Brazil Bungee Jump Tragedy Woman Didn't Die on Impact

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The young woman who plummeted to her death during a bungee-jumping excursion in Brazil was still alive after hitting the ground 130-feet below ... at least according to an off-duty nursed who tried to save her.

Nurse Rayza Dias told local news ... Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas was alive for a short time when she landed after being thrown off an abandoned bridge without a bungee cord.

As TMZ reported ... video circulating online appears to show bungee jump operators escorting Freitas to the edge of the structure -- known locally as Skeleton Bridge -- before throwing her over the side.

Moments later, people at the scene reportedly realized something was terribly wrong ... as the 21-year-old plummeted roughly 130 feet without the rope being attached.

Dias says Maria was still conscious when she got to her ... and she talked to the young girl, trying to tell her she was going to be OK.

Natasha Lyonne Bizarre Behavior at Tribeca Film Festival ... Slurs Words On Video

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Natasha Lyonne was slurring her words as she led a Q&A session with filmmakers at the Tribeca Film Festival ... and it's all on video.

The actress took the stage Thursday to chat with "Jail Time Records" directors Dione Roach and Steve Happi about their documentary ... and you can see them struggling at points to understand what she's asking.

In one bizarre instance -- between difficult-to-understand questions about the filmmaking process -- Natasha looks out at the audience and goes ... "Hey, freakazoids. Go Knicks, alright?"

Brazil Bungee Jump Tragedy Viral Video Shows Successful Jump ... How It's Supposed To Look

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A horrifying bungee-jump tragedy in Brazil is drawing even more attention after footage surfaced showing what appears to be a successful jump from the same bridge just before a 21-year-old tourist plunged to her death.

Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas died after falling roughly 130 feet from the infamous "Skeleton Bridge" in São Paulo state during a rope-jumping excursion ... going over the side of the bridge without a cord attached.

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Now, another clip making the rounds online appears to show a different tourist completing a jump from the same location on a separate outing ... she's got her bungee cord attached ... highlighting the stark contrast between a routine thrill ride and the deadly mistake investigators say occurred moments later.

'Love Island USA' Exec Producer Partner Breaks Silence After Sudden Death

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"Love Island USA" production member James Barker died suddenly last week while the reality dating series was filming in Fiji ... leaving his partner completely devastated.

Adam Roth tells TMZ ... "James was the absolute light and love of my life. He brought joy and brilliance to everything he touched."

James' partner adds ... "His loss is unimaginable. While it was not enough, I am so thankful for the time we had and the memories we made together."

President Trump Ditches Hokit Chain After Obama Jab ... Reaction Caught On Vid

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President Donald Trump appeared uncomfortable after Josh Hokit's nasty remarks about Michelle Obama at UFC Freedom 250 ... to the point where he yanked the fighter's chain right off his own neck shortly after the controversial comment.

The new footage was unearthed by CNN on Monday ... showing POTUS reacting in real time to Hokit's now-viral moment after beating Derrick Lewis via 2nd-round TKO on the White House South Lawn.

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As part of his celebration, Hokit went over to Trump and put a chain on him ... which DJT initially embraced, shaking the fighter's hand and giving him a standing ovation.

'The View' Sunny Hostin Rips UFC Crowd's Reaction To Obama Jab!!!

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The ladies of "The View" aren't giving UFC fighter Josh Hokit a pass ... coming together to torch his controversial Michelle Obama remark ... and the reaction it got from the crowd.

Sunny Hostin led the discussion, arguing comments like Hokit's are rooted in ugly stereotypes historically used to paint Black women as masculine and unattractive.

She took issue with audience members laughing at Hokit's insult ... and with President Trump appearing to smirk.

Ana Navarro piled on too ... blasting the idea of hosting a UFC event at the White House as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations ... saying it hardly reflects the country's ideals.

'LOVE ISLAND USA' EXEC PRODUCER DIES IN FIJI DURING PRODUCTION

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A key member of the "Love Island USA" production team has died while the hit reality dating series was filming in Fiji ... TMZ has learned.

The network tells TMZ ... "ITV America and Peacock will honor in Tuesday’s episode of Love Island USA series Executive Producer James Barker, who passed away last week in Fiji after suffering an unexpected medical emergency."

They continued ... “James’ unimaginable loss has been deeply felt across not just the entire Love Island USA production, but throughout all of ITV and Peacock."

Conor McGregor Throws Hands For Tucker Carlson's Nicotine Brand ... Films Ad At Childhood Gym

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Conor McGregor went back to where it all started for his latest business venture ... filming a new commercial for Tucker Carlson's ALP nicotine pouch brand ... inside the Dublin boxing club that helped launch his combat sports career ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... ALP's production team traveled to Ireland in May to shoot a campaign with Conor shortly after the former UFC champ was announced as the brand's newest global partner.

We're told filming took place at Crumlin Boxing Club ... McGregor's childhood gym in Dublin ... where he spent roughly six hours in front of the cameras.

