Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson 'Survivor' Superfan Commencement Address That Show is Something to Live By!!!
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson works in a building that is kind of an island to itself, but unlike her favorite show, no one gets voted off.
The newest Justice shared her jam during a commencement address to graduating law students at American University in D.C.
She confessed she's a "Survivor superfan," using the long-running show to deliver her message. Justice Jackson talked about the goal of setting priorities and using resources, however scant, to chart your path.
Jackson told the crowd, "I watch it with my husband and my daughters even now, which I will admit it's not easy to do with the demands of my day job. But you have to set priorities, people, and that's exactly the first lesson that I have for you today."
The Justice has watched since Season 2, and had another good takeaway ... "Season after season, the players who tend to do really well are those who appear to come in with the understanding that this game is about existing both in community and conflict."
Sounds like the Supreme Court to us!
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Guess Who These 'Vanderpump Rules' Kids Turned Into!
With all the "Scheananigans" surrounding the "Vanderpump Rules" stars these days, it's time to take a breather from the "Scandoval" of it all and make things a little lighter and brighter ... Now is YOUR shining moment to take the floor and guess these kids before they were survin' up crispy chickens!
Catch this blue-eyed gent behind the booth ... you won't be seeing him today, but he may be seeing YOU next Tuesday!
This gal loves her tequila, and there's "just something about her" that makes you want to join in on her rage texting.
Who knows, maybe these throwback kiddy pics were some of "the best days of their lives" ... Put your VPR skills to the test and see if you can Pump out these future 'VPR' kids!!
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Rihanna Check Out My Topless Maternity Photo Shoot!!!
For Rihanna, embracing motherhood means taking off her top for a maternity photo shoot.
RiRi just posted a series of topless photos on her Instagram from her first pregnancy ... a photo shoot she's calling "Rub on ya titties."
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Rihanna shared seven images from the maternity shoot, and she's wearing nothing but a thong bikini bottom, some bling, and a pair of heels.
In the photos, Rihanna is topless and the only thing covering her boobs are her two hands.
RiRi says ... "in honor of my first pregnancy, embracing motherhood like a g, and the magic that this body made! Baby RZA… he in there not having a clue how nuts his mama is, or how obsessed he bout to make me."
As you know ... Rihanna gave birth to a son in May 2022, her first child with A$AP Rocky. The couple named their kid RZA, a nod to the leader of the Wu-Tang Clan.
Rihanna and A$AP are expecting another child ... she famously announced her pregnancy by showing off her baby bump at her Super Bowl halftime show performance.
It sounds like a second topless maternity shoot could be in the works too ... because Rihanna added a #toobecontinued hashtag to her post.
Not that you need the encouragement, but stay tuned …
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Guess Who This Sweet Kiddo Turned Into!
Born in Gary, Indiana ... this adorable, little girl turned into quite the music icon, but before making it big in the music industry, she had big dreams of becoming an entertainment lawyer ... or possibly even a horse racing jockey!
With her musical hits like "Rhythm Nation," this singing machine was one to reckon with during the 1980s and 1990s. And, singing isn't her only forte ... she's got moves for days and knows how to work the stage. And, don't sleep on her fashion game!
Need one more clue? Just talk to her long-time friend Paula Abdul!
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NFL's Ty Montgomery Sending Foster Kids To Holy Land ... 'Transformative Experience'
New England Patriots player Ty Montgomery is providing a life-changing opportunity to a group of former foster kids this summer ... sending them to Israel for what is being described as a "transformative experience."
TMZ Sports is told -- the wide receiver will send 11 foster care alumni to the Holy Land for a 10-day Jerusalem Encounter tour ... with the intent to give them some guidance right as they adjust to living on their own.
The trip will include a tour of Israel, reading the Bible, and getting a better understanding of the history behind their faith ... something Montgomery did back in 2022.
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Of course, the cause means a lot to Montgomery ... whose mother, Lisa, raised foster kids throughout his childhood.
