Famed Fashion Designer Valentino Garavani Dead at 93

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Iconic fashion designer Valentino Garavani -- founder of the Valentino fashion house -- has died.

His foundation posted the news on Instagram Monday, saying he died at his residence in Rome, Italy, "surrounded by his loved ones."

According to the foundation, the funeral will take place Friday at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.

'All That' Alum Angelique Bates Kianna Underwood's Death Was Avoidable ... Nickelodeon Should Have Helped!!!

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WHY DID NO ONE TALK ABOUT IT?

"All That" alum Angelique Bates says Kianna Underwood's death was completely avoidable if her castmates or Nickelodeon had stepped in to help her out.

Angelique shared her thoughts on the tragic loss with TMZ over the weekend ... noting she first advocated for Kianna back in 2023 when videos of her homeless on the street gained traction. But, she says her pleas for help mostly fell on deaf ears, and little was done for Kianna. The former child star theorizes part of the underwhelming response has to do with Kianna being a minority -- it's all in the clip.

She supported her theory by mentioning another homeless Nickelodeon star was immediately offered assistance when social media videos showing them on the streets went viral. Angelique didn't name any names, but it's no secret Hollywood jumped into action to get 'Ned's Declassified' alum Tylor Chase -- who is white -- assistance when people caught wind that he was struggling with homelessness and mental health issues in recent weeks.

At the end of the day, Angelique says people involved in the "All That" franchise and Nickelodeon really dropped the ball, especially after Kianna made the network so much money. She argues that she, Kianna, and so many of her colleagues were done dirty by the network, and hopes they support their child stars better nowadays.

'The Lion King' Co-Director Roger Allers Dead at 76

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Filmmaker Roger Allers -- perhaps best known for co-directing Walt Disney Feature Animation's "The Lion King" -- has died.

Film producer Dave Bossert confirmed the death on Facebook, writing, "I am deeply saddened by the news that our friend Roger Allers has passed on to his next journey. We were just trading emails this past week while he was traveling in Egypt, which makes this loss feel all the more unreal."

Bossert worked with Allers on many films through the '80s and '90s and described Allers as "one of the kindest people you could hope to know and work alongside."

Pakistan Mall Fire 6 Dead, Several Injured After Reported Short Circuit

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A massive fire ripped through a crowded shopping mall in Pakistan over the weekend, killing at least six people and injuring dozens more.

The blaze broke out around late Saturday night after emergency crews received calls reporting flames inside the building, according to Reuters. By the time first responders arrived, the situation had already spiraled out of control.

"When we arrived, the fire from the ground floor had spread to the upper floors, and almost the entire building was already engulfed in flames," a Rescue 122 spokesperson told Reuters.

'Bringing Up Bates' Katie Clark Says She Lost Baby

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DEVASTATING LOSS

Katie Clark -- a star of the hit show "Bringing Up Bates" -- is going through a tragedy ... announcing she lost her pregnancy.

The reality star announced the news on social media Friday ... sharing a clip which begins with her finding out she's pregnant.

She then buys baby clothes and tells her husband Travis the news ... with the two happily embracing -- before the clip changes drastically.

Angelique Bates OG 'All That' Star Begged Someone to Help Kianna Underwood Years Before Her Death

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DON'T BE SELECTIVE...

Former "All That" star Angelique Bates warned followers that Kianna Underwood was homeless in New York City and needed help years before her brutal death on Friday.

Check out Angelique's Instagram video from November 2023 -- she tells followers her fellow child actor desperately needed assistance, and called out members of the "All That" crew for not doing anything to comfort her.

While she didn't name names, Angelique accused people who appeared on "All That" of acting like cast members are one big family, and then being selective with who they try to help. She also did not reveal who else on the Nickelodeon sketch show was in a similar situation to Kianna, but was receiving aid.

Ex-Nickelodeon Child Star Kianna Underwood Killed in Horrific Hit-&-Run

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Former Nickelodeon child star Kianna Underwood has been identified as the victim in a terrible hit-and-run collision that left her dead after she was dragged down two Brooklyn blocks early Friday morning.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ the 33-year-old -- who appeared on the 2005 series "All That" -- suffered severe trauma to her head and torso ... when a gray vehicle, driven by an unknown suspect, was traveling west on Pitkin Avenue and struck her as she crossed the street at Pitkin and Mother Gaston Blvd.

We’re told Kianna was left lying motionless in the roadway after being dragged under the car for nearly two blocks.

Universal Orlando Woman Dies After Riding Revenge of the Mummy

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Another theme park death ... this time at Universal Studios in Orlando, where a woman died after riding the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster.

The woman became unresponsive after going on the ride Nov. 25 and she was transported to a local hospital, where she died ... according to a report issued Thursday from the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services.

The woman's identity was not revealed ... the consumer services reports are updated quarterly by Florida officials and they include only minor details about medical incidents each quarter at Universal, Walt Disney World, Legoland, Sea World, and Busch Gardens.

