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Beyoncé and the girls "Run the World" ... and, right now she's traveling all the way around it ... 'cause she was just spotted shopping at a Yves St. Laurent in Qatar!

The singer-songwriter tried to keep a low profile in a mall Thursday -- darn-near impossible to do when you're a Queen -- tossing on an all-black outfit with a traditional headscarf.

It seems Bey mainly just did some window shopping ... she wasn't carrying any bags as she walked out of YSL ... though we'd guess she probably has someone to carry the load for her when she goes on a spree.

Eminem has found himself a new woman ... and it's someone who's been in his inner circle for years.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the rapper is dating Katrina Malota -- a stylist and makeup artist based in Michigan.

We're told Katrina's worked with Em for years, handling his hair and grooming for music video and photoshoots.

"Between Me and You," Ja Rule is about to be a fire grandfather ... the 49-year-old rapper tells us he's already planning for his future grandkid to be "Livin' It Up."

We caught up with the Grammy-nominated artist Thursday in New York City after his grandpa announcement ... where he told TMZ, "I'm going to open him up a very special account that grows interest over 18 years, so that he has lots of money."

He was absolutely beaming while signing autographs for fans outside of Sherri Shepherd's daytime show "Sherri" -- and with good reason.

Yung Miami says Tyla's got "No Bars" ... 'cause she's accusing the artist of listening and leaving ... stealing a song after Yung Miami showed it to her.

Here's the deal ... Tyla shared a dancing clip set to her new track "Chanel" -- and people online are vibing with it, reposting on X and other social media platforms.

One person who didn't like the post was Yung Miami ... who wrote on X, "This girl really ran off with my song and ion know how to feel about it mind you I played this song for this girl 🤔🤔🤔"

Snoop Dogg is no longer uncomfortable with gay couples being portrayed in children's movies -- and he even put some in his own children’s series!

The rapper teamed up with GLAAD Thursday for Spirit Day -- which is meant to show support for LGBTQ youth -- and he told "The Voice" contestant Jeremy Beloate in a promotional chat all about why he feels it's necessary to represent gay couples in his animated kids' show, "Doggyland."

Check out the video -- Snoop says he wants children to understand all families are special in their own unique ways, and that love has no bounds.

Lil Nas X is on the 'Old Town Road' to recovery ... in his first public appearance since wandering the streets naked and allegedly charging at police officers in Los Angeles.

The 26-year-old Grammy winner popped up in L.A., rocking the heck out of a jean jacket and cowboy boots as he ran errands in Santa Monica. He looks healthy and well-rested ... even spending some time in a local park before heading off in a white Jeep.

This comes after undergoing inpatient treatment, following his bizarre August 21 arrest.

Nicki Minaj is rushing to Britney Spears' defense as Kevin Federline makes bombshell claims about their relationship ... and she says K-Fed is a "b*tch."

In a since-deleted post on X, Nicki called out Britney's ex-husband, saying ... "KEVIN FEDERLINE B*TCH WHEN I CATCH U."

Nicki was quote-tweeting Britney's X post about "constant gaslighting" from Kevin that was "extremely hurtful and exhausting."

Megan Thee Stallion is officially in her NBA WAG era ... the rapper made her courtside debut at the Mavericks' preseason finale in Las Vegas on Wednesday to support her boyfriend, Klay Thompson.

The "Bigger In Texas" spitter was spotted at T-Mobile Arena for Dallas' exhibition tilt vs. the Lakers ... and she had one of the best seats in the house to catch her man do his thing on the hardwood.

Fans were excited to see Meg supporting Klay, including ESPN's like Kendrick Perkins, who applauded the Mavericks star while live on air for getting a girl like her.

The historic 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show continued its epic run ... with an iconic after-party Wednesday night.

The big bash went down at Crane Club -- a swanky steak house near New York City's Meatpacking District -- featuring some of the world's biggest celebs.

Check out the pics ... Alessandra Ambrosio traded in her wings for a black leather jacket covering up her black lingerie underneath, along with silky white shorts.

Jennifer Lopez has no plans to jump "On the Floor" with Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl LX Halftime show ... admitting he hasn't reached out to her yet -- but, she's definitely interested!

The singer-songwriter appeared on "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen" Wednesday night ... and, she made it clear there have been no talks between her and the Puerto Rican hitmaker.

However, J Lo adds she'd make an appearance if Bad Bunny wanted her to ... so, the ball is firmly in his court.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman isn't answering questions about the D4vd-Celeste Rivas investigation yet because he says the case hasn't been turned over to his office.

Our photog asked Nathan for an update Wednesday at a press conference about an unrelated case ... and all Hochman said was it's a "continuing investigation."

The county's top prosecutor also wouldn't get into possible suspects -- such as D4vd, or anyone else -- when our photog brought up the singer.

Nicki Minaj is now announcing her recently teased March 2026 album is being scrapped --and she claims it’s ALL Jay-Z’s fault!!!

On Wednesday, the Barbz were sent into a fury when Nicki directed the blame at the Roc Nation boss’ rarely used X account -- “Ok, I’m not going to put out the album anymore. No more music. Hope you’re happy now [Jay-Z].”

Nicki then took the opportunity to roast Jay about his failed casino bid while offering up another claim -- that Roc Nation offered a make-good with an album and tour package deal.

LAPD's sitting on a potential goldmine in the D4vd investigation ... surveillance videos from the singer's Hollywood Hills rental home that could reveal whether Celeste Rivas was there prior to her mysterious death.

TMZ has learned cops seized all the footage from multiple security cameras at the house last month while executing a search warrant. The owner of the house, Malden Trifunovic, tells us the external cameras would show anyone who went in or out of the house ... so, the footage could help cops track Celeste's movements leading up to her demise.

Malden says he hasn't seen any of the footage himself, because he intentionally did not have access to the cameras, to allow his renters privacy -- so, he has no idea if Celeste was ever in the house. He says he's asked LAPD for a copy of the warrant and an itemized list of what was seized from the house, but has not gotten a response.

Diddy received a 50-month prison sentence just a couple weeks ago ... and we now know the special conditions he'll be facing when he gets out and begins his 5 years of supervised release -- they're chock full of continued treatment for his issues.

The fallen mogul's special conditions of supervision were filed as part of the judgment in his criminal case Wednesday ... and, they include some pretty standard fare -- Diddy must submit to searches, and he can't contact the victims in this case for any reason.

Diddy will have to participate in outpatient treatment programs for drug abuse and mental health issues ... where he will be required to take prescribed medicine, unless a health care provider instructs him otherwise.

Taylor Swift gifted Teyana Taylor some goodies this week ... and it's got the internet wondering, was there some shade at Travis Kelce's ex in the package?

If you weren't aware, Teyana and Kayla Nicole have a past ... as the latter implied during a 2024 interview with Angel Reese that Iman Shumpert left her roughly a decade ago for Teyana in devastating fashion.

Nicole appeared to imply that she dressed up as Teyana during an ensuing Halloween to take a dig at the "Bare Wit Me" singer and the whole situation.

Beyoncé is mourning D’Angelo ... taking to her website to honor the Grammy-winning R&B neo-soul icon after his death from pancreatic cancer.

Hop on Beyoncé's site and it zips through her "Cowboy Carter" tour shots ... before landing on a photo of D’Angelo paired with a heartfelt tribute.

Beyoncé praised his music, voice, piano chops, and artistry -- calling him the pioneer of neo-soul who transformed rhythm and blues forever ... adding that no one in the biz will ever forget him.