Kanye West Wife Bianca Goes Sheer for Art Basel Very See-Through Getup!!!

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3:16 PM PT -- Looks like Kanye was out there playing new music during his Miami outing ... including that new Backstreet Boys-sampled song he's been teasing this past week.

A fair amount of the track was played during what appears to be an impromptu listening event out at Art Basel ... and it sure sounds pretty catchy. We know Ye's got this new album he's been working on lately, and from the looks of it -- he may be close to done.

Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, are back in America -- and they hit up Art Basel together this weekend, where BC was showing off her assets ... with a see-through getup.

The couple was spotted strolling around casually Sunday at one of the art galleries on display in Miami right now -- taking their time to check out the artwork and maintaining somewhat of a low profile, it seems ... which you can see in this video, obtained by TMZ.

Check it out ... Ye's got his whole head covered up like he usually does these days, and Bianca was in as revealing of an outfit as we've seen her in over these past several months.

Indeed, it looks like her breasts were on full display ... nipples out and everything. Of course, she didn't have a care in the world about it -- and nobody around them appeared to bat an eyelash either. Like we said, it's almost as if most of the folks here didn't recognize them.

Anyway, eyewitnesses tell us it was just Ye and Bianca rolling with a few security guards -- no larger entourage from the looks of it. We're also told it didn't appear that they spoke to anyone ... not even each other as they walked around.

Couple takeaways ... for one, Ye's back in the States, which is interesting considering he's been away from a long, long time now -- be it in Europe or the Middle East. Also, Bianca's also very clearly back in his orbit ... this after being out of the picture for a hot minute.

Just like old times ... eh, Ye?

Originally Published -- 2:37 PM PT

Taylor Swift Back in Kansas City ... To Watch Travis Take on Bills!!!

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2:28 PM PT -- Tony Romo just mistakenly identified Taylor Swift as Travis Kelce's wife during the broacast.

Definitely seemed to be a slip of the tongue, because he corrected himself very quickly afterward to say she was just his girlfriend. Of course, his screw-up has sent the Swifites into a frenzy, as they think he might've revealed something that's being kept secret.

Namely, that they're actually hitched. As far as we know, there's no truth to that ... yet.

Another Sunday, another Taylor Swift sighting at the Kansas City Chiefs game -- this time, she's back in Missouri to watch Travis Kelce take on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.

Indeed, T-Swift is in the building at Arrowhead Sunday ... and just like all the other times before, she'll have a front-row seat to all the action as TK and co. take on the New York team. Her presence there was pretty casual ... looks like she strolled right in.

Check out this video of Taylor walking right past the Bills as they were about to exit the tunnel. Doesn't seem they even noticed her as they were hyping each other up.

She didn't seem to mind that nobody stopped to acknowledge her ... she simply cruised right on through and went on about her business -- on her way to the luxury suite, no doubt.

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The photos of her there at the stadium are already pouring in, and it looks like she's in selfie mode ... taking pics with friends and fans alike. As far who she's sitting with -- the early photos popping up online seem to suggest she's right next to Travis's mom, Donna Kelce.

We'll see what sort of impact Taylor has on the game today ... remember, last time she attended (literally last week) it appeared to have the opposite effect that she normally has ... namely, spurring the Chiefs to a win.

Anyway, get used to seeing Taylor at these games for the foreseeable future ... she won't have to start touring again until February, when she has to fly to Tokyo for a string of shows.

In the meantime ... let's play some football!!!

Originally Published -- 1:47 PM PT

Offset Denies Blueface Claim That He Banged Chrisean Rock

Blueface claims Offset slept with Chrisean Rock -- something she seems to be denying ... and which he's most certainly calling BS on ... this amid his latest issues with Cardi B.

The rapper made the allegation online Sunday amid his ongoing feud with Chrisean ... with the latest hurdle between them now being about their child together -- which Blue just announced the other day was not, in fact, his after he allegedly got confirmation.

On the heels of that drama, Blue tweeted out ... "Being tatted ona hoe is not a flex you literally f****d cardi B husband couple weeks ago I’m tired of n****s looking at me while they f*****g you get the rest of em gone asap please."

It looks like Chrisean is tweeting back at Blueface right now and saying it ain't true, to which Blue responded with specific dates and times ... "So you ain’t f*** cardi husband November 10th at 4am at their house in LA…I’m making this up ?"

