Fernando Vargas Down To Fight Mayweather, Oscar ... 'We Can Make It Happen!'
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If Floyd Mayweather or Oscar De La Hoya are looking for exhibitions down the road ... former boxing star Fernando Vargas tells TMZ Sports he's down to get back in the ring with both!
Of course, it's been 15 years since the 44-year-old fighter has been in the ring ... but with ex-champs like Mayweather, Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. making comebacks for big money -- we had to ask if Vargas has got any interest.
And, he said yes ... emphatically.
"I'm ready," Vargas said. "My phone is open."
The 26-5 boxer said Floyd would be his ideal opponent ... but rekindling an old rivalry with De La Hoya would also intrigue him.
"Floyd knows my number," Vargas said. "Even if it's not Mayweather, it can be Oscar. Exhibition with me and Oscar. Let's go. I'm ready. Let's go, Oscar. We can make it happen!"
But, before Vargas can even set that up, he'll watch his three sons, Fernando Jr., Amado and Emiliano square up in their own bouts on the undercard of Triller's Fight Club on Saturday.
Emiliano -- the youngest of the three -- will be making his boxing debut ... while his brother, Vargas Jr., is 5-0 (5 KOs). Amado, meanwhile, is 3-0 (2 KOs).
"I know they came from me so they got their DNA from their father," Vargas said. "So, it's a blessing to be able to be here and to see them do what they love."
Vargas -- who trains his kids -- expects a win from each of them ... saying, "All of 'em by knockout. I know they got it, so we're definitely excited."
But, can they beat their dad? We asked ... and Vargas tells us, basically, hell no when it comes to one-on-one, but what about all three against him? His answer might shock you.
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Curling Legend Matt Hamilton Chops Famous Locks For Charity!!!
Matt Hamilton's famous locks are no more -- the U.S. curling legend just chopped them off ... but, don't worry, he got the cut for a VERY good cause!!
TMZ Sports has learned ... Hamilton -- who won a gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics -- hit up a Great Clips salon in Madison, Wisc. on Friday in order to cut his luscious hair and donate it to kids who have experienced hair loss due to medical issues.
It's a sizeable donation from Hamilton ... considering Matt's had the long hair for FOUR years. And, we're told as of chopping time, it had reached over a foot in length!!
Hamilton also got the cut to help raise awareness and money for brain cancer research.
As for how the good deed turned out aesthetically ... check out the before and after -- Hamilton sure looks good to us!
Props to the 33-year-old for the awesome gesture ... and if anyone wants to follow in his generous footsteps, check out Hamilton's campaign.
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Guess Who This T-Baller Turned Into!
Before this handsome, brown-eyed boy became a clothing designer and a household name, he was simply stealin' bases left and right, dominating his high school's track team, and growing up in Los Angeles, California.
Once this little leaguer's family started to make waves through Hollywood, this bashful little man put his funny dance moves to the test and became a runner-up on "Dancing With The Stars" ... something his older sister can't say.
Still unsure who this funny guy could be? He is known for being a goofball with his partner in crime, Scott Disick.
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Paris Hilton on Child Abuse Bill We Need Dems & GOP for Real Change ... Day 2 of D.C. Lobbying Trip
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Paris Hilton is on Day 2 at our nation's capital as she continues to lobby for institutional child abuse reforms -- an undertaking for which she says both sides of the aisle are needed.
We got the hotel heiress Wednesday on Capitol Hill, where PH was hand-in-hand with her hubby, Carter Reum ... and where she told us exactly why she thinks this issue was worth taking a trip over -- as she puts it, countless youth are dying "in the name of treatment."
Paris touched down in D.C. Tuesday and paid a visit to the White House, meeting with officials to discuss a bill working its way through Congress -- Federal Accountability for Congregate Care Act -- that she's fully behind ... and which will afford kids federal protection.
As you may know, Paris has been championing this cause for a while -- this after publicly claiming she herself was abused at Utah boarding school Provo Canyon in her teens.
Now, she's doing her advocacy work on a national level ... and while she's clearly got high hopes, the rancor of our red and blue politics is NOT lost on her at all.
Met w Paris Hilton to discuss how we can stop abuse of children in residential care facilities pic.twitter.com/OBlhTQWwQa
— ChuckGrassley (@ChuckGrassley) May 10, 2022 @ChuckGrassley
We asked if she thought Republicans would back this Dem-drafted bill -- and she's optimistic, highlighting the importance of bipartisanship. No word on how she might try and nudge the GOP in the right direction -- but hey, it's Paris ... and she's already done some work in speaking with Republican Senator Chuck Grassley.
