Nicole Scherzinger Didn't Mean to Be Political W/ MAGA Hat Comment ... 'I Deeply Apologize'

Nicole Scherzinger is issuing an apology after facing backlash for praising Russell Brand's religion-inspired MAGA hat ... confessing she didn't mean to take a political stance.

The Pussycat Dolls alum posted to her Instagram Stories as word of her seemingly pro-Donald Trump social media activity went viral ... with the singer apologizing if anyone was hurt by her actions.

She wrote ... "I deeply apologize for the hurt caused by my recent engagement with some social media posts. When I commented on these posts, I made the mistake of not realizing that they could be easily interpreted as being politically related and I apologize to anyone who understandably reached that conclusion."

Jonathan Bennett Surfs Up, Christmas Cruise!!! Makes Splash on Sold-Out Hallmark Experience

The Hallmark Channel is bringing the magic of its Christmas movies to the high seas ... launching 2 star-studded cruises set to put anyone in the holiday spirit.

One of the 2 crossings -- both of which are sold out -- has already left from Miami, Florida and is heading out for the crystal blue waters of Nassau, Bahamas ... with a number of the channel's fan-favorites onboard.

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The first crossing features an appearance from Jonathan Bennett, who has been lovingly dubbed the "Gay King of Christmas" by Hallmark Channel fans and is hosting the getaway. As you can see in new video obtained by TMZ ... he is already getting up close and personal with guests.

Donald Trump Jr. Jokes Dad Arrested for Beating 2 Women ... DV Post Met With Mixed Reaction

Donald Trump Jr. decided to celebrate his dad's presidential reelection victory with a joke about domestic violence ... and it certainly got a lot of reaction.

Don Jr. on Friday took to IG, where he posted his father's infamous mug shot, along with pics of Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris ... with the text, "Trump arrested for beating two women."

Obviously, it was an off-color joke about DT victories of Hillary and Kamala for the White House ... which Don Jr. captioned, "Another indictment coming soon probably…."

Needless to say ... the DV quip was met with both praise and backlash, some calling it hilarious ... while others said it was pretty gross. Several on both sides noted he was likely going to hear about it from those pissed off.

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Kamala on Thursday conceded the race to Trump and -- along with Joe Biden -- promise peaceful transfer of power ... reminding everyone it is the bedrock of America.

Trump has reportedly accepted Biden's invitation to the White House to work out logistics for the handoff prior to the January inauguration.

LANY Singer Paul Klein Has Come 'Super Far' ... Makes Full Recovery After Nasty Car Wreck

LANY frontman Paul Klein appears to be fully healed almost 5 months after a nasty car wreck left him hospitalized ... he was just spotted out in Australia looking better than ever.

Check it out ... the "Super Far" singer looked to be in fine health as he hit the streets in a white T-shirt, jeans, and a burgundy sweater draped over his shoulders.

Paul made his way around the Oceania country with no issue ... clearly doing much better than he was back in June.

Bhad Bhabie Boyfriend Le Vaughn Out W/ Baby ... After Cancer News

Bhad Bhabie's boyfriend, Le Vaughn, was spotted out in public for the first time since TMZ confirmed she’s been battling cancer.

Vaughn was in Tarzana in L.A. Friday, taking a casual stroll with their baby daughter -- who they welcomed in March -- in a stroller, making the most of some one-on-one time in the sunshine.

There was no sign of Bhabie, AKA Danielle Bregoli, who we're told is currently under the care of a doctor.

Diddy Lawyers Ask For Bail Again ... Cite Other Cases Where Defendants Were Released

Diddy's once again trying to get out of jail while awaiting his trial ... filing a new motion on Friday asking for bail -- and pointing to cases where his lawyers claim defendants facing similar charges were released.

According to the legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the music mogul's lawyers say Diddy's offering a comprehensive bail package -- complete with a $50 million bond and basically round-the-clock surveillance to ensure he doesn't try to flee the country or intimidate witnesses.

It's a similar argument to the one they made back in September when his bail was shot down twice. But, the attorneys cite other cases where they say defendants accused of similar crimes were allowed to post bail while awaiting trial.

Selena, Harrison, Andy Kamala Celeb Supporters Out Strolling Post-Election

Many in Hollywood were disappointed with the election outcome, after Donald Trump emerged as the winner against Kamala Harris ... and it looks like some of those stars took a stroll to cope this week.

Anne Hathaway attempted to keep a low profile, wearing a neutral navy baseball hat, shades, and a white ensemble as she took some time for herself the day after the election in New York.

Andy Cohen on the other hand ... was in low-key mode after Trump's big win, taking a call while out in NYC. The "Watch What Happens Live" host donned a sweatshirt, shorts, and flip-flops after grabbing himself a venti Starbucks coffee ... a much-needed boost, it seems.

Kim Kardashian & Glenn Close Hug It Out in Couture ... For Glamorous 'All's Fair' Scene

Kim Kardashian and Glenn Close appear to be 2 fashionable peas in a pod on the set of their new show ... Ryan Murphy's upcoming legal drama series, "All's Fair."

