Henry Ruggs Getting Thanksgiving Meal In Prison ... Turkey, Potatoes & Pie

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Henry Ruggs will be able to have a Thanksgiving meal during his first major holiday behind bars if he wants it ... 'cause TMZ Sports has learned the ex-NFL star is being offered a full turkey dinner in prison Thursday.

A spokesperson for the Nevada Department of Corrections tells us ... inmates throughout the state -- including Ruggs -- will be offered roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing and more in celebration of the November holiday.

No out-of-the-ordinary activities, however, will be offered.

"Normal operations and special meal," the spokesperson said.

Thanksgiving will be the first big holiday for Ruggs since he was sentenced to prison back in August over the 2021 car crash that resulted in the death of 23-year-old Tina Tintor and her dog.

Ruggs, who will turn 25 years old in January, will have to spend at least two more Thanksgivings in a cell as part of his sentencing ... as the former Las Vegas Raiders player was ordered to spend 3-to-10 years behind bars after cutting a deal with prosecutors in the case.

For his part, Ruggs took responsibility at the sentencing hearing three months ago ... apologizing to the Tintor family -- before adding there was "no excuse" for his actions.

Celeb Chef Michael Chiarello DIED FROM ALLERGIC REACTION ... Says Coroner

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Michael Chiarello, a celebrity chef, died from an allergic reaction that set off a fatal chain of events ... this according to the coroner.

The former "Food Network" star's official cause of death is an allergic reaction resulting in anaphylactic shock, leading to a heart attack ... the coroner in Napa County tells TMZ.

We're told Michael's allergic reaction sent him to a hospital, where he was brought back to life only to later die of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy -- a brain dysfunction caused by a lack of oxygen and blood flow.

The coroner also tells us recent cocaine use was another "significant condition" noted in the final findings on Chiarello's death ... but we're told although cocaine was in his system, he did NOT die from a drug overdose.

As we reported ... Michael died Oct. 7 at Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa, where he was hospitalized due to an allergic reaction.

It's still unclear if Michael's fatal allergic reaction was food-related, or what it stemmed from.

Michael had a long run on TV, with his show "Easy Entertaining With Michael Chiarello" airing for 10 seasons on Food Network.

The star chef was also featured on hit series like "Chopped," "The Next Iron Chef" and "Top Chef."

He was 61.

Célebre chef Michael Chiarello Murió por una reacción alérgica ... Dice el forense

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Michael Chiarello, un connotado chef de celebridades, murió de una reacción alérgica que desencadenó una cadena fatal de eventos, según explica el forense.

La causa oficial de muerte de la ex estrella de "Food Network" fue una reacción alérgica que resultó en un shock anafiláctico, lo que le produjo un ataque al corazón, dice el médico forense del condado de Napa a TMZ.

Nos dicen que Michael fue llevado a un hospital tras la reacción alérgica, donde lograron revivirlo solo para morir más tarde de encefalopatía hipóxico-isquémica, una disfunción cerebral causada por la falta de oxígeno y flujo sanguíneo.

El forense también dice que el consumo reciente de cocaína fue otra "condición significativa" de la que repararon en las conclusiones finales sobre la muerte de Chiarello. Pero nos dicen que aunque la cocaína estaba en su sistema, no murió de una sobredosis de drogas.

Como hemos informado, Michael murió el 7 de octubre en el Queen of the Valley Medical Center en Napa, donde fue hospitalizado debido a una reacción alérgica.

Todavía no está claro si la reacción alérgica que produjo la muerte de Michael estaba relacionada con la comida o lo que se derivó de ella.

Michael tuvo una larga carrera en televisión, con su programa "Easy Entertaining With Michael Chiarello" emitido durante 10 temporadas en Food Network.

El chef estrella también participó en exitosas series como "Chopped", "The Next Iron Chef" y "Top Chef".

Tenía 61 años.

BEN AFFLECK DUNKIN Y MARLBORO las Claves para ser un padre sano y esbelto.

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La dieta de Ben Affleck parece consistir en Dunkin Donuts y cigarrillos y (sin embargo), está en plena forma, con un cuerpo de padre que la mayoría de nosotros mataría por tener.

El actor fue a recoger a sus hijos en Los Ángeles el lunes. En concreto a su hija de 14 años de edad, Seraphina y a su hijo de 11 años de edad, Samuel.

Échale un vistazo... mientras esperaba con Seraphina en el estacionamiento, comenzó a hurgar en una mochila y sacó un cartón gigante de cigarros Marlboro, que ya estaba abierto.

Una vez que Sam apareció y los 3 comenzaron a salir, Ben tenía una taza de café Dunkin con él que parecía estar vacía. Sabemos que Ben es un fan de la marca de café y donuts, por lo que no es tan loco verlo con uno de estos.

Lo interesante es el hecho de que Ben tiende a picar la comida rápida con bastante frecuencia. La semana pasada pudimos verlo en McDonalds, sosteniendo una bolsa de comida y una sabrosa bebida.

