Today's Gripping Stories TMZ, NYP 'The Low Down' ... Presley Gerber Dead, Patrick Clancy's New Wife Pregnant, Man vs. Robot

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Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died Sunday at just 27 years old ... he was at a rehab facility, and a fatal overdose is suspected.

Check out the new YouTube collab between TMZ and the New York Post, "The Low Down," where we bring you stories that are gripping, outrageous, and sometimes scandalous.

Meanwhile, Patrick Clancy is preparing for a new chapter ... his wife, Rachel Danis, is pregnant with their first child together, years after he lost the three children he shared with Lindsay Clancy.

Paramount California Showdown Ends With Deal

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Paramount was threatening to bolt California just days ago ... but now it sounds like it reached a settlement that could save its massive Warner Bros. Discovery takeover and keep the studio rooted in place.

Bloomberg reports Paramount Skydance struck a deal with California and the other states suing to block the $110 billion merger. The agreement is expected to be announced Monday.

TMZ broke the news last week ... Paramount had told California officials "we're done" and was prepared to leave the state before the two sides suddenly got back to negotiating.

Patrick Clancy Expecting First Child with Wife Rachel Danis

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Patrick Clancy is expecting his first child with new wife Rachel Danis, years after he lost his 3 children with first wife and their alleged killer, Lindsay Clancy.

Patrick and Rachel sat down for an interview with "60 Minutes" to discuss their reaction to Lindsay's murder trial gaining such wide public attention, and interviewer Ross Douthat hinted at the couple starting a family ... but he's now clarifying what he meant was Rachel is pregnant.

Douthat joined "CBS Mornings" Monday and told show host Nate Burleson plainly, "They are having a child" ... confirming the couple is soon to be parents.

Kristi Noem All Smiles Posing With Her Kill

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Kristi Noem is showing off the spoils of a recent hunting trip ... posing with a massive elk she says she took down with a bow.

The former Homeland Security Secretary posted several photos on social media showing her kneeling behind the animal, with her bow resting across the dead elk's body.

Noem says she "finally had a little time" to share pics from the archery hunt ... calling it "super fun" and thanking a bunch of guy friends for helping make it happen.

Presley Gerber Family Supported Recovery Journey In Final Months ... 'You Are A Warrior'

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Presley Gerber's penultimate Instagram post now reads like a gut punch ... with Cindy Crawford's son saying he hoped a frightening treatment experience would be the last one he'd ever need.

Presley's famous mom, dad, and sister were right there cheering him on in the comments.

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Cindy replied, "You are a warrior! Walked thru the fire to find yourself! So proud!" ... with Presley responding, "love you mama!!!"

Rep. Lauren Boebert Rips Media Over Staffer Sex Claims ... You Got Scammed!!!

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Rep. Lauren Boebert is unloading on the media over coverage of wild allegations she hooked up with three staffers and made a hush-money payment ... blasting journalists for falling for what she calls a bogus smear.

The Colorado congresswoman posted a video Sunday ripping reporters who covered the complaint ... saying some outlets rushed to publish the salacious claims without bothering to check whether the ethics complaint could actually move forward.

Boebert says the complaint was dressed up to look official enough to generate headlines ... but she says simple research would show no member of Congress signed off on the complaint, and the timing of the filing -- within 60 days of an election -- means the Ethics Committee can't even accept it.

'Godzilla vs. Kong' Kaylee Hottle Crash Driver's Tox Comes Back Clean

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There were no drugs or alcohol involved in the deadly car crash that killed "Godzilla vs. Kong" actress Kaylee Hottle ... at least as far as the driver is concerned.

The Frederick County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... the 19-year-old driver's drug test results came back clean, with no drugs or alcohol detected.

As TMZ previously reported, Kaylee was killed in July after the Honda Accord she was riding in veered off the road and crashed into a ditch in Maryland. Investigators said excessive speed was believed to be a factor.

TMZ Live Stream Come Into Our Office and Watch News Happen!!!

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We want you to be a part of TMZ, so every weekday, between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM PT, we take you inside our newsroom via live stream.

You never know what you're gonna get ... a big story that breaks, an argument erupts in the room, or someone's just joking around.

Your comments are a big part of the stream, and the staff spends a lot of time speaking directly to you. Every day is different!

We also use our live stream to produce our "TMZ Live" TV show.

Taylor Swift Points At Wedding Ring After Kelce TD ... 'That's My Husband!'

