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Kid Cudi is testifying about his infamous car fire-bombing ... and he says he knows Diddy had something to do with it, even though Diddy denied it to his face during a meeting where Diddy came off like a Marvel supervillain.

The rapper testified Thursday in Diddy's criminal ... telling the jury his Porsche went up in flames outside his house in January 2012, shortly after he broke things off with Cassie.

Kid Cudi says he wasn't at home when he got a call from his dog's babysitter, informing him his car was on fire. He says he rushed home and found his car damaged.

Tory Lanez is currently on the mend after surviving a brutal prison attack, and now has a change of scenery -- after being moved to a completely different facility!!!

As of Thursday morning, we've confirmed Tory was shipped out to California Men’s Colony (CMC) to ensure his safety ... 3 hours away from the California Correctional Institution (CCI) where he was stabbed 14 times, resulting in both lungs collapsing.

Tory’s attorney Crystal Morgan tells TMZ Hip Hop the "Color Violet" artist is doing fine, considering the severity of his injuries ... but isn't necessarily happy he had to move to CMC, near San Luis Obispo.

Kid Cudi says Diddy broke into his Los Angeles home after finding out he was dating Cassie ... and he says Diddy screwed with his pooch.

The rapper took the stand Thursday in Diddy's federal criminal trial in NYC and told the jury about some of the drama that unfolded between him, Diddy and Cassie back in 2011 ... when she was on a break from Diddy and they started dating.

Kid Cudi testified there was a break-in at his home in December 2011 after Cassie called him early in the morning and told him Diddy found out about them. He says cops were called, too.

Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz caught some rays in Cannes ... and, Klum caught a handful of her man too -- appearing to grab his crotch while they sunbathed together!

The supermodel and her musician husband were lying side-by-side at their hotel in the French city ... bathing suits on, Heidi holding a refreshing drink in her right hand.

She kept her left hand busy, too ... creeping down to Kaulitz's animal-print shorts and pawing right in between her man's legs.

Jon Taffer is once again suing a man allegedly running around Florida bars pretending to be him and harassing people, according to a new lawsuit filed by the "Bar Rescue" star and his lawyer, Bradford Cohen.

Here's what we know ... in court docs obtained by TMZ, Jon claims Vic Caroleo has been impersonating him since 2017 -- continuing to do so even after filing a lawsuit against him in 2024.

JT says VC is not just trying to pass himself off as him as a form of flattery -- he alleges he's committing "sexually inappropriate and abusive acts against women" while using his name.

Sean "Diddy" Combs' former executive assistant George Kaplan is taking the stand Thursday morning, continuing Wednesday afternoon's testimony in the second week of the rap mogul's federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.

Kaplan was asked by the prosecution about carrying cash for Diddy ... he said he took $50,000 onto a private jet, and said he once picked up $10,000 at a Western Union on behalf of Combs Enterprises.

Asked about Diddy's long-term relationships ... he said he was aware of girlfriends Cassie and Gina, and of Kim -- as in the mother of Diddy's children, Kim Porter.

Chris Appleton might be a killer hairstylist, but no one was looking at his mane when he hit the beach in France ... 'cause his abs drew a lot of eyes -- and, his tight Speedo even more!

The beauty influencer enjoyed a relaxing day on the beach in Cannes Thursday ... stripping down to a tiny white bikini bottom for a fun-filled day of surf, sand and sun.

Check out the pics ... Chris' barely-there garment clung to his skin -- revealing pretty much everything below the belt.

Kid Cudi will testify today at Diddy's federal sex trafficking trial ... and, it looks like he's taking a few nicotine hits to steady himself before he does.

We recorded the rapper getting out of his car and walking into the Manhattan courthouse Thursday ... a serious expression on his face. He didn't say anything to the gathered crowd -- using his mouth to puff on a cigarette instead.

