Omarosa Back to Reality (TV) ... Stars in 'Celebrity Big Brother'

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SHE'S BAAAAACK

Omarosa's got herself a new gig even before her speaking gig starts -- and it's back on reality TV ... as in "Celebrity Big Brother" on CBS.

Omarosa was announced as one of many stars that'll be in the 'Big Brother' house next week in a quick promo that played right before the 2018 Grammy Awards began Sunday.

She'll be in there with the likes of Shannon Elizabeth, Brandi Glanville, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Chuck Liddell, Metta World Peace, and lots more. The first episode's set to air next Wednesday ... so we'll find out who else is there soon enough.

As we reported ... Omarosa recently signed on as a speaker with the American Program Bureau after leaving her job at the White House. She'll be asking for up to $50k for gig, depending on the venue.

Looks like she's getting her feet wet first, though, with some familiar territory in front of the cameras.

Grammy Awards 2018 Stop and Smell the (White) Roses ... For #TimesUp

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Musicians at the 2018 Grammys are trying to pull off their own symbol for the #TimesUp movement ... but they're not nearly as united as actors were for the Globes.

Celebs began arriving to Madison Square Garden Sunday ahead of the 60th annual Grammy Awards in NYC, where some stars have vowed to wear a white rose to honor Time's Up.

There've been a handful of heavy hitters rockin' the white appendage -- Lady Gaga , Kelly Clarkson, Ne-Yo, Eve, The Chainsmokers and Reba McEntire so far. Others expected to wear the flower include Kesha, Halsey and Camila Cabello ... just to name a few.

Still, artists in the music world have been relatively quiet about Time's Up (aside from those mentioned above). Looks like they're keeping it that way for the time being.

Ansel Elgort Baby Does Karaoke ... No Earbuds Necessary!

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SINGIN' WITH THE CROWD

Ansel Elgort practically recreated a scene from his blockbuster film this weekend -- except this time, he actually belted out the words ... and it was just as charming.

The "Baby Driver" star hit up a high school pal's 23rd karaoke birthday party Saturday night with his GF, Violetta Komyshan, in NYC -- where he stepped up for at least a couple songs.

Ansel sang along to Khalid's "Location" and The Temptations' "My Girl" -- seemingly trying to channel his inner Baby from the flick ... and we gotta say, it's almost spot-on.

It's a little hard to tell through the group sing-along here, but this dude can actually croon. Just ask James Corden and Jamie Foxx.

Post Malone To My 'Culture Vulture' Critics Congrats, You're a Hater

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Post Malone had a message for his critics who've accused of him of being a "culture vulture" in hip-hop ... which turned out to be a perfect segue into music.

Post was one of tons of celebs who came out Saturday night for LIV nightclub's Boardwalk at Pegasus World Cup Invitational to celebrate the big horse race near Miami. Others included Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri, Pharrell, Lenny Kravitz, Olivia Culpo, and lots more.

Toward the end of his set, Post took a minute to address some controversy surrounding his alleged misappropriation of black culture through his music -- this after saying last year that modern-day hip-hop was superficial and emotionless.

Let's just say Post disagrees with his "haters" ... and he's happy to accept their "Congratulations" on all his success.

Jen Selter Kicked Off American Airlines Flight ... After Heated Argument

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Fitness model Jen Selter was booted from an American Airlines flight Saturday night after she and her sister got in a heated argument with a flight attendant and pilot.

Jen and her sister got on the plane in Miami which was bound for LaGuardia, but it was delayed for an hour and a half due to mechanical issues.

Jen was seated when another passenger went to the bathroom and she decided to stand up and pull something from the overhead. The flight attendant told her to sit down, and that's when the argument erupted. At one point the flight attended asked Jen if she wanted to get removed from the plane and she responded, "Yes." She later said she was just being sarcastic.

The flight attendant called for the pilot, but the argument got more intense. Although you don't hear it in the video, a passenger called the crew "racist," adding, "We are living in Trump's America."

That about did it ... cops came on the plane and removed Jen, her sister and the other passenger. Jen and her sister were the only ones removed by AA.

Jen and her sister took an AA flight Sunday AM to NYC.

Paige VanZant Engaged!! To MMA Fighter Austin Vanderford

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Paige VanZant just got engaged to her MMA fighter boyfriend ... and her last name ain't gonna change all that much.

The UFC figther posted a photo Sunday of her guy, Austin Vanderford, getting on one knee to propose, with the caption ... "I said yes!!!"

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The couple's been going out since at least this past summer, when she posted a photo of the two of them together in August with the caption "Mine."

Mine, indeed. Congrats to the future VanZant-derfords!

Jay-Z I Fought to Save My Marriage ... After Infidelity

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Jay-Z says he was straight with Beyonce and dealt with his infidelity head on to save his marriage, because she was his soul mate and it was definitely worth fighting for.

Jay appeared on CNN's Van Jones show Saturday night where he said issues like infidelity have to be addressed head-on, and if they're not the marriage is going to blow up.

He says, "For us, we chose to fight for our love, for our family, to give our kids different outcome, to break that cycle for black men and women."

The famous couple hit up Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party Saturday night ... and there's little doubt their marriage is now strong.

2018 AVN Awards Photos Don't Bare All ... But They Bare Most

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The 35th annual AVN Awards went down in Vegas Saturday night, and the nominees and other showed what they got.

