Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro's cause of death has been revealed ... with officials determining the ex-Arizona Cardinals player passed from an accidental drug overdose.
The California Post reported Mauro died from “acute combined fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol intoxication," according to an update from the Maricopa County Medical Examiner on Friday. The examiner also ruled the manner of death an accident.
As we reported ... Mauro died last month at just 35 years old, with his father announcing the heartbreaking news in an emotional social media post.
The Auburn graduate who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend's dad died from a gunshot wound to the chest ... TMZ has learned.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner and Medical Examiner's Office ... 22-year-old Whitney Robeson died from "injury to left lung, heart, and aorta, due to gunshot wound of chest."
The manner of death is homicide, the office also announced on Friday.
MAGA influencer Melissa Rein Lively and her banker boyfriend are facing criminal charges overseas ... after authorities say they were involved in an allegedly racist confrontation inside a London subway station.
Lively -- who runs the "anti-woke" firm America First PR and once claimed she was close to becoming President Donald Trump's press secretary -- was charged with assault Friday following the October incident ... while her boyfriend, Philipp Ostermann, was hit with two racially aggravated public order charges and an additional public order offense.
Cops say the whole thing went down when the couple allegedly collided with a stroller being pushed by a woman entering the station with her family and two young children.
Eric Stonestreet's Kansas City home was crawling with activity Friday ... someone got onto his property, and the cops were called ... and we've got photos of the police response.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... an alleged trespasser crossed onto Eric's Missouri property Friday morning, and the "Modern Family" star's personal security detail called the police.
Karen Read's infamous SUV -- the one she was accused of using to kill her Boston cop boyfriend -- didn't even make it to bidding ... 'cause someone swooped in with an offer before the auction could officially kick off.
The Lexus was set to go up for auction at Manzi Appraisers in Woburn, Mass. ... where bidders had to prove they had at least $20K in the bank just to register.
A few people showed up ready to throw their hats in the ring -- including two spotted holding bidding signs -- but the whole thing was abruptly halted after an outside group made an offer behind the scenes.
Shannon Beador says her dog, Archie, has gone up to the big farm in the sky ... announcing his death in a heartfelt post.
The 'Real Housewives' star announced the sad news via Instagram ... sharing a happy photo of her golden retriever on the beach with several dove emojis over his head.
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Beador writes, "Heaven has a new special angel. Archie passed away yesterday and the girls and I are heartbroken."
Pramila Jayapalsays Iran belongs at the World Cup right alongside everybody else ... no matter how heated world politics get.
Check it out ... the Washington congresswoman -- whose district includes Seattle, one of the host cities for the tournament coming up in June -- told TMZ on Friday morning she doesn't think Iran should be excluded from the global competition despite ongoing international tensions.
"I think that it is important that we continue to have countries participating from all over the world," Jayapal said when Jacob asked if Iran should still participate. "These are soccer players from Iran ... they're important participants in FIFA."
So much for toning down the rhetoric after last month's assassination attempt ... messages are pouring into congressional offices with cries to kill all the Jews.
TMZ has obtained several voicemails from people who called Congressman Jared Moskowitz's Washington, D.C. office ... all diatribes on Jews, Israel and how both should be exterminated. We're told this is a "small sampling" of voicemails with the same message and tone.
John Travolta looks like he's leaning into French fashion at a famous film festival in France ... because he's rocking a French hat as part of a new look over in Cannes.
The actor popped up Friday at the Cannes Film Festival and he ... well, looked different than most folks are used to seeing him.
John rocked a white beret with some rounded, wire-rimmed spectacles ... plus a black and white suit, tie and pocket square.
Reese Witherspoon and ex-husband Ryan Phillippe just pulled off a rare reunion ... showing up all smiles for son Deacon Phillippe's graduation from New York University!
The former couple looked every bit the proud parents Friday as they snapped pics and celebrated Deacon's big milestone in NYC.
Honestly, Reese and Ryan may be Hollywood royalty, but they blended right in with the sea of emotional parents soaking up graduation day.
President Donald Trump made at least $220 million in financial transactions in the first three months of the year ... including purchases in huge tech and media companies.
In the media world, Trump bought at least $1.08 million in securities in Comcast, $571K in Netflix, $364K in Disney, $45K in Fox Corp., $30K in Warner Bros. Discovery, and $15K in Paramount Skydance ... according to two new financial disclosure forms released Thursday by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics.
He also sold securities in some of those same media groups ... including $1.3 million in Netflix, $1.1 million in Disney, and $30K in Fox Corp.
A celebrity wellness guru and MTV personality is standing firm ... after a firestorm of criticism was unleashed when she admitted she doesn't have a license to practice therapy.
Here's the deal ... Cheyenne Bryant, who claims to hold a Ph.D., has been at the center of controversy since she made the lack of a license news known while on Joe Budden's podcast... leading to scrutiny of her education and qualifications in general.
Now, Cheyenne is pushing back, telling Fox5 DC ... if she believes she's a doctor, then that should be good enough ... 'cause she's done plenty to help people, including Nick Cannon,Cam Newton and Shannon Sharpe.
Elsie Hewitt's keeping it movin' after her split from Pete Davidson... stepping out in NYC with the couple's baby after news of the breakup surfaced.
The model was spotted Friday pushing a pram through the city while grabbing an iced coffee ... rocking an oversized hoodie, leggings, and sneakers during the low-key outing. As you can see, she was strolling solo with the newborn tucked under a patterned canopy.
The sighting marks the first time Elsie's been photographed since the news broke that she and Pete called it quits -- just five months after welcoming their daughter, Scottie Rose.
Rick Ross is giving Drake's new album a one-star review ... calling it "trash" and claiming anyone who's giving it praises is just glazing Drake.
The rapper took to his Instagram to share his raw thoughts on the release of "Iceman," "Maid of Honour" and "Habibti" ... sharing a clip where he's scrolling through the comments on an IG post about the album and mocking Drake's lyrics.
He sarcastically yells out "bars" over and over again while roasting anyone daring to defend the star ... telling them to stop it. He then tells Drake he's "washed."
Britney Spearsis back out in public after her bizarre and chaotic restaurant incident sparked concern among diners.
The Princess of Pop was photographed Thursday afternoon leaving Paw Works pet store in Thousand Oaks, CA, hopping in the passenger seat of her black Mercedes G-Wagon while her driver took the wheel. Britney appeared carefree during the outing, even kicking her feet up on the dashboard.
It's the first time Britney's been seen since we broke the story that the singer caused a chaotic scene Wednesday night at Blue Dog Tavern in Sherman Oaks.
Can you guess which Hollywood hottie put her bare bod on full display in this eye-popping shot?! It's Friday, and boy oh boy, do we have a sweet treat for you:
This gal from Milwaukee, Wisconsin has put out some bangers -- "Kings & Queens" and "My Head & My Heart" really take things to the max!
"Oh she's sweet but a psycho, a little bit psycho!"
