Meghan Markle I Miss My Kids on Mother's Day ... Happy to Be in Motherland

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MOTHER'S DAY IN THE MOTHERLAND
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Meghan Markle was away from home on Mother's Day -- wrapping up her trip in Africa with  Prince Harry ... but longing for her children on the holiday, 'cause she said as much.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent their last day in Nigeria Sunday at an event at the Lagos State Government House -- and where she got on the mic at one point and addressed a crowd ... thanking them for welcoming her and Harry with open arms.

She also acknowledged the fact she wasn't with her kids -- Archie and Lilibet -- for the holiday ... but then said Nigeria wasn't a bad consolation, calling it the motherland.

EMERGENCY PLANE LANDING TENSE TOUCHDOWN IN AUSTRALIA ... Without Landing Gear!!!

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CRISIS AVERTED
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Look Ma, no wheels ... is not what any pilot wants to say, but it happened in Australia when the landing gear failed on this plane, forcing a daring landing that everyone walked away from without a scratch.

Check out the heart-pounding footage ... the Beach B-200 Super King plane approaches the runway without its landing gear activated, all thanks to a mechanical glitch -- and as you can see, it's super dramatic.

The pilot had to put the plane down flat on its belly, while also making sure the propellers didn't slam into the ground. It's kinda like Capt. Sully and the "Miracle on the Hudson" ... just on land, and a much smaller aircraft.

Steve Buscemi Sporting Shiner Post-Attack ... Nearly a Week Later

Steve Buscemi is still healing after getting randomly attacked in New York last week -- the remnants of which are still visible ... including a black eye.

The actor was out and about in the Big Apple Saturday -- the first time he'd been seen in public since word of the ambush came down yesterday from his team ... and yes, the guy's rockin' a shiner on his left eye, which is where he's reported to have been hit.

As you can see ... he's got a pair of glasses on, and while the left side might look be a darker shade of lens -- that's not the case ... as the right side is totally clear.

KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN SPOILED BY TRAVis FOR MOTHER'S DAY ... First with Baby Rocky

Kourtney Kardashian hit the Mother's Day jackpot 'cause her hubby, Travis Barker, showered with her love on the big day -- her first since welcoming their son Rocky in November.

The Blink-182 drummer pulled out all the stops gifting Kourt an extravagant floral display that lined her foyer ... and let's not forget his heartfelt IG tribute, where he dubbed her his best friend and partner.

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Travis shared a bunch of snaps of KK cradling Rocky, and also tossed in a pic of them cuddling together for good measure.

King Charles Lost Sense of Taste Amid Cancer Treatment

King Charles says he lost his ability to taste as he continues to battle cancer -- and based on how he ended up revealing this ... it might give some insight into his treatment.

His Royal Highness was visiting the Army Flying Museum in South East England -- with Prince William tagging along -- where he spoke to a vet named Aaron Mapplebeck ... who said he'd lost his sense of taste while undergoing chemotherapy for testicular cancer.

As it turns out ... this has happened to Charles too -- 'cause he said as much in response to the guy ... although, it doesn't sound like he elaborated much beyond that.

Tyson Fury's Dad Headbutts Usyk Team Member ... Wild, Bloody Scrap

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Tyson Fury's dad just went ballistic leading up to this weekend's big fight ... with John headbutting a member of Oleksandr Usyk's crew -- resulting in a bloody mess.

Fury and Usyk are slated to face off in Saudi Arabia on Saturday ... but the Gypsy King's pops couldn't leave the violence to the two boxers when their camps crossed paths on Monday.

The wild altercation broke out minutes ago ... with "Fury" and "Usyk" chants ringing throughout the room as John approached the Ukrainian fighter's group.

Jennifer Lawrence Mike Pence Wins ... 'Weirdest D***' Award!!!

Jennifer Lawrence is jabbing at Vice President Mike Pence over his views on the LGBTQ community, but did say he should take home an award ... although this isn't one for the mantle.

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The Oscar-winning actress stepped up to a podium at the GLAAD Media Awards to announce that country music star Orville Peck was this year's winner of the Vito Russo Award -- but, she had to get off a few jokes first ... one aimed directly at Pence's stance on conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth.

Jennifer opened by telling the audience -- which included Jennifer Hudson, Uma Thurman and Don Lemon -- she “loved seeing so many humans who can top their field while still power bottoming."

Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Don't It Always Seem to Go ... Taxi Ride on Mother's Day!!!

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were feeling nostalgic in the Big Apple this weekend for Mother's Day -- hitting the town looking damn good ... and then getting into this oldie-but-goodie.

The couple went out Sunday night in NYC for what looks to have been a parents-only date night ... and aside from the fashion statement they were making while stepping out -- par for the course, really -- they also made a splash with their sweet ride ... an old-school taxi.