Montgomery spoke about his decision to help out ... saying, "I want to send these people to Israel because God has asked me to, and I believe this experience will transform their lives."
"Those who have been in the foster care system will always hold a special place in my heart. I know the love they need. I saw it firsthand as my mom raised 17 foster youth alongside me."
"What better way to impact the lives of those exiting foster care than providing this experience of a lifetime."
Montgomery is hoping to make the trip an annual thing through his charity My 10 Percent ... and has already gotten financial support from NASCAR stars Chase Elliott and Bubba Wallace to help the cause.
Awesome!!
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Kim Zolciak I Want Kroy Drug Tested ... His Pot Smoking is Dangerous for Our Kids!!!
Kim Zolciak says she's witnessed her estranged husband, Kroy Biermann, smoke pot -- and she's afraid for her kids' safety -- asking a judge to step in and force him to get a drug test.
According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Zolciak says she's got serious concerns for the safety and well-being of her 4 minor kids while in Kroy's care ... and she points to his marijuana smoking as the source of her fear.
Zolciak is asking the judge to force Kroy to submit to a five-panel hair follicle drug screen ... and that he not cut or remove any of his hair until the screen is complete.
TMZ broke the story ... both Kim and Kroy filed separate petitions for divorce last week. Both are asking for sole physical custody of their kids ... and Kroy's asking for sole legal custody as well.
We were also the first to report the estranged couple's financial problems, owing more than $1 million to the IRS. In his divorce docs, Kroy asks Kim to retain all financial documents -- including expense reports as well as income and tax records.
Kim states she and Kroy are still living under the same roof with their kids, the same home that went into foreclosure earlier this year ... but you gotta imagine tensions are running high between the two.
We covered the drama in the latest episode of The TMZ Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
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Guess Who This Blondie By The Pool Turned Into!
Before this adorable girl with blonde curls turned into a socialite and a fashion designer, she was just sitting poolside with her two siblings, and although she was born in New York City ... she grew up in the fancy 90210 zip code!
Aside from appearing on reality television from time to time, she isn't too keen on her vivacious mother being on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." This fashionista is also known for her various clothing and apparel business ventures.
Need one more clue? Her last name is reminiscent of a famous hotel chain!
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Rep. Lauren Boebert Files For Divorce
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Rep. Lauren Boebert is pulling the plug on over 15 years of marriage, filing to divorce her now-estranged husband, Jayson.
According to a statement, Boebert says she filed in Mesa County, CO and says, "It is with a heavy weight on my heart that I have filed for divorce from my husband. I am grateful for our years of marriage together and for our beautiful children, all of whom deserve privacy and love as we work through this process."
She continued, "I've always been faithful in my marriage, and I believe strongly in marriage, which makes this announcement that much more difficult. This is truly about irreconcilable differences. I do not intend to discuss this matter any further in public out of respect for our children and will continue to work hard to represent the people of Colorado's 3rd Congressional District."
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ ... Jayson chased away a process server last month who tried to hand him the divorce papers, and he reportedly shouted profanities at the process server while cleaning a gun and drinking a beer.
Lauren and Jayson got married back in 2006, having their first kid when she was 18. She said in her book, "My American Life," they wanted to tie the knot when she was only 16, just 4 months after they met.
She said they even drove to a Las Vegas wedding chapel to get it done, but were turned away due to the minimum age requirement being 17.
The 2 opened up Shooters Grill together in 2013 -- a gun-themed restaurant where even the wait staff carried firearms. They both are also grandparents-to-be, with their 17-year-old son Tyler expecting a child.
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Guess Who This Girl With Pigtails Turned Into!
Before this sweet little girl in her dress was starring on TV shows and quick-stepping her heart out on "Dancing With The Stars," she was just a little girl with big dreams of making it in Hollywood while growing up in Brooklyn, New York.
She's had quite the successful acting career ... you may recall her angry New Yorker persona as Carrie Heffernan on the sitcom "The King of Queens" or perhaps Vanessa Cellucci in the sitcom "Kevin Can Wait"... both roles alongside Kevin James.
