Ariana Madix Smoochin' New Man at Coachella ... Amid Scandoval Fallout

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3:42 PM PT -- Ariana and her new Coachella arm candy are doing more than just dance -- they're straight up making out ... which seems to signal that she has, indeed, turned the page.

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Check out this footage, obtained by TMZ, that shows AM and Daniel locking lips in the dark of night ... during what seems to be one the final sets of the evening. They're totally in sync with one another, and eventually you see Ari wrap her arms around this fella.

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Sure enough, he goes in for the kiss ... not just once, but at least twice it seems. And yes, she certainly kisses him back -- pretty passionately, too.

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We'll see if this is more than just a little Coachella fling ... Day 3's wrapping up here soon.

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Ariana Madix seems to have moved on from Tom Sandoval with a new man -- getting awfully close and cozy with him down at Coachella ... and not trying to hide it either.

The "Vanderpump Rules" star is out in the desert with a bunch of other stars this weekend, and she's been documenting what she's been up to -- but, more importantly, who she's with ... and it looks like she's been hanging out a lot with some fitness trainer dude.

His name is Daniel Wai ... and he's all over Ariana's IG Story. Likewise, she's all over his as well -- and they were dancing the night away for Day 2 ... even posing for a sweet selfie.

Looks like Dan's rolling with her crew of friends, but in any case -- they definitely seem to be an item. Ariana threw up a photo earlier on Friday that showed her holding hands with someone ... and while you can't see the person's face, all signs point to Danny Boy.

The guy's got a somewhat decent social media presence -- about 15,000 followers -- and he's certainly about his craft ... with tons of clips and pics of him working out in the gym.

Meanwhile, we actually know what Tom was up to this weekend ... or at least on Friday. The dude was out at the NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center ... which was basically a big music showcase, where artists could peruse equipment and instruments, and connect with other fellow enthusiasts. As you can see, Tom was worming his way around.

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No sign of Raquel Leviss anywhere ... but he seems to be enjoying himself as well. Of course, we've seen him get a move on with his life ... refocusing on his band and touring.

So ... all's well that ends well???

Originally Published -- 2:02 PM PT

Leonardo DiCaprio Chill w/ Bradley Cooper's Ex Cozying up to Irina at Coachella!!!

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11:50 AM PT -- As it turns out, this hot brunette that's leaning up against Leo isn't just any Coachella flower girl ... it's actually Bradley Cooper's ex and baby mama, Irina Shayk.

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There was a passing resemblance from the photo alone, but upon further examination ... there's now no doubt this is her. For one, we know she's out there in the desert right now -- courtesy of her Instagram. And two ... she did a little shoot earlier in the day with this blonde friend of hers -- fellow fashion model Stella Maxwell -- and they're sporting similar looks.

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In fact, if you look close ... you can see Irina is rocking the same floral-pattern top and big loop earrings in both the day shoot and her nighttime hangout with Leo. Not too much PDA that we can see between them, but she certainly looks comfortable ... as does LDC.

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As far as we know, Irina is single ... and seemingly ready to mingle. She's got the kid with Brad, but wasn't on mommy duty this weekend. Of course, Leo's unattached right now too.

Leonardo DiCaprio was back in the desert this weekend trying to be as low-key as possible -- but his typical incognito look gave him away ... as did the 2 beauties he was hanging with.

The actor was spotted out and about late Saturday night and early into the wee hours of Sunday as Day 2 at Coachella came to a close. While the Empire Polo Club might've closed its gates following the headliners' sets ... there was another party to hit right next door.

Of course, we're talking about Levi's and Tequila Don Julio's Neon Carnival -- which was hosted just a stone's throw away at the Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, CA ... basically, a mini-Coachella.

As we just mentioned ... Leo was in good company -- hanging out with a couple of young women as they all got nice and snug amid the packed crowd. LDC was rocking his usual black baseball cap and COVID-friendly face mask ... which he pulled down in this rare instance. He also eventually lifted his head enough to see that gorgeous face of his.

Hey, bud! Good to see ya.

