Guess Who This Country Kid Turned Into!
Before this little cowgirl was riding her high horse into the music industry, she was just another country kid shouting 'yeehaw' while growing up in Golden, Texas.
This little lady has made quite her mark with her award-winning talent and country-pop tunes ... she's won an astonishing amount of Grammy Awards in the short span of her career and has played for huge audiences at festivals including Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
She just recently released her newest studio record which was accompanied by a visual album that featured many noteworthy celebrities.
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Ex-UFC Champ Frank Mir Rousey Inspired My Daughter To Become An MMA Fighter
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Frank Mir's daughter Isabella is an MMA fighter ... but it wasn't (only) her former UFC champion dad who inspired her to fight in a locked cage -- that honor belongs to Ronda Rousey.
TMZ Sports spoke to Frank about his 18-year-old daughter ... and while he admits to initially being hesitant to see his girl fight, he says he rather help her win, as opposed to simply being a spectator.
"She loves it. She wants to do it. I said a long time ago, I'd rather be the captain of the ship than be watching from the shoreline."
FYI, Bella is 2-0 in the cage. She had her first pro fight in 2020. She's also a badass wrestler who routinely beat boys in high school. Bella also won the SMC Girls Folkstyle National Wrestling Championships earlier this year.
Mir says years ago neither he nor his daughter believed there was a path to becoming a UFC fighter for a woman ... but Frank says that changed when Ronda burst on the scene.
Of course, Rousey was the female fighter who changed Dana White's mind ... after the UFC prez once vowed women wouldn't fight in his organization.
But, Ronda made her UFC debut in 2013 and became a global superstar ... inspiring many young girls along the way, including Bella.
Mir's daughter might be a pro fighter, but he isn't done in the cage, despite being 42 years old.
Frank, who once beat Brock Lesnar, is fighting boxer Kubrat Pulev Saturday night in Triller's new Triad Combat organization ... where MMA fighters and boxers will fight in a triangular-shaped ring.
We also talked to Rampage Jackson, captain of Mir's MMA team. He's been locked in a war of words with Shannon Briggs, the boxing team captain.
Judging by Quinton's verbal assault of Cannon, this is a beef that isn't ending anytime soon.
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Channing Tatum Who Wants My Kid's Lemonade ... Zooey Deschanel Does!!!
Channing Tatum is logging some quality time with his daughter ... selling lemonade by the side of the road and serving a very famous customer in Zooey Deschanel!!!
The "Magic Mike" star helped his little girl, Everly, open a lemonade stand Friday in Los Angeles ... wrangling in customers with some homemade signs and balloons.
Channing and Everly, who he shares with estranged wife Jenna Dewan, are calling the pop-up stand Evie's Lemies ... and daddy was dancing around and twirling their painted yellow and purple sign.
The dude's got skills ... Channing's sign-twirling looks like it caught Zooey's eye ... the actress stopped by for some fresh lemonade with her boyfriend, "Property Brothers" star Jonathan Scott.
TMZ broke the story ... Channing and Jenna finally worked out a parenting schedule in February 2020, putting an end to one of the nastier parts of their divorce, and they alternate holidays.
Jenna had Everly on Thanksgiving, and now Channing's getting his turn for some family fun.
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Guess Who This Football Fella Turned Into!
Before this football fella was one of the top country artists of his time, he was just another ballin' boy getting ready to score a touchdown in Delhi, Louisiana.
This sporty star has had a very long and impressive career ... which has spanned over 30 years with over half of his 16 albums reaching the top of the charts. A talented singer, producer, and musician, you can see him performing his hit songs all over -- he's even headlined Stagecoach in the past.
Now, he has three cute kids of his own in which he shares with a fellow beloved country singer.
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Guess Who This Blue-Eyed Baby Turned Into!
Before this blue-eyed baby was shining on the silver screen, she was just another blonde beauty growing up in Los Angeles, California.
This smiling sweetheart stepped into the spotlight with a breakout role along with an ensemble of sisters finding their way in the world. Soon after, her career launched into stardom as she scored a reoccurring role on a widely popular television series based on a scandalous book series.
As one half of a lovable Hollywood couple, she's made headlines for her hilarious antics with her famous husband with whom she shares three children.
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Bronny James Loses Free-Throw Challenge To TikTokker ... Forced To Give Up Kicks
Bronny James was forced to give up his sick kicks over the weekend ... and it's all 'cause he lost a free-throw competition to a TikTokker.
For real.
