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Shawn Mendes says he's still figuring out his sexuality, but he does have one thing figured out ... he looks damn good without a shirt.

The singer-songwriter ditched his shirt again Thursday while checking out his Halloween decorations at his home in Los Angeles ... showing off his tattoos and his rock-hard abs.

We've seen Shawn more and more since he addressed years-long speculation about his sexuality earlier this week during a concert at the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado ... and, he looks happy after getting a huge weight off his chest.

3:54 PM PT -- Young Thug could be home very soon ... he was just sentenced and may not have to serve any more time behind bars if he successfully completes 15 years of probation.

On Thursday afternoon, Judge Whitaker imposed the sentence, which amounts to 40 years in total.

It's a bit complicated, but here's the gist -- he was given time served for 5 of the years plus 15 years on probation.

There is also a backloaded 20-year prison sentence that could kick in after probation ... but he'll only have to serve that time behind bars if he doesn't successfully complete his probation term.

If he keeps his nose clean during probation, the judge said that part of the sentence would be commuted.

His lawyer Brian Steel also requested he still be allowed to associate with co-defendants, his brother Quantavious "Unfoonk" Grier and Sergio "Gunna" Kitchens, in order to continue his rap career.

The state had been recommending Thug serve at least 25 years in prison, but it appears the judge went in a very different direction.

Young Thug decided to enter a guilty plea in his YSL RICO case ... which will bring an end to his part in what has become the longest trial in Georgia history.

On Thursday -- Halloween '24 at that -- Thug switched his original plea he made in 2022 and pleaded guilty to his role in criminal street gang activity.

He also pleaded no contest to conspiracy to violate the RICO Act and leading a criminal street gang.

Snoop Dogg's diving into the holi-daze ... featuring prominently in the expanded "Snoop on the Stoop" collection so that fans can bring home their own version of the rap legend.

Spencer's Gifts is hawking the collection -- inspired by the viral "Elf on the Shelf" phenomenon ... but, with the smiling elf replaced by the West Coast rapper.

Check out the merchandise ... Snoop's woven into a Christmas sweater bearing the words "Merry Chrismizzle," waiting to be hung on the tree in a red convertible ornament, sitting atop a dog house on a mug, and overall just vibing for the holidays.

Beyoncé is getting backup from her father, Mathew Knowles, after Donald Trump ripped her for not singing at a Kamala Harris rally.

Trump roasted Queen Bey on Wednesday in Green Bay, Wisconsin ... telling his supporters both Beyoncé and Kamala Harris were met with boos at the VP's Houston rally after Bey didn't perform.

However, Beyoncé's dad, who was at the Houston event last Friday, begs to differ ... telling TMZ, "I can unequivocally say no one was booing. That's just a lie."

Lizzo crushed the Halloween game this year -- leveling up with several costumes such as a mighty mash-up of Edward Scissorhands and SZA, AKA "Edward SZA Hands."

The singer also painted her entire bod bright red and donned a voluptuous "hunny bunny" body suit corset. She topped off the look with a long blue wig.

She swiped this "Face Card" credit card costume on her social media ... A shoutout to Beyoncé's "Heated" from Bey's 2022 Renaissance album. The Yitty shapewear owner rounded out the costume with a black jumpsuit and held on tightly to some Chanel shopping bags.

12:47 PM PT -- The video of Megan Thee Stallion admitting to lying to Gayle King about having sex with Tory Lanez is new, but a source close to Tory's criminal shooting case tells TMZ ... Meg testified during the trial that she had a sexual relationship with Lanez.

10:32 AM PT -- Megan Thee Stallion's admission she lied to Gayle King about having sex with Tory Lanez is catching the attention of Tory's legal team.

Ceasar McDowell, CEO of Unite the People, the nonprofit law firm that reps Tory, tells TMZ ... "The fact that Megan lied about her sexual relationship with Tory obviously makes her an unreliable witness. If someone lies in front of millions of people, how can you trust what they say any other time?"

The Los Angeles and e-streets have been crowning a new people's champ in rapper Big Sad 1900 ... the up-and-comer's buzz has been erupting in the city adjacent to Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, The Creator's blockbuster years!!!

TMZ Hip Hop linked with Big Sad caught up with in Bev. Hills this week ... DJ Akademiks and several other rap hubs have been heavily spreading the gospel that he's the one to watch in the City of Angels.

Big Sad's videos have been racking up thousands of views and he even admits to seeing all the Internet chitter-chatter ... but still won't feed into the hype and say he's better than Kendrick, Tyler, nor the late Nipsey Hussle!!!

