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Jake Paul's a big deal in boxing, and some people don't like it ... but don't count legendary boxer Andre Ward among that group 'cause the multiple-time former world champion tells us he's a fan of The Problem Child driving new fans to the sport!

"I don't hate on it," Ward told Babcock on the "TMZ Sports" TV show (airs nightly on FS1) this week ... of Paul's transition from YouTuber to boxing star.

"The crossover stuff like what Jake Paul, Logan [Paul] is doing, [Francis] Ngannou just did, I respect it. That takes a lot of courage, takes a lot of heart."

Ward -- who retired in 2017 with a perfect 32-0 record -- said he applauds Paul for ignoring the naysayers who have labeled him a gimmick or sideshow and want him out of the sport.

"I don't think so. It actually brings a new audience, more eyeballs," Ward said, "and if the fanbase follows them over to boxing, then more power to 'em."

"I'm a fan of it, I appreciate it and I watch it."

In fact, Ward, who is still only 39 years old, told us he'd actually be down to step back in the ring for an exhibition fight ... against Jake or Logan.

"I don't hate against it. I would probably do it for the right situation. I keep myself just good enough to where if I needed 7, 8 weeks, I can take care of my business," Ward said.

Although he hasn't been fighting, Ward's been busy ... in fact, he just released a brand new memoir titled "Killing The Image: A Champion's Journey Of Faith, Fighting, And Forgiveness."

Ward's book isn't just about boxing ... Son of God talks about everything from his difficult childhood to the role that faith and religion have played in his life, and how it's guided to him incredible heights -- including 5 world titles and an Olympic gold medal.

"This book takes you deep into my mind, into my life, into my upbringing [and] how I go to the point that I'm at today."

Jake Paul es muy importante en el boxeo y a algunas personas no les gusta, pero no cuentes con que el legendario boxeador Andre Ward entre ese grupo. El varias veces ex campeón del mundo nos dice que es un fan de "The Problem Child" por que atrae a nuevos aficionados al deporte.

"No lo odio", dijo Ward a Babcock en el programa de televisión "TMZ Sports" (se emite todas las noches en FS1) esta semana, de la transición de Paul de YouTuber a estrella del boxeo.

"Las cosas cruzadas como lo que Jake Paul, Logan [Paul] está haciendo, o lo que [Francis] Ngannou acaba de hacer, lo respeto. Eso requiere mucho coraje, requiere mucho corazón".

Ward —quien se retiró en 2017 con un récord perfecto de 32-0— dijo que aplaude a Paul por ignorar a los detractores que lo han etiquetado como un simple showman o espectáculo secundario y lo quieren fuera del deporte.

"No creo que sea así. En realidad aporta un nuevo público, más ojos", dijo Ward, "y si la afición les sigue hasta el boxeo, pues más poder para ellos".

"Soy un fan, lo aprecio y lo veo".

De hecho, Ward —que solo tiene 39 años— nos dijo que estaría dispuesto a volver al ring para una pelea de exhibición contra Jake o Logan.

"No tengo nada en contra. Probablemente lo haría en la situación adecuada. Me mantengo lo suficientemente bien como para ocuparme de mis asuntos", dijo Ward.

Aunque no ha estado luchando, Ward ha estado ocupado, de hecho, acaba de publicar un nuevo libro de memorias titulado "Killing The Image: A Champion's Journey Of Faith, Fighting, And Forgiveness".

El libro de Ward no trata solo de boxe, Hijo de Dios habla de todo, desde su difícil infancia hasta el papel que la fe y la religión han desempeñado en su vida, y cómo le han guiado a cotas increíbles (5 títulos mundiales y una medalla de oro olímpica).

"Este libro te lleva a lo más profundo de mi mente, de mi vida, de mi educación y de cómo llegué al punto en el que estoy hoy".

American actor Brian Van Holt was in his early 30s when he rose to fame landing feature film roles like "Black Hawk Down" starring Josh Hartnett, "Windtalkers" with Nicolas Cage and "S.W.A.T" with Colin Farrell back in the early 2000s.