Welp, Offset chimed in on the back and forth ... and he's saying yeah, Blue is making it up.

Offset wrote in direct response to one of Blueface's tweets, "I ain't never  talk or touch that lady. Real talk man you need some help!" To that, Blueface appears to have replied and said this ... "If the truth tears you down you living a shameful life and I feel bad for you cuz I ain’t never gone lie on my d*** if I hit it ima admit it on SY."

As for Chrisean -- who's been feuding a lot with Blueface lately, especially pertaining to her baby boy -- she threw out her own accusations at him ... including claims that she'd seen Blueface's Internet search history of late and saw some gay porn results, which he denied. She, of course, also denied his Offset claim, saying ... "U just crashing out making up s***."

Now what's interesting about Blueface's accusation here is the fact that Offset and Cardi do, in fact, appear to be going through more difficulties -- as she's been cryptically implying she's over him ... seemingly referring to him as "dead weight" and straight up unfollowing him.

She hasn't clarified what exactly the problem is ... but considering his history of alleged infidelity, something tells us it might be about that -- especially with this latest development.

Cardi hasn't responded to any of this mess so far, but she very well might soon.

Joe Manganiello Hits NYC Gala w/ Caitlin O'Connor ... Go Public Post-Sofia Divorce

Sofia Vergara has moved on to a new partner amid her divorce with Joe Manganiello, and now ... he's done the same, linking up with Caitlin O'Connor and going public as a couple.

The actor showed up Saturday night to the Children of Armenia Fund Gala in NYC, and he had Caitlin hanging off his arm as his date. There've been sightings and rumblings of them having already been together of late ... so, it seems they were ready to reveal their romance.

Joe was looking sharp with a traditional suit ... COC was draped in a beautiful green gown. They held on to each other as people fired off photos, and smiled happily for the cameras.

If you're wondering why they were even there in the first place ... it's cause JM was honored with the COAF Humanitarian Award. Sounds like he's been involved with them for a while.

Now, as far as who Caitlin is ... well, she's an actress too -- and like we told you, she met Joe at a 'Winning Time' after-party earlier this year, and they hit it off. She was only in 2 episodes of the hit HBO series, but she's been in a bunch of other stuff as well.

Like we said ... this would be Joe's first relationship post-Sofia ... to whom he was married for 7 years before filing to end their marriage in court earlier this summer. That divorce case is still pending at the moment, but it looks like it might be finalized in due time.

Sofia, meanwhile, is already dating a new fella too ... a respected orthopedic surgeon named Justin Saliman, who's been seen hitting the town with her a lot over the past few months.

Her and Joe's split came out of nowhere this year, but we've heard they'd grown apart ... and that another big reason for their divorce was over kids. He wants 'em, she doesn't.

Everybody's moving on, it seems.

Joe Manganiello y Caitlin O'Connor se muestran como pareja en una gala en Nueva York

Sofia Vergara ha cambiado de pareja en medio de su divorcio con Joe Manganiello, y ahora, él ha hecho lo mismo, uniéndose a Caitlin O'Connor y haciéndolo público.

El actor se presentó el sábado por la noche en la Gala del Fondo para los Niños de Armenia en Nueva York, y llevaba a Caitlin colgada del brazo como su cita. Ha habido avistamientos y rumores de que ya han estado juntos últimamente, así que parece que estaban listos para revelar su romance.

Joe se veía elegante con un traje tradicional, Caitlin estaba envuelta en un hermoso vestido verde. Se agarraron el uno al otro mientras la gente tomaba fotos y sonreían felices para las cámaras.

Si te estás preguntando por qué estaban allí en primer lugar, es porque Joe fue galardonado con el Premio Humanitario del COAF. Suena como que ha estado involucrado con ellos por un tiempo.

Ahora, en cuanto a quién es Caitlin, bueno, ella es una actriz también y como te dijimos, conoció a Joe en un after party de la serie "Winning a principios de este año y se cayeron bien. Ella solo estuvo en dos episodios de la exitosa serie de HBO, pero ha estado en un montón de otras cosas.

Como hemos dicho, esta sería la primera relación de Joe después de Sofía, con la que estuvo casado durante siete años antes de solicitar el divorcio en los tribunales a principios de este verano. Ese caso de divorcio sigue pendiente en este momento pero parece que podría ser finalizado a su debido tiempo.

