Kids

Taylor Swift's $100K donation has totally changed a cancer-stricken girl's life ... but, that young girl's mom says it came completely out of nowhere -- 'cause Taylor dropped the dough without ever reaching out to the fam.

We spoke with Katelynn Smoot, whose daughter Lilah was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer earlier this year, about what the donation means to her and her family ... and, Smoot says it's given the family time to catch their collective breath.

Smoot says her husband was refreshing the GoFundMe one night and noticed the donation ... leaving the couple totally awestruck -- 'cause Taylor never reached out to inform them of the gift.

Before this bubbly baby in his diaper turned into a stand-up comedian and actor, he was just rockin' out by the piano ... bustin' out the dance moves for the breakdancing team, and dreaming of becoming a huge star ...

After working a few odd jobs at the Comedy Store in San Diego, he tried stand-up during 'amateur night.' His comedic skills landed him on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," and he's been interviewed by big stars like Joe Rogan. He co-hosts the "Bad Friends" podcast.

Need one more clue? "And Just Like That" with Sarah Jessica Parker.

Before this cutie pie in her floral onesie turned into a Disney actress -- and a dance-pop singer -- she was just pumped for pumpkin season, acting in the community theater in Brainbridge, Washington ... and moving to Los Angeles when she was a pre-teen!

You may best recall her on Disney's "Liv and Maddie" and "Descendants."

Snoop Dogg is no longer uncomfortable with gay couples being portrayed in children's movies -- and he even put some in his own children’s series!

The rapper teamed up with GLAAD Thursday for Spirit Day -- which is meant to show support for LGBTQ youth -- and he told "The Voice" contestant Jeremy Beloate in a promotional chat all about why he feels it's necessary to represent gay couples in his animated kids' show, "Doggyland."

Check out the video -- Snoop says he wants children to understand all families are special in their own unique ways, and that love has no bounds.

Kevin Federline has dropped another bombshell Britney's way ... claiming she did cocaine during the same time she was breastfeeding their kids.

In an excerpt from his new tell-all, "You Thought You Knew," obtained by Variety, Federline recalls walking in on her, witnessing her doing coke and getting into a huge fight that led to their divorce.

He claims she was supposed to be home with their sons Sean Preston and Jayden James, but showed up to his 2006 release party for "Playing With Fire."

Before this kid rockin' his Hanson tee turned into a superstar, he was just rockin' his curly hair in chilly Illinois, tumbling and cheerleading for his high school, and dreaming of Hollywood's flashing lights ...

They tend to get curious on their podcast -- which has been in motion since 2015 -- and you've probably seen him flippin' around with Olympic champ Simone Biles in an Uber Eats commercial ... Before he scored big on Netflix, he was known for his hilarious one-liners on "Gay of Thrones."

Need one more clue? "Queer Eye!"

Two young siblings were jumping on a trampoline while sucking on hard candy — and one nearly choked to death on the sour treat as the other saved his life!

The shocking incident was caught on video in the backyard of a Texas home, where the young boy and his older sister were playing a game that required both to pop candy into their mouths before each took turns hopping on the trampoline.

During one of his turns, the boy jumped around the trampoline before he fell down and got to his knees, grabbing his throat as he started choking.

Criss Angel is in the middle of some major personal drama ... seemingly calling out a "narcissist" for tearing apart a beautiful family while chasing after another man.

In a cryptic Friday IG post, the 57-year-old magician didn’t name names, but said he’d unfollowed the person -- and is urging everyone else to do the same.

Criss went on ... telling fans to be just plain human and not support someone who’s damaged the lives of kids and everyone around them.

Before this expressive girlie turned into a singer and actress, she was just a 90's kid livin' it up with her fam, growing up in Los Angeles, and playing piano.

She took an interest in acting along with her sister ... From sitcoms to films, she's had a successful acting journey, but you may recognize her most from her singing duo -- on a Disney Channel series!

Before this cool kiddo in his orange shirt turned into an actor, he was just going to acting classes in New Brunswick, New Jersey ... and going to Poland, every year for four months, until age 16 ...

When he was just a junior in high school, he scored the role of Max on the soap opera "Guiding Light." He may be most known for his roles in "Vampire Diaries" and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."

Orange you glad we're gonna give you one more clue? He has over 13 million Instagram followers!

Before this sweetie pie puttin' on her biggest smile for the camera turned into an actress, she was just throwin' on her precious hat, and throwing stones down the river in Texas ...

This shining star has quite the resume ... She's had roles in movies like "Secondhand Lions" with Haley Joel Osment and "Mean Girls 2" with Tim Meadows ... but she's most known for her role on the Disney Channel ... Does "Harper Finkle" ring a bell?

Fun fact: she finished nursing school in 2019 and helped on the frontlines during the Covid pandemic.

You have nothing left to fear ...

After almost five years as a ring girl for Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, Kourtney Hartenstein is hanging up her glittery two-piece 'fits for good ... telling TMZ Sports her main focus now is more time with her family.

Hartenstein -- who is married to NBA champion Isaiah Hartenstein -- opened up about her future this week ... after initially sharing her decision with her 654k followers on Instagram.

"I need to focus on family," the 34-year-old said. "My husband has a second championship ring on his mind and that starts this week, so we've got a lot going."

Before this dressed-up kiddo in his suit was providing comedic relief to millions around the world, he was just rockin' his red tie ... growing up in South Carolina with his younger bro, and writing comedic-gold material from a young age.

This actor-comedian is no stranger to popular TV shows -- "Parks and Recreation" and Netflix's "Master of None" -- which he created -- are just a couple of his popular works ... When he's not performing stand-up on Netflix, you've got a good shot of catchin' his material live in-person ...

New court documents TMZ Sports has obtained show NBA star P.J. Washington has been ordered to pay Brittany Renner $5,500 a month in child support.

According to the docs, Washington was required to make the payments as part of a consent order issued in Mecklenburg County, N.C., back in November 2024.

The docs state Washington additionally was ordered to pay a lump sum of $130,000 to satisfy "any and all existing child support accruing prior to the entry of this consent order, as well as for [Renner's] attorney's fees."

Before this cute girl with pigtails turned into an iconic movie star, she was just rockin' her 'Muppets' dress in the field, taking first place in the talent show, and growing up in the south with big dreams of becoming a star!

She's in tons of iconic movies, so we'll refrain from listing each one out ... but she's proven to be legally blonde, and if you've ever seen her in Alabama you'd know she's sweet. When she's not on a morning show, she enjoys hanging out with her famous friends like Jennifer Aniston.

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While Big Deal Days officially runs from October 7-8, the online merchant has already dropped prices on a ton of products, including some must-own looks from Grainge's Amazon Essentials line for girls.

Already affordable, some of these pieces are now going for 10-20% off right now -- so act fast!

As temps continue to drop, bundle up your little lady in this Lightweight Cardigan Sweater!