Aubrey O'Day Claims Diddy Wanted to Buy Her Silence ... With Publishing Rights

PAID TO STAY SILENT
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Aubrey O'Day claims Diddy was trying to buy her and other ex-Bad Boy artists' silence when he gave back their publishing rights ... which she says weren't worth jack.

We talked to the Danity Kane singer -- who was signed to Bad Boy Records in the 2000s -- as part of a new TMZ doc that'll be on Tubi Sunday ... 'The Downfall of Diddy,' which dissects the fallout after the raids on Diddy's homes, and the federal investigation that followed.

AOD provided some fascinating insight -- including the fact she knew what was up back in September ... when Puff gave all his old artists the rights to their music. The seemingly generous move came with lots of strings attached, according to Aubrey.

*NSYNC LIVE NATION, AEG BIDDING ON REUNION STADIUM TOUR!!!

*NSYNC's appearances over the last year have stirred up so much excitement that two major tour promoters are bidding on a possible reunion stadium tour ... convinced the group could pack stadiums and be one for the history books.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... both Live Nation and AEG have thrown their hats in the ring, reaching out to the members of the popular boy band just a couple weeks ago to let the guys know they're down to explore the idea of a tour.

We're told their interest was piqued, especially after witnessing the love and support the group received last year when they reunited for a song in the latest 'Trolls' movie.

Lil Pump Jake Paul's Gonna Beat Mike Tyson!!!

I Wouldn't Survive Tyson
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Lil Pump is picking a side ahead of the big Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight ... telling TMZ Sports he thinks the Problem Child is gonna beat the boxing legend!!

"I feel like Jake is just faster, he's younger," Pump said of the July 20 event while at LAX. "Obviously, Mike's got experience, but Jake's gonna do what Jake's gonna do. It's gonna be a very interesting fight ... but Jake got this one."

SORRY BRO

The "Gucci Gang" rapper knows firsthand what the 27-year-old former Disney star is capable of -- after all, he took a vicious liver shot after recording an episode of the "BS w/ Jake Paul" podcast earlier this month.

Miranda Lambert Good Genes Or Good Docs?!

Miranda Lambert's looks over the years will upstage you all!

Here is a 23-year-old version of the country star and blue-eyed beauty taking on the Stagecoach Music Festival back in 2007 (left). This marked Stagecoach's first year, and Miranda knocked it out of the park!

And, 17 years later ... Mrs. Lambert's been prepping her vocals for the desert dryness -- grinning and dazzling from ear to ear at the 2024 Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame show (right).

The crowd's been putting their hands together for Miranda all weekend long while she headlines Stagecoach, but the question here is ...

Miranda Lambert ...

CARA DELEVINGNE Cause of House Fire Still a Mystery

Cara Delevingne's devastating L.A. area house fire last month has left the LAFD scratching their heads ... despite their best efforts, they've officially ruled the cause undetermined.

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LAFD officials tell TMZ the arson squad took on Cara's house fire investigation as standard procedure but couldn't pinpoint the exact origin and cause of the blaze due to the extensive damage.

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With no witnesses and a lack of forensic evidence, investigators hit a dead end. However, they made it clear foul play was never suspected.

Bikini Babes In Cowboy Hats Well Hay There Hollywood Hotties!

Oh hay there good lookin' ... here to close out Stagecoach 2024 are famous babes around the world in wide-brimmed hats and bikinis ... get 'er done!

Western wear is all the rage these days, and Hollywood is definitely capitalizing on this flashy trend. Are you ready to saddle up into this country fashion movement?

Kim K. was giving "Cowgirl Sexy" in her snakeskin-pattern bikini paired with a western hat ... Ain't nothin' rugged with NCAA Champ Livvy Dunne's All-American beach look, and hold on tight, because Bernice Burgos came in HOT rockin' a cowboy hat and a crochet bikini!

Y'all wrangle up these Hollywood hotties in our gallery of Bikini Babes N' Cowboy Hats ... can you last 8 seconds?!

Stars and Scars You Be the Judge

Kim Kardashian wants her feud with Taylor to end, but will it? And, Alec Baldwin got triggered by a protester, and people are split on who was in the wrong. So we gotta ask ...

Kim K Should Apologize To Taylor ...

Alec Baldwin Swatting Protester's Phone ...

Harvey Weinstein Conviction Overturned

Diddy's Assistant Charged With Coke Possession ...

Ellen DeGeneres Coming Back To Do Stand-Up ...

Reggie Bush Getting Heisman Trophy Back

Whose Side You On?

College Demonstrations Over Gaza ...

Elon's Cybertruck ...

