The Kardashians

Finally, Kylie Jenner did NOT land a magazine cover for her looks, instead it was her FAT assets as she's set to become America's youngest self-made BILLIONAIRE.

Forbes put the 20-year-old on the cover of its issue ranking the 60 richest self-made women in America. KJ's not quite at billionaire status yet -- she's only got $900 mil -- but, with her cosmetics biz booming, it's just a matter of months.

Kylie's on the verge of becoming the fastest person to a billion -- male or female. Remember, Zuckerberg hit the mark at 23, and by all projections Kylie will do it at 21.

For the record ... Kylie comes in at #27 on the Forbes list. BTW, her sister Kim is #54, Beyonce is #53 and Oprah is #6.

Kim Kardashian West isn't alone in her fight to help women in California prison -- the Speaker of the State Assembly is on her side too, but ain't exactly crediting Kim's celebrity for sparking change.

TMZ broke the story, KKW made a visit to a women's prison Saturday ... then made a plea to Gov. Jerry Brown to sign a bill prohibiting male correctional officers from conducting pat down searches on female prisoners.

Before it gets to Gov. Brown, state lawmakers have to vote on it and Speaker of the State Assembly Anthony Rendon made it clear he's supporting the bill ... but definitely not because of Kim.

His press secretary tells TMZ ... "Unlike Donald Trump, the California Legislature doesn’t need awkward photo ops with Kim Kardashian to do what’s right."

It's an obvious pot shot at POTUS for the pic he took with KKW during her visit to the Oval Office to request a pardon for Alice Marie Johnson.

Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian West are about to add another profession to their lengthy resumes -- poker pro -- and it's all for a good cause.

Kim and Kris are the featured guests of this year's 'If Only' Texas Hold'Em Poker Tournament from City of Hope and The Forum. Khloe, Kendall and other celebs are also slated to host tables at the event.

As for the prizes ... winners can take home everything from customized Callaway golf clubs to backstage meet-and-greets with the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac (front row tix too!!).

We're told donation packages run anywhere from $250-$50k -- and cameras for "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" will be there too -- so participants might get a little face time.

Kim Kardashian West says she's still laser-focused on the women she visited in a California prison over the weekend -- so much so, she's imploring the Governor to do his part for them.

Kim called on Gov. Jerry Brown to sign Assembly Bill 2550, which would restrict male prison guards' interactions with female inmates. Kim said, "The women I met at CA Women's Institution are still on my mind and in my heart."

The bill would prohibit male correctional officers from conducting pat down searches on female prisoners, except in emergency situations -- such as posing a risk of immediate harm to herself or others ... or risk of escaping. It would also prevent male guards from entering areas where female prisoners are undressed ... and force them to announce their presence in women's housing units.

TMZ broke the story ... Kim went to the prison in Corona, CA and met with 15 inmates to discuss the facility's conditions and women's plans upon release.

Forget Kanye West running for president, The Game thinks Kim Kardashian West has a real shot at the White House, and it's because she reaches a huge demographic Hillary Clinton does not.

We got Game Sunday night outside Catch in WeHo, and asked him about Kim visiting women in prison to help with their release programs.

Game cut straight to the chase, saying Kim should just run for prez in 2020 because she's got access to millions of 18-year-old, white, female voters who all have something else in common ... thanks to her sister, Kylie.

If there really is strength in numbers, Game makes an interesting point.

Sooo ... Kim/Kylie 2020? Even if they don't run, hard to deny the influence they could have if they seriously endorsed a candidate.

Kim Kardashian West met one-on-one with several prisoners to discuss what it's like being locked up ... and their concerns about going back into the real world.

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ ... Kim arrived at the California Institution for Women in Corona Friday afternoon with a few bodyguards and first toured the grounds and living quarters.

Then, she met with 15 women to get a picture of what their day-to-day lives are like behind bars, how they feel about it ... and what their hopes, plans and anxieties are once they are released.

We're told Kim was there for several hours, and her trip is part of her mission to create a program for women to help them adjust to real life once they get out of prison.

Ben Simmons wasn't texting Tinashe while partying with Kendall Jenner, despite what the singer told photogs ... TMZ has learned.

Ben, Kendall and Tinashe were all at Delilah in West Hollywood Thursday. Ben and Kendall left together, and Tinashe took off with some friends. Our photog asked Tinashe if she and Ben exchanged greetings inside the club and the singer took it one step further, claiming Ben was texting her.

Sources close to Ben tell us Tinashe's texting claim was a flat-out lie. We're told Ben called Tinashe out after seeing our video Friday morning, she admitted she made it up and created unnecessary tension.

Kim Kardashian kinda sorta mastered wakesurfing her first time out, and it's tricky ... to say the least.

Kim spent the 4th out on a lake in northern Idaho with fam and tried her hand at the water sport with the help of a watchful instructor.

Kim Kardashian West arrived in style Saturday at her pop up shop, with her mom Kris close by.

After the event, as Kim walked out of Spago in Bev Hills, she told our photog she and Tristan Thompson were besties. Sounds like she buried the hatchet because she was furious at him after the cheating scandal.

