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Lily Collins is officially a new mother ... welcoming her first child to the world via surrogate earlier this week!

The longtime film and TV star's surrogate gave birth earlier this week in Northern California ... and she just posted about the baby a moment ago ... sharing a picture showing the little one in a blanket with her name -- Tove -- written in gold letters on a white blanket.

She wrote in the caption, "Welcome to the center of our world Tove Jane McDowell. Words will never express our endless gratitude for our incredible surrogate and everyone who helped us along the way. We love you to the moon and back again…"

Darrell Feller, a retired U.S. Army National Guard pilot, is weighing in on the possible causes behind the tragic D.C. aircraft collision ... sharing how a number of factors could've been at play.

We caught up with Darrell on "TMZ Live" in the aftermath of Wednesday night's tragedy, and he explained how it was entirely possible the Army Black Hawk helicopter, which crashed into a regional jet carrying 64 people, didn't even see the aircraft coming.

Darrell says the particular route the chopper took is known for causing "confusion with ground light," due to the light from surrounding structures, buildings and other aircraft.

An enormous bear discovered underneath an Altadena house after the L.A. wildfires probably ended up there in search of a sugar rush and a stiff drink ... an animal expert tells TMZ.

Animal Planet’s Forrest Galante -- wildlife expert, biologist, and TV host known for a series of “Shark Week” specials on Discovery -- tells us he’s confident the 525-pound Yogi making headlines Friday was looking for sweets, booze and a place to crash after being displaced by the massive blazes -- the Eaton Fire specifically, in this instance.

If you've ever gone camping in SoCal, you've probably seen bears raiding dumpsters and campsites … and, Galante says this results in many acquiring a sweet tooth and a drinking problem -- and, just because their normal supply is eliminated doesn't mean the cravings end.

Sheila E. is just a day removed from her surprise FireAid performance in L.A., and it’s still fresh in her mind -- as she dished to TMZ.

The singer dropped by "TMZ Live" Friday, sharing how the event was a crucial moment for the industry to unite -- especially for those who lost everything in the devastating wildfires.

Catch the clip 'cause Sheila dives into the concert's inclusivity, highlighting how it wasn't just for the stars -- it was also about giving back to regular folks who were hit hardest by the fires.

Kim Kardashian hooked up a ton of L.A. firefighters with amazing tickets to the best concert of the year, and almost all of them were formerly incarcerated.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Kim K dished out for 90 floor seats for firefighting personnel. We're told 70 individuals went to the Intuit Dome, enjoying acts like Billie Eilish, Jelly Roll and Olivia Rodrigo -- while 20 others went to the Kia Forum to see Green Day, No Doubt, Joni Mitchell and more.

Most of the firefighters in attendance came through the Ventura Training Center, a unique firefighting training and reentry program for previously incarcerated individuals.

Shemar Moore is setting some boundaries with his fans in the aftermath of his split from Jesiree Dizon.

The "S.W.A.T." star released a video statement on his Instagram page early Friday, after TMZ broke the story about the end of his 5-year relationship with the model ... who he welcomed daughter Frankie with in 2023.

In the upload, the "Criminal Minds" alum confirms the sad update about his relationship with Jesiree, but also makes it clear he doesn't want to hear any more chatter about his personal life ... encouraging his followers to "mind your business" moving forward.

Garcelle Beauvais is standing firm on her "lesbian" comment to Kyle Richards ... even after her costar claimed they've hashed things out.

We caught up with the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star outside LAX, where she confirmed whether she and Kyle had kissed and made up after her now-viral "lesbian" remark on their Bravo hit.

As Garcelle put it ... she was relieved to hear KR say they're "good" now following the reality TV drama ... and reiterated that she never intended to harm Kyle, rather she simply meant to be encouraging.

"The Voice" alum Ryan Whyte Maloney fatally shot himself in Las Vegas over a heated argument with his fiancée about her jacket, according to the police report.

Cops say the incident began in the early morning Tuesday when Maloney -- who was apparently drunk -- got into it with his fiancée in their car after leaving the New York-New York Hotel and Casino.

Per the report, the fiancée told police they were driving home when she peppered Ryan with questions about whether he had her jacket.

