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Javon "Wanna" Walton is a professional boxer and an established actor ... and the "Euphoria" star could one day combine both his passions -- telling TMZ Sports he's down to take on a role as a fighter!!

17-year-old Wanna made his professional debut as a Most Valuable Promotions pugilist in a draw against Joshua Torres in March ... and prior to the fight, he said his career in the ring would be his priority moving forward.

But he's not giving up his career on the screen entirely ... 'cause when we asked if he'd ever put both of his strengths together -- he got pumped over the idea.

Sheryl Lee Ralph is feeling extremely grateful after she survived Hurricane Beryl's pass over Jamaica.

The "Abbott Elementary" star had previously expressed her concern about the Category 4 storm ... as she's in Jamaica for her son, Etienne Maurice's wedding to ABC News journalist Stephanie Wash.

However, as Sheryl told her followers on Thursday, her home in Kingston was left unscathed by the storm ... as well as her loved ones.

Rob Kardashian broke his elusive tendencies and appeared on his family's show to discuss a matter close to his heart ... conspiracy theories about aliens.

Kris Jenner's only son made a rare appearance on Thursday's episode of "The Kardashians" ... as he joined taping for the show via a phone call to back up sister Khloe's stance on extraterrestrial beings.

Check it out ... the family got on the topic of aliens while discussing the viral Miami moment, where conspiracy theorists claimed aliens visited a mall in the Sunshine state.

"Today" star Hoda Kotb had a less than desirable start to her Fourth of July ... as she suffered a pretty awkward wardrobe malfunction while on-air.

The newswoman was left scrambling when her white bra emerged from beneath her bright red dress ... and it drew all sorts of unwanted attention to her chest area. Hoda's cohost Jenna Bush Hager tried to do her a solid during the fiasco ... watch the vid, as she tried to draw attention to her grumbling stomach as HK adjusted her top.

Like the seasoned pro she is, Hoda rolled with the wardrobe malfunction and addressed the situation head-on.

Mike Rowe's drumming up support for his new movie "Something to Stand For," urging Americans to rally around at least one thing -- feeling grateful for one great moment in our history.

We caught up with Mike on "TMZ Live" ... and he revealed the inspiration for his doc/movie came from witnessing how deeply divided Americans are during this election year.

He tells us he's hoping people can come together, especially on the 4th of July, to cut the country some slack and celebrate its progress.

Ellen DeGeneres is clapping back at all those "mean girl" allegations ... which created controversy on her talk show, and ultimately contributed to her walking away from it.

The comedian addressed the controversial label attached to her during a recent stand-up show in Santa Rosa, California ... reportedly telling the near-capacity crowd, "I am many things, but I am not mean."

According to SFGATE, while Ellen stood up for herself, she did acknowledge, "I can be demanding, impatient, and tough. I am a strong woman."

KeKe Jabbar, famous for starring on OWN's "Love & Marriage: Huntsville," is dead.

The reality TV star's death was announced Tuesday by blogger Marcella Speaks during a YouTube live stream, where she read a statement she said was from Keke's family.

In the statement, her fam says Keke died "peacefully at home surrounded in love." They did not mention a cause of death.

Australian actress Yvonne Strahovski was in her early 20's when she first started playing Sarah Walker -- the sexy secret agent who's obsessed with her job and protecting Chuck -- in the spy comedy-drama series "Chuck" back in 2007.

Yvonne was part of an ensemble cast including Zachary Levi as the nerdy electronics supervisor who loves video games, Chuck, Joshua Gomez as Chuck's loyal best friend and the Buy More Store Manager, Morgan and Adam Baldwin as Sarah's arrogant CIA partner, John.

In 2012 and 2013, Yvonne played Hannah McKay in the drama series "Dexter."

Andrew Jury -- famous for being one of the grooms on the first season of "Married at First Sight New Zealand" -- is dead.

Andrew died Thursday while he was in custody at Mt Eden Corrections Facility in Auckland, New Zealand ... his father, Roy Jury, told The New Zealand Herald.

The cause of death is unclear ... and prison officials reportedly rushed to save Andrew's life.

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's romance is still a thing -- or so it seems -- after several months out of the spotlight, they're back together for date night!

The couple, who first linked up last year, proved they're still together by enjoying a rare movie night out in Hollywood, stopping by the TCL Chinese Theatre over the weekend ... and, at least, attempting to keep a low profile.

The Kylie Cosmetics founder and actor were both dressed casually, wearing baseball caps and face masks.

Kevin Dillon's Tesla apparently took an unplanned pit stop mid-carwash ... and cops say it caused a rear-end ripple effect for some unlucky cars in line behind him.

The incident went down last Monday at an L.A.-area drive-thru car wash ... where cars are typically left in neutral as they go through the wash. But, in Kevin's case, we're told he accidentally lifted up from his seat, which triggered the brakes ... bringing his car to an unexpected halt.

Our sources say this sparked a fender bender with the 3 cars behind him. Thankfully, we're told the damage was minimal.

Paris Hilton's kids certainly have their mom's energy ... her son is ready to get out in the world and make a name for himself -- 'cause he's running all over the place!

The mother-of-two shared a behind-the-scenes clip from an at-home photo shoot ... and, in it, she reveals she and her husband Carter Reum could barely get Phoenix to keep still -- a recurring problem, she says, since he's able to walk on his own.

Watch the vid ... Paris is trying to hold back her squirmy eldest child -- but, he's not having it, and Reum holds his hand and walks with him on his escape from mom's arms.

Renuald White -- a soap opera star who broke down barriers for Black people in modeling -- has died ... according to one of his longtime friends.

Fashion designer Jeffrey Banks revealed the news to Women's Wear Daily -- a popular fashion magazine -- Friday sharing that White died last week while under hospice care in Manhattan. He did not provide a cause of death.

White rose to prominence via modeling in the 1970s ... becoming just the second Black model to appear on the cover of GQ in 1979 -- two years after Urs Althaus.

Chrissy Teigen's casting her vote for the next Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover ... and, she's no "Nonsense" about getting singer Sabrina Carpenter.

The model -- who appeared on the cover of this year's issue, BTW -- talked about her who she wants to follow in her footsteps in an interview with People ... and, she immediately pointed to the "Espresso" singer.

Teigen says Sabrina's participation in the mag would be awesome ... noting she and her kids are obsessed with SC's music right now -- though hopefully, the kiddos haven't heard Carpenter's steamy outros.

Pride Month's almost over, but some celebs are still finding ways to celebrate ... with one former late-night host coming out before June turns to July!

Amber Ruffin -- a writer on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" who hosted her own program "The Amber Ruffin Show" on Peacock -- came out in an Instagram post Sunday in a move she wrote won't shock a single damn person.

Alongside a pic of her in a tank top baring the word "Queer," she added the caption, "I’m using the last day of PRIDE to come out! Be proud of who you are, little babies! I know I am! And I can’t wait to be discriminated against for a new reason!!"

Khloe Kardashian knows how to do it up big for her fam, hosting her 40th birthday party, and some huge stars showed up to perform.

The party was themed, "Khloewood," a play on "Dollywood." Not sure where the soiree went down, but we think somewhere in L.A.

Snoop, Kurupt and Warren G all took the stage.