Guess Who This Sweet Summer Kid Turned Into!

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Before this New York City native in her little fishy bathing suit turned into a famous singer, she was just running around the Big Apple and breaking into the music industry with her cover of Drake's "Headlines" track.

Her initial claim to fame came from her days on Tumblr, but at just 19 years old ... Atlantic Records signed her. You may have heard her song "Collide" featuring Tyga, and when she's not in the studio, you can find her on social media ... posting hot shots from the gym!

Need one more clue? Just ask her bestie, Hailey Bieber!

Can you guess who she is?

Sterling Shepard, Julius Randle Walk Down Runway With Kids ... At N.Y. Fashion Show

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New York stars Sterling Shepard and Julius Randle strutted down the runway during fashion week on Wednesday ... but they weren't the only highlight of the show -- their kids put their modeling skills on display, too!!

The Giants receiver and his two baby girls -- who he shares with ex-wife and model Chanel Iman -- took the stage at IRON23 in the Flatiron District for the 13th Annual Rookie USA Fashion Show ... and it's safe to say they had a blast.

You can see Shepard, his 5-year-old and 3-year-old do their thing in black and red Jordan gear ... and the receiver said his kiddos knew exactly what to do because they've been watching mommy's previous work.

"The girls love it," Shepard said. "Their mom was modeling since she was a young woman."

"They love doin' it. They watch videos of her all the time so they just love coming and I just love bringing them. It's been good!"

Shepard also talked Giants -- he's ready to get back on the field after going down with an ACL injury last season ... and said he can't wait for their first game against the Cowboys Sunday night.

"I got a lot of team goals," Shepard said. "I'm just looking forward to taking it week by week and trying to make a good run with the guys."

He wasn't the only NY star athlete to walk the stage ... Knicks hooper Julius Randle showed out with his wife, Kendra, and their two kids. They modeled down the runway in Nike sweatsuit outfits.

FYI, the event -- which was hosted by Kidfluencer Haileigh Vasquez -- will benefit Moms for Moms NYC on behalf of Randle ... and it provides postpartum and newborn essentials for single mothers living in poverty.

Charles Oakley, Tiki Barber and Victor Cruz also pulled up to the event to support ... as well as boxing star Peter Quillin, MLB star Robinson Cano, former NFL star Chris Johnson, and Brandon Flowers.

'One Chip Challenge' Company Pulls Chip From Stores ... After Teen's Death

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Paqui, the company responsible for the viral "One Chip Challenge," is yanking the product off of store shelves ... in response to a teenager who died after eating the product.

The company has a statement at the top of its website, saying the challenge "is intended for adults only, with clear and prominent labeling highlighting the chip is not for children or anyone sensitive to spicy foods."

Paqui says it's seen an uptick in minors jumping in on the challenge, despite the warning label on the packaging -- adding the company's now "working with our retailers to remove the product from shelves."

The company is even offering refunds to folks who have already purchased the challenge. Unclear if it's the end of the product, or if the plan is to ditch the product and come up with a new option ... but Paqui says the product already adheres to food safety standards.

As we reported, 14-year-old Harris Wolobah died in Massachusetts last week -- according to his mother, his passing was a result of complications he suffered from consuming the chip at school.

While Harris' official cause of death is still pending, his mother claims the school contacted her on Friday about a stomach ache he had after eating the Paqui chip, but allegedly was feeling better when he got home. However, she says he collapsed and was rushed to a hospital not long after, where he was pronounced dead.

Harris' mom has been pointing fingers at Harris' school -- mainly for not taking him straight to the hospital when his stomach started hurting, which potentially could've saved his life.

For more viral news, tune in to the TMZ Verified Podcast. Dropping every Thursday on all podcast platforms.

Joe Jonas Divorce Sources: Joe Pressured Sophie to Attend Events ... As She Struggled Post-Birth

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Sophie Turner was struggling after the birth of her second child, and Joe Jonas was "less than supportive," so claims several sources who were around Joe after the birth.

Our sources say, after their youngest child was born a year ago July, Sophie didn't want to leave their home ... she didn't want to be photographed or go to events. Nevertheless, she attended several events with Joe, but at one specific event, several people who were there said Sophie made it clear she was uncomfortable and didn't want to be there.

Shortly after that event, there was another in which Joe attended but Sophie didn't. Our sources say Joe complained Sophie was MIA and felt she needed to get out more. It was clear to the people who were there and heard Joe ... there was a strain in the relationship.

What's interesting ... as we reported, over the last 6 months it seemed the tables had turned for Joe ... he was complaining she was too into partying.