Looks like DiCaprio was with some friends for this outing too -- and by the looks of his smile ... he was having a ball. Remember, he's a Coachella regular ... having made appearances for the past several years -- and he's usually rolling with a hottie or two.

While he may have been the biggest star on the scene Saturday ... he was far from the only famous person hitting up the Neon Carnival on the late night -- there were lots of others.

Just to give a sense of who else popped in ... Lil Nas X, Janelle Monae, Camila Cabello, Metro Boomin, Lil Baby, Future, Teyana Taylor, Shay Mitchell, Anderson .Paak, Coi Leray, Olivia Culpo, Glorilla, Yo Gotti ... and a helluva lot more. A who's who, really.

Now the real question ... who's Leo chatting up though??? 👀

Originally Published -- 10:49 AM PT

Coachella Day 2 Acrobat Crashes to Stage ... Woman is Motionless, Paramedics Rush to Help

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Day 2 of Coachella had a terrifying incident when an acrobat fell from high above the stage and crashed in a heap upon the ground.

The acrobat was performing for around 5 minutes when her leg appeared to slip, causing her to slam to the ground, between 2 speakers. It's unclear if she suffered an injury in the air or simply lost her grip on the aerial silks.

The woman was motionless as members of the acrobatic team scrambled to help her. She had no movement at all.

Paramedics arrived quickly and placed her on a backboard. She appeared to blink as they took her away, which is good news.

The crowd was stunned, with some folks trying to get the DJ to stop playing music. A young girl was so traumatized by what she saw, she fainted.

No word on the condition of the acrobat.

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Coachella Day 2 New Day ... Same High-Key Hotness!

The California desert doubled down on the second day of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival and didn't show any signs of slowing as some of the biggest names in Hollywood charged head first into a Saturday filled with sexy parties, mind-melting music from BLACKPINK, Rosalia, Charli XCX ... and epic friends.

Storm Reid brought a slinky top and braids to the exclusive Revolve party, while "Too Hot To Handle" babe Kayla Rich got tied up in a string bikini and some cut-off jeans. GloRilla gave Indio a sneak peek into her Sunday performance with a psychedelic two-piece to have you drooling for #GloChella!

The parties were full steam ahead as all the biggest brands made their mark on influencers with all kinds of swanky secret parties for those looking for the private party vibes. Bella Thorne was shining bright with a pair of mirror chrome boots and Kobe Bryant's daughter, Natalia Bryant, kept it casual while at the Marc Jacobs shindig. Other brands like Guess Jeans, Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequilla and H&M were all on hand to hook up the festivals famous.

Not all those Day 1 ragers were up and at 'em yesterday ... there was plenty of resting and soaking up some sun from the comforts of one of the many private pools. Aurora Culpo gave a whole new meaning to the phrase "kickin' it by the pool" ... her muted black suit still somehow gave her a leg up on the Coachella competition.

Saturday was definitely also for the boys ... cause YouTube vlogger Toddy Smith was hanging on the pool's edge with some buds, while Zane Hijazi and Heath Hussar wedged themselves close together for some selfies to show they clearly still have pull in Hollywood.

Sunday Funday is upon us ... now is the time to dig deep and give it all you got!

Coachella Cuties Keepin' It Cool By The Pool!

Every year Hollywood migrates to Palm Springs and soaks up all the heat at the Coachella music festival, and where there's a celeb present in PS ... there's bound to be a swimming pool for the stars to refresh, cool-off and wash away those festival blues.

Lookin' cool by the pool, video creators Toddy Smith and Ricky Dillon were spotted hanging poolside, catchin' some rays and glistening in all the right ways!

And, can't forget about Kendall Jenner's topless pool pic from last year ... her poolside is hands down her best side!

Good times and tan lines await! Take a leisurely dip into our gallery and see which stars love having a splash-tastic time!

Celebrity Scramble Guess Who!

Swizzled into this tall Coachella star is a guy who -- until he was 22 years old -- went by the name "Adam." Of course, his Scottish accent will put you in all the "Feels," and if you want to watch him in action, take a look at his IG Reels!

