Gil Gerard 'Buck Rogers' Star Dead at 82 ... After Battle With Rare Cancer

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Gil Gerard, the star of the hit 1980s sci-fi series "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century," has died.

His wife, Janet Gerard, announced the sad news Tuesday, sharing on her Facebook page he succumbed to "a rare and viciously aggressive form of cancer" early that morning, She added he died just days after they knew "something was wrong."

She later posted a message written by the actor himself on his Facebook page ... "My life has been an amazing journey. The opportunities I’ve had, the people I’ve met and the love I have given and received have made my 82 years on the planet deeply satisfying."

Rihanna Woman Down ... RiRi Gets Into It With Fan at Mariah Carey Concert

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Rihanna was fan-girling a bit too much for another fan during Mariah Carey's concert in Las Vegas recently ... and things got slightly heated between the two.

Riri was lovin' every moment of Mariah's show Saturday night in Sin City with the others in the packed crowd.

Video shows Riri swaying to Mariah's "We Belong Together," waving her arms and blowing kisses to Carey, who was performing the hit song onstage.

Riri was perched on top of a chair, blocking the view of fans behind her. This created some friction between Rihanna and another person, who supposedly told the icon to sit down so they could see Mariah's performance.

Martha Stewart Yule Never Believe My Merry Bold Xmas Take!!!🎄

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Martha Stewart just dropped a controversial Christmas take -- and yeah, we’re listening -- because if anyone owns the holiday décor game, it’s her!

We caught up with the icon in NYC Tuesday ... and when we asked how long it’s appropriate to keep the Christmas decorations up, the queen didn’t hesitate ... check out the clip!

Traditionally, the festive season wraps on January 6 ... that’s the so-called deadline for taking everything down. But honestly? The rulebook might need a rewrite now that Martha’s spoken.

Vietnam Road Workers Buried Alive in Mountain Mudslide

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A mountainside collapsed in a mudslide on top of motorists and two men working on the roadside in Vietnam, killing at least three people ... and the tragic natural disaster was caught on video.

Dashcam footage of Sunday's devastating avalanche shows two workers in brightly colored traffic safety vests painting new lines on the busy two-lane roadway as the earth above them suddenly comes crashing down and sweeps across the pavement.

The mudslide buries them alive as it surges into the road, enveloping trucks, sedans and two motorcycles passing through.

Premium Panic Purchases Last Minute Gift Ideas For Her

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Whether you want to treat your girlfriend, mom, or friend to a memorable gift this holiday season, we've pulled together some of the best, top quality options out there.

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Young Thug Proposes to Mariah The Scientist on Stage!!!

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Congrats are in order for Mariah the Scientist and Young Thug -- they're engaged!

The "Go Crazy" rapper popped the question to his longtime girlfriend on stage at his "Hometown Hero: Young Thug & Friends" benefit concert in Atlanta last night -- and it's all on video! Check out the adorable moment ... he's on one knee as he pulls out a massive diamond ring with a huge grin across his face. The words “Will You Marry Me” are also displayed on the giant screen on stage.

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It was a no-brainer for Mariah, who let him slide the sparkler onto her wedding finger. She's clearly thrilled, saying into the mic ... "Guess I'm getting married!" as fans go ballistic in the venue. The moment is sealed off with a kiss.

Rob and Michele Reiner New Video Shows Son's Arrest

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Surveillance footage shows the moment Nick Reiner was swarmed by police and arrested for allegedly murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.

The NY Post obtained video from Nick's Sunday arrest near the USC campus in downtown Los Angeles ... and you see Nick standing on the corner when a bunch of police cars pull up, and officers hop out and throw him in a pair of handcuffs.

LAPD released still images from the arrest Monday, but this is the first video to emerge.

Guess The Kardashian-Jenner Curves In This Latex Look!!!

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One thing about the KarJenners -- it’s always a friendly competition over who can serve the most curves in the tightest outfit ... and this latex number might just win the whole thing!

Can you guess which sister is pouring herself into this fire-engine red dress, turning her curves into a full-blown showstopper?

Take your shot, then hit our gallery and see if your Kardashian-Jenner instincts are actually elite. Enjoy!

