Britney Spears 'Hoppy' To Be Back in USA ... Holding Stuffed Bunny Tight

Britney Spears has a new bed companion ... no, not a model with rock-hard abs -- it's actually a stuffed rabbit she brought back from Mexico.

The singer-songwriter left Cabo, Mexico to get back to Los Angeles Thursday -- bringing her new furry friend back from south of the border.

She's holding her new pal tight in Mexico -- covering up most of her face with it while adding a black hat and dark sunglasses to her look.

Rihanna Munches On Bougie Holiday Snack ... Chicken Nuggets & Caviar!!!

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.

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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.

Diddy Accusers' Lawyer Tony Buzbee Fires Back at Jay-Z ... Rapper Will Do Anything to Intimidate, Harass Me!!!

The lawyer for numerous Diddy accusers is firing back at Jay-Z and his team's allegations of misconduct ... calling their demand for sanctions against him "frivolous" -- and saying the star is just trying to intimidate his client and himself.

Tony Buzbee filed a response Friday to Jay-Z and his team's recent filing ... claiming their justification for having him sanctioned falls on tiny inconsistencies in a person's story from nearly 25 years ago -- when the "Jane Doe" was just a child.

Buzbee says that Jay's side is trying to use a simple dispute of facts as proof that his client's allegation of rape is all BS ... and, his threat against Buzbee himself is just another instance of "bullying."

Kelly Clarkson Serves Up Major Holiday Roast ... To Ex-Hubby Brandon Blackstock!!!🎄

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.

PAUL MCCARTNEY & RINGO STARR PERFORM BEATLES HITS IN LONDON!!!

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are getting back to where they once belonged ... onstage together in the UK!!!

The Beatles stars made their surprise reunion on Thursday night at the O2 Arena in London, all apart of McCartney's "Got Back" tour, which has gone across Europe and Latin America.

McCartney introduced his former bandmate as, "The one and only Mr. Ringo Starr!" Needless to say, the crowd went absolutely wild.

John Mayer Officially Buys Jim Henson Studio Lot ... For Over $40 Million!!!

John Mayer has officially purchased the Jim Henson studio lot ... and he appears to have a clear vision on how he wants the studio to look in the future ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Mayer and producer/director McG have finalized their deal to buy the iconic Jim Henson Studio. Despite previous reports claiming the deal was in the $60 million range, our sources say it closed for around $45 million.

We're told Mayer will oversee the recording studio, and McG will manage the other facilities on the lot.

Over the years, the Henson recording studio has been home to music's biggest acts including Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Ozzy Osbourne, The Supremes and more. It's also where "We Are The World" was recorded.

We're told a name change for the studio is coming ... though an exact name has not been decided on yet.

However, renaming the Jim Henson studio may be the biggest change coming under new ownership. We're told Mayer and McG are set on keeping the studio running with no major changes — including keeping the same staff.

We're told preserving the history of the building means everything to the duo -- and so does making sure it stays the premier recording studio on the West Coast for years to come.

As we reported ... last month, Mayer and McG went under contract the buy the historic Hollywood property. Mayer already has a connection to the property -- holding offices in the building.

We reached out to a rep for John ... so far, no word back.

Beyoncé Xmas Halftime Show Texans Urging Fans To Rock Out With Your Cocktails Out!!!

NFL fans looking to Texas Hold some Beyoncé-themed cocktails during her halftime performance on Christmas Day are in luck ... TMZ Sports has learned Houston will be selling drinks with Yoncé flair in honor of her much-anticipated show.

Aramark Sports + Entertainment -- which has provided football fanatics with goodies at Texans games throughout this season -- tells us four specialty drinks paying homage to Beyoncé will be available for purchase at NRG Stadium during Houston's Dec. 25 tilt with the Ravens.

The first is called the "Texan Honey" -- and it's a mix of whiskey, lemon juice, honey syrup and ginger beer that will all come mixed in a souvenir cup.

Lizzo Speaks About 'Hurtful' Sexual Harassment Lawsuit 'I Was Completely Surprised'

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Lizzo is breaking her silence about the harassment lawsuit filed by three of her former backup dancers -- saying she was completely blindsided by the accusations.

Speaking on the "Baby, This Is Keke Palmer" podcast, the singer shared how deeply hurt she was by the ex-dancers -- especially since they weren’t even part of her 2022 "Watch Out for the Big Grrrls" tour, and they were people she had previously given opportunities to.

