Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas Crew Member Dies After Falling Overboard
A Royal Caribbean crew member has died after going overboard on Icon of the Seas Thursday night -- and heart-wrenching footage of the rescue is circulating online.
A rescue crew was able to retrieve the unidentified man from the water -- but he did not survive the fall.
Royal Caribbean confirmed the death in a statement to TMZ, saying ... "Our crew immediately initiated a search and rescue operation, but unfortunately the crew member passed away. We extend our condolences to the crew member’s family and loved ones. To respect their privacy, we have no additional details to share."

Smokey Robinson 5th Alleged Victim Goes To Police ... Claims Sexual Battery
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A fifth woman accusing Smokey Robinson of sexual battery has officially come forward and filed a police report … TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell us the woman spoke with a deputy last Wednesday at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department's Malibu/Lost Hills station, where she formally reported her allegations against the Motown singer.
We're told all five accusers have filed reports with LASD.
Hulk Hogan Memorabilia Value Surges After Death ... Worn, Signed nWo Boots Could Fetch $75,000
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The value of Hulk Hogan-related items is skyrocketing after the wrestling legend's tragic death ... with one piece of the Hulkster's history expected to go for nearly double the original price tag.
A pair of 1999 nWo boots worn and signed by Hogan were already slated to hit the auction block on August 24 (prior to Thursday's news) ... and initially, experts predicted they would find a new owner for around $40k.
We're told the wrestling legend wore the boots in five matches, including the SuperBrawl IX, where he defended his WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Ric Flair.
Guess Who This Lil' Singer Turned Into!
Before this cutie patootie with blonde pigtails turned into a multi-Grammy award winner, she was just holdin' on tight to her microphone, growing up on the farm in Oklahoma with her siblings and dreaming of being America's golden girl!
She first captivated America with her stellar singing skills and natural beauty back in 2005. It may be hard to crack a smile and a round of applause from Simon Cowell, but this talented star sure brought it out of him! She's got too many top songs to count!
Need one more clue? Sunday Night Football!
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Angela Simmons Lookin' Like A Total Babe In The Caribbean!
Vacays, vacays, and more vacays! One thing that's a must this Summer is vacations, and Angela Simmons has got that covered! This famous babe has taken a pit stop in the Caribbean and is flaunting her beach bod in a bright patterned bikini! Of course, she's in relaxation mode, but that doesn't mean she can't show off her flexibility too😜
And if you can't get enough of Angela, check out some of her sexiest snaps in her hot shots gallery!
Bill Clinton, Vera Wang Wrote Birthday Notes To Epstein?!?
Former president Bill Clinton and famous fashion designer Vera Wang are among the celebs who reportedly wrote personalized messages for Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday.
The Wall Street Journal dropped another bombshell Thursday with an article claiming Clinton and Wang were among those who contributed to Epstein's birthday album, which the outlet says was organized by Ghislaine Maxwell.
Clinton's alleged note is said to be in his handwriting and reads ... "It's reassuring isn't it, to have lasted as long, across all the years of learning and knowing, adventures and [illegible word], and also to have your childlike curiosity, the drive to make a difference and the solace of friends."
Kelly Osbourne Song Lyrics Sum Up My Dad's Death ... I'm Going Through Changes
Kelly Osbourne is speaking out for the first time publicly about her father Ozzy Osbourne's death ... and she's using some Black Sabbath lyrics to express herself.
Ozzy's daughter just posted on social media for the first time since he died Tuesday and she's quoting the Black Sabbath song "Changes."
Kelly's post reads ... "I feel unhappy I am so sad. I've lost the best friend I ever had." She includes a broken heart emoji.
Trump's FCC Colbert's Leaving, So ... Paramount and Skydance Can Merge
President Trump's FCC finally gave the green light for a merger between Skydance Media and Paramount Global ... and the timing is interesting.
FCC chair Brendan Carr announced the merger Thursday in a statement that also referenced DEI.