"Queer Eye" star Tan France is revealing why he made the U.S. his home, saying the way he was treated over his Pakistani roots always made him feel like a "second-class citizen" in the UK -- and not even fame could change that.

The TV star -- who now calls Salt Lake City, Utah home with his American husband, Rob France -- got real about wanting a happier life at Sundance Film Festival's Sunrise Collective panel ... saying he was tired of constantly hearing the slur "Paki," an offensive term aimed at people of Pakistani descent.

He admitted he thought his "Queer Eye" fame in the U.S. would change things for him back in England -- but nope, not the case. And he had one seriously awful story to prove it.

Soap star Esta TerBlanche's cause of death has been revealed 6 months after her passing ... TMZ has learned the actress died from an intracranial hemorrhage.

A spokesperson for the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner tells TMZ ... Esta's fatal brain bleed was caused due to a blunt force traumatic head injury ... which likely occurred from a ground-level fall.

Because of this finding, the Medical Examiner's office has ruled the late South African actress' death an accident.

Madison Bailey spends much of "Outer Banks" in jean shorts, crop tops and bikinis ... so, it might not surprise you to learn she brings a similar heat to her social media.

As Wednesday marks another trip around the sun for the Netflix actress -- she's officially 26 -- we're taking a closer look at her various hot shots ... and it's safe to say she has plenty to enjoy.

Madison has made it clear she's right at home in a variety of colorful 2-piece swimsuits ... though, it's her black monokini that's really captured our attention. Check it out ... the starlet displays her fit frame, lounging in a pale pink patio chair, leaving little to the imagination thanks to her skin-showing swimsuit.

Kim Kardashian went on a rampage on the set of her new TV series, "All's Fair," with the SKIMS mogul wildly swinging a baseball bat — and TMZ has obtained the dramatic video!

Check it out ... KK was shooting the violent scene in Los Angeles Monday for the upcoming Hulu legal drama in which she stars alongside Glenn Close, Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash and Teyana Taylor.

Sporting a yellow dress, black gloves and black shades, KK was filmed standing on the roof of a parked BMW and gripping the bat with both hands. She then goes to town on the luxury car, bashing the hell out of the windshield until it shatters.

Tom Welling, best known for playing Clark Kent on the Superman origin-story TV show "Smallville," has had a run-in with the law ... TMZ has learned the actor was recently arrested.

According to police records obtained by TMZ ... the 47-year-old was arrested in an Arby's parking lot in Yreka, California just after midnight on Sunday ... where the local police department picked him up for allegedly driving under the influence -- and his blood alcohol level was reportedly at or above 0.08%.

On Sunday he wished his wife, equestrian Jessica Rose Lee, a happy birthday on Instagram ... saying she makes their family's "dreams come true and inspires us even more."

"The View" cohost Sara Haines has spoken out in defense of Selena Gomez ... after the pop star sparked controversy for her tearful reaction to recent ICE raids.

The TV personality weighed in on Selena's now-viral video on "The View" Tuesday, where she instructed conservative pundits to hold back on criticizing the former Disney Channel star ... defending SG was merely showing some empathy.

As Sara put it ... Selena could be outraged over the increase in immigration arrests following Donald Trump's return to the White House, while simultaneously being against undocumented criminals putting roots down in the U.S.

Forget "That '70s Show" -- Laura Prepon had herself a karaoke show in Nashville over the weekend ... fearlessly hopping onstage and belting out Weezer's "Say It Ain't So," living it up amid her divorce from Ben Foster after 6 years of marriage

Check it out ... the actress grabbed the mic at The Lipstick Lounge and looked like she was having a blast as she worked the stage, encouraging the audience to sing along. She appeared to be in the company of some friends ... providing some moral support during this difficult time.

The couple broke up last year, with Laura currently living in Tennessee while Ben resides in Los Angeles.

The fashion elite flocked to the City of Love for Paris Fashion Week, with the biggest names showing up for the Chanel Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2025 show.

Kylie Jenner was Chanel-queen personified, flaunting her toned abs for a touch of sex appeal that perfectly matched the fashion house’s regal, timeless vibe.

The FROW was packed with stars -- Dua Lipa was rubbing shoulders with French beauties Lily-Rose Depp and Marion Cotillard.