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Mariah Carey was even higher than 7,900 feet above sea level during her Aspen vacay ... assuming she indulged in any of the high grade marijuana she bought there.

Mimi stopped by a local pot shop called The Original Leaf at least a few times over the Christmas weekend ... according to our Aspen sources. We're told she went with a very popular strain called Amafu, which goes for $400 an ounce! Expensive anywhere other than Aspen.

According to OL's site ... it's a sativa strain that's "great for the great outdoors."

As for how much MC bought -- we're told she never breached the legal limit ... 1 oz. per transaction.

It's possible she was just buying a Christmas gift for a friend, or this explains her initially chill response to the New Year's Eve mess.

If Hollywood's still casting for "Aquaman" they might want to look into Joanna Krupa, who looked like a superhero paddling around Miami in the tiniest possible green bikini.

The former 'Real Housewife' was a sight for sore eyes, if you can decide which way to direct your eyes -- lot o' options in these shots.

In related news, the swimwear managed to stay on even while she splashed around with a pal.

Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and their kids all touched down in L.A. Monday night after a very timely New Year's trip to visit the grave site of Kanye's mother.

The Wests stepped off their private jet -- with Saint and North in tow -- after traveling to Oklahoma City. We're told it was the first time Kanye had taken the whole family to see where Donda West is buried.

They hooked up with other members of the West fam as well during the trip.

Kanye's been very present with Kim and the kids over the last weeks as he recovers from his breakdown -- and we're told this family pilgrimage was extremely important to him.

Just 27 days after undergoing back surgery, Rob Gronkowski is already back in PARTY ROCK MODE ... chillin' shirtless on a yacht in Miami.

Gronk's probably in Miami because his Patriots are playing the Dolphins on Sunday -- but he took some time to kick it on a celebrity-filled yacht with the like of "Divergent" star Ansel Elgort and Kardashian BFF Jonathan Cheban.

Andy Cohen is a little late for a "Baywatch" audition, but he still looked good in red trunks, braving the warm waters of St. Barth with his boyfriend.

In case you don't know, St. Barth is the "everybody who's anybody" place to go for Xmas and New Year's, so A.C. was right there rubbing elbows.

President Obama is letting it all hang out in the last few weeks of his presidency ... and the patrons at Nobu got to see him loosen up the ol' belt.

The Prez was seen dining Wednesday night at the Japanese restaurant in Honolulu, where he's currently vacationing with his family for the holidays.

We're told it was quite a scene -- the Secret Service wanded everyone coming in ... and there were snipers on the roof. Obama ended up snagging a table in the back, but damn near caused a ruckus in the main room when a huge table was cleared for him at first.

Unclear what exactly he ate ... but we're guessing he stayed away from the duck.

Carrie Fisher's daughter was on the move moments before her famous grandmother, Debbie Reynolds, suffered a possible stroke.

Billie Lourd hauled some luggage Wednesday in Santa Monica with rumored BF Taylor Lautner ... lending her a helping hand and a shoulder to cry on.

Britney Spears has really found herself a keeper ... a man willing to hold her purse without a hint of shame.

Britney and her new bf, Sam Asghari, went out for dinner together at Nobu in Malibu ... and he handled her handbag with pride as they left.

No wonder she's all smiles these days.

Mark Wahlberg's wife gets you coming ... and going.

Rhea Durham wore the hell out of a bikini while on vacation in Barbados.

Oh yeah ... and Mark was there too.

Justin Bieber has been working out ... and showing off the results in Barbados.

Biebs was out and about Tuesday ... shirtless at the beach, where he mounted a jet ski with baby bro, Jaxon, riding bitch.

Meghan Markle continued her Prince-free holiday this week without Harry ... but did sub in her mom for some quality downward dog time.

Paps got Meghan out in Toronto Tuesday morning making her way to a yoga class with mama bear Doria Radlan in tow.

Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer whipped themselves up for a Christmas miracle.

Tobey and Jennifer -- along with their 2 kiddos -- reunited for the holidays as they caught a flight Monday out of LAX. They broke up back in October, and they've been out and about all over L.A.

No smiles here ... but then again, they're at LAX.

Jourdan Dunn wasn't home for Christmas this year -- but still looked quite merry.

The Victoria's Secret model hit the beaches of Barbados this holiday weekend, spending Christmas Eve in the water ... and in a bikini.

Can't ignore the obvious ... Gisele Bundchen had a pretty obvious bump during a modeling shoot in Brazil earlier this month -- begging the question ... preggo???

Gisele and Tom Brady were extra touchy-feely during a DeflateGate vacation to Italy back in September ... back when G's belly was its typical flat self.

So, could baby #3 be on the way for the 36-year-old supermodel ... or was it just a big lunch?

Minnie Driver's first visit to Disney California Adventure wasn't gonna be hampered by anything including the neck brace she rode in on.

Minnie -- proudly wearing a bright "1st Visit" pin -- donned a neck brace Thursday at the famous theme park. And clearly, Toy Story Midway Mania's best enjoyed without restrictions.

It's interesting ... that ride spins and whips around ... so, what's the deal?

A rep for Minnie declined to comment.

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Paris Jackson is reminding her boyfriend why this is the most wonderful time of the year -- and it's got NOTHING to do with Santa, and everything to do with her bikini.

Paris and Michael Snoddy were making out and rolling around in the sand Wednesday on Maui. Michael's 18-year-old daughter and her peek-a-boo swimwear are making the most of the holiday break with her dude.