Model Lucy Markovic Dead at 27 ... Following Rare Brain Condition

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Lucy Markovic, who rose to stardom on "Australia's Next Top Model," has died after battling a rare brain condition.

An announcement was made on Lucy's Instagram story, seemingly posted by a family member, confirming the model had passed away. The message reads, "She was at peace. Me, her mother and my mother were present with her. We ask you please give us space in these hard times."

Markovic's agency, Elite Model Management, also released a statement on her passing, saying she fought a "brave battle with brain AVM." Brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is defined as a tangle of blood vessels that creates irregular connections between arteries and veins in the brain.

Eric Dane Diagnosed With ALS

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Eric Dane is sharing a scary diagnosis ... revealing he has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ... also known as ALS.

The "Euphoria" and "Grey's Anatomy" star told PEOPLE about his diagnosis with ALS, telling the outlet ... "I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter."

Eric says he's still going to continue working in Hollywood despite the diagnosis ... and he says he's going to be back on set next week filming the upcoming season of "Euphoria." Production on the HBO series is scheduled to begin Monday.

Khloé Kardashian I Wanna Bang Kim's Hairstylist ... So What He's Gay!!!

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Khloé Kardashian says she would "f*** the s*** out of" Kim Kardashian's hairstylist Chris Appleton ... but there's one big problem for Khloé ... Chris is gay.

The Good American founder fessed up to having the hots for Chris on the season 6 finale of Hulu's "The Kardashians" ... saying she would rock his world in the bedroom.

Chris has been Kim's hairdresser for years and he appeared in the episode after getting an invite to Kim's 44th birthday party. Chris and Khloé end up hanging out, with Khloé joking she wants to move into Kim's Malibu estate with Chris.

UConn's Azzi Fudd Kobe, Gigi Bryant Were 'Watching Down On Us' ... During Title Game

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UConn star Azzi Fudd says she believes her Huskies got an assist from the Mamba and the Mambacita during their title tilt last weekend ... telling TMZ Sports she felt Kobe and Gianna Bryant "watching down on us" during the big game.

Some five years after the NBA legend and his daughter -- who was a massive UConn fan -- passed away in a tragic helicopter accident ... Fudd says she felt their presence as she and her teammates were taking down South Carolina in the national championship in San Antonio.

She told us it all became crystal clear to her when someone pointed out a few Bryant-related numbers in the matchup's box score.

'The Last Of Us' Merch And Apparel You Can't Live Without!

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Season 2 of the wildly acclaimed television show "The Last of Us" is set to return this weekend on HBO and Max ... and if you're anything like us, you'll be sitting on the edge of your seat on Sunday night.

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Weezer Bassist's Wife I Shot An Episode of 'Ghost Adventures' ... About a Serial Killer

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Weezer bass player Scott Shriner's wife is getting lots of attention for being shot by LAPD officers and getting booked for attempted murder ... but before she got famous for being shot by cops, she shot an episode for Zak Bagans' TV show.

Production sources tell TMZ ... Jillian Lauren Shriner filmed an episode of "Ghost Adventures" back in November at Zak's Haunted Museum in Las Vegas.

We're told the episode was all about serial killer Samuel Little ... Jillian's an expert on the guy because she once wrote a book about him.

Alessandra Ambrosio Hot Shots To Kick Off Her 44th Birthday!

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Alessandra Ambrosio has always been that girl -- smoking hot at every age -- and at 44, she’s proving she’s not just keeping up, she’s still setting the bar on fire.

We all know the birthday girl slays the catwalk, but it’s like she has zero days off -- her IG bikini pics are basically rivaling high-fashion campaigns.

Alessandra’s got years of practice under her belt, and she knows her angles -- plus, she’s a pro at catching that sunlight just right to make that bronze glow pop.

Guess Who This Kid Destined For Coachella Turned Into!

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Before this boy with big blue eyes was gearing up for his Coachella music festival debut, he was just twisting, flipping and diving into the pool ... and acting silly with his mouth filled with candy corn!

Back when he was in high school, he played the piano and sang for his school's "Battle of the Bands." And, although he made it onto "American Idol," he walked away to focus on his career.

As an adult, you've seen him flip and you've seen him strip!

"I want you, I need you, oh God!"

Can you guess who he is?

