Post Malone Performs Onstage With Girl He Gave Guitar to Last Year Belt Out 'Stay' Together!!!

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SHARING THE STAGE

Post Malone may want to start a music school ... 'cause he helped a young girl along her music journey with the gift of one of his favorite guitars last year -- and, she just recently performed onstage with him.

The singer-songwriter brought out a 12-year-old girl named Winter during his show last month in Nashville at Nissan Stadium. For diehard Post Malone fans, you may remember the viral video of Posty giving his Fender Telecaster guitar to a young girl at his Tampa Bay concert in August 2023 -- that's Winter.

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PRESENT FROM POSTY

Check out the vid ... Malone's security helps Winter over the barricade and onto the Nashville stage -- where he gives the kid a big hug before telling the crowd about their connection.

Freddie Freeman Takes Kids Trick-Or-Treating ... One Day After World Series!

Freddie Freeman is proving to be a prime example that no matter your profession, daddy duty always comes first ... 'cause the World Series MVP took his kids trick-or-treating just one day after winning the title!

Freddie, who raked 4 home runs while clobbering the Yankees game in, game out, along with his wife Chelsea Freeman, took to social media to document the adorable moment ... only hours after the team landed back in L.A. after winning the W.S. Wednesday night in NYC.

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The Freemans showed off the costumes their kids spent the holiday in ... with Brandon wearing the Hulk, Charlie with Iron Man and Maximus in the Spiderman gear!

Gayle King Malia Destined For Success ... Even Without Obama Name

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Gayle King says Malia Obama doesn't need her father's famous last name to make it in Hollywood ... because her work speaks for itself.

We got Gayle in New York City on Thursday and our photog asked her about Malia dropping Obama from the credits in her movies and rolling with her first and middle names.

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Malia wants people to focus on her art and not her Obama heritage.

TMZ TV HOT TAKE Obama's Daughter Doesn't Want To Be Nepo Baby

Malia Obama thinks dropping her famous last name from the credits of her movies will make people forget who her parents are ... but we've got some debate about this in today's TMZ TV Hot Take.

Barack Obama's daughter is directing movies now and going by Malia Ann ... but Harvey and Charles aren't convinced that's going to be enough to throw folks off her scent.

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WHAT'S IN A NAME???
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We discussed it all on "TMZ Live" ... including a look at how nepotism seems to be changing in Hollywood these days ... at least with the younger generations.

Check your local listings for when TMZ is on in your area or catch up on past episodes!

Guess Who These Halloween Cuties Turned Into!

Before they were superstars, these adorable kiddos loved dressing up for Halloween, but can you tell who these celebs are -- back before they were in front of the flashing lights?

Demi Lovato, Kendall and Kylie Jenner and Ethan Slater are just a few of the lil' tykes who sported a cute costume back in the day -- but good luck guessing which one is them!

This actress is known for her thrilling work in horror movies ... some may even deem her as the ultimate "scream queen!" But is this witchy gal who you think it is?

Even as a dressed-up princess, this singer couldn't "ignore the crazy visions of her living in LA" one day ... Can you guess who she is?

These kids now have names that carry some big weight in Hollywood ... but back in their yonder years, they were just trying to score some frigin' treats!!!

49ers' Charvarius Ward 1-Year-Old Daughter Dies

Charvarius Ward's 1-year-old daughter has tragically died.

The San Francisco 49ers star announced the sad news on his Instagram page just minutes ago ... revealing the toddler he described as his "baby," "life," "queen," "heart" and "my everything" passed away on Monday morning.

"She was the best blessing we could have asked for, and her joyous spirit made us smile from ear to ear," Ward wrote in the caption of a photo of little Amani Joy smiling.

Matthew Perry Was 'So Desperate' for Addiction Solution ... Wanted a Wife & Kids Before Death

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Matthew Perry's family is reflecting on the late actor's hopes before his untimely death at the age of 54 ... sharing the "Friends" star was eager to start a family of his own.

According to his mom, Suzanne, who sat down with the rest of Matthew's family for an interview with "TODAY" for the first anniversary of his death, her son was "so desperate for a solution" to his ongoing addiction problems ... as he felt "it was time" for him to have a wife and kids.

Suzanne suggested these personal goals led Matthew to seek out mental health treatment -- including ketamine infusion therapy -- which MP's mom said had a "frightening aspect" to his medication.

Guess Who This Kid With Whiskers Turned Into!

Before this cute festive kid with face paint turned into an American YouTuber and singer, he was just 15 years old, starting his YouTube channel, before heading off to Hollywood to start his entertainment career.

While his early content consisted of baking and his everyday life in small-town Texas, he now has garnered millions of views, like his "Heather" music video, which has over 172 million views.

He's a known "Swiftie," and when he dropped his "Kid Krow" album, he got a personal shoutout from none other than Taylor herself!

Can you guess who he is?

Ric Flair's Stepson Texted Biological Father Before Tragic Death

Ric Flair's stepson, Sebastian Kidder, sent a message to his father just before he died by suicide on Saturday, TMZ Sports has learned.

