Taylor Swift Poses With Kid's Kelce Blanket ... During Hospital Visit
Taylor Swift's "Eras" might be over, but she's still putting smiles on faces ... taking time to hang out with kids at a hospital in Kansas City -- and the special visit included a funny moment involving Travis Kelce.
The "Fortnight" singer hit up the Children’s Mercy Hospital on Thursday ... and spent at least an hour meeting patients located on the hematology and oncology floor.
Dick Vitale I'm Cancer Free, Baby!!!
The holidays really did come early for college basketball legend Dick Vitale -- he just revealed the results of Thursday's medical tests ... and he's "clean of cancer!"
Vitale provided the awesome update on social media ... saying he's considering the news from his doctors an extra-special Christmas gift.
SANTA CLAUS came early as Dr Rick Brown called & said that my PET SCAN at 7 AM came back CLEAN OF CANCER ! OMG thanks so much to ALL of YOU for your 🙏🙏🙏Yes I’m cutting the nets down baby it’s my National Championship! @TheMontagGroup @jksports @TheVCEO @ESPNPR @ @WSB_Speakers pic.twitter.com/XGa1bJ8pzu
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) December 12, 2024 @DickieV
Dickie V documented his entire throat cancer journey leading up to his PET scan ... saying he had Dec. 12 circled on his calendar, as that's when he'd find out if the 30 rounds of radiation since July 2023 worked.
Brittany Mahomes Pregnan-see My Maternity Shots ... Stunning Braless Pics
Pregnancy sure looks good on Brittany Mahomes ... check out some pics she shared from a recent maternity shoot -- she's glowing!!
Patrick Mahomes' wife went braless for the picture sesh -- choosing to wear nothing but a loose white shirt and some blue jeans to capture the final days of her third pregnancy.
In each snap, she stunned ... and many of her 2.1 million followers raced to her Instagram's comment section to praise her for the looks.
Bill Belichick I Talked With Michael Jordan ... Before Taking UNC Job
Bill Belichick checked in with the greatest Tar Heel ever before taking the UNC head coaching job ... revealing Thursday he had a convo with Michael Jordan just days before he formally put pen to North Carolina paper.
The former New England Patriots sideline manager said His Airness was one of a few UNC legends he chatted with before officially accepting his new gig -- telling media members at a news conference in Chapel Hill he also picked the brains of Julius Peppers and Lawrence Taylor.
It's unclear what exactly the GOATs all talked about ... but Bill said he got blessings from all of them.
UNC Alum Files For 'Chapel Bill' Trademark ... On Heels Of Hiring
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One North Carolina super fan sprang into action after the big Bill Belichick news broke this week ... with a proud alum rushing to trademark "Chapel Bill" shortly after the legendary coach announced he was taking his talents to the Tar Heels football program.
TMZ Sports spoke with 2000 grad Anthony Proscia -- who filed papers Wednesday -- and he said his main goal with the move was to ensure the viral phrase didn't fall into the nefarious hands of the school's hated rival fanbases over at Duke or NC State.
Of course, "Chapel Bill" is a play on the town UNC is located in -- Chapel Hill. The phrase has quickly taken off, with the Tar Heels' X account using it in multiple social media posts to announce the hire.
Michael Jordan I Finally Sold My Chicago Mansion ... Only Took 12 Years!!!
Michael Jordan has officially parted ways with his Chicago mansion ... and the new owner got it for a bargain -- $9.5 million!!
The 56,000-square-foot property has been on and off the market since 2012 ... and was initially priced at $29,000,000 before it dropped to $14.8 million in 2015.
As we previously reported, a buyer was found earlier this year ... however, the deal was "contingent" on several unknown factors.
NFL WR Xavier Legette I Eat Raccoon!! Had One On Thanksgiving
Not everyone was eating turkey on Thanksgiving ... 'cause rising star rookie receiver Xavier Legette revealed he chomped down on a raccoon for his holiday dinner!
The Carolina Panthers first round 2024 draft pick revealed the non-traditional Turkey Day meal on the St. Brown Podcast when Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown asked him about something he enjoys eating that others might find questionable.
"I eat raccoon," Legette admitted. "Like a raccoon that you see in the trash."
Raiders' Charles Snowden Arrested In Las Vegas For DUI
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden has been charged with DUI ... after he was arrested in Sin City earlier this week.
Court records, obtained by TMZ Sports, show Snowden was hit with a misdemeanor count on Dec. 10.
8 News Now reports it all stems from a traffic stop police conducted on the 26-year-old after they got a call about "a suspicious vehicle." The outlet states Snowden was arrested and booked into a local jail early Tuesday morning, before he was released a short time later.
