Influencer Sydney Towle accepted her cancer battle was coming to an end ... with her family telling TMZ she was "at peace" in her final days and didn't resist the decision to enter hospice care.
Sydney's brother, Austin, tells TMZ ... after exhausting every available option, Sydney came to terms with her prognosis. He says their mother told him Sydney "wasn't upset" when the conversation turned to hospice and simply accepted it, saying she had done "anything I can."
Austin says Sydney hoped to participate in a clinical trial before making the transition, but ultimately accepted hospice care after realizing there were no remaining treatment options.
He tells us the family is now working through funeral arrangements, though Austin says logistics are still being finalized and no date has been set for a memorial service.
Blake Lively wants Jed Wallace to pay her legal bills after getting his defamation lawsuit tossed ... but he wants her to answer some questions under oath before she gets a dime.
Wallace -- a crisis PR specialist who worked with Justin Baldoni's team during his battle with Blake -- filed new docs, obtained by TMZ, asking a Texas judge to force the actress to sit for a deposition.
Luka Doncic's ex-fiancée Anamaria Goltes said she wanted to settle their issues amicably ... but TMZ Sportshas learned she's taken their fight to Slovenia -- and as far as she's concerned, the cost of settlement is $50 MILLION!
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Anamaria has filed a new claim in Slovenia ... and she is seeking $40 million for herself ... we assume the remaining $10 million is for their two daughters. Luka has said he'd do anything for his kids, so $10 mil may be realistic for them, but the $40 mil is a whole other story.
We're also told she wants to strip Luka of some of his custody rights. Currently, he has the kids at least 2 days a week, and she wants to reduce it to one day a week.
As we reported, Anamaria filed docs in Los Angeles this week asking to withdraw her child support petition ... saying she wanted to resolve the matter "amicably and by a mutual agreement" in the best interests of their children. But apparently, that will come at a steep price.
Sen. Rand Paulsays his push to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt isn't about finding a fall guy for the COVID-19 pandemic ... he says Americans who lost loved ones deserve answers ... and we suggested one way to get them.
Jacob caught up with the Senate Homeland Security Committee chairman after Thursday's contempt vote and asked what he says to critics who think he's simply trying to pin the pandemic on Fauci.
Paul didn't mince words ... pointing to the more than 1 million Americans who died and saying many died alone ... before blaming Fauci for virtually all of the pandemic policies.
For Paul, it comes down to the families ... he says those who lost loved ones deserve answers ... and Jacob asked why not give Fauci immunity so he can provide those answers?!?
"Vanderpump Villa" star Marciano Brunette reached a settlement in his defamation case against 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' producers and Demi Engemann ... after claiming she falsely labeled him a sexual predator.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Marciano informed the court the parties reached a settlement, which will end with them stipulating to dismiss the entire case with prejudice -- meaning it can't be refiled.
As TMZ first reported ... Marciano sued 'SLOMW' producers and Demi after she claimed he sexually assaulted her -- the claim was referenced on the show.
Marciano has been adamant the hookup was consensual and insists Demi only changed her story to control the narrative.
Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle partnership is extending into wildfire relief for her home state of Washington ... TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... starting Friday and running through August 31, American Eagle customers shopping online or in stores can donate to relief efforts at checkout by rounding up the total on any purchase or contributing an amount of their choosing.
The initiative comes as Sydney and her boyfriend, Scooter Braun, remain boots on the ground in the Spokane area, where sources previously told us they've been bringing food to firefighters, preparing and distributing meals and helping displaced families secure food and shelter.
Elijah Bieniemy told police he needed his guns back because he was a "certified UFC fighter" ... but the MMA promotion says that's news to them.
TMZ Sports reached out to the UFC for clarification -- 'cause ya never know -- after a report surfaced indicating the 27-year-old son of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy called cops on July 24 complaining his parents were "withholding" his guns.
According to The Athletic, Elijah said he required access to the weapons to defend himself due to his status as a UFC fighter.
But, not so fast.
The promotion tells us Elijah isn't affiliated with them in any way, and definitely isn't a rostered fighter.
Tory Lanez and his wife are no longer getting divorced ... 'cause her case has been dismissed as he remains behind bars.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, a judge in Los Angeles dismissed the divorce case, noting there was a lack of movement in the case to bring it closer to a final judgment since it was first filed.
We told you all about it -- Raina Chassagne filed for divorce in June 2024 after almost a year of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences as her reason for the split.
