Pete Davidson and Colin Jost were never in a feud … but Pete definitely regrets how he behaved in the past before he went to rehab and got clean — so he bought CJ a very fancy gift to apologize.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … reports claiming Pete and Colin had become enemies were way overblown — and that was not the reason PD gifted Jost a $20,000 Cartier watch.

The real reason for the swanky timepiece is Pete wanted to offer a mea culpa — or as Pete would likely say, “My bad, dawg” — for his behavior prior to checking into rehab.

Specifically, Pete wanted to make clear he was taking his sobriety situation seriously … he wanted to show Colin he would be a reliable business partner after they went in on their joint ownership of the Staten Island Ferry.

Our sources say the two pretty much lost touch after Pete left ‘SNL’ … aside from their hilariously random co-purchase of the ferry — a choice Pete previously said was made when they weren’t fully sober.

Don’t get it twisted … Pete and Colin are on fine terms, our sources say … but, they also have their own lives — and, they weren’t ever really best buds. We’re told they used to spend a lot of time together ’cause they were colleagues, and now they don’t work together anymore.

The two comedians bonded on “Saturday Night Live” over a shared connection — Pete’s dad and Colin’s grandfather were both New York City firefighters — and, obviously, Pete was a regular fixture on “Weekend Update” when still on ‘SNL.’

However, our sources say when Pete was struggling with his sobriety, he was too much for Colin … something Pete realized when he got clean after going to rehab last summer.

As we told you … Davidson checked into a wellness facility to focus on his mental health. He also spent time in a facility in 2023 to help manage his PTSD and borderline personality disorder.

Detective Melissa Mercado, an NYPD officer with 7 years under her badge, is going viral for taking her uniform off … in favor of a bra and G-string to dance as a video vixen stripper!!!

New York rapper S-Quire released his “Doin That” music video at the top of February, but his views catapulted this week once Det. Mercado was recognized.

The video, directed by Picture Perfect and distributed by WorldStarHipHop, immediately opens up to shots of the cop’s cheeks as she twerks on stage in an empty bar as S-Quire raps about p-poppin’ and pole dancin’!!!

According to the New York Post, Mercado rakes in $144,000 a year working her Bronx SVU gig … and it appears she’s in the clear as far as wrongdoing, in spite of the eye-popping spotlight she’s brought to force.

One police union source tells The Post, Mercado is a capable cop and the overall consensus seems to be she’s free to use her off-duty time at her leisure, as long as it’s not breaking the law.

There’s no S.O.S. here … TMZ can confirm JONASCON is proceeding as planned, despite reports the upcoming Jonas Brothers celebration event is having major hiccups behind the scenes.

A rep for New Jersey’s American Dream Mall says JONASCON is “basically a takeover” of the 3-million-square-foot shopping and entertainment space … with a source close to the famous sibs adding it will be a celebration for the fans at the Jonas Brothers’ 20-year anniversary.

Why are they taking over a mall? Our source says it’s all about honoring the band’s roots of performing at malls before they transformed into worldwide superstars. And of course, it’s in their home state, and not too far from the North Jersey suburb they called home as kids.

Fans can expect quite the spectacle, with performances happening at the NHL regulation-size indoor ice-skating rink and indoor waterpark, which will appropriately be renamed to “Jonas Beach” for the event.

The Jonas Brothers are scheduled to perform 5 times at JONASCON … though we hear fans should keep an eye out in case they plan on burnin’ up the stage for an extra show.

In addition to performances by the beloved group … The All-American Rejects, DNCE and Franklin Jonas are expected to take the stage … plus a solo show from Nick Jonas.

The star-studded guest list goes on … with author, podcaster and life coach Jay Shetty set to give an in-person talk, and “Chicks in the Office” appearing on-site to record their podcast.

Keeping the OG fans in mind … the Jonas Brothers have organized a unique “Camp Rock” experience and will even have a photographer doing free portraits.

Fans can also expect updates on exciting projects the band has in the works.