75 awards were handed out, including Best Boy/Girl Sex Scene, Best 3-Way Sex Scene, Best Big Butt Movie, Best Male Newcomer, Best Taboo Relations, Best Group Sex Scene, Best Orgy Gang Bang Movie, BBW Performer of the Year, Best Anal Series, Best Older Woman/Younger Girl Move, Best Polyamory Movie, Best Transsexual Movie, Best Virtual Reality Sex Scene and Best Fetish Manufacturer.

Take that, Clive Davis!

Nick Saban Does Electric Slide To Win Over HS Recruit

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Nick Saban will do what it takes to get a top recruit to come play football at Alabama ... even if it means putting on his dancing shoes.

The Crimson Tide head coach went out Saturday night to pay a visit to Eddie Smith -- a three-star high school cornerback out of Slidell, Louisiana. What might've started out as a convo about committing to 'Bama eventually turned into a boogie fest.

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Saban was recorded doing the Electric Slide in the family's living room. He also apparently got in on a little number called the Wobble -- with which he seemed a bit less familiar.

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No word on where Smith's leaning at this point -- but ya gotta like his chances after this. You know your potential future coach is dedicated when he gets down with your fam.

Adolf Hitler 1926 Tax Return Can Be Yours

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Two things people despise -- Adolf Hitler and taxes -- have merged for an online sale that's expected to pull in six digits.

MomentsInTime.com -- a site that sells rare, historical documents -- is selling Hitler’s 1926 tax return. Yep, even Hitler paid the taxman.

According to the document, and excuse us if our German is a bit shaky, Hitler's gross income, or “bruttoeinkünfte,” was about 2,487 Reichsmarks, the German currency back then. The Nazi leader had been recently released from prison and his infamous autobiography, "Mein Kampf," was published only the year before, so he had some loot coming in.

It was about 4 Reichsmarks to the dollar back then, so 2,487 Reichsmarks equaled around 600 U.S. dollars. Doesn't sound like a lot, but today that would've been around $7-$8k.

The document also has Hitler's signature and home address at the time.

The seller wants at least $125k.

Jay-Z and Beyonce Headline Clive Davis Awesome Pre-Grammy Party!!!

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Beyonce and Jay-Z made the crowd go nuts Saturday night in New York City as they left Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy party.

Davis throws the bash every year -- this one was the Sheraton in Times Square. Among the other guests, Jamie Foxx, DJ Khaled, Mariah Carey and bunch of others. Other present include Jennifer Hudson, Martha Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld, Chrissy Teigen, Cardi B, and Barry Manilow, who performed.

Jamie goofed around as he left, taking pics with New York's finest.

The Grammys are Sunday night.

Jay-Z Takes Aim at 2 Donalds -- Trump and Sterling

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Jay-Z thinks it was a huge setback for race relations when Donald Sterling was booted as owner of the Los Angeles Clippers because of his racist comments ... because it sends racists the wrong message.

Jay appeared on Van Jones' news CNN show Saturday night and explained his thoughts ... that when Sterling was thrown out of the franchise, it sent a message to racists to just continue that hateful thoughts, comments and actions on the QT.

Jay-Z said, "Once you do that (boot him from the franchise), all the other closet racists just run back in the hole. You haven't fixed anything. What you've done was spray perfume on a trash can."

The mogul also took aim at Trump in an interesting way, saying even if the African American community is benefiting economically now, saying, "Treat me really bad and pay me well. It's not going to lead to happiness ... Everyone's going to be sick."

Trump fired back Sunday morning, saying, "Somebody please inform Jay-Z that because of my policies, Black Unemployment has just been reported to be at the LOWEST RATE EVER RECORDED!"

Lorde Grammys Won't Let Me Go Solo ... So I'm Not Performing!!!

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Lorde is now the second nominee out of 5 for Album of the Year who won't be performing at the 'Grammys' Sunday, and it's all because the offer she got from producers was a slap in the face ... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to Lorde tell us ... the singer decided not to play after a heated back and forth with the Grammys about her involvement in the show. We're told Lorde wanted to perform one of her songs from her nominated album, but she was only offered the option to sing as part of a Tom Petty tribute ... during the late rocker's tune, "American Girl."

The 2 sides couldn't come to an agreement ... so Lorde pulled the plug on performing altogether and we're told she won't be on the Red Carpet either.

It's interesting -- our sources say the other 4 nominees, all men, got offers to perform their own tracks solo, and while Jay-Z declined ... the other 3 nominees -- Bruno Mars, Childish Gambino and Kendrick Lamar -- are all slated to perform.

The "60th Annual Grammy Awards" air Sunday night.

Ikea Founder Ingvar Kamprad Dead at 91

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Ingvar Kamprad, the founder if Ikea, has died.

Kamprad died at his home in Sweden, where he founded the wildly successful, worldwide chain in 1943.

Ikea issued a statement, saying, Kamprad was one of the greatest entrepeneurs of the 20th century. Ikea currently has 389 stores worldwide.

We're told he passed away peacefully over the weekend.

Kamprad founded Ikea when he was just 17 years old. He ran the company for many decades, stepping down in 2013 when he was 87 years old.

Kamprad was 91. RIP.

Jamie Foxx, Katie Holmes Tight and Together At Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Bash

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Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes were not hiding Saturday night ... staying close to each other and circulating among the celebs at Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy party.

Clive's been hosting bash every year since 1976, and this year didn't disappoint. As we've already shown you, Jay Z, Beyonce, and a slew of other celebs hit up the Sheraton in New York City.

We're told Jamie and Katie had a few drinks and were super tight the whole night. As you know, they've been together for years now but with a few exceptions they've kept things on the QT ... not anymore.