Súmale el hecho de que es un fumador habitual y es un poco sorprendente que Ben sea capaz de mantenerse en tan buena forma como lo hace. Sabemos que el chico está hecho polvo gracias a una foto que su mujer, J Lo, compartió el Día del Padre, así que debe ir al gimnasio con regularidad para mantener el equilibrio.

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Ojalá todos tuviéramos tanta suerte.

Ben Affleck Dunkin' & Marlboro ... Keys to Healthy, Ripped Dad Bod???

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Ben Affleck's diet appears to consist of Dunkin' Donuts and cigarettes -- and yet ... he's in tip-top shape, with a dad bod most of us would kill to have.

The actor was picking up his kids in L.A. Monday -- specifically, his 14-year-old daughter Seraphina and 11-year-old son Samuel -- and he was in complete Papa Bear mode ... of the big-rig variety, though, it seems.

Check it out ... while waiting with Seraphina in the parking lot, he started rummaging through a backpack and pulled out a giant carton of Marlboro cigs, which was already torn open.

Once Sam showed up and the 3 of them started heading out ... Ben had a Dunkin' coffee cup with him, and it looked pretty empty. We know Ben's a fan of the coffee/donut brand ... so it's not all that crazy to see him with one of these.

What is interesting ... the fact Ben tends to snag fast food pretty often -- including a McDonald's run he made last week, where he had a bag of grub and a tasty drink to boot.

Lop on the fact he's a regular smoker ... and it's a little surprising Ben's able to stay in as good of shape as he does. We know the guy's shredded thanks to a snap his wife, J Lo, shared on Father's Day -- so he must hit the gym regularly to keep things balanced.

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If only we were all so lucky.

SNOOP DOGG rompe el silencio... ¡está promoviendo estufas libres de humo!

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Snoop Dogg sorprendió a todos con su declaración de que está dejando de "fumar" y resulta que su elección de palabras era la estrategia de marketing que muchos sospechaban que era... ¡por que está promoviendo una estufa sin humo!

El lunes, Snoop hizo la gran revelación de que su anuncio no tenía nada que ver con dejar la marihuana, y que todo tenía que ver con Solo Stove, un pozo de fuego al aire libre que trae el fuego libre de humo.

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El nuevo CEO de Death Row Records abordó el asunto diciendo: "Se acabó lo de toser y que mi ropa huela fuerte".

Sí, a Snoop le gusta el doble sentido casi tanto como la hierba.

Los ojos agudos notaron que Snoop dijo que estaba dejando de "humo" y no "fumar", pero no todo el mundo estaba prestando atención.

Tanto Meek Mill y Coi Leray saltaron la puerta con varias afirmaciones infundadas sobre el cannabis, pero juraron que estaban dejando de fumar pronto.

Así que por lo visto, el viejo Snoop solo está vendiendo estufas.

En cuanto a los blunts... ¡Préndelos y pásalos!

Snoop Dogg GOTCHA! I Quit Smoke ... To Sell Smokeless Fire Pits!!!

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Snoop Dogg shocked everyone with his declaration he's quitting "smoke" ... and turns out his choice of wording was the marketing ploy many suspected it to be -- he's now promoting a smokeless stove!!!

On Monday, Snoop made the grand reveal his announcement had zilch to do with quitting marijuana, and everything to do with Solo Stove, an outdoor fire pit that brings the blaze without the puff, puff, pass.

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The new Death Row Records CEO addressed tarnishing his brand in the ad, but promised he was "done with the coughing and my clothes smelling all sticky-icky."

Yep, Snoop loves a double entendre almost as much as weed.

Keen eyes noticed Snoop said he was quitting "smoke" and not "smoking" -- but not everyone was paying attention.

Both Meek Mill and Coi Leray jumped out the gate with several unfounded claims about cannabis, but vowed they were quitting soon.

We'll see if they hold true to their word now that we know Snoop's just peddling stoves.

As far as blunts, we're guessing it's still "smoke 'em if ya got 'em" for Uncle Snoop!!!

DANA CARVEY le AGRADECE A SUS SEGUIDORES Tras sobredosis accidental de su hijo

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Dana Carvey le está mostrando su gratitud a todos los que le han estado tendiendo la mano para apoyar a su familia después de la fatal sobredosis de su hijo Dex.

El actor y comediante agradeció a sus simpatizantes el sábado en Instagram, diciendo que él y su esposa, Paula, estaban abrumados por el amor, la compasión y las historias personales que compartieron.

Dana escribió: "Hemos recibido tantos mensajes hermosos de personas que conocían a Dex. Estos nos tocaron más de lo que podríamos expresar con palabras".

Continuó diciendo que se tomaría un descanso del trabajo y de las redes sociales durante el proceso de duelo mientras él, Paula y su otro hijo, Thomas, averiguan "cómo es la vida ahora que somos una familia de 3".

