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Kourtney Kardashian says school might be out forever for her kids ... 'cause she says she's out on traditional schooling -- truly questioning if there's really even point to it all.

The reality television star sat down with her sister, Khloé Kardashian, on her podcast "Khloé in Wonder Land" ... and, she says she believes challenging conformity is the only way to live authentically.

And, this applies to every aspect of her life, Kourtney explains ... including challenging traditional ideas of school for her four kids.

George Wendt, famous for his starring role in the long-running NBC sitcom "Cheers," is dead.

Family sources tell TMZ ... he died early Tuesday morning, passing peacefully in his sleep at his home.

The official cause of death is unclear.

George's family is remembering him as "a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him" ... and they say he will be missed forever.

"90 Day Fiance" star Ben Rathbun is dead ... TMZ has confirmed.

Ben died Monday morning at his home in Greencastle, Indiana, where he was surrounded by his family ... according to a family source.

We're told Ben had stage 4 stomach cancer and he had been battling the disease since the end of last year, when he was diagnosed.

Kim Kardashian shot up the ranks in Hollywood -- from Paris Hilton's assistant to reality television star and mogul ... and, we've got a video to show ya how she did it.

Kardashian first started gaining fame in the mid-2000s ... working for Paris, running the boutique Dash with her sister Kourtney and Khloé -- and partying the nights away in Los Angeles.

Her 2007 sex tape with Ray J launched her into international recognition ... and, helped her land her own reality television show with her family -- "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."

Several cast members from HBO's acclaimed series "The Wire" are admitting they really had to watch their backs when they had to walk through the garden ... those Baltimore rats were the real criminals!!!

On Friday, "The Breakfast Club" celebrated the show's 23rd anniversary with Tray Chaney, who played Poot; Anwan "Big G" Glover, who played Slim Charles; Hassan Johnson, who played Wee-Bey Brice; and J.D. Williams, who played Bodie Broadus.

The crew shared vivid memories of their time on set, including always having to fend off city rodents during scenes.

Mark Cuban is swimming away from the tank ... 'cause after 14 years, his final "Shark Tank" episode airs Friday night.

The businessman and television personality bid farewell to the hit ABC series on X Thursday, noting he will "miss it" but that it's "time to move on."

MC first appeared on the entrepreneurial reality show in 2011 as a guest panelist before officially joining in 2012 ... and he has been a staple ever since.

Jane Bright, a fan favorite from "Survivor: Nicaragua," is dead.

The reality TV show contestant was found dead in her home Thursday ... according to a social media post from her daughter, Ashley Hammett.

The cause of death is unclear.

Tyler Henry's recovering from surgery to deal with a brain tumor ... announcing he's on the mend -- and, this isn't his first time dealing with difficulties like this.

The celebrity medium shared the news on Instagram Wednesday ... posting a photo of himself lying in a hospital bed -- a small smile on his face after the tiring ordeal.

Henry says he was diagnosed with a colloid tumor in the center of his brain ... adding most of the tumor had been removed during the procedure.

American actress Vanessa Baden was only 10 years old when she first starting playing Kyra -- the Kel crushing and sassy little sister of Kenan in the '90s Nickelodeon show "Kenan & Kel."

Vanessa was part of an ensemble cast including Kel Mitchell as the chill and clumsy high school student, Kel, Kenan Thompson as the confident and smart (high schooler) and part-time grocery store worker, Kenan, and Teal Marchande as Kenan's loving and patient mother, Sheryl.

Vanessa was also also a child star on Nickelodeon's "Gullah Gullah Island" from 1994-1998.

JoJo Siwa’s "Celebrity Big Brother" stint came with its fair share of controversy -- courtesy of some offensive remarks from Mickey Rourke -- and she hasn't heard from him since the show wrapped.

Photogs caught up with the "Dance Moms" alum in NYC, where she joked that Mickey had probably forgotten who she is by now.

The actor agreed to leave 'CBB' over his inappropriate behavior and language on the show, including homophobic remarks directed at JoJo.

"RuPaul's Drag Race" star Valentina Xunaxi has declared herself a transgender woman -- revealing that she has been transitioning privately "for some time now."

The Season 9 "Miss Congeniality" winner took to her Insta to share the news -- which she admits she felt pressure to do along the way.

This announcement falls on Valentina's 34th birthday, and it's all love and support in the comments ... as the first cohost for "Drag Race México" also welcomes "protection" from her fans -- and she's received support and well wishes from fellow drag queens as well.

Jerry Seinfeld's never been one to hide where he stands -- and he doubled down hard on his support for Israel by coldly mocking a pro-Palestine protester who confronted him.

Take a look at this clip obtained by TMZ -- the comedian, who is Jewish, was making his way to a waiting car when an activist shouted "Free Palestine" -- a heavily charged call for action ... and Jerry’s response? He laughed right in the protester’s face.

When the activist accused him of supporting the genocide of babies in Gaza, Jerry didn't skip a beat -- he carried on laughing, mockingly pointing at the woman -- who was off-camera -- and said, "Only you."

Farrah Abraham is making it loud and clear -- she ain't heading back to her "Teen Mom" roots, telling TMZ it’s because she’s too pricey for the network to afford.

We caught up with Farrah, and she made it crystal clear -- Paramount just doesn’t have the budget to bring her back, so she has to respect her time and look out for her child.

Catch the clip -- Farrah goes deep, saying at the end of the day it’s not really her fault she’s not returning, so fans can stop bombarding her with questions about her returning to the show.

Kylie Jenner’s serving up more heat -- this time slipping into a gold bikini to keep the Turks and Caicos vibes going strong. And yep, you guessed it ... she looks real good doing it!

That metallic gold two-piece was doing Kylie all the right favors -- showing off her killer curves with a keyhole, asymmetrical neckline that put her cleavage and that beach body on full display.

The gold bikini wasn’t just flattering -- it was boosting that glow, too. Kylie looked set on leveling up her tan as she camped out beachside with her bestie, soaking up every golden ray.

Kim Kardashian's suited up as a hotshot lawyer in the first trailer for the new legal drama "All's Fair" -- and coincidentally, it's dropped the same day she took the stand in the infamous Paris robbery case.

The lawyer-in-training slips right into character as powerhouse divorce attorney Allura Grant in the trailer, which was released Tuesday at Disney's Upfronts -- with Naomi Watts and Niecy Nash rounding out the fierce all-female law firm taking on a male-dominated field.

The trailer screams classic Ryan Murphy -- kinda campy, artsy visuals, killer outfits, and drama for days -- both in the courtroom and the characters' personal, romantic lives.

Filming for ABC's reality show "Bachelor In Paradise" has officially commenced -- bringing back familiar faces, host Jesse Palmer, bartender Wells Adams, and throwin' former "Bachelorette" Hannah Brown behind the bar as a new addition 🍹!

For the first time ever, the cameras moved from the OG Mexico location and picked up in a new hot spot -- Costa Rica!

Per social media, it looks like Palmer, Adams and Brown are havin' a hell of a time!