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Tina Turner and Ike Turner's son, Ike Turner Jr. has died ... TMZ has learned.

Tina’s niece, Jacqueline Bullock, tells TMZ ... Ike Jr. died Saturday at a Los Angeles hospital from kidney failure. She says he'd battled severe heart issues for years, and we're told his health had been declining for some time. He also recently suffered a stroke in early September.

Born in 1958 to Ike Sr. and Lorraine Taylor, Ike Jr. was adopted by Tina early in his life and grew up amid his parents' whirlwind music career.

Miley Cyrus "Secrets" actually brought her closer to her father ... no, not the ones she's keeping close to her chest -- the song she says brought her dad to tears!

The singer-songwriter opened up about the emotional track she wrote for Billy Ray Cyrus during an interview with "CBS Sunday Mornings."

During the interview, Cyrus talked about how she didn't see herself physically giving the song to her dad at first ... though the entire time she was working on it she had the image of a white flag waving in the wind in mind -- a peace offering sticking in her head.

Kimberly Hébert Gregory, best known for her scene stealing roles in "Vice Principals", "The Chi" and "Five Feet Apart", has died.

Her ex-husband, Chester Gregory, confirmed the news Saturday on Instagram, sharing a heartfelt tribute to Kimberly. He reflected on their bond, calling her "so much more than an ex-wife" and describing their son as a living reminder of her light, laughter, and brilliance.

Gregory went on to thank Kimberly for the time they shared, saying her life was defined not by struggle but by the grace and beauty she carried. He ended his message with ... "Rest in power, rest in peace ... you are deeply loved. Kim, you did good."

Tributes from Hollywood quickly poured in. Walton Goggins, who worked alongside Kimberly on HBO's "Vice Principals," remembered her as one of the most talented people he'd ever collaborated with ... praising her professionalism, humor, and unmatched energy. He called her "a true powerhouse" who will be deeply missed.

Fellow stars like Leslie Jones, Yvette Nicole Brown and Busy Philipps also shared their heartbreak calling Kimberly a "light," a "force," and "a loss to the entire community."

Over her decades long career, Kimberly built an impressive resume ... appearing in hit TV shows like "Gossip Girl," "Grey's Anatomy," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Shameless," and "The Big Bang Theory."

On the big screen, she stared in "I Think I Love My Wife," Spike Lee's "Red Hook Summer," "Five Feet Apart" and "Miss Virginia."

Kimberly was 52.

Mark Sanchez was slapped with 3 misdemeanor charges for his alleged role in Saturday's violent altercation with a truck driver in Indiana that left the ex-football great with multiple stab wounds, according to court documents.

Prosecutors charged Sanchez with battery resulting in injury, public intoxication and unlawful entry of a motor vehicle after he was hospitalized following the Saturday morning bloodshed in downtown Indianapolis.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Sanchez approached the driver who was unloading fryer oil from his truck at a hotel loading dock.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are each keeping busy as their divorce continues to make headlines ... both making separate public appearances this weekend.

Kidman stepped out in Dallas on Saturday night to support a cause close to her heart -- attending amfAR's charity auction, which raises funds for AIDS research and HIV prevention worldwide. The Oscar winner was all smiles as she appeared on stage to speak at the event.

Meanwhile, her estranged husband hit the stage on the East Coast ... performing in Bristow, Virginia as part of his ongoing High and Alive World Tour. Urban put on a high-energy show for thousands of fans, marking another stop in his string of performances since news of the couple's divorce broke.

A night of celebration turned tragic in Alabama, after a mass shooting left at least two people dead and 14 others injured ... including two children, one critically.

According to Montgomery Police, gunfire erupted around 11:30 PM as crowds gathered during one of the city's busiest nights ... with a fair, other attractions, and a football game between Tuskegee University and Morehouse College all happening nearby.

According to reports, the chaos started when a fight broke out between two groups and quickly escalated into a running gun battle through the packed streets. Law enforcement says there were two parties involved that were shooting at each other in the middle of a crowd.

Bryan Kohberger must be ready to slit his wrists over his small, pathetic existence in the Idaho prison where he's spending the rest of his natural born life.

TMZ obtained official records from the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) detailing Kohberger's concerns and day-to-day life behind bars — and it all just feels terribly mundane.

Case in point ... Kohberger — who pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing 4 University of Idaho students — filled out and submitted 3 "Resident Concern Forms" to staff at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution in July and August 2025.

