Drake Head Over Heels For Turks & Caicos Cutie 💘

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Drake's latest Turks & Caicos vacation seems to include a blossoming romance with a bartender named Flacka, who's got the boy's nose wide open ... as he serenaded her in her off-hours.

On Wednesday, Drake and his crew hit an intimate beach club named Noah's Ark which reunited him with Flacka -- he's already nicknamed her “The Pride" of Turks and made sure to get additional face time with her at the bar.

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FEELIN' A WAY
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Besides serving up cold drinks, she also helped Drizzy model his T&C-inspired Nike x Nocta drop in March ... and their friendship doesn't end there.

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Drake previously shouted her out on his “Her Loss” track “P***y & Millions” and had no issues putting her all over his IG ... for his 144 million followers to see.

The evening ended with more canoodling -- a candlelit dinner where Drake sang his tune "Feel No Ways" ... leaving Flacka blushing!!!

They later posed for pics where she called him a "cutie" and Drake described her as "the one and only!"

Drake's embarking on his tour with J. Cole next month so this may be a long distance-lover situationship for now ... but we're sure he'll be back!!!

Vanessa Hudgens, Cole Tucker We Got Married! ... Hit The Beach After Tying The Knot In Mexico

Vanessa Hudgens and Major League Baseball player Cole Tucker are officially Mr. and Mrs. after marrying in Mexico ... and the newlyweds hit the beach with family and friends to celebrate.

TMZ confirmed the news ... the former Colorado Rockies shortstop and the actress said their I Do's in Tulum, Mexico over the weekend, months after we broke the news Tucker and Hudgens got engaged.

The couple hasn't released any photos from the actual wedding ... but there is a photo floating around social media of Hudgens in a white gown.

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Hudgens continued with the all-white after the nuptials as the "High School Musical" actress wore a white one-piece bathing suit on the beach with her hubby, family, and friends.

You can also see Tucker -- a longtime MLB player -- wearing a wedding ring.

Hudgens said she knew Tucker was "the one" after their first weekend together ... but was still surprised when Tucker popped the question.

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"We had definitely talked about it, but I did not expect it to happen the way that it happened and the moment that it happened," Hudgens said. "It definitely caught me off guard and I was bawling my eyes out."

People was the first to break the story on the marriage.

Vanessa Hudgens y Cole Tucker en la playa tras casarse en México

Vanessa Hudgens y el jugador de la Major League de Baseball, Cole Tucker, son oficialmente Sr. y la Sra. después de casarse en México. Los recién casados estuvieron en la playa con la familia y amigos para celebrar.

TMZ confirmó la noticia, el ex campocorto de los Rockies de Colorado y la actriz se dieron el sí quiero en Tulum México durante el fin de semana, meses después de que dimos la noticia de que Tucker y Hudgens se comprometieron.

La pareja no ha publicado ninguna foto de la boda, pero hay una foto flotando en las redes sociales de Hudgens en un vestido blanco.

Hudgens continuó con el todo blanco después de la boda como la actriz de "High School Musical" lució un traje de baño blanco de una sola pieza en la playa con su maridito, familia y amigos.

También se puede ver a Tucker  —un jugador de la MLB desde hace mucho tiempo— con un anillo de bodas.

Hudgens dijo que sabía que Tucker era "el uno" después de su primer fin de semana juntos, pero todavía estaba sorprendido cuando Tucker hizo estallar la pregunta.

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"Definitivamente habíamos hablado de ello, pero no esperaba que sucediera de la manera en que sucedió y en el momento en que sucedió", dijo Hudgens. "Definitivamente me pilló desprevenida y estaba llorando a mares".

People fue el primero en dar la noticia del matrimonio.

Shannen Doherty Booked and Busy Amid Cancer Battle ... Not My Death Sentence!!!

Shannen Doherty is not letting stage 4 cancer change the way she goes about her life ... she's pushing forward with her work, but also carving out time for herself, her friends and her dog.

Sources close to Shannen tell TMZ … she is full steam ahead when it comes to showbiz, and has a plethora of gigs on the horizon.

We're told she's keeping busy attending different conventions, like the recent 90s Con in Florida ... and has more appearances on deck.

Shannen's got a busy week ahead ... we're told she's doing lots of interviews to promote her new podcast, "Let's Be Clear With Shannen Doherty," ahead of its debut. She'll be doing the morning show circuit with appearances on "Live With Kelly" and 'GMA.'