Sofía, mientras tanto, ya está saliendo con un nuevo chico también, un cirujano ortopédico respetado llamado Justin Saliman, que ha sido visto con ella en la ciudad los últimos meses.

La separación de Joe y Sofía surgió de la nada este año, pero sabíamos que se habían distanciado un poco, además, otro motivo importante de su divorcio fueron los hijos. Él los quiere, ella no.

Al parecer, todo el mundo sigue adelante.

Matt Lauer y Savannah Guthrie se abrazan y besan en la boda de la productora del programa "Today"

¡Bueno, el infierno se ha congelado, porque Savannah Guthrie se ha abrazado con Matt Lauer!

Matt y Savannah asistieron a la boda en Nueva York de Jennifer Long, productora del programa "Today" durante muchos años. Nos dicen que justo antes de que la novia saliera, Savannah se acercó a Matt, le dio un abrazo y un beso y charlaron durante un par de minutos.

La razón por la que esto es tan impresionante es que Guthrie había dicho anteriormente que no estaría en la misma habitación con Matt después de ser despedido de "Today" tras las denuncias de acoso sexual.

Matt apareció con su novia, Shamin Abas, y Savannah con su marido, Mike Feldman.

Pero espera, hay más. Amy Robach y T.J. Holmes estaban allí también y no solo bajaron a la pista de baile, también se besaron mientras bailaban para que todos los vieran.

Como ya sabéis, sus ex cónyuges, Andrew Shue y Marilee Fiebig, ya son pareja.

En cuanto a Matt, ha mantenido un perfil bajo desde que dejó "Today" hace seis años y no ha tenido ningún contacto con Savannah desde su salida.

Todos estaban sonrientes en la boda y las cosas parecían relajadas, así que aparentemente todos lo pasaron bien.

Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie Big Hugs, Big Kisses During 'Today' Show Producer's Wedding

Well, hell hath frozen over, because Savannah Guthrie has hugged it out with Matt Lauer!

Matt and Savannah were at the NYC wedding of Jennifer Long, a longtime "Today" show producer. We're told just before the bride came out, Savannah walked up to Matt, gave him a hug and a kiss, and the 2 chatted for a couple minutes.

The reason this reunion is somewhat stunning ... Matt, of course, was fired from "Today" after sexual harassment complaints -- a high-profile and controversial saga at the time.

Anyway, Matt showed up with his girlfriend, Shamin Abas, and Savannah with her husband, Mike Feldman.

But wait ... there's more. Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes were there as well and not only got down on the dance floor ... they were making out as they danced for all to see.

As you know, their ex-spouses, Andrew Shue and Marilee Fiebig, are now a thing!

As for Matt, he's kept a low profile since leaving "Today" six years ago, and he's had no contact with Savannah since his exit.

They were all smiles at the wedding and things seemed chill, so apparently a good time was had by all.

Jada Pinkett Smith Oscar Slap Saved My Marriage

Jada Pinkett Smith says she and Will may have been completely dunzo by now, were it not for literally having some sense slapped into them ... indirectly, of course, because poor Chris Rock was the actual target.

Jada further opened up about the famous slap to Daily Mail, saying, "I nearly didn't even attend the Oscars that year, but I'm glad I did," adding, "I call it the 'holy slap' now because so many positive things came after it."

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Jada said, "After all those years trying to figure out if I would leave Will's side, it took that slap for me to see I will never leave him."

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As Jada revealed in her memoir, she and Will have been separated since 2016, but judging from their public statements since the book's release, they're back on track, although the scope of their relationship is still a mystery.

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Will had previously cosigned on his wife's take, saying back in October ... “We have had a very, very long and tumultuous [relationship]. We call it ‘brutiful.’ It was brutal and beautiful at the same time.”

Wonder how Chris Rock feels about it?

Tom Brady De nuevo en el ruedo con Irina Shayk... Igual que en los viejos tiempos, ¿eh?

Tom Brady e Irina Shayk parecen estar de vuelta después de aparecer juntos en una fiesta en Miami, porque el tipo literalmente la recogió justo antes y fue capturado en el acto.

