Kids

12:05 PM PT -- Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes gave updates to the case this afternoon, and clarified a significant detail about the school shooting.

"Yesterday, after looking at the computer-aided dispatch system, it seems as if a call came from a second-grader -- it actually read, 'The call came from a second-grade teacher.' That was a mistake. That's my responsibility, and I apologize, and I clarify that today. It did not come from a second-grader -- it read 'second-grade teacher.'"

A 15-year-old girl has been identified as the Wisconsin school shooter who killed a student and a teacher and seriously injured several more people.

According to police, Natalie Rupnow died by suicide Monday after going on her terrifying shooting rampage at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, WI, where she was also a student.

Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes announced at last night's press conference that Rupnow — who went by the name Samantha — was the assailant, which came as a total shock because of her age and gender.

Leon Thomas III's hit song "Mutt" is being spotlighted on several 2024 year-end lists, including Spotify's RNB X playlist ... living proof that not all child actors flame out like those social media wormholes want you to believe!!!

We spoke to Leon at LAX over the weekend and he tells us there are tons of adversities to overcome after hitting it big as a child actor ... and congratulated his former "Victorious" co-star Ariana Grande for her Best Actress Golden Globes nomination for "Wicked."

She and several other former child stars are leading the pack in Hollywood as they blossom into adulthood -- and Leon's on the same blazing trails.

Before this adorable lil' girl from SoCal was a triple threat in Hollywood, she was just lookin' cute as pie with her pigtails, rockin' her dress with little duckies on it and hitting the big screen at just 10 years old ...

She's starred in several big movies: one with Anna Kendrick, another with Vince Vaughn ... And don't knock out her list of famous friends, like Taylor Swift (you may recall seeing this star in Swift's "Bad Blood" music video).

Need one more clue? Her ballin' boo recently put a ring on it!

Scott Disick's definitely earning some cool dad points with his kids ... buying his son Mason a new Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon for his 15th birthday!

The reality television star and businessman shared the news to his Instagram story Saturday ... posting pics of the new jet-black car he's gifting to his son.

Check out the pics ... looks like Disick's saying it's a Mini G-Wagon -- a slightly smaller, more compact version of the car -- which he's strapped with a red bow for his kiddo Mason.

Taylor Swift's "Eras" might be over, but she's still putting smiles on faces ... taking time to hang out with kids at a hospital in Kansas City -- and the special visit included a funny moment involving Travis Kelce.

The "Fortnight" singer hit up the Children’s Mercy Hospital on Thursday ... and spent at least an hour meeting patients located on the hematology and oncology floor.

Trae Tha Truth seriously needs the public's help and is urging anyone who's seen his missing daughter to contact him immediately.

Parental courts granted the Houston rapper full custody of his 6-year-old daughter ... but he says her mother took the child to whereabouts unknown -- and it's been 4 MONTHS!!!

TMZ Hip Hop linked with the Houston rapper during his recent trip to Cali, where he opened up about his daughter being missing for a good chunk of the year.

Paris Hilton just hit a major milestone -- after tirelessly lobbying for children in the welfare system, her legislation was officially passed by the U.S. Senate overnight.

Not only that, but Hilton’s "Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act" passed unanimously with all 100 senators on board -- making it an absolute win for legislation deeply personal to her after she bravely shared her own painful experiences of abuse at a young age.

The bill still needs to go through the U.S. House of Representatives to reach President Biden’s desk ... but Paris is riding high!

Before this cutie pie from Allentown, Pennsylvania turned into a shining star, she was just showing off her pink fanny pack, smiling from ear-to-ear in her smiley face tee and began modeling when she was just a little girl.

When she was a teen, she studied opera along with taking vocal lessons ... In the early 2000s, she played Lucy Montgomery on the soap opera "As The World Turns" ... She later made her name known in Hollywood after she predicted the weather alongside Lindsay Lohan.

Need one more clue? "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again!"

Before this kid sittin' on his toy horse turned into an American singer, he was just throwin' on his cowboy hat in San Antonio, Texas and dreaming of singing on the big stage one day!

His music career kicked off with his song covers on YouTube, like Justin Bieber's "Mistletoe." His stardom landed him on shows like "The Today Show" and "Fashion Police."

He's collaborated with big musicians like Pitbull and Flo Rida and was the opening act for Taylor Swift's "Red" tour.

Still unsure who this cute kid could be ... "Mmm Yeah!"

Kate Upton had her fans concerned last month after posting a worrisome scenario to her Instagram ... but the SI Swimsuit legend is now clarifying the details of the note, saying it had nothing to do with her husband, MLB star Justin Verlander.

As we previously reported, Upton asked her followers about a situation involving a 10-year-old girl traveling with her intoxicated dad ... the father threatens a taxi driver with a gun "if he does not drop them off on the highway at midnight to walk home."

Upton then speculated whether the described scene was an emergency or crime and how "lawyers/judges/advocates/law enforcement/parents" would feel about the matter... but did not explain what exactly was going on until Monday.

Pregnant Gisele Bündchen was glowing and showing during her Costa Rican escape with BF Joaquim Valente ... proudly flaunting her growing baby bump.

The Brazilian supermodel wasn’t flying solo -- she had her two kids with ex Tom Brady, 12-year-old Vivian and 14-year-old Benjamin, soaking up the Costa Rican vibes for a dreamy family day out with her man.

Gisele rocked a cropped white top, showing off her bump as the family cruised around, all smiles and good vibes.

Before this cute kid in his baggy t-shirt was writing scripts and acting on the big screen, he was just hitting the beautiful outdoors of Canada and looking up to late-night hosts and comedians like Conan O'Brien and David Letterman ...

After attending New York University, he linked up with with fellow comedian and actor Matt Rogers for their pop culture podcast. You may also recognize him from "Saturday Night Live" -- where he started as a writer and was brought on-screen for his comedic edge!

Need one more clue? Pfannee in "Wicked!"

Tom Brady took a break from his NFL game prep to give a special shoutout on Thursday -- wishing his daughter, Vivian, a happy birthday!!

"Happy 12th birthday to my forever baby girl," Brady wrote on Instagram. "Watching you grow and chase after your dreams are the proudest moments of my life."

"Here’s to a great day filled with all the laughter and love that you deserve. I love you infinity x infinity!!! ❤️❤️❤️"

Joey Lawrence and his estranged wife are working through their differences -- they are rekindling their relationship months after she filed for divorce ... TMZ has learned.

Sources directly connected to the couple tell TMZ ... Joey and his wife of 2 years, Samantha Cope, are back together, and they plan on calling off their divorce.

While it's unclear right now why or when they reconciled ... our sources say it was recent and it's clear they've definitely rebuilt their relationship.

The woman who tried to calm the little girl throwing food inside a Walmart in a viral video says the kid was scared because she was separated from her family.

Amber Gregory is the woman in the black outfit who shows up at the scene and attempts to soothe the little girl as she throws and stomps on packages of food inside the store.

Lots of folks thought she was the kid's mom, but Amber says she was just trying to help the little girl ... because she reminded her of her own child.

Bhad Bhabie is hoping to expand her brood with boyfriend Le Vaughn ... expressing her desire to have more kids, despite her recent health setback.

The rapper, who is also known as Danielle Bregoli and the "Cash Me Outside" girl, appeared optimistic about her future in a new video posted to social media.

Watch the video ... Le Vaughn -- who filmed the conversation as they snuggled in bed with their daughter Kali Love -- asked the Internet personality point blank if she wanted to have more children in the future ... and received a pretty positive answer.