Shannen was diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2015, and she recently revealed the cancer has spread to her brain.

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Still, our sources say she's far from done living life ... and is still making future plans, because she doesn't believe stage 4 cancer has to be a death sentence. Indeed, science and medicine have come a long way.

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We're told she still goes out for dinner, and does normal everyday things like walking her dog ... and she recently enjoyed a boat vacay in Europe.

Bottom line ... Shannen's still kicking, still about positivity and has no plans to slow down.

Tom Brady Takes Kids Snorkeling ... Days After Getaway w/ Mom

Tom Brady is on dad time right now -- taking his kids out to sea ... just a few days after their mom, Gisele, flew 'em out to Central America with that jiu-jitsu guy she's always with.

The retired NFL quarterback posted a bunch of photos of him and his little ones Sunday, where they're on a boat and diving into the ocean with snorkeling gear on. He captioned his post, "I did Michigan and Massachusetts winters for a long time. Let me have this."

The pics he threw up are super cute ... but he definitely added one thirst trap, which features him facing the camera and completely shirtless. Yeah, the dude's ripped here.

No sign of his eldest son, Jack ... but we can see his other 2 kids -- whom he shares with Gisele -- front and center and ready to dive. There was another little girl in the mix too, but it's unclear who she is. In any case, if you peep his IG, looks like lobster's for dinner.

Now, what's interesting about this excursion is the fact that Gisele took these same children on a trip just earlier this week. They were photographed down in Costa Rica enjoying a vacation ... with none other than Joaquim Valente tagging along as well.

Gisele and Joaquim have been on a lot of getaways together this year ... and at times, her and Tom's children have joined them. It seems like that's becoming a regular thing now.

Despite the obvious appearance of Gisele and Joaquim being a couple ... she's denied any such thing, saying he's simply a close friend of the family who coaches them all up.

Hard to say if anyone's really buying that ... frankly, nobody tends to jet set with their jiu-jitsu instructor for intimate family outings like this, month in and month out. Whatever though ... right now, it's Tom's time with the kiddos -- and he's making the most out of it.

As you know ... Tom and Gisele are divorced now, so sharing custody is their new norm.

Carnival Cruise Bans TX Mom for Life ... Over Sleep Aid Gummies!!!

Carnival Cruise Line slapped a Texas mom with a lifetime ban from their fleet for taking a pack of CBD sleep aid gummies onboard ... and the reasoning is wacky.

Melinda Van Veldhuizen, a 42-year-old mom of two, claimed cruise employees and the police treated her like a crook after finding the gummies when searching her backpack at PortMiami over the summer.

She told Miami's ABC News affiliate WPLG that she was immediately taken aside after a staffer found the gummies in her bag ... and was interrogated by Carnival security and the police for 2.5 hours before getting blocked from getting on the ship.

The sale and use of hemp-derived CBD products is legal in 47 of 50 States. Florida is one of the states with restrictions ... where any product that contains more than 0.3% THC requires a medical marijuana card.

This lady and her fam planned the trip back in August to celebrate her 21st wedding anniversary and her son's senior year of high school ... and her attorney, Daren Stabinski, told WaPo the family had splashed out roughly $5,586 on their planned vacation.

What's more, after she was banned from going on the cruise, she received a letter from Carnival informing her that she was banned from all Carnival ships for life -- with Captain Rocco Lubrano writing she would "not be permitted to sail onboard any Carnival Cruise Lines vessel in the future."

Melinda, who had taken over a dozen Carnival cruises, is pursuing an internal claim with Carnival ... but has threatened to sue if it isn't resolved "appropriately." One thing's for sure ... she'll put the matter to bed once and for all.

Crucero Carnival Prohíbe de por vida el acceso a una madre de Texas Por unas gomitas para dormir!!!

El crucero Carnival le dio una bofetada a una madre de Texas tras prohibirle el acceso a su flota por llevar a bordo un paquete de gomitas que ayudan a conciliar el sueño, y el razonamiento es descabellado.

Melinda Van Veldhuizen, de 42 años y madre de dos hijos, afirmó que los empleados del crucero y la policía la trataron como a una delincuente después de encontrar las gomitas en su mochila en PortMiami durante el verano.

Ella le dijo a WPLG, afiliada de ABC News en Miami, que fue llevada inmediatamente a un lado después de que un empleado encontrara las gomitas en su bolsa y que fue interrogada por la seguridad del crucero y la policía por dos horas y media antes de que le prohibieran finalmente subir al barco.

