Robert De Niro's 14-year-old daughter, Helen Hightower DeNiro, scored a role in a major film made by the director of the upcoming fourth film in the 'Meet the Parents' franchise, TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained the contract Helen's parents, Robert and his ex-wife Grace Hightower, executed on her behalf on August 14, 2025.
The paperwork listed the film as being tentatively titled "Lazarus," which may be a code name during production.
"Love Island USA" star Huda Mustafa was spotted out for the first time since surveillance video -- obtained by TMZ -- showed the reality star sneaking into her ex-boyfriend's baby mom's garage.
Huda was photographed last week inside the lobby of the Beverly Hills Hotel, where she appeared to be focusing on business rather than the growing online chatter.
Folks who were there tell us Huda spent time speaking with members of her team, holding what looked to be a serious discussion. Huda appeared calm and composed as she met with her group.
According to the Honolulu Medical Examiner's report, obtained by TMZ, the "The Real L Word" star died from hanging and her manner of death was ruled suicide. The report states Beppu was found in her Honolulu home on February 17.
The medical examiner's report says toxicology testing showed the presence of amphetamine and alcohol in Beppu's system at the time of her death.
As TMZ previously reported … Beppu's family said they were "deeply grateful to know how cherished she was and how brightly she will continue to shine," while asking for privacy as they mourned the loss.
Beppu was best known for appearing on the Showtime's reality series "The Real L Word," which chronicled the lives and relationships of LGBTQ+ women in Los Angeles. Her appearance on the series made her a recognizable figure within the LGBTQ+ community.
She was 43.
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Nicholas Brendon wanted everything to go to his brother and nothing to go to his ex ... this according to a handwritten will submitted to court by his brother.
Documents were filed Monday by Nicholas' brother, Kelton Schultz, seeking to administer the probate estate pursuant to the terms of a handwritten will.
The docs note Nicholas didn't have a spouse or children -- and there's no estimate for what the estate is worth at this time.
Aldon Smith didn't have any notable health issues before he died suddenly last week ... so says the barber who just cut his hair.
We spoke with Tee Maultsby -- Aldon's barber who interviewed him on an episode of his "Laced Up" podcast -- said he even joked with Aldon recently that the dude still looked like he could dominate on the defensive side of the ball.
Tee says Aldon never said anything about being sick to him -- on or off camera -- and he says Aldon was in the process of turning his life around in recent months.
Megan Thee Stallion wants to make sure she can collect the judgment owed to her if an appeals court upholds a ruling against Milagro Gramz ... and she wants a judge to make sure she posts a hefty bond to guarantee it.
Here's the deal ... after Gramz filed paperwork asking the court to delay paying MTS a $75K judgment while she appeals the ruling -- claiming she lacks the money to pay it -- Megan responded to her request ... asking the judge to deny it and saying her pleas about not having enough money are exactly why she should have to post a bond to pursue the appeal.
According to Megan, the bond is the only fair way to delay payment while the appeal is pending ... because it essentially guarantees Megan payment if an appeals court upholds the previous decision in the case. If Gramz ends up winning the appeal and reversing the judgment against her, she could get her bond money back.
Blake Lively asked the judge in her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni for a little extra time to explain how much she will be seeking in attorneys’ fees in the case ... in part due to her busy schedule ... TMZ has learned.
The "Gossip Girl" alum’s legal team wrote a letter to the federal judge in the since-settled legal battle. Blake recently lost her attempt to get punitive damages but was awarded legal fees.
A deadline was set for June 22 to submit her papers, but Blake said she would like some extra time ... at least 7 days but up to another 30 days, which would push things out to mid-July.
Lindsey Graham's about to shock you ... not with something he says, but with his physical prowess ... breaking down UFC Freedom 250 while he's on the climb.
Charlie got Senator Graham in a tricky moment for any 70-year-old ... or so you would think. He asked Lindsey what he thought of the competition at UFC 250 just as they started climbing up a long flight of stairs.
Here's the thing ... LG's obviously been getting in his steps, because even as he commends the "very athletic" fighters for their impressive displays in the Octagon, he is going step after step after step like some cardio master!
