Guess Who This Curly Headed Cutie Turned Into!

This tiny human was famous even as a kid after appearing on over 100 ads and small TV roles. The Disney Channel made her famous, but it was her sheer ambition that cemented her role in Hollywood. She did more than just act. She was a singer too ... landing a deal with Warner Bros. Records which released her debut album in 2007. The album was a MASSIVE success but she kept pushing herself.

She would go on to star in several films ... including "Scary Movie 5." She also joined the main cast of "Clipped" in 2015. Proving major versatility, she also launched her own production company and cosmetics line.

Can you guess who she is?

Cardi B Come for My Fashion Line, Stay for My Booty-Poppin' Show!!!

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Cardi B was glowing at the launch of her new spring collection ... literally and figuratively.

The rapper looked bootyful in more ways than one Wednesday night ... performing at the Hollywood Palladium as she launched "Season 2" of her Fashion Nova X Cardi B spring-summer line collection. She mentioned last week at her Billboard Awards acceptance speech a new line was coming ... and here it is!!!

But, it wouldn't be a Cardi B event without a little rapping and a whole lot of booty-shaking. She performed a slew of tracks ... including "Money Bag." The sizzling performance -- seriously, look at her douse herself with some H2O -- included sets with some of her famous friends.

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YG showed some love while Lil Nas X strutted out his cowboy-wearing self to perform his hit "Old Town Road" ... which Cardi raved about for hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and staying there.

There were tons of other celebs there too ... including Lamar Odom, Master P, Romeo, Jeremy Meeks, Swaggy P and Nikki Bella to name a few.

Shay in 'Dumb and Dumber' 'Memba Her?!

Karen Duffy is best-known for playing the killer criminal J.P. Shay -- who is hunting down the briefcase filled with ransom money -- in the classic 1994 Farrelly Brother's comedy, "Dumb and Dumber."

Karen Duffy was amongst a stellar cast in the funny film including Jim Carrey as Lloyd Christmas, Jeff Daniels as Harry Dunne, Lauren Holly as Mary Samsonite Swanson and Mike Starr as J.P. Shay's gassy accomplice Joe Mentalino.

Fun Fact: In the same year (1994), Duffy also played another character named Shay ... as the role of kid-kissing FBI agent Shay Stanley in the money children's movie, "Blank Check."

Guess what she looks like now!

Kim Kardashian Helping Ex-Con Get Fresh Start ... Tattoo Removal On Me!!!

Kim Kardashian is making house calls to some of the inmates she's recently helped free -- as one of them in North Carolina just discovered -- and she's pitching in to get their lives back on track.

This is pretty incredible -- Azaria Algarin's twin brother, Paul, got out of Central Prison in North Carolina on April 19 after serving 7 years, but while he was locked up he asked for Kim's address so he could send her a letter because he'd heard of the prison reform work she's been doing.

Azaria says she thought her bro was being ridiculous and it was a pipe dream that Kim would even read his letter, let alone respond. Turns out she did ... with a personal visit to meet him and his family.

Kim and Kanye West flew to Charlotte Tuesday -- the day after attending NYC's Met Gala -- to meet Paul, Azaria and their mom. She also brought a doctor to discuss removing Paul's face tattoos so he can have a fresh start post-incarceration. Kim and Kanye are covering the cost for the procedure.

Azaria's floored by the gesture, saying ... "Never in a million years did I think Kim would write him back (or even read his letter), fly in right after the met gala (not to mention her 4th baby is due at any minute), invest in our family & laugh / relate to us over the smallest things."

Azaria tells TMZ the group had lunch at The Lights Juicery & Cafe, then went to MedSpa nearby for Paul's first lasering session to remove his facial ink.

She says ... "I’m so proud of my brother for taking steps in the right direction," and she's grateful for Kim's involvement in "such a special day that I will forever cherish."

As we've told you, Kim's more popular than ever with prisoners and their families thanks to helping 17 inmates gain freedom over the last 3 months.

Shawn Kemp Slashes Price On Massive Seattle Mansion

Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp ain't playin' around -- he REALLY wants to sell his humongous Seattle-area mansion ... so he slashed the asking price by more than a MILLION bucks!

The 49-year-old former Seattle SuperSonics star owns a 13,000-square-foot pad in Maple Valley, Washington ... complete with a basketball court, tennis court, pool, putting green and spa.

The property sits on 5 acres of land. Massive.

