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Drake's hoping to garner some support for his pal Tory Lanez's release ... sharing a petition calling on California Governor Gavin Newsom to pardon him.

The rapper took to Instagram Friday night to share a change.org link with the caption "@torylanez come home soon" ... and, the link led to a petition calling on the governor to "Correct a Deep Injustice" and pardon Tory.

According to the petition, Tory's conviction wasn't supported by enough physical evidence ... and, they feel the justice system straight up railroaded the guy and landed him a 10-year sentence.

Natalia Bryant's all grown-up and leaving school behind for now ... 'cause she just graduated from USC's prestigious film department.

The daughter of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant walked across the stage in her cap and gown Saturday ... and, dozens of photographers were on-hand for her special moment.

One caught her walking with her entourage back to her car with her mom ... decked out in her all white gown and a bright red stole.

Diddy's federal trial kicked off earlier this week ... and, Cassie took the stand for several days of testimony -- reading dozens of text messages during proceedings.

Those texts -- which appeared across 162 pages of legal documents -- have now been entered as public evidence exhibits ... and, we've compiled some of the most shocking for you to peruse.

While many of the texts appear innocuous -- the two checking in on each other, saying they love or miss the other person, etc. -- some are more sordid ... with Cassie admitting there were "a lot of d***s, a lot of partying" at one particular gathering.

Kim Kardashian shot up the ranks in Hollywood -- from Paris Hilton's assistant to reality television star and mogul ... and, we've got a video to show ya how she did it.

Kardashian first started gaining fame in the mid-2000s ... working for Paris, running the boutique Dash with her sister Kourtney and Khloé -- and partying the nights away in Los Angeles.

Her 2007 sex tape with Ray J launched her into international recognition ... and, helped her land her own reality television show with her family -- "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."

The 78th Cannes Film Festival is well underway ... and, big stars are bringing their best to the red carpet -- including a couple of Hollywood heartthrobs.

Jennifer Lawrence is back on the world stage after taking some time to start her family with husband Cooke Maroney -- looking fashionable in a strapless white dress with a seashell-like bust.

She posed with Robert Pattinson -- dressed in a flashy black tux ... drawing attention for their new flick, "Die, My Love."

Justin and Hailey Bieber are each spending some time on their... don't worry, they're not breaking up -- they're just doing their own things in L.A.

The two stars were both spotted in the City of Angels Friday ... with Justin hitting up a West Hollywood café with a friend early on in the day -- looking relaxed in a red hoodie and not even hiding his face from the cameras.

Bieber threw on a pair of baggy black sweats, too ... a pretty comfy ensemble for his afternoon out.

Diddy wants Dawn Richard's civil suit against him thrown out ... calling the allegations she's made against him totally false -- on the same day she took the witness stand against him in his criminal trial.

The rap mogul's legal team filed the documents Friday ... pointing out a series of reasons why Dawn's lawsuit shouldn't go any further -- statute of limitations, improper group pleads, and on and on.

It's mostly lawyer speak ... though Diddy's attorneys do say early on in the docs that she's essentially trying to ride the wave of negative press around Diddy to a payout -- writing Dawn "seeks to transform narratives of alleged injuries against others into a headline-grabbing sex trafficking conspiracy as to her."

Bianca Censori knows how to cool off a hot day ... grabbing ice cream with her man Kanye West -- and wearing her skimpiest clothes out.

The two stars were spotted in Mallorca with Bianca's sister, Angelina ... stopping off for a sweet treat in a crowded marketplace -- and Bianca's back in her summer ensembles, leaving nothing to the imagination.

BC wore a mesh top out with no bra underneath -- so, everyone around them got to see everything she's packing up top.

Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" tour is bringing out a crowd straight out of a saloon in the Old West ... 'cause a fight broke out during another one of her shows!

The singer-songwriter played Chicago's Soldier Field earlier this week and -- after taking the stage two hours later due to severe weather -- she played all of her hits ... including the soulful "II HANDS II HEAVEN."

