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Don't worry, Clavicular fans ... the gator police haven't caught the streamer in their nets yet -- he brought his stream to an abrupt end for his health.

Here's the deal ... Clav's Tuesday evening stream ended suddenly -- and, social media users immediately wondered if the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission had taken him down to the Big Swamp to face charges for shooting a dead gator.

However, a rep for Clavicular tells TMZ ... rumors the star turned off his live stream because of any investigation are "100% false." The stream ended because the star wasn't feeling well ... full stop.

Jaden Ivey isn't going into hiding after getting cut from the Chicago Bulls -- he spoke at length on several topics Tuesday night ... claiming he never engaged in conduct "detrimental" to the team, while also opening up on his past struggles with mental health.

Ivey -- who sparked controversy for his social media videos opposing NBA Pride Night events this week -- joined the "PinPoint Podcast" just over 24 hours after he lost his job.

Ivey stated his beliefs are rooted in his religion ... and God has helped him through some of his biggest challenges ... like when he contemplated taking his own life.

"I've almost committed suicide multiple times, and I’m not ashamed to say it," Ivey said. "I’m not ashamed because God was merciful to keep me here."

Johnny Depp was seen getting close to a blonde on in Los Angeles Tuesday ... and we got it on video.

Watch the clip ... the two get super close, tucked away in a corner with just the two of them, and clearly sparks were flying.

A source at the party told TMZ that Johnny met with a lot of fans, and it was a quick interaction with the woman.

Newly released photos of Anne Burrell's death scene show dozens of pills and medicine bottles scattered across the bathroom floor, according to a new report.

The New York City Department released the photos to People, and according to the outlet, the images depict dozens of pills in a dish near the toilet bowl, as well as bottles of Advil, Zyrtec, Motrin, and a ValuMeds allergy-relief antihistamine lying sideways on the bathroom floor." There are also reportedly cigarette butts and a lighter on the floor.

In addition to the photos, People obtained videos of the late Food Network star walking with her husband, Stuart Claxton, through their Brooklyn apartment complex’s exterior gate and to the elevator hours before she took her own life.

Brandy says she got to tell Whitney Houston how much the singer meant to her right before she died ... and she felt the star was changing for the better.

The Grammy winner stopped by "Good Morning America" to discuss her new memoir "Phases" ... and she pulled back the curtain on her final conversation with the music legend -- during which she told Houston just how much the star impacted her.

She says she told Houston she inspired her and loved her ... and despite not knowing Houston would soon pass away, she calls it an "emotional" conversation nonetheless.

Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to a NYC hospital Tuesday night ... after falling "very ill" during her Broadway show, "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."

A rep for the singer and actress tells TMZ ... “During Tuesday night’s production, Megan started feeling very ill and was promptly transported to a local hospital, where her symptoms are currently being evaluated. We will share additional updates as more information becomes available.”

No additional info was offered ... but hairstylist Kellon Deryck asked people for prayers on X.

The superstar made her Broadway debut in the show last week ... in the role of The Zidler at New York’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

Jon Hamm is all-in for team Ciara Miller amid the "Summer House" scandal that rocked the world yesterday ... after stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson confirmed their hidden relationship.

The actor hopped on 'Watch What Happens Live' Tuesday night to promote the new season of his Apple TV show "Your Friends & Neighbors" ... when host Andy Cohen asked about Hamm's recent interaction with Ciara during the show's premiere the night before.

Hamm responded with "I had no idea, it wasn't me" and jokingly added "it's going to get a lot better, I'm here" -- before getting real and saying "Team Ciara for sure" ... mentioning how great of a girl Ciara seemed and that she will most certainly end up on her feet.

Kid Rock's viral helicopter moment is officially a non-issue ... the Army pilots who buzzed by his Nashville home are back in the air.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday there will be no investigation and no punishment, revealing the previously grounded pilots have had their suspension lifted.

Hegseth made the call public on X, writing ... "Thank you @KidRock. @USArmy pilots suspension LIFTED. No punishment. No investigation. Carry on, patriots."

Kim Kardashian and her mom, Kris Jenner, were shut down in their fight to keep information about their secret 2023 settlement with Ray J from the public, TMZ has learned. 

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge denied Kim and Kris’ request to seal certain documents, including the 2023 deal. 

The judge ruled Kris and Kim failed to present enough evidence that the deal being made public would cause them harm. 

Elizabeth Taylor's estate is applauding Taylor Swift for giving the late Hollywood legend a big-time shoutout in a new music video.

Taylor dropped the music vid for her hit single "Elizabeth Taylor" this week, and it's chock full of Elizabeth's most iconic scenes and dazzling diamonds.

A rep for Elizabeth's estate tells TMZ they're "thrilled" and "deeply moved" by Taylor's "extraordinary" tribute.

LeAnn Rimes' orgasmic reaction to having her jaw released is totally normal ... so says the dude whose fingers were deep in her mouth.

Garry Lineham -- the internet personality and founder of Human Garage -- talked to us about the treatment Rimes shared to social media Monday ... which left her sobbing after Lineham knocked out the tension in her jaw.

Lineham tells us Rimes' reaction -- while the subject of more than a few wisecracks online -- is super normal ... the release of trauma sometimes makes people act exactly like her, bawling their eyes out in relief.

Kendra Duggar isn't sugarcoating the reality of her husband, Joseph, being behind bars on child molestation charges ... telling him his family is "disappointed" during a jail call obtained by TMZ.

You can hear part of the "19 Kids and Counting" star's chat from last Thursday -- the couple is talking about Joseph's famous family when she says everyone still loves him even though they're not happy about his current situation. And Joe seems understanding of their disappointment ... noting he also feels their love.

Kendra goes on to encourage him to take everything one day at a time ... and he happily obliges.

Pumpkin has come a long way since "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo"! Alana Thompson's sister is all grown up and on OnlyFans ... and she told us she's making a killing on the site.

Pumpkin -- whose real name is Lauryn Efird -- Tuesday in NYC where she told us that after only 2 weeks on the platform, she's already in the top 0.5% of creators. And not only that ... she's making bank!

She told us, "We're almost in the 6-figure range."

OK, businesswoman!

"Summer House" star Kyle Cooke was kept in the dark on his ex-wife Amanda Batula and West Wilson's secret fling ... even approaching them multiple times, but they continued to deny the speculation, TMZ has learned.

Sources close to the group tell TMZ ... all the buzz about Bravo stars Amanda and West possibly being a thing was still just speculation to Amanda's ex Kyle ... even up to as recently as this weekend, before anything was officially confirmed.

We’re told Kyle had seen all the rumors swirling online, but when he directly approached both his ex-wife and his best friend multiple times, they shut it down and denied anything was going on.