Here's the deal ... LeBron James' oldest son entered into a bet with rising TikTok star "NeverMissAllie" -- agreeing to hand over the sneakers off his feet if he made fewer shots than the social media expert.
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And, after Allie made nine of her 10 attempts ... Bronny stepped to the line -- and folded.
Check out the footage the TikTokker posted over the weekend ... the Sierra Canyon standout missed two of his first six shots, and when Allie gave him another chance, he still missed another one just three shots later.
Allie -- who has over half a million TikTok followers -- then promptly took Bronny's shoes ... which had to be a tough pill for the teenager to swallow, considering they appear to be Jordan 1 Union Los Angeles Blue Toes, which run for about $2,000 on resale sites.
To his credit, Bronny was a good sport about it all ... and gave Allie props for the sharpshooting.
In the meantime, think Papa James could come through with a replacement pair of the Nikes?
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Guess Who This Barber Boy Turned Into!
Before this barber boy was rocking out on some of the biggest tours in the world, he was just another cute kid getting his haircut in Wilmette, Illinois.
This haircut cutie has been showing off his musical chops to fans for nearly two decades with his punk sound and hard-core band. Some of their popular songs have made history by making audiences dance and dance again ... with no signs of stopping, he just might save rock and roll!
Now, with three children of his own, this talented artist is still very involved with music and activism.
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Kingston Rossdale 'Memba Him?!
Los Angeles local Kingston Rossdale has spent his life in the bright lights of Hollywood -- complete with a bleached out mohawk, super stylish vintage clothes -- as the firstborn boy to the then rock and roll royalty Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale.
Kingston is the oldest of Gwen and Gavin's punk-rock runts ... he has two other celebrity spawn siblings including his 13-year-old brother Zuma Rossdale and the littlest of the cool kin 7-year-old Apollo Rossdale.
Kingston continues to live his best life as an L.A. staple and budding artist.
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Guess Who This Grinning Little Girl Turned Into!
Before this happy girl was one of the funniest females on television, she was just another kid flashing a smile for the camera in East Cleveland, Ohio.
This cute kid has gained tons of acting experience with her features on popular comedy series ... but it wasn't until she scored a reoccurring role in a college-set satire that she became a familiar face to audiences all over.
Ever since the successful sitcom ended in 2015, she has made her rounds with iconic characters ... such as an Emmy-nominated guest spot on "A Black Lady Sketch Show."
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Guess Who This Rosy Runt Turned Into!
Before this blushing beauty was smacking down her opponents in the ring, she was just another rosy runt ready for her close-up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
This little lady is best known for being a fierce fighter and an epic threat to anyone facing her in the WWE ring. As the daughter of a famous Hall of Fame wrestler, she followed in her father's footsteps and has won numerous noteworthy titles.
Also, you can watch this athlete in all the behind-the-scenes drama on a reality show alongside fellow female WWE superstars, Nikki Bella and Brie Bella.
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Ex-NBA Player Corey Benjamin Daughter Socked Two Girls ... Weeks Before Viral Sucker Punch
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The daughter of ex-NBA player Corey Benjamin was involved in another on-court fight just weeks before her viral sucker punch ... new video, obtained by TMZ Sports, shows.
The violent altercation went down in mid-September in Del Amo, Calif. -- just two months before she sucker punched a girl during a youth basketball game near Anaheim last weekend.
In the footage, you can see the teenager was jockeying with another girl to try to gain position inside the key ... when she suddenly snapped.
Video shows Benjamin's daughter threw several punches at the girl -- before sprinting toward another girl on the court and throwing even more haymakers.
We're told officials later hit her with an indefinite ban from the venue over the altercation.
You'll recall, Benjamin's daughter was hit with a similar punishment following her actions during a game this past Saturday.
In that incident, the girl laid out her opponent after she felt she was fouled on a jump shot. The mother of the teenager who was punched tells us she has filed a criminal report against Benjamin's daughter over it all.
Benjamin has issued an apology over his daughter's actions, telling NBC L.A. this week, "As a father, I'm shocked and disappointed at my daughter's behavior as this is not a reflection of the values and standards that my family holds. Nor does it exemplify the values, character and spirit of sportsmanship that the game of basketball requires."
"My daughter made a mistake," Benjamin continued. "One that she will need to make right. I am committed to getting my daughter any help she may need and support her in taking accountability for her conduct."
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Adam Abdul-Jabbar Kareem's Son Sentenced To Jail .... For Stabbing Neighbor
Adam Abdul-Jabbar, the son of NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, has just been sentenced to jail ... after pleading guilty in the stabbing of his neighbor.
