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The family of Nichelle Nichols was just handed a hefty sum ... after a jury awarded them millions in a lawsuit.

The TV and film icon's estate was awarded $13 million as a result of a wrongful death lawsuit against Gila Medical Center in Silver City, New Mexico, where Nichols was treated in 2022.

The legendary Nichols was a trailblazer as Lt. Uhura on “Star Trek” ... the first Black woman to play a starring role on TV. She also appeared as the beloved character in several 'ST' films.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is mourning the death of her "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" costar Anthony Head ... and her tribute is sure to make fans bawl.

Not long after news broke that Head -- who played Rupert Giles -- died of complications from pneumonia ... SMG shared her heartbreak on Instagram.

Along with several snaps from the classic '90s series. Sarah wrote ... "'Tell Giles I figured it out and I’m ok.' Well, I don’t have it figured out, and I’m not ok. But I know I’m the lucky one because I knew you. Thank you to Daisy and Emily, who not only shared their dad with me, but with the world."

Drake Von's female accuser gives a disturbing account of his alleged attack in newly released body camera footage, telling cops she couldn't breathe and briefly lost consciousness.

In the footage, obtained by TMZ, the woman tells Las Vegas cops Von was on top of her and she couldn't breathe as she tried to get him off. She says she eventually kicked him and broke free, but claims Von snatched her cellphone during the struggle.

The woman says she believes she briefly blacked out after Von allegedly restricted her breathing, telling officers she couldn't remember anything for about two seconds.

She claims Von then slammed her to the ground, refused to return her phone, and told her to get on her knees and beg if she really wanted it back.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will take their vows in front of more than 1,000 people inside Madison Square Garden ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ between 1,100 and 1,200 people will show up at MSG July 3 to watch the couple become husband and wife. We're told Taylor and Travis have gone to great lengths to ensure privacy, and that includes communicating with invitees by text, rather than physical invitations.

As we reported, the advantage of MSG is that there are no windows from which photographers can shoot pictures of the event. There is also underground parking so guests can enter and exit without crowds converging on them.

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A blood-soaked Lil Poppa was taken off in a stretcher after shooting himself in his car ... new police bodycam video from his February suicide shows.

TMZ obtained the footage Friday and it shows the law enforcement response to Lil Poppa's
suicide in Georgia ... including the moment cops find him slumped over his his car, with blood all over the interior.

You can see Lil Poppa on a stretcher before paramedics rush him to Grady Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis are looking every bit the friendly exes ... putting their complicated past aside to celebrate a major milestone for their daughter, Daisy.

The "Ted Lasso" star and his director/actress ex reunited in Los Angeles for their kid's school graduation Thursday, appearing in great spirits as they proudly doted on their little girl.

Judging by the photos, things couldn't have looked more cordial between the pair ... a stark contrast to the drama that once surrounded their nasty split.

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' alum Kim Zolciak's estranged husband, Kroy Biermann, recently dated an OnlyFans model named Bri and took her on a family getaway with his kids ... according to new legal docs from their divorce.

The alleged relationship is laid out in a letter written by the mother of a girlfriend of one of Kim and Kroy's sons. The letter, obtained by TMZ, was sent to the court-appointed guardian who makes custody recommendations in Kim and Kroy's divorce. 

In the letter, the woman says her daughter went on a trip with Kroy and his family over spring break. She says Kroy never mentioned his girlfriend, Bri, was going to be there … and she later learned Bri was an OnlyFans model. 

The concerned mother writes ... "This is a concern due to the apparent poor influence of his girlfriend. Although much of her sexual content has been removed from the internet, I did see the photos before their removal."

Jesse and Ashley Ridgway say the backlash they've faced since announcing they terminated a pregnancy because their unborn child had Down syndrome has been so intense, they started sleeping next to a firearm.

The influencer couple joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday, with Jesse revealing he keeps a loaded gun on his bedside table and installed a security gate at their home.

The couple's defense measures come as they're being flooded with hateful messages, death threats, and harassment ... following their abortion announcement.

Nick Cannon's got a two-word solution for NBA Youngboy's baby mama drama ... bible study!!!

We got Nick in New York on Thursday and our photog asked how NBA YoungBoy might bring peace to the chaos surrounding his growing family situation ... and Nick didn't hesitate to bring religion into the fold.

Check out the clip ... Nick says faith has been the key to keeping things harmonious in his own blended family, explaining that bringing everyone together through God has worked for him and his six baby mamas.

