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Oliver Tree has died after a tragic helictoper crash in Brazil ... according to local authorities.

CNN Brazil -- citing Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro -- reported Tree and 5 others were killed after two helicopters collided above an electric vehicle yard in Southwest Rio de Janeiro Sunday morning.

According to reports ... Tree and four others were in one helicopter -- while only a pilot flew the other. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the crash.

Tree was in his helictoper with 4 other people: passengers Lucas Vignale, Gaspar Prim, Lucas Brito Chaves and pilot Alexandre Souza, according to local outlet Metróples. Pilot Charles Marsillac was in the other helicopter alone.

President Donald Trump got a great 80th birthday present from Iran ... an alleged end to fighting in the region -- and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

POTUS announced the deal between the USA and Iran on Truth Social just moments ago ... congratulating all sides on getting it done.

DJT says he's authorizing the full and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz ... while also ending the U.S. naval blockade in the region.

Oliver Tree's death in Brazil happened suddenly ... and fans have rushed to social media to watch his final days play out.

The singer-songwriter and his pals posted all about the trip in the days prior to the tragic helicopter crash that took his life ... with Iae Break -- a popular influencer -- sharing videos from Tree's trip.

Break posted a video of Tree's first time in Brazil ... full of street soccer, seasoned meat, motorcycles, and more fun.

Argentinian YouTuber Gaspi -- whose real name was Gaspar Prim -- is among the six people who lost their lives in a devastating helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to reports from CNN Brazil.

The 23-year-old social media personality was reportedly aboard one of two helicopters involved in a midair collision Sunday morning. That aircraft was also carrying American singer Oliver Tree, along with passengers Lucas Brito Chaves, and Lucas Vignale, and was being piloted by Alexandre Souza, CNN Brazil reported.

The second helicopter carried only its pilot, Charles Marsillac, who also died in the crash. According to CNN Brazil, Marsillac was described by someone close to him as an experienced and highly respected pilot known for taking his profession seriously.

Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized again ... and his team is keeping the details close to the vest.

The former Senate Majority Leader's spokesperson, David Popp, released a brief statement Sunday ... announcing McConnell was taken to the hospital this morning.

Popp says the senator is receiving "excellent care." He did not disclose any details on McConnell's medical issue.

Donald Trump is one of the oldest sitting presidents in U.S. history ... and now he's completed another decade of life.

Trump is turning 80 today, and he's celebrating at the White House UFC Freedom 250 event, which is going down on the South Lawn.

POTUS is sure to be decked out in his birthday best for the occasion ... we're guessing we'll see him in his signature spray tan and a dramatic combover.

Kim Kardashian turned a night at Ariana Grande’s "Eternal Sunshine" concert into a viral moment ... showing up to support her ex-boyfriend's ex-fiancée.

The SKIMS founder was seen in the audience alongside former 'American Horror Story' co-star Emma Roberts, with the pair blending into the crowd as Ariana took the stage for a packed performance.

Despite the attempt to keep things low-key, fans quickly noticed Kim, who was also seen alongside Ari's mom Joan, in the venue and began sharing clips online showing her vibing at the show.

Glen Powell and Michelle Randolph are smoochin' in New York City ... and not exactly trying to hide it.

We got photos of the pair out Saturday as they're seen showing some serious PDA while out in the Big Apple ... including multiple moments of hand-holding and a kiss that locked in the romantic outing.

The two appear relaxed as they walk through the city streets together, sticking close, and keeping cozy pretty much the whole time they’re out.

A video of Aldon Smith getting a haircut just days before his death has surfaced online, showing the former NFL star in a reflective mood during a routine barbershop visit.

In the clip, Smith is seated in the barber’s chair as he chats casually with his barber. At one point, he mentions he’s "had better days," but doesn’t go into detail when asked further.

Smith appears hesitant to elaborate, saying he’s been dealing with something he’s "had to deal with" his whole life, and noting he’s currently struggling with how things are unfolding, without providing specifics.

Charles Barkley couldn’t hide his surprise over one familiar face showing up courtside during Game 5 of the NBA Finals ... and he made sure to call it out on live TV.

As "Inside the NBA" was heading to a commercial break on Saturday night, Barkley reacted in real time after cameras cut to actress Sydney Sweeney in the crowd.

"Is that Sydney Sweeney?" Barkley said, sounding genuinely shocked before adding, "Everybody’s a New York Knicks fan now."

Jalen Brunson is making it clear he’s got Monica McNutt’s back after she caught heat from Taylor Swift fans during the NBA Finals ... and he has a message for the Swifties.

Following the Knicks’ championship-clinching Game 5 win, Brunson took a moment to address the controversy surrounding McNutt’s comments about Swift during the Game 4 broadcast.

Brunson, who was seen celebrating with McNutt courtside, bumped into her during the postgame excitement before turning his attention to the online backlash.

A shooting in Times Square left one teenager injured following the Knicks’ Game 5 NBA Finals victory ... with police describing a night of widespread chaos across New York City.

Law enforcement sources tell us the most serious incident unfolded around 43rd Street and Broadway, where a 17-year-old victim was shot during the post-game celebrations.

Authorities say the NYPD, not an ambulance, transported the teen victim to the hospital because emergency vehicles were unable to access the area due to massive crowds that had "completely taken it over."

Officials also confirm a firearm was recovered at the scene, and three people of interest are currently in custody as the investigation continues.

Timothée Chalamet is going viral after making his priorities pretty clear ... he'd take a seat at a New York Knicks game over The Oscars any day.

In the viral video circulating online, the four-time Oscar nominee suggests he’d choose being in the building for a Knicks game over attending the Academy Awards ... a statement that instantly sent sports and entertainment fans a tizzy online.

The moment is already lighting up social media, with users replaying the video and reacting to Chalamet’s enthusiasm for his team and his apparent dogging of Hollywood’s biggest night.

A young woman in Brazil lost her life during a bungee-jumping excursion after authorities say critical safety procedures may have been missed before the jump.

Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, died Saturday after plunging from a bridge in Limeira, a city in São Paulo state, according to multiple Brazilian media reports.

Video circulating online appears to show staff members escorting Freitas to the edge of the structure -- known locally as Skeleton Bridge -- before she was sent over the side. Moments later, people at the scene reportedly realized something was wrong.

The city that never sleeps didn’t even try to chill Saturday night ... because the moment the Knicks secured a massive Game 5 victory in the NBA Finals, New York City exploded into celebration.

Seconds after the final buzzer, crowds spilled into the streets across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and beyond ... turning sidewalks and intersections into full-blown parties as fans celebrated the series-shifting win.

Car horns blared nonstop, people waved Knicks gear in the air, and impromptu chants echoed through the city as thousands of fans poured outside to mark the historic win.