La venta y el uso de productos CBD derivados del cáñamo es legal en 47 de los 50 Estados. Florida es uno de los estados con restricciones, donde cualquier producto que contenga más de un 0,3% de THC requiere una tarjeta de marihuana medicinal.

Esta señora y su familia habían planeado el viaje en agosto para celebrar el 21 aniversario de boda y el último año de su hijo en la secundaria, y su abogado Daren Stabinski dijo a WaPo que la familia había perdido aproximadamente $5,586 por sus fallidas vacaciones.

Más aún, después de que se le prohibiera ir en el crucero, recibió una carta de Carnival informándole de que estaba denegada en todos los buques de Carnival de por vida, con el capitán Rocco Lubrano escribiendo que "no se le permitirá navegar a bordo de cualquier buque de Carnival Cruise Lines en el futuro".

Melinda, que había hecho más de una docena de cruceros con Carnival, está tramitando una reclamación interna con la empresa, pero ha amenazado con demandar si no se resuelve "adecuadamente". Una cosa es segura... pondrá fin al asunto de una vez por todas.

Keke Palmer I Need a Break From Ex-BF Drama ... Gimme Paris, Rain or Shine

Keke Palmer is getting far away from the drama back home with her allegedly abusive baby daddy ... taking their young son with her on a trip to France, and glowing in some drizzle.

The actress popped up in Paris with her nearly 9-month-old, Leo, Thursday ... taking in the sights and doing the whole tourist thing -- and we gotta say, she looks super happy holding her little one ... especially considering everything she's going through back in the States.

Keke and her kiddo didn't let a rainy day ruin their trip whatsoever ... venturing out to the Eiffel Tower and the Quai Branly Museum ... with an assistant holding an umbrella for her as she held her child in her arms.

The helpers certainly came in handy -- they seemed to be able to keep Keke and young Leo nice and dry ... and Mama Bear definitely appreciated it, if her smile is any indication.

Like we said ... the European getaway comes in the middle of some big drama between Keke, her ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson and their families.

As we've reported ... Keke recently accused Darius of abusing her on and off for well over a year, including an alleged incident she says happened earlier this month, and she's shared images appearing to show the alleged abuse.

One image appears to show Darius with his hands on Keke while she's on a couch -- and another still seems to show them getting physical on the stairs.

For his part, Darius is denying the claims ... and he's accusing Keke's mom of threatening to put a bullet in his head. We've heard from sources that Keke's mother only said that because she was in fear for her daughter's safety.

In other words, there's a lot waiting for Keke back home ... including an upcoming court hearing on her temporary restraining order ... but it all seems out of sight and out of mind while she's in Paris.

One thing's for sure ... she's enjoying her sole custody of Leo, at least for now.

KEKE PALMER NECESITO UN DESCANSO DEL DRAMA CON MI EX NOVIO

Keke Palmer se está alejando del drama de su ex supuestamente abusivo, llevando a su hijo pequeño con ella en un viaje a Francia y brillando en un poco de llovizna.

La actriz apareció en París con su hijo Leo, de casi nueve meses el jueves. Visitó los lugares de interés y realizó todas las actividades turísticas y tenemos que decir que se ve muy feliz con su pequeño en brazos, especialmente teniendo en cuenta todo lo que está pasando de vuelta en los Estados Unidos.

Keke y su pequeño no dejan que un día lluvioso arruine su viaje en absoluto. Se aventuraron a la Torre Eiffel y el Museo Quai Branly con un asistente de la celebración de un paraguas para ella mientras sostenía a su hijo en brazos.

Los ayudantes sin duda fueron muy útiles al momento de mantener a Keke y Leo protegidos y secos.

Como hemos dicho, la escapada europea se produce en medio de un gran drama entre Keke, su ex novio Darius Jackson y sus familias.

Como hemos informado, Keke recientemente acusó a Darius de abusar de ella durante más de un año, incluyendo un supuesto incidente que supuestamente ocurrió a principios de este mes. Ella ha compartido imágenes que parecen mostrar el supuesto abuso.

Una imagen parece mostrar a Darius con las manos sobre Keke mientras ella está en un sofá y otra parece mostrarlos una agresión en las escaleras.

Por su parte, Darius está negando las afirmaciones y está acusando a la madre de Keke de amenazarlo con poner una bala en su cabeza. Hemos oído de fuentes directas que la madre de Keke solo dijo que porque tenía miedo por la seguridad de su hija.