Need one more hint? Just ask her friend Jennifer Lopez!
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Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck Moms Link Up for Mother's Day!!!
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck certainly made the most of Mother's Day ... spending time with both their moms for one big familial affair.
J Lo's mama, Guadalupe Rodríguez, and Ben's mom, Christopher Anne Boldt, joined the A-list couple for the Sunday Funday in Los Angeles.
J Lo's twins Emme and Max, as well as Ben's daughter, Seraphina, were also on hand to celebrate the moms -- showing everyone is all still getting along just fine.
BA's son Samuel and oldest daughter Violet appeared to be missing from the family function ... perhaps, spending time with their mother, Jennifer Garner.
Of course, the fun-filled day comes on the heels of new movie releases from both Ben and Jen ... so, even more of a reason to celebrate. J Lo's flick "The Mother" is getting plenty of buzz on Netflix.
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As we reported, Ben's flick "Hypnotic" didn't do as well in theaters ... raking in just $2.3 million from ticket sales.
Success at the box office or not, it certainly didn't seem to have any effect on showering Mom with some love.
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Mother's Day 2023 H'wood ❤️'s Mom ... Stars Celebrate
It's Mother's Day, and if one group of people that know how to give it up for their Mama Bears -- it's Hollywood's rich and famous ... which they certainly did this year.
The biggest stars made sure to heap on tons of love/praise for their moms Sunday, with tribute posts going up left and right on social media. Some are mothers themselves, others were shouting out their baby mamas ... but almost everyone was expressing gratitude.
Some notable posts ... Kim Zolciak, who's going through a divorce, posed with 2 of her kids; Usher snapped something with his mom; Justin Timberlake gave Jessica Biel her flowers; Travis Barker lauded Kourtney Kardashian; and Alec Baldwin shared his own mom memories.
There were other sweet snaps as well ... shared by the likes of Simu Liu, Patrick Mahomes, Rebel Wilson, Priyanka Chopra, Kylie Jenner, J Lo, Bethenny Frankel and others.
BTW, while there are certainly a lot of moms who give birth to celebs ... there are probably just as many who are famous themselves. As it goes, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Some of our fave notable mommies ... Teresa Giudice, Serena Williams, Kim K, Meghan Markle, Chrissy Teigen, Heidi Klum, Cardi B, Eva Longoria, Kris Jenner, Gabrielle Union, Kate Hudson, Beyonce, Reese Witherspoon, Angela White, Lisa Bonet ... just to name a few.
It's a time to remember who brought you into this world. Let's hear it for the mamas!
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What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!
When momma bear Chrissy Teigen isn't keeping an eye on her three adorable kiddos, you can catch her whipping up a mean meal in the kitchen or in this case... stringin' you along, trying to stump you with her gorgeousness and differences in these two shots.
The Bravo fanatic recently made a stop by her buddy, Andy Cohen's Clubhouse in New York City and showed off her toned legs and dainty side as she made her entrance. Have you come with the correct cravings to chow down on these minor changes? There's only one way to find out!
**HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Chrissy Teigen photos!**
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Floyd Mayweather Hosting Hundreds Of Underprivileged Kids ... At Next Fight Vs. Gotti III
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Floyd Mayweather is returning to the boxing ring in 30 days, and when he does, there will be a few hundred special guests in attendance ... and we're not talking about the celebs that typically fill the stands when TBE fights!
They'll be there, too (more on that later) ... but even better, we're told Floyd wanted to do something nice, so he linked up with two of his business partners/friends, and they're bringing kids from the inner city to the fight.
"I have teamed up with Robert Smith and Deon Taylor with a charitable initiative attached to my upcoming fight. We are going to be hosting several hundred underprivileged kids from the inner city to come to my fight and we will have a day of fun with them and a private dinner with them during the fight week," Mayweather tells us.
FYI, Smith, a billionaire, has donated many millions of dollars to different causes, including civil rights, over the years.
