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The drama between Melissa McCarthy and Barbra Streisand over an Ozempic question ain't over yet ... 'cause Richard Simmons is now weighing on the matter.

In a Facebook post Tuesday night, the legendary exercise guru threw his full support behind Melissa while calling out Barbra for asking the slimmed-down McCarthy if she was taking the weight loss drug.

Richard started by writing, "I love Melissa McCarthy…. I have seen every one of her movies."

Former Super Bowl champion Jay Ajayi has traded in his cleats for a mic -- officially entering the music game with a debut rap single this week -- and he's hoping the response to the tunes is so good, it'll lead to a future collab with Travis Scott.

The ex-Philadelphia Eagles star first got into the booth full-time following his retirement from the NFL in 2022 -- rapping under the pseudonym "Finesse" -- and on Tuesday, he released his first single, "PEAK."

The former running back tells TMZ Sports he's taking the new career very seriously ... with the goal of featuring "some trap, south side beats, heavy 808s, and just a lot of vibes" on his tracks.

Melissa McCarthy is making it clear there is no beef between herself and Barbra Streisand after the latter's Ozempic ask -- and Barb herself is also issuing an apology over it.

After Babs caught some heat for asking if Melissa had shed some pounds thanks to the weight loss drug ... a photog caught up with the actress on the street in L.A. Tuesday -- where she said she still has love for the superstar.

MMC made it clear it was NBD at all saying ... "I think Barbra is a treasure and I love her." She even waved off the photog's question on whether she thought Barbra was out of line.

Bay Swag is helping NYC Hip Hop spearhead a long-overdue new wave -- "Fisherrr" is the name and sexy drill is the game!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with the Jamaica, Queens-bred rapper as his and Cash Cobain's "Fisherrr (Remix)" with Ice Spice is turning the space topsy-turvy.

The song hasn't even been out a week, and the video already has 2 million views and it also holds court on RapCaviar's coveted Spotify playlist.

Jessica Simpson le ha lanzado una advertencia a Britney Spears sobre sus finanzas, diciéndole a la estrella del pop que tenga cuidado con las vacaciones de lujo, porque es una manera muy fácil de gastar el dinero.

La cantante compartió este consejo al salir de LAX el martes, mientras charlaba con un paparazzi que le preguntaba sobre el hecho de que las finanzas de Britney están en peligro.

Jessica reconoce que ella misma se toma muchas vacaciones lujosas y que pueden salir caras, a menos que tengas una Mamá Osa que esté dispuesta a ayudar a veces, y parece que Jessica la tiene.

Jessica Simpson has issued a warning to Britney Spears about her finances ... telling the pop star to be wary of lavish vacays, 'cause it's a real easy way to blow your cash!!!

The singer shared this word of advice while leaving LAX Tuesday ... this while chatting with a pap who was asking her about this topic -- namely, the fact Britney's finances are in disarray.

Watch ... Jessica acknowledges that she takes a lot of lavish vacays herself, which can get pricey fast -- unless you got a Mama Bear who's willing to help out at times, and it sounds like Jessica does. Anyway, they eventually land on Britney herself ... and JS has thoughts.

Melissa McCarthy está dejando claro que no hay ningún problema entre ella y Barbra Streisand luego de que la cantante le preguntara si ha estado tomando Ozempic, y la propia Barb está compartiendo una disculpa por su comentario.

Después de que Babs recibiera algunas críticas por consultar si Melissa había perdido algunos kilos gracias al medicamento, un fotógrafo se encontró con la actriz en la calle en Los Ángeles el martes, donde le dijo que aún adora a la superestrella.

Melissa dejó claro que no era un gran tema diciendo: "Creo que Barbra es un tesoro y la amo". Incluso se desentendió de la pregunta que le hizo el fotógrafo sobre si pensaba que Barbra se había pasado de la raya.

YNW Melly was propped up as a punch line on Kendrick Lamar's now-viral "Euphoria" Drake diss track, which the incarcerated rap star considers quite the backhanded compliment.

Midway through the track, Kendrick references the "Murder on My Mind" rapper, and his ongoing double homicide case ... where he stands accused of killing his two friends Chris "YNW Juvy" Thomas and Anthony "YNW Sakchaser" Williams.

Kendrick raps, "Yeah, Cole and Aubrey know I’m selfish/ The crown is heavy I pray they my real friends/ But if not, I’m YNW Melly."

Jelly Roll's wife, Bunnie XO, caught heat over a video where she met her "hall pass" -- something the internet was outraged about ... but she's not sweating it, and neither is hubby.

The podcaster recently uploaded a TikTok meeting Chris Cerulli -- the lead singer for Motionless in White -- at Las Vegas' Sick New World music festival. Right from the get-go in her caption ... she made it clear this is a dude she'd love to bang.

