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The family of Nichelle Nichols was just handed a hefty sum ... after a jury awarded them millions in a lawsuit.

The TV and film icon's estate was awarded $13 million as a result of a wrongful death lawsuit against Gila Medical Center in Silver City, New Mexico, where Nichols was treated in 2022.

The legendary Nichols was a trailblazer as Lt. Uhura on “Star Trek” ... the first Black woman to play a starring role on TV. She also appeared as the beloved character in several 'ST' films.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is mourning the death of her "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" costar Anthony Head ... and her tribute is sure to make fans bawl.

Not long after news broke that Head -- who played Rupert Giles -- died of complications from pneumonia ... SMG shared her heartbreak on Instagram.

Along with several snaps from the classic '90s series. Sarah wrote ... "'Tell Giles I figured it out and I’m ok.' Well, I don’t have it figured out, and I’m not ok. But I know I’m the lucky one because I knew you. Thank you to Daisy and Emily, who not only shared their dad with me, but with the world."

Drake Von's female accuser gives a disturbing account of his alleged attack in newly released body camera footage, telling cops she couldn't breathe and briefly lost consciousness.

In the footage, obtained by TMZ, the woman tells Las Vegas cops Von was on top of her and she couldn't breathe as she tried to get him off. She says she eventually kicked him and broke free, but claims Von snatched her cellphone during the struggle.

The woman says she believes she briefly blacked out after Von allegedly restricted her breathing, telling officers she couldn't remember anything for about two seconds.

She claims Von then slammed her to the ground, refused to return her phone, and told her to get on her knees and beg if she really wanted it back.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will take their vows in front of more than 1,000 people inside Madison Square Garden ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ between 1,100 and 1,200 people will show up at MSG July 3 to watch the couple become husband and wife. We're told Taylor and Travis have gone to great lengths to ensure privacy, and that includes communicating with invitees by text, rather than physical invitations.

As we reported, the advantage of MSG is that there are no windows from which photographers can shoot pictures of the event. There is also underground parking so guests can enter and exit without crowds converging on them.

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A blood-soaked Lil Poppa was taken off in a stretcher after shooting himself in his car ... new police bodycam video from his February suicide shows.

TMZ obtained the footage Friday and it shows the law enforcement response to Lil Poppa's
suicide in Georgia ... including the moment cops find him slumped over his his car, with blood all over the interior.

You can see Lil Poppa on a stretcher before paramedics rush him to Grady Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis are looking every bit the friendly exes ... putting their complicated past aside to celebrate a major milestone for their daughter, Daisy.

The "Ted Lasso" star and his director/actress ex reunited in Los Angeles for their kid's school graduation Thursday, appearing in great spirits as they proudly doted on their little girl.

Judging by the photos, things couldn't have looked more cordial between the pair ... a stark contrast to the drama that once surrounded their nasty split.

Emotional moment in Karmelo Anthony's murder trial ... tears started flowing as prosecutors played bodycam footage of paramedics trying to save Austin Metcalf from a fatal stab wound.

The gut-wrenching footage played in court Friday, showed paramedics giving Austin CPR after he was stabbed at a Texas high school track meet. He's unresponsive on the ground as they try to save his life.

It was hard for Austin's parents to watch ... they broke down in tears and were held by family members while the footage played.

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' alum Kim Zolciak's estranged husband, Kroy Biermann, recently dated an OnlyFans model named Bri and took her on a family getaway with his kids ... according to new legal docs from their divorce.

The alleged relationship is laid out in a letter written by the mother of a girlfriend of one of Kim and Kroy's sons. The letter, obtained by TMZ, was sent to the court-appointed guardian who makes custody recommendations in Kim and Kroy's divorce. 

In the letter, the woman says her daughter went on a trip with Kroy and his family over spring break. She says Kroy never mentioned his girlfriend, Bri, was going to be there … and she later learned Bri was an OnlyFans model. 

The concerned mother writes ... "This is a concern due to the apparent poor influence of his girlfriend. Although much of her sexual content has been removed from the internet, I did see the photos before their removal."

Get ready for the most dramatic day of the year ... it's almost time for the 2026 Tony Awards!!!

Sunday's ceremony is going to be a star-studded event, full of A-list nominees and performers, like Queen Latifah, Daniel Radcliffe, Dylan Mulvaney and more. Plus, it's hosted by Pink ... so here's hoping for a night of near-constant aerial gymnastics!

