for his alleged criminal wrongdoing.

She said, "What is really weird is that I have been told by so many people -- 'Wendy you called it' -- including some people from my family who have said the same."

Angelina Jolie Signs 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' Poster ... Can't Escape Brad!!!

"Brangelina" might be long gone ... but Angelina Jolie’s still keeping the "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" hype alive for die-hard fans, despite being on very bitter terms with her ex.

The actress was hyping up her new move "Maria" at the New York Film Festival Monday night, where she stopped to sign a poster for the 2005 flick that kicked off her romance with Brad Pitt -- even though they've been locked in a messy divorce battle since 2016.

Angelina didn’t seem too thrilled about signing that poster -- and honestly, who can blame her? The poster was rolled up, so she didn’t have to take a trip down memory lane to happier times, or even look at Brad’s face.

Lil Pump Wears 'F*** Talor Swift' T-Shirt ... Over Kamala Harris Endorsement

Lil Pump is continuing his attacks on Taylor Swift for endorsing Kamala Harris for president -- sporting a new t-shirt with a not-so-subtle message.

The rapper -- and avid Donald Trump supporter -- uploaded a pic to Instagram Saturday, showing him and a fan in white shirts with red lettering that spelled out the words, "F*** Talor Swift."

Knowing Pump, the misspelling of Taylor's first name was totally on purpose to troll her even more. The photo appears to have been taken in Hong Kong, where Pump is currently on his world tour with a concert scheduled for Sunday night.

Jason Martin West Coast Disrespect Ends NOW 🙅🏾‍♂️ Aims Fiery Diss At Kendrick Haters

Jason Martin is responding to the last 24 hours of post-Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake madness and raging war for the West Coast ... Toronto rapper Top5, Adin Ross, Akademiks -- all challengers are welcomed!!!

On Friday, JM fired off the song "Kill Switch" -- boosted by fellow Cali artists Daz Dillinger and MyGuyMars -- warning everyone that it's "on onsite" and closed the song echoing Kendrick's "Euphoria" commentary about outsiders emulating their culture.

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The song comes directly after the threats hurled in a recent livestream hosted by Ak and Adin to welcome Top5 home.

Blac Chyna Mom Tears Into Twin Hector's Lawsuit ... I Beat Your Motherf***in' Ass, Not Her!!!

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Blac Chyna's mom, Tokyo Toni, is calling foul on her daughter's ex-BF Twin Hector's allegations ... saying she was the one who left him with gnarly injuries ... not Blac, as he claims in his lawsuit.

Tokyo is fired up in a social media video as she declares she was the one who "beat his motherf***in' ass" -- adding she had warned Hector she'd be rolling into L.A. specifically to settle the score for messing with her and Blac.

Tokyo is fired up, taking major offense to Hector’s claim that Blac was the one who did him dirty ... straight-up saying it makes zero sense, especially since Blac’s petite in stature.

Megyn Kelly 'Where Are Your Balls,' Zach Bryan??? Slams Singer's Taylor Swift Apology

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Megyn Kelly doesn't think Zach Bryan is a "real" man after the country singer fled from social media in the wake of making controversial comments about Taylor Swift.

During Thursday's broadcast of her SiriusXM podcast, "The Megyn Kelly Show," the conservative commentator weighed in on the "Bad Blood" instigated by Bryan ... when he infuriated Swifties by suggesting Kanye "Ye" West is better than Taylor.

Kelly made it clear she was less than impressed with the country star's apologetic handling of the controversy, commenting on her show ... "Oh my God, I’m sorry, Zach Bryan, where are your balls? Mankind would like to know."