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Troy Gentry died as a result of his helicopter pilot's error ... according to investigators.

The National Transportation Safety Board concluded the pilot cut the engine too soon as he attempted to make an emergency landing back in September 2017.

As we reported, Troy -- one half of the country music group Montgomery Gentry -- and the pilot were killed when they crashed in a field in Medford, NJ.

According to the NTSB's report, the pilot's mistake led to an uncontrolled descent and instead of landing at nearby Flying W Airport, the chopper crashed in the woods. The report included dialogue between the pilot and experts on the ground assisting him with the landing.

The pilot had intended to pull off a maneuver he said he had done before -- cutting the engine and attempting to glide to the ground. However, experts had advised a shallow, run-on landing.

Troy was 50.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are STILL turning up after saying "I Do" ... twice.

The newly-married couple is in Delhi, India still celebrating their nuptials. The whole fam bam -- including his big bro, Joe Jonas, and his fiancee, Sophie Turner -- is at a reception ceremony that was also attended by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Yes, Priyanka's a big deal in India.

As we reported ... Nick and Priyanka's multi-day party included a traditional Christian wedding ceremony as well as a Hindu wedding ceremony that included an intense dance-off and fireworks over the Jodhpur Palace.

The festivities started with a pre-wedding ritual called puja -- like a prayer service -- at Priyanka's parents' house. It was followed by a seemingly endless party all over the Indian country. Tons of guests too ... reportedly more than 200 guests got treated to the wedding of the year.

No look passes, deep 3s, and rim-shakin' dunks.

Yep, Bronny James is basically a 5'10" version of LeBron James ... and the NBA superstar's 14-year-old son put on an absolute clinic in his Crossroads debut on Monday ... droppin' 27 points!!

King James' kid suited up for the Roadrunners for the first time since making the move to California ... sporting Bron's iconic #23 jersey and dominating the game just like Daddy.

Remember, he's only an 8th grader.

LBJ loved what he saw ... cheering on Bronny from the stands throughout the game.

According to reports, school officials tried to keep the game quiet -- meaning, there wasn't a massive publicity push to draw eyeballs to watch James. The school's athletic director reportedly said they want Bronny's school experience to be as normal as possible.

It's fun to watch now ... but the real treat will be when Bronny teams up with Shaq's son, Shaqir, next season.

For now, Bronny's Crossroads team looks solid -- they won 61-48.

Diddy is doing his best to keep it together in the aftermath of Kim Porter's sudden death while taking on the role of dad and mom for their kids ... and he tells us the encouragement from his fans is fueling his new grind.

We got Diddy out Monday afternoon in Los Angeles after he took his kids to school and hiked Runyon ... and the music mogul said he's just taking things day by day. Diddy tells us he's doing his best to stay positive and take care of his fam.

Diddy's phone battery died on his hike and he forgot where he parked, but ya can't blame him. He's got a lot on his mind, and rightfully so. It's been less than 3 weeks since Kim died at her home.

But, it wasn't all bad for Diddy. Our photog hooked him up with a ride and a charge, and he eventually found his car.

People helping people.

Chester Bennington's wife wants another year to get the late singer's estate in order, because she says she's still negotiating child support payments and copyright claims with his ex-wife ... according to new legal docs.

In the docs, obtained by TMZ, Talinda Bennington says she's unable to provide an inventory or appraisal of Chester's estate, and she wants another 12 months to get things figured out.

Talinda is asking for more time because she says she's still hammering out financials with his ex-wife, Samantha Olit, who is seeking money from the estate.

Samantha previously filed a claim with the estate asking for cash for child support he allegedly owed, plus a share in Chester's non-touring merchandising income and other royalty rights to his music.

Chester died by suicide in July 2017 ... and Talinda has full control over the Linkin Park singer's estate.

Just 2 days into marriage and Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are already handling their union with tons of care ... and armed security.

The Missus and her Mr. couldn't stop smiling Sunday after they'd tied the knot, twice. They stopped for cameras as they were leaving Jodhpur, where they held 2 elaborate wedding ceremonies and receptions over the weekend. Take note of all the security around them, including the dude with the giant automatic weapon. Priyanka's a BIG deal in India.

As we reported, their multi-day party included a traditional Christian wedding ceremony, a couple of traditional Indian receptions -- Mehendi and Sangeet -- and fireworks over the Jodhpur Palace.

Gotta give it up to Nick ... he and his fam fully embraced Pri's culture -- see the song and dance both families put on over the weekend. As the bride put it, "One of the most special things our relationship has given us is a merging of families who love and respect each other’s faiths and cultures."

