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Taylor Swift is tipping her hat to the late, great George Michael on her upcoming album "The Life of a Showgirl" with a track called "Father Figure" -- and the icon’s former partner says George would’ve totally approved of it.

Kenny Goss -- George’s partner of 13 years -- tells TMZ George would be proud of the tribute, which isn't a straight sample, but an interpolation ... meaning you’ll hear the melody of his '87 classic woven into Taylor’s track.

Kenny tells us George never met Taylor, but he’s pretty sure the icon would’ve been a fan -- and would’ve appreciated someone of her caliber taking an interest in his work.

"Love Island USA" season 7 winners -- Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales -- are soaking in all the love and support after ending their time in the villa, winning $100K and the hearts of America.

We caught up with Amaya and Bryan separately in NYC -- just a day after filming the 12-hour Love Island reunion -- and while they kept it cute on spoilers, they did tease what fans can expect when the post-villa drama hits screens regarding their own relationship.

This season's stars have been seen happier than ever in the outside world lately, and Bryan is all smiles, praising their life away from cameras -- telling us everything is "going great" and that we can look forward to seeing their strong connection during the reunion.

Can you guess which star put his before-and-after bod on full display in this eye-popping shot?! We'll get you started with a few clues, but then it's on you to weigh in and score ...

He's part of the "VLOG SQUAD" with David Dobrik ... If you're one of the other 2-million-plus followers who keep up with his content, you'd know he posts thirst traps for days ... and enjoys smoochin' his girl. Lookin' for some exclusive pics? Just hit up his OnlyFans!

And, here's a side angle he shared, just to give you more perspective 😉.

Jeff Bezos is facing heartbreak -- his mother, Jacklyn "Jackie" Bezos, has died at 78.

The Bezos Family Foundation announced the sad news Thursday, sharing a photo of Jackie along with a lengthy tribute, saying she died peacefully at her Miami home -- and while the cause of death hasn’t been revealed, the Foundation noted she was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia in 2020.

A South Carolina man's hopes of becoming the next governor of the Palmetto State may have gone up in smoke after newly released police footage showed him blowing his stack at an officer while under arrest.

William "Mullins" McLeod Jr. -- who's thrown his hat into South Carolina's 2026 gubernatorial race -- made his unofficial acting debut on video inside a Charleston PD car during his arrest for disorderly conduct in May.

The Charleston Police Department released the shocking clip this week -- it shows the prickly pol reportedly wearing only underwear, giving the arresting officer a lot of lip.

A night at the ballpark turned violent Wednesday at Angel Stadium ... when a Los Angeles Angels fan was punched and kicked in the head during an altercation in the stands -- and TMZ Sports has learned arrests have been made.

The ugly incident was caught on camera.

The video shows a man in a Mike Trout jersey getting sucker punched by another guy rocking a black shirt. After falling back in his chair, a second man comes up and kicks the Angels fan directly in the head.

Dorit Kemsley broke bread with her estranged husband for the first time since she pulled the plug on their marriage ... and while the divorce is still moving forward, the chemistry clearly isn't dead.

TMZ obtained video of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star and PK out in Sherman Oaks in L.A. Tuesday night, sharing a quiet dinner at a Japanese restaurant. Witnesses tell us the two looked relaxed and in great spirits -- marking their first one-on-one outing since Dorit filed for divorce in April.

Sources close to the exes tell TMZ ... their split is making its slow crawl through the courts, but they still have plenty of love and passion for one another, thanks to their kids and commitment to coparenting.

Sean "Diddy" Combs is on a heater, at least when it comes to tackling the mountain of lawsuits he's facing ... and now former "Making The Band" singer Sara Rivers is finding out firsthand what kind of roll he's on.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a judge just threw out the claims Sara made against Diddy and the other defendants in her lawsuit. They were dismissed with prejudice, meaning they cannot be filed again, although one is still up in the air.

Among the claims dismissed ... racketeering, assault and battery, forced labor, sexual harassment and false imprisonment.

As for the one outstanding claim, the judge wrote the "determination of whether to dismiss, with or without prejudice, Count 15 (the Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act claim) ... is hereby stayed pending" a ruling from an appellate court.

