Athletes

Taylor Swift has touched down on stage at Tight End University ... performing at the NFL event cofounded by none other than her soon-to-be hubby, Travis Kelce!

Nashville was graced Tuesday night with yet another Taylor spectacle, where she performed her hit track "Love Story" to close out the show for the Tight Ends & Friends Concert -- a part of Tight End University.

There were other performances from Lainey Wilson, Dan + Shay, and Chase Rice.

Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn's legal team is pushing back hard against allegations he vandalized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ... insisting his arrest was completely unwarranted and is being used as a distraction from the botched renovation.

Hearn's attorneys tell TMZ the allegations don't hold water, saying ..."Treating ordinary conduct as criminal diverts attention from the real questions of how this project was managed, including its corrupt no-bid contracting process."

The former athlete's lawyers took a swipe at President Trump too ... "Using the criminal justice system to target innocent people as a form of distraction is textbook authoritarian behavior."

Former NBA star Lamar Odom joined the "Vanderpump Rules" cast ... at least for one wild night with "TMZ After Dark" ... and he was joined by the newest face of the reality TV series, Natalie Maguire!

Natalie proved she's more than just Bravo's latest breakout reality star ... because our tour bus received the honors of an intimate debut performance of Nat's new single, "Kiss Me While I Cry," turning the party into a private concert ... until the night took an unexpected turn.

We made our typical stop over at Saddle Ranch, which is where we ran into none other than NBA legend-turned-streamer Lamar ... who was broadcasting his crew's antics live!

So, naturally, Natalie crashed the stream and challenged the 6'10" former basketball star to a full-blown mechanical bull showdown.

Lindsey Vonn is trading the ski slopes for a yacht in Saint-Tropez only few months after a devastating leg injury at the Olympics ... and we challenge you to find the battle scars on her mesmerizing bikini body.

The legendary Olympian swapped her skis for a sexy swimsuit ... and Lindsey's legs are certainly thanking her for it. As are we!

The 41-year-old was spotted on a red yacht taking a plunge off the bow, clad in a white bikini that would make anyone stop and stare.

Ryan Lochte and his ex, Kayla, don't have to worry about a possible foreclosure on their Florida home ... working out a deal to get a homeowners association that was breathing down their necks to back off.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Ryan and Kayla hammered out a settlement with the Fletcher Park Owners' Association.

Fletcher Park sued Ryan and Kayla in November 2025, claiming they failed to pay fees and assessments owed to the HOA for maintenance and other issues on their 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2,800-square-foot home in Gainesville, Florida. The home appears to be worth around $660K, which is an increase from the $547K the exes paid to purchase the home in 2021.

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's once tight friendship doesn't appear to be headed for a quick comeback ... at least if a new report is any indication.

According to Page Six, Lively hasn't been invited to Swift's upcoming wedding celebrations with Travis Kelce, despite recent speculation the longtime friends were beginning to repair their relationship.

The outlet says the relationship remains strained months after Swift found herself pulled into the legal drama involving the actress and her "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni.

Funeral services have been set for Makenzi Kern, whose tragic death at Tyrese Haliburton's fiancée, Jade Jones' bachelorette, shocked loved ones.

According to her obituary, visitation services will be held Friday, June 26, from 3 PM to 7 PM at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. A memorial service celebrating her life is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, at 2 PM at the same location.

The family is asking that memorial donations be made to causes and organizations that were especially meaningful to Makenzi.

Looks like LeBron James and a handful of his iconic 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers championship teammates are livin' it up in Saint-Tropez ... taking their European vacation to new heights.

The squad popped up in the French commune this weekend ... and there was no shortage of clubs, booze, and vibes. The traveling party includes LeBron, Kevin Love, J.R. Smith, Channing Frye, Richard Jefferson, Tristan Thompson, Iman Shumpert, and Matthew Dellavedova.

Check out the stories posted on Instagram ... LeBron is goin' LeZooka with a giant bottle of Champagne ... and that's before the whole squad suited up for the club.

Paul Pierce's Father's Day came with some serious drama ... 'cause Princess Santiago says the basketball Hall of Famer forgot all about their baby boy ... something she claims is becoming a theme.

Princess unloaded on Paul in a series of Instagram posts Sunday ... blasting the former Celtics star for celebrating Father's Day online while allegedly failing to spend time with their infant son, King.

Her posts centered around a Father's Day tribute Paul shared featuring four of his other children ... with Santiago claiming King -- who is approaching 5 months old -- was notably absent from Paul's plans despite being the first Father's Day since King's birth.

