Robert De Niro 5 Arrested in Grandson's O.D. Death Case
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4:17 PM PT -- DEA New York Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino tells TMZ ... "Today, justice has been delivered. While the arrest of these five individuals will not bring back the lives lost, we hope it brings some measure of closure to the families who continue to grieve the loss of their loved ones."
He continued ... "These arrests serve as a stark reminder of the dangers that social media can pose, and of the predators who hide behind social media applications, looking to exploit our youth and sell their fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills through digital connections. Whether you deal on the screens or in our streets, the DEA and our law enforcement partners remain committed to targeting those responsible. This is a fight to save lives."
Two years after the death of Robert De Niro's 19-year-old grandson, Leandro Anthony De Niro-Rodriguez, the family is still searching for answers ... now authorities have made 5 more arrests in the case, TMZ has learned.
Leandro was found dead on July 2, 2023 from what was reportedly determined to be an accidental drug overdose. According to People, a DEA official told the outlet the suspects taken into custody in New York are being charged with death resulting from the sale of narcotics.
The 5 men were charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances resulting in death, NBC 4 New York reports.
WORLD SERIES GAME 5 CELEBS TAKE OVER DODGER STADIUM
Hollywood stars showed out in droves to support their hometown team in the World Series ... packing Dodger Stadium to cheer on the Blue Crew as they faced off against the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling Game 5.
Another night of celebs at the #WorldSeries in LA 😎 pic.twitter.com/u1MUNayEy9
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Leonardo DiCaprio was spotted on the broadcast ... keeping it low-key in an all-black outfit and a fresh pair of shades.
"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper made her first World Series appearance -- joining fellow celebs Charlize Theron and Ellen Pompeo in the stands.
'Scream' Cast 'Memba Them?!
"Scream" -- one of the most iconic horror/mystery films to bless the big screen, and we're kickin' off your wicked Wednesday with the legends who made the slasher film so frigin' epic!
Stars like Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette are just a few of the many greats who made this franchise so popular ...
Hit up the gallery and see what the entire cast looks like now!
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Ariana Grande It's Good to See Me Brunette, Isn't It?!!
Ariana Grande just waved her Glinda wand -- and poof! She’s back to being a brunette again, y’all ... and judging by the comments, fans think this shade is pure magic on her!
On Wednesday morning, Ariana dropped an IG mirror selfie ... serving a pout with caramel brunette locks, glossy lips and flicked-out to perfection.
Even with the new 'do, Ariana stayed deep in her "Wicked" bag -- dropping the iconic Glinda line in her caption ... "it’s good to see me, isn’t it?🫧"
Guess This Sexy Celeb With a Hot Dog in Her Mouth
We're serving up another juicy game of Guess Who ... can you name this blonde bombshell?
This absolute knockout was snapped in a state of "Euphoria," chomping down on a hot dog at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday during Game 3 of the World Series.
She looks "Immaculate" ... can you guess who she is?
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Chris Evans I'm A Dad!!! First Baby With Wife Alba
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9:35 AM PT -- We just found out Chris and Alba had a baby girl, and named her Alma Grace. She's taking both Mom and Dad's last names ... Baptista Evans, and she arrived at 1:27 PM.
Chris Evans has something new to "Marvel" at ... TMZ has learned the "Captain America" star and his wife, Alba Baptista, just had their first baby!
Records indicate they welcomed their first child Friday in Massachusetts. So far no word on name or gender.
The new parents -- Chris, 44, and Alba, 28 -- wed September 9, 2023, during a private ceremony on Cape Cod after first going Instagram official with their relationship 9 months earlier.
Bobby In 'Scary Movie' 'Memba Him?!
American actor Jon Abrahams was 22 years old when he played Bobby Prinze -- the scheming, sex-crazed high schooler -- in the horror/comedy film "Scary Movie" back in 2000.
Jon shared the big screen with Anna Faris, Regina Hall ... and Marlon and Shawn Wayans.
Abrahams was also in "Meet the Parents" and "House of Wax."
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Sydney Sweeney Sex Symbol Status Ain't For You Guys ... It's For Me!!!
Sydney Sweeney’s "sex symbol" tag sometimes overshadows her roles, and now she’s sounding off about it ... saying it’s not all it’s cracked up to be!
The actress says folks assume she’s out here purposely playing up her sexy image, but, apparently, that's not the case -- 'cause she tells told Variety she's just feeling good and strong in her own skin, so all that sexy confidence people see is purely for her.
Sydney also said she hopes to inspire other women to own their confidence and flaunt what they’ve got -- stressing she never wants anyone to feel like they have to apologize, hide or cover up in any room.
