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Shelley Duvall returned to acting for the last time after two decades away as her health rapidly declined ... 'cause she knew it would offer her unique solace, TMZ has learned.

As we reported, the trailer for the gory indie flick "The Forest Hills" dropped on Friday ... and fans were both psyched and bummed -- seeing the iconic actress in one last flick after her July death.

Her longtime partner Dan Gilroy tells TMZ ... she stepped in front of the camera again because she wanted to feel like an actress a final time -- knowing it would help lift her spirits amid her health battle.

Michaela Mabinty DePrince -- a ballerina who went from war-torn Sierra Leone to international dancing fame -- has died ... according to a statement posted to her Instagram.

A black and white pic of the star was posted to the account ... with a long caption focused on Michaela's "grace, purpose and strength" -- adding she poured her efforts into both her dancing and her humanitarian efforts.

Her team notes how she was only alive for a short time ... but, her legacy will continue to live on with all those who knew her. No cause of death was noted in the post.

Nikki Bella isn't just a former WWE Superstar ... she's a super-mom too -- spending some quality time with her four-year-old Matteo after filing for divorce.

The former wrestler stepped out in Napa Valley Friday ... taking her son to his dance class with a big smile on her face.

Check out the pics ... both Nikki and her son look ready to work out -- twinning in all-black, sporty outfits.

Jennifer Lopez was out and about once again -- seemingly happy and content amid her divorce from Ben Affleck -- but this time ... her insane abs stole the show!

J Lo was spotted Friday ... specifically, at an L.A. hair salon before she was heading to music producer Linda Perry's house for a visit.

With her hair in a messy bun and cool shades on ... J Lo rocked low waisted trousers with a cream crop top ... all of which accentuated her washboard abs!

Cher and her son Elijah Blue Allman are putting her request for a conservatorship behind them, according to several reports.

The lawyers representing both the singer-songwriter and her son appeared over Zoom Friday to announce the two sides had come to a mutually agreed upon deal.

According to Rolling Stone, Cher's lawyer Gabrielle Vidal told the judge the two sides met with mediators outside of court and have privately resolved the matter. Allman's lawyer, Steven K. Brumer, reportedly told the court the deal had "most definitely" been agreed upon.

7:26 AM PT -- Etty Lau Farrell, wife of Perry Ferrell, shared her account of what happened prior to the stage brawl and the aftermath ... and she also is shading Eric Avery big time.

Basically ... she claims tension and animosity between the members has been building for a while ... and it came to a boil on stage Friday night in spectacular, albeit sad, fashion.

In the aftermath of the fight ... Perry "was a crazed beast for the next half an hour - he finally did not calm down, but did break down and cried and cried." She also shaded Eric ... claiming he "took advantage of the situation and got in a few cheap shots on Perry."

Bill Maher did some speculating Friday night that sent Donald Trump's newest bestie into a rage ... the 'Real Time' host says he has a hunch Trump's banging her.

The 'Real Time' host said Donald Trump may be old, but he's a dog always in search of women, and Bill said there are breadcrumbs of evidence leading him to Laura Loomer -- as he says, she's 31 and Trump's "type."

Well, B.M. noted she's been like white on rice with Trump recently, which then raised a question for him ... "Who's Trump f***ing? Because I said, 'it's not nobody.' He's been a dog for too long. And it's not Melania. I think we may have our answer this week."

Heidi Klum has not only still got it, she's got receipts for all to see!

The 51-year-old hit up a shindig in WeHo Friday night to celebrate the Emmy nominations, and side boob was the order of the evening.

The 'AGT' star wowed with her disco ball, cheetah print dress.

The Colorado home where notorious murderer Chris Watts killed his wife before also taking the lives of his two young daughters is still on the market ... and the asking price has been cut a fourth time, TMZ has learned.

The 5-bedroom residence in Frederick, CO -- which was heavily featured in the 2020 Netflix doc "American Murder: The Family Next Door" -- has been on the market for 156 days, per Zillow.

Just this week ... the realtors slashed a fourth time ... for the actually very nice home ... to $699,000, per records.

"Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta" alum and Diddy-Dirty Money member Kalenna Harper says she never saw Diddy getting abusive with Cassie ... contrary to claims in a new lawsuit.

Here's the deal ... Kalenna's Diddy-Dirty Money bandmate Dawn Richard sued Diddy this week, claiming she and Kalenna witnessed Diddy throw Cassie against a wall, choke her, hurl a scalding pan of eggs at her and drag her up a flight of stairs at his L.A. home.

Kalenna is mentioned 33 times in Dawn's lawsuit -- filed Tuesday -- and now she's breaking her silence ... saying, "While I fully respect Dawn's right to recount her experiences, I want to emphasize that her account reflects her personal perspective and should not be interpreted as a universal truth applicable to everyone involved."

If Dr. Bennet Omalu -- the brain expert credited with the discovery of CTE -- was running either the NFL or the Miami Dolphins ... he tells TMZ Sports he'd force Tua Tagovailoa to retire following his latest head injury.

The inspiration for the famous Will Smith "Concussion" movie didn't mince words when talking about the matter on Friday ... saying straight up the consequences for allowing the 26-year-old back on the field after yet another concussion could be dire.

Specifically, Omalu says if Tagovailoa were to sustain another significant blow to the brain -- he could become "permanently incapacitated."

Crazy week! The debate, Taylor Swift's endorsement, Justin Timberlake copping a plea. So we gotta ask ...

Justin Timberlake is pleading guilty, John Legend is pleading for sympathy in his hometown, and Dwight Howard is getting talked out of wrestling ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles break down Justin's big day in court in Sag Harbor, New York.

SoCal may be fresh off a blistering heat wave, but celebs are always in dire need of coolin' off and dowsing themselves in some H2O! Hold on tight to your hose, because these stars are super-stoked and super thirsty!!!

Excessively hot stars like Maluma grabbed hold of his hose up in the Hollywood Hills, Charly Jordan hosed down and kept her gardens fresh and watered, and Toddy Smith, Scotty Sire, and Brett Robinson made it rain and rung out their drenched bods poolside in the valley.

Ice Spice is comin' in hot with two images that are bound to spice things up! All rules go out the window, so put your celeb knowledge to the test and see if you've truly got what it takes to find the minor changes ...

Earlier this week, the rapper hopped out of her SUV and arrived at Rockefeller Plaza donning an edgy look and of course her signature hair color. Yes, her outfit is on point, but can you secure the switch-ups and throw 'em in the bag?

Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella's divorce is already getting ugly ... because they are at odds over two major issues ... money and their son.

According to a report by Us Weekly, Artem responded Friday to Nikki's divorce filing ... and he's asking for joint legal and physical custody of their 4-year-old son, Matteo.

The "Dancing With The Stars" pro is also asking for spousal support from Nikki.