Selena Gomez and The Weeknd We Felt It Coming ... That's A Breakup
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd aren't gonna be getting cute together in public anymore -- 'cause they've broken up ... TMZ has learned.
Sources close to the situation tell us Selena and Abel split recently -- this after publicly dating for a little more than 10 months. We broke the story ... the couple was first seen making out in public back in January.
It's been a fun ride with these two -- we've seen them put on the ultimate PDA in just about every damn setting you could imagine ... from a Dave & Buster's date to a tour of the Galleria dell'Accademia in Italy, plus hand-holding at Coachella ... and everything else in between.
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As we reported ... Selena received a kidney from her BFF this summer, and The Weeknd was around to support her at the time. But it's no secret now ... Selena and Justin have been spending A LOT of time together recently, sans Abel. People first reported the split.
Just like before ... the heart wants what it wants. Or doesn't.
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Kim Kardashian Rockin' Giant Diamonds Again But Only to Play Dress Up
Kim Kardashian gave the appearance she's going back on her word to swear off flashy jewelry in public, but it was nothing but a trick ... TMZ has learned.
Kim was wearing a couple of diamond rings over the weekend as part of her Cher costume at George Clooney's and Rande Gerber's Casamigos party. Seemed odd because she promised to tone down the bling after the Paris robbery.
Thing is ... those rings weren't even close to the real McCoy. Our Kardashian sources tell us Kim was, appropriately for Halloween, wearing nothing but costume jewelry.
Word. Kept.
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L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti Seriously Considering 2020 Presidential Run
Eric Garcetti, the enormously popular Mayor of Los Angeles, is "seriously considering" throwing his hat in the ring for the 2020 Presidential race ... multiple sources connected to Garcetti tell TMZ.
Garcetti just announced he's not going to run for Governor of California, and our sources say that clears the deck for an even bigger race.
One Garcetti confidante told us to look at the Mayor's travel schedule, and it is interesting. Over the past 12 months he spent 112 days outside California and since May he's been out of state for 51 days.
Garcetti is a die-hard democrat who has increasingly gained stature in the party. Our sources say a Presidential run is a "frequent discussion" among his staff.
Garcetti has made a difference in L.A. like few mayors have with various initiatives ... the crown jewel was snagging the Olympics for 2028.
For his part, Garcetti tweeted over the weekend, "I am passionate about my city and my family; both are here in Los Angeles." At the same time, Garcetti has said when it comes to politics, "All the rules are off" ... the takeaway there is you don't have to be a U.S. Senator or Governor in order to run for President.
Zachary Quinto Spacey's Coming Out Is 'Deeply Sad and Troubling'
Kevin Spacey is taking more heat from the LGBT community -- now, Zachary Quinto is teeing off on his coming out, calling it "deeply sad and troubling."
The 'Star Trek' star says Spacey's announcement he's gay was nothing but a "calculated manipulation to deflect attention from the very serious accusation" ... that he attempted to molest then-14-year-old actor Anthony Rapp.
As we reported ... Spacey came out in his apology statement to Rapp, in which he also claimed he didn't remember the alleged incident.
Quinto ain't buying that. He added, "i am sorry that kevin only saw fit to acknowledge his truth when he thought it would serve him - just as his denial served him for so many years."
Rosie O'Donnell has ripped Spacey, and so has Billy Eichner.
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Katherine Jackson I Don't Need to Be Blanket's Guardian Anymore
Katherine Jackson is bowing out of the guardian biz when it comes to Michael Jackson's youngest child, Blanket.
According to docs filed by Katherine ... there's no longer any need for her to be the 15-year-old's guardian. Katherine had been appointed joint guardian -- along with TJ Jackson -- of all 3 of Michael's kids in 2012.
Both Paris and Prince are adults now, but Katherine says because Blanket has reached his adolescence ... TJ can handle guardianship on his own. She also points to her own age, 87, as a reason she's stepping down.
Worth noting ... Katherine had not seen her grandchildren for several months earlier this year. It's still unclear how much contact she's had with MJ's children.
A judge still needs to approve Grandma Jackson's request.
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Rosie O'Donnell to Kevin Spacey You're Like Weinstein ... We All Knew!!!
Rosie O'Donnell is calling out Kevin Spacey for allegedly having a rep as a predator in Hollywood, akin to Harvey Weinstein ... saying everyone in Hollywood knew.