Connecticut Man Arrested For Murder ... Face Badly Scratched in Mug Shot
A man in Connecticut has been arrested after allegedly killing his mom in a town many celebrities have called home ... and, his mug shot's quite startling.
Sebastian Van Stockum -- a 20-year-old man -- was arrested Friday after officers were called to a home in New Canaan, CT by someone who allegedly told them he'd killed his mom.
Emergency crews tried to perform life-saving measures on the victim -- who the police aren't publicly identifying yet ... but the person was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene. Stockum has been charged with murder, and he's being held on $2 million bond.
Guess Who This Fan-Loving Performer Is!
We all know celebs build up enthusiastic fanbases, but some stars really go the extra mile for their supporters ... and we wanna see if you can guess who this fan-loving performer is!
We ran into this actress all the way back in 2014 when she was signing autographs and taking selfies with a few enthusiastic admirers ... which is all in a day's work for someone like her!
Still, we're not sure if her fans would recognize her these days ... because she shaved her head for the new "Bugonia" sci-fi flick!
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Megan Fox Looks Bloody Amazing🩸 ... Attending 'Jennifer's Body' Q&A
Megan Fox slayed her look while attending a screening of her 2009 cult classic "Jennifer's Body" ... and just like her character -- she ATE!
Fox was snapped outside the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Saturday evening ... and gave the camera a sultry show while leaving the Q&A event for the horror classic.
The actress looked stunning in a nude corset with blood red boning, dripping in red beads.
Anthony Hopkins Drunk Driving Scare Made Me Realize I Was an Alcoholic
Anthony Hopkins is opening up about the terrifying night that forced him to face his battle with alcoholism.
During an appearance on The New York Times' "The Interview" podcast, the Oscar-winning actor recalled the moment he hit rock bottom. "I was drunk and driving my car here in California in a blackout, no clue where I was going, when I realized that I could have killed somebody. Or myself, which I didn’t care about," Hopkins said.
He continued, "I could have killed a family in a car, you know." That realization, he said, was the moment everything changed. "I realized that I was an alcoholic, and I came to my senses," Hopkins said. Soon after, he saw a former agent of his at a Beverly Hills party and confessed, "I need help."
Sydney Sweeney Bob-ing, Not Weave-ing ... On 'Christy' Red Carpet
Sydney Sweeney is in her bombshell era ... debuting a sexy new blonde bob and a plunging pink gown at the Christy premiere in Los Angeles.
The "Euphoria" star turned heads at the AFI Fest Saturday night, showing off a new chop that had everyone doing a double-take. She ditched her long locks and debuted a fresh, wavy blonde bob that hits just above her shoulders ... a switch up from her signature look.
Sydney matched her bold new 'do with a light pink halter dress that hugged her curves and cinched perfectly at the waist, serving old Hollywood meets Barbie.
Eli Roth Brings the Suspense to 'After Dark' Tour ... New Movie 'Dream Eater' Out Now!!!
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Eli Roth hosting the TMZ "After Dark" tour might sound like a dream ... but, it really happened Friday -- on the same day his new movie opened in theaters.
The director and actor jumped on the bus to show fans around Los Angeles ... and, gave them an inside scoop on "Dream Eater" -- by far the scariest movie of the year -- which Roth also happened to produce.
It's a found footage flick -- think "Paranormal Activity" and "The Blair Witch Project" -- that touches on sleepwalking ... which Roth says he can kinda relate to since he used to get horrible sleep paralysis and night terrors.
Actress Katee Sackhoff Weight Loss For 'Another Life' Messed with My Periods!!!
Katee Sackhoff says sometimes she's taken her body transformation too far in her work ... including once when she completely stopped menstruating.
The actress sat down for a conversation on the "Joe Rogan Experience" in an episode published Saturday ... and, she talked about changing her physical appearance to more precisely embody a character.
She specifically highlights her weight loss for the Netflix show "Another Life" -- which ran from 2019 to 2021 -- explaining her character comes out of cyrosleep at the start ... and, she wanted to look gaunt and dehydrated in the initial scenes.
Actress June Lockhart Dead at 100 ... 'Lassie,' 'Lost in Space' Star
June Lockhart -- a legendary television actress of the 1950s, '60s and '70s -- has died.
Lockhart passed away Thursday in Santa Monica, just after 9 PM local time with her daughter June Elizabeth, and her granddaughter, Christianna, by her side, TMZ can confirm. June died from natural causes.
The daughter of actors Gene and Kathleen Lockhart, June secured her first credited role in the 1940 movie "All This, and Heaven Too" when she was still just a teenager.