Move over, "Mob Wives" ... there's a new show getting ready to mark its territory on VH1 with ties to drug cartels.

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ ... VH1 is done casting for its non-scripted show that will feature people whose family is closely associated with the drug trade. We're told one person who made the cut is Michael Corleone Blanco -- the son of the notorious gangster, Griselda Blanco -- aka "The Godmother of Cocaine."

If VH1 wanted a member closely associated to the cartels, look no further than Michael Corleone Blanco, whose mom was Pablo Escobar's inspiration.

For the uninitiated, Griselda -- also nicknamed "The Godmother of the Medellin Cartel" -- reigned terror in Miami during the cocaine wars of the 70s and 80s. She reportedly ordered hits on hundreds and served nearly 2 decades behind bars in the U.S. for drug trafficking and 3 murders.

Griselda -- who once allegedly plotted to kidnap JFK Jr. -- was portrayed by Catherine Zeta-Jones in the movie "Cocaine Godmother: The Griselda Blanco Story." She was eventually deported to Colombia and gunned down 6 years ago outside a butcher shop in Medellin.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have a lock on the award for Most Fun Celeb Wedding Ever -- and you'll agree after seeing this video ... it ain't even close.

The Friday celebration included a Hindu tradition called Sangeet, which is -- as Priyanka described it -- "a fierce song & dance competition between families." The video is insane ... the Chopras and Jonases put on a full production that looked like a Bollywood set.

The idea is for the families to tell the story of Nick and Priyanka's romance through musical production. You might think the Jonases had the edge -- Nick's bros were all on stage -- but remember, they're on the Chopra's turf.

The Sangeet is just the latest stage of a full weekend celebration. Nick and Pri officially tied the knot on Saturday with a traditional Christian wedding ceremony -- officiated by Nick's dad, Paul Kevin Jonas Sr. They had a laugh-riot pre-party for that one, too.

Sunday is for the traditional Indian wedding, and the Sangeet is, basically, the pre-reception for that ceremony.

How's the biggest sports dad on the planet coexisting with the biggest athlete in the universe??

Quietly ... 'cause LaVar Ball tells TMZ Sports he and LeBron James stay outta each other's way in Los Angeles -- and things have gone along just fine.

"I really don't have a relationship with LeBron," the big Baller says.

"I like it. He ain't done nothing bad to me, I ain't done nothing bad to him. So, as long as we good, we'll be all right."

Of course, that's music to Luke Walton's ears ... 'cause when Bron bolted from the Cavs to play with Lonzo and the Lakers -- how LaVar would fit in the picture was on everyone's mind.

Seems LaVar is playing nice for now ... although he did issue an ultimatum to L.A.'s coach when we got him at LAX -- saying if Luke doesn't play Zo more than 35 minutes a night, his job is in jeopardy.

"If he keep playing Lonzo a lot -- over 35 minutes -- he'll stick around," Ball says. "Less, he won't."

Lil Baby's showing he's a real hands-on dad ... especially when it comes to giving his son the bling he deserves.

The Atlanta rapper wanted to do something special for his 3-year-old boy, Jason, as sort of a late birthday/early Christmas present ... and also to celebrate his new album dropping. So, we're told he went to Icebox with a $25k budget and they went to work ... and so did Lil Baby.

We're told the rapper wanted 2 pieces for his boy -- a "Baby Jason" pendant and a smaller "Jason" one -- and he personally wanted to be a part of making it.

Lil Baby stopped by the shop and they showed him how to set some of the diamonds. When it was all said and done, his son was dripping in 7 carats of VS diamonds and 14 karat white gold ... hanging on rope gold chains.

Father and son picked up the Icebox ice Thursday and wore them to his show that night at the Roxy in Atlanta. Gotta say ... the kid looks dope.

Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next" music video instantly blew up the internet Friday and shattered a YouTube record ... so what did she do next?

She went to Disneyland!

Ariana hit up "The Happiest Place on Earth" Friday night with her real mom Joan -- not her music vid mom Kris Jenner -- and some other friends to celebrate her massively successful vid ... which just broke the record for most-watched in a 24-hour period.

Included in Grande's Disney crew were her former "Victorious" co-star Matt Bennett ... who was also the guy brushing his teeth in "Thank U, Next."

Ariana and company were seen all over the park, enjoying rides like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the Matterhorn Bobsleds, and of course ... Space Mountain.

As we reported ... "Thank U, Next" was loaded with cameos and featured scenes from 4 female-driven films that have special meaning to Ariana. Kris Jenner's role came during the "Mean Girls" portion, where she played Amy Poehler's "cool mom" character.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are husband and wife -- they tied the knot Saturday in a traditional Western ceremony but kicked off the celebration with an Indian tradition ... filled with family, booze and laughter.

