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Melissa Gilbert is sounding the alarm after the recent deaths of Hayden Panettiere, Daveigh Chase and Michelle Trachtenberg ... saying Hollywood has to do far more to protect child actors once the cameras stop rolling.

The “Little House on the Prairie” alum shared an emotional essay Saturday, saying the losses hit close to home because she sees herself in the women -- all former child performers navigating the harsh realities of growing up in the spotlight.

Hayden passed away on August 16 at the age of 36, while Chase -- best known for “The Ring” and “Lilo & Stitch” died in June at 35, and the 'Buffy' and “Gossip Girl” star Trachtenberg died at 39 in 2025.

The trans athlete controversy Sophie Cunningham thrust back into the spotlight spilled into the streets of Brooklyn Saturday ... with rival demonstrations gathering outside Barclays Center ahead of the Fever’s matchup against the New York Liberty.

A group of about 60 supporters came out in defense of Cunningham, while more than 100 trans-rights advocates rallied nearby. NYPD officers and metal barricades divided the crowds as fans headed into the arena.

The Cunningham-focused rally was organized by Liberty fan Dr. Elizabeth Fedak, following the Fever guard’s recent remarks about transgender participation in women’s sports.

The Game just set a very high bar for sweet 16 gifts ... surprising his daughter Cali with a brand-new Maybach at her birthday party in Beverly Hills Saturday night.

We got video of the rapper walking Cali outside with a blindfold over her eyes as party guests watched the big reveal go down. Once the blindfold came off, Cali got behind the wheel of her new $300K car ... and proudly posed with the keys in hand.

It’s a major moment for Game and Cali, who have long appeared to share a close father-daughter bond. The rapper shares Cali -- born Cali Lynn Dream Taylor -- with his ex-fiancée, Tiffney Cambridge. Though the pair split, they’ve publicly co-parented, with Game previously praising Tiffney as an “amazing parent.”

Don Toliver gave Miami concertgoers a major surprise Saturday night, bringing out Justin Timberlake during his show at Kaseya Center.

Timberlake hit the stage alongside Toliver, sending the crowd into a frenzy as the two stars shared the spotlight. Videos captured by fans quickly began circulating across social media, showing Timberlake performing for the packed Miami crowd.

The surprise appearance came during Toliver’s Octane tour stop in Miami, where the rapper delivered a high-energy set before bringing out the pop superstar.

ZZ Top is back on the road ... taking the stage in Austin Saturday night for its first concert since longtime drummer Frank Beard died earlier this week.

We broke the news of Beard’s death last week. Frank died at 77 while receiving hospice care at his ranch in Texas with loved ones by his side. No official cause of death was released.

As we reported, the band scrapped two shows in the immediate aftermath, but kept its scheduled dates at Austin’s Moody Theater -- a venue the group said was especially close to Frank’s heart in a city that felt like a second home.

Drake traded rap-star mode for country-fan mode Saturday night ... showing up at Ella Langley’s concert in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

The rapper was spotted in the crowd as the ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Year took the stage -- and he appeared to be totally into it ... as he was casted onto the big screen, singing along and dancing as she performed her hit, "Choosin’ Texas."

Ella has become one of country music’s biggest breakout stars over the past year, especially after her smash duet with Riley Green, "you look like you love me," shot up the charts and earned major awards-show attention.

Erling Haaland has unveiled a dramatic new look ... buzzing off the long, blonde hair that became one of the most recognizable features of the Manchester City superstar.

The World Cup icon has shocked soccer fans by chopping off the long, flowing blonde hair -- posting the process early Sunday with the caption "New season, new trim" ... shocking fans around the globe.

For years, Haaland's Viking-like hairstyle has been part of his identity as one of soccer's biggest stars. The Norwegian striker first became famous with Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund before joining Manchester City in 2022, where he immediately established himself as one of the world's most prolific goalscorers.

Gavin Newsom took a break from politics and his podcast to enjoy a front row seat at Noah Kahan's San Francisco concert the other night -- and TMZ has obtained footage of the California gov rockin' out with his wife.