En otras palabras, hay mucho esperando a Keke de vuelta a casa, incluyendo una audiencia en la corte sobre su orden de restricción temporal, pero todo parece estar fuera de la vista y fuera de la mente mientras está en París.

Una cosa es segura, ella está disfrutando de su custodia exclusiva de Leo, al menos por ahora.

Travis Kelce Floored By Taylor's Lyric Change ... 'She Really Just Said That!!!'

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Travis Kelce says he was downright floored when he heard Taylor Swift give him a shout-out with a lyric change last week ... admitting the now-viral moment in Buenos Aires "blew me away."

The NFL star went in-depth about his trip to Argentina to see his new girlfriend on this week's episode of  "New Heights is presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment" ... saying that because it was all "public knowledge," he was down to spill some of the beans on how his bye week vacation went.

The Chiefs tight end told his brother, Jason, that he had a "whole bunch of fun" on the excursion ... revealing it was his first time ever heading south of the equator.

He said he and Swift -- plus her dad -- got dinner on Friday night following the postponement of Taylor's concert ... and they dined on "some good steak."

Then, he opened up about Saturday ... gushing to Jason about how "electric" it was to be in attendance for her show.

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As for the big moment when Swift sang about him during her "Karma" performance ... he said he had some idea it was coming -- but that didn't change his emotions when "Karma is the guy on the Chiefs coming straight home to me" reverberated through the stadium.

"Definitely when I heard it come out of her mouth, it still shocked me and blew me away," he said. "I was like, 'Oh, shhh! She really just said that! All right!'"

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Kelce then apologized to Taylor's dad for missing a high-five he had tried to get during the calamity.

"Sorry, Mr. Swift!" he said with a laugh.

Kelce also said he convinced Taylor's dad to switch allegiances from the Eagles to the Chiefs -- something Jason, Philadelphia's star center, wasn't exactly pleased about.

Travis, of course, won't be able to attend another Swift show for a while -- Kansas City now has weekly games until at least the playoffs ... though give the pod a listen, it sure sounds like the two lovebirds have a bond strong enough to survive some long distance between now and the spring.

TRAVIS KELCE IMPACTADO POR EL CAMBIO DE LETRA DE TAYLOR

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Travis Kelce dice que estaba totalmente impresionado cuando escuchó a Taylor Swift enviándole un mensaje al cambiar de letra de una canción la semana pasada, admitiendo que el momento ahora viral en Buenos Aires "me dejó alucinado".

La estrella de la NFL habló sobre su viaje a Argentina para ver a su nueva novia en el episodio de esta semana de "New Heights", diciendo que porque todo era "de conocimiento público", que estaba abajo a derramar algunos de los frijoles en cómo sus vacaciones de la semana de descanso fue.

El ala cerrada de los Chiefs le dijo a su hermano, Jason, que se había "divertido mucho" revelando que era la primera vez que iba al sur del ecuador.

Dijo que él y Swift —además de su padre— cenaron el viernes por la noche tras el aplazamiento del concierto de Taylor y cenaron "un buen filete".

Luego, se abrió sobre el sábado, diciéndole a Jason acerca de lo "eléctrico" que es asistir a su show.

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En cuanto al gran momento, cuando Swift cantó sobre él durante su actuación "Karma", dijo que tenía alguna idea de que venía, pero eso no cambió sus emociones cuando las palabras "Karma es el chico de los Chiefs que viene directamente a casa para mí" reverberó a través del estadio.

"Definitivamente, cuando lo oí salir de su boca, todavía me sorprendió y me dejó alucinado", dijo. "Me dije: '¡Oh, shhh! ¡Lo ha dicho de verdad! Está bien'".

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Kelce se disculpó entonces con el padre de Taylor por perderse un choque de manos que había intentado conseguir.

"¡Lo siento, señor Swift!", dijo entre risas.

Kelce también dijo que convenció al padre de Taylor para que cambiara su lealtad de los Eagles a los Chiefs, algo que a Jason, el centro estrella de Philadelphia, no le hizo mucha gracia.

Travis, por supuesto, no será capaz de asistir a otro espectáculo de Swift por un tiempo, Kansas City ahora tiene juegos semanales hasta por lo menos los playoffs. En todo caso, creemos que la pareja tiene un vínculo lo suficientemente fuerte como para sobrevivir a la distancia.