After bringing Rihanna out during his last Coachella set in 2016, fans are super stoked for his return to the desert this year! From your lips to god's ears a headset on his ears ... one kiss is all it takes to identify this scrambled star!

"We Found Love In A Hopeless Place!"

Blondie's Debbie Harry Good Genes or Good Docs?!

Debbie Harry's looks over the years are simply lovely and divine!

Here is a 32-year-old version of the Blondie bombshell at a 1978 promo shoot in London, England (left). This was the same year of their "Parallel Lines" album release, which propelled the band into mainstream culture.

And, 45 years later, the singer just took on the Coachella stage and flaunted her stuff, proving blondes still have more fun (right).

The night went out with a bang from the blonde legend herself -- with Bad Bunny and Becky G also taking over the mic.

The question is ...

Debbie Harry ...

Kylie Jenner Hits Coachella with Pals in Tow ... No Sign of Timmy Chalamet

Kylie Jenner was among the many who hit up Coachella this weekend with friends, but the one person not in her orbit was the guy she's rumored to be seeing ... Timothee Chalamet.

The beauty mogul and reality TV star was seen wading through a crowd Friday night and rushing to a VIP area where she could catch Bad Bunny's headlining set ... alongside her sister, Kendall, and other pals in tow -- including Saudi Arabian model Fai Khadra.

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You've probably seen this dude hanging out with Kylie and Kendall a lot over the past several years -- and that's because he's a good buddy of theirs ... aka, not a new flame.

Despite the fact that he seems to be guiding Kylie through the chaos -- and even reaching for and touching her hand at one point -- we know there's nothing romantic going on with these two ... it's just platonic, and there are no clear signs of PDA outside of that anyway.

Of course, with that now being established ... it leads to the obvious observation -- Timmy's absence amid a massive rumor mill surrounding these two ... namely, him and Kylie.

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As we've reported ... there's been a ton of speculation and gossip about him and Kylie recently dating -- and considering we've seen her car at his place just this past week ... there may, in fact, be some truth to the matter.

Add in the fact they went on a covert mission to grab tacos in the heart of L.A. a full week-plus ago -- in broad daylight, no less -- and that's just more smoke to this would-be fire.

There's been no sign of Tim anywhere at Coachella so far ... so if they are a thing, it doesn't seem they wanna go fully public just yet. In the meantime, KJ's out here having a ball.

Shawn Mendes Pushes Camila Away During Hot Dance ... After Coachella Kiss 🤔

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1:09 PM PT -- Shawn and Camila's apparent rekindling is getting a little murkier -- especially when you see this video of them dancing ... and him pushing her away.

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Check out this clip, obtained by TMZ, that shows SM and CC getting close and cozy on the Coachella grounds during their reunion Friday ... which did eventually see them locking lips again. Here, though, it looks like Shawn got fed up with the grinding that was going on.

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1:09 PM PT -- At the end of the clip, you see Shawn playfully push Camila away ... essentially breaking her off. We're told the shove-off here happened after they were kissing and flirting in the crowd -- and that Shawn walked away from her after this ... with Camila seemingly going after him, according to one eyewitness who says they saw this go down.

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Hard to say what it all means, frankly ... but if Shawn left her hanging like that, that's not really a great sign of getting back together, on its face.

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10:34 AM PT -- Well, it seems like Shawn and Camila are back together ... 'cause their reunion was sealed with a kiss.

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Awwww!

Shawn Mendes reunited with his old flame at Coachella ... one Camila Cabello.

We haven't seen them together since their split more than a year ago, and not much is known about what was behind the breakup, but here they were Friday, chatting it up in a clip posted by KIIS FM on Twitter.

The couple, who broke up in November 2021, seemed pretty chill with each other ... she says something to Shawn and he responds with drink in hand.

They both looked great ... Camila wore a white bustier top and Shawn was rocking a tee with a bandana.

Now here's the thing .... the woman lots of folks think Shawn is dating was nearby -- 51-year-old Dr. Jocelyne Miranda. They've been together A LOT in recent months, so there's definitely smoke. She's his chiropractor, but it looks much more than professional.

Love the Coachella drama!!!

