Sam Smith My Golden Globe Gives Me Great Pleasure

Sam Smith got to the nub of the matter when he celebrated his Golden Globe win.

Sam tasted sweet victory at the Beverly Hilton Hotel before leaving for an after-party at the Chateau Marmont on the Sunset Strip.

Now we know ... it's way better than a door stop.

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David Bowie Dance Party Salute ... Post Golden Globes

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A ton of Hollywood celebs gave David Bowie the perfect salute after the Golden Globes -- a full-on dance party to the icon's biggest hits.

The impromptu tribute went down at HBO's after-party Sunday night. Jon Hamm, Harrison Ford, Rob Lowe, Jonah Hill and even Mel Gibson stopped by for the party at the Beverly Hilton.

We're told when news of Bowie's passing broke, the DJ started spinning Bowie's hits late into the night, and you can see ... the crowd LOVED it.

#LetsDance

Katy Perry Orlando Bloom Is a ... Really Close Talker

Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry had a hot night ... of conversation after the Golden Globes.

They seemed to be getting very cozy at the Weinstein Company and Netflix after-party.

But since Katy and her bf just did a duet of "Natural Woman" -- less than 2 weeks ago -- we're sure Orlando was just chatting about his fave John Mayer tunes ... and NOT her enormous boobs.

Cuba Gooding, Jr. Fun Drunk After Golden Globes ... 'I LOVE Black People!'

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Cuba Gooding Jr. had a goood time after the Golden Globes -- partying, shadow boxing, razzing Uber drivers and cutting Sylvester Stallone a break for forgetting to thank black people.

We got Cuba leaving the post-Globes bash at the Sunset Marquis, and he was wound up and ready to go! You've gotta see this celebration ... we know he's playing O.J. Simpson in the upcoming 'American Crime Story' -- but looks like he wants to play Sugar Ray Leonard after that.

Cuba even offered an explanation for Sly forgetting to shout out Michael B. Jordan and "Creed" director Ryan Coogler during his Globes speech.

Watch, it's just fun ... especially the parting shot as his Uber sped off.

Golden Globes Swanky Party on the Strip

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A gaggle of stars were driven a couple of miles from the Beverly Hilton and hit the Sunset Strip for a Golden Globes after-party.

Leo DiCaprio, Mel Gibson, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce and Jay Z, America Ferrera and Zendaya hit up the CAA after-party at the Sunset Tower Hotel in Bev Hills, CA.

Chris Brown Accuser Chris Might Hate Me ... But I'm a Queen In Brazil

The woman accusing Chris Brown of hitting her in the face doesn't have many fans in the hip-hop world, but her native Brazil loves her so much, they've asked her to reign as queen.

Liziane Gutierrez tells TMZ she was approached by organizers from the Carnaval celebration in Rio de Janeiro to be one the event's queens. She says pics of her in a bikini on the beach with Rod Stewart got their attention and did the trick.

Liziane -- who loves her after-parties -- is going after Chris Brown for allegedly punching her in the eye at a Vegas hotel. She also made claims against Jason Derulo after he left her on the sidewalk and she watched her friends party on with him at his home.

But Liziane says she'll be welcomed with open arms at the parade next month, when she's decked out in a super glitzy costume ... samba-ing within an inch of her life.

Maine Governor LePage Real D-Money ... I Don't Want Your White Women ... Let's Party!

Governor Paul LePage from Maine may worry that black men are coming to his state to commit crimes and impregnate white women, but someone he named has come forward to provide help ... and a fabulous weekend in VEGAS YO!!!

As you know, LePage went off the rails this week, saying, "These guys with the name D-Money, Smoothie, Shifty ... these types of guys, they come from Connecticut and New York, they come up here, they sell their heroin, they go back home."

Darren Blatt -- a famous party promoter who goes by the name D-Money, has fired off a letter, obtained by TMZ, in which he tries to educate LePage.

The real D-Money offers up his vast credentials, and then says "I am not some 'hooligan' looking to come to the state of Maine to sell drugs and get a bunch of your resident women pregnant."

D-Money -- who's white -- then extends an olive branch, inviting the Gov to a big Vegas party with some huge artists, including Tha Dogg Pound and E-40 ... no doubt LePage's favs.

No word on whether the good Governor will bite.

Kate Hudson, Gwyneth, Sean Penn Happy Birthday to Hollywood's Most Popular Agent!!!

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The most popular agent in town attracted more celebs than the Golden Globes can only hope.

