Trey Reed Campus Tree-Hanging Death Ruled Suicide

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The autopsy for De'Martravion "Trey" Reed -- a black student found hanging from a tree this week at Delta State University -- has been completed ... and officials have determined his manner of death was suicide.

The Cleveland Police Department announced an autopsy performed by the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office was "consistent with the initial investigation, determining the cause of death to be hanging and the manner of death as suicide."

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Final toxicology results are still pending, and can take between 2 and 4 weeks, police noted. They also said "all files and investigative material" have been sent to the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office for further review.

Singer-Songwriter Brett James Dies In North Carolina Plane Crash

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Brett James -- a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter who worked with the likes of Taylor Swift -- has reportedly died in a plane crash.

James -- best known for his collaborative hit with Carrie Underwood, “Jesus, Take the Wheel” -- was reportedly flying aboard a small plane when it went down in a field near a school in Franklin, North Carolina about 3 PM Thursday. Police said none of the students or school staff were injured.

WLOS-TV reports the aircraft took off from John C. Tune Airport in Nashville, Tennessee, with three people on board, and all of them died.

Travis Decker Police Find His Possible Remains ... Conducting DNA Tests

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The manhunt for Travis Decker may have finally come to an end ... police believe they've found his remains.

Decker's corpse was discovered Thursday by a police dragnet in the woods south of Leavenworth, Washington. Decker is accused of killing his 3 daughters and leading police on a 3 1/2-month pursuit.

The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office says it hasn’t positively identified the remains, but they appear to belong to Decker. Sheriff deputies are now conducting DNA tests to confirm it, while processing the scene in Leavenworth.

Singer D4vd New Video with Homicide Victim Celeste Rivas

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A new video has surfaced showing singer D4vd and Celeste Rivas ... where you see D4vd and Celeste together on a live stream, answering questions from fans.

You hear Celeste telling D4vd to respond to a comment. The video was shot in January, 2024.

As we reported, LAPD's Robbery and Homicide Division confirmed Celeste's body was found last week in the trunk of D4vd's Tesla.

Charlie Kirk Widow Erika Taking Over TPUSA

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Charlie Kirk's widow Erika Kirk promised to keep his movement alive with Turning Point USA ... and now she's the organization's chief executive officer.

TPUSA announced Thursday their board unanimously elected Erika as the new CEO and Chair of the Board.

The organization says Charlie had expressed to multiple TPUSA executives in prior conversations that he wanted Erika to take the reins in the event of his death.

Trey Reed Death Family Says Cops Told Them He Died In Dorm ... But He Was Found Hanging From Tree

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An attorney for the family of De'Martravion "Trey" Reed says cops initially told Trey's relatives he was found dead in his dorm ... even though police told the media he was found hanging from a tree on his college's campus ... but law enforcement says the family is mistaken.

Here's the deal ... cops in Mississippi announced Monday they had found Trey's body hanging from a tree on campus at Delta State University and said foul play was not suspected.

Attorney Vanessa Jones is representing the Reed family and on Tuesday she told the Mississippi Free Press, the university and Bolivar County officials were leaving Trey's family in the dark.

Charlie Sheen on Matthew Perry He Wasn't Sober ... And I Could Tell

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Charlie Sheen doesn't believe Matthew Perry was sober the year before his death ... which he finds ironic given the "Friends" star was promoting a book about his sobriety at the time.

The actor made the bold claim on "Piers Morgan Uncensored" Tuesday, where he said he "could tell" Perry wasn't sober on the press tour for his memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,” which dropped a year before his fatal overdose in October 2023.

Remember, Perry claimed to be 19 months sober when his book dropped in November 2022.

New York Mets Pay Tribute To Robert Redford ... Recreate Iconic 'The Natural' Home Run Scene

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The New York Mets broadcast paid tribute to Robert Redford just hours after the legendary Oscar-winning actor and director died on Tuesday, recreating his iconic home run from "The Natural!"

It all went down in Queens, NY, during the top of the first inning during the Mets' tilt against the San Diego Padres, which saw The Amazins' third baseman Brett Baty uncork a 416-foot bomb to right field to cap off a five-run inning.

As he rounded the bases, the cameras panned up to the Citi Field lights, which gave off a fireworks/explosion-like effect.

Robert Redford Iconic Actor/Filmmaker Dead at 89

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Robert Redford -- the legendary Oscar-winning actor and director -- has died.

Redford's rep, Cindi Berger, tells us ... Robert passed away Tuesday morning at his home in Sundance, Utah. Berger says Robert was surrounded by the people he loved in the place he loved. His cause of death has not been revealed.

