Celine Dion Fights Back Tears, Thanks Kids for Support ... During Doc Premiere

Celine Dion felt the power of love at the premiere for the new documentary about her health battle ... as the singer fought back tears while taking a moment in the spotlight.

The singer was met with an abundance of applause while taking the stage at the NYC premiere of "I Am: Celine Dion" ... causing Celine to get a bit emotional while addressing the audience.

Celine -- whose struggle with Stiff-Person Syndrome forced her to step back from performing -- took a moment to thank those who've been on this health journey with her ... including her doctor, Dr. Amanda Piquet, and her children, René-Charles, Nelson and Eddy.

Rory McIlroy Day Date With The Family ... Distraction From U.S. Open Loss???

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Rory McIlroy appears to be getting over his U.S. Open loss with the help of his family and turtles ... the star golfer was seen hitting up a Marinelife center with his wife and daughter on Monday -- roughly 24 hours after his heartbreaking defeat at Pinehurst.

McIlroy was spotted leaving the Loggerhead sanctuary in Juno Beach, FL. with his fam by his side -- and while it seems they had a good day looking at sea creatures ... it's not hard to see the 35-year-old athlete still appears to be reeling from his Sunday meltdown.

Check out some footage of the McIlroys as they left their day date by the ocean ... while Mom and Daughter looked content holding some goodies from the building, McIlory was noticeably skulking feet behind.

LEGO Black Market In SoCal Explodes ... Highly Sophisticated Thefts

A huge demand for LEGOs and sky-high prices at retail stores are creating a growing black market in SoCal, where thieves are going to great lengths to jack LEGOs from stores.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... theft rings are marching into retailers like Target, Barnes & Noble and Walmart and stealing any and all things LEGO, and the crimes are getting more sophisticated by the day.

This ain't a smash-and-grab type job ... we're told some of the crews boosting LEGOs are now using counter-surveillance technology, plus getaway drivers and lookouts.

Guess Who This Kid In Overalls Turned Into!

Before this cute kiddo in his matching bucket hat and overalls turned into a makeup maven, he was a local makeup artist in Bethlehem, New York before launching his YouTube channel when he was a teen.

In 2016, he became the first male ambassador for CoverGirl after his makeup went viral. Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner are just a couple of the A-list stars featured on his YouTube episodes, which amassed more than 20 million views.

When he's not mixing and playing with makeup palettes, he enjoys singing and playing piano to his "Sisters."

Can you guess who he is? 

Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker Father's Day Disney Trip ... Landon Barker Attends!!!

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker spent their first Father's Day since welcoming baby Rocky to the world at The Most Magical Place on Earth -- Disney World!

Check out the pics obtained by TMZ of the couple at Magic Kingdom Park in Florida Sunday decked out in goth chic ... Kourtney in an all-black sports jersey while Travis looked cool as ever in a t-shirt, a hat and a towel covering his head.

Of course, the Barker-Kardashians didn't leave their little dude out of all the fun ... 'cause Kourt's seemingly pushing him in a stroller covered by a white towel to keep the harsh sun off him.

Celeb Dads With Their Awesome Mini-Mes Life Father, Like Son!

It's a dad's world and we're just livin' it ... well, for this weekend at least 😜! Come kick off Father's Day weekend with these A-list stars and their adorable celebrity mini-mes!

Proudly posting their little ones on social media, famous fathers like Rob Lowe had a lil' R&R with matching robes and face masks with his son John Owen .... like father like son, Cristiano Ronaldo's son is absolutely SHREDDED and watch what happens when Andy Cohen matches his PJ's with little Ben!

Take a scroll through our gallery of celebrity dads with their mini-mes and check out all the adorable matching moments!

Blueface's Mom Chrisean Wished Me Dead ... But I'll Never Wish Jail On Her!!!

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Blueface's mom Karlissa Saffold hates to see her family crumbling under the weight of the legal system -- but says she's going to hold it down until everyone is free!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Karlissa in Hollywood on the heels of Chrisean Rock's surprising arrest earlier this week at Blueface's court hearing -- a move Karlissa calls "bad timing" on the part of the authorities.

She says the entire world knew Chrisean had a warrant, but for cops to act on it while Chrisean was purely in court to support Blueface was a low blow.

Random Street Attack Brazilian Lady Smacks Child

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Random street attacks are not just an issue in the U.S. of A ... they're also a problem in South America -- with the latest victim being a child in Brazil and the incident was all caught on video.

Check out the surveillance footage ... the girl was strolling down a sidewalk with her mother as another lady walked towards them in the opposite direction.

As the two parties passed each other, the lady smacked the girl upside her face, causing her head to snap back. The mom pulled her daughter close and said something to the lady.

Guess Who This Cool Kid Turned Into!

