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Walter Koenig -- the TV star best known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov in the original "Star Trek" series -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

The late actor's rep tells us ... Walter's daughter, Danielle, and his niece were by his side when he died of old age at his home in North Hollywood on Sunday.

The rep noted his enormous talent -- including his recent win at the 2026 Independent Shorts Awards for his performance in the film "Mr. Fleischmann" -- as well as his larger legacy.

The woman who says she saw disgraced 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton in a pedophile chatroom on a plane has NEVER been contacted by the federal agency that would investigate such matters -- the Federal Bureau of Investigation -- TMZ has learned.

Sources close to the witness tell TMZ ... the LAPD told the woman the FBI would be in touch with her, but so far the feds have been radio silent.

As for the FBI ... the agency is maintaining the same position it's held from day one, with a rep telling us Friday ... "The FBI does not, as a matter of policy, confirm or deny the existence of investigations."

Too $hort is jumping into the EDM game ... and Diplo is the man helping him make the leap.

Sources close to the legendary rapper tell TMZ ... $hort has always been a fan of EDM. Diplo has spent years mentoring Too $hort, helping him break into the electronic music scene ... with the two performing together at Stagecoach over the years.

But Diplo was waiting for the perfect track to make their crossover official ... and he finally found it with Nigerian rapper and singer Kah-Lo.

The result is "Money Calling," a new collaboration set to appear on Diplo's upcoming album.

Sofía Vergara and Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds were seen getting quite cozy during a romantic dinner together in L.A. ... and we have the pics and video.

In the exclusive photos obtained by TMZ ... Sofía and Dan can be seen holding hands throughout their late-night meal last night at Beverly Hills' Cipriani.

While their chemistry may be undeniable ... the two also enjoyed their outing with a pair of friends, including Anastasia Soare.

Jeffrey Epstein was a master at finding weaknesses and secrets in people, and then using them to get exactly what he wanted ... and we break down exactly how that worked in our new documentary.

"TMZ Studios Presents Jeffrey Epstein: The Devil's Rolodex" -- available on YouTube -- takes a hard, unvarnished look at how people like Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and Bill Gates got ensnared in Epstein's twisted world.

He was a seasoned blackmailer who also created what one person called an "intellectual ponzi scheme," as a way of climbing the social ladder to the highest of heights.

Pro wrestler Amber Flora has been arrested for DUI and refusal to submit to DUI testing ... TMZ has learned.

The former NXT wrestler was arrested by the Orlando Police Department on Friday at 5:40 AM ... jail records show.

She was subsequently released later that morning at 10:07 AM ... after posting $1,000 bail for each count.

"Love Is Blind" star Scott "Stew" Stewart has owned up to how he came across on the show ... but he also claims he has "no recollection" of what he said before he was ultimately rejected.

Speaking with the "TMZ Podcast" ... Stew said that he 100 percent believes Jacqueline "Jax" Guelli's decision to call off their engagement had nothing to do with his looks.

In case you missed it ... Stew, a 34-year-old engineering director, proposed to Jax on the show sight unseen in the pods.

Bhad Bhabie is looking to unload her massive Florida mansion ... and she's hoping to pocket nearly $7 million in the process ... TMZ has learned.

Real estate sources tell TMZ ... the rapper's Boca Raton estate hit the market Wednesday with an asking price of $6.9 million.

The sprawling 8,958-square-foot property boasts 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, sitting on a beautifully landscaped acre in an exclusive guard-gated community.

Netflix's "The Ultimatum: Queer Love" star Vanessa Papa has been arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Indiana ... TMZ has learned.

Vanessa was arrested this morning by both Terre Haute City PD and Indiana State Police and charged with Operating a Vehicle With A BAC of .10 or More and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person ... according to jail records.

She was later released on her own recognizance at 11:09 AM after being booked at 3:53 AM.

Jeffrey Epstein, a college dropout with marginal social skills, ingratiated himself with the richest, most powerful men in the world by using the almighty dollar ... along with extravagant perks.

Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, former Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz, and many others were seduced into Epstein's orbit, and in a new documentary -- "TMZ Studios Presents Jeffrey Epstein: The Devil's Rolodex" streaming on YouTube -- we dig deep to expose his masterful con.

Of course, good ol' fashioned blackmail was also a tried-and-true tool Epstein used.

Chuck Liddell's seen enough of fighters throwing punches at the podium ... The Iceman tells TMZ Sports it's time for the athletes to grow the hell up!

"Someone's gonna get hurt. The problem is there are a lot of capable fighters there. The wrong thing happens to the wrong person, someone's gonna get hurt," Liddell said. "It's not gonna be good."

Of course, Chuck's referencing the wild incident with Arman Tsarukyan and Dillon Danis at a RAF 14 presser in Sin City on Thursday ... which quickly got out of hand.

Drake celebrated his milestone 40th birthday in a big way, taking over New York City with an extravagant bash featuring a surprise performance by the Backstreet Boys, luxury giveaways, and massive cash prizes ... TMZ has learned.

Sources at the party tell TMZ ... the rapper hosted more than 400 of his closest friends and family at the exclusive Cipriani 42nd Street in NYC Friday for an unforgettable night, with the iconic boy band taking the stage to entertain the crowd.

We’re told Drake spared no expense when it came to his guests … with attendees treated to luxury giveaways, including designer handbags from Chanel and Hermès.

Actress Olivia d’Abo says she’s having a not-so-wonderful year … she just filed for a restraining order against her neighbor, claiming he’s been harassing her over her trash cans.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, the “Wonder Years” actress says her neighbor’s been harassing her since June, claiming she believes he’s been him her garbage bins from the street to halfway up her driveway.

She claims the neighbor’s been intentionally positioning the bins across her driveway to block her from leaving, forcing her to get out of her car and move them out of the way.

Kai Cenat has had it with his former pal and streaming partner, Reggie Travers, spreading alleged lies about him ... and now he's fired off a cease-and-desist, TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained the letter, dated October 2, sent from Kai's legal team to Reggie. The letter accused Reggie of making videos containing false and misleading statements about Kai.

Kai's team said, "We want to be unequivocal: the suggestion that Mr. Cenat has ever engaged in any form of pedophilia, or exchanged sex for platforming any person, is categorically false."

Soap star Steve Burton claims his ex-wife Sheree Gustin is causing issues with custody and parenting time of their daughter ... and now he's asking a judge to step in and give him more parenting time ... TMZ has learned.

In newly filed court docs, the 'General Hospital' star claims he wants to take his 12-year-old to the Daytime Emmys on October 30, where he is nominated. He says Sheree is refusing to swap custody days, despite his reasonable request for some scheduling flexibility.

He claims this is another example of Sheree not willing to work with him when it comes to co-parenting.

10/24/26 11:31 AM PT -- A source close to the case tells TMZ Kaley has not been deposed to “attest to the veracity of” Melissa’s claims. The source added that multiple people who worked on the 2003 film testified Melissa did not bring up any alleged assault.

One of the women suing Nick Carter for sexual assault claims she confided in actress Kaley Cuoco days after the alleged incident ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained the transcript of accuser Melissa Schuman's deposition in April, and it reveals the former Dream singer was grilled about who she told about the alleged assault.

Remember ... Melissa claims Nick assaulted her inside a Santa Monica apartment around 2003 ... when she was 18, and Nick was 22.

During the deposition, Melissa testified she confided in Kaley on the final day of filming in April 2003 ... Kaley and Melissa starred in a film, "The Hollow," released in 2004 … along with Nick.