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."
Bill Belichick Turns Heel ... Takes UNC Job
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6:56 PM PT -- It's official -- Bill Belichick is the next head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels football program ... with the legend himself addressing the new gig.
"I am excited for the opportunity at UNC-Chapel Hill," BB said Wednesday night. "I grew up around college football with my Dad and treasured those times. I have always wanted to coach in college and now I look forward to building the football program in Chapel Hill."
Welcome to Chapel Hill, Bill Belichick!
— UNC Tar Heels (@GoHeels) December 12, 2024 @GoHeels
The eight-time Super Bowl Champion has officially been named our next @UNCFootball Head Coach. #GoHeels x #ChapelBill pic.twitter.com/cnngQI7gnC
Belichick's former quarterback, Tom Brady, also weighed in on the move ... saying, "The Tar Heel way is about to become a thing," in his congratulatory message.
It appears Bill Belichick will return to the sidelines in 2025 ... he's now expected to take the head coaching job at the Univ. of North Carolina.
Multiple reports state Belichick and the university are in the midst of putting the finishing touches on a contract that will make the 72-year-old the Tar Heels' sideline manager for the foreseeable future.
The impending move will mark Belichick's first foray into the college football waters ... as he had previously spent all of his time under a headset in the NFL.
Tua Tagovailoa Issues Warning to Potential Burglars ... I Have Armed Security!
Tua Tagovailoa says he's not the one to mess with -- cautioning all potential crooks to "think twice" amid the rise in burglaries at NFL players' homes ... 'cause he's fully prepared.
The Miami Dolphins quarterback was asked all about the unfortunate trend at Wednesday's press conference ... on the heels of Joe Burrow being the latest superstar to have his home broken into during "Monday Night Football" earlier this week.
The 26-year-old revealed he was also a victim of theft when his car was broken into recently ... but has since increased security for himself and his family.
Bill Belichick GF Follows UNC Cheer Accounts ... Sign Of Impending Deal?!?
If Tar Heels fans needed further proof a deal for Bill Belichick might be imminent ... look no further than his girlfriend's Instagram page -- she just followed two UNC cheer accounts.
Jordon Hudson -- a former college cheerleader who still competes on the mats -- added @carolinacheerleading and @unc_allgirlcheer to her following list on Wednesday ... a clue that Belichick could be inching toward officially being named the next head coach of the Tar Heels football team.
The first account Jordon subscribed to describes itself as the "official Instagram for the University of North Carolina cheerleading program," while the second touts itself to be the landing page for UNC's competitive club cheerleading squad.
Roger Goodell, NFL Relationship With Jay-Z 'Not Changing' ... Amid Rape Lawsuit
The NFL is standing firm in Jay-Z's corner after he was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in a new lawsuit ... with commissioner Roger Goodell telling reporters the rap mogul's status with the league remains unchanged.
Commish relayed the non-update during a press conference for the upcoming slate of Christmas Day games on Netflix ... and in his response, it's clear the Shield believes Hov's adamant denial of the allegations.
"We are aware of the allegations and Jay-Z's really strong response to that," Goodell said minutes ago.
Trevor Lawrence Wife Gives 'Bumpdate' ... 'Little Girl Is Not So Little!!!'
Trevor Lawrence's crummy season is about to get a whole lot better really soon ... 'cause his wife just showed off her pregnant belly, and it seems she's just days away from giving birth!
Marissa Lawrence revealed her growing stomach in a "bumpdate" on her Instagram page Wednesday afternoon ... and she certainly looks ready to pop.
"Little girl is not so little," she wrote in a caption on the flick.
Rams' Kobie Turner Sean McVay Wanted An Encore!!! ... Days After 'Masked Singer' Appearance
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L.A. Rams defensive end Kobie Turner took the internet by storm after he was revealed on "The Masked Singer" ... and it caught his coach's attention, too -- 'cause the NFLer tells TMZ Sports Sean McVay asked him to put on a show for his team!!
We caught up with the 25-year-old after his run on the show came to an end ... and while he said his experience on the FOX series was a bit out of his comfort zone, he is no stranger to hitting some high notes.
"I've performed pretty much my whole life," Turner said. "Actually, right before COVID, I just did my first gig, and then kind of COVID hit. So it had been a little while since I performed live, but that more so felt like getting back to a space of home."
Lou Gehrig '37 World Series Jersey Hits Auction ... Expected To Fetch $4M!
A significant piece of New York Yankees history is on the auction block!
Lou Gehrig's game-worn jersey from the 1937 World Series -- and multiple other regular season games -- is up for grabs and expected to sell for over $4 million!
SCP Auctions -- who are selling the coveted threads -- say they've photo matched the classic pinstriped jersey, and it confirmed that The Iron Horse rocked the uni top multiple times during the 1937 regular season (the Yanks went 102-52), as well as during the World Series.
The Yankees beat the New York Giants in the 34th ever W.S.
Gehrig, 34 years old at the time, was at the height of his superstardom, leading the American League in multiple categories, including gamers played (no shock there), walks, and OPS. Lou hit 37 home runs and knocked in 158 runs, while only striking out 49 times.
Archie Manning Clarifies Arch-To-Cowboys Wish ... I Was Just Being Nice!!!
Archie Manning is backtracking on his hopes of seeing Arch suit up for America's Team ... claiming his comment about his grandson partnering with the Dallas Cowboys wasn't supposed to be taken seriously.
Manning -- who played in the NFL in the '70s and '80s -- recently made headlines after a TikTok user asked him on camera where he would like to see the current Texas Longhorns QB land in the pros.
Peyton and Eli's dad replied, "I hope he'll play three years in Texas. I hope he plays three more years."
Hailee Steinfeld Hot Shots To Kick Off Her 28th Birthday!
Hailee Steinfeld is ringing in her 28th birthday today, and we’ve rounded up some of her most fire looks to celebrate the occasion in style!
The Oscar nominee has been in the game since she was a kid ... but these pics prove she’s all grown up now -- serving up a collection of sizzling mirror selfies that scream style and confidence.
As you can see, Hailee's natural beauty shines through, especially in those bare-faced snaps where she proves makeup is totally optional.
Travis Kelce Shout Out To Taylor ... 'Eras Tour' Was 'Unbelievable!!!'
Travis Kelce took time this week to gush over his girlfriend -- praising Taylor Swift for concluding her "unbelievable" "Eras Tour."
The Kansas City Chiefs superstar heaped compliments on Tay Tay for several minutes during Wednesday's episode of "New Heights" ... following the conclusion of her epic string of concerts in Vancouver.
TK shouted her out for finishing up "a f*** ton" of performances ... before calling the scope of events "insane."