The couple walked down the aisle in the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India. They both wore Ralph Lauren, according to People ... which is totally on point, considering they were both rocking RL for their "first date" at the 2017 Met Gala.

But, before they said "I do" ... they partied hard during an Indian tradition called the Mehendi. It's like a pre-reception, and based on these pics it was a laugh riot. Priyanka was a rocking a vibrant, flowing dress as she and Nick kicked off the celebration with close friends and family ... including Nick's bros and Joe Jonas' fianceé, "Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner.

Priyanka said, "One of the most special things our relationship has given us is a merging of families who love and respect each other’s faiths and cultures."

After the wedding ceremony, the couple arranged for a massive fireworks display above the palace.

By the way, all the Jonas Bros -- Frankie, Kevin and Joe were Nick's groomsmen, as well as Priyanka's brother, Siddharth.

The party ain't over, though. They're reportedly having a second, traditional Indian, wedding ceremony on Sunday.

Kathy Hilton says she's sure her daughter won't live out her days single-and-ready-to-mingle ... but, honestly, she doesn't really seem THAT sure.

We got Paris' mom and dad leaving Mr Chow in Beverly Hills Friday night, and Kathy's all decked out in purple and gold pom poms. She and Rick were leaving Billy Idol's birthday party ... yeah, it's cool being rich and famous.

Anyway, even though the engagement's off between Paris and Chris Zylka, Kathy's got nothing but nice things to say about the guy ... and tells us she stays out of their business.

But, we had to ask ... do Paris' parents think their girl will ever be a bride? Rick believes he'll walk her down the aisle someday, but Kathy ... might need a little more convincing.

Dog the Bounty Hunter's wife, Beth Chapman, remains in the hospital following her throat cancer diagnosis ... but the family has already hatched a plan on where they'll head once she's released.

TMZ broke the story ... doctors discovered Beth's throat cancer, which she beat in 2017, was back following an emergency surgery Tuesday morning. She's been hospitalized ever since ... with doctors working to determine the best course of treatment.

Sources close to Beth say her medical team expects full test results by next week ... but until then, treatment options are unknown.

Our sources say one thing that has been decided ... Dog and family will head to their home in Colorado once Beth is released from the hospital. We're told the family has a large property there to offer them privacy while they determine the next steps for Beth.

Katie Holmes enjoyed the hell outta mommy duty while on the job -- think, bring your daughter to work day ... but without Suri.

Katie was all smiles Friday with her on-set "daughter" in Louisiana while filming her new movie, "The Secret." She and costar Josh Lucas play a happy family of 3 and you can see Katie way into it. Hard to tell with the toddler.

Y'know what they say about working with kids.

Of course, this was probably like riding a bike for Katie ... who, of course, had plenty of practice scooping up Suri. BTW, she's 12 now!

Those sweaty gym sessions with her bae, Jamie Foxx, are really paying off based on how easily she lifted the kid during this scene shot in a park playground. Or maybe her co-star's just super light.

George Herbert Walker Bush -- whose career in politics spanned more than three decades and culminated as the 41st President of the United States -- has died.

His office says the former Prez passed away Friday at 10:10 PM in Houston. His death comes 7 months after the passing of his wife of 73 years, Barbara Bush.

George Sr. had been in declining health in recent years and was in and out of the hospital several times. He was admitted to the ICU at the Houston Methodist Hospital back in January 2017 due to pneumonia. Barbara was also admitted with her own health issues.

They both recovered and took part in the ceremonial coin toss at Super Bowl 51 together just a few weeks later.

The former President notably sent a letter to then President-elect Donald Trump in January 2017 saying he couldn't make the inauguration due to doctor's orders ... joking it would put him "six feet under" to sit outside in the cold.

Along with being President, Bush also served as the 11th director of the CIA and 43rd Vice President of the U.S. under President Ronald Reagan. Bush was inaugurated as President on January 20, 1989.

Foreign policy -- in particular the Gulf War, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the dissolving of the Soviet Union -- was the centerpiece of Bush's presidency. Among his other accomplishments -- instituting a ban on importing semi-automatic rifles and signing the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act and 1991 Civil Rights Act.

Bush's zinger during his election campaign, "Read my lips: no new taxes," became an unforgettable moment ... something he reneged on during his presidency.

George's father, Prescott, was a U.S. Senator. His oldest son, George W., was the 43rd U.S. President and his son, Jeb, was Governor of Florida.

George H. W. is survived by his 5 children, 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandkids. He also had a daughter, Robin, who died at age 3 from leukemia.

George was 94.

RIP