Whitney Leavitt, Julianne Hough, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells are among those set to perform ... and big names like Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf and Rachel Dratch are up for awards.

These stars can do it all ... sing, dance, and act -- 8 times a week, mind you -- and you can watch them all show off their chops this weekend when the Tony Awards come roaring into view.

Lena the Plug is still trying to track down the man she claims fraudulently filed divorce paperwork in her name ... and it sounds like a solo mission, 'cause she says the cops haven't exactly been rushing to crack the case.

The influencer joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday and told us her theory behind the bogus Adam22 divorce filing. We shared our own theory too, but Lena's is far less sinister.

Now for the facts ... Lena says police came, took a report, and gathered evidence ... but she still walked away feeling like they weren't taking the situation all that seriously.

Jeffrey Epstein "sexually and psychologically" abused his former assistant for over a decade ... at least that's what she told a House oversight committee investigating the late pedophile's crimes.

According to the transcript of Sarah Kellen's interview with the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform May 21 ... she claimed Epstein groomed, abused, controlled, and manipulated her "until I could no longer tell which thoughts were mine and which were his."

Sarah told the Committee she didn't even get her first paycheck from the disgraced financier until she agreed to "submit to his sexual abuse."

Jesse and Ashley Ridgway say the backlash they've faced since announcing they terminated a pregnancy because their unborn child had Down syndrome has been so intense, they started sleeping next to a firearm.

The influencer couple joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday, with Jesse revealing he keeps a loaded gun on his bedside table and installed a security gate at their home.

The couple's defense measures come as they're being flooded with hateful messages, death threats, and harassment ... following their abortion announcement.

Nick Cannon's got a two-word solution for NBA Youngboy's baby mama drama ... bible study!!!

We got Nick in New York on Thursday and our photog asked how NBA YoungBoy might bring peace to the chaos surrounding his growing family situation ... and Nick didn't hesitate to bring religion into the fold.

Check out the clip ... Nick says faith has been the key to keeping things harmonious in his own blended family, explaining that bringing everyone together through God has worked for him and his six baby mamas.

The ex-girlfriend of "Love Island USA" star Huda Mustafa's ex-boyfriend Louis Russell looks like she's calling off the dogs ... seemingly dropping her effort to get permanent court-ordered protection from Huda ... weeks after alleged texts of Huda crashing out surfaced.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, there was a hearing today as part of Nicole Olivera's restraining order petition against Huda ... but it looks like Nicole and Huda failed to appear. 

As a result, the judge dissolved all the temporary restraining orders and dismissed the case for lack of prosecution.

Nicole dated and has a child with Louis, the Netflix reality star who recently broke up with Huda. Prior to Huda and Louis' split, Nicole asked the court to order Huda not to come near her or her home.

Kristin Cavallari is damn near as hot as the sun down in Mexico ... strutting around Cabo San Lucas in some sexy swimwear.

Check out the new snaps ... KC is a total smoke show in a black bikini that shows off her toned assets and sexy curves. She also rocked matching black shades and a baseball cap.

Yes, vacation looks good on Kristin.

Just last week, Kristin was dropping jaws at Miami Swim Week ... hitting the runway in a tiny snakeskin-print bikini for her brand's first-ever fashion show.

3:27 PM PT -- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will take their vows in front of more than 1,000 people inside Madison Square Garden ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ is zeroing in on the wedding venue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce .. and now we know they'll be tying the knot in the heart of New York City's busiest borough.

A source with direct knowledge tells us ... the wedding's going down July 3 in the "middle of Manhattan."

As for the venue ... there's a buzz Taylor and Travis will by tying the knot at Madison Square Garden, but no word yet if that's indeed the place. Reality is ... the bride and groom have lots of iconic options for their big day -- Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, the NYC Public Library ... the list goes on.

Taylor and Trav are, obviously, doing all they can to keep their choice top secret, because our source says she's been reaching out to her guests over text with more info ... though it's unclear if formal invites were ever sent out.

TMZ broke the story ... Taylor hopped on the phone and personally called her famous friends to save the date, but did not, initially, provide details on location.

As we first told you ... Karlie Kloss and Benson Boone have both scored coveted spots on the guest list, but Miles Teller and his wife, Keleigh, might not be so lucky.