He costarred as one of the 7 main characters on ABC's "Cougar Town" playing Bobby Cobb -- the ex-husband of Jules Cobb, played by Courteney Cox, with Busy Philipps and David Arquette also playing key roles on the comedic sitcom.

Holt also appeared in notable television shows like "Beverly Hills 90210," "Marital Law," and "Sex And The City."

Kendall Jenner ayudó a traer la nieve al soleado sur de California, bombeando un montón de nieve falsa en el set de su sesión de fotos.

Kendall fue vista en el set el martes para un nuevo proyecto desconocido, luciendo una falda, top, botas y una gran sonrisa en su rostro mientras tomaba el control de la manguera.

No está claro si el trabajo de nieve era parte del papel de Kendall en el rodaje, o si simplemente quería probar la tarea por sí misma, pero está claro que le encantó cada minuto.

Si te lo estabas preguntando, el novio de Kendall —Bad Bunny— no fue visto con ella en la sesión de fotos, pero la última vez que los vimos juntos fue tomando el desayuno cerca del Hotel Beverly Hills después de organizar una gran fiesta de Halloween.

Kendall Jenner helped to bring the snowfall to sunny southern California ... pumping a bunch of the fake stuff right onto the set of her photo shoot!

Kendall was spotted on set Tuesday for an unknown new project  ... rocking a skirt, top, boots and a big smile on her face as she took control of the hose.

Unclear if the snow job was part of Kendall's role in the shoot, or if she just wanted to try out the task for herself, but she's clearly loving every minute of it.

If you were wondering, Kendall's boo, Bad Bunny, wasn't spotted with her at the photo shoot ... but we last saw them together grabbing some breakfast near the Beverly Hills Hotel after hosting a massive Halloween party.

11:37 AM PT -- Lisa Kudrow just posted her tribute to Matthew Perry, remembering their time on the "Friends" pilot and thanking him for the decade they spent working together on set.

In her social media post, Lisa says ... "Thank you for showing up at work when you weren't well and then, being completely brilliant. Thank you for the best 10 years a person gets to have."

Lisa adds ... "Thank you for trusting me. Thank you for all I learned about GRACE and LOVE through knowing you. Thank you for the time I got to have with you, Matthew."

Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer are following their fellow "Friends" costars in honoring the death of their pal, Matthew Perry ... saying the loss is one that cuts incredibly deep.

The 2 shared their emotional thoughts on Instagram Wednesday morning -- Jennifer says she's been experiencing an "insane wave of emotions" since losing her friend ... adding, "We loved him deeply. He was such a part of our DNA."

She says Matthew loved making others laugh, and shared a screenshot from a conversation they had over text ... in which Matthew sent Jennifer a throwback photo of them on set, with her laughing while they talked -- writing to her, "Making you laugh just made my day."

Jennifer ends her post, saying "I love you so much and I know you are now completely at peace and out of any pain. I talk to you every day… sometimes I can almost hear you saying 'could you BE any crazier?' Rest little brother. You always made my day ..."

David shared similar thoughts about the late actor -- writing, "You had heart. Which you were generous with, and shared with us, so we could create a family out of six strangers."

He says Matthew's comedic timing and delivery were unmatched ... claiming he could bend a simple line of dialogue and turn it into "something so entirely original and unexpectedly funny it still astonishes."

As we reported, Courteney Cox opened up about Matthew on Tuesday, saying she's "grateful for every moment I had with you Matty and I miss you every day."

Matt LeBlanc did much of the same ... writing, "It was an honor to share the stage with you and to call you my friend. I will always smile when I think of you and I'll never forget you. Never."

The entire "Friends" gang was in attendance at Matthew's funeral service earlier this month ... saying goodbye to one of their closest people.

We discussed Matthew's legacy on a recent episode of Last Days, available on all podcast platforms.