Rosie took to Twitter Monday to directly slam Spacey for not remembering an alleged attempt at molesting then-14-year-old Anthony Rapp ... and she didn't mince words.
u don't remember the incident - 30 years ago? - fuck u kevin - like Harvey we all knew about u - I hope more men come forward @KevinSpacey
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She tweeted ... "f*** u kevin - like Harvey we all new about u - I hope more men come forward @KevinSpacey." Rosie added ... "no one knew details - like harvey - but u knew both were creepy men with reps that said so."
no one knew details - like harvey - but u knew both were creepy men with reps that said so -
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As we reported ... Spacey came out as gay in his statement addressing Rapp's allegations. Other celebs have blasted him for choosing such a moment to embrace his sexuality.
Kevin hasn't responded to the latest criticism.
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Jeremy Meeks' Ex Hey, Playboy with the Billionaire GF ... Pay for Your Kid!!!
Jeremy Meeks is an absentee father whose success as the so-called "Hot Felon" went straight to his head ... so claims his estranged wife.
Melissa Meeks filed docs demanding child and spousal support, as well as sole legal and physical custody ... claiming Jeremy sees their 7-year-old son "maybe 2 days a month."
In docs obtained by TMZ, Melissa says Jeremy "basically lives as a playboy with a rich girlfriend" ... TopShop heir Chloe Green. Melissa claims he drives a $150k car and has lots of jewelry now.
She doesn't list how much she wants in support because "I am not yet sure of his income, but I am sure it is more than mine."
She says Jeremy's "success went to his head and he left us." As we reported ... he filed docs back in July to separate from Melissa after 8 years. He filed for divorce in October.
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Billy Eichner to Kevin Spacey You're 'Disgusting & Dangerous' For the Way You Came Out
Kevin Spacey picked the worst time and way possible to come out as gay ... according to Billy Eichner, who calls the actor's statement "disgusting."
Spacey said he is now choosing "to live as a gay man" ... in an apology to actor Anthony Rapp, who claims when he was 14, Spacey tried to molest him. Shortly after that, Eichner -- who's openly gay -- said, "That Kevin Spacey statement. Nope. Absolutely not. Nope."
The "Billy on the Street" host went on to blast Spacey in a Twitter rant that included him saying Spacey "invented something that has never existed before: a bad time to come out."
His beef is clearly with Spacey connecting his alleged molesting of a teenager to his being gay. Billy, and many others, say Spacey's doing serious damage to the LGBT community ... and they're letting him know it.
But honestly I hesitate to make jokes because the Spacey statement is truly disgusting, irresponsible and dangerous. Ok goodnight!
@billyeichner
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Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade Check Out The Paw-Some Costumes!
Nothing scary about these pooches in their Halloween costumes ... they're all doggone adorable!
The Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade went down Sunday in Long Beach with canines turning up in some creative costumes which upstaged their two-legged owners.
There was everything from a Paw-casso to a Pee-wee Herman. And while Trump was a popular costume last year, Pennywise from "It" dominated this year with the canines.
Special shout-out to the dog and his paw-rents who recreated "The Shining."
Yup, Halloween's officially gone to the dogs.
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Selena Gomez's BFF I Wrote My Will Before Transplant
Selena Gomez's best friend, Francia Raisa, didn't know if she'd survive donating a kidney to her BFF ... which really hit home when she had to write a will.
“Did you ever fear for your own health?” -@savannahguthrie
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“I had to write a will which was scary.” -@therealfrancia pic.twitter.com/vAzPMnT45d
Francia and Selena told "Today" the donation process had to be sped up because Selena was in such dire straits she couldn't even open a water bottle. What normally takes months was done in days.
Selena also thanked Francia for volunteering her kidney without being asked ... once she found out she was a blood match, which is extremely rare.
WATCH: “I didn’t want to ask a single person in my life.” @selenagomez & @therealfrancia speak out on kidney donation process pic.twitter.com/tj1Ri1dED8
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Beyonce & Jay-Z Shout-Out to Biggie & Lil Kim!!!
Jay-Z and Beyonce don't mess around when it comes to Halloween, and this year was no different with them dressing up as one of rap's legendary couples for Kelly Rowland's Costume Couture Party.
Jay paid homage to fellow Brooklyn rapper Notorious B.I.G., while Beyonce dressed up as Lil' Kim. Kelly threw the party with Lenny S. and Ciroc Sunday night at new WeHo hot spot Poppy.
Usher, Tyler Perry, Jhene Aiko and Jermaine Dupri's costume game was also on point inside the bash. You gotta see who came in the Eddie Murphy red leather suit.
