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Mark Sanchez has barely uttered a peep since he was stabbed in Indianapolis, leaving him fighting for his life and facing serious criminal charges ... until Friday, when the retired QB wrote a heartfelt tribute to his family.

The former first-round draft pick turned NFL broadcaster took to Instagram, where he posted two photos of his wife, Perry, and their two adorable little twin daughters, alongside a message of gratitude for those who have had his back.

"This time of year always makes me look around and appreciate what matters, but this one hits different," 39-year-old Sanchez wrote. "I’m just grateful—to wake up, to be home, and to be able to wrap my arms around my wife and kids."

"Below Deck" star Fraser Olender says he was rushed to a hospital after suffering a heart attack ... and he's blaming it on his vape.

The reality TV personality says there was something in his vape that gave him vape poisoning ... he says it caused the arteries supplying blood to his heart to suddenly clamp down. He says he suffered spasms, which reduced blood flow to his heart, and he suffered a heart attack.

Fraser says medical specialists in London told him his vape was the culprit after spending a week in a hospital for severe chest pains and difficulty breathing.

Tara Reid was slugging wine at the hotel bar where she claims she was drugged ... and she looked pretty chummy with the man whom she pointed out in a police report.

TMZ obtained the surveillance video from the Chicago-area hotel where Tara claims someone slipped something in her drink that made her black out and wake up in a hospital bed ... and all you see in the video is Tara guzzling wine at the bar and talking to folks.

At first, she's sitting at the bar with a glass of wine, surrounded by four men. She's wearing a coat and beanie, and her purse is on the bar. It looks like two different bartenders bring over a glass of wine, and she slugs them both. Tara had said she only had one drink.

George Pickens just wrote another chapter in his "Book of Deleted Instagram Disses" -- this time, the Cowboys receiver ripped into ex-NFLer Richard Sherman for comments made on "Thursday Night Football."

Just a week after Pickens set his sights on Philadelphia and Eagles fans and said they're only good for sandwiches, the 24-year-old athlete shifted focus to the Prime Video analyst.

Sherman criticized Pickens for seeming "uninterested" and giving a "half-assed" performance in CeeDee Lamb's absence after the loss to the Detroit Lions ... something, he said, simply can't happen if No. 3 wants to be the best in the NFL.

DJ Quik's son, David Marvin Blake Jr., has been convicted of second-degree murder, stemming from a 2022 incident that left a man dead in a Los Angeles suburb.

According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, Blake Jr. was found guilty of one count of second-degree murder and one count of shooting from a motor vehicle.

Prosecutors say he is now facing up to 40 years in prison.

Taylor Swift can leave a "Blank Space" on a check all she wants, but she still wouldn't be able to buy her perfect wedding date from another couple at her fave venue ... so says the venue itself.

Here's the deal ... a recent report claimed the singer-songwriter wants to marry Travis Kelce on June 13, naturally, next year at Ocean House in Westerly, Rhode Island -- but that date was already held for another bride and groom.

According to the report, Taylor unzipped her wallet and dropped a bag to claw back her chosen date ... because money can't buy you love, but it might buy you a lovely, romantic venue.

President Trump finally got his hands on the peace prize he so desperately wanted ... no, it's not the Nobel variety, but something far better ... an award from soccer's governing body!!!

Trump was just awarded the brand spanking new FIFA Peace Prize ... getting the hardware Friday at the 2026 World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented his good buddy with the first-ever award, which consists of a trophy of golden hands holding a soccer ball, plus a medal and, wait for it, a certificate.

Simone Biles isn't being shy about her recent boob job ... going to social media to give her followers some before and after visuals!!

Biles shared the video to her 5.5 million followers on TikTok ... showing off her surgeon's work in several different outfits.

Her fans flooded the comments with praise ... with everyone loving the update for the seven-time Olympic gold medalist.

Chad Spodick -- a contestant on "Finding Prince Charming" who progressed pretty far during the show's one and only season -- has died.

A close friend to Chad tells TMZ ... the reality star died Wednesday. The cause of death was not shared.

Chad's family friend Kate Werbowski set up a GoFundMe to help out Chad's mother with funeral expenses and expenses related to his five pets ... and, on the page, she calls his death "sudden and heartbreaking" in the post.

Frank O. Gehry, the legendary architect behind countless iconic landmarks, has reportedly died.

According to the New York Times, Gehry passed away at his Santa Monica, California, home Friday after a brief respiratory illness.

As perhaps the most recognizable name in architecture since Frank Lloyd Wright, he was responsible for the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Fondation Louis Vuitton and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, among other notable structures.

Jelly Roll's 41st birthday had him on cloud nine, but the only high he got was from a solid run.

The rapper posted a video on Instagram Thursday, showing him mid-workout ... "I used to drink and do cocaine on my birthday. I used to do codeine and pills on my birthday. Now on my birthday, one of my best friends wakes me up and says, 'Let's go for a f**king run.'"

JR had already worked up a sweat as he jogged alongside his buddy, Cam Hanes.

Jeremy O. Harris, a Tony-nominated playwright and actor, is reportedly in custody in Japan on suspicion of attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into the country ... because customs officials at an airport say they found Ecstasy in his carry-on.

Jeremy was stopped at Naha Airport on Okinawa island after flying in from Taiwan on November 16 ... and he's been detained ever since ... according to Japanese authorities.

Customs officials say officers found 780 milligrams of MDMA in Jeremy's carry-on tote bag ... and he was arrested on suspicion of violating Japan's Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Act.

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Apple Music's Top Artist of 2025 was crowned to Drake, and Spotify placed the gold medal around Bad Bunny as the top artist globally! Last year, Taylor Swift dominated both of these lists ... but not this year!

Miley Cyrus is officially engaged! She said "yes" to her man, musician Maxx Morando. "Hannah Montana" fans, amongst all her other millions, are super stoked for this duo! Miley flashed the big ole' diamond during the world premiere of "Avatar: Fire and Ash" earlier this week.

12/5 10:52 AM PT -- Officials in Florida tell us they received a report of an unresponsive adult male on the beach at around 8 PM on December 1. When they arrived, they found Campbell next to a jet ski on the beach, later pronouncing him dead.

"At this time, there is no foul play suspected, and the death investigation is ongoing."

NBA champion Elden Campbell's cause of death has been revealed ... with officials telling TMZ Sports the former Laker died due to an accidental drowning.

The medical examiner in Florida says Campbell -- who was 57 years old -- was pronounced deceased at 8:03 PM on December 1.

The news of his tragic death was first announced by his former teammates and professional and college organizations.

Pyari Maryam -- an influencer with more than 150K followers on Instagram -- has died after giving birth ... according to a post from her husband.

Ahsan Al broke the sad news Thursday, posing a statement that, translated to English,  reportedly reads ... "Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return. Dear Maryam has passed away. Everyone is requested to pray that may Allah, the Lord of Honor, forgive her and elevate her ranks."

While he didn't reveal Pyari's cause of death, it appears linked to child birth, because he also revealed she successfully gave birth to twin boys shortly before she passed -- “Alhamudlillah, both little babies are completely safe. Please avoid spreading false rumors, and pray for our dear Maryam.”