CAA agent Cade Hudson had a birthday bash Wednesday night at Palm restaurant in Beverly Hills. The rain didn't stop a swarm of celebs from dining on steak and lobster, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Sean Penn, Kate Hudson, Joe Jonas, Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Ryan Phillippe, Bella Thorne, Seth MacFarlane, Rachel Zoe, Amanda Seyfried, Suki Waterhouse, Emma Roberts, Francesca Eastwood, Jeff Beacher,Amber Valletta and Dylan Penn.

If Cade gets 10% from all of them, that's a lot of cash ... and cake.

Christina Aguilera & Jessica Simpson Party Like It's 1999!!

Former rival pop stars Jessica Simpson and Christina Aguilera had a chance to reignite their battle during an epic party ... but only one of 'em made it to the stage.

The singers and their husbands hit up Linda Perry's L.A. party to celebrate the music she wrote for the new movie "Freeheld" -- and it turned into a major jam session.

Christina performed a bluesy cover of John Lennon's "Mother." Juliette Lewis, Courtney Love and Perry also took the mic. Even Jess' lil sis, Ashlee Simpson, performed.

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Jessica did NOT sing, and instead chose to just chill at the event. Props to her though ... she did not need assistance leaving the party this time.

Sam Smith Horsing Around with Friends

Sam Smith partied in London at a landmark gay club that might have the most uniquely awesome promotional night ever ... called -- wait for it -- Horse Meat Disco!

Yeah, Sam showed up for Eagle London's regular Sunday night event with a few older gents. Smith stayed for a while, drinking pints, dancing and horsing around, naturally.

HMD Sundays are not to be confused with Hot n' Hairy Mondays or Get Laid Wednesdays -- all of which prove London promoters are creative as hell.

No actual horses were harmed at the club. We think.

Meghan Trainor Off into the Sunset With DeAndre Jordan?!!?

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Singer Meghan Trainor obviously didn't get too tangled up with Charlie Puth after the AMAs ... because she seemed tight Saturday night with L.A. Clippers center DeAndre Jordan.

Meghan and DeAndre hung out at The Nice Guy in West Hollywood, and then got into the same car and drove off together.

Interesting, right?

Ellen DeGenres I'm The Captain Now Joins Harry and Kendall's Yacht Party

Ellen DeGeneres got in on the St. Barth's yacht action ... hanging out with Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles.

Ellen and wife Portia de Rossi hopped on board Kendall and Styles' yacht Wednesday and grubbed out. Thankfully for Ellen, Harry and Kendall held off on the PDA.

Quite a way to bring in the New Year.

Team Stanford F*** Iowa ... and Screw the Goose

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Stanford's 45-16 Rose Bowl victory over Iowa gave the team bragging rights, and brag they did outside The Argyle in Hollywood, when they trashed talked their rival.

Some of the guys are clearly sloshed as they piled into an SUV. One of the guys fatally fumbled a bottle of Grey Goose on the way out.

They played hard, and then played hard.

Toby Keith Country Singer Rocks Out in Hawaii

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Toby Keith stepped out of his comfort zone with one of the best songs ever, ever, ever recorded.

Toby was vacationing in Hawaii when he took the mic at Kelly O'Neil's in Waikiki and did justice to Chuck Berry. Toby's rendition was fueled by Jack and Coke.

Alo-haw!

Future vs. Rich Homie Quan vs. Fetty Wap vs. DeJ Loaf Who's Making the Most on NYE

Future in New York City, Fetty Wap in Las Vegas, Rich Homie Quan in Detroit, and DeJ Loaf in Queens ... which rapper do you think is getting paid the most to perform on New Year's Eve?

TMZ got hold of the riders for all four shows, revealing some big money and big demands.

Future ($200,000)
-- Two large bags of white cheddar popcorn
-- Fresh white powdered doughnuts
-- Scented candles

Fetty Wap ($125,000)
-- Tea with honey
-- Three packs of cigars
-- Pack of lighters

Rich Homie Quan ($90,000)
-- Bottles of room temperature water
-- Fruit platter
-- Four different kinds of chicken wings

DeJ Loaf ($60,000)
-- 12-14 Mercedes Benz Sprinter van ... and just a lot alcohol.

It's a great way to ring in the New Year.

Rick Ross Poppin' Bottles With Diddy & Co. for Album Release Party

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Rick Ross' album release party in Miami attracted some big hip-hop names ... and their big wallets, too.

Ross hit up Studio 23 Monday night to celebrate the release of "Black Market" ... with Diddy, French Montana and DJ Khaled along for the ride.

According to our sources, the crew -- which included soccer star Jozy Altidore, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, Bryant McKinnie, and a few members of the Brooklyn Nets -- spent $26,000 on bottle service.

Judging from the video, not a drop was wasted.