Check it out ... Newsom and his better half, Jennifer, are just feet away from the band playing on stage at SF's Oracle Park on Friday night -- and the two are totally into the music. As you can see, the couple is all smiles as they dance to Noah's hit -- "Dan" -- with Jennifer shooting video of the band with her cell phone. 

Currently, Noah is on his "Great Divide Tour" from June 2026 to December 2026, wrapping up his American dates before heading to Australia, New Zealand, and Europe in the fall.

Jay Leno wants courts in New Hampshire to recognize his wife's conservatorship in California so he can sell one of their New England properties ... TMZ has learned.

Jay says he's planning to sell some real estate he and his wife, Mavis, own in the Granite State ... hence the reason for the filing.

TMZ obtained court docs filed earlier this month, where the comedian tells the court he wants to sell "certain real estate located in New Hampshire" that they hold as community property.

Chloe Cherry just turned 29, and she's lookin' fine as ever after another trip around the sun ... so let's show her some love!

The blonde beauty's got an arsenal of steamy snaps under her belt that are so sweet they live up to her name.

That's why we felt the best way to celebrate the sexy star's birthday is to show off her hottest shots from over the years.

Are Jason Statham's looks over the years transporting some major eye-candy?!

Here is a 35-year-old version of the Hollywood hunk at "The Transporter" World Premiere back in 2002 (left). Playing Frank Martin propelled Jason to international stardom and secured him future roles like "The Italian Job" and "Crank" (left).

And, more than two decades later, this zaddy can still GET IT -- the hot dad of two spruced up for the premiere of his latest movie "Mutiny" 🔥 (right).

We know his baby mama, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, is down for some Statham, but the question here is: Good Genes or Good Docs?!

Julius Erving is giving the new-look Philadelphia 76ers a big thumbs-up ... but Dr. J's not ready to crown them champs just yet!

The Hall of Famer spoke to TMZ Sports this week and said he's all-in on the stacked squad ... but winning isn't just about accumulating All-Stars.

"What I've been doing is just pretty much giving the deal a thumbs up. Jaylen Brown, deal, thumbs up," Erving told us, ticking off some of the blockbuster off-season moves.

"They're gonna be one of the most talented teams."

But there's a catch.

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Alex Rodriguez is taking his romance abroad ... partying it up with his brunette beauty at a club in Ibiza!

Check it out -- the former baseball pro and his better half, Meghan Hayden, were feeling the vibes at UNVRS in the wee hours of Friday morning. They were bumpin' to music by DJ FISHER, who has a residency at the popular club.

They both appeared to be matching in all-black ensembles ... and showed some PDA as Alex held her by the waist as they swayed to the beat.

A-Rod and the fitness trainer are believed to have started dating in June 2026 and were first publicly seen together at Michael Rubin’s White Party on July 1.

Their romance sprang up after Alex split from his last girlfriend, fitness expert Jaclyn Cordeiro, in May after 3 years of dating.

And, as you know, he was famously engaged to Jennifer Lopez ... though they ended things in 2021. The ex-MLB star was married to Cynthia Scurtis, between 2002 and 2008.

Chappell Roan lived out her pink pony dreams at a Los Angeles nightclub Friday ... when she found herself dancing in her heels near the stage and doling out dough to the performers!

The "HOT TO GO!" singer was at The Precinct -- a hot spot which claims to be DTLA's largest gay bar -- looking heavenly in her white flowy dress and matching heels.

Check out the clip ... like any fan, the hot beats and good vibes got Chappell jumping up and down through each act -- showing her appreciation through her cheers and her proverbial checkbook.

Karoline Leavitt may be leaving the White House, but she’s not leaving Team Trump behind.

The outgoing press secretary revealed she will still be supporting President Trump after she exits her role by working for MAGA Inc. -- the super PAC she previously worked for before becoming one of his right-hand people, NBC News reports.

As we reported, Trump announced Leavitt's departure as press secretary earlier this month ... and she later noted she wanted to be home more to spend time with her two young children. She returned from maternity leave after welcoming her second child with real-estate developer Nicholas Riccio in May.