BTW, Paris was part of an intriguing protest -- which featured a makeshift mock chamber of sorts, where Paris was getting emotional as she apparently reenacted her Provo days.
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Jack Harlow Clears Security for Pic w/ Young Fan ... At Kentucky Derby
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Jack Harlow always has time for his fans ... even the youngest ones on the outskirts.
The rapper cleared a path this weekend for a 10-year-old who was seeking a photo with him at the Kentucky Derby, but was blocked off by a gaggle of security guards flanking him on all sides.
The kid's mother, Katy Mackin, tells TMZ ... her daughter, Veronica, saw Jack down on the race track where he was scheduled to do the "riders up" call -- signaling the jockeys to take their starting positions on the horses. This family had a horse running, BTW ... Smile Happy.
"Riders up!" - @jackharlow
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) May 7, 2022 @NBCSports
The @KentuckyDerby is next on @NBC and @peacockTV.
💻 : https://t.co/40ws854ddW pic.twitter.com/Vd8jTouKHy
Anyway, we're told Veronica saw Jack -- whom she loves -- and was eager for a pic ... something that was gonna be hard to achieve with all the muscle around him.
Lucky for her, Jack's got eagle eyes ... Mackin tells us he spotted her and figured she was itching for a quick meet and greet -- which he obliged by opening up the sea of men, so to speak. Before long, she was hugging the guy and got her snap!
We're told Jack told her to stay in school and to follow her dreams -- especially since she's a local. He's from the area as well, and said his success story could be repeated by Veronica.
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Terence Crawford Daughter Wins Race After Losing Shoe ... Insane Comeback!!!
Boxing star Terence Crawford's daughter just pulled off the unimaginable -- the 7-year-old won a track race despite losing her shoe out the starting blocks ... and the video of the comeback is wildly impressive!!
A clip of the stunning upset was shared on social media on Sunday ... showing Talaya, a budding track star, getting off to a shaky start during the sprint competition at the Wings of Omaha Invitational at Northwest High School in Nebraska.
Talaya's shoe comes off right at the start of the race ... but instead of giving up like most would, she slips it right back on and gets to work.
Talaya's blunder cost her a significant amount of time (and distance), but she shows no signs of panic as she catches up to the rest of the pack.
In the video, you can hear the spectators recording the wild moment cheering Talaya's name as she picks up steam ... and, as a result, gaining ground fast on her competition.
Not only did Talaya hawk down her opponents, but she passed every single runner ... and won by a HUGE margin.
Of course, Talaya's dad is a world-class boxer, so we know athleticism runs in the genes. But, the biggest takeaway from this stunning, dominant performance was her tenacious spirit.
Bud commented about the accomplishment over the weekend, saying, "I just can’t stop thinking about my daughter's track meet yesterday."
"She just doesn’t have a clue how much she just motivated me. This is the definition of not giving [up], heart and grit. She let it all hang out even when she was hit with adversity."
Way to go!!
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Former XXX Actress Lisa Ann Gotta Regulate Twitter Porn ... Let's Talk, Elon!!!
Lisa Ann says the new era of Twitter should take decisive action to rein in the wild west of porn within its chambers -- an ironic take that is certainly not lost on her.
The legendary adult film actress -- who was in the biz for years, but is retired now -- explained her thoughts to a photog in NYC ... this after she came out last week on her podcast to declare her stance on X-rated content that goes unregulated on the bird app.
Essentially ... this all boils down to minors, and the very easy access Twitter gives 'em to see just about anything without much screening or filtering -- something LA wants changed.
Check it out -- she says kids are susceptible to what they're seeing online now more than ever, going on to explain the type of porn that's popular these days is more aggressive and twisted than ever ... and a lot of that stuff is flying around on Twitter for all to see.
This is something Billie Eilish recently alluded to, and Lisa is on the same wavelength as far as limiting access to those who are under 18 ... and while she hasn't reached out to Elon Musk (Twitter's new daddy) just yet, she seems very open to having a sit-down with him.
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As for the criticism that she's hypocritical for pushing this -- considering her background -- Lisa Ann has already made it clear ... her past life doesn't define her current ideology.
BTW, happy birthday to Lisa here -- she just hit the big 5-0, and it looks good on her.