Ryan Winderweedle, a spokesperson for the Gwinnett County Police Dept., shared the heartbreaking detail with us on Monday ... explaining Kidder's biological dad, Paul, told police he received a text from Kidder at around 4 PM -- just before he passed away.

Winderweedle said Paul then placed a 911 call, and Kidder was found dead from a gunshot at the family's home a short time later. Winderweedle said investigators discovered an envelope with a note inside that was left on a table in Kidder's bedroom.

Ric Flair Emotional Tribute To Stepson ... 'Rest In Peace Sebastian!'

Ric Flair shared a heartbreaking farewell to his stepson, Sebastian Kidder ... saying the 24-year-old musician was "Multi-talented & in everybody’s eyes a huge success and will always be remembered that way."

The wrestling legend broke his silence after Sebastian's death ... explaining he unfortunately understands the agony of losing a child -- as his son, Reid, died of a drug overdose in 2013.

"I know the pain of your loss will be with you the rest of your life," Flair directed to Sebastian's parents, Wendy and Paul. "I still every day of my life think about Reid as you will continue to think about Sebastian."

Ric Flair's Stepson Sebastian Kidder Dies By Suicide ... At 24 Years Old

Ric Flair's stepson, Sebastian Kidder, an up-and-coming musician, has tragically died at the age of 24 after taking his own life, his mother Wendy Barlow confirmed to TMZ Sports, saying the family is heartbroken.

Kidder died after suffering a gunshot wound Saturday afternoon at the family home in Georgia. Police are currently investigating.

“I am devastated and shocked. This is an epidemic with your young men. And mental health..." Barlow told us.

FDA Getting Complaints Over Lunchly ... Under Review

Logan Paul, KSI and MrBeast's moldy Lunchly fiasco is on the FDA's radar ... with the agency telling TMZ Sports it has received numerous complaints surrounding the internet superstars' most recent business venture.

The Food and Drug Administration says as of Friday, more than 10 consumers have reported issues with the product ... including one that cited an illness that might be linked to the Lunchables alternative.

The FDA said it is currently reviewing all submissions ... and will provide updates as it determines whether issuing an advisory is necessary to protect public health.

Guess Who This Dressed Up Princess Turned Into!

Before this Texas native and cutie pie in pink turned into an American actress and singer, she was moving to Edgewood, Florida with her rents and lil' bro, and dressing up as her favorite princess for Halloween.

Contrary to her days as a princess, one of her most recognizable roles was playing a vampire, where she drank the blood of Ian Somerhalder's character. She also played the fantasy roles in "The Originals" and "Legacies."

Musically, this shining star released her debut album, "It's Always The Innocent Ones" back in 2006 and was a backup singer for Miley Cyrus in 2007-2008.

Can you guess who she is?

Jadakiss Going SupercalifragilistiCRAZY ... On Kid's School Field Trip 🚌

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SCHOOL BUS BLUES
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Jadakiss learned the hard way the wheels on the bus going round and round just don't ever stop spinning ... nor do kiddie sing-alongs on bus trips!!!

The lyrical legend documented himself on Thursday, riding a school bus full of tykes singing Mary Poppins' tongue-twisting "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" ... on repeat, again and again and again.

Jada appeared to be all um-dittle-dittled out and appeared to have his son and his classmate on his side in disbelief with the beatdown their ears were taking.

The ride-along dad was also reppin' his The LOX rap group on his fitted hat ... their name stands for "living off experience," which he now has first-hand knowledge of what it's like to be wrung through the nursery rhyme blender!!!

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It's all for the greater good of fatherhood ... Jada's twin boys recently turned 10 and he's heavily active in their lives.

Maybe he wouldn't have suffered so much if someone flipped the song backward like Ghostface Killah once did ... that's how you impress a rapper on daddy duty!!!

Kash Doll Post-Baby Breakups Are HELL But Back On The Market ... Shoot Your Shot 🏀

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Eminem's last album killed off his Slim Shady alter-ego, and now Kash Doll is dropping the "Doll" from her name -- 2024 is the year of newness for the Detroit rap star!!!

That's exactly the energy Kash was bringing when TMZ Hip Hop caught up with her outside of Jason Lee's Hollywood Unlocked fortress on Thursday ... the upcoming album "The Last Doll" signifies her entry into grown womanhood.

No more childish rap games ... big momma needs her own identity!!!

Francis Ngannou I Didn't Know If I'd Ever Fight Again ... After My Son Kobe Died

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Francis Ngannou returned to the cage last weekend -- 6 months after tragedy struck his family -- and the combat sports superstar admits he was unsure whether he'd ever fight again.

TMZ Sports talked to the 38-year-old former UFC champion turned boxer/PFL fighter just days after he dispatched Renan Ferreira via a first-round knockout in Saudi Arabia ... and then broke down in tears after the bout while talking about the devastating loss of his little boy, Kobe.

"Oh, yes [I didn't know if I'd fight again]. There was a point that you didn't know anything. Everything seemed so fragile," Francis told us, adding his mind was racing a mile a minute during that horrific time.