Jessica Simpson Big Family Reunion for Nephew's BDay ... But Where's Hubby Eric???

Jessica Simpson stepped out with almost all of her relatives for a celebratory dinner ... but one family member was noticeably absent -- her husband, Eric Johnson.

Check it out ... the singer hit the town in Los Angeles Wednesday night, as she stepped out for a 16th birthday party honoring nephew Bronx at Beverly Hills hot spot Mr. Chow.

Jessica was joined by a number of her loved ones, including sister Ashlee Simpson, brother-in-law Evan Ross, ex-brother-in-law Pete Wentz, dad Joe Simpson, and mom Tina Ann Drew, among others ... so, it was eyebrow-raising when EJ was nowhere to be found.

Big Sean Internet's Not Gonna Bully ME Into Marriage ... But Jhené's The One!!!

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Big Sean's feeling the pressure of having a high-profile relationship in the public eye ... but he's keeping it cool. There's no sweat dripping from his cornrows!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with the "Better Me Than You" rapper in Bev. Hills on Wednesday night and he laughed off all the brouhaha revolving around fans wanting to see him hitched to his longtime GF Jhené Aiko ... especially after their most recent pop-out.

Webheads spotted a massive rock on Jhené's finger last week but she immediately shut down rumors ... the diamond ring was simply a fashion accessory for the night.

Cher I Told Tina Turner How To Leave Abusive Ike Turner!!!

Tina Turner once turned to Cher for advice on how to escape her abusive marriage to Ike Turner, the "Believe" icon spills in her memoir.

In "Cher: The Memoir, Part One," the singer explains the Turners appeared twice on her TV show she launched following her tumultuous Sonny Bono breakup -- and during one backstage chat in April 1975, Tina straight-up asked her, "Tell me how you left him."

Cher revealed Tina’s raw question came after she showed up in her dressing room, needing help to cover a bruise on her arm.

'Hot Frosty' Horning Up The Holidays For Ladies ... During Winter Dry Spell!!!

Netflix's new holiday rom-com, "Hot Frosty," is sure to melt icy relations in the bedroom for some couples this winter ... this according to a renowned sex therapist.

Dr. Laura Berman, who is best known for her show on the Oprah Winfrey Network, tells TMZ ... the seasonal flick will likely help guys get laid during the winter months -- which is a notorious time for dry spells.

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According to the doctor, studies show people's sex drives decrease in the winter months, especially around the holidays ... likely due to the stress and lack of alone time with families being home more. Depression is far more common in the winter, too.

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi We're Leavin' This Trump Dump!!!

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have bid adieu to the United States ... and Donald Trump's election win was the driving force ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Ellen and Portia have settled in a new home in the Cotswolds -- a region in South West England, about 2 hours from London.

We're told the couple scooped up the place before the election ... but were "very disillusioned" with Trump's victory ... and, as one source put it, they immediately decided "to get the hell out."

Kim Zolciak & Kroy Biermann Dispute Started While Kim Moved Stuff Out ... Cops Warned Pair to Keep Distance From One Another

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's most recent call to cops started when she allegedly tried to take a bunch of stuff from the house ... sparking verbal arguments between the two.

TMZ has obtained the incident report from police ... with officers saying they arrived at the house Monday and found Kim waiting, who they say asked them to stand by while she gathered some belongings from their shared Georgia mansion.

Milton Police say they told Zolciak to grab essential items and quickly leave the home ... explaining they couldn't wait around all day while KZ moved out.

Kanye West and Bianca Censori Glum-Faced Dinner In Tokyo

Here's Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori on a dinner date in Tokyo ... where the conversation looks anything but riveting.

Ye and Bianca hit up Ukiyo restaurant in Tokyo ... and judging by a photo of the couple at their table for two, they look pretty glum-faced and depressed.

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Kanye and Bianca have been doing a lot of traveling lately ... she was in Los Angeles last week -- going shopping and hitting up Disneyland -- before flying back to Tokyo, where they spent time together earlier this month.

'Gladiator II' Stars Dominate L.A. Premiere!!! Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal & More

The stars of "Gladiator 2" turned the Hollywood premiere into their own Colosseum showdown, strutting down the red carpet like warriors -- and every one of them brought their A-game to claim the spotlight.

The scene at TCL Chinese Theatre Monday night was pure glam, with actors Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, and director Ridley Scott soaking up the vibes -- snapping pics, signing autographs, and setting the stage for a parade of stylish celeb arrivals.

Snoop Dogg and his wife, Shante Broadus, were all smiles on the red carpet, serving major couple goals in matching white outfits.

Sabrina Carpenter Selena Gomez and BF Benny Blanco .... Low-Key at L.A. Show!!!