Everyone else will have to pay for tickets, which went on sale yesterday and have been selling fast, according to our sources.
The June 11 scrap between Floyd and John Gotti III, the grandson of legendary mobster John Gotti, is different than a typical Mayweather fight ... it's also a top-notch concert, featuring Puerto Rican rapper Lunay and others.
We recently spoke to Lunay ... and asked him about being part of the big event.
We're told Ozuna, a longtime supporter of Money, AND Bad Bunny will also be in the building.
"I’m happy to come and support my brother Floyd Mayweather. We have been friends for many years. He is the G.O.A.T.," Ozuna tells TMZ Sports.
As for other celebs who will be in the house, we're told a bunch of star athletes will also be in the building.
Mayweather vs. Gotti III goes down next month at the FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL! 👊
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Guess Who This Dolled Up Kid Turned Into!
Before this cutie-pie in her pink leotard turned into a young Hollywood actress, she was just dressing up for gymnastics class -- red lipstick and bracelets in tow -- and growing up in Westchester, New York with her seven siblings!
In 2006, she made her film debut in the Christmas film "Deck The Halls" starring Danny DeVito and Matthew Broderick, which was only the beginning for this shining star's bright future! She starred in "Transformers: Age of Extinction" playing the daughter of Mark Wahlberg's character.
Need one more clue? Just ask her Posh mother-in-law.
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Jeremy Allen White 'Bear' Star's Wife Files For Divorce
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"The Bear" and "Shameless" star Jeremy Allen White's actress wife is bringing down the curtain on their marriage ... because she just filed for divorce.
Jeremy's wife, Addison Timlin, beelined it to court Thursday and filed for divorce after more than 3 years of marriage ... according to court records.
It's unclear what led to the split ... but the divorce could be complicated by the fact Jeremy and Addison have 2 young daughters together -- Ezer is 4 years old and Dolores is 2 years old.
Jeremy and Addison -- who acts in plays, TV shows, and movies -- first met when they were teenagers on the set of the 2008 film, "Afterschool." She hinted they were dating in 2013, and in June 2018 they announced her pregnancy.
Addison gave birth to the couple's first child in October 2018, and the following October they tied the knot at the Bev Hills courthouse.
When Jeremy won the best actor Golden Globe this year for his starring role in "The Bear," he shouted out Addison in his acceptance speech, saying ... "I love you deep in my bones. Thank you for all that you do, thank you for everything that you've done."
But 4 months after gushing about her on stage, it looks like the marriage is donezo.
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Dallas Stars, Seattle Kraken Honor Allen Shooting Victims ... Helmet Decals, Memorabilia Auction
The Stars and Kraken are stepping up to honor victims of last weekend's horrific mass shooting in Allen, Texas ... wearing helmet decals for their playoff game Thursday night -- while also auctioning off some memorabilia to raise funds for those affected by the tragedy.
Dallas and Seattle both jointly announced the tributes on their social media pages minutes ago ... five days after a gunman terrifyingly opened fire at an outlet mall in Allen, killing eight people and wounding seven others.
To benefit Victims First and the Support for Allen Fund, the Dallas Stars and @ds_foundation will be hosting a game used memorabilia auction.
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Tonight's 50/50 raffle will also benefit both charities.#AllenStrong 🤍
Both teams revealed their players will have "ALLENSTRONG" stickers affixed to the left side of their helmets when the puck drops on Game 5 in Big D.
In addition, the Stars said they'll have multiple auctions going on starting Thursday -- with the profits from the bidding set to go toward the Victims First and the Support for Allen Fund foundations.
Some of the items fans can bid on include a game-used puck signed by captain Jamie Benn ... and a game-used stick autographed by goalie Jake Oettinger.
Dallas also said the 50/50 raffle at Thursday night's game will benefit the two charities.
The NHL squads aren't the only ones looking to help victims ... Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray -- who went to high school in Allen -- also opened up his checkbook this week, donating $15,000 to a 6-year-old who lost his family in the shooting.