Hook Ups

What Rihanna wants, Rihanna gets ... this time, it seems her sights are set on an international soccer superstar -- because the two hooked up for a very early breakfast date this morning in NYC.

The singer hit up a 24-hour Cuban diner called Coppelia around 5AM with Real Madrid's Karim Benzema -- a handsome 27-year-old who also plays on the French national team.

The two looked pretty cozy inside the eatery -- but left separately.

But here's the deal ... Rihanna is a HUGE soccer fan and first reached out to Benzema during the 2014 World Cup. They exchanged tweets in which she told him she "felt his pain" -- he replied, thanking her for the support.

So, friends ... or more than friends? They both happen to be single right now ...

Stay tuned.

Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin are still going strong, but if you want to get through to them, you’re going to have to get through Bono first.

The couple hitched a ride with U2's frontman after they went to the band's concert Sunday (Bloody Sunday) night in L.A. They all hopped in the same ride to the after-party at Chateau Marmont -- and Bono felt the need to play white knight ... shielding J-Mart from cameras.

Shhhh!! No one tell Bono he's a little late with the cover-up -- everyone already knows Chris and Jennifer are dating.

Hell must be freezing over ... 'cause an extremely hot woman that has been connected to Tiger Woods tells TMZ Sports the two are actually NOT banging ... and get this, Tiger never even tried.

We spoke to Turkish bikini model Tugba Ercan, who has been linked to Woods ever since she posted a picture of the two hanging out at a World Poker Tour event last week.

Ercan says several websites ran with the story assuming that Tiger ... who just broke up with GF Lindsey Vonn ... was back up to his old birddoggin' ways.

"They made it seem like it was something it wasn't, it was really just a picture."

Ercan -- who once again, is SUPER HOT -- says that not only are her and Tiger totally not a thing, but that the notorious womanizer didn't even try anything ... and was a perfect gentleman.

"He was very nice and polite. One of the nicest people I ever met, the charity work that he does with the World Poker Tour for children is amazing and moving to me."

Good news? The extra eyes on Tugba have really been a shot in the arm to her modeling career ... leading to her being named S.I.'s "Lovely Lady Of The Day."

"I really would love to be the first Turkish model in the Swimsuit Issue. It's my dream."

It's now our dream too ... check out the pics below.

Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris had an overnight date, which is a polite way of saying they probably boned all night at her place. Or maybe they just had a gluten-free pizza, and fell asleep on the couch.

But our money’s on the boning scenario.

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Selma Blair recreated their epic "Cruel Intentions" make out scene last night -- and it was just as epic ... 16 years later.

Reese Witherspoon made it a full reunion -- but she kept her tongue in her mouth -- as the former co-stars went to a musical parody of "Cruel Intentions" that plays in Hollywood.

The ladies seemed to have a great time ... Reese even called it her "best girl night of the year.”

It gets our vote too, Reese ... based on the kiss alone.

Nicole Scherzinger made it clear without saying a word ... her ex-BF may be with Kendall Jenner but he's missing out on a lot.

Our photog practically tripped over his tongue when he spotted the 36-year-old leaving The Sayers Club in Hollywood. He mentions Nicole's former BF, Formula 1 champ Lewis Hamilton, but mum's the word.

As we reported, all signs point to Lewis hooking up with 19-year-old Kendall, but at nearly twice Kendall's age ... Nicole's gotta still make Lewis think about his choices.

A little "Good News, Bad News" for Blac Chyna ...

The Good News -- she's moved on from Tyga and is now dating boxing champ J'Leon Love.
The Bad News -- sex is 100% off the table for the next 4 WEEKS!!!

Here's the deal ... Blac Chyna met Love around 3 weeks ago and kicked up the flirting when she made him her Man Crush Monday. We're told he flirted back and they've been on ever since.

By the way, Love is one of the hottest rising stars in boxing right now ... and is represented by Floyd Mayweather's promotional company. So, he's a bona fide member of The Money Team.

Now, let's get to the "no sex" thing ...

Love -- the WBA International Super Middleweight Champion -- is training for a big fight in Vegas on June 20th ... and he has a very strict "no banging" policy in the weeks before a bout.

One source connected to Chyna tells us she's totally cool with J'Leon's vow of celibacy ... and she's told friends, "I feel like it's a good thing and I'll deal with it with him!"

Only 24 days to go -- but who's counting?

Ex "Basketball Wives" star Gloria Govan is so over the rumors about her and Colin Kaepernick ... she's now addressing them -- and wants everyone to know the 49ers QB never crossed her end zone.

Gloria was at the "So Sexy L.A." party at SKYBAR in West Hollywood Thursday night ... when our photog asked about her estranged hubby, Clippers star Matt Barnes, and his very public hatred of Kaepernick.