Before this comedic kiddo rockin' his shaggy hair turned into a comedian and actor, he was just a simple boy growing up in Santa Cruz, California and keeping up with his two older siblings before making it BIG in Hollywood.

During the mid to late '90s, he was featured on popular movies and TV shows like "Star Trek" and "ER," but perhaps you'd most recognize him from NBC's hit show "Parks and Recreation."

He's worked with Hollywood legends like Amy Poehler, Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman.

Need one more clue? He auditioned to play Jim Halpert on "The Office."

Can you guess who he is?

Michigan Student Planning To Sue Coach, School After Choking Incident

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The student who says a coach ran up from behind him and choked him with a rolled-up shirt earlier this month is now planning to sue the man and his school ... telling TMZ Sports he's dealing with back pain and several other issues stemming from the scary incident.

14-year-old Michael Moon says it all happened back on June 4 ... after a coach at his Ypsilanti Middle School had seen him "horseplaying" with one of his female classmates.

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Moon claims the coach asked him to do pushups due to the interaction -- but when Moon told him he couldn't do them because of a hand injury he had recently sustained ... he says the man became upset.

Celine Dion Says Her Kids Are 'Scared' She'll Die ... Amid Stiff-Person Battle

Celine Dion says her kids are afraid she'll die as she battles Stiff-Person Syndrome ... and they have a very good reason.

In a preview for the singer's new interview with Australia's "Sunrise," Celine discussed her journey with the rare neurological disorder -- which causes painful spasms and muscle issues -- and she confessed it's taken a major toll on her 3 children.

Although Celine had been private about her health struggles until announcing her diagnosis in 2022 ... she now says her kids with late husband René Angélil have had a front-row seat to her illness ... and it's left them terrified.

Wisconsin Superintendent Won't Accept Dad's Apology ... After Storming Grad Stage

The Wisconsin high school official who got shoved aside by the father of a graduating senior is speaking out on the incident ... saying an apology here is too little, too late.

Superintendent Rainey Briggs -- who was onstage at Baraboo High during the now-infamous graduation ceremony -- told media outlets attorneys for Matthew Eddy contacted him Monday with an informal apology from the dad ... but it sounds like it didn't go over well.

Briggs told Daily Mail, "An apology just doesn't make things go away." He says Eddy caused "a lot of harm" by rushing the stage and physically preventing Briggs from shaking his daughter's hand.

Caitlin Clark It's A Block Party!!! ... Stuffs Kid's Shot At Charity Event

If going up against little kids on the basketball court was an Olympic sport, Caitlin Clark would certainly make the team ... 'cause the Indiana Fever superstar blocked the hell outta a youngin' at a charity event!!

The hilarious highlight went down at Gainbridge's Habitat for Humanity event this week ... when CC playfully went 1-on-1 with a lucky fan in attendance.

In a clip from the gathering, the boy is shown dribbling up the court as Clark played D ... and even though he was barely 3-feet tall, he pulled up with a shot attempt over the 6-foot guard.

Guess Who This Sleepy Kid Turned Into!

Before this lil' girl from San Bruno, California grew up to be a YouTuber, she was a high-spirited cheerleader, a lacrosse player and began her YouTube channel when she was just 16 years old.

If you haven't seen her hosting the Met Gala for Vogue, perhaps you've seen her cooking vids, car vlogs and fashion hauls. Her popularity has landed on her on "Nightline" and "Hot Ones."

When she's not spillin' the tea on her 'anything goes' podcast, you can sip on her very own coffee, which made its way to a collaboration with Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila!

Can you guess who she is?

Chrisean Rock Thrown in Cuffs, Taken Into Custody After Entering Court w/ Kid

Chrisean Rock got thrown into handcuffs and hauled away by cops after she walked into a courthouse this week with her baby -- and now we have a sense of what it's all about.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the rapper was taken into custody Monday after she entered a courthouse in the San Fernando Valley ... where we're told Chrisean was swiftly pounced on by officers. BTW, Blueface's other baby mama, Jaidyn Alexis, was there too ... although it doesn't seem she was rolling with Chrisean.

Anyway, we're told 5 LAPD cops were already waiting for Chrisean when she walked in -- so it appears this might've been planned ahead of time ... and as soon as she entered, they were on her.

Guess Who This Lil' Biker Turned Into!

Before this cool kiddo in his neon green sunglasses turned into a reality television star, he was growin' up in the Land of 10,000 Lakes with his triplet brothers ... Brandon, Billy and Bert ... with the dream of becoming an actor!

Although he's quite proud of studying pre-med at Florida State University, he wound up going the "mactor" route. He may not be the "#1 guy in the group" but he definitely owns the most flip-flop slides!

When he's not at TomTom, go sip some whiskey with him at his other bar!

Can you guess who he is?