Adam -- who had been accused of slamming a blade through the head of a man after the two had quarreled over trash cans in 2020 -- entered guilty pleas to four total charges, including two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, at a hearing earlier this week.
Adam had been facing YEARS behind bars over the charges ... but the judge sentenced him to just 180 days in jail -- and also hit him with two years probation.
Prosecutors said afterward they were furious with the sentence, claiming the punishment did not fit the crime -- and adding that there's a chance Adam could ultimately serve his sentence as home confinement.
"This slap on the wrist is an absolute miscarriage of justice,” Orange County D.A. Todd Spitzer said in a statement to TMZ Sports. "The Orange County District Attorney’s Office vehemently objected ... because we believe the complete disregard for human life over a dispute over trashcans is so egregious it warranted prison time."
As we previously reported, Adam and then-60-year-old Raymond Windsor got into an altercation in June 2020 in Southern California after Windsor had urged the 29-year-old to help an elderly woman with bringing in trash cans.
Prosecutors say Adam was so furious with Windsor, he stabbed his neighbor multiple times in the head, neck, back and side.
In a civil lawsuit filed by Windsor against Adam, Windsor claimed he nearly died from his injuries.
"The victim in this case has not only suffered serious physical issues, he is suffering from the trauma of having to relive this violent attack every day he walks out into his front yard," Spitzer said. "This is nothing short of appalling."
Adam's scheduled to report to jail in January.
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Guess Who This Gorgeous Girl Turned Into!
Before this smiling sweetheart was bringing the funny to audiences everywhere, she was just another dolled-up darling growing up in Inglewood, California.
This beautiful baby made her mark on the scene with her hilarious stand-up material and her kooky characters on television. With a passion for activism, this well-versed comedian has always been known to speak her mind ... which is why she has also been a great addition as one of the co-hosts on "The Real."
Also, as the final episodes air this month, you can spot this actress in an HBO show set in her hometown.
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Guess Who This Mini Musician Turned Into!
Before this cute kid was coming out on top in the championships of music, he was just another mini-man posing for his school photo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
This grinning guy launched into the industry when he was chosen as XXL's Freshman Class all the way back in 2011. He's encountered lots of wins & losses throughout his decade-long career including a Billboard Music Award for Top Rap Album and his famous feuds with noteworthy celebrities like Drake. However, now their beef has gone bad.
For the past few years, this talented artist has been publicly fighting for criminal justice reform.
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Kenyon Martin Melo Playing My Son Was Dope ... Testament To Longevity!!!
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Ex-NBA star Kenyon Martin says watching Carmelo Anthony play against his son, Kenyon Martin Jr., was dope -- telling TMZ Sports it's a testament to Melo's longevity.
Melo recently went toe-to-toe with his former teammate's son, KJ, when the Lakers played the Houston Rockets on Sunday and Tuesday.
The Lakers star said it was a special moment ... and, when we asked Martin how he felt a few days after, he says it was awesome, but odd at the same time -- praising Melo for still ballin' in the NBA at 37.
"It was dope," the 43-year-old tells us, "Strange feeling at first but testament to Melo for one."
"His longevity in his craft. Still playing at a high level."
Martin also gives kudos to his 20-year-old son -- from being a 3-star guard at Sierra Canyon to being selected in the 2020 NBA Draft.
"Childhood dream of his to play in the NBA," Martin said of KJ, "We here man and enjoying every minute of it!"
Of course, Martin played power forward for 15 season with the Nets, Clippers, Nuggets, Knicks and Bucks -- and made the All-Star team in his 4th year.
So, we asked if this will be a "like father, like son" situation for KJ's All-Star chances ... Martin tells us a long and healthy career is way more valuable than getting that recognition.
"Listen, being All-Star is great. Having a long, long career -- a healthy career I think is better than being All-Star. For you to play 15, 16, 17 years in the league is better.
"I played 15, able to be All-Star one year but it doesn't make or break your career."
We asked about Melo's chances, too, since he hasn't made one since 2017 -- and Martin's response might surprise you.
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Guess Who This Beautiful Baby Turned Into!
Before this playful pipsqueak was stealing the screen with her bewitching performances on television, she was just another wide-eyed kid staring down the camera in San Francisco, California.
This little lady hasn't been acting on television for long, but she has already made quite the impact with her reoccurring roles! In a spooky reboot of a 1990s sitcom, this sinister star plays the villainous witch who stands in the protagonist's way at every twist and turn.
Now, this talented actress is starring as the new object of obsession to a serial killer in one of the most popular series on Netflix.