Guess Who This Lil' Piano Player Turned Into!
Before this silly lil' kiddo playing the piano turned into an all-star performer, they were just showing off their goofy side, growing up in Ohio ... and performing ballet, jazz and tap at the O'Connell's Dance Studio.
They rose to superstardom playing one of the Baker kids in the "Cheaper by the Dozen" franchise. In '06, they played the younger sister of Channing Tatum's character in the dance film "Step Up." Their talent and skills landed them on Disney's "Camp Rock."
Need one more clue? A dancer in Eminem's 'Just Lose It' music video.
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Netflix's Wednesday Returns Merch to Die For Dolls, LEGO and More!
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Wednesday is back! No, not the day of the week ... we're talking about the Netflix series staring Jenna Ortega.
In honor of the show's big Season 2 return today, Amazon has some killer deals on creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky merch celebrating the series. You can check out the full storefront for more, as well as our top picks below!
Monster High Wednesday Doll
This Monster High Wednesday Doll will dance, dance, dance with her hands, hands, hands, above her head, head head all day long.
Britney Spears Performance at MTV VMAs Not Happening
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Britney Spears will not be performing at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, despite a wave of online rumors ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell us Britney won't be hitting the stage at this year's VMAs -- not for a 10 minute set or any performance at all -- despite viral fan theories claiming she was secretly planning a surprise return, even bringing her son Jayden along for the big night.
The speculation kicked off after several Britney fan accounts teased a possible comeback performance, with some even claiming she'd be doing a medley of hits in a primetime slot.
Terry Dubrow To Jamie Lee Curtis Plastic Surgery Isn't Genocide!!!
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Dr. Terry Dubrow says Jamie Lee Curtis needs to stick to acting and stop bashing plastic surgery ... and he's taking issue with her comparing cosmetic procedures to genocide.
We got the "Botched" star at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills and our photog asked about Jamie Lee's recent comments on plastic surgery.
ICYMI ... Jamie told the Guardian, "I've been very vocal about the genocide of a generation of women by the cosmeceutical industrial complex, who've disfigured themselves."
Orlando Bloom Does Trudeau Have a 6-Pack Like Me?!? Here's What Katy's Missing
Orlando Bloom is the textbook definition of post-breakup hotness ... because he's looking absolutely jacked after calling off his engagement to Katy Perry ... and giving an ex a look at what she's missing out on.
Check out these photos of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star shirtless at a beach in California ... Orlando's ripped and showing off his chiseled abs and pecs.
Katy's been spotted hanging out with former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau up in Canada ... so she may not be exactly thirsting after Orlando here.
Hulk Hogan Celebs Arrive For Memorial Service ... Wife Sky, Linda Hogan, Triple H, Kid Rock
Several high-profile celebs have just touched down in Florida to celebrate Hulk Hogan's life later Tuesday.
The WWE legend's memorial service is going down in Largo in a matter of minutes ... and Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Kid Rock and Theo Von were all spotted flying into the city a short time ago to be there in person for the festivities.
Several more notable figures also showed up to pay their respects, including Vince McMahon, Ric Flair and Dennis Rodman.
Speaking of The Nature Boy, the wrestling legend shared some thoughts on social media.
Even In Heaven, He Sold Out Again. The Most Beautiful Funeral I’ve Ever Attended! EVERYONE Was There. From @KidRock, To @TripleH, To @VinceMcMahon, To @dennisrodman. The Whole World Showed Up To Pay Respect To The Greatest Of Them All! Rest In Peace Hulkster! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 @HulkHogan pic.twitter.com/Vf0ucpz1v2
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 5, 2025 @RicFlairNatrBoy
"Even In Heaven, He Sold Out Again. The Most Beautiful Funeral I’ve Ever Attended!" Flair wrote, before listing some of the big stars in attendance.
"The Whole World Showed Up To Pay Respect To The Greatest Of Them All! Rest In Peace Hulkster! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻"
Alfie Wise 'The Cannonball Run' Star Dead at 82
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Actor Alfie Wise, the scene-stealer who teamed up with Burt Reynolds in iconic '80s action-comedies like "The Cannonball Run" and "Stroker Ace," has died.
The former actor turned real estate agent passed away on July 22 at Florida’s Thomas H. Corey Veteran Affairs Medical Center in West Palm Beach ... his longtime fiancée, Stephanie Bliss, confirmed to TMZ.
Stephanie said Alfie got sick with a bacterial infection a couple months ago ... he'd been in the hospital and had returned home -- but then had to go back to the hospital, extremely weak, where he stayed for about a month before he died.
Francis Ford Coppola Medical Procedure Was Not Prompted by an Emergency
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Francis Ford Coppola is doing just fine after a hospital visit in Italy -- despite some alarming local reports ... TMZ has learned.