Travis Kelce Aterriza en Argentina ... Concierto de Taylor pospuesto

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11:54 AM PT -- ¡Qué mala suerte para Tayvis! La segunda fecha de la cantante en Buenos Aires fue pospuesta hasta el domingo debido a la lluvia.

No está claro hasta cuándo planeaba Travis Kelce quedarse en la ciudad, pero suponemos que solo estará en el show del sábado.

Taylor Swift emitió un comunicado sobre la decisión de posponer el concierto diciendo que le encanta actuar en climas "poco cooperativos", pero no quiere poner en peligro a sus fans.

Suponemos que esto despeja su agenda para que tengan una cita nocturna con Travis.

Travis Kelce ha aterrizado en Argentina. La superestrella de la NFL viajó hasta Buenos Aires para estar en el concierto de Taylor Swift, el que se llevará a cabo en tan solo unas horas.

Hubo rumores de que Travis Kelce, que actualmente está disfrutando de su semana de descanso en el fútbol, planeaba hacer el viaje de 13 horas a América del Sur para ver a su dama deslumbrar en el escenario, y ahora hay pruebas de que es el novio más cariñoso del mundo, con Daily Mail tomando fotos del campeón de la Super Bowl en el aeropuerto.

Como informamos anteriormente, el jugador de los Chiefs fue visto en el evento de caridad de Patrick Mahomes el jueves, optando por saltarse la primera noche de la gira internacional de Taylor Swift para estar presente para su mejor amigo.

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Taylor ha ido a cuatro partidos de Travis esta temporada y ahora es su turno de devolverle la mano a ella.

En este momento son las 15:15 horas en Buenos Aires, así que Travis tiene unas horas para relajarse antes de bailar y cantar como un loco.

Por supuesto, esta no sería la primera experiencia de Travis Kelce en el Eras Tour. El jugador la vio en vivo en el Estadio Arrowhead en agosto, y ha contado en detalles cómo quiso acercarse a ella, pero no tuvo oportunidad.

Un avance rapidísimo hasta ahora, los dos son la pareja más grande del mundo del deporte y el espectáculo.

Es curioso cómo funciona la vida.

Publicado originalmente -- 10:15 AM PT

Travis Kelce Arrives In Argentina ... Taylor Concert Postponed

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11:54 AM PT -- Huge bummer for Tayvis -- the singer's second Buenos Aires date was just postponed 'til Sunday due to rain.

Unclear how long Travis Kelce was planning to stay in town ... but we take it he'll just tune in to Saturday's show.

Taylor Swift released a statement on the decision to push back the gig ... saying she loves to perform in uncooperative weather, but didn't want to put her fans in harm's way.

Guess this clears her schedule for a date night with Travis!!

Travis Kelce has touched down in Argentina -- the NFL superstar made his way to Buenos Aires in time to catch Taylor Swift's concert in just a few hours.

There were rumblings TK -- who's currently enjoying his off week from his football duties -- was planning to make the nearly 13-hour trip to South America to watch his lady rock the stage ... and now there is proof he is the ultimate supportive boyfriend, with Daily Mail snapping pics of the Super Bowl champ at the airport.

As we previously reported, the Chiefs tight end was spotted at Patrick Mahomes' charity event on Thursday ... electing to skip night one of T-Swift's international tour in order to be there for his bestie.

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Taylor has attended four of Travis' games this season ... and now, it's his time to return the favor.

It's currently 3:15 PM local time ... so Travis has a few hours to relax before dancin' and singin' like crazy.

Of course, this won't be TK's first "Eras" tour experience -- he saw her live at Arrowhead Stadium back in July, and famously detailed how he wanted to shoot his shot, but never got the opportunity.

Fast forward to now ... and the two are the biggest couple in sports and entertainment.

Funny how life works.

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NASCAR's Ryan Blaney I'm Cup Series Champ ... Here's How I'm Celebrating!

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Ryan Blaney is just days removed from the biggest moment in his racing career ... so, how's the 2023 Cup Series champion celebrating?! TMZ Sports asked the NASCAR star.

"I'm going on vacation this upcoming weekend, so I'm excited for that!" Blaney told us ... adding the vacay was planned before winning the title, but it certainly makes the trip "even more special now," according to the driver.

But, even more so than a boy's trip, Blaney says he's looking forward to spending time with the team behind the great season.