Sabrina Carpenter's celeb squad kept the star power rolling in L.A. -- night 3 of her "Short n' Sweet" tour stop at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California brought out none other than Selena Gomez and her BF Benny Blanco.

Peep these pics of Selena rolling up Sunday -- rocking a head-to-toe pink rabbit onesie with floppy ears for max cozy vibes, while Benny sported a pastel pink tie-dye hoodie to match the laid-back energy.

Selena and Benny ditched the PDA for the night, with the actress arriving alongside her little sis Gracie and some pals, calling it one of her favorite nights in an IG Stories shout-out.

Kelsea Ballerini Cozy At Nashville Bar With Chase Stokes!!!

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Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes are going strong and very much lovestruck, as they were spotted cuddling up during a recent outing.

TMZ has obtained video of Kelsea and Chase getting extra cozy at Morgan Wallen’s This Bar in Nashville Saturday night -- looking like they were in their own little love bubble.

Kelsea and Chase were living it up in the VIP area, before stepping up to the balcony to dance it off, where Beyoncé's "Crazy In Love" fittingly played at one point.

Jonathan Majors & Meagan Good We're Engaged!!!

Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good have a big announcement — they're getting married!

The actor and actress revealed the exciting news during a Sunday night interview with E! News on the red carpet at the EBONY Power 100 Gala in Los Angeles.

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During their chat, the E! reporter asked how they were doing and Meagan bluntly said, "In love," and then confirmed that Jonathan is "the one."

Kristin Cavallari Friend Claims She Hooked Up w/ Jason Statham ... Wild End to Viral Trend

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Kristin Cavallari may have slept with a major movie star ... 'cause her friend shouted out she and Jason Statham hooked up in a viral video trend.

Here's the deal ... Kristin Cavallari and her longtime pal Justin Anderson participated in the "Suspect" trend on social media -- the video trend where friends yell out "Suspect is..." followed by brutally honest, often hilarious facts, about one another.

Kristin and Justin's is no different ... with the two trading barbs -- including one where Justin says "Suspect's hottest hookup that she's never told anyone about was with Jason Statham."

Adele Something Real, Something Shiny ... Flashes Engagement Ring at Vegas Residency

Adele's bringing the bling to Las Vegas ... singing about everything that seems real and true onstage during her residency -- and, driving fans wild with her giant engagement ring.

The singer-songwriter took the stage at Caesar's Palace's unbelievable concert venue -- the Colosseum -- Friday night ... moving through her regular performance, leaving fans in awe as always.

During the performance of her song, "I Drink Wine," Adele sings the lines "I need some substance in my life, somethin' real / somethin' that feels true" ... and, she couldn't help but put her diamond-clad finger by her head.

Livvy Dunne, Pittsburgh Pirates We Want Skenes' Rookie Card!!! ... Offer King's Ransom

Forget tens of thousands of dollars ... the lucky baseball fan who scores the ultra-rare, MLB Debut Paul Skenes card just got an offer for the piece from Livvy Dunne and the Pittsburgh Pirates that's going to be very tough to refuse.

In a statement released Friday, the Pirates said they're willing to fork over two tickets behind home plate for Pittsburgh games for the next THIRTY YEARS, a meet-and-greet with Skenes himself, a bunch of autographs and several other experiences ... in exchange for the 1-of-1 card.

Livvy -- Skenes' famous girlfriend -- added minutes later that she'd sweeten the pot ... by offering up a seat next to her at one of the pitcher's games next season.

Cheryl Hines Celebrates RFK Jr. at Mar-a-Lago ... After Bristling at Trump Ties

Cheryl Hines is sending a clear message -- I got you, Bobby -- based on the pics of her celebrating her hubby Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at Mar-a-Lago, months after saying Donald Trump was a thorny issue in their marriage.

Cheryl, a lifelong vocal Democrat, was happy and smiling Thursday night during the president-elect's big bash for his cabinet nominees, including RFK Jr. ... his pick for Health and Human Services Secretary.

This was the first time the couple's been seen together at a Trump event since the election, but sources with direct knowledge tell us she's been onboard all along. We're told RFK Jr. went to Mar-a-Lago the day after Trump's landslide victory, and Cheryl was with him as DT offered the HHS Sec. position.

Ariana Grande My Love For Ethan Slater is Wicked ... PDA at Film Premiere!!!

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are letting everyone get a glimpse of their mostly private relationship ... engaging in some light PDA at the NYC premiere of "Wicked" Thursday night!

The couple hit the red carpet in the Big Apple -- Ariana wearing a pink gown to match her character, Glinda, and Ethan all dressed up in a navy blue suit with a black tie.

While usually keeping some distance in public, Ariana couldn't help but wrap her arms around her man ... and he pulls her in for a tight embrace while cameras flashed.