Lizzo got candid with Keke, saying she had always appreciated them as dancers ... so when they suddenly turned on her, hitting her with legal complaints while she was living her dream, it came as a complete surprise to her.

Druski New Skit Has Podcasters Pissed!!!🤬 And Rubi Rose Catches Strays

Druski's newest comedic skit took a swipe at lavish-living losers, and the hosts of the "Fresh & Fit" podcast -- and the entire internet -- is laughing!!!

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The viral funnyman titled his latest bit "Dudes that think Money can UNLAME them 😂", where he portrayed a guy with a few dollars in his pocket and an outrageous personality.

After getting his head drenched with black hairspray for a $245 haircut, Druski spoofed a segment of the 'F&F' podcast where he spewed off misogynistic nonsense about females having ZERO rights.

Diddy Accusers' Attorney Tony Buzbee Sued For Allegedly Giving Woman STI ... He Says It's a 'Smear Campaign'

Tony Buzbee -- the high-profile attorney who's filed multiple lawsuits against Diddy, and one against Jay-Z -- is now accused of infecting a woman he dated with a venereal disease.

According to a new suit filed in New York Supreme Court ...the accuser, identified as "Jane Doe," says Buzbee has taken advantage of her since 2018 when they first met during an online conversation.

The woman said the Texas-based lawyer charmed her and convinced her to go out on a date. She says she ventured to Buzbee's hometown of Houston to grab dinner with him before they took in a show.

GloRilla Back to School For Chiropractin'??? Nope, Donates $25K To Alma Mater!!!

GloRilla's amazing year didn't prevent her from giving back to her roots ... the "TGIF" rapper surprised students at her old high school in Memphis Wednesday afternoon -- with a chunky check for $25,000!!!

The 5-figure donation will benefit the school's new library space, giving both Melrose High students and the neighboring Orange Mound community access to the new tech.

Melrose High repaid the favor by renaming its library The Gloria H. Woods Media Center, uncharted territory for Glo's old stomping grounds.

Saafir Cause Of Death ... Septic Shock, Colon Infection

California-bred rap veteran Saafir died in November ... and we've learned it was a complication of health issues.

TMZ Hip Hop obtained the death certificate, which states Saafir died from septic shock and enterocolitis -- an infection of the small intestine.

The doc also lists infected sacral decubitus as a COD, a medical term for an enlarged bedsore caused by too much pressure on the bottom of the spine.

Lil Baby No Fan of Kendrick 'Not Like Us' Name-Drop ... Deads Gunna Union FOREVER

Lil Baby stayed quiet behind the scenes throughout the entire 2024 Rap Wars where Kendrick Lamar and Drake battled it out ... turns out, he's not a fan of being one of K. Dot's "examples" on "Not Like Us!!!"

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The Atlanta rap star broke his silence in a one-on-one sit-down with Charlamagne Tha God on Thursday ... Kendrick accused Drake of exploiting A-Town rappers Baby, Young Thug, Future, 2 Chainz, Quavo and his "Her Loss" collaborator 21 Savage.

Kendrick rapped, "Lil Baby helped you get your lingo up" on the heavily promoted record but Baby disapproved -- "If you and him [Drake] was arguing why the hell you gotta say me, you know?"

Tory Lanez To Megan Thee Stallion Restraining Order Request Is Bogus ... She's An Admitted Liar!!!

Tory Lanez is firing back at Megan Thee Stallion as she seeks a restraining order against him ... and his legal team says she's not to be believed.

The rapper's legal team tells TMZ ... "Megan's claim that Tory filed legal docs to undermine her new Amazon Prime documentary is 'ridiculous.'"

Instead, Tory's legal team says the timing of the legal filing Meg is referencing had nothing to do with the release of her documentary and was filed simply to comply with legal deadlines.

Tom Cruise Surprises Timothée At Movie Debut ... Past Meets Future!!!

Timothée Chalamet had a very special surprise guest at a screening for his new Bob Dylan movie ... and it was Tom Cruise!!!

The legendary actor dropped in on Timothée over in the United Kingdom for Tuesday's debut of Chalamet's new movie, "A Complete Unknown," at the Ham Yard Hotel in London, England

Tom and Tim shook hands and posed for some photos together ... in one shot of just the two of them, Tom is pointing at Tim and has one hand over his shoulder.