"I'm excited to go to our race shop [Wednesday] to see everybody. See all the men and women who are a part of Team Penske in North Carolina. So that's gonna be another special moment to spend with everybody."

Blaney, at just 29 years old, secured the coveted title with a second-place (behind Ross Chastain) finish during Sunday's season finale at Phoenix Raceway ... earning Ryan enough points to win the Cup Series title!

Ryan comes from a racing family ... his dad Dave made nearly 500 NASCAR starts. Grandpa was a driver, too -- mostly on dirt tracks -- and the racing lineage was a huge inspiration for the new champion.

"I was lucky enough as a kid to grow up around it, with my dad racing, him coming from dirt tracks just like my grandfather and I just saw it at a young age. As a kid, I just wanted to do what my dad did. I was fascinated by it, so he was obviously a huge part of getting me going, and supporting me throughout the way."

Ryan continued ... "Still having my family in my life the way they are, supporting me week in and week out, supporting me in my adulthood, is something that I can never thank them enough for."

FYI, Kyle Larson, William Byron, Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin rounded out the Cup Series standings.

As for when he turns his attention to next season ... here's what Ryan told us.

"Now. But at the same time, I'm still gonna enjoy this one. I don't want to look ahead too much."

Blaney continued ... "I think when it gets to the New Year, when January rolls around, 'Okay, it's time to go back to work! What do we have to do to get another?' But until January, I'm enjoying this one, and then I'll focus on the new one!"

Congrats!!

Busta Rhymes Yacht Vacay Led to 'BlockBusta' & Super Producers!!! Had to Have Coi & BIA, Too

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Busta Rhymes is revealing how he was able to assemble the hip hop Avengers of producing -- Pharrell, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz -- for his new album ... and the idea for his unbeatable team first came to him on a boat.

The Dungeon Dragon checked in with TMZ Hip Hop just minutes before he hit the stage in Munich for 50 Cent's "Final Lap" tour to discuss "BlockBusta" ... the album he says has him wildin' out like the Bussa Bus of old.

His last album, 2021's "E.L.E. 2," was widely billed as his 10th studio project when it dropped ... a clerical error Busta clarified with us.

He partnered with Google Play's inaugural launch in 2012 to release his "Year Of The Dragon" album for free but says the system wasn't set up to properly track its stats, so he treats it like the "special" project it is.

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Regardless, he promises nothing short of fireworks on his new, appropriately titled, album ... executive produced by the legendary trio!!!

The stakes is high, as Trugoy would say.

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Busta says the idea first came about while yachting with the production brass in Miami, and he figured he'd be missing the chance of a lifetime if he didn't slip some rap talk in the mix.

He says the project first started as an EP with the superproducers producing 2 tracks each but then spiraled into a full-blown album.

Coi Leray and BIA costar on the first pair of singles ... Busta agrees with the sentiment female artists are bringing more fans to rap lately, but says he sees artists as "MC 1st," regardless of gender.

While he gives BIA and Coi serious props as MCs and live performers ... he says he'll have a nice blend of men and women featuring on the final tracklist for "BlockBusta."

You can hear it in his voice, Busta's batteries are recharged, and he'll be releasing even more music rapidly. After "BlockBusta," he tells us he and his ace Spliff Star are dropping an album!!!

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Before signing off to hit the stage, Busta gave big love to Beyonce, Drake and Lil Baby ... but is adamant Final Lap is the best tour of '23 -- hands down!!!

JetBlue Plane Tips Back On Its Tail!!! Scary Weight Shift at Gate

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In the immortal words of Fat Joe ... a JetBlue airplane leaned back -- way back -- while parked at JFK Airport, tipping onto its freakin' tail as passengers were exiting!

The wild scene played out Sunday night at the NYC airport -- the Airbus A321-231 popped a wheelie, unintentionally, after landing from Barbados ... delivering a major shock to passengers and crew.

The plane's tail tipped backward "due to a shift in weight and balance during deplaning," according to JetBlue spokesman Derek Dombrowski ... who told NY Post the aircraft eventually came back down to its normal level.

He added there were no injuries in the rare incident ... and the company's currently investigating what happened and has taken the plane out of rotation for inspection.

For those unaware, pilots often calculate the weight and balance before every flight to determine the plane's center of gravity -- looking at things like the total weight of passengers and luggage, so it's unclear what was in the back of the plane that made it flip.

Word of warning for those who applaud when landing -- it ain't over 'till you're off the damn thing!