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Chrishell Stause Jokes About Adopting 'Adult Lesbian Daughter' From FB Marketplace
Chrishell Stause is ready to start a family -- and the first place she and her new partner are looking is on Facebook ... that is, if you take this fake article at face value.
Here's the deal ... the "Selling Sunset" star got roped into some dumb joke posted by comedian Grace Kuhlenschmidt on social media ... where she poses as the subject of a phony news article describing how Chrishell and her partner, G Flip, have adopted her, an "adult lesbian daughter."
It was totally silly, but the love birds leaned in ... each of them responding to Grace's IG post. GF wrote, "We are so so thrilled. Thank you so much x" and CS echoed that.
After some backlash, though, it seems Chrishell had to clear the air -- namely, pointing out that they were all joking around ... and that they had NOT, in fact, adopted an "adult lesbian" woman off of Facebook.
Chrishell writes, "The amount of people in the comments & replies to this that don't understand that it is a JOKE is actually startling. Soo tempting to post some of the replies. I am happy and can take a joke! This comedian made me laugh with her post."
She adds, "But no guys, we did not adopt an adult for $36 on Facebook Marketplace. Lol."
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Of course, Chrishell's snarky response shouldn't confuse folks ... she apparently does want to adopt kids -- something she and her ex, Jason Oppenheim, were at odds over before splitting -- and referenced as much over Mother's Day weekend.
As for Chrishell and G Flip -- they're still going strong, it seems.
Like we told you ... they recently went public with their relationship, and look quite happy. Anyway, back to the fake adoption news -- literally much ado about nothing. Carry on.
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Guess Who This Comedic Teen Turned Into!
Before this smizing teen took the stage as a stand-up comedian and actor, he was just your average boy always up to somethin', growing up in New Jersey.
This funny kid is best known for his roasting abilities and his comedic twist on all things celebrity and political. And if you watch comedy central, well then you most likely have seen his iconic Justin Bieber roast on the "Comedy Central Roast."
Need one more clue on who this jokester could be? He is likely to be seen wearing some kind of hat which is deemed as his signature look.
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Hollywood's Hottest Mother/Daughter Duos ... Woah Mama!
It's a mom-filled weekend, and these celeb daughters have truly taken after their famous mamas!
Like mother like daughter -- Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian, Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson, and Jada and Willow Smith are just a few famous dynamic duos that continue to showcase their genetic stardom ... but more importantly their love and admiration for each other.
For look-alikes Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber, Reese Witherspoon and Ava Phillippe, and Gwyneth Paltrow and Apple Martin .... well let's just say, the A-list apple really doesn't fall far from the tree.
Take a motherly stroll through our gallery to see all the famous mother-daughter greatness!
She got it from her mama!
Earl Thomas Arrest Warrant Issued For Ex-NFL Star
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An arrest warrant has been issued for ex-NFL star Earl Thomas ... TMZ Sports has confirmed.
Court records show a judge in Austin, Texas signed the warrant on April 27. The document, per the records, alleges the former Seattle Seahawks safety violated a protective order two or more times in the last 12 months.
Trey Dolezal, Thomas' attorney, told the Austin American-Statesman on Friday that it all relates to Thomas "reaching out to his wife to see their children."
"They were consciously and collectively working together to see his kids," Dolezal said. "I don't really understand how he could be in violation by working together to visit with his children."
The protective order had been issued back in 2021. The Austin American-Statesman reports court documents show a woman told cops that Earl violated the protective order by sending her threatening text messages.
Jail records show Earl has not yet been booked.
Earl -- who hasn't played in the NFL since the 2019 season -- had just said last month he was hoping to get another chance in the league.
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Cain Velasquez Pens Sweet Message To Daughter From Jail ... 'Happy 13th Birthday Coco!'
Cain Velasquez might be behind bars, but he's still finding a way to let his daughter know he's thinking about her on her birthday ... penning a sweet message to the 13-year-old from jail.
The UFC legend posted the note to his Twitter page on Friday ... while attaching several photos of the father and daughter enjoying past times together.
"Happy 13th birthday Coco!" Velasquez said. "I miss you so much! Te amo mucho."
As part of his note, Velasquez also said he was hoping to be released from jail at a hearing on Friday.
"I hope God grants us the ultimate gift for your birthday," Velasquez said, "for me to be home with you."
Sadly for Velasquez, a judge didn't grant him bail at the hearing ... instead, the matter was continued and pushed back to May 16 -- which means he'll be locked up for at least another 10 days.
