Holidays

Netflix is serving up some hot holiday heat with "Hot Frosty" and "The Merry Gentlemen" ... and a top sex doc says these films are a total game-changer 'cause it's just what women need to jingle their bells this season.

Here's the holly jolly ... 2 holiday Netflix films that are all horned up with hunks -- something Hallmark couldn't get away with -- have taken the streamer by storm and gone viral this season.

Sex expert Dr. Laura Berman tells TMZ ... Netflix is killing it with these flicks during the crazy holiday season when libidos tend to take a nosedive -- with women releasing their pent-up frustration with the Hallmark-style sweetness ... but with hot men getting objectified (for once!).

Laura says these steamy holiday flicks are perfect timing -- single women are looking for a stress reliever and longing for someone ... while even women in a relationship need a break from the holiday madness.

She adds it’s clear there’s women at Netflix behind these films who get that women love porn with a plot, and we can totally expect a lot more hot guy holiday content in the future.

But, don’t get too excited, 'cause Laura says we’re still a long way from a full-on Hallmark-style porno!

The turkeys have been bought and the relatives are heading into town, which means there is only one thing left to do ... watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The annual holiday celebration is set to take place in New York City this Thursday, Nov. 28 ... marking 100 years since the parade first kicked off.

It has easily become most families' favorite Turkey Day tradition -- outside football, of course -- as the parade boasts a number of memorable balloons, wild floats, and A-list performances.

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Black Friday sales on Amazon are going strong -- and even celebrities are getting in on the major discounts! Whether you're shopping for new home appliances, holiday decor or gifts for family and friends, they're all a part of the online retailer's 12 days of deals.

Model and social media influencer Olivia Culpo even picked out some of her favorite scores in her Amazon Storefront so her fans could stock up on savings too! From a state-of-the-art espresso machine to comfy bedding for your four legged friends, Olivia has thought of everything you may need this holiday season.

Cozy up with a shot of espresso this season thanks to the CASABREWS Espresso Machine.

New York City is buzzing with activity with Thanksgiving just one sleep away ... with a ton of celebs rehearsing for their big moment in the Macy's parade -- and we've got a sneak peek at all the action.

Check out the gallery ... Wednesday is rehearsal time for T-Pain, Chlöe, Charli D’Amelio, Ariana Madix, Joey McIntyre and Idina Menzel.

Other celebs getting their last reps in include ...  Alex Warren, Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney and Bishop Briggs.

Jasmine Guy and T.C. Carson are preparing for another round of holiday cheer with their newest Christmas collab ... but their old classics are still the gift that keeps on giving with fans!!!

TMZ caught up with the veteran thespians out in Hollywood celebrating the release of "A Wesley South African Christmas" ... the third installment of the film series and their first to shoot overseas!!!

They've put stock in those characters, just like Jasmine did as "Whitley" on "A Different World' and T.C. as "Kyle" on "Living Single" ... two revered Black sitcoms and they both believe reboots will be successful.

Nick Cannon is giving back to the less fortunate before Thanksgiving ... but he's not giving any love to some of the folks who started this whole holiday.

We got Nick on his way to volunteer Wednesday at the L.A. Mission's Thanksgiving event on Skid Row and our photog asked him about what Turkey Day means to him.

Nick joked ... "I don't f*** with pilgrims" ... and then he got real -- telling us giving back and spending time with family come first.

T-Pain's set to work up an appetite performing at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tomorrow ... but don't expect to hear the hitmaker asking anyone to pass the cranberry sauce, because he's not celebrating!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with T-Pain in NYC on Wednesday right before his big broadcast ... the "Low" singer will be churning hits while cruising on the Jennie-O Big Turkey Spectacular float, which contains over 200 pounds of sparkles.

Seeing that he stays booked and busy, he's a little ways from his Atlanta home but Teddy isn't tripping -- he's just gonna tap into the delivery apps!!!

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Kim Kardashian has collaborated with Beats on headphones and wireless speakers ... and now, they're available at a steal of a price!

As part of Amazon's ongoing Black Friday event ... which runs until December 2 -- some of the luxe products she curated with Dre's iconic electronics brand are available at discounted prices. In addition to Beats products, the online retailer also has great deals on similar items from Sonos, Bose and JBL.