3:27 PM PT -- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will take their vows in front of more than 1,000 people inside Madison Square Garden ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ is zeroing in on the wedding venue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce .. and now we know they'll be tying the knot in the heart of New York City's busiest borough.

A source with direct knowledge tells us ... the wedding's going down July 3 in the "middle of Manhattan."

As for the venue ... there's a buzz Taylor and Travis will by tying the knot at Madison Square Garden, but no word yet if that's indeed the place. Reality is ... the bride and groom have lots of iconic options for their big day -- Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, the NYC Public Library ... the list goes on.

Taylor and Trav are, obviously, doing all they can to keep their choice top secret, because our source says she's been reaching out to her guests over text with more info ... though it's unclear if formal invites were ever sent out.

TMZ broke the story ... Taylor hopped on the phone and personally called her famous friends to save the date, but did not, initially, provide details on location.

As we first told you ... Karlie Kloss and Benson Boone have both scored coveted spots on the guest list, but Miles Teller and his wife, Keleigh, might not be so lucky.

Wendy Gledhill, the mom of the man accused of killing her actor boyfriend James Handy, tells TMZ her son has been struggling with serious mental health issues and was diagnosed with schizophrenia, but stopped taking his medication.

According to Wendy, her 44-year-old son Michael Gledhill had become increasingly paranoid and had been prescribed medication for his condition after his July 2025 diagnosis. However, she says she recently learned he had stopped taking his meds about a week before cops found James stabbed to death outside her home.

Wendy says Michael and James didn't always see eye to eye, but their relationship was generally cordial.

Shaun White appears to be enjoying every minute of his new romance with model Angela Garten ... because the pair looked downright inseparable during a loved-up day out in New York City.

Check out the pics ... the Olympic snowboarding legend was spotted tooling around town on his bike Thursday with Angela holding on tight as they went for a little shopping spree.

The chemistry was hard to miss, and it's not exactly difficult to see why Shaun looks smitten ... Angela's a smoking hot model who is clearly no stranger to turning heads.

Chris Evans is looking to get his stunning Hollywood Hills home off his hands ... slashing the price and placing it back on the market for $6.3 million.

Check out the gorgeous 4-bedroom mansion ... it offers sweeping views of Los Angeles and it's decked out with vineyard-inspired gardens plus a pool and spa that once allowed the "Captain America" star a tranquil escape after a hard day's work.

Inside, the 4,599-square-foot gem lets natural light pour in ... with vaulted ceilings and large picture windows, plus skylights in a kitchen outfitted with a 60-inch Wolf range beneath a 10-foot custom hood with a bunch of luxury odds and ends, including a Miele espresso system and Bianca marble countertop.

Drew Sidora's feeling relieved after narrowly avoiding eviction in her bitter divorce battle with estranged husband Ralph Pittman ... and you can see it in her face.

We got the 'RHOA' star leaving Riviere Agency's Swim & Resort Day in New York City on Thursday and our photog asked her about a judge swooping in at the 11th hour to save her from being kicked out of her home.

Drew tells us how she reacted after getting the good news ... and she says she's trusting the court system to do its job and is finally hoping to see the light at the end of what's been a devastating three-year chapter.

Jennifer Tilly is rushing to Kathy Hilton's defense amid her WeHo Pride Parade controversy ... she says her friend is getting a bad rap.

The actress hopped on social media Friday and defended Kathy after the 'RHOBH' star was removed as Grand Marshal Icon of this Sunday's West Hollywood's Pride Parade ... with Jennifer highlighting how much good work Kathy has done for the LGBTQ+ community

Kathy stepped aside following backlash over her ties to President Trump and allegations she used a homophobic slur back in the day, which she's denied, but Jennifer says squarely ... Kathy is an ally and an advocate.

O.J. Simpson's longtime attorney is ripping into Tanya Brown, blasting her idea to cancel The Juice's famous No. 32 NFL jersey as "weak-minded" and "flawed."

In fact, "weak-minded" was exactly how O.J. viewed Tanya when he was still alive ... O.J.'s estate executor Malcolm LaVergne tells TMZ.

LaVergne says O.J. felt Nicole Brown Simpson's sister didn't have much of a career, which made him sad for her.

Tanya floated the idea of the NFL benching O.J.'s No. 32 jersey earlier this week, when she spoke to TMZ ahead of the June 12 anniversary of Nicole and Ron Goldman's 1994 murders. Tanya says the number remains deeply tied to trauma for lots of folks connected to the case.

LaVergne says Tanya trying to cancel the jersey number O.J. wore for 11 years in the NFL as a star running back with the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers is just utterly ridiculous.