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Emilie Kiser says losing her 3-year-old son, Trigg, in a drowning incident made her realize just how fickle life can be ... and she vows to be the best mom ever to her other child.

The influencer sat down with Jay Shetty for his podcast, 'On Purpose,' for her first interview since Trigg's 2025 death ... and she said the tragedy showed her "in the scariest, most real way possible just how quickly life can change, and how quickly life can be literally taken away."

As we reported ... Trigg drowned after he plunged into the family's backyard pool. Emilie was not home and her husband, Brady, was watching their other son, Teddy.

This cool chick may be on Netflix, but she was also a Bravo-babe ... Can you guess who she is?!

She appeared on the latest season of "Perfect Match" and is known for her love of singing and astrology. ✨

If you still don't know ... just ask her former "Vanderpump Rules" co-star, Scheana Shay!

Before this cute kid was spinnin' and makin' jams, he was just smising for the camera and growing up in Naperville, Illinois.

This artist went from working in accounting to becoming one of the biggest names in dance music.

He's showcased his skills at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Ultra Music Festival, and more ...

Can you guess which Hollywood hottie put her big bouquet on blast in this eye-popping pic?! We got you set on a few clues -- then it's on you to score!

Born and raised in Los Angeles, she's worked with fashion and lifestyle brands like Oh Polly and Frankies Bikinis. She built her reputation as one of the "Instagram girls" -- part of the late Tumblr/early influencer era.

She goes by "Fatherkels."

Keke Palmer is doing little to cool down those Sean Evans romance rumors ... especially after serving up some seriously sizzling swimwear content.

Check out these snaps ... Keke is enjoying some precious downtime with a martini in hand, looking relaxed, confident, and completely unbothered while posing for a series of stunning bikini shots.

No word if "Hot Ones" host Sean was the one behind the camera here ... but whoever snapped the pics definitely knew how to work all her angles and find the perfect lighting.

The Los Angeles Police Department shot and killed a 2-year-old dog after his owner had the cops called on her for screaming after the Knicks the NBA title ... and we're told police have yet to apologize to the grieving woman.

Marie Marseille is the late dog's owner and her sister, Vanessa, tells TMZ ... the family is mourning the death of Marie's doodle, Jameson, and they're trying to comfort each other amid a "very shocking and devastating" situation.

And to rub salt into the wound, Marie's sister tells us LAPD has NOT offered the family an apology following Saturday night's tragedy.

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You never know what you're gonna get ... a big story that breaks, an argument erupts in the room, or someone's just joking around.

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Celebs really know how to go with the flow ... and these stars turned Mother Nature's showers into their own personal photo studios by posing in front of some seriously stunning waterfalls.

Kendall Jenner, Jodie Woods, Yvonne Orji, and James Kennedy are just a few famous faces who've stopped to make a splash ... stripping down to their swimwear and looking way cooler than the rest of us sweating through summer.

Turns out waterfalls are basically Hollywood's favorite natural filter ... with Keke Palmer, Derek Hough, Anya Taylor-Joy, Scheana Shay, Diplo and plenty more stars getting in on the action too.

Is internet personality Ashley Diaz de Villegas out-cheering mixed martial artist Paige VanZant?!

Both stars rocked yellow crop tops and Y2K skirts, but who's grabbin' your attention and which gorgeous gal is grabbin' your vote?!

We graced your eyes over the weekend with bikini bombshells in blue bikinis ... and it looks like our trend-spotting skills were on point. 💅

Can you guess which Kardashian sister put her curves on full display in this eye-popping shot?!

Today's who'd you rather pins two blonde bombshells up against each other -- Joe Alwyn's ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift and actress Sarah Pidgeon, who has been rumored to be Joe Alwyn's new girlfriend.

Joe and Taylor called it quits in 2023 after six years together ... and he was recently spotted kissing Sarah on a group outing in New York City ... just weeks before Taylor's set to marry Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden.

Sarah and Joe aren't officially official yet, but ... we've got one key question: Who'd You Rather?!

We want you to be a part of TMZ, so every weekday, between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM PT, we take you inside our newsroom via live stream.

You never know what you're gonna get ... a big story that breaks, an argument erupts in the room, or someone's just joking around.

Your comments are a big part of the stream, and the staff spends a lot of time speaking directly to you. Every day is different!

"Love is an open door" ... can you guess this cute girlie before she soared?! Here are your clues ...

You know her from "Veronica Mars" and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." When she's not in front of the cameras, she's a doting mother to her two kiddos.

The only thing showing its age in Lucy Hale's world is her birth certificate ... because these sexy snaps are timeless.

The actress is celebrating her 37th birthday, and we're marking the occasion the best way we know how -- by taking a stroll through some of her hottest photos. From beachside bikini poses to glamorous red-carpet-ready looks, Lucy's been serving camera-ready moments for years.

Whether she's catching rays in a black two-piece, flashing a smile in a fiery red bikini or striking a pose in a flirty white dress, the "Pretty Little Liars" alum knows exactly how to keep fans looking twice.

Let freedom ring ... UFC’s top fighters are getting ready to step into the octagon today for Freedom 250 ... so we’ve rounded up some of the most iconic celebrities, events, and award presentations held at The White House.

This is the first UFC fight being staged at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue ... but there have been plenty of other noteworthy events over the years ... with tons of star power and plenty of pomp and circumstance at The People's House.

Gavin Magnus is putting a label on it ... confirming OnlyFans star Piper Rockelle is officially his girlfriend!

We caught up with the singer Friday outside Erewhon in Beverly Hills, where he finally put the rumors to rest. Watch the clip ... Gavin confirms where things stand with Piper and also addresses one of the biggest questions surrounding their relationship, without sounding the least bit bothered.

Piper, of course, has become one of the internet's biggest stars ... building a massive following through OF and the viral "Bop House" crew alongside Sophie Rain ... while Gavin has continued grinding away in the music world.