Guess Who This Christmas Sweetie Turned Into!

Before this wickedly cool kid turned into an a-list celebrity -- touring around the world and hittin' the big screen -- she was just dressing up in her finest Dorothy costume, posing in front of the tree and singing Christmas carols all day and all night ...

Growing up in Boca Raton, Florida she enjoyed dancing, acting and singing from a young age. She's entertained on the big stage for over a decade, but perhaps her biggest dream came true, recently starring as the popular girl in town!

Need one more clue? "Santa Tell Me!"

Can you guess who this Christmas sweetie is?

Kardashian-Jenner Christmas Family Photos ... Throwback Thursday!

It's Christmas time, but make it "Kristmas! The Kardashian-Jenner crew never back down from a photo-op, especially when it comes to XMAS! Gather round for nostalgic throwback pics of Hollywood's hottest fam ... they sure have aged well!

TMZ did some digging and unwrapped some gems from back in the day -- Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Rob, Kendall and Kylie -- all showin' out in their festive 'fits!

Check out the hefty amount of stockings in this photo of Kendall and Kylie -- both sisters nailing their adorable poses in matching red zip-ups in front of the fireplace!

Here's a sweet snap of Rob and Khloe on Christmas morning, in matching pajamas and smiling with glee after opening their gifts.

Stroll down Candy Cane Lane with our gallery of throwback Kardashian-Jenner family photos!

GloRilla Back to School For Chiropractin'??? Nope, Donates $25K To Alma Mater!!!

GloRilla's amazing year didn't prevent her from giving back to her roots ... the "TGIF" rapper surprised students at her old high school in Memphis Wednesday afternoon -- with a chunky check for $25,000!!!

The 5-figure donation will benefit the school's new library space, giving both Melrose High students and the neighboring Orange Mound community access to the new tech.

Melrose High repaid the favor by renaming its library The Gloria H. Woods Media Center, uncharted territory for Glo's old stomping grounds.

Wisconsin School Shooting California Man Detained Allegedly Planned Coordinated Attack

Turns out the Wisconsin teen school shooter may have had a partner in crime -- a California man has been detained for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a government building in a coordinated attack with her.

According to a gun violence restraining order obtained by San Diego's CBS 8, 20-year-old Carlsbad resident Alexander Paffendorf is accused of exchanging messages with Natalie Rupnow about opening fire at a local government building ... while she attacked the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison on Monday.

The emergency restraining order from the Carlsbad Police Department states, "During an FBI interview, Paffendorf admitted to the FBI agents that he told Rupnow that he would arm himself with explosives and a gun and that he would target a government building."

Guess Who This Christmas Kid Turned Into!

Before this cute kid in his winter white outfit turned into an actor and talk show host, he was just riding his lil' pony around the Christmas tree and dancing around the house with his two siblings.

Perhaps you'd recall seeing him in "The Great Raid" with James Franco and Benjamin Bratt, but his most known role was playing Mateo on a popular soap opera.

When he's not workin' his good looks on a morning talk show, he enjoys working out and hanging with his kiddos.

Need one more clue? Just ask Kelly!

Can you guess who this Christmas cutie is?

Wisconsin School Shooter First Photos Surface Online ... Show Her At Gun Range

Natalie Rupnow, the 15-year-old girl police identified as the Wisconsin school shooter who killed a student and a teacher in a deadly rampage, looks like she knew how to handle a firearm ... at least according to the first photos to surface of her online.

In one photo, shared on her father's Facebook page, you see Natalie at a gun range ... and she's aiming at a clay pigeon with a shotgun.

Natalie is wearing a shirt featuring the German rock band KMFDM ... which is interesting, because Columbine school shooter Eric Harris was super into the band.

Wisconsin School Shooting Terrified Students Recall Nightmare

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Terrified students at the Wisconsin school where 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow opened fire are now speaking out, recalling the fear they felt as the tragic event unfolded.

Check out the video -- one little boy bravely told CNN several people started crying during the chaos at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, WI, on Monday as they had to wait for the police to arrive ... before being escorted out of the school to the church.

Heartbreakingly, the boy added that he was super scared and just wanted to know why the shooter did what she did.

Wisconsin School Shooting 15-Year-Old Female Identified As Killer ... Second-Grade Teacher Phoned 911

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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.

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"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.

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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 It Was Tough Being A Child Star ... But Now Ranked On Spotify's Best RNB Of '24

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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.

Guess Who This Cutie Pie Turned Into!

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!

Can you guess who she is?

Scott Disick Big-Time Bday Gift For Son Mason ... Enjoy Your New Mercedes!!!

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 Poses With Kid's Kelce Blanket ... During Hospital Visit

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 Help Find My Daughter ... I Got Full Custody But Mother Took Off With Her

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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 Stop Child Abuse Bill Passes U.S. Senate Unanimous Vote

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.

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

Guess Who This Smiling Kid Turned Into!

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!"

Can you guess who she is?

Guess Who This Lil' Cowboy Turned Into!

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!"

Can you guess who he is?