11:37 AM PT -- Lisa Kudrow acaba de publicar su homenaje personal a Matthew Perry, recordando su tiempo en el piloto de "Friends" y dándole las gracias por la década que pasaron trabajando juntos en el set.

En su post, Lisa dice: "Gracias por aparecer en el trabajo cuando no estabas bien y luego, ser completamente brillante. Gracias por los mejores 10 años que una persona puede tener".

Añade: "Gracias por confiar en mí. Gracias por todo lo que aprendí sobre la GRACIA y el AMOR al conocerte. Gracias por el tiempo que pude pasar contigo, Matthew".

Jennifer Aniston y David Schwimmer están siguiendo a sus compañeros de "Friends". Los actores también están rindiendo homenaje a su amigo Matthew Perry, diciendo que su pérdida es una que duele profundamente.

Los dos compartieron sus emotivos pensamientos en Instagram el miércoles. Jennifer dice que ha estado viviendo una "ola de emociones" desde la pérdida de su amigo y agregó: "Lo amábamos profundamente. Él era una parte de nuestro ADN".

Dice que Matthew amaba hacer reír a los demás y compartió una captura de pantalla de una conversación que tuvieron por mensaje de texto, en la que Matthew le envió una foto de ellos en el set, escribiéndole: "Hacerte reír, simplemente me hizo el día."

Jennifer termina su post, diciendo: "Te amo tanto y sé que ahora estás completamente en paz y fuera de cualquier dolor. Hablo contigo todos los días, a veces casi puedo oírte decir '¿podrías ESTAR más loca?". Descansa hermanito. Siempre me alegraste el día..."

David compartió pensamientos similares. Dice: "Tenías corazón. Con el que fuiste generoso y compartiste con nosotros para que pudiéramos crear una familia de seis extraños".

Dice que su talento para la comedia y su entrega eran inigualables, afirmando que podía tomar una simple línea de diálogo y convertirla en "algo completamente original e inesperadamente divertido que todavía asombra".

Como informamos, Courteney Cox se abrió sobre Matthew el martes, diciendo que está "agradecida por cada momento que tuvo" con Matty y que "lo extraña todos los días".

Matt LeBlanc hizo lo mismo, escribiendo: "Fue un honor compartir el escenario contigo y llamarte mi amigo. Siempre sonreiré cuando piense en ti y nunca te olvidaré. Nunca".

Courteney Cox se está abriendo por primera vez sobre la pérdida de su compañero en "Friends", Matthew Perry, recordando un especial momento del famoso programa de televisión.

La actriz acaba de publicar un video de un viejo episodio de la serie en el que empieza la relación entre Chandler y Mónica. Además, compartió una historia sobre cómo Matthew le susurró una divertida línea antes de empezar la escena para que ella dijera.

En el clip, Chandler está en la cama cuando Ross irrumpe en la pieza, emocionado por su próxima boda. Ross se va y entonces Monica aparece de debajo de las sábanas, un giro en la historia que volvió loca a la audiencia.

Courteney dice: "A menudo hacía cosas así. Era divertido y amable".

En su primera intervención desde su muerte también dijo: "Estoy muy agradecida por cada momento que tuve contigo Matty y te echo de menos todos los días".

El homenaje de Courteney viene pisando los talones a un emotivo post de su compañero de reparto Matt LeBlanc, en el que escribió: "Los momentos que compartimos juntos están honestamente entre los favoritos de mi vida".

Recuerden, Courteney, Matt, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow y David Schwimmer se despidieron del actor a principios de este mes en su funeral.

La familia de Matthew también asistió y nos enteramos de que su ataúd fue colocado en una zona apartada del famoso cementerio Forest Lawn en las colinas de Hollywood, junto a otras celebridades como Debbie Reynolds y Carrie Fisher.

TMZ publicó la historia, Matthew fue encontrado sin vida en su jacuzzi el mes pasado, y aún persisten muchas preguntas sobre su causa de muerte, las que no serán respondidas dentro varias semanas más, por lo menos.