Cain Velasquez was back in court today — he has a new bail hearing set for May 16 and his plea hearing was given another continuance until June 10. pic.twitter.com/FP649Ueenh
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) May 6, 2022 @DamonMartin
The 39-year-old has been behind bars since February ... when he was arrested for allegedly shooting at a man who had been accused of molesting one of his family members.
Velasquez is facing 10 criminal charges ... including 1st-degree attempted murder and multiple counts of assault with a deadly weapon.
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Royal Family Prince William Breaks the Ice with Harry ... Wishes Archie Happy Birthday!!!
A simple birthday wish has royal implications, because Prince William has reached out across the pond to wish the son of his estranged brother a happy birthday.
Meghan and Harry's son, Archie, turns 3 Friday, and William and Kate marked the occasion with a photo of the royal fam -- which includes Archie -- with the caption, "Wishing Archie a very happy 3rd Birthday today."
It's hugely significant ... as we reported, Harry flew back to England last month and met with the Queen and Charles, but not William. The 2 have been estranged for several years now, and the Oprah interview seemed to cement their estrangement.
Archie's 7th in line to the thrown. He hasn't been in the U.K. since Fall, 2019, when Meghan and Harry took him to Canada and shortly thereafter settled in Montecito, near Santa Barbara.
Harry said recently he considers Montecito his home, not England.
It's unclear if Harry will bring Meghan, Archie and Lilibet to the Queen's Jubilee next month.
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Guess Who This Beanie Kid Turned Into!
Before this world-renowned model started taking over the catwalks, she was just a fashionable kid, repping her sweater and beanie attire, growing up in sunny Los Angeles, California.
This grinning girl is definitely following in her mother's footsteps ... as well as her father's. The youngster started modeling when she was just 10 years old, but her big break came in 2017 after she strutted what her momma gave her during Fashion Week.
Need another clue on who this cute kid could be ... maybe you could ask her fellow model friends Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid.
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Aaron Judge Meets With Viral Young Yankees Fan ... Brings Him To Tears Again!!!
3:41 PM PT -- This story just keeps getting better!
Judge just met with the kid and the Blue Jays fan ... sharing a special moment with the two before the Yankees' game against Toronto -- and it all actually brought the 9-year-old to tears again!
Baseball is the best 💙 pic.twitter.com/t1f3ZATGmz
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) May 4, 2022 @Yankees
The Yankees just shared footage of the meet-up ... and you can see in the clip, the little boy was overwhelmed to meet his hero.
Judge told reporters afterward that the whole thing was really "special" for him ... and added it gives him "goosebumps" knowing young fans look up to him.
Judge after meeting the young fan pic.twitter.com/10BSLYhys0
— Erik Boland (@eboland11) May 4, 2022 @eboland11
Here's a video that'll hit ya right in the feels ... a Blue Jays fan gifted an Aaron Judge home run ball to a little Yankees supporter -- and the gesture was so appreciated, the kid actually cried tears of joy!!
The moment happened in the sixth inning of New York's game against Toronto at Rogers Centre ... when Judge blasted a moon shot into the upper deck in left field.
Enjoy the kindness. 🥺
— MLB (@MLB) May 4, 2022 @MLB
Aaron Judge and this very generous Blue Jays fan made this kid's night! pic.twitter.com/qgFe9j8BTX
A Toronto fan initially caught the souvenir ... but he turned and handed it to a little Yankees fan sitting near him -- and what happened next was truly amazing.
The kid -- who was wearing an Aaron Judge shirt -- burst into tears and gave the guy a huge hug!!!
In the clip of their interaction, which was thankfully caught by broadcast cameras, you can see after the two embraced, the boy was completely overwhelmed with joy.
And, as icing on the cake for the little Judge fan ... the Yanks ended up trouncing the Jays, 9-1.
Talk about a great Tuesday at the ballpark.
Originally Published -- 6:27 AM PT
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Guess Who This Outdoorsy Girl Turned Into!
Before this cute little kid with her hands on her knees became an 'SNL' comedian and actress, she was just a funny little girl starting her career in theater in the 5th grade, growing up in the town of Shaker Heights, Ohio.
If you're still having a hard time deciding who this super child is you should hop into some of her new entertainment projects, including her memoir book ... and just remember, there are two ways of getting into a swimming pool.
This comedic star will always put a smile on your face!