Travis Kelce gave off more bachelor party vibes in San Diego on Sunday night ... the soon-to-be Mr. Swift and his posse went to see Dave Chappelle perform -- and TMZ captured them leaving on their very own party bus!

TMZ obtained exclusive video of Travis and his brother, Jason Kelce, along with about 8 other athletic-looking dudes exiting Viejas Arena on the campus of San Diego State University after Chappelle put on his hour-and-a-half show before a packed crowd.

Check out the footage ... Jason leads the way as he walks to the party bus in the parking lot, followed by Travis and his close buds, all of whom start milling about for a while. Suddenly, a woman's voice can be heard screaming, "Love you, Travis!" 

Serena Williams is fully back in the tennis fold ... not only is she playing doubles at Wimbledon with her sister Venus -- she's looking to add to her singles trophy case too.

Tournament officials announced Sunday Serena will play solo at the event after receiving a wild card entry.

Serena's immersed herself back into tennis over the last month ... playing doubles matches at the HSBC Championships tournament in England and then the Berlin Open.

The widow of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch posted an emotional video montage Sunday celebrating the racing icon, whom she shares 2 kids with, while opening up about the painful reality of navigating the holiday without him.

In the lengthy tribute, Samantha Busch reflected on the impactful role Kyle played in their children's lives, remembering him as the dad who was always ready to be silly, race around the neighborhood, squeeze in one more bedtime story, or stay up for "one more question, one more moment."

Alongside a collection of family memories featuring Kyle with children Brexton and Lennix, Samantha admitted she spent much of the night thinking about what the day should have looked like if Kyle were still here.

Taylor Swift's Rhode Island estate became the center of fresh fan speculation this weekend after fireworks were seen lighting up the sky near the superstar's coastal property as her wedding to Travis Kelce quickly approaches.

Witnesses in the area tell TMZ a display of fireworks near Taylor's well-known Watch Hill mansion were spotted firing off from Ocean House late Saturday night ... sparking speculation about what might be happening behind the gates of one of her favorite properties.

The sighting comes as speculation grows that Taylor could be hosting a private celebration with close friends, after we obtained several photos and video of lots of action at her east coast estate starting Thursday.

Victoria Beckham and David Beckham both marked Father’s Day on Sunday with heartfelt social media posts -- including another public supposed olive branch moment toward their estranged son, Brooklyn Beckham.

Victoria took to Instagram with a tribute dedicated to David, writing ... “David you truly are the best daddy. Your greatest achievement has always been our beautiful children and we love you so much. Happy Father’s Day”

She accompanied the message with a carousel of family photos, including a throwback image of David with all four of their children -- Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper -- during a vacation together.

David also posted his own Father’s Day message, sharing a mix of nostalgic family photos, including a black-and-white throwback of his children when they were younger, as well as a solo shot of him with Brooklyn as a child. Adding, "Being a dad is my most important job… I love you all."

He added a shout out to Victoria, thanking her for "giving me our beautiful family Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads around the world."

The posts come amid ongoing speculation about a rift within the Beckham family, with Brooklyn notably avoiding a Mother's Day post this year -- as of not, he has yet to give his pop a shoutout online.

However ... Brooklyn’s wife -- Nicola Peltz -- did share her own tribute on Sunday ... honoring her father Nelson Peltz, in a lengthy Instagram post filled with praise and gratitude.

While the Beckhams’ messages focused heavily on family unity and reflection, fans were quick to note the continued silence from Brooklyn, which only adds to ongoing chatter about tension within the household.

Looks like romance is in the air beyond just Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, 'cause her soon-to-be father-in-law Ed Kelce, appears to have made things social media official with a special woman in his life, weeks before his son's high-profile wedding.

Ed recently shared a photo featuring Doree Hepner, who appears to be his new lucky lady, pairing the snapshot with a glowing caption, saying "With the dynamic and gorgeous Doree Hepner at 118 North, listening to York Street Hustle: their Summer Soul(stice) show."

The post marks one of Ed's most public displays of affection on social media and has fans taking notice, especially as interest in the Kelce family remains at an all-time high. Ed Kelce was previously married to Donna Kelce for nearly 25 years before their amicable divorce.

Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn is in hot water with the law -- and President Trump -- after getting arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, according to a new report.

Hearn -- a three-time U.S. Olympian who competed in the canoe slalom -- stopped while on a 52-mile bike ride to take a look at the Reflecting Pool after its recent $14 Million renovation that was championed by Trump, The Washington Post reports.

The 67-year-old Hearn told the publication that all he did was reach into the water and touch a piece of partially detached pool liner to see what it felt like.