Check it out ... Kim and Glenn are spotted filming a scene for the new show, in which both the reality TV legend and the Oscar-nominated actress are decked out in couture from head to toe.

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Though, this isn't a style departure for Kim ... as the businesswoman is known for rocking a number of high-profile pieces.

Jason Kelce Everything's Going Smoothie-ly ... After Phone-Smashing Incident

Jason Kelce has resurfaced in Los Angeles a week after he was caught up in that now-viral altercation with a Penn State fan ... and through one public outing in the City of Angels so far, he's avoided any sort of issues.

The former Philadelphia Eagles center was spotted grabbing smoothies at Erewhon with his wife, Kylie ... and while he was surrounded by plenty of customers who no doubt recognized him, every interaction he had seemed to be cordial.

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Of course, while on his way to the PSU vs. Ohio State game on Nov. 2, that was anything but the case ... as he got into a dust-up with a man who called his little brother, Travis, an anti-gay slur.

Country Star Brantley Gilbert Sells Georgia Home For $2.2M

Country star Brantley Gilbert just officially offloaded his Georgia pad, scoring a cool $2.2M in the process.

Brantley first put his Maysville home on the market in July, aiming for $3.5 million. Though he didn't quite hit that mark, he still walked away with a tidy profit, considering he built the place from scratch in 2012 after buying the land for just $130K.

Real estate sources previously told us Brantley’s trading up -- he's leaving his current pad because he’s after even more space and recently snagged 300 acres of farmland nearby.

Actress Massiel Taveras Kamala's Celeb Support Meant Nothing!!!

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Actress and former Miss Dominican Republic Massiel Taveras has a lot to say about the 2024 presidential election outcome -- and she’s letting TMZ know she’s thrilled with the results.

Catch the video -- Massiel’s all but waving a Team Trump flag with her celebratory energy ... she's not holding back on why she thinks Kamala Harris' star-studded support squad did little to help her campaign.

Massiel dives deep ... saying she thinks with God on your side, all the Hollywood backing in the world doesn’t matter.

Kamala Harris Could Still Win Big After Election ... With High-Paying Speaking Gigs!!!

Vice President Kamala Harris may've lost the 2024 Presidential Election, but her future is still looking bright ... the politician could rake in the dough with speaking engagements.

Darren Prince, the CEO of Prince Marketing Group, tells TMZ ... the VP could easily bring in $200K to $250K per speaking engagement after her highly publicized presidential campaign.

Per Prince -- who represents celebs like Magic Johnson, David Goggins, and Hulk Hogan -- it wouldn't be hard to book Harris for gigs around the world ... she'd just have to talk about her life and experiences, which she already did on the campaign trail.

Shohei Ohtani Out & About After Shoulder Surgery ... Slinging For The Fences

The MLB's best two-way player is down to just one arm for the time being ... Shohei Ohtani had shoulder surgery this week -- and as you can see, one of his wings is now immobilized by a sling.

Ohtani went under Dr. Neal ElAttrache's knife on Tuesday in L.A. to repair the labrum he tore while trying to steal a base in Game 2 of the World Series -- and on Thursday, he appeared in OK spirits.

Rockin' a burnt-orange cap and a pair of sweats, Ohtani's left arm was held close to his body by a big ol' brace -- but he didn't seem to be too hindered.

Dua Lipa Can't 'Dance The Night' in Jakarta ... The Stage Isn't Safe!!!

Dua Lipa's pulling a "Houdini" ... disappearing from the stage in Indonesia before the show even begins -- 'cause she says it ain't safe enough for her to perform.

The singer-songwriter announced she's canceling Saturday's show in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, about 5 hours ago ... telling fans she's enjoying the beautiful country and is ready to perform -- but a safety issue with the staging is stopping her from doing so.

DL says she was really looking forward to the show, and she's super disappointed she can't jam out with her fans in the country ... saying it especially hurts 'cause she hasn't performed in the country in a long time. She last reportedly played there in 2019.

Andrew Yang Kamala Should've Gone on Joe Rogan ... 'Political Malpractice' to Shun Interview

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Andrew Yang says Kamala Harris made a major misstep during the campaign ... claiming she should've spent a few hours in Austin, Texas -- speaking to Joe Rogan!

The 2020 presidential candidate stopped by "TMZ Live" Friday to talk about why Democrats performed so poorly in this election ... and, we asked him if he thinks Kamala messed up by turning down an interview on "The Joe Rogan Experience."

Yang says she totally messed up by turning down the show ... 'cause Joe reaches millions of people -- many of them voters Harris didn't already have in the bag.

Bhad Bhabie Has Cancer Under Doctor's Care

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10:15 AM PT -- A family source confirms to TMZ ... Bhad Bhabie does have cancer. She's currently under the care of a doctor.

Bhad Bhabie issued a cryptic message that has many of her fans concerned, implying that she may have cancer.

Bhabie, AKA Danielle Bregoli, hopped on Instagram Thursday and posted, "I'm Sorry my cancer medicine made me loose [sic] weight. I'm slowly gaining it back. So stop running w the worst narratives."

Of course, it's a mystery what all that means ... but Bhabie recently revealed her dramatic weight loss in photos she posted to her social media accounts.