Bunnie wrote, "When you finally get to meet your hall pass," and she also joked "You could say we're in love now." Pretty innocent, obviously ... but folks flooded her comments anyway, with a lot of folks giving her side eye, y'know -- since she's married and all.

Gillie Da Kid won't be giving Kendrick Lamar's Drake diss the "Million Dollarz Worth of Game" primetime treatment -- the OG rapper thinks K. Dot served up a batch of hot ass with his "Euphoric" track!

Kendrick's associates easily gave him the nod over Drake's pair of disses but Gillie's scorecard says the complete opposite. He's got Drake up 2-0 ... and says the only thing Kendrick's winning is a corny contest.

Not only does Gillie think Drake has a 2-track lead, he also has Chris Brown up 1-0 over Quavo -- and he's under the impression race is playing a role in both battles.

From his POV, lightskin dudes are running the table!

He goes off on a tangent about light-skin guys commanding the spotlight in the 1980s street culture before Nino Brown -- Wesley Snipes' character in "New Jack City" -- became the hood's American idol.

Yeah ... romanticizing about fictional drug dealers and judging rap tracks didn't give Gillie's opinion much credibility with fans online.

Bottom line here, Gillie doesn't think Kung Fu Kenny kicked Drake hard enough with his stabs.

NFL star Sauce Gardner pretty much echoed Gillie's sentiments (without the corny jab and race critical theory), but the mixed reviews are surely enough gas to keep emotions lit on both sides of the ball!!!

Kendrick Lamar is dominating all the trending topics after snapping on Drake with his "Euphoria" diss track -- and all his homies are making sure it stays that way!!!

The 6-minute exposé left a lot to unpack and K. Dot's pals are all picking from their favorite parts. Jay Rock, Daylyt and Problem flat-out think Drake got his goose cooked, while OG instigator Metro Boomin found the entire flood of commentary hilarious!!!

DJ Hed rubbed the track in Akademiks' face while standing in pgLang's ringside corner as retribution for Ak trolling Kendrick for clocking his days without a response to Drake's "Push Ups/Taylor Made Freestyle."

Justin Timberlake comenzó su nueva gira esta semana y es algo increíble, ¡porque desafía las leyes de la física que Newton trabajó tan duro para confirmar!

El cantante debutó con una impresionante escenografía el lunes para el primer show de su Forget Tomorrow World Tour -el cual hizo su debut en Vancouver- asombrando a la multitud en el Rogers Arena con un escenario flotante enorme durante la interpretación de "Mirrors".

Échale un vistazo al video; Justin está atado a un arnés de seguridad mientras la plataforma elevada se balancea hacia atrás y adelante, dándole la oportunidad a los espectadores de ver desde todos los ángulos.

YG celebrated his new song with some recreational activities -- a bowling party featuring all his homies!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained footage from inside YG's "Knocka" single release party at Lucky Strike Monday night in L.A., where he was still repping for his late bro Nipsey Hussle with a custom leather jacket.

Hit-Boy's pops Big Hit was also among the attendees and tried his hand in filling Pete Weber's shoes on the glossy lanes -- and we can confirm he, at least, avoided the gutter!!!

New York Jets star Sauce Gardner is letting out a big yawn after checking out Kendrick Lamar's new Drake diss ... saying after taking three weeks to drop, it should've been MUCH better.

Social media is freaking out over Kendrick's surprise response to Drizzy's "Push Ups" and "Taylor Made Freestyle" tracks on Tuesday ... with people torn between whether it was enough to give him the upper hand in the rap beef.

Gardner -- who says he appreciates both artists -- is clearly siding with the 6 God so far, 'cause he shared his opinion on Kendrick's "Euphoria" ... and it wasn't a very glowing review.

Justin Timberlake kicked off his new tour this week -- and his stage is already the talk of the town ... 'cause it defies the laws of physics Newton worked so hard to confirm!

JT debuted an awesome set design Monday for the first show of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour -- which officially got under at the inaugural stop in Vancouver, BC ... wowing the crowd at Rogers Arena with a massive floating stage for his performance of "Mirrors."

Check it out ... Justin is strapped into a safety harness as the elevated platform rocks back and forth -- letting concertgoers take it all in at various angles and vantage points.

Kendrick Lamar took his time responding to Drake, but now he's finally dropped an explosive track aiming to discredit Drake's claim to everything he raps about in the Black community!!!

Kendrick's bombshell, entitled "Euphoria," is a 6-minute tongue-lashing that rips apart the Toronto rapper's "tough guy" image. Basically, Kendrick's calling BS on Drake's -- and his manager Chubbs' -- connections to the underworld.

The song gets deep at times, Kendrick spits he knows some things about the OVO camp that will make "Gunna Wunna look like a Saint" and also threatens violence on Drake for referencing his wife in his "Push Ups" diss.