Val Kilmer Official Cause of Death Released

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Val Kilmer's cause of death has been revealed ... the legendary actor died from pneumonia, TMZ has learned.

TMZ has obtained the death certificate released by the Los Angeles County Department of Health. Kilmer's immediate cause of death has been confirmed as pneumonia. Underlying causes listed on the death certificate are acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, chronic respiratory failure, and squamous cell carcinoma of the base of the tongue.

Other contributing factors include malnutrition, and a tracheocutaneous fistula. We've also learned he was cremated on April 7.

Summer Walker Hot Shots Happy 29th Bday!!!

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Summer Walker’s officially in the home stretch of her 20s -- and if these sizzling pics are any clue, she’s got plenty more heat coming our way this summer.

The birthday girl’s pics are next-level -- she’s flaunting those curves in barely-there fits, and the camera is obsessed. But she's straight-up photogenic fire, so can you blame the lens?

Summer’s not just serving body -- she’s serving style, too. That’s double the reason to celebrate her birthday in a big way!

New York City Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River ... All 6 People On Board Killed

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A helicopter plummeted from the skies above New York City on Thursday, crashing into the Hudson River -- and the terrifying incident was caught on video.

Multiple people have been killed, according to various local reports. Several shocked eyewitnesses recorded the chopper on video -- a portion of it can be seen at the surface of the water .... while the rest appeared to be submerged.

According to police, the helicopter came down near Pier 40 at Hudson River Park, but closer to the New Jersey side of the river, shortly after 3 PM local time.

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Barbara Corcoran Trump Tariffs Bad For New Housing ... Construction Will Suffer!!!

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Barbara Corcoran says President Trump's new tariffs spell bad news for folks hoping to buy a new home for an affordable price ... especially those who are less advantaged.

We got the "Shark Tank" star in New York City and our photog asked her about the impact of the Trump tariffs on the real estate market, where Barbara's a bit of an expert.

Barbara says the tariffs are jacking up prices on building materials like lumber and steel ... and that means prices for homes are going up too.

Alicia Keys I've Said It Before & I'll Say It Again ... I've NEVER Beefed With My Hubby!!!

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Alicia Keys is still coming in strong with the love -- even while clapping back at the folks doubting her recent claim she's never argued with her hubby Swizz Beatz.

We caught up with Alicia outside NYC's Empire State Building, and she's making it clear she has no idea why there's so much hate over her having zero domestic disputes in 15 years of marriage.

You've gotta catch the clip -- 'cause Alicia lets us know just how tight she and Swizz are, so their no domestic dispute deal's clearly working a treat for them.

NFL Prospect Isaiah Bond Turns Himself In To Police Over Sexual Assault Warrant

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Former Texas Longhorns star Isaiah Bond -- one of the top receiver prospects in the upcoming NFL draft -- turned himself in to police on Thursday over a warrant for sexual assault, TMZ Sports has confirmed.

A spokesperson for the Frisco Police Department told us the 21-year-old surrendered in the morning and was released a short time later after posting bond.

Further details surrounding the case were not made immediately available -- though Bond said in a statement Thursday afternoon the allegations against him are "patently false."

Rep. Darrell Issa Trump Weaponizing DOJ Is Fine By Me ... Biden Did It Before!!!

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Rep. Darrell Issa is defending President Trump using the Justice Department to investigate his political foes ... and he says Trump's no worse than Joe Biden.

The Congressman from California joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday and we asked him about Trump directing the DOJ to look into a couple officials from his first term who ultimately became Trump critics.

Rep. Issa says Trump weaponizing the DOJ to go after political enemies isn't all that different from what Biden did with the DOJ in investigating Trump when Biden was in the White House.

Tyreek Hill's Wife's Mom 'Scared' 911 Call

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Tyreek Hill's wife's mom dialed 911 on Monday to report the domestic dispute involving the NFL superstar and her daughter ... and in audio of the call, she can be heard telling dispatch she's "so scared."

Alesia Vaccaro placed the call at around 2 PM, according to a Sunny Isles Police Department incident report ... after Hill had gotten irritated with his partner, Keeta, inside their 35th-floor residence over a comment she had made about his parenting ability.

In the call -- which was first obtained by Andy Slater -- Alesia can be heard seemingly arguing with Hill and Keeta ... before turning her attention toward the dispatcher and saying, "they're blaming me for calling the police."