Gene Hackman And Wife Death House Hits Market For $6.25M

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Gene Hackman's New Mexico estate is officially up for sale ... less than a year after he and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in the sprawling compound.

Gene and Betsy's Santa Fe house -- which sits on a 53-acre estate in The Land of Enchantment -- has hit the market with an asking price of $6.25 million.

At the time of their deaths, police body cam footage showed the place was in shambles, with rat feces and urine everywhere. But, we're told the place has been completely cleaned up and looks absolutely amazing now!

Nick Reiner Landed in Mental Health Conservatorship in 2020

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Nick Reiner was placed into a mental health conservatorship for one year, which may have resulted from an involuntary psychiatric hospitalization ... according to The New York Times.

NYC's newspaper of record published its findings Thursday ... citing Steven Baer, a licensed fiduciary who was Nick's appointed conservator, and a clerk for the Los Angeles County Superior Court. However, they did not provide any details beyond confirming Nick was in the conservatorship in 2020.

Reiner was placed in an LPS conservatorship -- a type of conservatorship initiated by a doctor which usually follows an involuntary psychiatric hospitalization -- sometime in 2020. This is a different kind of conservatorship than the ones celebs like Britney Spears underwent.

'Brazilian Popeye' Dead at 55

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Tragedy in Brazil -- Arlindo de Souza, known for injecting mineral oil and alcohol into his arms to achieve his "Brazilian Popeye" look -- has died at 55.

Family members say the bodybuilder passed away Tuesday in Recife, in Brazil’s Pernambuco state, after suffering complications tied to renal failure, for which he had been hospitalized since December.

Denis Gomes de Luna, Arlindo’s nephew, said one of his kidneys shut down first, before the other failed around Christmas. Fluid then built up in his lungs, and he went into cardiac arrest before doctors could even begin haemodialysis -- an often life-saving treatment for kidney failure.

Maxim Naumov Speaks on Honoring Parents ... During Figure Skating Championship

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Figure skater Maxim Naumov's tribute to his parents during the U.S. Figure Skating Championship was deeply emotional ... and the 24-year-old spoke about the tear-jerking moment on Wednesday -- saying he wishes they were by his side as the judges read his final scores.

Naumov met with the media at The Skating Club of Boston after being named to the U.S. Olympic team over the weekend ... and spoke on honoring his parents as he pursued his goals of reaching the most prestigious stage in sports.

Maxim's parents, Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, were tragically killed when their American Airlines flight collided with a military aircraft over the Potomac River while on approach to Ronald Reagan International Airport ... an incident that took the lives of 14 members of the U.S. skating community.

Now that Maxim is bound for Italy for the Winter Olympics ... what are his thoughts as he gears up to represent his country after everything he endured over the past year?

Elden Campbell Wore Partially Unzipped Life Vest ... At Time of Drowning

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Officials say video shows ex-NBA player Elden Campbell went out on the waters in the middle of the night before his tragic drowning ... but he seemingly took some safety precautions, as he was wearing a "partially unzipped" life vest when his body was found on the shore.

TMZ Sports has obtained the investigation report on the NBA champ's death ... which states 57-year-old Campbell left a nearby boat ramp alone around 12:37 AM on Dec. 1.

The docs say Campbell's body was found in the sand along the water's edge in Pompano Beach, Florida ... and he was tethered to a Sea-Doo Fish Pro watercraft, which was registered to him.

'Sinners' Ryan Coogler Hard to Celebrate With Renee Nicole Good on My Mind

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"Sinners" writer and director Ryan Coogler turned a night of celebration into heavy reflection ... getting visibly choked up as he called attention to the killing of Renee Nicole Good on a Minneapolis street by an ICE agent last week.

During the National Board of Review Awards gala in NYC Tuesday night, Ryan -- accepting his win for Best Original Screenplay -- didn’t mince words. He explained he was distracted, as his heart wasn’t in New York at all ... it was in Minnesota, where tensions have exploded since Renee was shot and killed last Wednesday.

Jackson Browne Son Died From Fentanyl, Meth

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Fentanyl has killed another American ... and this time it's Jackson Browne's son Ethan Browne, an actor, model, and musician.

According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Ethan died from the toxic effects of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and lidocaine.

The medical examiner says the manner of death was accidental.

John Forté Dead at 50 ... Former Fugees Collaborator

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John Forté, famous for his work with The Fugees, is dead ... TMZ has confirmed.

The Grammy-nominated recording artist died Monday at his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts -- a town on Martha's Vineyard -- according to Chilmark Police Chief Sean Slavin.

We're told John died suddenly and the cause of death is unclear ... though cops do NOT suspect foul play.

John is best known for his contributions to The Fugees' second studio album "The Score," which was released in February 1996 and won a Grammy for Best Rap Album. John is featured on two tracks, "Family Business" and "Cowboys," and he co-wrote and produced several songs on the breakthrough album.