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Louis Tomlinson is pouring his heart out through music ... dropping a new single that appears to be a heartbreaking tribute to his late One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne.

The song, titled "Dark to Light," comes from Louis' upcoming album, "How Did I Get Here?" -- and the lyrics hit hard, hinting at the pain of feeling like he could've done more to help someone in crisis.

Lines like, "Is there anything that I can do? I wish you could see how you look in my eyes, one more time," and "Could it bring you from dark to light?" feel painfully close to home, following Liam's death in October 2024.

Liam also notably had a tattoo across his chest that read, "Where dark meets lighT," which he got in 2023 shortly after opening up about his struggles and journey with sobriety. The sentiment is also reminiscent of a 2013 One Direction track that Liam cowrote with Louis titled "Through the Dark."

Absolute tragedy in the comedy world ... beloved comedian and actor Floyd Vivino -- better known as Uncle Floyd -- has died at the age of 74.

The news was announced by his brother Jerry on Facebook late Thursday night ... he revealed Floyd passed away peacefully at 6:05 PM on January 22 after a two-and-a-half-year battle with ongoing health issues.

Jerry wrote, "Rest in peace big brother. You will be missed, but always remembered by friends, family and your loving fans," adding the family will hold a private funeral, with a public celebration of life to be announced later.

Beloved Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz, who also played for Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock band, has died.

The German rock star passed away Thursday following a private battle with cancer, his family announced on social media Friday. They noted he "departed this world peacefully, surrounded by love" and thanked fans for their unwavering support over the years.

Francis was a lifelong musician, who started playing bass in a high school band. He got together with Uli Jon Roth, Jürgen Rosenthal and Achim Kirschning in the early '70s to form a band called Dawn Road ... and they eventually joined Scorpions, alongside Klaus Meine and Rudolf Schenker.

Francis' first release with Scorpions was 1974's "Fly to the Rainbow" ... and he was involved in every one of their projects through 1990's "Crazy World." They're best known for their 1984 rock anthem "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and the 1990 ballad "Wind of Change."

Francis stepped away from the band in 1992 but teamed up with Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock to play bass in their 2012 tour. He contributed to Temple of Rock's 2013 album "Bridge the Gap" and 2015’s "Spirit on a Mission."

He was 71.

Former NFL player Kevin Johnson -- a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders -- passed away this week, TMZ Sports has learned.

He was 55 years old.

Johnson was found dead near a homeless encampment in L.A. on Tuesday. According to the medical examiner, his cause of death was listed as blunt head trauma and stab wounds. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department is investigating it as a homicide.

Police just released surveillance footage of the burglary at Greg Biffle's home weeks after he was killed in a fatal plane crash -- showing an individual wandering around the home taking money, guns and NASCAR memorabilia.

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office shared the video on Wednesday night ... with the person, wearing a hoodie and mask, breaking and entering Biffle's North Carolina home around 11 PM on January 7.

Cops say the suspect spent an "extended amount of time" inside Biffle's home ... and can be seen walking into several rooms.

At one point, the person is shown with a huge bookbag, which was reportedly stolen.

A contestant on Erica Mena's reality dating show was fatally shot in St. Louis ... and prosecutors have already charged a man with murder in connection with the death.

"Two Ways With Erica Mena" contestant Pee Wee was found shot early Wednesday morning and he died at the scene ... according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Pee Wee -- government name Jardyn Walker -- had been reported missing Tuesday night and was last seen delivering packages for his job in the University City area ... according to the University City Police Department.

Mitt Romney's sister-in-law left a handwritten suicide note tucked inside a Book of Mormon and had Xanax in her system when she died ... according to the L.A. County Medical Examiner.

The ME's report says detectives discovered a Book of Mormon on the front passenger seat of Carrie's car. In the final pages of the book, authorities say Carrie left a handwritten suicide note. Medications were also found inside the vehicle.

The report states Carrie had 6.3 ng/mL of Xanax in her system at the time of her death. A witness told first responders Carrie was seen pacing on the top level of the parking structure, watching security cameras, and looking over the edge of the parapet. The report also states surveillance footage captured her final moments.

Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died from accidental poisoning after ingesting a drug cocktail that included methamphetamine ... according to authorities.

The North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner tells TMZ ... Naroditsky had a combination of methamphetamine and amphetamine in his system, along with mitragynine, a substance known for its opioid-like effects.

Last October, Naroditsky was found dead in Charlotte, NC. The Charlotte Chess Center, where he worked, announced his passing at the time.

Concerns for the safety of public officials are at an all-time high following an attack in Indiana ... a judge and his wife were both shot at their home Sunday, and the shooter remains at large.

According to the Lafayette Police Dept., Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, were shot by an unknown assailant Sunday at about 2:15 PM in their Lafayette, Indiana home. The details are chilling ... WBBM-TV reports someone knocked on the door of the couple's house and claimed to have found their dog. Before the couple even opened the door, bullets blasted through.

The judge reportedly was shot in his arm, while Kimberly had sustained an injury to her hip. Police said shell casings were found at the scene.

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 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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.