Kim showed up at the Westfield Century City mall in L.A. -- which carries products from both her KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance lines -- to hang out with 50 lucky fans and their guests at a private event Saturday evening with her makeup artist, Mario Dedivanovic.

Kim first went to her pop up where a few fans who were shopping got to meet her and take pics with her. Then she headed to a private rooftop venue to do one-on-one photos with a line of fans. The venue included an open bar and a candy station.

We broke the story ... Kim held a raffle for a chance to attend the celebration with her and Mario for free, and 50 winners were invited to attend. It's a pretty big deal, too ... fans usually pay hundred for Mario's makeup tutorials.

Kourtney Kardashian and Younes Bendjima are continuing their vacation overseas, and her children have joined them ... so Kourt's 24-year-old boyfriend is taking on some daddy duties.

The couple was spotted out on a boat in Portofino, Italy Saturday with Kourt's 3-year-old son Reign -- her youngest of 3 kids with Scott Disick -- and Younes looks pretty natural in the role of protective parent.

As we reported ... Younes and Kourtney were on a private boat last week in Capri -- just the 2 of them -- showing off their hot bods while soaking up the sun.

Kendall Jenner and Ben Simmons haven't confirmed they're an item yet, but they're already eating from the same fridge, apparently.

Sources tell us the two have been holing up in a $25k/month rental in L.A. It's unclear whose name is on the lease, but they've both been spotted coming in and out of the ultra modern crib frequently, and we're told the lease term is for several months.

The 5 bedroom, 6 bath home has a pool and is centrally located near the Grove and trendy Fairfax area, which explains why they've been spotted around town so much.

Kendall recently purchased Charlie Sheen's old Beverly Hills home, but she's putting some of her own touches on the crib, so this could be her crash pad in the meantime.

Kim Kardashian doesn't seem to have the word awkward in her vocabulary, 'cause she asked the guy who cheated on her sister to unblock her on social media ... right to his face.

Kim was celebrating Khloe Kardashian's 34th birthday Wednesday evening in L.A., with none other than Tristan Thompson in attendance. As you'll recall, Khloe and the NBA star seem to have moved past his cheating scandal while she was pregnant with their kid.

Same goes for Kim too, actually. She straight-up asked Tristan to unblock her on Instagram ... and recorded him doing it as well. Talk about Queen of Confrontation, sheesh.

Kim Kardashian West and Kanye's old Bel-Air pad -- the one they transformed and sold for nearly $18 mil -- is back on the market ... and we've obtained never-before-seen pics in and around the palace.

TMZ broke the story, Kimye sold the 10,000 square foot home for $17.8 million back in November. It was scooped up by Ukranian billionaire Marina Acton, who also struck a friendship with Kim in the process.

The crib's full of marble floors, gold fixtures and a complete chef's kitchen. Doesn't look like Marina did much with the walls Kim and Kanye left her ... just a lot of white. And we're told asking price is a totally reasonable -- relatively speaking -- $18 million. The Altman brothers at Douglas Elliman Real Estate Co. will rep the sale.

Acton tells us she's still in love with the home, but is expecting a baby in a few months, so she needs more space ... 10,000 sq. feet more!

Marina -- who says she's having a girl -- tells us her parents plan to join her when she moves, and a new place in Miami or West Palm Beach with a guest house would be ideal.

As for a budget on her new place? Marina said what you'd expect from someone flipping 8-figure mansions ... "The sky is the limit."

Khloe Kardashian's flashing a massive rock on her left ring finger which might have ya thinking she's engaged to Tristan Thompson ... but don't go buying a gift yet.

Khloe and Tristan had dinner Sunday night at BOA Steakhouse on the Sunset Strip ... and from the look of things, it wasn't the most exciting date night. Khloe seemed to be giving Tristan serious side-eye while he looks at something other than her -- maybe his phone or the menu.

But the bling on her hand was a definite bright spot. Khloe's dressed up that finger before, so we're not jumping the gun on engagement news.

Kim Kardashian was ready to pull the plug on her marriage to Kanye West after his "slavery" remark on TMZ Live ... or so, Kanye thought.

Turns out the biggest backlash Kanye faced after saying 400 years of slavery "sound like a choice" ... was at home. He says, "There was a moment where I felt like after TMZ, maybe a week after that, I felt like the energy levels were low."

Ye told The NY Times, he actually called several family members and asked, "Was Kim thinking about leaving me after TMZ?"

Obviously, they've worked things out.

BTW, the Times asked Kanye if he wanted to rephrase the statement about "slavery." He refused, saying ... "I never said slavery itself -- like being shackled in chains -- was a choice. That's why I went from slave to 400 years to mental prison to this and that. If you look at the clip you see the way my mind works."

Kourtney Kardashian and boyfriend Younes Bendjima have taken their love fest overseas ... literally.

The two were spotted on a private boat in Capri, Italy Friday soaking up some sun and enjoying the scenery too. The pair even got in the water for a quick dip.

Kardashian and Younes have been dating for well over a year. Younes -- who is just 24 years old -- was Kourtney's first serious relationship since officially cutting ties with baby daddy Scott Disick.

As for Scott, he's been steady -- for the most part -- with Sofia Richie who, like Younes, is very much his junior at just 19 years old.