Val Kilmer's health had seriously deteriorated near the end of his life ... leaving him unable to get out of bed for years before his death, TMZ has learned.
Family sources tell TMZ ... Val had a lack of energy related to his cancer treatment -- and, as a result, he was bed-bound for a long time.
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While he was cancer-free, we're told his body simply couldn't keep fighting at the end ... and, his body eventually shut down.
Sydney Sweeney's ex-fiancé Jonathan Davino is no longer engaged to the actress and their wedding's been called off ... but at least he's got her dog to keep him company.
Jonathan was spotted Tuesday for the first time since the news broke that the couple's been separated since January ... and he was walking her dog around the Bel Air mansion where they were supposed to live happily ever after.
Sydney's ex was all business as he fulfilled his duties at Sydney's property, which is getting some new construction.
Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam aren't rushing to the altar -- the newly engaged couple just revealed they don't plan to get married until after the 2026 Winter Olympics ... as the speed skater's career on the ice remains the priority for now.
The lovebirds opened up on their marriage timeline in a sit-down with the entire Paul family on Logan's "Impaulsive" podcast this week ... when Jutta shared the deets in Dutch -- before Jake offered a translation.
"She basically just said that she wants to, like, plan the wedding after the Olympic Games so that she can focus on training and then that we'll do it, like, later probably in 2027," Jake said.
Johnny Tillotson -- a well-known pop singer with multiple top 10 hits over the years -- has died ... TMZ has confirmed.
The songwriter's wife, Nancy, announced the news on her Facebook page Wednesday morning ... revealing the veteran musician passed away yesterday. Nancy highlighted Tillotson's many achievements through the years, and thanked his fans for always supporting her husband.
We spoke with Nancy, who tells TMZ ... Johnny died due to complications from Parkinson's, at his home in L.A., surrounded by family.
Val Kilmer, star of "Top Gun," "The Doors" and several other classic films, died Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to his family.
Val's daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, told the New York Times -- which first reported the death -- her dad died of pneumonia. He had been diagnosed with a throat tumor back in 2014, and had to be rushed to UCLA Medical Center in 2015 to treat severe bleeding in his throat. The tumor was the result of oral cancer.
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Val famously played the lead role of rock star Jim Morrison in the film about The Doors, and also starred as Bruce Wayne in "Batman Forever."
Elon Musk's time at the White House is coming to an end ... at least that's what President Trump is reportedly telling those closest to him.
POTUS has told his inner circle and some members of his Cabinet that Elon will soon be stepping back from his role as a senior White House advisor ... according to a report Wednesday from Politico, citing three anonymous "Trump insiders."
Trump hinted at the change Monday, telling reporters in the Oval Office ... "I think he's been amazing but I also think he's got a big company to run and so at some point, he's going to be going back. He wants to. I'd keep him as long as I could keep him."
Harry Styles just time-traveled to the 1970s -- stepping out in London, looking effortlessly cool on a low-key stroll.
The former 1D heartthrob rocked some serious sideburns and a ’stache, casually flexing a blue tote from his own lifestyle brand, Pleasing, and sipping what looked like a matcha Wednesday.
Despite being an A-lister, Harry wasn’t exactly mobbed by fans -- guess he knows London’s got a way chiller vibe than flashy Hollywood.
Blake Lively's getting a lot of hate online from fans who think she's a hypocrite ... 'cause resurfaced behind-the-scenes commentary reveals she improvised a scene where she grabbed her costar's groin.
Here's the deal ... in the movie "A Simple Favor," actor Henry Golding plays Blake Lively's husband -- and, in one particularly intimate moment, Lively grabs Golding's crotch.
While the moment looks scripted, Lively revealed on the Blu-Ray commentary that she actually improvised the moment ... explaining she felt it was something the character would do.
We’re still a few months away from summer, but hey, staying in shape year-round is key -- just ask this hunk.
AS IF people walk around with abs this shredded all year long -- but let’s be real, if we looked like this, we’d be showing off too. Any guesses as to who it is?
Val Kilmer'sunexpected passing is sending shockwaves through Hollywood ... with tons of stars reacting to the loss after the actor died of pneumonia on Tuesday.
Francis Ford Coppola, who directed Kilmer in the 2011 horror-mystery film "Twixt," praised the actor in an Instagram tribute, calling VK a natural talent that "only grew greater throughout his life," alongside a photo of them on set.
Jim Carrey, Val's "Batman Forever" costar, tells TMZ, "I’m remembering Val Kilmer today with great admiration for him as a man and as a generational talent who left us an enviable legacy of indelible acting performances. His greatest artistic achievements were rivaled only by the grace and courage with which he endured his life’s most challenging moments. Wishing his family so much love."
An Illinois teacher accused of sexually assaulting one of her 15-year-old students was caught on video telling cops she was going to throw up while being arrested for the alleged crime.
Newly released police body cam footage shows Christina Formella weeping and hyper-ventilating in the backseat of a patrol car after she was cuffed by an officer in Downers Grove, Illinois, on March 16.
The officer secures Formella's seatbelt and asks her if she wants a tissue. Formella responds that she feels sick and the cop offers to get her a barf bag, calling in the request over the radio. Formella continues to cry in the back seat, turning hysterical right before our eyes.
Jeff Bezos sounds like he's throwing some Amazon money around ... because his company is reportedly trying to acquire TikTok.
Amazon submitted a bid to buy TikTok as the popular video app nears the Saturday deadline to separate from Chinese ownership or face a ban in the United States ... according to a report Wednesday in the New York Times.
The report says the Amazon bid came in at the last minute ... and the NYT also notes the Amazon offer is not being taken seriously.
Paul Rodriguez is going to war with the Burbank Police Department ... bracing for an ugly legal battle over his recent arrest for drug possession, TMZ has learned.
The legendary actor-comedian and Burbank law enforcement sources traded accusations in separate statements to TMZ, turning Paul's misdemeanor drug possession case into a wild drama.
On Friday night, Paul was arrested with a female friend after cops pulled them over -- she was driving, he was in the passenger seat -- and conducted a search, eventually finding drugs in the woman's purse. Paul told TMZ the cop slapped him -- and Paul's attorney, Bobby Samini, later said the officer's actions constituted a civil rights violation.
The criminal charges Leighton Vander Esch's father, Darwin, had been facing related to an alleged domestic violence incident have been dropped, TMZ Sports has learned.
Idaho County court records we obtained show everything was dismissed on March 27 ... after prosecutors said the alleged victim -- Leighton Vander Esch's mom, Sandy -- told them she no longer wanted to pursue the case.
"She stated that she is not in fear of the defendant," officials wrote in a motion to dismiss the matter, "and for the sake of family unity she informed your movant she wanted the charges dismissed."
Cher's paying tribute to the only man who dumped her ... sharing a loving message to Val Kilmer months after revealing the megastar broke her heart back in the day.
The singer-songwriter took to X early Wednesday morning to shout out the actor who she calls "Valus" in her post ... kicking it off by saying he will be greatly missed.
Cher specifically highlights Kilmer's humor ... while joking he's was also a "pain in the ass." She adds he was a great friend, good with kids -- and incredibly brave while battling cancer.