Courteney Cox is opening up for the first time about the loss of her late "Friends" star Matthew Perry ... recalling one special moment they shared on their famous TV show.

The actress just posted a video of an old "Friends" episode where Chandler and Monica's relationship begins ... sharing a story of how Matthew whispered a funny line for her to say before the scene began.

In the clip, Chandler is in bed when Ross busts through the door, excited about his upcoming wedding. Ross leaves and then Monica appears from under the covers. The audience goes crazy and after her scripted line, Courteney turns to Matthew and says, "OK, your turn."

Courteney says ... "He often did things like that. He was funny and he was kind."

In breaking her silence on MP's death, Courteney adds ... "I am so grateful for every moment I had with you Matty and I miss you every day."

Courteney's tribute comes on the heels of an emotional post from their fellow 'Friends' costar Matt LeBlanc ... with Matt saying, "The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life."

Remember ... Courteney, Matt, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer said goodbye to the actor at his funeral earlier this month.

Matthew's family also attended his funeral service, and we learned his casket was placed in a secluded area of the famous Forest Lawn cemetery in the Hollywood Hills ... next to the final resting places for other celebs like Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher.

TMZ broke the story ... Matthew was found unresponsive in his jacuzzi last month, and questions about the cause of death remain ... and they won't be answered for several more weeks, at least.

Matthew, we learned, also went to 'Friends' script writers back in the day and got them to cut a storyline where his character was supposed to cheat on Courteney's.

Matt LeBlanc is paying tribute to his late "Friends" costar, Matthew Perry ... calling the time they shared together the best of his entire life.

The actor shared his emotional thoughts Tuesday, saying, "It was an honor to share the stage with you and to call you my friend. I will always smile when I think of you and I'll never forget you. Never."

He continues, "Spread your wings and fly brother you're finally free. Much love." ... jokingly adding at the end, "I guess you're keeping the 20 bucks you owe me."

As we reported, Matt and Matthew's fellow "Friends" castmates -- Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, and David Schwimmer -- said goodbye to the actor at his funeral earlier this month.

The service looked incredibly solemn, following a week of the entire world in shock by Matthew's unexpected death.

We learned his casket was placed in a secluded area of Forest Lawn in the Hollywood Hills ... next to other actors like Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds.

Remember, Matthew was found unresponsive in his jacuzzi, but there are still a lot of unanswered questions ... ones that likely won't be answered for several more weeks, at least.

Matt LeBlanc está rindiendole homenaje a su difunto compañero de "Friends", Matthew Perry, calificando el tiempo que compartieron juntos como el mejor de toda su vida.

El actor compartió sus emotivos pensamientos el martes, diciendo: "Fue un honor compartir el escenario contigo y llamarte mi amigo. Siempre sonreiré cuando piense en ti y nunca te olvidaré. Jamás".

Y continúa: "Extiende tus alas y vuela hermano por fin eres libre. Con mucho amor". ... añadiendo en broma al final: "Supongo que te quedas con los 20 pavos que me debes".

Como ya informamos, los compañeros de reparto de "Friends" de Matt y Matthew: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow y David Schwimmer, se despidieron del actor en su funeral a principios de este mes.

El servicio parecía increíblemente solemne, después de una semana de todo el mundo en estado de shock por la inesperada muerte.

Nos enteramos de su ataúd fue colocado en una zona aislada de Forest Lawn en las colinas de Hollywood junto a otros actores como Carrie Fisher y Debbie Reynolds.

Recordemos que Matthew fue encontrado sin vida en su jacuzzi, pero todavía hay un montón de preguntas sin respuesta que probablemente no se responderán sino hasta varias semanas más.

Bart no se ha librado de la furia de su papá a pesar de las recientes palabras de Homero Simpson.

Parecía que Homero había pasado página, pero el cocreador James L. Brooks, le dijo a PEOPLE que nada va a cambiar, así es, Homero seguirá poniendo mano dura sobre Bart.

