"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star Nicholas Brendon died from complications related to cardiovascular disease ... and his death has been ruled natural, TMZ has learned.
The actor was found deceased on a couch inside a Putnam County, Indiana residence on March 20, according to a report from the Putnam County Coroner obtained by TMZ. He died from atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, which is caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, per the American Heart Association. Specifically, he had a 90% blockage of the right coronary artery. Page Six was first to report on his cause of death.
He also had acute pneumonia and previously had a heart attack, which are listed as contributing factors in his death. His friend had been staying with him to take care of him as his health declined, and the friend told the coroner he had a heart attack "several years ago" but declined any further treatment at that time.
Jimmy Kimmel just can't bite his tongue when it comes to Donald Trump ... calling the world's most powerful man "Jabba The President" amid the 50th anniversary of "Star Wars."
The comedian once again came out swinging at Trump in his opening monologue on Monday's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" ... and this time he zeroed-in on The Donald's figure.
Jimmy kicked things off by talking about the recent "Star Wars" celebration in Hollywood, with the film turning 50 next May. Kimmel then quickly pivoted to Trump, comparing him to the film's famous blob character, Jabba the Hutt.
Britney Spears had her DUI charge dropped Monday morning after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors, where the charge was reduced to a "Wet Reckless."
There are conditions to the plea ... notably, she'll be placed on 12 months' probation, which could be a problem if she violates the law in the next year.
She also cannot possess drugs without a valid prescription. Again, this could be a problem. As we reported, Britney has gone to Mexico more than once to get Adderall.
She's also ordered to continue with mental health and substance abuse treatment, meeting with a psychologist once a week and a psychiatrist twice a month.
If Britney violates any conditions of during her probation, she could be sentenced to jail.
Her lawyer Michael Goldstein tells TMZ ... “Through her plea today, Britney has accepted responsibility for her conduct. She has taken significant steps to implement positive change which is clearly reflected in the Ventura County District Attorney’s decision to reduce the charge in this case and dismiss the DUI. Britney appreciates this discretion and is also grateful for the outpouring of support she has received.”
Prosecutors offered Britney a sweet plea deal, though she did not attend the hearing. The pop star's lawyer appeared on Britney's behalf at about 9 AM in a Ventura County courtroom.
Dave Chappelle gave fans a wild surprise Sunday night ... bringing Kanye West onstage during a packed comedy show.
A source at the show tells TMZ ... at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, Kanye did not perform, but he did make a quick appearance at the very end of the night.
We're told Dave had already done a full set, and was hosting -- phones were banned -- when he brought Ye out, telling the crowd ... "Kanye West has lost more money than I've ever made."
One of Gordon Ramsay's restaurants is getting dog-piled online after a pooch was filmed allegedly taking a dump on a wee-wee pad inside the pizza joint ... but an eyewitness says it's all just a bunch of bull crap!
Here's the poop scoop ... a customer hopped on TikTok to vent about what she says was a dog taking a "pee & 💩" on a wee-wee pad near the table she was sharing with her husband and newborn baby inside Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - Battersea restaurant in London, England.
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The woman says she complained about the dog to staff, but claims nobody did a damn thing. Another TikTok video shows the canine on the pad next to another table with people sitting around it.
A bread deliveryman driving a tractor-trailer collided with a commercial airliner and SURVIVED with only a few scratches and his load of bread undamaged, according to authorities.
And get this ... The almost impossible to imagine incident was captured on video, which shows the moment of impact as the driver is cruising along the New Jersey Turnpike in Newark Sunday afternoon.
As you can see, the driver starts looking around confused when he hears the plane about to make contact with his tractor-trailer from above. There's a loud sound from the plane's engines followed by one of the landing wheels crashing into the tractor's roof, causing serious damage.
Alex Ligertwood's daughter, Merci, tells TMZ ... "My dad loved many things. At the forefront were his family & friends, music, and Scotland. He continued doing shows up until the very end, just the way he wanted."
She adds ... "Though he is no longer with us, it’s a comfort to know his music and talent will live on. The outpouring of love is overwhelming and greatly appreciated by myself, my sister Kali, and brother Brandon. We miss you, Pops."
Alex Ligertwood -- who contributed lead vocals to iconic Latin rock band Santana over the years -- has died, TMZ has learned.
His daughter, Merci, announced the news Saturday, and the Brogan Agency confirmed the news Sunday, saying he "passed peacefully in his sleep with his doggy Bobo by his side" ... just 2 weeks after his final concert. He was living at his longtime home in Santa Monica when he died.
Brandon Paul, a guitarist who toured with Alex for the last several years as part of "Icons of Classic Rock," called Alex "a world-class professional" in a statement to TMZ. He went on ... "His voice was a force of nature -- soulful, from the heart, and legendary every single night. Beyond the music, he was an amazing human being and a dear friend."
Brandon added ... "Having a vocalist who worked with icons like Carlos Santana and Jeff Beck compliment my guitar playing is something I will carry with me forever." Clips of the pair sharing the stage together can be seen below.