Jemele Hill on UFC Freedom 250 That Was A Trump Rally, Not a Party

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Jemele Hill says UFC Freedom 250 was far from a knockout event ... telling us it felt more like a Trump rally than a party for all Americans.

The sports journalist joined us on "TMZ Live" Monday and ripped this weekend's UFC event at the White House.

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While Jemele says there were good moments, overall it didn't feel like a "correct" representation of America, telling us ... "Everything about this felt gaudy. It felt narcissistic. It was like Temu Wrestlemania to me."

Jemele brought up Josh Hokit's "disgusting" and transphobic comment about Michelle Obama, noting he has a history of offensive remarks and was still selected to represent Americans through this platform.

Ashley Diaz de Villegas vs. Paige VanZant Who'd You Rather?! Crop Top Cuties Edition

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Is internet personality Ashley Diaz de Villegas out-cheering mixed martial artist Paige VanZant?!

Both stars rocked yellow crop tops and Y2K skirts, but who's grabbin' your attention and which gorgeous gal is grabbin' your vote?!

Cast your fave girl!

Hayden Christensen 'Star Wars' Fans Claim Darth Vader Conned Them!!!

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Hayden Christensen pissed off some 'Star Wars' fans this weekend when he made an early exit from a pricey fan convention panel in Texas ... so he could go to the NBA Finals.

Several folks who attended Space Con in San Antonio tell TMZ ... Hayden, who plays Anakin Skywalker in the 'Star Wars' franchise, let them down when he got up from a panel they paid to attend and announced he was going next door to Game 5 between the Knicks and Spurs.

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See for yourself ... footage circulating on social media shows Hayden telling the group he's jetting to get to the game ... and his announcement gets a mixture of moans and cheers.

Rosie O'Donnell Trump UFC Crowd Is Racist, Homophobic and Un-American!!!

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Rosie O'Donnell says UFC fighter Josh Hokit taking a shot at Michelle Obama embodies what Donald Trump supporters are all about.

We caught up with Rosie in NYC on Monday, and she blasted Hokit ... saying his comments reflect the kind of rhetoric she associates with Trump voters ... who she rips as racist, homophobic, and deeply un-American.

Rosie's vitriol wasn't just reserved for Hokit or MAGA ... she also went off on the Prez.

NFL Star Aldon Smith Feeding the Homeless ... Hours Before Sudden Death

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Aldon Smith spent the final hours of his life giving back ... delivering pizzas to homeless people in California.

Pastor Scott Wagers tells TMZ ... Bay Area business owner Amir Shirazi surprised him on Saturday when he showed up with the former NFL star and a bunch of pizzas to give out to unhoused people in San Jose.

Wagers works with an outreach organization, The Mercy Mobile of Silicon Valley, helping out the area's homeless population ... and he tells us Aldon wasn't acting strangely when he saw him.

The pastor tells TMZ ... "Aldon was a very gentle, friendly guy. Nothing seemed off other than maybe seeming a little tired."

Tiger Woods Prosecutors In DUI Case To Subpoena Medical Records

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Tiger Woods' medical records may soon be part of his DUI case ... prosecutors say they want any documents relating to treatment he received at the hospital after his rollover crash and arrest.

The State Attorney's office in Martin County, Florida, filed a notice of its intent to subpoena medical records from a local hospital in Stuart -- the Cleveland Clinic Martin South -- and they're after anything that has to do with drinking or drugs.

The subpoena, which will be issued on June 30, according to officials, seeks "any and all reports documenting statements of the patient regarding alcohol or chemical substances use" and "any and all drug screen results," in addition to the names of anyone who administered the tests.

Gabbie Gonzalez's Dad Francisco Watch His Arrest In Alleged Murder-For-Hire Plot

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Bodycam footage of influencer Gabbie Gonzalez's dad shows the moment he was arrested for allegedly conspiring to murder the father of her child ... singer Jack Avery.

TMZ obtained the video and it shows law enforcement arresting 59-year-old Francisco Javier Gonzalez at a residence in Florida on May 18 after authorities discovered he was wanted out of Los Angeles County on serious felony charges.

The bodycam video captures deputies approaching Francisco at a home shortly after noon ... with officers informing him they were acting on an active California arrest warrant alleging conspiracy to commit murder.

Jalen Brunson Appears To Toast To 'F*** Wemby' Jab At Knicks Party

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Jalen Brunson took an apparent shot at Victor Wembanyama during the Knicks' championship celebrations ... with the New York star raising a glass as the room chanted "F*** Wemby."

The clip is making rounds on social media on Monday ... showing the Finals MVP surrounded by a group of guys as they prepare for a champagne toast.

It's hard to tell who initiated the anti-Wemby jab -- it very well could have been Brunson himself. If it wasn't him, the All-Star guard didn't seem to mind at all ... as it came off like a friendly poke, not a full-on declaration of hatred for the 7'4" center.