Sources connected to Joe acknowledge "challenges in the relationship," but say Joe was supportive of Sophie getting the London acting gig.

As we reported, Joe filed for divorce Tuesday ... and the trigger for him was allegedly Ring camera audio/video of Sophie doing or saying something.

We reached out to Sophie's team but didn't hear back. Joe's rep declined to comment.

Fuentes dicen Joe presionó a Sophie a ir a eventos mientras lidiaba con su posparto

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Sophie Turner estaba pasándolo mal después del nacimiento de su segunda hija y Joe Jonas le dio menos del apoyo que necesitaba, según dicen varias fuentes que estaban cerca de Joe después del nacimiento.

Nuestras fuentes dicen que, después de que su hija menor naciera hace un año, en julio, Sophie no quería salir de su casa. No quería ser fotografiada o ir a eventos. Sin embargo, fue a varios, aunque en uno en concreto, varias personas que estuvieron allí dijeron que Sophie dejó claro que no se sentía cómoda y que no quería estar allí.

Poco después de ese evento, hubo otro en el que Joe asistió, pero Sophie no. Nuestras fuentes dicen que allí el cantante se quejó de que Sophie andaba desaparecida y sintió que ella necesitaba salir más. Para las personas que estuvieron ahí y escucharon a Joe, quedó más que claro que había tensión en la relación.

Lo que es interesante es que, como informamos, en los últimos seis meses pareciera que las cosas habían empezado a tomar un nuevo curso para Joe. Recientemente se quejaba de que ella pasaba demasiado metida en fiestas.

Fuentes cercanas a Joe reconocen que había "problemas en la relación", pero dicen que Joe apoyó a Sophie para que consiguiera el trabajo de actriz en Londres.

Como informamos, Joe pidió el divorcio el martes y el detonante para él fue un supuesto audio o video de Sophie haciendo o diciendo algo, que vio en la cámara Ring de seguridad.

Nos pusimos en contacto con el equipo de Sophie, pero no tuvimos respuesta. El representante de Joe declinó hacer comentarios.

Guess Who This Cute Girl With Braids Turned Into!

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Before this sweet kiddo with braids turned into a singer and dancer, she was just blowing out her birthday candles, working hard to make her dreams come true and growing up in Louisville, Kentucky with her younger sister.

Most known from her days with her former girl band group and dance ensemble, she was one of 6 members to put out popular songs like "Buttons" and "Stickwitu." If you head to her IG, you can soak up all her thirst traps! Most recently, she put a ring on it with a Scottish rugby player!

'Don't Cha' wish you had one more clue? She's a 'Doll!'

Can you guess who she is?

Cardi B & Offset Happy BDay Wave Celebrate at the House of Mouse!!!

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Cardi B and Offset get an A+ in the parent department ... hitting the Happiest Place on Earth to celebrate their baby boy's birthday!

The crew was spotted having a blast at Disneyland Monday for Wave's 2nd birthday -- the whole fam, including 5-year-old Kulture, was certainly garnering attention at the theme park, walking around with VIP tour guides and a handful of security.

Offset was spotted carrying the birthday boy outside The Haunted Mansion, which just got its 'Nightmare Before Christmas' overlay ... hopefully not too spooky for the little ones.

Kulture was also seen jumping with joy after takin' a ride on Big Thunder Mountain, zipping around with one of the folks in their party while her mom and dad shared a row behind her.

BTW, Wave might be a little too small to take on that rollercoaster, cause he wasn't spotted unloading with the rest of his fam -- but maybe he got a churro to hold him over.

Happy birthday, Wave ... hope ya met the big mouse for your big day!

One Chip Challenge Massachusetts Teen Dies After Eating Dangerously Spicy Snack

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A Massachusetts teen is dead after eating an incredibly spicy chip that's the subject of a viral challenge -- and his family is directly blaming the snack.

14-year-old Harris Wolobah passed away Friday in Worcester -- and, according to his mother, it's the result of complications he suffered after eating a Paqui chip at school earlier in the day.

His official cause of death is still pending, but Harris was attempting the "One Chip Challenge," which has been around for a few years now. Paqui advertises its chip with a skull on a coffin-shaped box ... which contains the one tortilla chip.

There are warning labels all over the packaging ... including one that says children should not eat it, nor should people who have certain allergens or who are sensitive to spicy foods.

Harris' mother says she was contacted by his school Friday, because he was complaining of a stomach ache after eating the chip. By the time he came home, she says he felt better -- and was even on his way to a basketball tryout -- before things went south and he collapsed.

