TMZ.com Home

Michelle Trachtenberg was one of those cases of "gone too soon" ... and we're marking what would have been her 40th birthday by sharing a gallery of photos from throughout her career.

The performer started off her professional journey when she was just a kid, and her star really shone during her multi-season run on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

In February, she was found dead in her New York City apartment, and several of her past costars paid tribute to the late actress.

A helicopter just crashed in Huntington Beach, CA ... and it's all on video.

Dramatic video shows the chopper hovering above the famous beach boardwalk in Orange County, spiraling and then falling from the sky and crashing near an overpass by Pacific Coast Highway.

In the footage, people scream and run for cover ... and then smoke and debris fill the air.

Diane Keaton's death shocked Hollywood on Saturday and now tributes are pouring in from a range of celebs.

Bette Midler is remembering Diane as "brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary ... hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star."

Writer/director Paul Feig says, "She was an amazingly kind and creative person who also just happened to be a Hollywood legend."

There's always reason to celebrate with Rhea Ripley, and this weekend's a big one for the two-time WWE Women's World Champion -- because she's turning 29 years old!

We thought we'd commemorate the professional wrestler's special day by putting together some of her hottest shots from over the years ... just make sure you've got something nice and cool nearby, because it's gonna get steamy in here!

The explosion at an ammunition plant in Tennessee left no survivors ... and Sheriff Chris Davis teared up when delivering the heartbreaking news.

In a press conference Saturday, authorities said they did not find any of the 18 people who went missing in the blast ... and were instead looking to identify their remains.

Sheriff Davis broke down a few times while talking to reporters, recalling how difficult it was to tell families their loved ones did not survive.

Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins, a convicted pedophile, was killed in a prison attack in the United Kingdom.

Multiple reports out of the UK on Saturday say Ian died after being attacked in jail by a knife-wielding inmate.

Ian was serving a 29-year prison sentence at HMP Wakefield after being convicted on child sex offenses ... including the attempted rape of a baby.

Kylie Jenner is feeling like royalty ... showing off her smoking hot body that's fit for a king -- a 'King Kylie' that is, in reference to her iconic 2010s fashion era.

Check out these photos of Kylie stepping out in Los Angeles, her toned abs are poking out from underneath her "KING" crop top ... and she's got the boobs out too.

Kylie's strutting around in some tight, black leather pants for good measure ... and she's back in L.A. after some recent globetrotting.

Damien Hurstel, the 19-year-old Staten Island man who allegedly beheaded his mom’s boyfriend, reportedly showed his little sister his handiwork ... then asked if she wanted their mom to live.

Hurstel's mother, Alicia Zayas, told the New York Post her daughter Bri asked her brother if he was going to hurt their mom too and he replied, "Do you want her to live?"

Zayas says her daughter said, "Yes, please" and her son replied, "Okay, she'll live."

Four people are dead, and at least 12 others are injured following a mass shooting early Saturday morning in Leland, Mississippi.

The small town's Mayor John Lee tells TMZ the incident occurred downtown around midnight while the town was hosting visitors for Leland High School’s homecoming weekend.

Law enforcement sources tell us no suspects are in custody or have been named despite early reports claiming otherwise.

Ashley Darby is seemingly poking fun at the news of Wendy Osefo's recent felony arrest ... as she didn’t hold back in a recent video.

The 'Real Housewives of Potomac' star appeared to throw major shade at her castmate during a performance at Mr. Henry’s in Washington, D.C., on Friday night -- following Osefo’s headline-making arrest for felony fraud charges.

The star quips “We’re making melodies, not felonies -- if you know what I mean,” on stage, according to the uploader ... drawing gasps and laughter from the audience.

Argentine singer and former model Fede Dorcaz was tragically shot and killed just days before he was set to appear on a Mexican dance competition show.

The 29-year-old was reportedly attacked during an attempted robbery Thursday night in Mexico City, shortly after leaving dance rehearsals to drive home.

According to the Mexico City Secretariat of Public Safety, Dorcaz was shot in the neck while trying to exit a road and died instantly at the scene.

Luigi Mangione is trying to poke more holes in his federal death penalty case ... filing a new motion attacking the charge that could end his life if he's convicted of it.

Mangione and his attorneys -- Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Jacob Kaplan, and Marc Agnifilo -- are asking the judge to toss count 3 of his 4-count federal indictment -- murder through use of a firearm -- which carries a maximum sentence of death or life in prison.

Federal prosecutors indicted Luigi in 2024, accusing him of fatally shooting UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson on the street in Midtown Manhattan. New York state prosecutors have also charged Luigi with murdering Thompson, as well as other serious offenses.

Former President Joe Biden is now entering a new phase of treatment for the aggressive form of prostate cancer he's battling.

A spokesperson for Biden told NBC News, “As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment."

The radiation treatment is expected to continue for 5 weeks, according to NBC, and the soon-to-be 83-year-old has already been taking a pill form of hormone medication.

Jennifer Lopez is dripping in red-hot chic while giving New York City a fiery fashion moment.

The superstar was spotted Friday filming scenes for "The Last Mrs. Parrish" in Midtown Manhattan, and let’s just say ... the streets never stood a chance.

Decked out in a striking crimson coat, stilettos, an oversized black hat & shades ... J Lo turned the sidewalk into a full-blown catwalk.

This one's for all the kings and queens out there -- it's National Chess Day, and we thought we'd mark the occasion by bringing you a gallery of celebs playing chess!

Chess is one of those games that's really great for any occasion ... like hanging out with Jake Paul or Kelly Bensimon!

It's also pretty great for when you're in the mood to spend a cozy day at home with good company -- like Amy Schumer!

Two young siblings were jumping on a trampoline while sucking on hard candy — and one nearly choked to death on the sour treat as the other saved his life!

The shocking incident was caught on video in the backyard of a Texas home, where the young boy and his older sister were playing a game that required both to pop candy into their mouths before each took turns hopping on the trampoline.

During one of his turns, the boy jumped around the trampoline before he fell down and got to his knees, grabbing his throat as he started choking.