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Early fireworks at the Diddy sentencing hearing ... federal prosecutors are slamming him as overconfident, and they say his respect for the rule of law is just "lip service."

Prosecutor Christy Slavik is coming out swinging in the government's opening statement ... she's insinuating Diddy's expecting to walk free as early as today, claiming Diddy booked speaking engagements for next week in Miami.

Slavik says, "That is the height of hubris."

Melissa Rycroft allegedly claimed to be the victim of a hit-and-run before cops arrested her for driving while intoxicated ... but, they say a witness totally contradicted the claim.

We've obtained a search warrant from law enforcement in Tarrant County, Texas ... which states officers responded to a call just after noon on September 23 -- where they say they found Melissa standing with an off-duty firefighter and swaying.

The officer claims Melissa had "bloodshot eyes, slurred speech" and alleges she "had a slight odor of a metabolized alcoholic beverage" on her breath.

Taylor Swift fans are in full-on detective mode over "The Life of a Showgirl," investigating each lyric and hunting down every Easter egg ... but the singer has dropped herself -- one song is raw, real, and all about her longing to be a mother.

The singer spilled on UK’s Heart FM with Jamie Theakston and Emma Bunton Friday that her dreamy new jam "Wi$h Li$t" isn’t just about her ... it’s a globe-spanning wish list, with her own dreams sneakily woven right in.

Now, peep the lyrics... "I just want you" -- yep, that’s about Travis -- and "have a couple kids"... clearly Taylor’s painting her dream family.

Diddy's lawyers are painting him as a loving father and pillar of the community during his sentencing ... and, we've got the video they plan to use to get that message across.

The defense released a nearly 12-minute-long vid they already submitted to the court ... which begins by showing Diddy sitting with his kids -- speaking softly to his twin daughters, D'Lila and Jessie.

The rapper plays with a paper puppet and sits on the floor while his kiddos try to steal his sunglasses ... looking every bit the attentive father.

Nicole Kidman made an appearance at Keith Urban's first concert since their divorce ... well, a picture of her did at least -- one Keith himself showed to the audience.

The singer-songwriter took the stage in Hershey, Pennsylvania Thursday night ... and, during one track, People reports a photo of Nicole and their two children appeared as part of a pre-existing slideshow.

It seems likely Keith simply didn't have enough time to take the pic out ... because photos show he's still not wearing his wedding ring -- just like he wasn't when he landed in Hershey earlier Thursday -- so, it doesn't seem he's pining to reconcile.

Taylor Swift’s new track "CANCELLED!" is stirring the tea ... she doesn’t drop names, but fans are all over it, convinced Blake Lively’s in the crosshairs after her 12th album finally dropped!

The pop icon's spilling on how she likes her friends "cancelled," singing ... "Like 'em cloaked in Gucci and in scandal / Like my whiskey sour / And poison thorny flowers” -- sure, could be generic, but diehard Swifties are convinced it’s 100% Blake.

One X user, @damnitchristine, went full detective -- pointing out Blake’s the face of Gucci, played a florist in "It Ends With Us," and supposedly has her own whiskey brand -- which, fun fact, she doesn’t ... she actually has a canned cocktail line called Betty Booze.

Nicki Minaj and Cardi B are still going at each other's throats after several days of social media venom directed at the other's kids ... disses that haven't slowed down at all!!!

The Queen has been under fire for roasting Cardi and Offset's daughter Kulture earlier this week ... but she and her Barbz have been digging up screengrabs, maintaining it was Cardi who took a shot at the cradle first.

Nonetheless, Nicki wrote an open letter somewhat apologizing to the 7-year-old ... telling the tyke it's not her fault she has funny-looking gums, but blames Cardi for taking her out her character.

Taylor Swift's carefully calculated and constructed "Life of a Showgirl" lyrics have drawn a line in the sand -- only 50 Cent is worth a mention!!!

The "In Da Club" creator got wind Taylor detailed ambiance he once created for her on the track "Ruin The Friendship" when she crooned, "And it was not an invitation / But as the 50 Cеnt song played."

50 Cent certified Taylor's "sh*t" as popping right now and gloated in the face of whomever it may concern -- "😏she shout me out, 🤫she don’t shout you out. LOL 😆 THIS IS FOR BIG TIMERS ONLY! @50centaction wait I’m the only shout out on the whole album."

Taylor Swift has dropped her most recent album and fans are already picking it apart like it's the Zapruder film ... and they insist one song is totally a diss track.