Kemp originally listed the place for $3.7 mil back in 2018 -- but now, he's pricing it to move fast ... cutting the number down to $2.5 mil with listing agent Robert Potashnick of Coldwell Banker Bain.

The dunk specialist originally purchased the place back in 2003 for $2.4 million -- the same year he played his last game in the NBA.

Kemp reportedly made more than $90 MILLION during his NBA career -- so it doesn't seem like he's hurting for cash.

Inside the house, the place has 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and a 4-car garage. It's also located right next to Webster Lake.

Guess Who This Young Man Turned Into!

Before this American-born boy in blue was discovered on Myspace and signed to a record label, he spent his childhood on a Caribbean island nation known for a certain style of music.

The singer, songwriter, rapper and record producer put out his eponymous debut album in 2007, which included a beautiful hit single that topped the Billboard Hot 100. The album itself reached #6 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart ... and went on to be certified gold.

Speaking of gold ... this guy's had major issues with jewelers over the years and has been sued several times for owing money.

He also suffered serious injuries in a near-fatal jet ski accident in 2010, but fortunately managed to pull through.

Can you guess who he is?

'Art Attack' Host Neil Buchanan 'Memba Him?!

Neil Buchanan is best known for playing the easy-going art instructor that calmly walks youngsters through creative ways to make works of art with household objects on the long-running children's television show "Art Attack."

"Art Attack" was first introduced to young viewers on CITV in Britain but was also adopted by Disney Junior and was watched state-side from 1990 to 2007.

While Neil was the only living host to the mixed media program ... Buchanan at times shared the show with the two puppets The Head and Vincent Van Coconut.

Fun Fact: Neil Buchanan co-founded the new wave metal band Marseille back in the '70s.

Guess what he looks like now!

2019 Met Gala From Elegant to Outrageous ... Celebs Bring It!!!

This year's Met Gala once again brought out the good, the rad and the funky.

The annual event's fully underway right now in NYC at the Metropolitan Museum of Art ... and once again it did NOT disappoint. As usual, TONS of celebs poured into the annual and glitzy fundraiser with some intense outfits. From French Montana and Harry Styles to Ashley Graham and Serena Williams.

Check out the pics ... Tons of other celebs also dressed to the nines. Some were a little more laid back -- looking at you, 21 Savage -- while others were not shy going with a little bit of flair -- yes, like Lady Gaga.

"Pose" star Billy Porter might rival Gaga with his royal entrance. Ya really gotta see it to appreciate it. We've also got some pics what celebs will see once inside the Met. It's an eclectic exhibit.

And, that's putting it lightly.

'GoT' Famous Fans Stars Taking the Iron Throne

There are only two episodes left before we get to see who will rule the Seven Kingdoms and sit upon the Iron Throne, but first, these brave celebrities are volunteering to keep the seat warm during the cold winter battles.

These famous "Game Of Thrones" fanatics are giving Cersei a run for her Lannister gold because this gallery of sharp shots are fit for a king! Even though their claim to the throne might be weak, it's still hard not to bend the knee.

These sitting stars better be careful ... the lords who have ruled before them were not very lucky.

What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!

Don't let these two almost identical images of actress and Grammy nominated singer Janelle Monáe keep you distracted ... Make sure your head is in the game and maintaining it's focus, to see if you can figure out the differences between these two super similar snaps!

It might get tricky so be weary of the smallest details that might have been swapped around ... Get a good thorough look and keep a close watch on the the cast members of the "UglyDolls" movie to see if you have what it takes to really pick out the subtle switches!

This might get ugly.

**HINT -- There are THREE differences in the above photographs!**

Pumped Up Men See The Floaty Fellas!!!

There's no need to make a huge splash this spring when you can just lounge like these lads!!!

Take a note from the stars themselves ... From John Stamos, Josh Peck, and Justin Bieber, to David Beckham and Ryan Lochte these famous faces are dippin' their toes into the idea of having some fun in the sun.

Dive into some aquatic activities for yourself by getting a good look at the sexy stars heating up the pool ... Cruise through our gallery of pumped up men and see who's rising above the rest on their inflatable thrones.

This is one way to keep your head up!!!

Kentucky Derby 2019 Celebs All Swagged Up on Day of Race ... Brady Redeems Himself

4:22 PM PT -- A stunner down in Louisville ... Maximum Security has been disqualified after a replay review of the final stretch. The second horse to cross the finish line, Country House, has now been declared the winner. MS was found to have been impeding another horse.