La noticia corrió rápidamente después de que se emitiera un episodio hace unas semanas en el que un nuevo vecino le decía a Homero que tenía un firme apretón de manos, a lo que Homero respondió: "¿Ves Marge? ¡Estrangular al chico ha dado sus frutos!". Pero luego se retractó, diciendo: "Solo bromeaba. Eso ya no lo hago".

Parecía que la corrección política podría haberse infiltrado en la producción, pero Brooks ha dejado las cosas claras, diciendo: "No piensen ni por un segundo que estamos cambiando algo".

Brooks reveló una ilustración de Homero con las manos en el cuello de Bart, mientras el niño que nunca envejece agarraba su smartphone mostrando una noticia que decía: "Simpsons: No más estrangulamientos".

Pero Brooks fue claro: "No se va a suavizar nada. Nada, nada, nada". Seguirá siendo estrangulado, si quieren usar ese horrible término. Seguirá siendo amado por su padre de una manera peculiar".

Marlon Wayans says his eldest child is transgender, and now identifies as male with a different name ... changes Marlon says took some getting used to on his part.

The comedian made the revelation on "The Breakfast Club" ... telling the crew that his new comedy special, "Rainbow Child," was going to tackle this exact topic, in hopes of helping other parents who have trans kids.

Marlon explained last week that 23-year-old Amai goes by Kai now ... and MW calls him his son. You can tell it's still fairly new, because he accidentally mis-genders Kai while discussing him.

It's pretty eye-opening, but it's clear Marlon has embraced the change with open arms -- although, he admits it's been a learning process ... and took quite a bit of education, on his part, to come around to love and acceptance.

As he explains here, Marlon was in "complete denial" for a while -- but now says he has nothing but unconditional love for Kai. It's unclear when exactly the transition happened -- but Marlon's been photographed with Kai and his other son Shawn in recent years.

Bart Simpson has not escaped cartoon discipline by choking at the hands of his papa ... despite Homer Simpson's words to the contrary.

It seemed Homer had turned a new leaf, but co-creator James L. Brooks told PEOPLE, nothin's gonna change ... Homer will continue to have a stranglehold on Bart.

Word spread quickly after an episode aired a few weeks back, where a new neighbor told Homer he had a firm handshake, to which Homer responded, "See Marge, strangling the boy has paid off!" But then he backtracked, saying, "Just kidding. I don't do that anymore."

It seemed the P.C. Police may have infiltrated the production, but Brooks has set the record straight, saying, "Don't think for a second we're changing anything."

Brooks revealed an illustration of Homer with his hands on Bart's neck, as the never-aging boy clutched his smartphone displaying a story that said, "Simpsons: No more strangling."

But Brooks was clear ... "Nothing's getting tamed. Nothing, nothing, nothing." He'll continue to be strangled—[if] you want to use that awful term for it. He'll continue to be loved by his father in a specific way."

Marlon Wayans dice que su hija mayor es transgénero y ahora se identifica como hombre. Marlon dice que le tomó un poco de tiempo acostumbrarse al cambio.

El comediante hizo la revelación en "The Breakfast Club", comentándole al equipo que su nuevo especial de comedia, "Rainbow Child", iba a abordar este tema, con la esperanza de ayudar a otros padres que tienen hijos trans.

Marlon explicó la semana pasada que Amai, de 23 años de edad, ahora será Kai y Marlon le llama su hijo. Se puede decir que todavía es algo bastante nuevo, porque accidentalmente se equivoca de género mientras habla de él.

Esto bastante revelador, pero está claro que Marlon ha abrazado el cambio con los brazos abiertos, aunque admite que ha sido un proceso de aprendizaje y tomó un poco de tiempo por su parte llegar a entenderlo y aceptarlo.

Como explica aquí, Marlon estuvo en "negación completa" por un tiempo, pero ahora dice que no tiene nada más que amor incondicional por Kai. No está claro cuándo ocurrió exactamente la transición, pero Marlon ha sido fotografiado con Kai y su otro hijo Shawn en los últimos años.

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