Aaron Rodgers Burrow Burglary 'Interesting' ... Thanks To Olivia Ponton 911 Call
Aaron Rodgers says the recent burglary at Joe Burrow's house is rather fascinating ... large in part thanks to the 911 call coming from a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and her mother.
The New York Jets quarterback was asked about the most recent home invasion involving an NFL superstar at Wednesday's practice ... and he opened up on the safety measures he's taken at his own digs -- while also making note of Olivia Ponton's involvement in Burrow's fiasco.
"Well, it's an interesting situation that happened in Cincinnati, mostly around the call," Rodgers said. "But yeah, I think something happened in Kansas City as well."
Remy Ma & Papoose Gloves Off, Both Accuse Other Of Cheating ... 🥊 With Boxer Claressa Shields Caught In Middle!!!
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One of Hip Hop's favorite couples, Papoose and Remy Ma, confirmed their split in an explosive social media spat this morning ... and all the gloves are off!!!
Remy woke up and chose violence by bombing first with alleged text messages between Pap and superstar boxer Claressa Shields that popped the lid off his "affair."
The Bronx rapper is known for never backing down in rap battles, and proceeded to walk Shields down on her IG, claiming the Gold Medal Olympian got "scary" and kept hanging up once the cheating was discovered.
Serena Williams Looking Skinny On Private Jet ... Runway Ready!!!
Serena Williams' retirement bod is lookin' gooooood ... check out a snap she shared from a recent private jet ride -- she's as trim as ever!
The tennis legend -- who officially hung up her racket in Sept. 2022 -- posted the pic to her Instagram page on Wednesday evening ... and most of her 17 million followers noticed her new, svelte frame.
Many commented on her skinny arms and thin figure ... with one writing, "slim & trim looking great."
Mariah Carey All I Want For Xmas Is ... An NFL Game Performance!!!
The NFL is pulling out all the stops for Christmas ... 'cause not only is Beyoncé a halftime performer -- Mariah Carey is kicking off the whole day of games!!
The big announcement was made on Thursday ... with the Queen of Christmas slated to give a special rendition of her classic hit ahead of all the holiday football action.
Carey will perform "All I Want For Christmas Is You" before the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 PM ET and the Baltimore Ravens visit the Houston Texans later in the afternoon.
Troy Aikman Cowboys Will Bring Back McCarthy ... I've Got A 'Gut' Feeling
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Cowboys fans hoping for a new head coach might have to wait a while longer ... Troy Aikman tells TMZ Sports he thinks his former team will stick with Mike McCarthy in 2025.
The current Dallas sideline manager's contract expires following this season ... and after his team has floundered to a 5-8 record so far this year -- there's been a whole lot of people in Texas eager to see a new face in the Cowboys' headset.
But, when we caught up with Aikman on Wednesday ... he told us he doesn't believe Mike's going anywhere.
Paige VanZant Christmas Comes Earlier For Fans ... Dresses as Sexy Santa!!!
Paige VanZant's certainly on the naughty list this year ... dressing up as sexy Santa Claus alongside several other models -- with just the tiniest bikinis covering their bodies.
The OnlyFans star shared several photos ... red holiday hats and lipstick matching their bikinis as they pose by the pool.
The group of ladies spread some holiday cheer while laying out spread-eagle on several beach chairs posing seductively.
NFL Beyoncé Gets More Time To Shine ... For X-Mas Performance
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BeyHive rejoice -- Beyoncé will have more time than usual for her Christmas Day game halftime performance ... as TMZ Sports has learned the NFL is extending its intermission to give the superstar singer a longer show.
A typical NFL game halftime is around 12-15 minutes ... but league sources tell us that'll be beefed up when 'Yoncé takes the stage after the second quarter of the Houston Texans' home matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Dec. 25.
While it's not Super Bowl-level time -- the Big Game break can last up to 25 minutes -- we're told the total intermission on Christmas Day will be roughly 20 minutes ... meaning Beyoncé gets more breathing room for her set.
Joe Burrow Addresses Home Burglary ... 'I Feel Like My Privacy Has Been Violated'
Joe Burrow just addressed the burglary at his Ohio home ... and it's clear as day -- he's not pleased about any aspect of it.
The Bengals star actually got his feelings on the matter out of the way right at the outset of his Wednesday afternoon meeting with reporters ... saying straight up, "I feel like my privacy has been violated in more ways than one, and way more is already out there than I would want out there and that I care to share."
"So," he continued, "that's all I got to say about that."