Take a look ... RiRi and Rocky boarded a big yellow cab that looks like it's out of the 1970s -- with the checkered bordering and everything. It's like Bob De Niro was picking them up!

Halle Berry Bares It All In Mother's Day Snap ... Check Out My Sexy Rump

Halle Berry took Mother's Day to the sexiest extremes ... she stripped completely naked to show the world her beautiful bod -- and butt!

Indeed, the actress bared it all in a photo posted Sunday by her boyfriend Van Hunt on his Instagram page -- and nothing was left to the imagination.

Gotta say Halle has never looked better while posing nude on a bedroom balcony with her shapely rump pressed against the metal grill design. You can also catch her breast as she stares into the camera while holding the railing with both hands.

Ex-Soccer Star Eric Wynalda Named in Battery Report ... Video of Alleged Altercation

Eric Wynalda -- a former soccer star for the U.S. Men's National Team -- has been named in a battery report involving a teenager ... but we're hearing he's calling BS on the claims.

Per a Vegas police report, obtained by TMZ, Wynalda -- who was coaching his son's club team in a recent tournament -- allegedly exchanged words with a player on the other team ... who claimed to cops that Wynalda called him a "bitch," insulted his mom and more.

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The player told police he and the coach got face-to-face and he (meaning the kid) ended up shoving the coach ... which led to a fight breaking out between the two sides. The teenager alleges he got scratched amid all this ... but said he wasn't sure if it was EW or the players.

Matthew Lawrence No 'Doubtfire' Reboot W/out Robin ... But a Documentary???

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Matthew Lawrence is weighing in on the possibility of a "Mrs. Doubtfire" reboot ... and, he's confirming he's keeping an open mind about future projects.

We caught up with Matthew and his brothers, Joey and Andrew, in L.A. this week, where the former child star told us it's unlikely a reboot will happen following Robin Williams' death.

Matthew, who played one of Robin's kids in the original, added ... "Without Robin, I don't think that movie is possible. In 2014, they were talking about it ... and everybody was kind of buzzing about it."

Dorit Kemsley Fires Back At Paul Questions ... 'S*** Happens'

Dorit Kemsley isn't in the mood to answer questions about her relationship ... firing back at one inquisitive fan -- and using a common explanation for what went wrong.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star posted the announcement of her split from her husband Paul to Instagram, and tons of people asked questions in the comments -- including one user who wrote, "wait i thought y’all were stronger than ever?"

Unclear if the fan meant it as a dig or a real question ... but, DK seemingly didn't take too kindly to the phrasing, firing back, "we were. S*** happens. It’s called life- try it sometime. One day at a time."

Mac McClung Gets Full Arm Sleeve Tattoo ... Former High School, Butterfly, & More

Mac McClung's vert may be just a smidge less next dunk contest ... 'cause the high-flying hooper just got his whole arm tatted in NYC!

TMZ Sports has learned the 25-year-old guard hit up tattoo artist Michelle Santana out in SoHo after peeping some of her work on social media.

We're told McClung wanted an arm sleeve with sentimental meaning ... so the two got together at Bang Bang Tattoo and created a showpiece.

Eva Longoria Mobilizing Latinas For Biden-Harris ... Emphasis on Beating Trump

Eva Longoria's getting political ... organizing an event aimed at mobilizing Arizona's Latina vote for the Biden-Harris campaign -- and, focusing on an old enemy to do it.

The Biden-Harris campaign tells TMZ ... the actress-director's holding an event in Phoenix on Monday where she plans on speaking to moms and young Latinas about the importance of voting -- specifically, voting for JB and KH to keep the White House.

We're told the event will place a particular emphasis on stopping Donald Trump, who the campaign says has demonized Latinos throughout his political career and is pursuing an agenda that would be particularly devastating for Latinas and their families.

Kylie vs. Kendall Jenner Hot Sisters Selfies Who'd You Rather?!

Kylie Jenner and her supermodel sister Kendall Jenner made quite the splash on social media when they puckered up for some pictures and shared the sibling selfies on Instagram.

The Calabasas locals are bosses of more than a fishy-faced photo … Kendall pours it out in the business world with her 818 Tequila brand ... while her lil’ sister Kylie sprang to billionaire status with her self-titled cosmetics brands, and also launched her Sprinter vodka sodas.

'Curly Sue' 'Memba Her?!

At just 9 years old, American entertainer Alisan Porter skyrocketed to stardom after playing the role of the brave and tough, Curly Sue -- who lost everything including her mother and her home -- in the comedy drama movie "Curly Sue" back in 1991.

Alisan played opposite of Jim Belushi who took in Curly Sue when she was an orphaned baby, Bill and Kelly Lynch who plays the wealthy divorce lawyer, Grey.

When she auditioned for the "The Voice," she not only wowed former judge Christina Aguilera -- but she won over the world, winning the competition back in 2016!

Guess what she looks like now in her 40s!