Here's the deal ... everyone on the planet knows "The Life of a Showgirl" dropped last night ... and there's a song on it titled "Actually Romantic" ... which Swifties are positive takes shots at Charli XCX.

Bear with us ... in the track are the lyrics, "I heard you call me ‘Boring Barbie’ when the coke’s got you brave. High-fived my ex and then you said you’re glad he ghosted me. Wrote me a song saying it makes you sick to see my face.”

Robert Irwin is quickly becoming a sex symbol ... and now he's been offered a guest spot to show off his rockin' bod at the famed Chippendales.

Here's the deal ... the Australian wildlife conservationist -- and son of the legendary Steve Irwin -- has been killing it on "Dancing with the Stars" ... but a recent shirtless moment really sent fans over the edge.

His chiseled chest also caught the attention of the bosses over at Chippendales in Las Vegas ... and TMZ has learned they sent a pitch to his manager -- who happens to be his mother, Terri Irwin -- asking if Robert wants to come dance in Sin City once the network show is done.

Diddy's family is showing up to see the conclusion of the federal case against him ... appearing somber as they headed into a NYC courthouse to hear his sentence firsthand.

The rapper's mother, Janice, arrived at court first ... looking angelic in an all-white power suit -- and she gave a little wave to the assembled crowd of reporters and well-wishers.

Christian Combs and his girlfriend, Raven Tracy, strode in together ... before Quincy Brown, Jessie Combs, D'Lila Combs and Chance Combs walked up as a long human chain -- hands clasped tightly together.

There's gonna be a Taylor Swift listening party at the Chiefs' facility on Friday ... 'cause Patrick Mahomes says he will be blasting her new album all day!!

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback revealed his plans with Carrington Harrison on "The Drive" radio show ... just hours before Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," dropped on Friday.

"I'm super excited," Mahomes said. "I haven't been able to hear the album yet, but I'm super excited to be able to do that. It will be blaring all through the Chiefs' facility tomorrow."

Think Joe Alwyn was in the clear? Think again ... Taylor Swift just dropped a Shakespearean shade-bomb at the "Hamlet" star on "The Life of a Showgirl," and Swifties are screaming -- it’s totally about him!

On "The Fate of Ophelia," Taylor flips Ophelia’s drowning tragedy on its head ... fans think that "dug me out of my grave" line is all about Travis rescuing her from the mess Joe left behind.

Taylor’s basically saying she went from Ophelia-level despair to full-on redemption thanks to her fiancé -- clearly choosing him over Joe, who, funnily enough, just starred in a new "Hamlet" movie. The connection? Oh, it’s so there!

Former WWE champ Matt Riddle took things to another level when he lashed out against TMZ's Inside The Ring podcast hosts, picking Branson up by his collar, and slamming him on a table ... but no 911 call needed for this 'work' attack!

The crazy scene unfolded after Riddle was asked about Jake Paul, and clearly didn't take kindly to Branson suggesting the wrestler was out for a "payday," with the ex-WWE Superstar calling the pod "s****y" before getting physical with the host.

Riddle threw a helpless Branson to the ground ... as Roger backed away from the set, carefully watching.

The wrestler then grabbed the TMZ title belt and left the studio in a hurry ... before thanking Harvey and Charles for the invite.

Riddle, former MLW World Champ, is in Los Angeles for his big one-on-one match against Alexander Hammerstone at MLW's Slaughterhouse show Saturday night.

Matt was also WWE's US champ, as well as tag team champ alongside Randy Orton back in his WWE days.

Branson addressed the "incident" and his "injuries," writing on X ... "I'm okay, don't worry, just needed a little ice pack on my face!"

Taylor Swift has been completely swept off her feet by Travis Kelce, and she's making that well-known in one of her hit songs on her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl."

The pop icon just released the sexy tune, "Wood," and the lyrics more than suggest she's madly in love with Travis, who broke her losing streak with men.

Just read the lyrics ... “Forgive me, it sounds cocky / He ah-matized me / And opened my eyes / Redwood tree / It ain’t hard to see / His love was the key / That opened my thighs.”

Did anyone know Taylor Swift is a HUGE fan of Baby Spice from the Spice Girls? Well, if not, you do now because Taylor just gushed about it to none other than Baby Spice!

Taylor sat down Friday with Emma Bunton — AKA Baby Spice — to chat about her new smash hit record, "The Life of a Showgirl," on Bunton's "Heart Breakfast" show, co-hosted by Jamie Theakston in London.

During the interview, Taylor turned into a fangirl right before everyone's eyes, revealing she completely freaked out over Baby Spice back when the Spice Girls were still a thing.