TMZ TV Hot Takes Kim Kardashian at the White House ... Karrueche Tran, Le'Veon Bell

Another week's just around the corner ... but, before we dive into another hectic seven-day stretch, let's look back at the week that was.

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KIM K BACK IN D.C.
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On "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles discuss Kim Kardashian heading back to the White House to discuss criminal justice reform.

Celebrity Scramble Guess Who!

Shelled inside this peanut-shaped picture is an American country singer and rapper who broke into mainstream media just a few years ago but began selling mixtapes out of his car dating back to the early 2000s.

His hit song, "Son of A Sinner", really resonated with his listeners, so much so the track charted on the music charts for more than 20 weeks! When he's not doin' cool things like performing on "American Idol," he's a doting father to his two kiddos.

His wifey Bunny XO may be able to help you out If ya still "Need A Favor"!

Are you ready for this "jelly?"

Nebraska Storm Tornado Crossing Freeway ... Millions Under Storm Watch

A tornado in Nebraska made a lot of motorists' days scarier ... forming right on the side of a freeway before crossing over the motorway, a new viral video shows.

The video, currently making the rounds on social media, shows the tornado on the I-80 near Omaha finding its shape on one side of the roadway before spinning its way across multiple lanes of traffic to the other side of the road.

The weather event throws off some drivers ... who seem unsure how to proceed at the moment and either slow down or slam hard on the gas to get past it.

Zendaya's 'Challengers' Game, Set, Match at Box Office ... Audiences Seem Conflicted

Zendaya's got a major win to celebrate ... her new tennis movie "Challengers" is on pace to smash the competition at the box office -- though audience reaction seems more mixed.

Deadline reports the movie's headed for a $15.2 million opening ... nearly doubling the next highest opening -- that movie's called "Unsung Hero," and the trade publication says is headed for an $8 million weekend.

The outlet's telling "Challengers" producers to hold their horses though ... 'cause $15 million's pretty far from the reported $50+M budget this flick carries.

Harry Jowsey Says He Has Skin Cancer ... Put on Sunscreen, People!!!

GET YOUR SKIN CHECKED !!!

Harry Jowsey made a startling announcement Friday ... telling his huge following he's got skin cancer -- and using the diagnosis as a teachable moment.

The reality television phenom took to TikTok to break the news ... telling his fans a dermatologist checked him out recently and found out he had a cancerous growth on his shoulder.

HJ makes it clear he's going to be just fine, and he's getting great medical care ... but, encourages people to lather on the sunscreen with summer just around the corner.

Robin Thicke Plays Lavish Egyptian Wedding ... Pyramids Behind Him!!!

LOST WITHOUT YOU

It might not be clear how pyramids were built, but if they're in ruins we certainly know why ... 'cause Robin Thicke's performance in Egypt may have brought them down!

The singer-songwriter played a wedding gig at the base of the architectural marvels Friday night at the Wedding of Ankur Jain and Erika Hammond -- a couple moguls who pulled out all the stops for their big night.

One of the many exciting surprises ... Thicke pulled up to croon a few tunes -- including iconic love song "Just the Two of Us" and man, the guy sounds fantastic.

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Living It Up in Las Vegas ... Drinks w/ Mahomes Crew!!!

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are back to jet-setting ... hitting the Las Vegas Strip for a fun night of drinks with their best couple pals, Patrick and Brittany Mahomes!

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Taylor, Travis, Patrick and Brittany pulled up to Easy's Cocktail Lounge inside the ARIA Resort & Casino.

While definitely an L.V. hot spot ... it's a bit more secluded, tucked away inside the Proper Eats Food Hall in the hotel -- where the celebrity quartet was less likely to be spotted.

Khloe Kardaashian True Makes Fun of Whale Phobia ... Brings Home Drawings, Books!!!

Khloe Kardashian says her daughter is straight-up preying on her phobias for fun ... 'cause she's bringing home one of her biggest fears -- whales!

The reality star and mother-of-two took to her Instagram story Saturday to complain about True's latest obsession ... saying her daughter's bringing home whale books with super realistic depictions.

whaley scary

Kardashian says she almost feels her daughter's bringing home the controversial material just to mess with her ... before she flips the book over so she doesn't have to see the picture on the front.

Noah Cyrus Blasts Troll For Love Triangle Joke ... 1st Comment On Reports!!!

Noah Cyrus has broken her silence on the love triangle rumors swirling around her family ... telling a troll exactly what he should do with his mouth after he cracked a joke.

The singer-songwriter fired back at a hater on Instagram who brought up a rumor her mom, Tish, "stole" her new husband, Dominic Purcell, from Noah.

Noah -- using some of her trademark deadpan wit -- replied in the comments by asking the user to please "choke on the fattest c***" ... bit a of nuclear response, we gotta say.

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