Holidays

You better not pout ... you better not cry, and we're about to tell you why: we know who's in Santa Claus's star-studded rolodex because his Hollywood tour has kicked off and he's makin' his stops to some of the hottest celebs!

Stars like Sabrina Carpenter and Jennifer Hudson leaned into the Christmas season, going arm in arm with Mr. Claus, and by this point, Santa must know who the Queen of Christmas is ... Miss Mariah Carey of course!

Making spirits bright, actor Skylar Astin snapped a photo with Santa at Madison Square Garden and real estate mogul Mauricio Umansky looked dapper in his Santa selfie.

April Love Geary and Robin Thicke took a sleigh ride with their kiddos and met up with Santa for a family photo.

And what better way for Scheana Shay to flee the valley with her crew -- posing with Santa on The Polar Express?!

Mozzy and Kalan.Frfr are all about female empowerment on their brand new "Lucky Her" joint album but instead of promoting themselves on Friday, they dedicated their day to giving back to the women in the SoCal community!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with the West Coast MCs at the Women of Watts and Beyond shelter this afternoon ... they donated clothes, Christmas presents, gifts and money to the cause.

Mozzy and Kalan tell us taking care of those who take care of everyone else is a void they're looking to fill.

Nick Cannon was in the house to see his ex-wife Mariah Carey leave her mark on Rihanna's breast ... and he says more women should follow their lead.

We got Nick heading in to do some charity work Friday at the Los Angeles Mission and our photog asked him about the viral video from Mariah's recent concert.

Nick says watching Mariah autograph RiRi's boob was "hot" ... and he hopes it becomes a trend.

3:15 PM PT -- At least 2 people are dead and nearly 70 people are injured, 15 seriously, ABC News reports ... and the incident is suspected of being an act of terrorism. A doctor from Saudi Arabia who's lived in Germany since 2006 has been arrested, and the vehicle used in the suspected attack is a rental car, according to ABC News.

A Christmas market in Germany erupted into chaos when a driver plowed through a crowd of people.

The terrifying moment happened in Magdeburg -- a city between Hanover and Berlin -- with local reports saying it kicked off a few minutes after 7 PM Friday ... when a BMW drove through the market.

Multiple outlets report a car zoomed down a corridor of the market and left many people on the ground in clear pain.

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This year, Hanukkah kicks off the same day as Christmas, but Jewish families get to carry the celebration through the new year before the holiday wraps up on January 2, 2025.

Now, you can fill those "Eight Crazy Nights," as Adam Sandler dubbed the Festival of Lights, with everything you need to honor and commemorate the Miracle of Hanukkah from Amazon.

This holiday selection features the perfect gifts for your friends and loved ones, as well as stunning Menorahs, candles, and even a serving set for latkes to ensure this year's Hanukkah is a celebration to remember.

There's no Hanukkah without these traditional -- and delicious -- Chocolate Gelt Blue & Silver Coins in Mesh Bags. You'll want to get them out before the first lighting of the Menorah or just to see how long you can hold out before digging into the delicious Kosher-certified chocolate.

Talk about decking the halls ... and the workplace, 'cause Christmas came a little early at the TMZ office, with everyone sporting their favorite festive sweaters to spice up the workday.

When we say the TMZ crew knows how to slay a cheery look, we mean it -- just peep these pics! We’ve got everything from cheeky Christmas slogans and wild designs to grins so big, they could only come from the holiday spirit.

TMZ’s Sports desk swapped out the high-octane energy for some pure cold-weather coziness, and Lucas made sure to be the brightest star in the room -- literally -- with his sweater decked out in twinkling lights.

Rihanna’s dropping a holiday snack hack for all the soccer moms -- a snack that's both bougie and budget-friendly... depending on who’s paying!

The Fenty Beauty entrepreneur dropped a hilarious IG video Thursday ... where she flexed with her caviar while her friend brought a plate of chicken nuggets to the table, creating the ultimate "chicken nugget caviar" combo.

The video is pure gold -- just two pals having a blast, with RiRi spreading her luxurious caviar on her friend's budget-friendly chicken nuggets like it’s no big deal.

