Family

Kanye West has more Kardashian reinforcements coming his way ... Khloe, Kourtney and Kris have taken to the skies.

The 3 family members boarded a private jet Tuesday afternoon leaving NYC, after staying behind Monday to honor the late Robert Kardashian at the Angel Ball.

Shaunie O'Neal has a message for any racists that might try to bully her children ... don't try it ... saying her kids are completely ready, willing and able ... TO FIGHT BACK!

We got Shaunie out at LAX and asked her what it's like raising youngsters (she has five kids) in the tense racial and social time the country is going through right now.

Remember ... one of those kids is high school basketball star Shareef O'Neal, who's choosing from a huge number of colleges, some of which are in the South.

It's clear Ms. O'Neal ain't scared at all ... saying she's taught her kids all about defending themselves and none of their hearts pump any Kool-Aid ... at all.

Charlie Sheen says his ex-wife and twin boys are safe and sound, and he sounds grateful things didn't spiral out of control more.

Paps ran into Charlie in Bev Hills and got an update on his 7-year-old sons ... who were with Brooke Mueller as she wandered around Salt Lake City bars and hotels late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. She allegedly slapped them.

Brendan Dassey's coming home to a hero's welcome -- from his parents, anyway -- and a room filled with reminders of how famous he's become while incarcerated for more than 10 years.

Brendan won't be going home to his old bedroom ... instead he has a newly furnished one in the Manitowoc County, WI home his family moved into about a year after his 2006 arrest.

It's loaded with a shrine of sorts -- posters, letters, even a guitar ... all sent from fans after "Making a Murderer" became a sensation. There's also a spot dedicated to WWE superstar John Cena. If you saw the Netflix series, you know one of Dassey's biggest complaints about getting arrested was missing Cena in WrestleMania 22.

Charlie Sheen's ex-wife, Brooke Mueller, made a getaway in an SUV early Wednesday morning with her 7-year-old sons ... after eyewitnesses called police out of concern for the kids.

TMZ spoke to one of the witnesses who says he and a couple friends were driving past a Salt Lake City car wash around 6 AM Wednesday when they saw a woman swinging wildly at her kids. They pulled over to confront her, not realizing it was Brooke, but say she immediately started yelling.

The witness says he recognized Brooke once they got face-to-face, and she seemed "high as a kite." He adds ... Bob and Max were in PJs with no shoes, and one of them begged, "Don't call the cops, they are going to take my mommy away!" Still, the men called police.

He says Brooke walked to a run-down hotel behind the car wash and went inside momentarily before the black Escalade arrived. We're told Brooke, the boys and someone who appeared to be an assistant or nanny immediately fled before cops arrived.

The witness reported the vehicle's license plate to cops.

Law enforcement sources tell us Utah's state police have spoken to Brooke by phone, and no longer think the children are in danger. They're also saying she didn't commit a crime.

TMZ broke the story ... police were first called when she went into a bar Tuesday night with the boys, then wandered around town looking for a hotel room.

Police are searching for 2 of Charlie Sheen's kids after his ex-wife, Brooke Mueller, wandered into a Salt Lake City bar with them Tuesday night looking disheveled.

Sources close to the situation tell us Brooke's bizarre behavior started last night when she popped up barefoot in the bar ... with her 7-year-old twins, Bob and Max, and tried to bum a cigarette.

Witnesses say there was a nanny with them and Brooke got into an altercation with her. We're told someone called police because of the fight and the fact Brooke had 2 kids in a bar. We're told Brooke bolted before they arrived -- and then started popping up at several hotels in the area, trying to get a room.

It appears Brooke told someone in the bar she was Sheen's ex and even gave them his phone number -- because we're told cops placed a call to Charlie to tell him about the situation.

As of Wednesday morning ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ they're still investigating. Salt Lake City PD got a call about Brooke and the kids around 6:30 AM, but they have not located them.

We spoke to Charlie and he says, "I'm just trying to get my kids home safe. I have no other details that relate to the ongoing event."

Brooke moved to Utah earlier this year for rehab, and continued living there to get outpatient treatment.

George Hamilton's son, Ashley, just welcomed his first baby, and officially ushered his famous dad into grandfatherhood.

TMZ has learned Ashley and his entertainment lawyer GF, Renee Karalian, had a baby girl via C-section Tuesday afternoon at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. She came in weighing 8 lbs 2 oz. Ashley's mom, Alana Stewart, was at the hospital ... along with 77-year-old George.

It's George's first grandkid, and Alana's second.

Ashley, who's 42, has been married twice before -- to Shannen Doherty and model Angie Everhart -- but never had kids. Check that one off the list.

We're told the baby's arrival will be featured on their upcoming reality series, "The First Family of Hollywood."

Kim Kardashian was right by Blac Chyna's side for her first OB/GYN visit, and it's safe to say it brought the family a little closer.

This video of Kim, Chyna and Rob was shot at a Bev Hills parking structure back on April 26. At the time it seemed weird they'd be grabbing lunch together because Kim and Rob were beefing.