Paramount and Skydance, a Hollywood studio, have been trying to merge under one umbrella for a while now ... and there was a bunch of politics involved, including a narrative that Trump used his power to get CBS to cancel Stephen Colbert's late-night TV show.
Lou Diamond Phillips I'm Shocked My Friend Is Dead ... RIP Malcolm-Jamal Warner
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Lou Diamond Phillips is remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner as a dear friend ... telling us the late 'Cosby Show' star was a kind and sweet man.
We got Lou in New York City on Thursday and our photog asked him about Ozzy Osbourne's death ... and after praising the late Black Sabbath rocker for being on the cutting edge of media, he revealed his friendship with Malcolm-Jamal.
Lou says he and MJW used to hang out ... telling us the guy "just generated love" and characterizing his death as a big shock and a huge loss.
Travis Kelce Finally IG Offish With Taylor Swift ... Sweet Vacay Snaps!!!
Travis Kelce is finally giving his six-million-plus Instagram followers a glimpse into his relationship with Taylor Swift ... sharing for the first time a bunch of sweet photos of him and his boo.
The Chiefs' tight end dropped a carousel on the social media app on Thursday afternoon ... and Taylor was prominent in almost all of the new snaps.
In one, the couple appeared on a boat. In another, they were at a fancy restaurant. Others showed them loved up in the snow and on an ice rink.

Daniel Franzese Dishes on 'Mean Girls' Castmates ... And BTW Check Out My 120-Lb Weight Loss!!!
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Get in loser, we're going to the gym! TMZ caught up with Daniel Franzese as he headed in for a workout this week -- and he filled us in on his glow up and how often he keeps up with Lindsay Lohan and rest of the "Mean Girls" cast!
Daniel -- who plays Damian in the iconic 2004 movie -- told TMZ he shed 120 pounds after he experienced a health scare this year ... adding he tried Ozempic but it wasn't the best fit for him.
Enough of his body transformation -- he sang Lindsay's praises as he spoke about how "incredible" she looks after seeing her on screen for "Freakier Friday" at its premiere in Los Angeles Tuesday evening.
Coldplay Kiss-Cam Kristin Cabot Resigns From Astronomer in Wake of Controversy
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Kristin Cabot has resigned from her head of HR position at Astronomer in the wake of the Coldplay cheating scandal, TMZ has learned.
A rep for Astronomer tells TMZ, "Kristin Cabot is no longer with Astronomer -- she’s resigned."
Kristin’s resignation comes right after her lover Andy Byron quit as Astronomer’s CEO on Saturday -- both dropping like flies after they were caught getting way too cozy at a Coldplay concert, sparking an internal investigation into workplace conduct.
Surfing Star Billy Kemper Gashed By Board ... Hammy Owie!!!

If you've got a weak stomach, surfing star Billy Kemper's latest Instagram post ain't for you!
The WSL Big Wave World Champion just shared he recently suffered a gruesome injury to his leg ... and the video he threw up of the wound is tummy-turning.
Kemper said he sustained the ailment while he was surfing in Mexico, when the nose of his board impaled the back of his leg.
Food Network Star Anne Burrell Died by Suicide
"Food Network" celebrity chef Anne Burrell took her own life ... TMZ has confirmed.
The NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner says the official manner of death was suicide and the cause of death was "acute intoxication due to the combined effects of diphenhydramine, ethanol, cetirizine, and amphetamine."
As we reported, Anne was found unresponsive in her Brooklyn home last month after EMS personnel got a call for a woman in need of assistance. Paramedics could not revive Burrell and she was declared dead.
Charlamagne, Jess Hilarious Malcolm-Jamal Warner Made 'Breakfast Club' History ... Legacy Expanded Past 'Theo Huxtable'
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner's life left a profound impact on those around him -- something "The Breakfast Club" can attest to ... the late 'Cosby Show' actor was their current studio's first guest!!!
TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Charlamagne Tha God and Jess Hilarious in the wake of the sad aftermath ... MJW's body was returned to Los Angeles this week after he drowned while on a family vacation in Costa Rica.
Charlamagne and Jess agree "The Cosby Show" was an important part of African-Americans' upbringings ... but they echo the fact that "Theo Huxtable" was a fictional character and MJW had real-life messages about his actual family, brotherhood and positivity.