Dwayne Johnson's day out supporting his pal Emily Blunt at the Hollywood Walk of Fame turned into a full-on walk of shame after he got pulled over right afterward.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... it was a traffic stop Thursday for tinted windows ... yeah, it’s the kind of moment most people would want to disappear from.
He stepped out in a crisp shirt and cream trousers, physique on full display ... casually turning a routine traffic stop into a red carpet moment.
Cool, calm, and fully compliant ... Dwayne handled it like a pro. No word on whether the officer clocked who he was dealing with but let's be real, when The Rock steps out of a car, you know it’s not your average stop.
Guess even The Rock can’t roll through without a little tint of trouble!
Britney Spearsis kicking her feet up after going to rehab ... and it looks like she's not taking any chances following her DUI charge.
The pop star was spotted Thursday being chauffeured around Westlake Village and Calabasas the day after checking out of her rehab stint.
Our sources tell us Britney checked out of rehab on Wednesday and was back home by Wednesday night ... the day before she was officially charged with DUI for her March arrest, when she was allegedly driving under the influence.
Pooh Shiesty’s dad, Lontrell Williams Sr., is fighting the prosecutors' attempt to throw him behind bars pending the outcome of his criminal case ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Lontrell -- who was arrested along with his rapper son over the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane -- said the feds’ case against him is weak and doesn't show he would be a danger to the community if released while his criminal case is pending.
As TMZ first reported, the DOJ arrested Lontrell Sr., Pooh, and seven others. The alleged incident with Gucci went down on January 10 at a Texas recording studio. Pooh was signed to Gucci’s label and allegedly wanted out of his contract.
Laura Dern is joining the cast of "The White Lotus" ... a major development that took very little time to happen after Helena Bonham Carter's abrupt departure last week.
A source with knowledge tells TMZ ... Dern is not playing the same character as Helena ... that role has been scrapped -- and a new one is being crafted amid production.
As we reported ... Helena left the show all of a sudden .... with filming starting about a week ago in France.
An actor who appeared in the Oscar-winning film "Dances With Wolves" has been sentenced to 37 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls over a period of 2 decades.
A Las Vegas jury found Nathan Chasing Horse guilty of 13 of 21 charges he faced in January following an 11-day trial on Friday. He was originally arrested for the crimes by a SWAT team in 2023 and was booked in the Clark County Jail for child abuse or neglect, sex assault, sex assault against a child and sex trafficking of an adult.
Chasing Horse was accused of using his influence in the Native American community to take advantage of his victims. He was convicted of 10 counts of sexual assault of a minor under 16, 1 count of open/gross lewdness, 1 count of sexual assault, and 1 count of possession of visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of a child, local outlet KTNV reported.
Kid Rock took a ride in a military helicopter Monday ... sitting in the gunner's seat as part of the celebration of America's 250th birthday.
The Apache chopper buzzed the D.C. area ... and cameras were rolling for Memorial Day, the big Independence Day birthday, and Kid Rock's Freedom 250 tour.
A Pentagon spokesperson tells TMZ DC ... "At each stop along his [upcoming] tour, Kid Rock has generously pledged 1,000 free tickets for members of the military and veterans."
Dylan Carter, a singer from South Carolina who once competed on "The Voice," is dead ... after a car accident in his home state.
Law enforcement tells us ... a person was killed Saturday night in a single-car accident around 11:42 PM on Lowcountry Highway and Smakes in Colleton County. The victim was not identified, but according to local reports, it was Dylan. The singer was set to perform in the Town of Moncks Corner on Monday ... but that has since been cancelled.
Dylan appeared on "The Voice" Season 24 in 2023 ... he was on the show for a couple of weeks after his blind audition made all four judges turn their chairs around in a show of support ... singing Whitney Houston's "I Look to You."
Looks like Klay Thompson won't be getting a taste of Megan Thee Stallion's "Sweetest Pie" anymore ... 'cause she just confirmed to TMZ she dumped him.
The singer tells TMZ via her rep ... "I’ve made the decision to end my relationship with Klay. Trust, fidelity and respect are non-negotiable for me in a relationship, and when those values are compromised, there’s no real path forward. I’m taking this time to prioritize myself and move ahead with peace and clarity.”
The confirmation comes after the singer hopped on Instagram Saturday to share a cryptic note to her Story in which she seemingly accused the NBA star of cheating. She wrote ... "Cheating, had me around your whole family playing house... got 'cold feet.'"
The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call of a reported 50 juveniles causing a disturbance at a Church of Scientology building in Hollywood recently ... amid a wave of social media videos showing people attempting to sprint as far as they can into the secretive organization's structures.
This particular breach went down last weekend at the Scientology Information Center on Hollywood Boulevard. LAPD tells TMZ ... by the time officers showed up, the juveniles had fled. Despite the call being for 50 individuals, we're told it was only actually seven.
The above video shows a similar infiltration going down at the same place -- youngsters storm into the building whooping and yelling, running through the halls without a plan. Folks online are dubbing these intrusions "speed runs."