Originally Published -- 6:40 AM PT

Kendall Jenner Gets Her Groove On at Coachella ... During Bad Bunny's Set!!!

Kendall Jenner was front and center to watch her boyfriend, Bad Bunny, bring Coachella to its hands and knees during his headlining set Friday -- and she was dancing up a storm.

The model was spotted out in the crowd while BB hit the main stage a little before midnight ... and she had a great view of his performance while surrounded by friends (and bodyguards). As you can see ... KJ was feeling the tunes, including the up-tempo salsa part!

Kendall did a little twist in line with the beat, so it seems she might've learned a new step or two while dating the reggaeton star ... whom she's been with, publicly, for 2 months now.

That's not all Kendall was into during the show ... looks like she got herself into a conga line, of sorts, while BB continued to do his thing. There was a huge smile on her face as she clutched to a pal of hers -- and she certainly didn't care that people noticed her either.

We shoulda figured Kendall would be here to support Bad Bunny -- fact is, they're kinda inseparable lately ... and their relationship is going more public by the day ... and there's nothing more high visibility than Coachella.

This also speaks to the fact that Kendall and Bad Bunny are, in fact, the real deal -- something that's been signaled for a while now ... especially with their recent intimate date.

BB is scheduled to return to Coachella for weekend 2, so it'll be interesting to see if Kendall makes it back here in 7 days to watch her man again. Something tells us ... she just might.

Cheers to the happy couple.

Coachella 2023 Day 1 Brings Out The Stars En Masse!!

Day one of Coachella 2023 was awash with celebs, who came out in droves to party and enjoy the music.

The world's most famous stars descended Friday on the desert festival in Indio, CA, which is home to the wild, back-to-back weekend event.

Among the recognizable faces were The Weeknd, John Legend, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, Bebe Rexa, Tyga, Benny Blanco, Simi Khadra, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Saweetie, Don Toliver, Kate Hudson, Danny Fujikawa and Lewis Hamilton.

Of course, they were all scrambling to see the array of talented performers -- everyone from Blink-182 and Bad Bunny to Pusha-T and Becky G.

Besides all the normal drinking and other stuff that goes on, the A-listers also enjoyed some perks, courtesy of Kendall Jenner.

KJ was hosting her 818 Tequila brand outpost for festivalgoers so they could get free essentials and 818 limited edition merch on sale.

Sounds like a pretty good deal. Day two of the fun has already started.

Blink-182 Blows The House Down At Coachella Travis Beat Those Drums with No Distress!!!

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Blink-182 opened Coachella with a mesmerizing performance that blew the house down Friday ... and drummer Travis Barker was in fighting form with no signs of injury.

Trav and bandmates, Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus, stepped out onto the Sahara stage as the sun was setting for their jam-packed concert at the desert festival in Indio, CA. ... and the vibe was joyful for their first show in nine years as Trav hit the skins with everything he could muster.

Of course, one of the main concerns everyone had was Trav's much-publicized hand injury. As you recall, Trav underwent surgery to repair his ring finger back in March and he posted gnarly photos of his injuries during his recovery.

Well, as it turned out, there wasn't a hint that Trav's finger was bothering him throughout the one-hour-plus show. And Trav and Co. never once brought up the issue, probably 'cause there wasn't one.

As for their set list, the band played many of their hit songs, such as “Girl at the Rock Show," “Feeling This," “All The Small Things,” “Miss You” and “What’s My Age Again?” The tunes all sounded great and, in between songs, there was the usual funny banter between Tom and Mark.

Trav's wife, Kourtney Kardashian, was also a main attraction. Donning dark sunglasses and a black feathered shawl with a hoodie, Kourtney stood on the side of the stage, proudly cheering on her husband and playing the role of number one fan.

After the lights dimmed post-performance, Trav walked off stage and got the warmest of receptions from Kourtney, who jumped right into his arms.

On a scale of 1 to 10, mark this performance a thousand!!

Coachella Day 1 Stars Bring The 🔥 to the Desert!!!

The Indio desert was bumping into the wee hours of the morning as the 2023 Coachella Music and Arts festival rocked out on the Empire Polo Fields with some of the world's best talent, both on and off the stage!

