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New details surrounding Aldon Smith's sudden death are coming to light ... with the reports the former NFL star was found unresponsive inside a truck shortly before he was pronounced dead Saturday.

Smith had spent part of the day with friend Amir Shirazi, helping deliver pizzas to a local homeless outreach organization in the Bay Area before running several errands together, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

However, after returning to Shirazi's home in Los Gatos, the day took a devastating turn. Shirazi told the Chronicle he briefly went inside the house, only to return and find Smith slumped over in the front passenger seat of a pickup truck.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cardi B was every Knicks fan Saturday night ... completely losing it as New York locked up a huge Game 5 victory.

The rapper documented the emotional roller coaster on social media, first telling fans not to judge her for where she was watching the game, as she filmed herself from what she said to be her basement -- admitting she was glued to the action from home as the Knicks battled for the win.

Catch the clip ... the second the final buzzer sounded and the Knicks secured the victory, Cardi exploded in celebration -- screaming, yelling and running laps around her house while repeatedly shouting, "Oh my God!" and "We won!"

Still buzzing from the win, Cardi declared, "We outside right now!" before explaining she needed to get glam ASAP because, as she put it, "the streets are calling me" ... in other words, there was no chance she was staying home after that.

Oh, Trav! ... Taylor Swift and her soon-to-be hubby weren't ready to call it a night after catching Maya Rudolph's performance in "Oh, Mary!" in New York City.

The couple was photographed heading to dinner in Times Square, following the Broadway show, arriving side-by-side as they continued their evening.

Swift opted for a sleek all-black look, pairing a tailored outfit with stylish pumps, while Kelce kept it sharp in a coordinated dark ensemble of his own .. rocking a floral Valentino shirt and red cap.

Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty are pounding the alarm at rumors they split … a new video shows the two chilling out at the FIFA World Cup.

The rapper shared a post which shows her smiling with her young son, Papa Bear, whom she shares with Petty, inside MetLife Stadium where Brazil and Morocco faced off for their FIFA World Cup match.

At one point, the camera pans to reveal Petty standing on a small flight of stairs in their VIP section. While you don’t see any PDA, it’s clear from the video that Nicki and Kenneth are still linked.

"Love & Hip Hop: Miami" star Michael Blackson settled up with his close friend and baby mama Nadia Beddini and agreed to pay her thousands per month in child support ... TMZ has learned.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Michael will pony up $4,500 per month in support for their nearly 1-year-old son, Kweku, and pay Nadia $5K for her lawyer fees for the case.

This is a custody settlement ... meaning Michael and Nadia agreed on all the terms, and the judge signed off on the deal.

Rosie O'Donnell got a firsthand look at how daughter Chelsea is doing behind bars ... and she likes what she's seeing.

Rosie recently visited her daughter in prison and later shared an emotional update to Instagram on Friday through poetry ... revealing the reunion left her feeling hopeful. She said Chelsea asked for the visit herself, and while bad weather reportedly cut their time together short, the experience still made a big impact.

According to Rosie, Chelsea appeared healthy, clear-headed and focused on her future. Rosie added that they now speak every day -- a positive sign after years of highly publicized family struggles.

Alix Earle's keeping her foot on the gas after that meetup with F1 driver Lando Norris ... and these new pics are pure horsepower.

The influencer dropped a fresh set of Instagram snaps Saturday captioned, "just a simple night out will do" ... though there was nothing low-key about the photo dump. Alix stunned in a curve-hugging black dress for a mirror selfie, then turned up the glamour even more in a lace mini at night.

The carousel also featured a few famous friends along for the ride -- including Stella Jones, Anastasia Karanikolaou and Jake Shane -- all looking like they were making the most of the night out.