Renowned streamerClavicularis claiming to be owed serious dough from his ex-business partners ... and he's fired off a legal letter.
TMZ obtained paperwork sent to Hai Waknine and Christina Waknine, in the nightclub, Bacara, which is famous for being the first club where streamers can film content inside.
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Clavicular's lawyer claims the influencer, who is only 20, invested $400K into the club in exchange for a 50% cut.
Ms. Juicy got emotional while speaking to cops after her arrest for driving on a suspended license ... crying while handcuffed in the back of a squad car ... and you see it all in police body camera footage.
TMZ obtained the body cam from the “Little Woman: Atlanta” star's arrest on April 18 in Winder, Georgia. Officers cited Ms. Juicy, whose real name is Shirlene King-Pearson, for issues with her license and not having proof of insurance.
In the video, Ms. Juicy explains she was unaware of any issues with her license and believed she had handled any problems.
The reality star, who was using an asthma pump device connected to her nose, told cops she needed the device. The officers helped Ms. Juicy get into the cop car and then put handcuffs on her in front ... and it didn't take long for tears to flow.
Senator Ted Cruz says former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's way out of his league when it comes to datingKaty Perry ... and he says it takes one to know one.
Charlie got the Senator from Texas on Capitol Hill Tuesday and asked about the romance between Canada's former top dog and the Queen of Camp ... and you gotta hear Ted roar about the coupling.
Ted invokes an old school phrase -- "outkicking your coverage" -- to describe the disparity in this pairing ... before noting he's outkicking his coverage in his marriage to Heidi Cruz.
Corey Feldman has been released from the hospital after a terrifying in-flight medical emergency ... TMZ has learned.
A rep for Corey tells TMZ ... doctors ran a battery of tests before determining he was suffering from a nasty bout of food poisoning ... dispelling initial fears it could be something far more serious.
We're also told Corey is incredibly grateful for all the love and well wishes that poured in following the incident.
Chris Brown showed up to court to defend himself against his former housekeeper’s claims she was viciously mauled at his L.A. home ... but the case was declared a mistrial shortly after it started ... TMZ has learned.
The trial started Monday after a jury was selected in the lawsuit brought by Maria Avila, the housekeeper who said she suffered emotional and physical injuries after a large dog attacked her while taking out the trash at Chris' home.
But shortly after the proceedings started, the judge declared a mistrial and excused everyone from the courtroom. Rolling Stone reported the decision was due to a juror searching for information about the case before the trial started and also sharing it with others.
Taylor Swift is a veteran of the stage, so it's befitting that she has commissioned a massive stage for her and Travis Kelce's wedding event at Madison Square Garden ... and it's being secretly built at a Pennsylvania production facility ... sources tell TMZ.
Our sources say the stage is being built at a campus called Rock Lititz in Lititz, Pennsylvania. It's a massive facility where bands often rehearse before going on tour. It's also where stages for various tours are constructed.
We're told a "massive stage" is being constructed in a warehouse "under lock and key with security guards patrolling the area." Our sources say the stage is not affiliated with any present or upcoming music tour.
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce will need to put some serious work into Madison Square Garden to make it a suitable wedding venue ... so says celeb wedding planner David Tutera.
The well-known wedding guru joined us on "TMZ Live" Tuesday ... and Harveyand Charlesasked him how to keep MSG -- which can seat around 22,000 people -- from feeling like a cavernous blank space for their wedding celebration.
The MSG celebration could be attended by up to 1,200 people ... and Tutera says the goal is to condense the space to make it feel more intimate ... possibly by bringing in trees and other vegetation ... like something similar to Taylor and Travis' engagement setup.
The Los Angeles Police Department shot and killed a 2-year-old dog after his owner had the cops called on her for screaming after the Knicks the NBA title ... and we're told police have yet to apologize to the grieving woman.
Marie Marseille is the late dog's owner and her sister, Vanessa, tells TMZ ... the family is mourning the death of Marie's doodle, Jameson, and they're trying to comfort each other amid a "very shocking and devastating" situation.