BTW, A$AP Rocky apparently decided to just come as himself. But, if it works for him ...
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Justin and Selena Pray Together, Eat Together, Hang Together
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez spent a full day together Sunday ... from morning until night.
These are pics of Justin and Selena attending church services Sunday morning ... this after grabbing some grub together at Joi Cafe in Westlake Village.
The exes left together and later in the evening Justin showed up at Selena's doorstep.
We're hearing from sources connected to The Weeknd all is fine between him and Selena, but there's certainly a lot of smoke.
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Paul Manafort Surrenders to FBI Indicted in Mueller Probe
11:18 AM PT -- Both Manafort and Gates have pled not guilty to the charges.
6:10 AM PT -- Manafort has been indicted for laundering more than $18 million through foreign banks which was used to fuel his lavish lifestyle. Gates was also indicted for laundering more than $3 million. They're accused of falsely reporting that they had no foreign bank accounts. The indictment says Manafort hid the payments for 10 years.
Manafort is also accused of failing to pay federal taxes on the money in question.
Manafort was indicted on 12 federal charges.
Paul Manafort and his business associate are in the process of surrendering to federal authorities ... both recipients of the first indictments by Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
Manafort has been under Mueller's microscope for alleged money laundering, tax law violations, and failure to disclose his foreign lobbying.
Manafort, who was Trump's chief strategist and chairman of his Presidential campaign, had his house raided by the FBI this past summer.
Manafort's protege, Rick Gates, is also getting indicted.
The charges have not been disclosed but that should happen when the indictment is unsealed ... presumably soon.
Grabbed this video of Paul Manafort arriving at FBI in DC to be processed. @WSJ pic.twitter.com/gmExIJidWQ
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Kevin Spacey Accused of Trying to Molest 14-Year-Old Actor
"Star Trek: Discovery" actor Anthony Rapp claims Kevin Spacey got sexually aggressive toward him when he was only 14 years old, and Spacey has responded by apologizing and coming out as gay.
Rapp told BuzzFeed News the incident occurred in 1986 ... the 2 were both on Broadway at the time. Rapp says Spacey told him he was having a party and invited him.
Rapp says he got bored and retreated to the bedroom to watch TV. He said Spacey came in the room and appeared drunk, then "picked me up like a groom picks up the bride over the threshold. But I don't, like, squirm away initially, because I'm like, 'What's going on?' And then he lays down on top of me."
Rapp says Spacey was holding him down as he struggled to get away, adding, "He was trying to seduce me." He eventually got away and left.
Spacey, now 58, responded on social media, saying, "I have a lot of respect and admiration for Anthony Rapp as an actor. I am beyond horrified to hear his story. I honestly do not remember the encounter, it would have been over 30 years ago. But if I did behave as he describes, I owe him the sincerest apology for what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior ..."
Spacey went on to say, "The story has encouraged me to address other things about my life," adding, "I have had relationships with both men and women. I have loved and had romantic encounters with men throughout my life, and I choose now to live as a gay man."
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'DWTS' Star Lindsey Stirling Possibly Done After Rib Injury
"Dancing with the Stars" front-runner Lindsey Stirling is in excruciating pain after suffering a devastating injury that could knock her off the show.
'DWTS' sources tell TMZ ... Lindsey was badly hurt Sunday in rehearsal practicing a rapid dance move and was rushed to a hospital. We've learned she suffered a blunt rib injury and possible separation, and the pain's so immense it could force her to bow out of Monday's show.
Lindsey's dance partner, Mark Ballas, went to the hospital with Lindsey, and she asked him what would happen if she's unable to perform Monday. It's crushing ... he tells Lindsey she'll have to forfeit.
The accomplished violinist and YouTube star with more than 1.9 billion views on her channel talks about pushing her body to the limit and is obviously bummed it's come to this.
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Selena Gomez's Family 'We Will Never Accept Justin Bieber'
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber are now in regular contact, and it has royally pissed off members of her family.
A member of Selena's family tells us many of them have never forgiven Justin for what they claim was extremely bad conduct during their long on-again-off-again relationship.
One family member says, "Justin is a vile human and will never be accepted by us. As long as she is even speaking to him in any way, it is not only disrespectful to everyone around her, it is disrespectful to herself."
Some members of Selena's family believe she went to rehab for depression because of the way Justin treated her.
As for Selena ... she's not taking her cue from her family, because she's been around Justin at least 3 times in the last week.