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If you thought preparing to compete against some of the greatest tennis players alive was tough, try planning the world's biggest night in fashion!!

Venus Williams was co-chair for the 2026 Met Gala alongside Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Anna Wintour ... and she aced the gig, all while looking like royalty.

But the work behind the scenes that folks don't get to see was no joke ... and Williams told TMZ Sports it's unlike anything she experienced on the court.

Janai Norman is saying goodbye to "Good Morning America" ... and her New Jersey home, TMZ has learned.

The former 'GMA Weekend' co-anchor is listing her Montclair mansion for $3.2 million shortly after announcing her abrupt exit from the morning show.

The 6-bed, 6-bath home may be across the Hudson ... but it's still got a stellar view of the NYC skyline.

Ashlee Jenae's fiancé Joe McCann is speaking out for the first time following her sudden death while the two were vacationing in Tanzania.

Joe took to social media -- after not being heard from as the investigation into her death over seas left him without a passport -- starting his message with, "There are no adequate words to describe the total devastation, emptiness, and shock I feel after losing my best friend, confidante and fiancé, Ashly Jenae Robinson."

Joe continues to say "As a father myself, I am also heartbroken for Ashly's parents, Yolanda Endres and Harry Robinson. Ashly's death is an incomprehensible tragedy."

Ashlee's fiancé solemnly adds ... "What Ashly desired most was to become a mother and to raise a family together. There is no question that she would have been an amazing mom."

As we previously reported ... Ashlee -- real name Ashly Jenae Robinson -- was reportedly found unconscious in her villa and rushed to the hospital, where she was ultimately pronounced dead, all during a trip she and McCann took to Tanzania last month ... just days after he popped the question.

According to local outlets, police were initially leaning toward suicide ... but her family isn't convinced, and is conducting an independent autopsy to try and get answers.

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The former FedEx delivery driver who copped to kidnapping and killing a 7-year-old girl in Texas has been sentenced to death by lethal injection.

Tanner Lynn Horner learned his fate Tuesday when a Texas jury sentenced him to death.

He pleaded guilty to capital murder and aggravated kidnapping last month in the November 2022 death of Athena Strand.

The local sheriff's office tasked with investigating the Nancy Guthrie abduction is firing back at Kash Patel after the FBI director ripped them for their handling of the case.

Patel went on the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast and claimed Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos benched the FBI for the first four days of the investigation. Patel also took issue with Nanos sending critical evidence to a lab in Florida instead of the FBI lab in Quantico.

In response, the Pima County Sheriff’s Office tells TMZ … "Sheriff Nanos responded to the scene the night of the incident, providing immediate local leadership and oversight. A member of the FBI Task Force was also notified and present at that scene, working alongside our personnel. The FBI was promptly notified by both our department and the Guthrie family. While the FBI Director was not on scene, coordination with the Bureau began without delay."

Before this kiddo in glasses turned into a beauty pageant queen and social media influencer, she was just growing up in Minnesota with her siblings and starting pageantry at age 16.

In 2018, she showcased her good looks in Sports Illustrated. She recently rocked a long braid at Coachella.

"Love Is Blind" stars Alexa and Brennon Lemieux are making their divorce real-estate official ... listing the Texas home they once shared amid their split.

The 4-bed, 4-bath pad in Forney -- complete with major backyard flex and pool -- is now up for grabs for $549,988.

They scooped up the place in 2024 for just under $600K ... and now it's back on the market, with hopes of squeezing out a little profit -- call it the one upside in the breakup!

This chick on Netflix may have left Los Angeles for a bit, but she's back and bigger than ever! Given the clues, can you guess who she is?

Known for her confrontational ways and fashion-forward moments, she recently made a splash in the headlines -- she's making her Netflix comeback!

Some New York Knicks' players went from courtside glory to curbside rejection ... getting turned away from one of the hottest Met Gala after-after parties in NYC ... TMZ has learned.

Multiple sources tell TMZ ... several Knicks stars tried to hit up Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter's ultra-exclusive bash at Zero Bond late Monday night -- just hours after their Game 1 playoff win -- but couldn't get past the door.

In case you didn't know ... the Knicks didn't just win .... they obliterated Philly 137-98 and made history in the process as the first NBA team ever to win three consecutive playoff games by 25 points or more.

The investigation into alleged cyberbullying tied to Darrell Sheets' death is still actively underway, even after officials confirmed he died by suicide ... TMZ has learned.

The Lake Havasu City Police Department tells TMZ ... they're continuing to investigate allegations the "Storage Wars" star was targeted online in the lead up to his death. Cops tell us their Criminal Investigations Unit has already submitted Sheets' cellphone for forensic analysis ... a key step in determining whether any online harassment may have played a role in his death.

We broke the story ... the Mohave County Medical Examiner's Office told us Tuesday they've officially ruled Sheets' manner of death a suicide, pending toxicology results.

Paul Pierce's baby mama Princess Santiago isn't hiding out after the former NBA All-Star's bombshell admission ... and she's got the child right by her side.

Santiago was spotted out in Beverly Hills on Tuesday for the first time since Pierce admitted to being the father. She was seen grabbing a bite at an outdoor restaurant ... calmly cradling her 2-month-old son King Rafael Santiago Pierce as the custody battle with Pierce plays out behind the scenes.

The vibe was low-key and all about mom duty. In the pics, she keeps things intimate, holding the baby close and even leaning in for a sweet kiss ... clearly locked in on her newborn despite the headlines swirling around her.

Here's Lil Nas X throwing stacks of cash at a male stripper inside a famous West Hollywood club.

TMZ obtained video showing the "Old Town Road" rapper making it rain on an exotic dancer Saturday night at The Abbey in West Hollywood.

Folks who were there tell us three male strippers were dancing and twerking up a storm on the stage when Lil Nas X approached with a fistful of dollars ... and he showed particular interest in one dancer.

Blake Lively’s team was spiraling privately as backlash grew amid the promo for "It Ends With Us" -- according to newly-uncovered documents from the now-settled case against Justin Baldoni.

TMZ obtained emails and text messages that Blake's team at her alcohol company, Betty Booze, said they were receiving from companies amid the drama surrounding "It Ends With Us."

On September 10, 2024, a member of Blake's team wrote to other team members about a convo with Kroger, the mega-supermarket, saying "I just got off the phone with the SGWS Kroger VP, and the first thing he mentioned to me was that Betty Booze was just discussed" and adding "there is a negative taste in Kroger's mouth based on the [Blake Lively] interview (press) from the movie, and they said they will be closely monitoring sales on the brand."

Tom Brady has been one of the more talked-about names connected to Alix Earle in recent months ... but fans tuning in to her upcoming Netflix reality show most likely won't hear about him ... TMZ has learned.

Production sources tell TMZ ... the series follows Alix's day-to-day life, including her family, friendships, business ventures and dating world ... but Brady is not mentioned and doesn't play a role in the Season 1 storyline.

Instead, we're told the show leans into Alix's breakup with NFL wide receiver Braxton Berrios, with cameras capturing her navigating single life and the emotional aftermath. Our sources say dating remains a major theme, but we're told Brady simply hasn't come up.