An associate of "Tiger King" star Joe Exotic was attacked by a tiger during a show in Oklahoma earlier this year ... and now TMZ has learned the official cause of death.
According to the Tulsa Medical Examiner, Ryan Easley died from blunt force, sharp force, and crushing injuries ... due to tiger mauling.
As we reported ... Ryan was handling a tiger during a show at the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Hugo, OK, on September 20. We were told a tiger suddenly grabbed Ryan around his neck and shoulder area, and sank its teeth into him before violently shaking him.
Former "American Idol" star David Archuleta may be going back to the stars ... "Star Search," that is, because he tells TMZ he's super curious about the upcoming reboot.
Here's the deal ... the talent variety show "Star Search," which aired from the '80s through the early 2000s, is making a comeback on Netflix with a reboot that will be hosted by Anthony Anderson premiering early next year.
David told TMZ reporter Charlie Neff he's stoked to see how the show will be different -- and yet retain its original magic -- from when he competed on it at age 12 in 2003.
The "Crush" singer tells us ... appearing and winning the title of Junior Vocal Champion was an important milestone in his career and helped prepare him for when he took a run on "American Idol," where he nabbed 2nd place, losing to winner David Cookin 2008.
David -- who is gearing up for his "My Only Wish" Christmas tour -- is not only excited to see the reboot ... he also tells us he would love to participate as a judge, helping to shape the lives of up-and-coming musicians.
Sydney Sweeney is finally addressing the age-old question that’s been on everyone’s lips since she burst onto the scene ... and yep, it’s exactly what you think it’s about. 🍒
The actress sat down for Vanity Fair’s lie-detector test while promoting her new flick, "The Housemaid" -- and that’s when co-star Amanda Seyfried asked if her boobs are real and if she’d ever had any work done on 'em.
Scott Weiland's son is posting some worrying messages to Instagram ... claiming he'd rather be dead than live his life as his father did.
Noah Weiland posted to his Instagram story Thursday afternoon ... sharing a text post written on a blurry gray background which begins, "I'd rather be DEAD" -- a pretty drastic statement, though he tries to qualify it by explaining he'd rather be dead than live as his dad did.
He goes on, "Regardless of all this, it's been a long journey. Can't wait to see him again & thank you for all your support along the way. Won't ever forget this."
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This year, put something sparkly under the tree. You literally can't go wrong with a little bling, so we've rounded up some of our favorite picks that will outshine everything else. From dainty bracelets to statement-making necklaces, we've got you covered ... so skip the jewelry store and the crowds at the mall and head straight to Amazon!
Andy Dick has gotten lucky if he mainly uses crack cocaine to get high, our law enforcement sources say ... because fentanyl isn't generally mixed in with the drug.
Two current federal Drug Enforcement Administration officials tell TMZ ... mixing fentanyl with crack's a fool's errand. The substance burns off with heat -- so putting it in the drug wouldn't produce the desired effect.
The chemical structure of fentanyl breaks down once someone lights up the rocks ... and it loses its potency. We're told the drug will still have some effect, but it simply won't be as strong -- and it certainly won't have a lethal effect on a person.
TMZ Sports has obtained dispatch audio stemming from the alleged Sherrone Moore assault ... with a woman claiming he attacked her at her home on Wednesday after stalking her for months.
The audio states a call was made from a Michigan football employee's address in Ann Arbor, Michigan around 4 PM.
The employee -- who has worked for the Wolverines for years -- was the executive assistant to the head coach, the position Moore held until he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with a fellow staffer.
Daniel "Booby" Gibson was arrested during a routine traffic stop over an arrest warrant for failing to appear in court over a speeding ticket ... and he pleaded with cops to cut him some slack after all he's done for the community -- but the attempt resulted in an airball.
LeBron James' former teammate was pulled over by Beachwood Police in Ohio around 10:30 PM on Monday ... after cops noticed him driving a truck with its taillights off.
In bodycam footage of the stop, 39-year-old Gibson quickly identified himself ... but he didn't really need to, 'cause the officer knew exactly who he was.
"Selling Sunset" star Jason Oppenheim is serious when he says his new girlfriend could end his confirmed bachelor status ... at least according to costar Alanna Hall.
We caught up with Alanna while she was leaving the COSF Foundation holiday event at Balmain West Hollywood Wednesday night, where she gushed about how cute it is to watch Jason be smitten with his new love -- Oppenheim realtor Jessica Vargas.
ICYMI ... Jason was on Alex Hall's "Pretty Dirty" podcast earlier this month, revealing he's planning on marrying Jess. This was huge news because he's always been adamant about how much he was against marriage.
Justin Bieber can't forget where he came from. The singer revisited the bowling alley from his iconic "Baby" music video 15 years after the smash hit solidified him as a global star with huge staying power.
In a video posted to Instagram, Bieber belted out the lyrics to the 2010 hit in the abandoned space where he had an epic dance-off to impress his dream girl more than a decade ago.
Fans will remember, "Baby" came out roughly one year after JB's debut single, "One Time." The melodious track charted extremely well, but it wasn't until his album, "My World 2.0," that he became a truly global superstar.
Rapper HoodTrophy Bino apparently has no shortage of female attention after splitting from Chrisean Rock ... and is still getting his toes sucked like when he was with her!!!
The Los Angeles rapper posted proof his feet are still getting a tongue bath at one of his recent concerts.
Bino quipped that toes on fans' tongues are in high demand -- and he's here to feed his adoring public.
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Tyler Robinson -- the 22-year-old man who prosecutors say murdered Charlie Kirk -- made his first in-person court appearance Thursday.
Robinson's father, mother and brother were present as both sides were able to come to an agreement with regard to the degree of media access granted throughout the ongoing court proceedings.
Ethan Hawke is defending actor Paul Dano after Quentin Tarantinoabsolutely trashed PD's acting … finding the silver lining for his unjustly maligned pal!
Check it out ... on Thursday's episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," the "Blue Moon" star reacted to Quentin's out-of-nowhere sharp criticism of Dano -- telling host Joe Rogan Paul probably didn't realize just how many people love his work.
Ex-NBA player Jason Collins -- the league's first openly gay player -- just opened up on his serious health battle ... revealing he was diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma, "one of the deadliest forms" of brain cancer.
Collins, who announced he had a brain tumor earlier this year, detailed his journey in an interview with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne ... saying he first noticed symptoms back in August.
Lili Reinhart’s keeping it real ... revealing she was finally told she has endometriosis after undergoing surgery -- a hard-won answer that came only after years of doctors brushing her off.
In an IG post Thursday, the actress shared pics from the hospital after her laparoscopic surgery ... explaining she’d seen multiple urologists, gynecologists, and hit up three hospitals, yet not one doctor brought up endometriosis. Instead, she was told last year she had interstitial cystitis -- and there was no cure.
It wasn’t until she saw two different pelvic floor therapists that endometriosis was even floated as a possible cause of her pain -- which pushed her to demand an MRI -- finally leading to the real diagnosis.