El retirado jugador regresó el viernes por la noche para hacer cosas que solo los mejores pueden hacer en la Ciudad Mágica, donde se está llevando a cabo Art Basel este fin de semana, con un montón de celebridades de fiesta, incluyendo TB12 e Irina, que parece que andaban juntos en el carro de Tom.

Echa un vistazo a las fotos. Tom se detuvo donde se estaba alojando Irina para recogerla, y apenas se dieron cuenta de que había un fotógrafo, se pusieron nerviosos y volaron de allí lo más rápido posible.

Afortunadamente, estas fotos fueron tomadas antes de su huida y muestran a Irina entrando al carro de Tom, mientras él rehúye de los flashes. Más tarde, esa misma noche, Tom fue visto en una fiesta llena de estrellas en la ciudad... pero sin rastro de Irina cerca de él.

Su sola presencia en la mansión privada de Wayne y Cynthia Boich el viernes habría sido suficiente para poner en los rumores de nuevo, pero estas fotos lo dicen todo, y es que están saliendo de nuevo. O por lo menos, que están coqueteando, que es todo lo que nos importa en realidad.

Curiosamente, este encuentro nos recuerda a la primera vez que vimos a Tom e Irina de paseo a principios de este verano, donde también fueron capturados juntos y poniéndose cariñosos. Es una escena muy parecida y parece que el hombre es de la vieja escuela con sus citas.

Aunque habíamos oído que su relación se había esfumado a finales de verano, había señales de que Irina seguía viendo a Tom. El mes pasado apareció en su edificio en Nueva York y lo hizo muy llamativamente, cruzando nada menos que por la entrada principal.

Por supuesto, ella también ha estado saliendo mucho con su ex y padre de su hija por estos días. Pero es bastante evidente que ella y Bradley Cooper son solo grandes padres y amigos (vean a Gigi).

Acabamos de ver a Irina mezclándose con Brad en la Gran Manzana. Fue una de las primeras clientas en llegar a su recién inaugurado carro de comida y él parecía muy contento de verla.

Como dijimos, Irina y Bradley Cooper son dos guisantes en una vaina, pero al parecer solo platónicamente ahora.

De todos modos, es bueno ver a Tom recuperando su gracia después de la jubilación. Teniendo en cuenta que su exesposa está constantemente saliendo con su instructor de jiu-jitsu -incluso junto a sus propios hijos- el hombre merece tener un poco de diversión también. E Irina parece ser la persona.

No se le puede culpar por volver por una segunda ronda con ella ... Ella es jodidamente buena, después de todo.

¡Felicidades a los dos!

Tom Brady Back in the Car with Irina Shayk ... Just Like Old Times, Eh?!?

Tom Brady and Irina Shayk sure seem to be back on after hitting up a party together in Miami -- 'cause the dude literally picked her up right beforehand, and got caught in the act.

The retired QB was back to doing G.O.A.T. things again Friday night in Magic City -- where Art Basel is going down this weekend ... and where a crap ton of celebs are out and about ... including TB12 and Irina, it seems, who were rolling together in Tom's sweet ride.

Check out the pics ... Tom pulled up to wherever IS was staying to pick her up curbside -- and as soon as they noticed a photog, they got skittish and flew outta there ASAP.

Fortunately, these photos were snapped before their getaway -- which shows Irina hopping into Tom's passenger seat, and Tom shying away from the flashes. Later this same evening, Tom was seen at a star-studded shindig in town ... no sign of Irina near him though.

Their presence alone at Wayne and Cynthia Boich's private mansion party Friday would've been enough to get the rumor mill going again -- but these shots seal the deal ... they're dating again. Or at the very least, they're banging ... which is all anyone cares about, really.

Interestingly enough, Tom and Irina's car ride here echoes the first time we saw them together earlier this summer -- where they were also caught cruisin' in his whip and getting cozy. This is a very similar scene ... looks like the dude is old school with his dates.

Although we'd heard that their relationship/fling had fizzled out by the end of summer, there were signs Irina was still seeing Tom ... she popped into his condo building in NYC last month, and did so very conspicuously -- through the main front entrance.

Of course, she's also been hanging out a lot with her ex/baby daddy Bradley Cooper these days -- but it's pretty evident at this point that they're just great co-parents/pals (see Gigi).

