Liam Payne Eyewitness to Fatal Fall Haunted by What He Saw, Heard

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Liam Payne's fatal fall was witnessed by a hotel guest who was at the CasaSur Palermo in Buenos Aires for his wedding, and he is haunted by what he saw.

Bret Watson was in a room on the first floor of the hotel with his wedding planner, and as they looked out the window they saw Liam in free fall. Bret appears in our new documentary, "TMZ Presents: Liam Payne: Who's to Blame?" airing on FOX tonight at 8 PM ET and streaming on Hulu beginning Tuesday.

Bret and the wedding planner ran to the balcony and looked down ... and immediately identified Liam, who he believes died instantly.

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Bret says the sound of Liam's body hitting the ground was even more haunting than the fall itself, and it's apparent from the interview he's still having pretty severe emotional difficulty.

Dr. Terry Dubrow Brandi Wants Her Face Back ... She May Need Surgery!!!

Brandi Glanville is turning to Dr. Terry Dubrow as she searches for a way to repair her face ... the two connected over the weekend and Terry's got a plan of attack.

The "Botched" star tells TMZ ... he spoke with Brandi over the phone and she told him it's been a long brutal process trying to get a diagnosis for what's going on with her face.

Terry says the former 'RHOBH' star told him doctors still haven't found the root issue ... and steroids, antibiotics and antiviral medication haven't helped.

Kim Kardashian Helps Free Woman From NJ Prison ... After 25 Years Behind Bars

Kim Kardashian was a central force in getting New Jersey woman Dawn Jackson released from prison after serving 25 years for fatally stabbing a man she claims was sexually abusing her.

Our sources tell us Kim played a big role in New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's decision to commute Jackson's sentence ... as she's been advocating for Dawn's release since 2018, when Jackson started sending Kim heartfelt letters about her case.

Jackson fatally stabbed her step-grandfather in 1999 and claims her public defender told her to plead guilty to her first-degree murder charge ... even though Jackson claimed she had been sexually abused since she was a child. Her sexual abuse testimony was never presented in court.

Michael Moore Anger At U.S. Healthcare System Is Justified!!!

Michael Moore says people's anger over America’s healthcare system and for-profit insurance is "1000% justified" following the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

In a Substack essay penned after he was name-dropped in the accused killer Luigi Mangione’s manifesto, Michael said while he doesn’t condone murder, the healthcare system has more "blood on their hands than a thousand 9/11 terrorists."

Michael didn’t stop there -- he made it clear the anger about the broken healthcare system was so justified that he was going to "pour gasoline on that anger."

Paris Hilton I'm Heading To The Capitol!!! Child Abuse Bill's Final Push

Paris Hilton’s not done yet -- after her bill cruised through the Senate last week, she’s already gearing up for the next step and heading back to Capitol Hill.

In an open letter posted Monday, Paris opened up about the power of speaking out about her own traumatic experiences at a youth treatment facility when she was younger, urging members of the U.S. House of Representatives to push through her "Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act” before the Christmas break.

Paris revealed she’d carried a "deep, unspoken pain" for most of her life ... explaining she previously thought staying silent about what happened to her would convince her it never happened. But, she discovered that silence doesn’t heal -- it only protects those who caused the harm.

Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner Arm In Arm At 'Complete Unknown' After-Party

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Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner were seen together at the after-party for Timothée's new Bob Dylan biopic in L.A. last week --- and TMZ has now obtained video of their lovely outing.

The couple attended the soiree at the Dolby Theatre on December 10 after the premiere of "A Complete Unknown," in which Chalamet plays Dylan, the legendary singer/songwriter. The film's official release date is December 18.

Check out footage, obtained by TMZ ... which shows Timothée arm in arm with Kylie interacting with others in the room. You can also see Kris Jenner -- Kylie's mom -- standing next to the two and mingling as well.

Wendy Williams Smiling In First Sighting ... Since 'Permanently Incapacitated' Claim

Wendy Williams made a rare public appearance ... seen out and about for the first time since her guardian's claim she's "permanently incapacitated" due to early-onset dementia.

The former TV queen was all smiles, chilling in the backseat of a black SUV while grabbing an order from Sho’nuff Oysters in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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The vid was shared on IG by blogger Antoine Edwards, who claimed Wendy was joined by her nephew, Travis Finnie.

Conor McGregor, Dee Devlin All Smiles on Date Night Weeks After Civil Case

Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin put on a united front during a night on the town ... with the UFC superstar's partner sharing snaps from a romantic date just a few weeks after the conclusion of his civil case.

The longtime couple looked inseparable in the pictures Devlin posted of the outing -- they were cozied up, holding hands and laughing at what appeared to be a dinner.

Devlin had an all-denim look for the night ... while McGregor elected for a matching green short-sleeve button-down and pants.