So, in the words of Kim's first ... and only ... single, "Turn it up!"

Get a great deal on Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones - Earth.

The Menendez brothers are going to spend at least one more Thanksgiving behind bars ... and TMZ has the cranberry sauce on what their gobble-gobble day is going to look like.

A source in the California Department of Corrections tells TMZ ... Lyle and Erik -- who've been in prison nearly 35 years for the double murder of their parents -- will feast on turkey slices, mashed potatoes, greens, and peach pie this Thanksgiving.

InTouch was the first to report on the Thanksgiving menu.

T.I. and Tiny had their hands full all day -- from passing out thousands of turkey dinners and serving full meals to Atlanta's senior citizens!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained footage of the music power couple putting some family hustle into their Harris community org on Tuesday at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church ... a festive day with food and entertainment!!!

As a bonus, country music star Blanco Brown popped out to support his own community also well ... with a surprise performance of his multi-platinum hit "The Git Up" backed by the Atlanta Hawks cheerleaders.

The "Home Alone" house is still making people scream more than 2 decades after the Christmas movie's release ... requiring police to keep a close eye on the abode each winter.

Deputy Chief Dylan Majcher of the Winnetka, Illinois police department tells TMZ ... the famed house featured in the 'Home Alone' franchise gets an increase in police presence this time of year ... every year.

Despite the amount of time that has passed, Deputy Chief Majcher says the home is "surprisingly" still a huge draw for holiday tourists ... who come and snap pictures of the property.

Fat Joe is making sure his Bronx neighborhood is all stocked up for the Thanksgiving holiday and you gotta call him a pro Turkey giver at this point -- he's been doing it for over a decade!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught a few minutes with the super busy Joe on Tuesday outside his Up NYC boutique and the line was around the corner!!!

Joe tells us it's one of his proudest moments as a native New Yorker to give back to the streets that molded him. He's also hosting another turkey drive at the other location and estimates he'll feed thousands of people!!!

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Alix Earle is sharing all of her favorite products on her very own Amazon storefront ... just in time for the company's killer Black Friday deals!

The influencer's storefront is filled with products for yourself, your friends and family this year ... whether for the holidays or just for fun ... including tree choices, UGGs, glassware, hair products, makeup and more!

The coveted Dyson hair dryer is more than 20% off during this early Black Friday sald!

The hair dryer has four heat settings -- one for fast drying and styling, regular drying, cooling and diffusing and then a constant cold to set hair after styling. Plus, it also has three speed settings and magnetic attachments.

Good deed here by Sherri Shepherd ... she's helping feed hungry and needy folks this Thanksgiving ... by passing out hundreds of frozen turkeys in New York.

Sherri joined forces with Food Network star chef Anne Burrell and fashion designer Dapper Dan to give the birds out Monday in Harlem ... and the charitable event looked to be a big success.

The event was held at Melba Wilson’s restaurant in Harlem with Alexis Major of GUMBO partnering with Melba’s restaurant and the organization “Gods Love We Deliver”... all passing out food in front of the eatery.

Teddi Mellencamp and Edwin Arroyave won’t be celebrating Turkey Day together this year as they continue navigating their divorce … TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … the couple, who recently filed for divorce after more than a decade of marriage, will spend Thanksgiving apart. We’re told Teddi will spend the holiday with their kids -- Slate, Cruz, and Dove at her famous father, John Mellencamp's home in Indiana. It’s a holiday tradition for Teddi and her family to be there.

Our sources say normally, Edwin would join the Mellencamps for the holiday, but this year, he’ll be spending the day with his own relatives, including his eldest daughter, Isabella, who he shares with a previous partner.

Kendrick Lamar is rolling full steam ahead with his spotlight-hogging "GNX" album ... on Monday, his long-anticipated "Squabble Up" single dropped in HD!!!

Reuniting with celebrated director Calmatic, the two L.A. natives turn a simple living room into the full-blown California experience they grew up with ... colorful gang life, girlies acting bad and boujee, Latinos livin' up the party and more!!!

In the vein of the Pop-Out Concert, Kendrick also invites the homies from all around the way ...  G Perico, RJMrLA, Big Floyd and Johnny El MerroJonkero get it crackin' in the background!!!