Kelly Clarkson is serving up holiday hits with a side of Christmas shade for her ex, Brandon Blackstock ... all while hyping her album, "When Christmas Comes Around… Again."

The singer dropped an "official album visualizer" on YouTube Thursday, and let’s just say it’s a not-so-subtle holiday roast. The clip features four stockings hanging over a fireplace -- one labeled "Mom," two for her kids, River and Remy, and the last one? A big, bold "Nope."

The shady stocking had fans cracking up in the comments, and let’s be real -- it perfectly sums up where Kelly stands with Brandon, two years after their divorce settlement wrapped up.

No one does Christmas quite like the Kardashian-Jenner crew ... and Kim Kardashian made sure all eyes were on her as she sleighed her way into the holiday season with a festive family outing!

Kim turned heads -- and maybe broke a few necks -- rocking a sizzling cherry-red leather zip-up dress with a daringly low neckline that left little to the imagination as she limped her way into Casa Vega in Sherman Oaks in L.A. Thursday with her broken foot.

Kim’s been rocking that injury for a while now, but let’s be honest -- it hasn’t slowed her down one bit. For this outing, she paired her holiday glam with a black medical boot and even brought along her trusty mobility scooter for backup, adorned with garland.

A bunch of quarterbacks are getting their linemen gifts this week, but Joe Burrow's presents to his boys were simply a cut above the rest ... as he got them all swords!!

The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. reported on Thursday night that the Bengals signal-caller scored some "authentic Japanese Katana swords" for Cincinnati's big men -- and let each one pick out their own.

"They are all unique," Dehner Jr. reported. "Each sword comes with its own story, from certain towns or battles."

American actor De'voreaux White was in his early 20s when he played Argyle -- the jolly and chatty limousine driver transporting John McClane -- in the action/thriller Christmas film "Die Hard" back in 1988.

De'voreaux shared the big screen with Bruce Willis as the NYPD detective heading to his estranged wife's holiday party, John McClane, Bonnie Bedelia as John's wife and high-ranking executive, Holly Gennaro-McClane, and Alan Rickman as the cruel terrorist who breaks into the Nakatomi Plaza in attempt to steal $640 million in bonds.

Argyle was also in "The Jeffersons," "Little House on the Prairie" and "Places in the Heart."

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Pop the champagne ... because it's time to say goodbye to 2024!

With a week and a half until New Year's Eve, there's still time to get all stocked up on party favors for that big year-end bash. From hats, glasses and tiaras to confetti poppers, champagne flutes, games and more, here's everything you need to throw the perfect celebration to ring in 2025.

It's up to you to find someone to kiss at midnight.

Planning a huge bash? This is the New Year's Eve set for you.

Travis Kelce won't be able to spend his entire Christmas roasting chestnuts on an open fire with Taylor Swift, but he doesn't mind working on the holiday ... saying he's grateful to suit up whenever, wherever the NFL sends 'em!

The Chiefs tight end talked about the team's upcoming stretch with bro Jason Kelce on their "New Heights" podcast ... and while he acknowledges his body is not as excited for the short rest between games, he's excited for it.

"I just know I'm just so fortunate to play this game," Trav said. "I'm gonna cherish every time I get to play on the field. I'm not gonna harp on that schedule that was given to us."

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Leave your holiday shopping for the last minute? You aren't alone.

While that frantic feeling may be setting in as the holidays inch closer ... Amazon's got you covered on stocking stuffers guaranteed to make all your loved ones merry.

From beanies, to headphones and even DNA kits, all these items are perfect in a pinch!

When all else fails, there's nothing like a good Amazon gift card.

Flavor Flav made sure the final President Joe Biden-hosted White House Christmas Party went out with a bang -- spreading holiday cheer.

TMZ Hip Hop obtained footage of Flav rubbing shoulders with Joe and First Lady Jill Biden,  and we're hearing he was nothing short of the life of the party, where Keegan-Michael Key and Wilmer Valderrama also attended.

President Biden got tripped up during his speech when he saw Flav and then apologized, saying, “Sorry, he distracted me."