But now we know they'd banded together for a trip to the Kardashians' OB/GYN, Dr. Paul Crane. We broke the story ... Crane delivered little Dream, as well as Kourtney and Kim's kids.

News of Blac Chyna and Rob's pregnancy didn't leak until May 6, so the timing adds up. It means Blac Chyna was about 2 months pregnant at that point, so safe to say the baby brought the family back together.

Steve Irwin's wife and kids are keeping his legacy alive with croc encounters and shirtless dude encounters ... which makes no sense, but still drew a crowd.

November 15 is Steve Irwin Day and his wife, Terri, and kids, Bindi and Robert, were at the Australia Zoo in Queensland for the festivities. Two things stood out. First, 12-year-old Robert was the spitting image of his dad as he fed a croc named Monty.

Second ... the celebration included a dancing dudes revue. Like we said, not sure how shirtless beefcakes honor Steve -- they didn't even wear khakis -- but enjoy!

Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian proudly present their brand new baby girl ... Dream Renee.

Didn't take long for the new Kardashian princess to make her debut -- the pic was posted a mere 5 hours after Dream was delivered by C-section.

It's early going, but we're seeing a little more Rob in her face. What do you think?

Angelina Jolie is chomping at the bit to prove Brad Pitt abused at least one of his kids, and she thinks the divorce judge will believe her allegations and limit Brad's custody.

TMZ broke the story ... the L.A. County Dept. of Children and Family Services has closed its child abuse investigation into an incident on a private jet between Brad and 15-year-old Maddox.

Angelina has filed for primary physical custody of the 6 kids ... Brad has responded, saying he wants joint custody. Sources connected with Angelina say she feels the kids would be at risk if Brad gets joint custody, and if he doesn't drop his claim she'll present evidence to the divorce judge that Brad has committed abuse.

A rep for Angelina tells TMZ, "Angelina said from the beginning that she felt she had to take action for the health of the family and is relieved that after their 8-week involvement, the DCFS is now satisfied the safeguards are put in place that will allow the children to heal."

The rep adds there's a legal agreement in place, signed by both sides, in which Angelina currently has primary physical custody and Brad has monitored visitation. As we reported, however, that agreement was in place only during the DCFS investigation. Now that the investigation is closed, Brad and Angelina will have to duke it out before the divorce judge.

Brad Pitt has been cleared of abuse allegations by the L.A. County Dept. of Children and Family Services, TMZ has learned, and that gives him a huge advantage in his custody war with Angelina Jolie.

Law enforcement sources tell us ... DCFS concluded Wednesday it would close the investigation involving an incident in Sept. between Brad and Maddox on a private jet. The Dept. reached the decision ... Brad did NOT commit child abuse during an argument that ended with physical contact.

The case was exhaustively investigated. Social workers interviewed Brad, Angelina, the kids and witnesses on the plane. Everyone cooperated in the investigation. No further action will be taken.

The conclusion is a repudiation of sorts of allegations made by Angelina, who claimed Brad intentionally and without justification struck the boy. We're told she also had claimed there was a pattern of misconduct on Brad's part, something DCFS did not buy.

Now that Brad is cleared, he has a big advantage in the custody case. Angelina is asking for sole physical custody and Brad wants joint custody. California judges favor Brad's position.

Tina Knowles has some big regrets today ... after posting a pic of Solange in an elevator with Jay Z, reminiscent of perhaps the singer's greatest hits.

Beyonce's mom immediately yanked the pic down, after realizing it brings back memories of the infamous 2014 beatdown in an NYC elevator.

TMZ broke the story ... Solange went HAM on Jay ... because she suspected he cheated on Bey.

Dakota Fanning will not be a (grown) child of divorce after all ... her pops just yanked his divorce docs.

Dakota's father, Steven Fanning, is dismissing his divorce petition from Heather, his wife of almost 27 years.

Sources connected with the family tell us Steven and Heather will try to work their differences out. They do not want to give up on the marriage.

We broke the story ... Steven filed for the split late last week, citing irreconcilable differences. He did not ask for spousal support from Heather, and custody of the kids wasn't going to be an issue since both Dakota and her sister, Elle, are adults.

Dakota Fanning's mom and dad are done after almost 27 years ... TMZ has learned.

Dakota's dad, Steven Fanning, just filed for divorce from his wife, Heather, citing irreconcilable differences. Their kids are both of age, so child support isn't an issue -- Dakota's 22, Elle is 18.

As for spousal support, it's as a bit of a mystery ... Steve didn't check any boxes asking for support from Heather.

Jay Z tried to snap up all the unreleased Prince music that was unearthed at Paisley Park after the singer's death ... TMZ has learned.

We've learned Jay met with Prince's sister, Tyka, and her husband, Maurice Phillips, several weeks ago. The mogul flew Tyka and Maurice to NYC to meet with him.

Sources close to Prince's family tell us ... Jay made an offer of around $40 million. We were unable to confirm the figure from Jay's camp.

But there was a rub. Tyka may be Prince's only full sibling, but she has to get sign-off from all the brothers and sisters, in addition to the trust that is managing the estate.