3:59 PM PT -- Maximum Security just won the 145th Kentucky Derby, beating out Game Winner ... which was the pre-race favorite horse to win it.

And by the looks of the race track and how far ahead MS broke out in the end, this baby loves the slop ... just eats it up.

Hollywood didn't skimp on the swank for the 2019 Kentucky Derby, including Mr. Tom Brady ... who came back in a big way after temporarily being outshined by Baker Mayfield.

Celebs were out in force Saturday at the Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, where much of the Patriots organization seemed to be in attendance ... not to mention some Broncos stars, like Von Miller, and other footballers from the Packers and Browns.

TB was there too, of course, and his Day 2 outfit definitely had a lot more swag than his Friday one did. You'll recall ... he was barely recognizable standing behind Baker and his pink suit.

All is well now though -- Tom looked great, as did his teammates. In fact, everyone was dressed to the nines on the day of the big race ... even the non-athletes.

Some other A-listers who showed up include Wilmer Valderama, NeNe Leakes, Backstreet Boys singers Kevin Richardson and Howie D, Joey Fatone, Stormy Daniels, Jeff Bezos, Richie Sambora ... and even Anna Nicole Smith's daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, who wore her mom's iconic KY Derby look from 2004. Anna died of an overdose in 2007.

At the Kentucky Derby, it's always hard to figure out the best of the best-dressed. Everyone was looking fantastic, if we do say so ourselves.

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'Star Wars' Cast 'Memba Them?

It's 'Star Wars' day and there is no better way to honor the universal phenomenon than by journeying back into the galaxy!!!

Travel in time to see some of the faces you may not recognize today ... From Anakin Skywalker and Darth Maul to young Boba Fett and C-3PO, there are plenty of characters from the franchise that have completely transformed over the years.

Take a good look at what the cast members looked like back in the day, and then cruise through our gallery of the some of the cast to see what they look like today!!!

May the fourth be with you ...

Guess Who This Trendy Teen Turned Into!

Before she was an eponymous housewife on a hit series, this fashionable youngster was raised in Illinois, where her father worked in children's publishing. Her mom's British and she's the niece of the late designer Kate Spade. This youngster was immensely talented ... a member on her high school's wrestling team while also teaching snowboarding.

She was cast in her first movie when she was still in high school ... the Michael Bay-produced horror flick "The Unborn." She gained notoriety on "Beautiful Creatures" and "House of Cards." But, she gained huge fame on Amazon Prime Video's popular show that earned her 2 Golden Globe Awards.

Can you guess who she is?

Peter Mayhew Chewbacca Actor Dies at 74

Chewbacca's howling in heaven today ... Peter Mayhew -- the man behind the mask of the iconic 'Star Wars' character -- has died ... according to his family.

We're told the actor died from a heart condition Tuesday at his home in North Texas, and was surrounded by friends and family. Peter played Chewie in all three films of the original 'Star Wars' trilogy, and did it all over again decades later in 'The Revenge of the Sith' and in 2015's 'The Force Awakens.'

His family says Peter fought his way back from being in a wheelchair to star in 'The Force Awakens' before retiring. However, he served as a consultant to Joonas Suotamo -- the Finnish basketball player who took over the role in 'The Last Jedi.'

Mayhew's survived by his wife and 3 children. His family is asking fans to donate to the Peter Mayhew Foundation -- which benefits families around the world in crisis situations -- in lieu of sending flowers or gifts.

They add ... there will be a memorial service for family in June, but in December ... they're planning to hold a service fans can attend in Los Angeles.

Peter was 74.

RIP

Creepy, Toothless Man in 'Deliverance' 'Memba Him?!

Herbert 'Cowboy' Coward is best-known for playing the dentally challenged redneck -- opposite Bill McKinney as the piggy-squealing, assailant Mountain Man -- and delivers the infamous line, "he got a real pretty mouth ain't he," in the 1972 backwoods thriller, "Deliverance."

Herbert 'Cowboy' Coward shared the screen with big-name stars including Jon Voight as Ed, Burt Reynolds as Lewis, Ned Beatty as Bobby and Ronny Cox as Drew.

Fun fact: "Deliverance" was filmed on location in Georgia and Coward did his own stunts, including being dangled along the steep cliff in the scene after he was shot by Voight's character.

Guess what he looks like now!