Aldon Smith-- the former NFL star whose dominant pass-rushing ability made him one of football's most feared defenders -- has died. He was 36.
Smith died Saturday morning ... but details surrounding his death were not immediately available.
The San Francisco 49ers confirmed the news in a statement ... saying they were "devastated by the sudden and tragic passing" of the former first-round pick. The team remembered Smith's remarkable talent, standout rookie season and the infectious smile that "lit up every room he walked into."
The Knicks again battled back in Game 5, where they trailed by as many as 16 points ... defeating the Spurs, 94-90, and winning their first title since 1973.
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points, including 13 straight in the 4th, again fueling a furious comeback for the second straight game.
As the clock hit 00:00, the Knicks captain shared a hug with his dad, assistant coach Rick Brunson.
There were thousands of Knicks fans at Frost Bank Center, despite all the pregame controversy about tickets being canceled ... and they all stayed for the trophy presentation.
It caps a remarkable playoff run for the Knicks ... who lost only one playoff game since trailing the Hawks 2-1 in the 1st round, losing just one game in 51 days.
Gavin Magnus is putting a label on it ... confirming OnlyFans star Piper Rockelleis officially his girlfriend!
We caught up with the singer Friday outside Erewhon in Beverly Hills, where he finally put the rumors to rest. Watch the clip ... Gavin confirms where things stand with Piper and also addresses one of the biggest questions surrounding their relationship, without sounding the least bit bothered.
Piper, of course, has become one of the internet's biggest stars ... building a massive following through OF and the viral "Bop House" crew alongside Sophie Rain... while Gavin has continued grinding away in the music world.
Rosie O'Donnell got a firsthand look at how daughter Chelsea is doing behind bars ... and she likes what she's seeing.
Rosie recently visited her daughter in prison and later shared an emotional update to Instagram on Friday through poetry ... revealing the reunion left her feeling hopeful. She said Chelsea asked for the visit herself, and while bad weather reportedly cut their time together short, the experience still made a big impact.
According to Rosie, Chelsea appeared healthy, clear-headed and focused on her future. Rosie added that they now speak every day -- a positive sign after years of highly publicized family struggles.
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Alix Earle's keeping her foot on the gas after that meetup with F1 driver Lando Norris... and these new pics are pure horsepower.
The influencer dropped a fresh set of Instagram snaps Saturday captioned, "just a simple night out will do" ... though there was nothing low-key about the photo dump. Alix stunned in a curve-hugging black dress for a mirror selfie, then turned up the glamour even more in a lace mini at night.
The carousel also featured a few famous friends along for the ride -- including Stella Jones, Anastasia Karanikolaouand Jake Shane-- all looking like they were making the most of the night out.
There's never a gray day when Amelia Gray Hamlin's around ... just sunshine, smiles and lots of curves -- and we've put together her best shots to prove it.
The model and reality star reached the quarter-century mark on Saturday ... and we know she'll be ready to hit the beach on her bday because she always looks great in a bikini.
Just check out this pic ... Amelia looks pretty in pink -- flaunting her figure in a tiny ensemble that would put Elle Woods to shame.
Austin Metcalf's dad says the effects of that fatal day are still being felt throughout his family ... particularly by Austin's twin brother, Hunter.
Jeff Metcalf opened up about the lasting trauma Hunter has endured during a recent appearance on the "JinxedSip" podcast. Watch the clip -- Jeff shares an emotional glimpse into what his surviving son has been dealing with since witnessing Austin's death, without holding anything back.
Rather than focusing on the trial or the verdict, Jeff's comments center on the human toll left behind ... describing the challenges Hunter has faced and the difficult conversations they've had as a family while trying to move forward.
Former NFL star Andre Rison is spending the weekend in jail ... after being booked in Michigan to serve time tied to a second-offense impaired driving case, TMZ has learned.
The Oakland County Jail tells TMZ the ex-wide receiver was booked into custody on Friday night and is scheduled for release Sunday.
Court records obtained by TMZ show Rison pleaded guilty to a second-offense operating while intoxicated charge stemming from an August 2025 incident in Troy, Michigan.
Anna Farisis revealing a behind-the-scenes "Scary Movie" bombshell ... Keenen Ivory Wayansonce asked her to walk away from the franchise.
The actress shared the surprising story in a new interview with Variety ... shedding fresh light on one of the most infamous shakeups in comedy movie history -- the Wayans family's exit from the blockbuster horror-spoof series they created. The revelation comes as the newly released "Scary Movie" flick brings renewed attention to the franchise.
According to Faris, Wayans personally called her in 2002 after he and his brothers were pushed out following "Scary Movie 2." She says he asked her not to return for "Scary Movie 3" -- putting her in a difficult position because she deeply respected him and understood how hurt he was by the situation.
James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with the unlawful carrying of weapons ... TMZ has learned.
The arrest went down in Texas ... and according to authorities, he was caught with a handgun in his vehicle. It was allegedly in plain sight and not being carried in a holster. His charge is a misdemeanor.
A spokesperson for the Houston Police Department tells TMZ ... he was pulled over at 1800 Crawford Street for a traffic violation. He identified himself and was was taken into custody.
3:05 PM PT -- The ticket drama appears over ... Ticketmaster says if you bought a valid Game 5 ticket through its platform, you're getting into the building.
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The Spurs' ticket policy has already ticked off Knicks fans ... now it's got New York Attorney General Letitia Jamesbreathing down San Antonio's neck.
James jumped into the controversy Saturday, publicly demanding the Spurs ditch the alleged policy that had threatened some out-of-state ticket purchases ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The AG even threw in a little hometown pride while making her case.
As TMZ previously reported, some Knicks fans who purchased tickets for Saturday night's game were stunned to learn their orders could be canceled because they lived outside a 150-mile radius of San Antonio. The Spurs later said the restriction wasn't created specifically for the Finals ... and noted it has been in place throughout the postseason.
Keke Palmer and "Hot Ones" host Sean Evans are fueling the chatter they could be an item .. 'cause they went out on a cozy 'lil date night in New York City!
Check it out -- the pair was seen chatting away at Brooklyn's upscale Italian eatery, Lucali, Friday evening. An eyewitness tells us the pair dined for more than 90 minutes and were super "locked in" on their conversation ... pointing to their outing being more than a quick bite between pals.
They didn't show any PDA, we're told ... but according to our source, Sean seemed "smitten" over Keke.
Vanessa Trumpis staying optimistic amid her breast cancer fight ... sharing a promising update after weeks of recovering from surgery.
She took to social media Saturday to let followers know she's completed the recovery phase following her operation, and is now preparing to begin the next stage of treatment. She also used the post to offer encouragement to others navigating similar health battles. The update comes as she continues her high-profile relationship with Tiger Woods.
In her latest message, Vanessa said she's spent the last month healing and focusing on her recovery ... and while the journey isn't over, she appears to be keeping a positive outlook as she moves forward.
A dream vacation turned tragic in Thailand ... an up-and-coming Australian sprint star has died after a motorcycle crash. She was just 25.
Jemma Stapleton was reportedly riding a motorcycle on Thailand's Koh Samui island Wednesday when disaster struck ... with authorities pointing to rainy weather as a possible factor in the crash. Her family was traveling just behind her when it happened.
The tragedy comes just a little over a week after Stapleton celebrated her 25th birthday and months after another standout season on the track. The Melbourne native finished third in the prestigious Stawell Gift in 2025 and returned to the final again this year -- cementing her status as one of Australia's rising sprint talents.