We just saw Irina mingling with Brad in the Big Apple, where she was among the first customers to hit up his just-launched food truck ... and he looked damn happy to see her.

Like we said ... her and BC are two peas in a pod, but seemingly just platonically now.

Anyway, good to see Tom getting his groove back post-retirement. Considering his ex-wife is constantly jet-setting with her jiu-jitsu instructor all the time -- alongside their own kids, no less -- he deserves to have a little fun too. And Irina seems to be just the ticket for him.

Can't blame him for coming back for round 2 with her ... she is smokin' hot, after all.

Happy art hunting, you two!

Fiery Death Video Brazilian Woman Sets Husband Ablaze ... Runs Around Like Human Torch

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A woman in Brazil took domestic violence to a whole new level ... showering her husband in a flammable liquid before setting him on fire -- and ultimately killing him.

The shocking incident was recorded on surveillance video at a store in Rio de Janeiro last Monday ... showing every moment of the horror as it unfolded.

Check it out ... Ana Maria Paixao walks into the stock room holding a bottle of fluid as she approaches her husband, Andre Chapeta, sitting at a table.

She first douses Chapeta with the liquid and then uses a lighter to set him ablaze, causing him to jump up from the table and dash out of the room.

Chapeta makes his way out to the street, where he runs around like a human torch before he collapses to the ground.

He was eventually brought to a local hospital, where he died Friday after being treated for severe burns over 92 percent of his body.

On Thursday, Paixao was taken into police custody, but she was later released on a technicality after a judge failed to sign the arrest warrant.

G1, a Brazilian news outlet, reported that Paixao appeared to be motivated by "jealousy."

Impactante video Mujer brasileña le prende fuego a su marido... Él corre como una antorcha

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Una mujer de Brasil llevó la violencia doméstica a un nivel completamente nuevo, al rociar a su marido con un líquido inflamable, prenderle fuego y provocarle, en última instancia, la muerte.

El impactante incidente quedó capturado en un video de vigilancia en una tienda de Río de Janeiro el pasado lunes. Este muestra cada momento del horroroso incidente.

Echa un vistazo, Ana Maria Paixao entra en el almacén con una botella de líquido y se acerca a su marido, Andre Chapeta, sentado en una mesa.

Primero rocía a Chapeta y luego utiliza un mechero para prenderle fuego, haciéndole saltar de la mesa y salir corriendo de la habitación.

Chapeta sale a la calle, donde corre como una antorcha humana antes de desplomarse.

Finalmente, fue trasladado a un hospital local, donde falleció el viernes tras ser tratado de graves quemaduras en el 92% de su cuerpo.

El jueves, Paixao fue puesta bajo custodia policial, pero fue liberada más tarde por un tecnicismo, ya que un juez no firmó su orden de detención.

G1, un medio de noticias brasileño, informó que el incidente habría estado motivado por "celos" de Paixao.

'DWTS' Judge Derek Hough Wife Recovering After Brain Surgery ... Long Road Ahead

Derek Hough says his wife, Hayley, is recovering after having brain surgery, but it's gonna take quite a while for her to feel 100 percent again.

In a message posted on Instagram Friday, the "Dancing with the Stars" judge gave an update to his fans on Hayley's situation, pointing out that she has a "long road of recovery" after she suffered a "cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel and required an emergency craniectomy."

The Mayo Clinic defines an intracranial hematoma as blood that forms within brain tissue or below the skull, putting pressure on the cranium. The condition is usually caused by a blood vessel that bursts in the brain as a result of head trauma.

In his IG post, Derek also talked about how Hayley inspires him with her will and strength and "no more so than in the last 48 hrs,” when she suffered her medical emergency.

On Thursday morning, Hayley became disoriented and was rushed to a D.C. hospital after their "Symphony of Dance" performance the night before.

Derek also gave thanks to his fans for their love and support, explaining, "The offers of assistance that have poured in have been so humbling and appreciated."

He added, "Our hope is that as a family, we can somehow and someway pay it forward."

Yellowstone Hassie Harrison luce su roca Se confirma su matrimonio con Ryan Bingham

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Hassie Harrison de Yellowstone y Ryan Bingham están disfrutando profundamente su fase de recién casados, con la actriz mostrando con orgullo su anillo de boda en sus paseos.

