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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.

ESPN's long-running morning show "First Take" is officially getting some new blood ... because Shae Cornette just signed on to serve as the host of the hit program.

The network confirmed the selection in a statement to Front Office Sports, and Executive Vice President David Roberts said Shae would be a "great addition" to the show's cast.

Stephen A. Smith also spoke about her hiring, describing her as a "pro’s pro" on Thursday's episode of the show.

Shae isn't unfamiliar to "First Take" fans ... she's been a fixture on the program since September. She's set to make her official debut on November 3, according to Variety.

Cornette worked with ESPN for several years, and she's been an anchor on "SportsCenter,"  which she'll finish on October 25th.

Shae's being brought in to replace longtime host Molly Qerim, who abruptly announced she'd be leaving the program last month, according to the New York Post.

Lil Nas X is on the 'Old Town Road' to recovery ... in his first public appearance since wandering the streets naked and allegedly charging at police officers in Los Angeles.

The 26-year-old Grammy winner popped up in L.A., rocking the heck out of a jean jacket and cowboy boots as he ran errands in Santa Monica. He looks healthy and well-rested ... even spending some time in a local park before heading off in a white Jeep.

This comes after undergoing inpatient treatment, following his bizarre August 21 arrest.

David Del Rio is exploring legal options after he was fired from 'Matlock' following an accusation of the sexual assault of a costar ... and TMZ has learned there is a lot more to his side of the story that's forthcoming.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... David, his wife and his team are having ongoing conversations with lawyers about the situation.

TMZ broke the story ... David was escorted off the Paramount lot and fired from the hit drama reboot earlier this month ... after Leah Lewis accused him of sexually assaulting her on the Paramount lot.

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."

A Milwaukee Brewers fan who quipped that she was going to "call ICE" on a Latino Dodgers supporter at a playoff game earlier this week has reportedly lost her job.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel stated on Wednesday Shannon Kobylarczyk's employer, Manpower Group, parted ways with the woman after she was seen on video making the comment to Ricardo Fosado during Tuesday's Game 2 of the NLCS at American Family Field.

Additionally, the outlet reported Kobylarczyk resigned from the Make-A-Wish Wisconsin board of directors after the incident.

10:37 AM PT -- A rep for McConnell tells TMZ ... "He’s all good -- went on to vote and ready to do this next vote… to see if Dems decide to fund our nation’s defense priorities or not…"

Mitch McConnell tripped and hit the ground hard while walking through the Russell Senate Office Building basement ... and the tumble was caught on video.

The 83-year-old Republican Senator from Kentucky -- who has served in Congress for more than 40 years -- was listening to a question about ICE when he fell to the ground ... slamming hard against the unforgiving stone.

Mitch has had his fair share of health concerns in the past ... including abruptly freezing in front of the camera multiple times like he did in this video from July 2023.

Vince McMahon recorded a big win in his reckless driving case on Thursday ... he was given access to a special program where, if he meets a certain set of criteria, his charges will be dropped in a year.

A Stamford, CT judge allowed the former WWE honcho into an accelerated pretrial rehabilitation that reportedly ensures if McMahon keeps his nose clean, donates $1,000 to charity and adheres to driving lawfully, his case will be tossed in October 2026.

McMahon appeared in court for the proceedings, wearing a navy suit and white shirt -- though he did not speak.

Nothing illegal going on here ... "Breaking Bad" star RJ Mitte is engaged!

The actor -- best known for playing Walter "Flynn" White Jr. on the hit AMC series -- got down on one knee and asked his longtime girlfriend Kennedy Suarez to marry him ... and she said "Yes!"

He popped the question on Friday ... Kennedy's 30th birthday, People reports. The sweet moment went down at the 56th annual Dia del Sol 2025 fundraising gala benefiting the United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego. RJ has cerebral palsy and is an official ambassador for the organization.

Rachael Ray stepped out for an appearance in New York City Wednesday ... after staying mostly hidden since last year's health scare.

The celebrity chef dressed in autumn brown from head to toe, wearing a bomber jacket and corduroy pants as she arrived for "The Drew Barrymore Show."

The 57-year-old cooking mogul sparked concern among her legions of fans last year when she posted a video where she talked about nearly killing the late Tony Bennett during dinner.

Nicki Minaj is rushing to Britney Spears' defense as Kevin Federline makes bombshell claims about their relationship ... and she says K-Fed is a "b*tch."

In a since-deleted post on X, Nicki called out Britney's ex-husband, saying ... "KEVIN FEDERLINE B*TCH WHEN I CATCH U."

Nicki was quote-tweeting Britney's X post about "constant gaslighting" from Kevin that was "extremely hurtful and exhausting."

Surfer Jamie Mitchell -- widely regarded as one of the best all-around athletes in the sport -- had a freak accident riding waves in Hawaii this week ... suffering brutal gashes to his face, throat and head.

Mitchell, 48, described what happened in an Instagram video ... stating he was hit by the fins of his big-wave board while surfing one of his favorite waves on Tuesday.

The Australian surfer shared evidence of his bloody injuries before he got bandaged up ... and they're pretty gnarly. You can take a look at the rest of 'em on your own terms.

Britney Spears' former dancer -- the one who Kevin Federline claims hooked up with the pop star while they were dating -- is addressing the media "Circus" around her ... though she's keeping tight-lipped about the exact nature of their relationship.

Teresa Espinosa posted about the gossip mere hours ago ... writing entertainment sites have reached out to her since the claims surfaced, asking for comment -- so, she decided to comment publicly, for all to see.

In her caption, Espinosa acknowledges she danced alongside Spears during the In The Zone promo and The Onyx Hotel Tour ... during which she experienced the "chaotic energy" of Britney's life -- with paparazzi constantly shooting her.

An Italian model was found dead on her balcony in Milan after her ex allegedly stabbed her more than 20 times ... according to local reports.

Pamela Genini was killed Tuesday, local newspaper il Fatto Quotidiano reports ... though neighbors apparently tried to break into the apartment when they heard screaming from inside to help Genini.

The outlet reports Genini was stabbed 24 times in the neck, back, upper limbs, and hands ... and, when police arrived, they allegedly found 52-year-old Gianluca Soncin standing over her.

Stephen A. Smith made his name on breaking down sports ... but, he's not playing games when it comes to this government shutdown -- melting down onstage in a wild video.

The ESPN host took part in a NewsNation debate, hosted by Chris Cuomo, Wednesday night ... along with Republican Jim Jordan, Democrat Ro Khanna and Democrat Madeleine Dean.

During the discussion, a man walked up to the microphone and told the panel he started driving for DoorDash to pay his bills ... but, he's actually a professional air traffic controller -- who's not getting paid because of the government shutdown.

Simone Biles is putting all the rumors to rest -- confirming she did, in fact, get a boob job recently ... and she's quite literally head over heels because of it!!

The Team USA gymnastics hero revealed the procedure on Wednesday ... alongside a video of her doing a flip in her backyard.

Biles said the stunt was monumental on several levels -- she hadn't tumbled in a year, she was breaking in the trampoline at her new house ... and it was her first flip with the new boobs (well, she used a cherry emoji ... which is often used for breasts).