'Mystery Drones' U.S. Air Force Base Closes Airspace ... 'Use Extreme Caution'

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The recent rise of "mystery drones" seen in the sky over the Northeastern U.S. has escalated into a potential national security issue ... prompting a major U.S. Air Force base to close its airspace due to drone sightings in the area late Friday night into Saturday.

Airspace over Ohio's Wright-Patterson Air Force Base was off-limits for about four hours, according to an Air Force spokesperson, prompted by reported sightings. Authorities continue to monitor the situation.

In new audio obtained by TMZ ... the controller at the base is heard telling an airplane to divert its course -- "use extreme caution for heavy UAS movement on the base, security forces is handling the situation." The controller advises the base was keeping lights low so potential drones in the area would be visible. UAS refers to "unmanned aerial systems."

Hannah Kobayashi Returns To U.S. From Mexico ... Unaware Of Media Coverage While Away

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5:54 PM PT -- In a statement to PEOPLE through her aunt Larie Pidgeon, Hannah says ... "My focus now is on my healing, my peace and my creativity. I am deeply grateful to my family and everyone who has shown me kindness and compassion during this time."

She continues ... "I was unaware of everything that was happening in the media while I was away, and I am still processing it all. I kindly ask for respect for myself, my family, and my loved ones as I navigate through this challenging time. Thank you for your understanding."

3:22 PM PT -- The LAPD has released an update to the case ... "The Los Angeles Police Department received notification from Customs Border Protection that Hannah Kobayashi had presented herself on December 15, 2024, for entry into the US and appeared in good health.

"This case is now closed. Hannah Kobayashi has been removed from the Missing and Unidentified Persons System (MUPS)."

Hannah Kobayashi -- the Hawaii woman who temporarily went missing back in November -- is back on American soil ... after crossing the border into Mexico.

Our sources tell us Hannah crossed back into California from Mexico over the weekend, and she was questioned by U.S. officials to make sure everything was OK.

We're told Hannah appeared healthy and was not under any duress ... and she met her lawyer at the border and left with him after crossing into the United States.

Donald Trump Campaign Advisor Faints Onstage ... Crashes To The Floor

Scary moment at the New York Young Republican Club on Sunday night ... one of Donald Trump's campaign advisors passed out onstage while speaking to a packed crowd.

Alex Bruesewitz was standing at a lectern about to introduce Trump's incoming White House senior aide Dan Scavino when he started slurring his words.

Check out video posted to X ... Bruesewitz suddenly stops talking followed by an uncomfortable silence. Then he crumbles to one side, crashing to the floor with the lectern. Several people rush over to help Bruesewitz and bring him backstage.

Kim Zolciak & Kroy Biermann Cops Called to House Again ... Moving Truck Unable to Leave Property

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's house was visited by police once again ... this time over a simple parking dispute -- TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... a moving company came by Kim and Kroy's Georgia home Sunday morning to move some of the last items out.

However, we're told Kroy parked his car in front of the moving truck so it was unable to leave ... allegedly because he didn't want Kim leaving with items he didn't think she should have.

James Kennedy Keeps Quiet On DV Arrest ... Ignores Questions at Airport

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James Kennedy's not taking questions on his recent arrest ... keeping quiet on what exactly went down last week while out in public Sunday.

The reality TV star was leaving the Long Beach Airport after flying back from his Milwaukee gig last night when photogs caught up with him ... asking a series of questions

Watch the clip ... the interviewer asks how he's holding up, what exactly happened last Tuesday, etc. -- but, James ignores him, searching for his car instead.

Dodgers Fan Gruesome Injury Photos After World Series Firework Mishap

The L.A. Dodgers fan who had a horrific firework accident during the World Series has undergone several procedures to mend his hand ... but despite the unfortunate event, he tells TMZ Sports he's staying positive through it all.

We spoke with Kevin King fresh off his fourth surgery after the DTLA incident that cost him his pointer and middle finger on his left hand ... and he is thankful it wasn't worse.

"If you're only losing a couple of fingers, don't worry about it," he said. "Thankful it wasn't my face, eye or ears."

Guess Who This Cutie Pie Turned Into!

Before this adorable lil' girl from SoCal was a triple threat in Hollywood, she was just lookin' cute as pie with her pigtails, rockin' her dress with little duckies on it and hitting the big screen at just 10 years old ...

She's starred in several big movies: one with Anna Kendrick, another with Vince Vaughn ... And don't knock out her list of famous friends, like Taylor Swift (you may recall seeing this star in Swift's "Bad Blood" music video).

Need one more clue? Her ballin' boo recently put a ring on it!

Can you guess who she is?

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"Inspired by my own experience as a mom, I wanted to create pieces that felt classic, timeless and easy to reach for. I hope you love them all as much as Eloise and I do!" Sofia said of the collection on Instagram.

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