Joe Thomas Shedeur Can Prove He's The Guy ... If He Finishes 2025 Strong

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Browns legend Joe Thomas has high hopes for Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland ... telling TMZ Sports if the rookie puts together three good performances to end the season, the Orange and Brown just might have their next franchise quarterback on their hands.

We caught up with the Hall of Famer this week ... and with Cleveland currently sitting at 3-11, there weren't too many positives to discuss about his former team's 2025 campaign.

Of course, the Browns' crowded QB room has been a hot topic throughout the season ... and with Joe Flacco out of the picture, Thomas said Dillon Gabriel proved he's not franchise QB material in his six games as a starter.

Prince Cyrus On 'The Royals' 'Memba Him?!

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English television and film actor Jake Maskall was in his mid-40s when he first started playing Prince Cyrus -- the ruthless younger brother of King Simon -- on the drama series "The Royals" back in 2015.

Jake joined other actors and actresses such as William Moseley, Elizabeth Hurley, and Alexandra Park.

Guess what he looks like now in his 50s!

Rob & Michele Reiner Billy, Larry, Martin, Albert Pay Tribute

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Hollywood and the world are reeling after the shocking deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner, and now some of their closest friends -- Billy Crystal, Larry David, Martin Short, Albert Brooks, and more -- are honoring the couple in an emotional personal joint statement.

The comedy icons, who shared decades of friendship and creative history with the Reiner’s, spoke to The Associated Press, praising Rob’s extraordinary career and the artistic lineage he carried forward.

“Absorbing all he had learned from his father Carl and his mentor Norman Lear, Rob Reiner not only was a great comic actor, he became a master story teller. There is no other director who has his range. From comedy to drama to ‘mockumentary’ to documentary he was always at the top of his game. He charmed audiences. They trusted him. They lined up to see his films,” the group said in their statement.

Brittany Cartwright vs. Ariana Madix Who'd You Rather?! Red-Hot Reality Stars Edition

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Nothin' but red-hot HOTTIES on this realty TV island! Brittany Cartwright and Ariana Madix were lookin' quite lavish for a holiday party ... but which sexy lady are you red-y to untie, and who's look has you saying, "Bye!"

The question here is: Who'd you Rather?!

VOTE NOW!

'Stranger Things' Noah Schnapp Tears Flowed After Filming Wrapped ... Finale Is Super Sad!!!

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Noah Schnapp says the "Stranger Things" cast and crew had tears in their eyes when they filmed the final episode of the hit Netflix series ... and he's expecting fans to get emotional when the finale drops.

We got Noah in New York City on Tuesday, and our photog asked him if the tears were flowing when the final 'ST' season was wrapping up.

Shaquille O'Neal I Want To Make Shaq-A-Claus Nationwide ... Let's Hit All 50 States!

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Another year, another successful “Shaq-A-Claus” event for Shaquille O’Neal ... but the NBA legend says it’s his mission to make the annual shindig even bigger, telling TMZ Sports he wants to have a 50-state “Shaq-A-Thon” in the future!

The Hall of Famer chopped it up with Courtney and Babcock on "TMZ Live" from Georgia, where they were treating hundreds of kids to a boat-load of free toys and experiences for the holidays.

Terence Crawford I'm Retiring

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The No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer in the world is hanging up his gloves -- Terence Crawford just announced his retirement from the sport.

38-year-old Bud shared the news on his Instagram on Tuesday ... saying, "Walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove. #CrawfordERA."

Crawford ends his career with a perfect 42-0 record ... capping it off with a massive win over Canelo Alvarez in September after moving up in weight to secure his third undisputed championship. 41 million people watched the epic showdown and unanimous decision victory on Netflix.

Brown University Mass Shooter Portly Person Of Interest Out for Casual Stroll ... Have You Seen This Man?!?

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Providence PD just released enhanced video of the new person of interest in the Brown University mass shooting -- and the portly man looks like he's just out for a casual walk in Rhode Island.

Check out the footage ... which shows the dude all bundled for his little stroll down the street, wearing a ski cap and a mask with a heavy jacket. At one point, he stops on a sidewalk in front of a white fence, turning his body from side to side as he scans the residential area.

Police say the now-clear video was recorded on the east side of Providence Saturday afternoon before an unidentified gunman went on a bloody rampage on the Brown campus, killing 2 students and injuring 9 others.