While Bey sings the calming gospel-country song, it seems some took it as an opportunity to bring their hands down away from heaven and toward each other's face ... rumbling on the stadium floor.

It's no shaka shocker that Hollywood's hottest stars love to flock to the Hawaiian Islands ... but with the new 'Lilo & Stitch' movie days away from blowing up the box office this summer, we are taking a look at which celebs said Aloha to the HI before the movie steals the show!

Nicole Scherzinger is no stranger to the sands of the islands ... while Colton Underwood is never too shy to share a squeaky clean towel selfie on social media. From Sydney Sweeney in iconic bikini selfies ... to Kevin Hart's pool floaty photos, we've pulled together all the Hawaii hot shots from over the years to check out before the big Disney drop!

Cassie Ventura is moving on from Diddy after her bombshell testimony in his federal sex trafficking trial this week ... and TMZ has learned she's now zeroed in on her family and preparing for the arrival of her little one with husband Alex Fine.

TMZ spoke with Cassie's lawyer Doug Wigdor, who tells us she views her several days on the witness stand as "the last chapter of her ordeal," adding ... "She’s focused on her husband and kids this weekend and getting ready to give birth in a few weeks."

As you know ... the singer is expecting her third child with her better half, who was in New York all week supporting her as she gave testimony and was cross-examined on the stand -- including when she confirmed she told Diddy she'd be "lost" without him despite dating Alex.

Antonio Brown seems to have had a weapon in his hands at some point during his tense altercation with alleged robbers last night -- right before gunshots cut through the night air.

The former professional NFL player was caught on camera after leaving Adin Ross' Brand Risk kickboxing event Friday night ... appearing to hold a piece in his left hand.

At first, he's walking alongside a pal -- before he starts running through the crowd, turns a corner out and raises his arm.

Fans went wild after the Knicks upset the Celtics in the star-studded Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals -- and nearly pulled Timothée Chalamet out of his car!

Check out the vid ... thousands of fans took to the streets of NYC after the big win and a few lucky ones caught a glimpse of the equally thrilled actor. He took a few moments to celebrate -- and ended up in a passionate hug that appeared more like a headlock as he hung out his car window.

The "Dune" star was just one of the famous faces who showed up for the big game. Our gallery shows TC locked in on the game while sitting next to Bad Bunny ... while Pete Davidson and his girlfriend Elsie Hewitt -- who are now living together -- flashed a smile at the camera.

It's possible Chris Brown did not act alone in the alleged 2023 bottle smashing incident at a London nightclub ... 'cause a second man has been charged in connection to the alleged assault.

Rapper HoodyBaby -- real name Omololu Akinlolu -- is charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, London's Metropolitan Police confirmed in a statement.

As we reported ... CB appeared at the same court Friday after being charged with one count of grievous bodily harm.

A judge ruled Chris would remain in police custody until his next court appearance ... which will be at London's Southwark Crown Court on June 13.

Aubrey O’Day says she will not take the stand in the high-profile Sean "Diddy" Combs trial.

The former Danity Kane singer confirmed her decision on T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach's new podcast about the trial after Us Weekly reported she was subpoenaed to testify and traveled to New York City to do so.

However ... she tells T.J. and Amy that's not the case, and she's in the Big Apple for her own pleasure. She explains ... "I posted on my Instagram that I was here in New York and enjoying myself because I wanted to make it clear to everyone that I am not here testifying."

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco? Yeah, that got real fast.

They went IG official in Dec 2023 -- with Selena wasting no time clapping back at haters, posting kissing pics to prove she’s never been happier.

The social media pics were spicier than ever by Feb 2024 -- Benny grabbed a handful of Selena (literally), and in March, the actress dropped the L-bomb on his birthday.

Even with her ex Justin Bieber’s baby news with his wife Hailey -- welcoming their son in August 2024, Selena kept it pushing along with more couple content.