The iconic filmmaker spent decades as a leading actor in Hollywood, with some of his most notable projects being 1969's "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," 1973's "The Sting," 1975's "Three Days of the Condor," 1976's "All the President’s Men," and 1984's "The Natural."

Malcolm-Jamal Warner Mom Speaks Out on Son's Death ... 'I'm at Peace'

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner's mother, Pamela Warner, is opening up about her son's drowning death in Costa Rica.

Check out her interview with ABC's Robin Roberts -- she recalls the moment she learned the horrible news and how she let out a shriek of "indescribable pain" as neighbors ran over.

She also shed light on why "The Cosby Show" actor was in Costa Rica in the first place -- apparently, his 8-year-old daughter was on a trip for an immersive homeschooling experience. His wife and daughter had been there for 3 weeks before it was his time to join for the "fun" part of the trip.

Robert Redford's Death Tributes From Stars Pour In

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Robert Redford has died ... and celebrities are reacting to the sudden loss of the legendary actor and director.

The tributes poured in Tuesday morning, with Hillary Clinton saying she "always admired" the "true American icon." She applauded him for the causes he supported, writing ... "He championed progressive values like protecting the environment and access to the arts while creating opportunities for new generations of activists and filmmakers."

Meryl Streep said in a statement to TMZ ... “One of the lions has passed. Rest in peace my lovely friend.”

Jane Fonda said in a statement to Deadline, “It hit me hard this morning when I read that Bob was gone. I can’t stop crying. He meant a lot to me and was a beautiful person in every way. He stood for an America we have to keep fighting for.”

Sidney 'Omen' Brown Producer Behind Drake, Beyoncé Dead at 49

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Grammy-winning producer Sidney “Omen” Brown -- who worked with Drake, Beyoncé, Lil Wayne and more -- has died, according to his family.

Sidney's mom, Martha Brown, tells TMZ ... his body was found by a relative inside his Harlem, New York, apartment on September 13 after concerned staff at his work contacted his family when he did not show up for his shift.

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The NYC medical examiner will perform an autopsy to determine his cause and manner of death.

Jamie Lee Curtis Kirk Killing Has Me In Tears

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Here's Jamie Lee Curtis breaking down in tears over last week's Charlie Kirk murder ... and she's getting emotional about his death, even though she says she disagrees with "almost every point" she ever heard him make.

The actress started crying about Charlie's slaying in an interview with Marc Maron on the 'WTF' podcast ... and she also lamented how easy it is for folks to find videos showing the fatal shooting.

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Jamie Lee says she disagreed with Kirk on most of his views and his ideas were abhorrent, but added ... "I believe he was a man of faith, and I hope in that moment when he died, that he felt connected with his faith."

In the interview, she also compares the Kirk snuff videos to the media coverage of the Sept. 11 attacks and the Zapruder film of the JFK assassination.

Hulk Hogan Emmys Snub Feels Political, Brother!!! Ex-Wife Decries 'In Memoriam' Absence

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Hulk Hogan was among the celebrities inexplicably left out of the Emmys "In Memoriam" broadcast segment Sunday night ... and his ex-wife suspects it wasn't a simple error.

Linda Hogan tells TMZ … she believes Hulk’s snub was political, due to his right-wing embrace and support later in life -- including speaking at the RNC for President Trump last year -- despite the fact the wrestling superstar supported both sides of the aisle.

Hulk was among a few notable names not honored on the CBS show ... others included horror icon Tony Todd and "Sopranos" star Jerry Adler. An Emmys rep pointed out all of them, including Hulk, are included in a longer online version of the segment ... but it's just a scroll of names with zero production value, unlike the broadcast segment.

TONY TODD FAMILY 'HURT' BY EMMYS SNUB Left Out of 'In Memoriam'

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Tony Todd's widow is once again beside herself, saying her late husband still isn't getting the recognition he deserves ... this time snubbed from the Emmys "In Memoriam" segment Sunday night.

Fatima Cortez Todd -- Tony's wife of 39 years -- tells TMZ ... she let out a deep sigh while watching the tribute, admitting it left her feeling hurt.

Considering Tony racked up roles on popular TV shows like "The Young and the Restless," "Hawaii Five-O," and "Matlock" ... Fatima feels like that should've warranted his inclusion.

Reba McEntire Kelly's Kids Taking It One Day at a Time ... After Dad's Death

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Reba McEntire is shedding light on how her step-grandchildren are doing in the aftermath of their father Brandon Blackstock's death ... revealing they're still in the thick of grief.

The country legend shared the somber update with "Entertainment Tonight" at the 2025 Emmys on Sunday, where she noted the entire family misses Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband "every minute."

However, Reba shared one small silver lining amid the tragedy, explaining the loss of Brandon has brought his children closer together.