Paris Hilton's giving fans a sign ... posting pics of herself on Instagram dressed as her close pal Britney Spears -- holding a diary that reads "Bad Bitch" across the cover.

The reality TV star shared several photos of her "...Baby One More Time" inspired outfit ... gray sweater and matching mini-skirt, and a white button-down shirt tied at the bottom to show off her tanned, toned stomach.

Check out the photos ... Paris is putting some cleavage on display -- posing with several sultry looks while leaning back on bright pink lockers. Brit's music vid is a bit more gray than Paris' interpretation, but ya know Hilton had to include her signature color for her shoot.

The assault video showing Diddy beating his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura wasn't released by the feds, they claim ... saying CNN got it from someone else -- and, Diddy's arguments claiming otherwise are straight-up false.

Prosecutors filed a motion in U.S. District Court in opposition to a motion Diddy filed earlier this month alleging he believed the government gave the video to the popular cable news channel back in May ... and, they basically say this can't be true 'cause they didn't even have it yet.

According to prosecutors, federal agents had searched for the video early in the investigation, but it had mysteriously disappeared from the hotel's server ... and didn't crop up again until CNN released the footage on May 17.

Halloween’s here, and folks are going all out to look unrecognizable … but Bianca Censori’s not so much dressing up, but dressing down -- giving some serious ghost vibes by going totally transparent!

It's a bit murky whether Bianca was rocking a full-on Halloween getup or just staying true to her signature style at the Maison Margiela Gallery bash in Tokyo Wednesday -- but one thing's for sure, her sheer black lace nipple covers left nothing to the imagination.

Bianca's cleavage stole the show ... and she paired her pasties with a matching lace thong.

Shawn Mendes is getting into the Halloween spirit ... putting up some last-minute decorations at his Los Angeles home ahead of the spooky holiday.

Check it out ... the singer, with the help of his sister, Aaliyah, draped the front yard of his L.A. pad in fake cobwebs Wednesday ... getting the abode ready for the slew of trick-or-treaters set to hit the streets Thursday evening.

As to why Shawn waited so late into October to decorate, it's safe to assume his tour -- which had him on the road for most of this month -- factored into his decorating plans.

Forget the kids, La La Anthony's feeling the real spirit of Halloween ... which is all about grown-ass celebs slipping into scary, sexy, cool costumes and packing into fancy West Hollywood parties.

La La hosted her bash at LAVO on the Sunset Strip, and her famous pals didn't disappoint showing out in some outrageous getups.

Anthony -- who dressed as Lady Deadpool from this year's uber-popular "Deadpool & Wolverine" -- was joined at the party by the likes of Karrueche Tran and Winnie Harlow ... both outfitted in glamorous white dresses.

Brianna LaPaglia isn't ready to address her high-profile split from country singer Zach Bryan ... saying as much in an update about her podcast.

The Barstool Sports personality, best known as Brianna Chickenfry, posted a message to fans on TikTok Wednesday evening, where she admitted she and "BFFs" podcast cohosts Dave Portnoy and Josh Richards tried to record a new episode, but were unable to due to her heartbreak.

She wrote ... "I am having a very hard time figuring out how I want to handle this publicly due to all the backlash. I am going to put my mental health first this week."

Donald Trump is poking the beyhive ... going after Beyoncé for endorsing his opponent and ripping her for not singing at a Kamala Harris rally.

Trump is feeling extra feisty today in Wisconsin, blasting Queen Bey at his Wednesday campaign rally in Green Bay.

Wearing an orange and yellow vest from a previous troll job over President Biden's garbage comments -- Trump tooled around in Wisconsin in a garbage truck -- Trump dragged Beyoncé for not showing off her pipes at a Harris event in Houston.

Shawn Mendes is getting a standing ovation from Colorado Governor Jared Polis ... after Shawn opened up to a concert crowd there and revealed he's still trying to figure out his sexuality.

The "Treat You Better" singer was performing at Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre Monday when he addressed yearslong speculation about his sexuality, saying it's a work in progress.

Gov. Polis, Colorado's first openly gay governor, tells TMZ ... "Red Rocks is a great place to share anything and everything. Colorado is a state where everyone, no matter who they are, can love who they love without fear and be who they are."

Primus is in the market for a new drummer ... because Tim Alexander abruptly quit the hard rock group ... informing his bandmates via electronic communications.

The band announced Tuesday that Tim quit Primus "effective immediately" ... after firing off an email to founding members Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde.

Primus says they were blindsided when Tim decided to quit ... and, the band says he went radio silent after dropping out, aside from one response where he told them he had "lost his passion for playing."