Pope Francis -- the 266th pope in the Catholic Church's history -- has died ... the Vatican confirms.
"At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church," Cardinal Kevin Ferrell said in a statement on Monday.
Reports began to surface at the end of February that the pontiff was preparing for death after he was hospitalized with double pneumonia earlier in the month. He was also being treated for bronchitis at the time.
Numerous dignitaries visited him in the hospital while he was recovering ... including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who said the pope was as "alert and reactive" as always
Carl Weathers may have sadly left us ... but his "Toy Story" role will live on in the Disney franchise with help from Ernie Hudson, TMZ has learned.
Production sources tell us ... the "Ghostbusters" icon has been cast as Combat Carl, the character played by the "Rocky" legend, who died last year at 76.
Combat Carl is the G.I. Joe-type action figure toy line in the TS universe ... and after his unforgettable role in "Predator," it made perfect sense that CW fit the mold (pun intended)!
Rob Gronkowski won't be spiking a headset on the New England sideline anytime soon ... but if you ask him, the Patriots are better off with their current staff anyway!!
TMZ Sports caught up with Gronk and chopped it up about all things Pats ... and he's super excited about the direction of his old team this offseason.
Of course, New England brought back another franchise great – former linebacker Mike Vrabel – to take the reins ... and Gronk thinks the team is making big moves.
John Cena just became the first 17-time champion in WWE history after beating Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 ... but he didn't do it alone -- he got a bit of an assist from Travis Scott in the process.
The main event just went down at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas ... with Cena and Rhodes brutalizing each other as the former looked to surpass Ric Flair as the most decorated wrestler in the organization.
Mid-match, La Flame showed up and made a lengthy walk to the ring to help his buddy, Cena ... and played a crucial role by going after the ref when Rhodes tried to secure the win.
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"Stone Cold" Steve Austin crashed his way into WrestleMania 41 on Sunday -- quite literally -- 'cause the WWE legend went ramming into a barricade on an ATV during his surprise appearance in Vegas.
Austin had the sold-out Allegiant Stadium crowd going nuts when they heard the glass shatter over the speakers ... and just like he's done in the past, he had a joyride on a four-wheeler as he made his way to the ring.
Kristen Stewart is officially a married woman -- because TMZ has learned she and her fiancée tied the knot after going to a courthouse to obtain a marriage license.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... KS and her fiancée Dylan Meyer said "I do" during an intimate ceremony at her Los Angeles home on Sunday.
We're told Ashley Benson and her husband Brandon Davis were among the guests at the wedding.
Canadian actress Peyton Kennedy was a young teen when she first played Kate -- the shy sophomore at Boring High and A/V Club member -- on Netflix's drama "Everything Sucks" back in 2018.
Joining Kennedy included Sydney Sweeneyas the jealous popular drama club student, Emaline, Jahi Di'Allo Winston -- also a member of the A/V Club -- who falls in love with Kate, Luke, and Rio Mangini as Luke's sarcastic and nerdy best friend, McQuaid.
You may also recall seeing Peyton on "Grey's Anatomy," "The Captive," "American Fable" and "Lavender."
Congresswoman Nancy Mace says she was harassed at a store, sharing a clip of the interaction ... though many online are split about who's in the wrong here.
The representative from South Carolina shared an interaction she says went down at a makeup store this weekend ... filming a dude after it seems he asked her if she planned to have any other town halls this year like she did last year.
While the man seems to be asking with what might be a bit of snark and amusement in his voice -- Congresswoman Mace loses it ... repeatedly saying this man is harassing her and telling him he could've gone to a dozen town halls last year.
The Chainsmokers wanted to rock an event for Arizona State University ... pulling up to play a frat party -- but, Johnny Law showed up to douse that idea really quick.
Alex Pall and Drew Taggart pulled up to Tempe, Arizona Friday ahead of Breakaway Festival -- a popular EDM festival -- that took place in Phoenix over the weekend.
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The duo crashed a frat party at FIJI to play free for 100's of students... and, they ended up having a face-to-face meeting with some police officers -- who weren't happy about the massive event one bit.
Dr. Oz's granddaughter is doing fine after her medical scare in the White House last week, her mom says ... and, she says President Donald Trump did a great job keeping her kids calm.
Daphne Oz took to Instagram Sunday morning to share an update on her daughter, Philo, who collapsed in the Oval Office at Dr. Oz's swearing-in ceremony Friday.
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Daphne shared a series of photos from the day -- showing her family dressed in their finest clothes outside the White House as well as a snap where her kids are meeting President Trump.
Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus are proving spring is a time for new beginnings ... 'cause they appear to be dating based on their loved-up Easter post.
The actress and singer posted a shared Instagram post Sunday ... with BRC leaning in close and planting a kiss on EH's cheek while she giggles in front of the camera.
Billy's wearing a pair of green bunny ears in the snap ... captioned by Hurley as "Happy Easter ♥️" -- with no other context for fans.
Justin Bieber's revealing what music gets him grooving ... his own stuff -- 'cause he was vibing to a couple of his well-known tracks at an invite-only event near Coachella Friday night.
As we told you ... the singer-songwriter attended Friday Nights in the Desert -- a private party in Thermal, California, not far from where Coachella takes place.
While we were told he performed at the event, we've now obtained video of Bieber at the show ... and, though it doesn't appear to be an all-out performance, JB's clearly listening to one of his own tracks, bobbing his head to "What Do You Mean?"
Aubrey O'Day's proving she's a whole lot sweeter than Easter candy ... lookin' like a snack in some barely-there pink lingerie.
The singer-songwriter took to Instagram to share a series of pics from a Fashion Nova advertisement ... lying back on a couch and flashing a sultry stare for the camera.
From the full body shot, it's clear the clothes are doing almost nothing to cover O'Day's behind ... 'cause the side of her backside and her hips are out in the open for all to see.
Tom Brady went "SICKO MODE" at Travis Scott's Coachella set ... grooving to the rapper's popular hits and flashing a Colgate smile for the camera.
The former NFL star hit up the second weekend of the popular SoCal festival ... and, an eagle-eyed fan captured him bouncing around to Scott's performance.
Tom Brady watching Travis Scott perform at Coachella last night
Check out the clip ... Brady's wearing a sweater, hood pulled over his cap -- and, he shoves his hands deep in his pockets, clearly fighting off the cold here.
Ivanka Trump's surfing enough this week to consider going pro ... 'cause she was back out in the ocean off the coast of Costa Rica, sporting another bikini.
The First Daughter hit the beach with a few pals ... walking into the crisp ocean blue with her board under her arm -- ready to carve up a few waves.
IT's wearing a small black two-piece bikini this time around ... a lot like the orange number she wore earlier in the week during her beach afternoon with her model sister-in-law, Karlie Kloss.