If you ever wanted a chance to step into the high-fashion world of "The Devil Wears Prada" universe ... now's your chance, 'cause clothing and jewelry from the 2026 sequel are about to hit the auction block ... and it's all for a good cause.
That's right -- fans will have a chance to score some Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, and more ... worn by the stars of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" in a fundraising auction led by Meryl Streep and Christie's global auction house.
The items include the Dries Van Noten tassel jacket worn by Meryl's character Miranda Priestly in the film during a staff meeting at Runway ... a $107,000 Elsa Peretti Bone Cuff worn by Emily Blunt ... the Gabriela Hearst Niki Dress that Anne Hathaway's character stained in the Hamptons -- with the stain included -- and even the Bad Binch TongTong by Terrence Zhou feather dress Lady Gaga wore for the music video for "RUNWAY" ... and so much more.
Paul Pierce's alleged texts going back and forth with his ex, Princess Santiago, over their newborn child have been revealed as part of their ongoing case over custody and support.
In new court docs, obtained TMZ, Princess attached a series of texts she says were sent between her and Paul.
In one alleged text, dated February 6, Princess says ... "I just wanted to let you know that your son is here. He was born today. If you'd like to see him tomorrow, let me know."
Princess, who appears not to have received a response from Paul, says she sent another text to him on February 15, which reads, "I gave you so many chances to do the right thing and not have to go down this path … you're letting history repeat itself, acting just like your father. My son will not be ignored or treated like the black sheep."
The University of Akron is running an unheard-of promotion -- they're going to allow one special season ticket holder a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to call plays in a real game -- and head coach Joe Moorhead is explaining how it'll all go down!
TMZ Sportstalked to Moorhead on Monday, who said the idea -- which rocked social media -- came straight from the athletic department ... who knocked on his door a few days ago with the wild proposal.
“I was busy, unironically enough, scripting some plays for fall camp practice and came to me with the idea of a promotion that would allow a raffle winner to be a part of our game planning process," Moorhead told us.
“And, you know, obviously I was a bit hesitant and skeptical, not having heard this before, but the more we talked about it, you know, we decided to give it a go.”
Sydney Sweeney isn't just sending love to her wildfire-ravaged hometown from afar ... she's boots on the ground -- and Scooter Braunis right there with her.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Sydney and her boyfriend are in Washington state amid the devasting Spokane area wildfires, with Sydney feeling compelled to head home and help any way she could.
Our sources tell us Sydney has been working nonstop since arriving ... bringing food to firefighters between shifts on the front lines and helping prepare and distribute meals to families affected by the fires.
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We're told they volunteered with Second Harvest Food Bank in Spokane and World Central Kitchen, personally handing out food and providing relief to people in need.
Perez Hilton was stressing out over money and struggling to adjust to his new life in Miami in the weeks leading up to a concerning live stream that resulted in a police response and hospitalization.
Sources familiar tell TMZ ... when Perez put his 4 million-dollar Las Vegas house up on the market and abruptly moved to Miami in June, he was telling people he was very stressed out about finances, overwhelmed, and hustling, looking for ways to make some dough.
We're told life was good for Perez in Vegas -- he got a lot of comps and was treated well for his local celebrity status -- and he assumed he'd get the same love in South Miami. He didn't. So, on top of money issues -- the freebies were gone.
Pumpkin is diving into hardcore sex on her OnlyFans account ... and Honey Boo Boo's sister tells TMZ there's enough dessert for seconds and thirds.
Here's the deal ... Pumpkin -- real name Lauryn Efird -- joined the adult content platform in March ... and, at the time, she said she would start with some naughty nudes before going to pound town ... and that day has finally arrived.
Pumpkin tells TMZ ... "I really started doing hardcore because, truthfully, it's another revenue of money and so many options to do and give."
In one video for sale on her OF, Pumpkin is smashing her boyfriend, Darrin Kitchens.
The woman suing Kyrsten Sinema for allegedly breaking up her marriage has questions about her ex-husband's conversations with the former Senator's legal team ... and she wants a judge to make him answer them ... TMZ has learned.
Kyrsten's boyfriend, Matthew Ammel, was recently deposed by lawyers for his ex-wife, Heather Ammel, in her case against Sinema.
Heather claims Kyrsten's lawyer was present when she grilled Matthew about his relationship with the politician. During the depo, Heather said Kyrsten's legal team objected to some questions being asked on the grounds of attorney-client privilege, claiming Kyrsten and Matthew's lawyers had an agreement to work together in the case.
In her filing, Heather claims Matthew's story about his romance with Kyrsten changed to be more aligned with Kyrsten's version of events.