Las imágenes de video muestran a Hassie luciendo su roca en el Hotel Wynn en Las Vegas, en una divertida after-party después de que Ryan actuara en el Virgin Hotel el jueves.

Los recién casados fueron filmados cantando una de las nuevas e inéditas canciones de Ryan. Fuentes de la fiesta le dicen a TMZ que él escribió el tema para ella y le pidió que subiera al escenario y la cantaran juntos.

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El anillo es un poco difícil de ver al principio, con la pareja mirándose a los ojos y compartiendo un apasionado beso, pero una vez que la ruborizada actriz se retira del escenario con las manos en la cara, se puede apreciar el brillante.

Por si fuera poco, una fuente le dice a TMZ que los amigos y la familia fueron escuchados refiriéndose a Hassie como la "esposa" de Ryan, así que por si tenían cualquier duda, parece que están bien y verdaderamente casados.

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El avistamiento se produce días después de que Ryan despertara las especulaciones al compartir dos fotos con un anillo de bodas. Fuentes le dicen a TMZ que se casaron a principios de octubre en Dallas, la ciudad natal de Hassie.

La relación de Ryan y Hassie ha sido un torbellino. Se hicieron oficiales en IG en abril, compraron un rancho de Topanga Canyon en el verano e intercambiaron votos unos meses después.

Claramente, cuando se sabe, se sabe ...

'YELLOWSTONE' HASSIE HARRISON FLASHES ROCK Marriage To Costar Ryan Bingham Confirmed!!

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Yellowstone's Hassie Harrison and Ryan Bingham are deep in the throes of newlywed bliss ... with the actress now proudly taking her wedding ring out for a spin.

Video footage shows Hassie flashing her rock at the Wynn Hotel in Vegas ... at a fun-fueled after-party for Ryan following his performance at the city's Virgin Hotel Thursday.

The newlyweds are filmed singing one of Ryan's new, unreleased songs ... which sources at the bash tell TMZ he wrote for her and requested she come up on stage to sing it together.

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The ring is a little hard to see at first -- with the pair gazing into each other's eyes and sharing a passionate smooch -- but as the blushing actress heads off stage with her hands up to her face, the sparkler is visible.

For added measure ... a source tells TMZ that friends and family were heard referring to Hassie as Ryan's "wife" ... so for any doubters, it looks like they're well and truly hitched!

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The sighting comes days after Ryan first prompted marital speculation by sharing two snaps wearing a wedding band -- with sources telling TMZ they married in early Oct in Dallas -- Hassie's hometown.

Ryan and Hassie's relationship has been a whirlwind ... going IG official in April, purchasing a Topanga Canyon ranch over the summer, and exchanging vows a few months later.

Clearly, when you know, you know ...

Tony Stewart 'Honored' To Race For Wife Leah Pruett ... As Couple Prepares To Start Family

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Drag racing champ Leah Pruett is temporarily stepping away from driving to start a family, but thankfully she knows someone pretty good behind the wheel who can step in for her -- hubby Tony Stewart, who tells us he's honored to hold things down while she's away!

Pruett -- a 12x NHRA National Event Champ -- made the shocking announcement on Thursday, declaring she'll miss the 2024 season as she and Tony plan to have a baby. Stewart, owner of the Tony Stewart Racing team, will take over driving duties in the Top Fuel dragster.

"I am thrilled that Tony will be making his NHRA Top Fuel debut in Gainesville with such an excellent caliber of people," Pruett said, "both personally and professionally."

Stewart tells us he's excited for the opportunity, applauding Leah for temporarily surrendering her dream job so the couple can have a baby.

"This was a tough thing for her and honestly, I'm honored to be able to be the one that steps in whole she's starting a family for us," Steward told us.

"I think she's a true badass to have to make the decision she's made and to finish the season knowing that this is the direction we were going. She's a tough woman."

The 3x NASCAR and IndyCar champ will be driving a TF dragster, something Stewart hasn't done (he's raced the Top Alcohol dragster) ... but with support from his wife and team, he believes he'll do just fine.

"I don't know how you know if you're really ready or not other than you just gotta get in and do it," Stewart said.

"I got the best coach you could ask for with my wife."

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And, if anyone can drive something fast, it's Tony. But, he shouldn't get too comfy, 'cause Leah tells us she plans to come back in 2025!