A source close to the 86-year-old director tells us he recently underwent a routine scheduled procedure with his physician of 30 years and is currently "resting nicely." The source says Coppola "appreciates everyone's concern."
While some outlets in Rome reported Coppola was hospitalized due to a mild cardiac arrhythmia before the procedure, we're told that's not true, and no emergency occurred.
Aaron Phypers Denise Never Took Care Of Our Dogs ... Dog Put Down Had Cancer!!!
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Aaron Phypers is blasting estranged wife Denise Richards for showing up at his house to grab a dog and causing all sorts of drama -- he says she never cared for the doggies in the first place ... and claims she left him and his elderly parents to care for all of the animals.
Aaron tells TMZ ... Denise moved out of the home 2 years ago because she got a condo nearby so she could film content for OnlyFans, and while she would swing by from time to time to pick up things, she never took care of the dogs.
At one point, Aaron says they had 55 dogs, 13 cats and 2 pigs at the house ... and for the past 4 years, the animals' primary caretakers have been Aaron's family ... with his mother and father handling all the pet grooming, feeding, and care.
Kardashian-Jenner Curves ... Can You Guess The Famous Sister?!
Here's a little Tuesday treat for ya ... Can you guess which Kardashian-Jenner sister blasted her famous curves in this eye-popping hot shot?!
She's always shooting BTS looks into her brand, and when she's not jet-setting and fueling up her plane, she's a doting mother to her kiddos.
If YOU can't score the famous sister in question, "The Candy Man" can!
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Lil Tay Dad Ain't Watchin' Out For XXX Content On Her OnlyFans
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Lil Tay won't have to worry about parental supervision on her new controversial OnlyFans page ... 'cause her dad tells us he won't be monitoring her posts -- not even for adult content!
Chris Hope, LT's father, tells TMZ ... he's not aware of any porn or straight-up nudity on Tay's OF page ... but he doesn't plan to keep an eye on it anyway!
That's because Chris, who's an attorney, says his 18-year-old daughter -- born Claire Hope -- is now an adult "and can make her own decisions," adding, "I am sure she is going to be successful in whatever she decides to do."
Brooke Hogan Suspicious About Hulk's Death
Hulk Hogan's daughter thinks the circumstances around his death are kinda suspicious, and she's speaking out about it for the first time.
Brooke Hogan broke her silence Tuesday, revealing her concerns while on radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge's show, saying the news her father was battling leukemia came as a total shock to her. In fact, she says it doesn't make any sense to her.
Brooke told Bubba there's no history of cancer in their family, and she said she was personally by Hulk's side multiple times when he had different surgeries, and would always look over his bloodwork. She's wondering why doctors wouldn't have discovered the leukemia earlier.
Bianca Censori I Looked Way Different Before Kanye
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Bianca Censori looked like a completely different person before Kanye West made her his muse ... and we've got the photos to prove it.
TMZ obtained four images of Bianca from 2021 -- a couple years before she was first linked to Yeezy -- and her face and hair looks awfully different than her current appearance.
Or, maybe it's just the fact we aren't used to her wearing so much clothing.
Hulk Hogan Cops Say Nothing Suspicious About Legend's Death ... In Wake of Brooke's Comments
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Cops say they've still yet to find any signs of suspicious activity surrounding Hulk Hogan's death ... this despite his daughter, Brooke Hogan, saying Tuesday there are aspects of his passing she finds fishy.
The 37-year-old Hogan told Bubba the Love Sponge on his radio show she was skeptical about a few things that came out after the WWE legend died ... namely his leukemia diagnosis.
She wondered why, if he did indeed have it, how did doctors not discover it earlier? She also told the shock jock -- who used to be close friends with her father -- she was curious as to why the medical examiner never got a look at her dad's body.
'Stranger Things' Finn Wolfhard Why I'm Choosing To Stay Single!!!
Finn Wolfhard's seriously pondering how he’ll navigate life after "Stranger Things" -- and the burning question on his mind? Whether or not he’s ready to let fans in on his relationship status.
The actor opened up about this turning point in his life ... saying he’s been working non-stop, so not having a committed partner just kinda happened -- like it was a subconscious decision.
Finn elaborated to Variety, saying with the crazy pace of work, travel, and everything else, he just doesn’t have the time to focus on dating right now.
Denise Richards Put Fear of God Into Aaron's Parents ... Listen To The Dispatch Audio
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Denise Richards struck fear into the hearts of Aaron Phypers' elderly parents when she showed up at their home to get some dogs ... at least according to the 911 call from the latest divorce drama.
TMZ obtained the dispatch audio from Sunday's incident at the Calabasas home Aaron shares with his parents and brother ... and you hear the dispatcher relay that Aaron feared for his parents.
We broke the story ... sources close to Aaron claim his estranged wife showed up at the home unannounced and started banging on a back door, demanding to be let inside.