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Elaine Merk Binder, who famously played one of the munchkins in "The Wizard of Oz," is dead.

Elaine died Sunday ... according to her daughter, Annette Phillips. The cause of death is unclear.

Most of the actors who played munchkins in the 1939 movie are dead ... Elaine had been one of the last few who were still alive.

Elaine tried out for "The Wizard of Oz" way back in 1938 ... and she was one of 8 munchkins who dance and sing in the movie.

"Love Island USA" stars Huda Mustafa and Louis Russell have made their relationship Instagram official.

The series of photos, posted by Huda, includes balloons displaying "be mine" and white roses flooding the floor, showing the moment Louis presumably asked Huda to be his girlfriend. The caption reading “off the market," confirming their blossoming romance.

Despite initial speculation, Huda had previously kept details of their relationship on the private side -- citing legal constraints from Netflix during the season 7 reunion.

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt are showing the world that baby bliss looks a whole lot like a cozy kiss on the sidelines ... packing on major PDA and turning an NFL stadium into a romantic date for two.

TMZ obtained video of the parents to be were at the Philadelphia Eagles game on Sunday and while the players were scoring touchdowns, Pete and Elsie were scoring smooches.

The couple shared an undeniably sweet kiss and intimate hug before Elsie took a moment to sit ... sipping some water while Pete rubbed her back, clearly tuned in to her comfort as the chaos of parenthood looms on the horizon.

Charlie Kirk's widow says she forgives his alleged killer Tyler Robinson.

Erika Kirk choked back tears Sunday as she memorialized her late husband at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona ... and she was super emotional as she told the packed house, "I forgive him."

Charlie's widow went on to explain "I forgive him because it is what Christ did." She added, "The answer to hate is not hate."

Jessica Alba and new boyfriend Danny Ramirez are getting handsy ... as in, they're holding hands on a romantic stroll through the streets.

Check out these photos of Jessica and the "Captain America" star ... they look super happy together, smiling and locking digits as they run errands.

Jessica and Danny are dressing super casual here ... she's in a white tee and jeans, sipping a green drink ... and Danny's repping his Miami Hurricanes.

Elon Musk and President Trump look like they are back on good terms ... because they're sitting shoulder to shoulder at the Charlie Kirk memorial service.

Elon and Trump were spotted Sunday in a luxury suite at the Kirk memorial at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

The Tesla honcho had a bitter falling out with POTUS a few months ago ... but now it looks like they've patched things up ... and cameras even caught them chatting and shaking hands.

Bill Murray's made it 75 times around the sun ... and we're looking back at some of his most iconic moments through the years!

The star's gotten used to being photographed at red carpets in his acting career -- it's really gotta feel like "Groundhog Day" at this point -- but all the glitz and glam is really just part of the job.

Plus, Bill's a man of the people, as he hasn't had too many problems with greeting fans on the street or keeping it low-key while hanging out with friends ... check out our video to see even more of the good times!

When Charlie Kirk crumpled to the ground from a gunshot wound, his team rushed to grab him and rush him to a hospital in an SUV ... and a mentor who was there is recalling that harrowing scene.

Christian radio host Frank Turek got emotional Sunday at the Kirk memorial, telling the crowd what it was like on the ride to the hospital.

Frank says Charlie was so tall, they had one door propped open as they raced to the hospital ... describing how Charlie's body was being held by his team in the back seat.

Lexi Wood is still brushing off the buzz on those Drake dating rumors ... continuing to double down on not exactly confirming anything, but definitely not denying that there ever was a connection either.

TMZ caught up with the Canadian model, and when asked point-blank about her relationship with the "Certified Lover Boy," Lexi plays coy and tells us he's a "lovely person" and she's "very lucky to know him."

This all started when Jesse Solomon -- Lexi's ex from hit reality show "Summer House" -- started the rumor back in April that Drake is allegedly one of Lexi’s exes ... though he did not clarify what “dating” meant for the pair specifically.

"Grandma Bev" the fan favorite matriarch from MTV's "Siesta Key" has died ... TMZ has learned.

Her grandson, Pauly Paul tells TMZ ... Beverly Breslyn, known to viewers as Grandma Bev, died Sunday morning in Sarasota, FL-- the town where the hit reality show was filmed. Pauly says she had been living with him for the past two years as she battled dementia.

Pauly, who was raised by Bev from the time he was a baby, says the loss is devastating and admits he’s broken. He tells us this is one of the worst days of his life. Still, he’s finding strength in honoring her legacy by changing his life and going back to church to find peace because that’s what she would want.

Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner are proud parents ... because they can't stop posting photos of their newborn baby girl.

Karlie just shared this super cute photo with her daughter, Rae Florence ... and the kid is just 3 days old.

In the photo, Rae's got her little hand wrapped around Karlie's finger ... she's got some cute newborn clothes, a beanie and a bow.

Fall's just around the corner, folks, and it's finally time to start breaking out the layers ... so we were thinking maybe getting some inspiration from our gallery of beanie-wearing babes would help out a bit!

Sure, beanies keep your head warm, but they can also be essential parts of an outfit -- Billie Eilish and Coi Leray really used them as fashion statements.

Then again, they could also just keep you really comfy ... we're thinking Corinna Kopf and Candice Swanepoel got the memo!

Thousands of people from across the country came together to honor the slain Charlie Kirk ... with President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance among the guest speakers remembering Charlie.

Turning Point USA -- the conservative nonprofit organization founded by Kirk in 2012 -- hosted a memorial service Sunday in Arizona ... more than a week after the commentator was shot to death in a shocking instance of political violence.

This event was separate from Kirk's funeral. Kirk's org spared no expense for the celebration of life, titled "Building A Legacy: Remembering Charlie Kirk" ... they tapped POTUS and the Veep as guests of honor, alongside Kirk's widow, Erika.

Lori Harvey and Damson Idris are looking more and more like a couple again ... because now we're seeing them pack on the PDA on their romantic getaway.

Check out these photos of Lori and Damson on the beach .... they're snuggling on a daybed and kissing!!!

Lori is right on top of Damson and she's looking him dead in the eyes ... and really, the look here says it all.

Cops have identified the suspect and victim in the deadly shooting that rocked a New Hampshire country club over the weekend.

Cops say 23-year-old Hunter Nadeau stormed into the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua late Saturday night and opened fire, killing 59-year-old Steven DeCesare and injuring two other people.

According to the New Hampshire Attorney General and Nashua Police Chief, Nadeau has been hit with a second-degree murder charge and is expected to face additional counts.

The memorial being held to honor Charlie Kirk is being treated like a Super Bowl level occasion and is categorized as a SEAR Level 1 event -- which means it's given the highest level of national security priority.

A DHS Senior Official tells TMZ, "The Department of Homeland Security has designated the upcoming funeral and memorial service as a Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level 1 event. This designation is reserved for events of the highest national significance and enables the federal government to provide the full range of law enforcement and security resources necessary to support local officials in ensuring a safe and successful event."

Thousands have gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona to honor the life and legacy of the founder of Turning Point USA.