Hayden Panettiere's neighbors were suspicious of three "shady" people who regularly came to the actress' West Hollywood condo for years … and believed they were drug dealers, TMZ has learned.
Sources who live in Hayden's building tell TMZ ... they saw two women and a man coming to her unit "frequently" from 2021 until the week before Hayden's death.
One neighbor said the last time they saw the man -- a week before Hayden's death -- he came with a bag with the name "Brian" on it. We're told the man looked to be in his mid-30s, while the two women appeared to be in their early 20s.
Gladys Knight's son is worried her husband is going to push her so hard to keep working that it will kill her.
Shanga Hankerson told The Detroit News that William McDowell -- the R&B legend's husband and manager -- is working her too hard. The alarming comment comes after his mother announced last month she'd be cutting back on her live performances amid concerns from her fans and people on tour.
Gladys has played multiple shows recently, and her son says of her husband, "He never intended to stop any tour dates, as you can see for yourself."
Shanga then dropped the hammer ... "My belief and fear is that he intends to literally try to work her until she passes away. And you can quote me on that."
Tawnia McGeehan, who allegedly killed her daughter Addi Smith in a murder-suicide while in Vegas for a cheer competition, had several medications in her system at the time she took her and her daughter’s lives, TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained the Clark County Medical Examiner report for Tawnia and Addi’s deaths. The document listed the causes of their deaths as gunshot wounds to the head.
The report said Tawnia’s ex-husband called cops for a welfare check after failing to get ahold of the two in February 2026.
Hayden Panettiere took one fatal pill the day she died, and multiple law enforcement sources believe it was oxycodone laced with fentanyl.
Our sources -- all connected to the case and with direct knowledge -- say Hayden had a "long time drug dealer" in Los Angeles, who was providing her several black-market prescription drugs, including oxycodone.
We're told Hayden took several drugs she purchased from her dealer on the flight from L.A. to South Carolina the day before she died. Authorities believe she took an oxy the morning of her death, and they think that pill was laced with fentanyl.
Mariska Hargitay took a stab at Nicole Kidman's AMC ad as she kicked off hosting the Emmys Monday ... while the iconic actress was sitting right there!
The "Law & Order: SVU" star ripped the recognizable promo word for word, and Nicole was quick to call her out.
When the movie star tried to get Mariska to back off her bit ... the Emmys host said not a chance!
The comedy queen is nominated for her first Emmy tonight ... she's up for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series for her role as Kayla Schaeffer in "Hacks."
The HBO series is one of the most-nominated shows this year, earning a whopping 24 nods ... trailing "The Pitt" by just one.
Late Migos rapper Takeoff's alleged murderer, Patrick Xavier Clark, is making moves to examine evidence, including the supposed bullets from his fatal shooting ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Clark wants permission to review certain items in the Houston Police Department's possession.
Patrick said he wants an independent expert to examine the evidence to help build his defense ahead of trial, which is scheduled for November.
Ari Fletcher is checking the internet after folks online called her a "deadbeat" mom ... saying social media has the whole grandma situation twisted.
The model addressed critics questioning why her son Yosohn, whom she shares with rapper G Herbo, lives in Atlanta with Ari's mother.
Ari says she "retired" her mom so grandma could double as Yosohn's nanny and homeschool teacher ... all while grandma's currently working toward her third master's degree.
It's only been 2 days since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's kids started school across the pond ... and the former royals are already pulling them out, TMZ has learned.
Apparently, the traffic at Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's school was too much for their security team ... according to a story first reported by HELLO! Magazineand confirmed by TMZ.
A rep for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex tells the outlet ... "The decision for the children to move school was taken following a discussion with the family's security team about the practicalities of their current arrangements."
John Calipari already knows which NBA star he'd send from the hardwood to Capitol Hill ... and he's picking and rolling with Stephen Curry.
Our intrepid producer Jacobcaught up with Coach Cal on Monday and asked which NBA player he'd like to see run for office, and he didn't hesitate -- Steph.
The legendary basketball mind, who has led six NCAA teams to the Final Four and coached in the NBA, says Curry would be a natural because he cares about people, is bright and energetic, and isn't shy about standing behind what he believes.
Demi Lovato's ex-fiancé Max Ehrich was arrested for possession of nitrous oxide ... and police busted him in a shopping center in Florida … TMZ has learned.
We obtained the arrest affidavit, which says Max was booked on August 25 ... cops say the former child actor called 911 but hung up after the call connected.
According to the docs, cops drove out to the scene and found Max in the bushes next to a plastic bag containing a large container of Nitrous Oxide E942 labeled "Max Cream Charger." The report said Max seemed "dazed and showed a lack of balance when standing."
Hayden Panettiere died after taking what investigators believe was a fentanyl-laced oxycodone pill ... and the DEA is now trying to trace the fatal dose back to her longtime L.A. drug dealer.
Check out the new YouTube collab between TMZ and the New York Post, "The Low Down," where we bring you stories that are gripping, outrageous, and sometimes scandalous.
We also tackle dramatic video of Hayden's boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach being detained by cops outside a South Carolina bar after a wild brawl ... with Zach ultimately getting hauled off to jail.
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AndRep. Jasmine Crockett took a break from D.C. drama to give Chris Brown and Usher their flowers ... honoring the R&B stars by putting their careers into the Congressional Record during their Texas tour stop.
Robert Kraft is firing back at Macklemore ... confirming to TMZ he did not want the rapper performing at Gillette Stadium and accusing him of crossing the line with antisemitic rhetoric and imagery.
Macklemore claimed Monday Ed Sheeran told him Kraft objected to his involvement in the tour after his pro-Palestine comments at MetLife Stadium went viral ... and Kraft says there was a reason.
Kraft tells TMZ ... "Gillette Stadium has a longstanding commitment to providing a welcoming environment for all guests and ensuring that events held at our venue do not provide a platform for hate speech."
Mikayla Matthews is done with "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" ... saying no paycheck is worth crossing her moral line.
The Hulu star announced Monday she's leaving the reality show ... saying she recently learned some news that made her realize she could no longer keep filming.
Mikayla didn't spell out exactly what pushed her over the edge, but she mentions her own experience with "multiple forms of abuse." She says continuing to profit from certain behavior feels "wrong and unethical" and like a disservice to the children involved.
