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Nicki Minaj has been using her voice to prop up the MAGA movement ... but a new study finds that her platforms have been reportedly boosted by an coordinated army of more than 18,000 bots.

Politico shared the report, which was compiled by the disinformation detection company Cyabra ... in it, analysis of Nicki's social media activity from November 11 to December 28 found that thousands of fake accounts used similar language to praise Nicki's posts and attack authentic accounts who were critical of Nicki.

According to Cyabra, there was one day in December where 56 percent of all comments on Nicki's political posts were fake.

Eric Dane's GoFundMe is being questioned by some cynics ... but its purpose is more than needed, TMZ is told.

Here's the deal ... the beloved "Grey's Anatomy" star died last week at the age of 53 ... and shortly after, a GoFundMe began to benefit his two teenage daughters. But, as happened when James Van Der Beek passed -- some questioned why a Hollywood actor would need the cash.

A source close to the family tells TMZ … Eric faced substantial medical bills during his battle with ALS -- and the fund was started by friends to help his children … no one has to donate. So far, more than $355K has been raised.

Ice hockey star Jack Hughes turned the ice red before he turned it gold -- flashing a blood-soaked, tooth-jacked grin after burying Team USA’s crowning goal ... but one top doc says that smile might need a whole lot more than a victory lap to recover!

Dr. Jason Auerbach -- board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon for the New Jersey Devils -- broke it down for us on "TMZ Live" Monday, telling us the 24-year-old looks like he fractured his left front tooth, possibly shoved another out of place, and may have even rattled his upper jaw. Ouch.

Watch the clip -- the doc goes full dental dictionary on us, spelling out how Hughes is probably staring down serious restorative work, starting with a quick temporary fix while swelling peaks in the first 48 hours.

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquio are set to face off in a PROFESSIONAL boxing rematch later this year ... more than a decade after their first blockbuster fight.

The news was made official via Netflix minutes ago -- 48-year-old "Money" and 47-year-old "Pac-Man" will meet in the ring again at the Sphere in Las Vegas on September 19.

It's a booking that has been rumored for years -- but the streaming giant was able to make it happen once and for all.

The beach is hot, but Karin Jinsui is hotter ... and we got the pics to prove it!

The influencer was a total smoke show lounging on the shore in a sultry, sexy bikini, barely covering her curves.

While half the country is grappling with a devastating winter storm, all Karin was worried about is where to apply the sunscreen.

Sydney Sweeney has cut a huge business tie with her ex-fiancé, Jonathan Davino, dissolving their old production company and starting a brand new one with the same name, TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ that Sydney paid Jonathan out, so she could have a clean slate. Jonathan has nothing to do with Sydney’s life, we’re told. 

According to sources, Jonathan has been telling people he made her. Sources close to Sydney feel radically different about the subject, feeling that, if anything, Jonathan used the entertainer. 

A source close to Jonathan tells TMZ that Jonathan is flattered Sydney wants to keep what they built alive.

The insider said, “Throughout their 7.5-year relationship, they were inseparable and did everything together, including making movies, building houses" and more.

The source close to Jonathan denies he “used her” or that he claimed to “make her,” before adding that Jonathan was successful before the relationship with Sydney. “People change, people grow, and Jonathan wishes her only the best,” the source added.

This insanely hot beauty is known for being on a hit Netflix dating show ... but she's also done plenty of modeling.

The hottie is mostly known as a TV personality ... but with 6 million followers on Instagram alone -- fans want to know what she is up to.

Addison Rae’s dad Monty Lopez agreed to submit to a DNA test to determine if he is the father of the pop star’s little brother, TMZ has learned.

A Louisiana judge signed off on the parties' agreement to have Monty complete the testing within days of the order. Addison’s mom and Monty’s ex, Sheri Easterling, has to front the money for the test costs until the outcome is determined.

As TMZ first reported, Sheri filed a petition for sole custody and support for Lucas, born in 2013, late last year. Sherri shares three children with Monty: Addison, Enzo, and a minor child.

Sheri also filed a petition asking for a DNA test to be done. Monty agreed, and the court has now instructed them to move forward with it.

"90 Day Fiancé" star Jovi Dufren had a rough night at Nobu New Orleans ... he and his buddies got booted from the fancy restaurant after a heated argument over Wagyu dumplings, TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Jovi and 4 friends showed up at Nobu in The Big Easy Sunday night, and everyone except Jovi was wasted.  

We're told after the group was seated at a table, they ordered beer, tacos, sushi ... and Wagyu dumplings.

The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) just issued another apology ... amid the mounting headlines of how they fumbled the handling of a racial slur shouted during the major award show.

As we reported ... Tourette Syndrome activist John Davidson was heard shouting the N-word during Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo's presentation last night. Host Alan Cumming did his best to address the incident, but plenty were still heated about what happened and how it was addressed.

Clearly, the Academy felt the heat ... because the organization just dropped a full-throated apology, saying in part ... "We take full responsibility for putting our guests in a very difficult situation and we apologize to all. We will learn from this, and keep inclusion at the core of all we do, maintaining our belief in film and storytelling as a critical conduit for compassion and empathy."

Lizzo’s BF Myke Wright is clearly her No. 1 hype man -- so much so that he hijacked a pap’s camera to snap his own pics of his girl!

The singer was leaving the Blue Note Jazz Club in Hollywood Sunday night when Myke grabbed the camera and started firing off shots like a proud boyfriend on overtime -- and Lizzo was fully there for it!

As you can see, Lizzo was giggling up a storm in her metallic bronzed halter dress, bubbly in hand, soaking up every second.

Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty in connection with the murder of his parents Rob and Michele Reiner.

Nick smirked at the audience as he walked into the courtroom. The 32-year-old was arrested December 15 and charged with first-degree murder the next day. The charges include a special circumstances allegation, which puts the death sentence on the table if prosecutors choose to pursue capital punishment.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman addressed the media afterward Nick's arraignment, saying, the case is on track, and they're waiting for the coroner's report.

As you know ... Rob, 78, and his wife Michele, 68, were found stabbed to death inside their Brentwood home Sunday, December 14.

Team USA's thrilling OT win against Canada for Olympic gold has fans from sea to shining sea feeling damn proud to be American ... 'cause Spotify tells TMZ Sports that streams for pro-'Merica tunes have skyrocketed following the Olympic closing ceremony, including the squad's anthem, "Free Bird!"

According to statistics provided by the streaming giant, streams of Lynyrd Skynyrd "increased more than 100% on Spotify in the U.S. -- with streams spiking 140% on Sunday."

Despite the early wake-up call for the Olympic gold medal match -- which began at 8 AM Eastern and 5 AM Pacific -- once the game wrapped, fans flocked to the app in droves to listen to some patriotic tunes.

Kris Jenner says Ray J has been making her daughter Kim Kardashian’s life hell for the past two decades — and now she wants him held accountable, TMZ has learned.

The famous momager filed a declaration in her ongoing defamation case against Ray J, detailing her feelings about him. Kris claims she sued her daughter’s ex-boyfriend after he made “outrageous and untrue” allegations that Kris and Kim were being investigated by the Feds.

Kandi Burruss gave 'Watch What Happens Live' host Andy Cohen some juicy details about what ended her 10-year marriage to Todd Tucker ... and how they're co-parenting their two children.

According to "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star, something specific happened in July that made her say, "Nah, I can't do this no more" ... and the estranged couple's separation was announced in November.

She told the 'WWHL' audience she wouldn't air out all the deets ... but she did admit they've been having some "intense" conversations while trying to hash out their bitter divorce.

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