TV Stars

Vincent Pastore's fellow 'Sopranos' stars honored him at a private funeral in New York ... and the place was so packed, people had to be turned away ... TMZ has learned.

The beloved actor's family, friends and colleagues filed into the Lloyd Maxcy & Sons Beauchamp Chapel in New Rochelle on Wednesday to pay their respects.

We're told the memorial was invite-only ... but word quickly spread, and folks started showing up in droves ... and they had to be turned away at the door.

Some famous faces made sure to honor Vinnie ... including 'Sopranos' actors Kathrine Narducci, Al Sapienza, and Michael Rispoli ... plus "A Bronx Tale" star Chazz Palminteri.

E Street Band member Steven Van Zandt, who starred on the show, and his actress wife, Maureen, also stopped by.

Joe Amabile -- the popular 'Bachelor in Paradise' alum -- just shared some wonderful news ... his brain tumor was successfully removed.

The major health update comes courtesy of his wife, Serena Pitt ... who he met and fell for on "Bachelor in Paradise" ... and she says he's "recovering really well" from the operation.

The fan-favorite known as "Grocery Store Joe" shared the diagnosis just last month ... doctors performed an MRI and found a blueberry-sized lesion in his brain ... and it was a tumor.

Vincent Pastore was complaining about health issues in the weeks leading up to his death, but his doctors couldn't find anything wrong with him ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... "The Sopranos" actor expressed he wasn't feeling his best about two weeks before his death, but his docs didn't find any issues.

We're told doctors thought smoky air from wildfires in Canada may have been affecting him and -- out of an abundance of caution -- recommended he see a cardiologist ... since it had been two decades since his triple bypass.

Our sources say Vinnie went in for an echocardiogram and wore a heart monitor, plus he had a stress test scheduled. But, doctors didn't find any abnormalities.

"America's Next Top Model" winner Adrianne Curry was horrified over Perez Hilton livestreaming his apparent self-harm ... and she's ready to forgive him for being a "bully" back in the day.

Adrianne shared her supportive message in reaction to trolls who gave her grief for condemning anyone who was trying to monetize videos of a seemingly blood-soaked Perez during his emergency.

The model says that in his heyday, Perez was a "bully" who trolled her often ... drawing "wieners" on her pictures.

Jax Taylor says he's head over heels for his publicist Lori Krebs ... declaring she's helped him reach the happiest and healthiest place of his life ... despite Brittany Cartwright's scorched-Earth attack on their relationship.

"The Valley" star was spotted out in Los Angeles on Wednesday ... and he told photogs he's in love with Lori and waxed poetically about love.

Jax says he loves Lori "to death" and believes everyone deserves the chance to find happiness and fall in love. He claims he's now in the happiest place he's ever been and says his mental health has been amazing since getting together with Lori.

Hilary Duff surprised fans at her sold-out concert Wednesday night ... bringing Good Charlotte to the stage ... yes, her ex Joel Madden's band!

The singer and actress thrilled fans when she welcomed Joel and his brother, Benji Madden, to the floor at her sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. She gave them a warm hug before they began performing the punk-rock band's hit song, "The Anthem."

Hilary actually dropped a hint about their appearance when she slipped on a Good Charlotte shirt during the show. She changes into a tee to rep an early 2000's musician at every concert ... even rocking her own 2004 tour shirt at sold-out shows last month at the Kia Forum in Inglewood.

The future of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" was up in the air for a while after the Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen controversy ... but TMZ can confirm the popular series is coming back for a 6th season.

Series star Layla Taylor announced the reality show's return Thursday on Hulu's "Get Real" podcast ... and sources tell TMZ ... 20 brand-spanking new episodes have been ordered.

As for whether TFP will be back ... the network is holding casting cards close to the vest -- but obviously Layla is on board!

Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle partnership is extending into wildfire relief for her home state of Washington ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... starting Friday and running through August 31, American Eagle customers shopping online or in stores can donate to relief efforts at checkout by rounding up the total on any purchase or contributing an amount of their choosing.

The initiative comes as Sydney and her boyfriend, Scooter Braun, remain boots on the ground in the Spokane area, where sources previously told us they've been bringing food to firefighters, preparing and distributing meals and helping displaced families secure food and shelter.

Eva Longoria is back at it again ... showing off her smoking hot bod while trying to stay cool at a beach in Spain.

The actress slipped into a skimpy sky-blue bikini for a beach day in Marbella ... looking sexy as she worked on her tan, walked on the sand and splashed in the sea.

Of course, Eva's husband, Jose Baston, was there with her -- but enough about him ... back to the tan and toned hottie!

Perez Hilton is doing better and can now speak ... after a disturbing live stream where he appeared to be covered in blood.

The blogger's family issued a statement Wednesday, saying that they can "confirm that Perez is able to communicate, which has given our family hope."

They also thanked everyone who reached out with "prayers, kind messages, and support for Perez," adding, “Your compassionate humanity during this profoundly heartbreaking time has meant more than words can express.”

Milania Giudice's bestie Victoria Zardoya died from a traumatic brain injury after she took a spill during a Florida vacation in July, TMZ has confirmed.

US Weekly was first to report that Zardoya died accidentally from craniocerebral trauma, which is brain damage caused by a fall, crash, or blow to the head.

Zardoya's buddy, Victoria Silberbusch, revealed on Instagram that Zardoya suffered her injuries while they were vacationing on the island of Egmont Key, off the coast of Tampa Bay, Florida.

Tori Spelling has broken her silence after her shocking exit from her and longtime bestie Jennie Garth's "90210MG" podcast ... amid a rift in their friendship.

Check it out -- the actress appeared on an Instagram Live with former "Beverly Hills, 90210" costar Brian Austin Green Wednesday to answer fan questions ... one of which, to no surprise, asked about whether or not she'd return to the podcast.

Sydney Sweeney isn't just sending love to her wildfire-ravaged hometown from afar ... she's boots on the ground -- and Scooter Braun is right there with her.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Sydney and her boyfriend are in Washington state amid the devasting Spokane area wildfires, with Sydney feeling compelled to head home and help any way she could.

Our sources tell us Sydney has been working nonstop since arriving ... bringing food to firefighters between shifts on the front lines and helping prepare and distribute meals to families affected by the fires.

We're told they volunteered with Second Harvest Food Bank in Spokane and World Central Kitchen, personally handing out food and providing relief to people in need.

Sidney Starr told police the male she went to her hotel room with told her he was an adult … and cops say a rubber fell out of her pocket during her arrest for child molestation ... TMZ has learned.

We obtained the Hapeville Police Department report from Sidney's arrest for sodomy and child molestation ... and police say an "opened condom" fell out of her clothes during a pat-down, and they found another prophylactic in her pocket.

The report notes Sidney was staying at an Embassy Suites in Georgia ... and an employee of the hotel called police to report another person had sexually assaulted a juvenile.

Perez Hilton's undergoing a psychiatric evaluation in the hospital after his alarming behavior on a live stream ... and while he's long gone from the Miami-area home where this all went down, the property is still flooded with police.

Photos taken outside Perez's house Wednesday show several uniformed officers standing near yellow police tape ... guarding the area after Tuesday night's concerning incident.

Law enforcement sources tell us officers are outside Perez’s home to assist his family and keep the media at bay.

Amanda Frances won't be holding a diamond for another season of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" ... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to the show tell TMZ ... producers did not ask the season 15 newbie to return for season 16.

Amanda's departure comes after a rocky rookie season ... she clashed with Dorit Kemsley and Bozoma Saint John claimed she was building a "cult" through her business.