Just a few weeks ago, Barnes called Kaep "a hoe" on Instagram -- which is why our guy asked Gloria if she knew what was behind the beef.

Watch ... Gloria took the ball and ran, first telling us -- "There's been a bunch of different rumors" about her and Colin hooking up. But she says, "I've never had a thing with Colin Kaepernick."

Double G seems to think fans blame her for their feud, but she tells us it's something else altogether.

Dina Lohan is dating a high-educated guy who describes himself as part hunter, part farmer.

Kevin Jensen has been pretty deep in a long-distance relationship with Lindsay's mom, flying here and there for the last 3 months for hookups.

Kevin's CV is pretty impressive, graduating from UC Berkeley. He says he studied electrical engineering and computer science, which gave him credentials to join a tech company for years.

The 49-year-old went out on his own in 2013, becoming a self-proclaimed entrepreneur. On his LinkedIn account, in describing where he's been doing entrepreneurial work, he says "wherever."

Kev touts he has "an understanding of the balance necessary in 'hunting and farming' -- a good closer."

Good thing ... it seems Dina's looking for a closer, having just unsuccessfully appeared on "The Millionaire Matchmaker."

Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris are a lot closer than expected at the Billboard Music Awards -- and he got the full GFE after she won an award.

Ok, Calvin wasn't the first person she hugged after winning Top Billboard 200 Album -- but he IS the only one who got an extended hug combined with a neck snuggle. They haven't exactly been undercover, but this qualifies as a full couple coming out.

Might be a hot new couple in Hollywood ... 'cause last night Lakers stud Jordan Clarkson hit the clubs with Victoria's Secret model Chanel Iman -- and TMZ Sports has a shot of the two of them holding hands on the way out!

The 22-year-old NBA rising star was leaving DBA nightclub holding hands with the supermodel ... who has been featured in everything from Sports Illustrated to Vogue.

No word on how serious they are ... or if they're even an official couple ... but our sources who were there say last night, it sure seemed like there was some chemistry between the two.

BTW, this wouldn't be Chanel's first celebrity relationship -- she was engaged to rapper ASAP Rocky ... but they broke things off back in 2014.

Taylor Swift's playing the old music game -- make your fans think you're single, 'cause it's good for business -- and that may be why she'll sit 2 seats away from her boo at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards.

Taylor and Calvin Harris have been seen together in public showing lots of affection, but we're told Taylor requested that several of her friends form a human barrier between her and the famous DJ.

Apparently she wants to have interaction without reaction.

Paris Jackson's coffee run with her BF is stirring some buzz she might be engaged -- but a closer look has us thinking ... it's not all that serious yet.

17-year-old Paris and Chet Castellaw -- an 18-year-old soccer player for Real So Cal -- hit up a coffee shop in Calabasas on Saturday, and when they walked out photogs were laser focused on the ring finger of her left hand.

Yes, Paris and Chet have been posting a bunch of cute coupley pics on social media -- and, YES ... she is sporting a ring where engagement jewelry traditionally goes.

Now, the reality check -- we're not seeing any diamonds, and if you were proposing to Michael Jackson's daughter ... you'd deliver a little ice. No?

Kate Gosselin has a very rich man firmly in her grip, and vice versa judging from the pics we just got.

Kate’s new sugar daddy, millionaire businessman Jeff Prescott, romanced Kate a few days ago at the uber-fancy Talula's Garden in Philly.

Prescott was doting over Kate during their meal, even walking her to the bathroom. And when dinner was over, they drove to Valley Forge Casino, where he flashed Benjamins left and right.

Jeff and Kate called it a night at 1:30 AM.

Maybe money really can buy happiness.

Why Rosie O’Donnell’s estranged wife Michelle Rounds used a smoking hot L.A. model as serious eye candy ... is something ordinary looking people could never understand -- according to the model, anyway.

We got Carmen Ortega outside Warwick Nightclub in Hollywood, and asked about her night out with Michelle a couple weeks ago. They looked really cozy together, but more than that -- they looked like they were trying to piss off Rosie.

She says the explanation for their "friendship" is simple ... if you're beautiful. For some reason we don't get it, but ... you can give it a shot.

Carmen does have an opinion on Michelle and Rosie's divorce war though. Check it out.

Joe Jonas knows when you’re as hot as Gigi Hadid you’re not single for long ... which would be a great reason for him to be so damn close to her in this pic -- but it might not be what it seems.

Newly single Gigi -- who just broke up with Cody Simpson -- was spotted hanging out with Joe in L.A. on Wednesday ... and cruising puppies in the window of Bark N' Bitches.

Normally, shopping for a joint pet is a sure sign of coupledom -- but a source close to Joe and Gigi tells us they're just longtime friends.

Then again ... you gotta start somewhere.

P.S. no puppy was purchased.