Stars were feeling the love while getting into the festival feels like "Vanderpump Rules" cast members Ariana Madix and Dayna Kathan who shared a smooch for social media. Paris Jackson and Alessandra Ambrosio kept the classic boho vibes going with lots of hippy fringe and flashes of peace signs ... while G-Eazy and "Outerbanks" star Austin North kept it punk in black rock rags.

Blink-182 had lots of support from the side stage where Kourtney Kardashian kept things low-key and Landon Barker posed at a party before Travis Barker made his big return to the drums while playing to a packed Sahara Tent during a standout sunset performance.

You can always count on social media stars to pack the polo fields with head-turning looks ... and James Charles' denim duds alongside Lele Pons' chrome-bust mold were definitely worth a second glance!

If you thought that the models were going to skip out on the fun then you were way wrong. Justine Skye, Delilah Belle Hamlin, Madison Beer, Nicole Williams English and a bunch more long-legged hotties were making the desert landscape look like a catwalk.

Check out all the best photos to get a glimpse into how Hollywood gets into the best music festival in the world!

Now drink some water and get some rest ... we still have two more days of partying!

Bad Bunny and Post Malone Give Near-Perfect Performance At Coachella Minus Technical Difficulties

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Bad Bunny and Post Malone were fan faves at the kickoff of Coachella on Friday night ... but their performance suffered a brief hiccup, although it didn't put a damper on the mood.

Bunny brought Post out on stage during his two-hour show in the hot desert of Indio, CA, and the packed crowd just went berserk.

The superstars were playing acoustic guitar versions of Bunny's hits, "La Cancion" and "Yonaguni," when Post's mic suddenly went dead.

Check out video, obtained by TMZ, showing Bunny singing into a mic -- which was working just fine -- as Post was strumming his guitar, which was barely audible due to the technical difficulties. But, the two just kinda laughed it all off as the sea of fans began singing a capella to fill the unusual void on stage.

Despite their best efforts, they couldn't get Post's mic back up and running, and he made a graceful exit as Bad Bunny polished off his near-perfect set.

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At another point during Bad Bunny's performance, there was another slight mishap. Post was dancing around the stage and took a little spill, but recovered nicely.

All in all, it was an exceptional performance by the two musical giants. And this surely won't be the last time we see them working together.

Originally Published -- 4/15 1:30 AM PT

Coachella Big Names Light Up Neon Carnival ... Weekend's Biggest Party!!!

Cara Delevingne, Casey Affleck, and Camila Cabello are just some of the names set to show up and show out during Coachella weekend ... TMZ has learned.

Neon Carnival is no doubt THE place to be for people spending their weekend at the music festival. The highly-anticipated late-night party is going down Saturday at the famed Desert International  Horse Park.

Of course, this is the event that typically draws Hollywood's A-list every year. Party sources tell us Lil Nas X, Willow Smith, Nina Dobrev and Shaun White, Idris Elba, Delilah Belle, YG, and Gorillaz are confirmed to step out for the party's 12th year.

We're told influencers Dixie D'Amelio, Alix Earle, Lisa Rinna's model daughter Amelia Hamlin and singer Anderson .Paak are also expected to pull up to the party which is sponsored by Levi's and Tequila Don Julio.

DJ Ruckus will be spinning behind the booth for the party which always goes well into the early morning of Sunday.

Around 10,000 people showed up to last year's shindig and we're told event organizers are expecting even more this time around.

It's going to be a night to remember ... or perhaps not!!! 😉

What's The Frigin' Coachella Difference?!

Don't blink while taking in these two Coachella shots of Blink 182's Mark Hoppus ... you might miss out on ... all the small things! Step right up and see if these frigin' differences are a guaranteed shoe-in!

The iconic band gave a rockin' performance last night at Coachella 2023 but not without first doin' a little sound check ... gotta get those vocals just right! Raise the roof like it's 1999 and see if you can find the minor changes in the images!

"Turn the lights off, carry me home!"

**HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Mark Hoppus photos!**