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Taylor Swift made sure everyone in the world knew who her husband is -- after Travis Kelce scored his first TD of the season during Sunday night's Kansas City Chiefs-Indianapolis Colts game.

In the first quarter, Taylor and her dad, Scott Swift, were watching the game from the Kelce suite at Arrowhead Stadium in KC when Travis -- the Chiefs' tight end -- caught a pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes and ran 13 yards into the end zone for the touchdown.

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Check out the video ... Taylor can hardly contain her excitement, jumping out of her seat, holding up her ring finger and pointing at her rock while apparently mouthing, "That's my husband."  NBC announcer Mike Tirico is just as enthusiastic, yelling, "And the woman with the ring. That's your guy!"

Influencer Versus Terminator Robot Kicks The Crap Out Of Human

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The debate over whether robots will eventually take over humanity was put to the test over the weekend ... with an influencer going toe-to-toe with a Terminator-like robot during a boxing match ... it's all on video, and it's not looking good for us.

Frankie LaPenna got his butt whooped in the ring by the remote-controlled humanoid robot ... as shocked fans looked on from inside the San Francisco fight venue in what's being billed as the first human versus robot fight.

Right before the fight started, a guy standing behind Frankie in the ring said, "I'm scared for you," while sizing up Frankie's 6-foot robotic opponent with glowing red eyes.

Ya gotta see the fight footage ... it's entertaining and frightening at the same time.

Brandi Glanville My Health Battle Has Wiped Out My Social Life!!!

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Brandi Glanville says her ongoing health battle has left her pretty much living like a recluse ... telling TMZ she barely sees anyone besides her kids.

The 'RHOBH' alum sat down with Towanda and said she isolated herself over the past few years, even from friends who were trying to check in on her.

Brandi says she'd stop answering calls and texts because she never had any new answers about what was going on with her health ... and says some friends thought she was just depressed because they didn't believe something physical was wrong.

Young William Jones In 'The Age of Adaline' 'Memba Him?!

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Dutch-Australian actor Anthony Ingruber was 24 years old when he played the young version of William Jones in the 2015 romance/fantasy film "The Age of Adaline."

Anthony shared the big screen with Hollywood icons Blake Lively, Harrison Ford -- who played the grown-up version of William Jones -- and Michiel Huisman.

Guess what he looks like now at 36 years old!

Patrick Clancy Reveals Moment He Held Son In Arms As He Died

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Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband Patrick Clancy sat down for an emotional interview on "60 Minutes" ... and he opened up about the heartbreaking moment he held dying son Callan in his arms as he passed.

In Sunday's wide-ranging interview ... Patrick said during his son's final moments in the hospital, he told him he was sorry.

Patrick told CBS' Ross Douthat ... "I said 'I'm so sorry,' and I got to hold him, I got to lay down next to him. And he died in my arms."

Carrot Top Health Update Comedian Is Now Awake, Breathing On His Own

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Carrot Top is awake and breathing on his own as he remains hospitalized following his suicide attempt ... TMZ has learned.

A rep for Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, exclusively tells TMZ ... "Scott remains hospitalized and under close medical care. He is now awake, breathing on his own and continuing to improve, surrounded by his family and those closest to him."

The rep adds that in addition to joking around with the "medical staff caring for him," Carrot Top has also taken the time to read the "many messages from fans" that have been shared with him.

New Found Glory Guitarist Chad Gilbert Dead at 45

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The lead guitarist and founding member of New Found Glory, Chad Gilbert, has died ... his band announced.

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The band shared the sad news with their fans on Instagram Sunday ... and said they were "devastated and shocked" by his passing.

They wrote ... "On the morning of September 20th, Chad Everett Gilbert passed away peacefully in his sleep. He left this world surrounded by friends and family and took his final breaths with his wife and mother by his side, just as he wished."

Paramount's Anti-Trust Suit Negotiators Are Still Divided on Settlement Terms

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The talks surrounding Paramount's anti-trust case are splitting state officials at the bargaining table into two factions -- deal and no deal.

The studio is trying to settle the case brought against the entertainment giant by 12 states as it tries to push forward its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Now, a new report claims there's no consensus among the states involved.

Despite many in the entertainment industry -- including Mark Ruffalo -- urging California AG Rob Bonta not to reach a settlement over the merger, Bonta is apparently trying to push the deal through ... this according to CNN.