He was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Now, his mom is ripping the response, telling NBC Boston Harris should've been taken straight to the hospital by school officials ... rather than being sent to the nurse's office.

The school hasn't responded to that criticism, but the district superintendent says they're mourning his death.

Paqui's One Chip Challenge has been scrutinized before, and the company's defended itself ... saying it goes out of the way to warn consumers about who should and shouldn't partake.

For more viral news, tune in to the TMZ Verified Podcast. Dropping every Thursday on all podcast platforms.

Shakira Mommy Duty for Labor Day ... Jet Skiing w/ The Kiddos!!!

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Shakira's hips don't lie, and neither do these photos when it comes to how great of a weekend she's having with her little ones ... just take a look for yourself.

The Colombian singer was down in Miami Monday with her two children, Milan and Sasha, and what appear to be a few friends of theirs ... who got treated to a little jet ski excursion on the water, with Mama Bear leading the way.

Check it out ... you see Shakira taking a couple of the boys along for a ride -- with everyone wearing life vests ... and the kiddos holding on for dear life and Shakira tears it up.

Nothin too crazy, of course -- but you can tell they were catching some speed for a bit.

Now, the other thing to take note of here is the fact that Shakira appears to be flying solo -- namely, there isn't a dude (aside from the jet ski guy) in sight ... which is interesting.

There've been dating rumors about her swirling all year -- everyone from Lewis Hamilton to Jimmy Butler have been mentioned as potential flames ... as has Drake and even Tom Cruise. The only one of those dudes she's actually been spotted with though is LH.

Whoever she is or isn't dating feels kinda meaningless, though, in a scenario like this. Mami clearly cn do bad all by herself.😎

NYG's Isaiah Hodgins Honors His Kids With Custom Cleats

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Isaiah Hodgins' two kids will be in his heart, on his mind AND plastered to his feet this season ... 'cause TMZ Sports has learned the Giants receiver just copped some custom spikes to honor his two babies.

Cleat artist Joe Castro is the man behind the sweet pieces ... and he tells us the receiver actually reached out to him recently with the idea.

Castro took a bit to get the kids' faces painted on the Nike cleats just right ... but in the end, they came out great.

Featured on one of the shoes is Hodgins' son, who was born in 2020. On the other is Hodgins' newborn daughter.

Unclear when Hodgins will rock the blue-and-white spikes ... but it might just be next week, when NY opens its season against the Dallas Cowboys.

The New York wideout isn't the only NFL player who will rep his kids on his cleats this season ... Jackson also made customs for Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter -- who got his son and the mother of his child on his Nike cleats recently as well.

Football and family ... can't beat the combo.

Guess Who This Little Tot Turned Into!

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Before this cute kid in her floral dress turned into a famous comedian, she was just roaming around the fields of Livingston, New Jersey with lemons in hand, hangin' with all her siblings and chasing her Hollywood dreams!

You probably first heard of this funny gal on late-night TV where she brought on other fellow comedians such as Michael Yo and Heather McDonald. And in more recent years, she's provided a plethora of laughs on Netflix ... i.e.: hosting and partaking in a 'high spelling bee' in her swimming pool.

Need another hint? Bert and Bernice!

Can you guess who she is?

Chrisean Rock Gives Birth on IG Live ... New Baby Boy is Here!!!

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Chrisean Rock is now a mom, 'cause she just gave birth to her son ... and she did on the 'Gram, no less.

The rapper was livestreaming her delivery Sunday on from her Instagram account, which captured her on a hospital bed with friends and family all around -- this while she pushed, screamed and, eventually, cried tears of joy.

Indeed, the baby appears to have been secured safely ... but it was a process. At one point in the livestream, Chrisean could be seen/heard saying -- "Get this n**** out!" as doctors worked on her. No word on how long she was in labor, but the baby boy has arrived.

Chrisean's baby daddy, Blueface, was nowhere to be seen in her video ... there's footage circulating of him online right now that appears to show him in a different city entirely.

He's made it clear throughout this whole saga ... Chrisean isn't his #1 anymore, even as he's been confronted with paternity. Remember, he's got other children from different women.

Anyhoo, Chrisean seems to have had some kind of support system around her. With that said, her pregnancy has been controversial ... with many weighing on how she'd carried herself through parts of it, including instances of her smoking with a bun in the oven.

All that's over now, though ... here's hoping the baby is healthy. Congrats!

Jake Gyllenhaal Romantic Stroll Through NYC ... With French GF of 5 Years

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Jake Gyllenhaal is as low-key as they come, but this weekend -- he wanted to put his love life on full display for the world to see ... and it's really like something out of a movie.