Cudi quickly turns the corner out of view in the clip -- before resurfacing inside the courthouse, where he can be seen through a window ... taking off his jacket to go through a security checkpoint, speaking to a guard.

Hayden Hopkins is looking stunning after welcoming a baby with MLB player Joey Gallo late last year ... putting her incredible figure on display in a sexy social media post.

The professional dancer and current free agent became parents to an adorable bundle of joy, Capulet Lilac Gallo, back in October ... with mama calling her "Heaven on earth."

Hopkins -- who documented her pregnancy journey on her Instagram -- decided to share her progress to her 231,000 followers ... rocking the same bikini she wore during her second trimester to show her current state six months later.

Time for another Guess Who! Can you guess the bombshell showing off her hot bod while wearing a neon bikini? And as if that wasn't sexy enough, she munchin' on some watermelon.  We'll give you some clues, but then its up to you to put the face to this bod.

She's an actress who has appeared in TV shows such as "Players" and "Powerless." Her older sister was one of the main characters in Disney's "High School Musical."

Can you guess who she is?

Megan Fox didn't anticipate her most recent pregnancy ... revealing she and Machine Gun Kelly weren't looking to have a kid together -- even though they're now so happy they did.

The actress took to Instagram to share a steamy video showing her posing in a low-cut crop top, skirt and high black stockings.

She's striking a series of scandalous positions in the clip ... touching her fingertip to her tongue, putting her hands in prayer position and making sultry moves toward the camera.

Kathy Griffin's telling members of the LGBTQ+ community to stay vigilant -- because she says she's worried about their safety as Pride Month 2025 rapidly approaches.

We caught up with the comedian outside the WeHo Bistro -- a popular restaurant in West Hollywood -- on Wednesday ... and, she told the assembled crowd that, as an ally of the community, she worries for their safety.

Griffin says gay people and allies of the community need to pay attention politically ... and march in the streets daily, not just for Pride Month, which is June.

Sherri Papini is shrugging off the lies she told in her alleged kidnapping ... she says she can't be the only person who has ever fibbed, and her case is deeper than most folks realize.

TMZ obtained a clip from the upcoming documentary "Sherri Papini: Caught In The Lie" ... and she asks the audience, "Haven't you ever lied? Have you ever lied in your history of existence? And then has that lie been blown up and broadcast around the world?"

Sherri went missing for three weeks back in 2016 ... resurfacing on the side of a road in California after claiming her captors let her go.

The only thing Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson seem to be sweating these days is the spice level of their wings ... despite all the recent negative attention they've received, the two enjoyed what appeared to be a blissful chicken dinner date Wednesday.

Check out some video Hudson shared of the duo's Hump Day supper, the 24-year-old and her 73-year-old UNC football head coach boo could be seen wolfing down some buffalo wings by a body of water ... all while a peaceful sunset surrounded them.

If the serene scene wasn't enough proof they haven't been shaken by the drama they've been entrapped in lately, Hudson's witty caption provided some further evidence.

Two Israeli Embassy workers were shot to death Wednesday by a gunman at the Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. — and the arrest of the suspect was caught on dramatic video.

Check it out ... The alleged shooter — identified as Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, Illinois — is grabbed by a couple of cops inside a building on Wednesday night.

One of the officers slaps the cuffs on Elias, who starts screaming, "Free free Palestine." Both officers then escort him through an exit door as witnesses stare in shock, with one horrified woman seen covering her mouth.

The Knicks had an extra hand in their thrilling Game 1 matchup with the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday ... but unfortunately for the home team, Jon Hamm's assist couldn't help them to victory.

The "Mad Men" actor had courtside seats for the contest at Madison Square Garden ... but Hamm apparently wasn't satisfied with sitting back and observing -- 'cause in the second quarter, he took matters into his own hands when the rock came flying in his direction.

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton seemingly felt like he could've saved the ball to keep it in play ... and rushed to Hamm's section in hopes of deflecting it back onto the court.