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Canadian actress Bre Blair was just a teenager when she became known for playing Stacey McGill -- the 13-year-old babysitter and math whiz -- in the timeless 1995 family film "The Baby-Sitters Club."

Bre was part of an ensemble cast including Stacy Linn Ramsower as the creative girl who loves reading, Mallory Pike, Rachael Leigh Cook as the organized one with the best handwriting in the club, Mary Anne and Tricia Joe as the stylish and fearless friend who loves drawing, Claudia.

After "The Baby-Sitters Club, Blair was on an episode of "The O.C." and "Grey's Anatomy."

Jocelyn Wildenstein, often called the "Catwoman" for her feline-centric plastic surgery, was ready to give fans a glimpse into her eccentric life before her death ... as she filmed a new reality show, TMZ has learned.

Production sources tell TMZ … Jocelyn got in front of the camera for a new reality project about a year ago -- though, the series is currently in limbo as it's yet to land a home.

There are several ominous connections between the New Orleans terror attack on Bourbon Street and the Tesla that exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Vegas.

Both the Vegas Tesla and the pick up truck in New Orleans were rented by the same car-sharing company, Turo. And 3 detonating devices were found in New Orleans -- one in the pickup truck and 2 nearby -- it appears there are similarities to the detonating device in the Tesla.

4:05 PM PT -- President Biden confirmed, just hours before the attack, Jabbar made a series of recordings in which he pledged his allegiance to ISIS and expressed his desire to kill.

Authorities now say the terrorist who killed at least 15 people and injured dozens more by plowing his truck through a huge crowd of New Orleans revelers had help ... and the accomplices are still on the loose.

42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar was killed in a shootout during the attack on the famed Bourbon Street. CNN obtained surveillance video of his pickup truck as Jabbar maneuvered it around a police car and then sped up into the crowd. A large poll is attached to the back of the truck.

The FBI is reportedly on the hunt for 3 men and 1 woman who were caught on surveillance video apparently planting explosives. They have not been apprehended.

Former college football standout Tiger Bech was killed in the New Orleans terrorist attack early Wednesday morning, his brother announced. He was just 27 years old.

Bech -- an all-conference kick returner for the Princeton Tigers -- was in New Orleans for the holiday when he was struck by the pickup truck that drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street around 3:15 AM local time.

He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was held on life support until his family arrived at the facility, according to local outlets.

Internet personality Jimmy Donaldson, best known for his YouTube alter-ego MrBeast, is ready for the biggest collaboration of his life ... he's engaged to content creator Thea Booysen.

The YouTube star confirmed his major relationship update on Instagram Wednesday, where he shared a number of pictures from his Christmas Day proposal.

In the upload, MrBeast is seen getting down on one knee and presenting Thea, his girlfriend of over 2 years, with a sparkling diamond.

A Former wife of Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the terrorist at the center of the New Year attack in New Orleans, is in disbelief ... but recounts a marriage she says was "abusive" -- and this is a different wife from the one who got a restraining order against him.

The ex-wife, Tiera, tells TMZ … she was married to Shamsud-Din for about 5 years before they divorced in 2016. She says their union was unhappy, saying Shamsud-Din abused her ... though she would not get specific.

Still, Tiera tells us she didn't think he was capable of mass murder and had no clue how such hatred washed over him.

Hollywood's brightest stars made sure to bid adieu to 2024 on New Year's Eve ... some by partying hard -- while others kept their loved ones close.

Check it out ... Kanye West and Bianca Censori looked happier than ever closing out the year, smiling wide in a mirror pic featuring Mr. and Mrs. West. For the festive occasion, the rapper donned an all-white outfit, which was the perfect opposite of his wife New Year's Eve look -- an all-black bodysuit and sheer dark tights.

Selena Gomez and new fiancé Benny Blanco also appeared to be on cloud nine as 2024 came to a close. The former Disney Channel star dropped a number of photos of herself and Benny cuddling up close on Instagram ... with the music producer placing a smooch on her hand in one sweet shot.

The Sugar Bowl -- one of the most anticipated football games of the year -- has been postponed twenty-four hours after a horrific New Year's Day attack left scores dead in the city of New Orleans, the location of the big CFB quarterfinal tilt.

Jeff Hundley, CEO of the Sugar Bowl, announced Wednesday morning that the football game between 2-seeded University of Georgia and 7-seeded Notre Dame University would kick off Thursday night just before 8 PM local time, instead of Wednesday night as planned, after consulting with the teams, TV network, and others.

"All parties and all agree that it's in the best in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game for 24 hours," Hundley said.

Swiss-born New York socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein, often referred to in the media as 'Catwoman' due to her surgically enhanced cat-like features, has died at the age of 84.

Paris Match reports Wildenstein passed away in a Parisian palace on Tuesday in Paris from a pulmonary embolism.

Wildenstein -- famous for her dramatic feline-like cosmetic transformation -- married billionaire art dealer Alec Wildenstein in 1978, and their subsequent divorce in 1999 was widely publicized.

LeBron James' son, Bryce, is taking his talents to Tucson -- the 17-year-old high school star just announced he's committed to the Arizona Wildcats basketball program!!

Bryce shared the news on his social media pages just minutes ago ... saying he's all-in on his decision.

"100%committed," Bryce said alongside a few emojis to represent the school's "Bear Down" rally cry and an edited photo of himself in an Arizona uniform.

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New year, new you! Stay on track with your fitness resolutions with the help of some new at-home workout equipment. You won't have to worry about trekking to the gym multiple times a week when you have everything you need in the comfort of your own home.

From exercise bikes and dumbbell sets to portable treadmills and yoga mats, we've got everything you need to reach your goals in 2025!

Kick off the New Year with a cycling class right from the comfort of your own home with the Peloton Indoor Exercise Bike!

It is going to be quite the New Year for Gypsy Rose Blanchard ... who is now a new momma!

Gypsy and partner Ken Urker tell TMZ ... she gave birth Dec 28 in Louisiana to Aurora Urker ... and that exact date just so happens to be on the one-year anniversary of Gypsy’s prison release date.

Ken added ... "Aurora is healthy and we are so happy."

Meghan Markle is looking for a fresh start on social media heading into 2025 ... the Duchess of Sussex has made her official return to Instagram.

Check it out ... the "Suits" alum dropped her own account on the picture-sharing platform on New Year's Day after previously exiting the app before marrying Prince Harry and joining the British royal family in 2018.

However, years after her and Harry's infamous "Megxit," it looks as though Meghan is ready to reconnect with her fans online ... and has already posted her first upload.

Diplo was trippin’ — literally — during a CNN interview to ring in 2025 — and his back and forth with hosts Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper was one for the history books.

The famous DJ made a virtual appearance on CNN’s "New Year’s Eve Live" with Andy and Anderson who were standing alongside each other in Times Square waiting for the ball to drop.

Check out the video … Andy kicked things off by asking Diplo about the most conventional place where he had done LSD.

Matthew Stafford is pulling out all the stops to make sure he's not the next athlete targeted in the recent string of burglaries -- TMZ Sports is told the Rams quarterback invited police officers and NFL security to inspect his L.A. area home for any potential weak spots.

Law enforcement sources tell us league staffers and cops met at the Super Bowl champ's residence this month to scope out his current setup ... and provided tips and safety measures on what his family can do further to deter crooks from targeting his pad.

While Stafford himself was not present, we're told the NFL specifically asked the cops about the South American burglary crews believed to be behind all the hits ... as well as how they can work together to make it more difficult for the criminals to execute their operation.