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Tom Stoppard -- an Oscar and Tony-winning writer -- has died ... according to his talent agency.

The star passed away peacefully at his home in Dorset, England while surrounded by family, United Agents shared on social media Saturday.

Tom's agency added that he will be remembered for his "wit, brilliance and humanity" as well as his love for the English language. United Agents did not reveal when he died or the cause of death.

Detroit Lions star and Pro Football Hall of Famer Lem Barney is "alive and well," his family tells TMZ.

Amid reports that the 80-year-old football icon has died, his son, Lem Barney III, has confirmed to TMZ he is alive, adding that he spoke to him today.

He says he is in the care of "around-the-clock" caretakers who have given him no reason to worry about his health -- and says he was even sent a picture of his father today.

Sarah Beckstrom -- the National Guard member who was killed in Wednesday's tragic shooting -- was honored with a candlelight vigil, which left attendees in tears.

Members of the community and friends of Beckstrom gathered Friday in West Virginia, where Beckstrom was from ... singing songs and saying prayers at the event.

Photos of Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe -- the other National Guard member injured in the shooting -- adorned the stage at the event.

Sabrina Carpenter's "Short N' Sweet" tour might not have been as sweet as fans thought ... she just revealed something about the tequila shot she'd throw back on stage -- she wouldn't know if it was alcohol or water until she was downing it!

Check out the singer's hilarious farewell post to her tour, which just wrapped up in Los Angeles after a successful 14-month run. In the clip, Sabrina says goodbye to various parts of her stage, including the fireplace she'd routinely down a shot at -- and she revealed she had no idea what was in the glass each night.

Hey, she's gotta keep it interesting for more than just her fans!

There's lots of celebs out there with giant friend groups, but some just like their own company ... can you guess who this solitary star is?

We found this actress walking through LAX and asked her about her appearance on "Celebrity IOU," where she renovated a friend's kitchen and dining room.

Shoppers in a California mall got more than they bargained for on Black Friday when a gunman opened fire, injuring 3 people -- including a teenager.

Dramatic footage of the shooting's aftermath surfaced online, showing people running for their lives from the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose. The shooting occurred one day after Thanksgiving, when the stores are packed with Black Friday bargain hunters.

San Jose PD said cops responded to the mall after receiving a call of shots fired late Friday afternoon. Terrifying dispatch audio describes multiple people calling 911, and you can hear a responder say there are reports of "a trail of blood" from Macys.

Melania Trump has gone Hollywood ... The First Lady said Friday she's launched her own production company, Muse Films, which will soon release her first movie project -- a documentary titled "Melania."

President Trump's better half made the stunning announcement on X, while also posting a short trailer that introduced the world to Muse Films. Interestingly, Muse was also her code name used by the Secret Service in her husband's first term as commander-in-chief.

Director Brett Ratner will helm the documentary, which will give audiences an exclusive look behind the scenes at Melania's life in the weeks before the 2025 presidential inauguration.

The investigation into Celeste Rivas' death is heating up, and Savannah Chrisley may be throwing her hat in the political ring. So we gotta ask ...

Even though the temps are dropping, Dax Shepard is comin' in hot n' heavy! Strap in and see if you can find the sneaky switches in the two photos!

Earlier this week in L.A., the Hollywood hunk was spotted showin' off his tatted muscles while getting ready for his appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" with his boo, Kristen Bell.

Hang in tight, now, because it's time to test your skills and find the changes!

Kim Kardashian just got one hell of a wake-up call -- her latest scan showed low brain activity, and the doc says it’s all likely triggered by the massive studying stress she’s been grinding through.

On Thursday’s episode of "The Kardashians," Kim sat down to look over her scans with Dr. Amen -- fresh off her brain aneurysm diagnosis -- and he pointed out the "holes" in her brain scan, saying they’re basically what chronic stress looks like.

Dr. Amen explained the low activity meant the front part of her brain wasn’t firing the way it should -- not exactly ideal considering Kim was deep in study mode and getting ready to take her boards at the time of filming.

Ace Frehley’s final resting spot has been revealed -- and TMZ’s got the first look at the rock legend’s gravestone marker inside a NYC cemetery.

As you can see, the polished stone crypt is etched with "PAUL 'ACE' FREHLEY, 1951–2025," sitting inside a Bronx cemetery -- with fresh flowers at the base and a single red rose tucked into the slate

A simple, striking tribute to the KISS legend -- and we’re told the engraving was just recently completed and put in place.

For Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun, there's no such thing as "too close" ... as evidenced by these new cozy pics of their Florida Keys fun.

They were each holding on to the other as they shared a Sea-Doo while zipping around the ocean near Syd's home down in the Keys. These shots were taken earlier this week as they were hanging out with friends.

And Scooter's not afraid to let his GF take the wheel either ... Sydney opened up the throttle while he had a tight grip around her waist. If this is what riding you-know-what looks like, sign us up!

Sean Combs' fellow inmates were expecting a bleak Thanksgiving, but that all changed with a well-organized and well-funded plan by SC himself.

Diddy, through his rep, tells TMZ ... he worked with an internal group called Bankroll Bosses. He and others bought food from the commissary, spent 2 days preparing it, and distributed it to every housing unit at Fort Dix.

Diddy told us, “Thanksgiving, to me, is about making sure other people eat. Everybody misses their family. People get depressed during the holidays. We just wanted to come together as a family and do our own thing.”

National Guard members bravely fired back during the Washington, D.C. attack in the moments before the suspect's capture ... newly released video shows.

The witness video, obtained by the Wall Street Journal, appears to show suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal with a revolver in his hand, and you can hear gunfire from a National Guard member as they return fire. You can also see a U.S. soldier on the ground.

As we've reported, Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and specialist Sarah Beckstrom were both shot during the Wednesday afternoon attack ... and 20-year-old Beckstrom died Thursday from her injuries. Sgt. Wolfe remains in critical condition.

These new images of the intense firefight -- just 3 blocks from the White House -- were captured by a witness as they were driving past the chaotic scene. The suspect was also shot and severely injured when he was taken down and captured shortly after this video was recorded.

Justin Bieber's having a scooter reunion -- of sorts, anyway -- in the middle of his holiday weekend.

No, he and his former manager, Scooter Braun, weren't kicking it in Palm Springs, but Justin was riding a fancy scooter around town on Thanksgiving Day. Justin was tooling around the desert on a white Vespa.

Justin, rocking some Uggs, made a run to one of his fave spots out there -- Vintage Coffee shop -- as he and the missus, Hailey Bieber, spent the holiday with their son, Jack.

Kandi Burruss wants everyone to know ... divorce does not always = war, at least when it comes to hers.

Kandi shared a photo of her fam for Thanksgiving, and noticeably absent was her estranged husband, Todd Tucker. So, on the surface you'd think there were hard feelings, but Kandi wrote in a comment, "Before anyone assumes anything Todd came earlier to eat with us but he wasn't there for the pic. He was not left out or anything like that."

A good time was apparently had by all, according to the former 'Real Housewife' ... the post was captioned, "Happy Thanksgiving. I truly enjoyed my day with my fam. I hope you enjoyed yours! Now I feel stuffed like a turkey & need to lay down. ❤️🦃"