Brandon Blackstock’s death certificate is revealing more about his passing from melanoma -- showing that seizures played a major role in his death.

According to the death certificate from the Butte-Silver Bow County Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Montana, first obtained by People -- Brandon died at 11:13 AM on August 7 -- with seizures listed as a "significant condition contributing to death but not resulting in the underlying cause."

The death certificate reveals no autopsy was performed, and Brandon was cremated.

Former Texas Longhorns star Isaiah Bond will not face charges stemming from sexual assault claims made against him ... and the undrafted wide receiver now intends to sign with the Cleveland Browns.

The Collin County District Attorney released a statement on the development on Thursday ... saying, "After reviewing all the evidence presented, a Collin County grand jury returned a 'no bill' in the sexual assault charge involving Isaiah Bond, meaning no indictment will be issued," Greg Willis said.

"This concludes the criminal proceedings in this matter."

Birthday girl Halle Berry seemingly clapped back at her first ex-husband, David Justice, and his recent comments he divorced her because she wasn't "motherly" enough for him.

Check out her latest Instagram post -- she shared photos from a picturesque tropical vacation with her beau of 5 years, Van Hunt ... showing off her bikini bod, a birthday cake and a card addressed to "Mom."

But ... it's the cheeky caption that had fans laughing in the comment section, as she wrote ... "Phew…! cooking, cleaning and mothering." Mic drop.

Ken Biberaj ain't giving up his name for anyone ... even toy giant Mattel, who he says is overextending its reach in order to monopolize the "Ken" moniker.

We spoke with Biberaj -- who hosts the "Coffee with Ken" podcast -- on "TMZ Live," and we asked him about his current beef with Mattel ... which he says kicked off when he tried to patent the name of his show.

Biberaj says they were preliminarily approved for the trademark ... before Mattel came out of nowhere and objected to Ken and his team for registering the show because they believed anything "Ken" belongs to them. Of course, the most famous Ken in existence has to be the Ken doll -- Barbie's man, who was introduced by Mattel in 1961.

Here's Dua Lipa turning a stand-up paddleboard into her own personal floating yoga mat ... and she's hitting all her poses in a super skimpy bikini.

Ya gotta see these photos of the "Don't Start Now" singer flaunting her smoking hot body on vacation over in Ibiza ... she's got legs for days.

Dua Lipa slipped into some barely there swimwear during a yacht day with her actor fiancé Callum Turner and a bunch of their friends ... then she grabbed a paddleboard for a steamy yoga session on the water.

"Camp Rock" star Meaghan Martin is open to being in a potential third film ... despite having a bad on-set experience filming the sequel years ago.

Meghan -- who portrayed Tess Tyler in the first two films -- plays coy on whether "Camp Rock 3" is happening and if she's been asked to participate ... but says she'd be intrigued if invited to reprise her role, and says it could be "healing" for everyone involved.

She says her character deserves justice, given her "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" storyline -- where she bullies the new girl and stirs up chaos at the song-filled summer camp.

Angela White -- formerly known as Blac Chyna -- is nearly three years sober and living a whole new life, and she's spilling on how it's transformed her world, from motherhood to career moves ... all with a new movie out soon!

We caught up with Angela Thursday on "TMZ Live" ... where she laid it all out -- crediting her baptism and faith for sparking self-reflection and healing -- and revealing her new 30-day challenge to inspire others on the same path.

Check out the full video -- Angela said her problem was binge drinking, not "everyday" boozing, but she says it's a form of alcoholism, nonetheless ... and one many people don't realize exists.

Prosecutors announced Thursday they have declined to file charges against Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins.

In a decline memo, obtained by TMZ Sports, the Broward State Attorney's Office said despite a woman alleging Judkins roughed her up during a July 8 ride from a Florida airport last month ... it had "no reasonable likelihood of conviction" in the case.

They stated Judkins -- through an attorney -- told them he and the woman had gotten into a dispute over the way he communicated about her to his family ... and she was the first to get physical. The docs state Judkins' lawyer claimed that after he pointed a finger at her, "she slapped his hand away, also punching him."