Check out these awesome photos of the big-time actor taking a romantic walk through NYC's SoHo neighborhood alongside his girlfriend of 5 years -- French model Jeanne Cadieu ... with whom he's been involved with since at least 2018.

As you can see, they're kinda in matching outfits here ... JG has a loose white shirt -- meanwhile, Jeanne's rocking a beige, Fall-ready cozy sweater and some cuffed jeans.

They were hand-in-hand, and at times ... even arm-in-arm, with Jeanne wrapping herself around Jake's shoulder -- and him holding onto her waist. Of course, there were also some kisses too ... like we said, it ended up amounting to a Hallmark moment, of sorts.

Interestingly enough, these pics come on the heels of Jake opening up about his relationship with Jeanne to People Mag -- where he heaped on glowing praise for his partner. Jake has this to say, "It's no secret that I'm in a relationship and it's a wonderful relationship. We are private, but I guess we are who we are. We're just living our lives. We always have. And I love that people are interested, but at the same time, it's like what's ours is ours."

Jake also said this about the prospect of settling down ... "I would love to have a family, and if it's anything like the family that my sister's raised and has cultivated, I would be proud," adding that his relationship with Jeanne is "one of the most important in my life."

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In other words, this might be the one for Jake Gyllenhaal ... after all these years.

BTW, we'd be remiss not to mention this -- the dude's doing a little press run right now for this new children's book of his -- "The Secret Society of Aunts & Uncles" ... which he wrote himself. It's going on sale September 5, and folks can pre-order it if they're so inclined.

LeVar Burton 'Jeopardy!' Didn't Want Me But CW Does for 'Trivial Pursuit'!!!

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LeVar Burton's TV days are far from over, and ditto for expanding people's minds -- 'cause the dude is about to venture out on a Trivial Pursuit ... one that's almost a sealed deal.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... LeVar and his team are close to locking in terms on a new job he's been teeing up for a couple years now -- namely, as executive producer and host of the new Trivial Pursuit game show ... which is going to be aired on the CW.

We're told things are almost finalized between LeVar and the network, and that the series already has a 12-episode order. So, yes ... we're gonna see LeVar on the tube again in due time.

As for how all this came together ... well, our sources tell us that's actually all due to Hasbro -- the toy company that owns the rights to Trivial Pursuit, who initially brought him in.

We're told Hasbro honchos thought of LB after he got snubbed by Sony execs for the highly-coveted "Jeopardy!" hosting job -- which was a whole saga in and of itself. Remember, Sony never even approached him for the gig -- nor did they seriously consider him.

Obviously, Hasbro thought differently ... and the conversations kicked into high gear after the CW became attached to developing Trivial Pursuit into a game show. If you're unfamiliar, TP sees players answering a variety of trivia questions, touching on a bunch of categories.

It's kind of the perfect next chapter for the dude who hosted "Reading Rainbow."

Congrats!

Guess Who This Minnie Mouse Turned Into!

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Before this cutie pie with space buns turned into a dancer and YouTuber, she was just decking herself out in Minnie Mouse attire, going to dance practice and growing up with her older bro, in Omaha, Nebraska.

Most notably recognized for her side pony and hair bows, this famous 20-year-old first showcased her dance moves on "Dance Moms," and years later it would come as no surprise she placed in the top 2 on "Dancing With The Stars." She's also released a couple of songs ... one being "Boomerang."

Need one more clue? North West on her YouTube channel!

Can you guess who she is?

'Teen Mom' Jenelle Evans Son Goes Missing Again, Cops Called

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Jenelle Evans is dealing with every parent's nightmare -- her son Jace has gone missing twice in the last two weeks -- getting cops involved to help track him down.

Jenelle's manager, August Keen, tells us 14-year-old Jace left Jenelle's North Carolina home Monday to roam around their extensive property. After several hours without contact, Jenelle became worried and couldn't find her son ... forcing her to get the police involved.

Fortunately, we're told, Jace was located at a gas station about 10 minutes from Jenelle's home. However, we're told it's unclear if Jace was with friends or just wandered solo.

TMZ broke the story, cops were on the hunt for Jace earlier this month after he left school and couldn't be found. He was later located safely ... and Jenelle said the whole thing happened because she took Jace's phone away after he acted up in school.

Keen tells us Jace is now back home with Jenelle and her husband, David Eason, and the 3 are getting along without issue. We're told Jace just wants more freedom as he gets older, and is just a typical teen being a teen.