A Chicago woman is in some serious crap -- literally -- after being caught on camera allegedly smearing dog feces on a Trump-themed Cybertruck.

John Evans, who was visiting the Windy City told FOX 32 he parked his Tesla Cybertruck Wednesday in the city's Northalsted neighborhood while in town for a conference. But when he came back, his patriotic, American flag wrapped truck -- complete with President Donald Trump's gold leaf signature across the tailgate -- was covered in poop.

"It's crazy that something like this upsets somebody so much that they decided, 'Oh, I'm going to ruin that person's day,'" Evans said. "Well, the shoe is on the other foot now."

Bad Bunny made a triumphant and hilarious return to "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, using his monologue to take direct aim at critics who've slammed his upcoming 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show.

The Grammy winner didn't shy away from the chatter surrounding his historic halftime slot. Instead, he leaned all the way in, poking fun at conservative outrage over his selection to perform at next year’s big game.

"You might not know this, but I'm doing the Super Bowl Halftime Show," he told the cheering audience. "And I'm very happy, and I think everybody's happy about it ... even Fox News!"

Taylor Swift's looks over the years showcase 'The Life of a Showgirl!'

Here is a 17-year-old version of the on-the-rise star in her curly hair era at the 54th Annual BMI Country Awards, back in '06 (right). This was four years before she won, not just one, but four Grammys for her song "White Horse", Album of the Year, Best Country Album, and Best Female Country Vocal Performance.

And, nearly 20 years later, the 35-year-old -- who's past year stormed the media with her relationship to Travis Kelce -- turned heads on the red carpet this year (right) ... she's been in her bangs era and we stand for them!

Taylor's been through many eras over the years, and luckily for you we've got her iconic looks in the gallery above!

Once you're done' scrollin' Swift, we have one imperative question for you:

With her newest album dropping earlier this weekend, we must ask, Taylor Swift: Good Genes or Good Docs?!

Former NFL star Marcus Spears says it's time for Russell Wilson to hang up his cleats ... telling TMZ Sports that after the quarterback got benched by the Giants, he should retire.

Spears made it clear to us during a brief chat out in NYC this week that he thinks Russ is cooked now that Jaxson Dart is QB1 in New York.

In fact, when we asked the ex-Dallas Cowboys D-lineman if it's time for Wilson to call it quits -- he said straight-up, "Yeah, Russell gotta go!"

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The hottest items from Sofia Grainge's already-affordable Mommy & Me Shop are going for a steal, thanks to Prime Big Deal Days.

While the sale officially runs October 7-8, the online retailer has already dropped prices on a ton of products, including some comfy must-haves from Gainge's Amazon Essentials line.

Shop some of her early savings for moms below -- and check out some of her kids' clothes on sale now too right here!

Keep it cute with this Amazon Essentials x Sofia Grainge Mommy and Me Short Sleeve Pajama Set!

The early 2000s were THE time for socialites -- and this blonde babe is one of the OGs! In celebration of her 42nd birthday, we've got some super special clues, but do you have what it takes to guess the unknown celeb?

You probably first heard about her when she and her older sister hit up New York City nightclubs when they were teens!

While her sister was living "The Simple Life," she was busy working on her fashion empire. She likes poking fun at her mom -- who's a 'friend-of' on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."

Mark Sanchez's stabbing incident early Saturday morning drew a large police response ... and, we've obtained the 911 dispatch audio from the incident.

In the clip, first responders are asking if there are any surveillance cameras nearby they can tap into ... while they hustle to the location from where they got a 911 call.

One man on the call tells the group they need to lock down the bar where the incident occurred ... with orders to treat it like a crime scene -- no one in or out.

Aaron Phypers has filed docs to the court about his financial troubles amidst his messy divorce ... now, it looks like he's changing up his approach -- looking it hit it big with the lottery!

The estranged husband of Denise Richards walked into a liquor store in Calabasas earlier this week ... and, he walked out while holding a stack of red and white papers we're told are lottery tickets.

Check out the pics ... Phypers has a serious look on his face -- and certainly a lot on his mind.

It takes hard work to stay in shape for leading roles ... but Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's been keeping his body in peak condition for years!

In case you've been living under a rock for the past few years, you'd know the performer's made a name for himself with his physical prowess ... and we've put together a gallery of some of his most impressive snaps from the gym!

Deadlifts, squats, curls ... whatever the case may be, we know they're no stranger to Johnson -- although we're thinking he got to beef up his dramatic skills while playing Mark Kerr in "The Smashing Machine"!