Dana prometió "sanar lo mejor que podamos y seguir adelante" porque su "querido Dex lo habría querido así".

TMZ publicó la historia, Dex falleció el miércoles después de que su novia llamó al 911. Lo encontraron sin respuesta en el baño de una casa de Los Ángeles. Los paramédicos trataron sin éxito de traerlo de vuelta a la vida.

El jueves, Dana dijo que Dex murió de una sobredosis accidental de drogas. También escribió un emotivo homenaje a su hijo, alabando sus talentos musicales y llamándolo una "hermosa persona".

El forense de Los Ángeles está a la espera de los resultados de las pruebas toxicológicas para determinar la causa oficial de su muerte.

Dana Carvey Gives Thanks to Supporters ... After Son's 'Accidental Overdose' Death

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Dana Carvey is showing his gratitude to everyone who's been reaching out to support his family after his son Dex's fatal OD.

The actor and comedian thanked his well-wishers Saturday on Instagram, saying he and his wife, Paula, were overwhelmed by their love, compassion and personal stories they shared.

Dana wrote, "We received so many beautiful messages from people who knew Dex. These touched us more than we could ever express in words."

He went on to say he would be taking a break from work and social media during the grieving process as he, Paula and their other son, Thomas, figure out "what life looks like now that we are a family of 3."

Dana vowed to "heal the best we can and carry on" because their "darling Dex would have wanted it that way."

TMZ broke the story ... Dex passed away Wednesday after his girlfriend called 911, and first responders found him unresponsive in the bathroom of an L.A. home. Paramedics tried unsuccessfully to bring him back to life.

On Thursday, Dana said Dex died of an accidental drug overdose. He also wrote an emotional tribute to his son, praising his musical talents and calling him a "beautiful person."

The L.A. Coroner is awaiting the results of toxicology tests to determine his official cause of death.

AD We Gotta Respect Snoop's Wishes ... Smoking in Studio Will Get You KO'd!!!

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AD is in utter disbelief Snoop Dogg is quitting smoking THC for good but if Dogg has officially puffed his blunt, he can count on AD's support -- spiritually and physically!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught AD at LAX, and he tells us he's fully prepared to assist Snoop in his smokeless journey, especially with the family being involved in his decision.

Snoop threw everyone for a loop on Thursday when he announced he's done with "smoke" and immediately got the backing of his son Cordell.

The post had an interesting choice in wording ... Snoop's abandoning "smoke" -- not "smoking" or "weed" -- leaving many fans to believe his post is really about switching to some sort of vape or edible alternative.

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The 'Cuhmunity' podcast host tells us he's confident Snoop has the willpower to pull it off, and doesn't think he'll get hate for it ... 'cause how could anyone hate on the legend?

AD joked (we think) he's willing to give any violators of Snoop's no-smoke zone a few beats on the head, and he wasn't talking about headphones.

Carnival Cruise Bans TX Mom for Life ... Over Sleep Aid Gummies!!!

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Carnival Cruise Line slapped a Texas mom with a lifetime ban from their fleet for taking a pack of CBD sleep aid gummies onboard ... and the reasoning is wacky.

Melinda Van Veldhuizen, a 42-year-old mom of two, claimed cruise employees and the police treated her like a crook after finding the gummies when searching her backpack at PortMiami over the summer.

She told Miami's ABC News affiliate WPLG that she was immediately taken aside after a staffer found the gummies in her bag ... and was interrogated by Carnival security and the police for 2.5 hours before getting blocked from getting on the ship.

The sale and use of hemp-derived CBD products is legal in 47 of 50 States. Florida is one of the states with restrictions ... where any product that contains more than 0.3% THC requires a medical marijuana card.

This lady and her fam planned the trip back in August to celebrate her 21st wedding anniversary and her son's senior year of high school ... and her attorney, Daren Stabinski, told WaPo the family had splashed out roughly $5,586 on their planned vacation.

What's more, after she was banned from going on the cruise, she received a letter from Carnival informing her that she was banned from all Carnival ships for life -- with Captain Rocco Lubrano writing she would "not be permitted to sail onboard any Carnival Cruise Lines vessel in the future."

Melinda, who had taken over a dozen Carnival cruises, is pursuing an internal claim with Carnival ... but has threatened to sue if it isn't resolved "appropriately." One thing's for sure ... she'll put the matter to bed once and for all.

Crucero Carnival Prohíbe de por vida el acceso a una madre de Texas Por unas gomitas para dormir!!!

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El crucero Carnival le dio una bofetada a una madre de Texas tras prohibirle el acceso a su flota por llevar a bordo un paquete de gomitas que ayudan a conciliar el sueño, y el razonamiento es descabellado.

Melinda Van Veldhuizen, de 42 años y madre de dos hijos, afirmó que los empleados del crucero y la policía la trataron como a una delincuente después de encontrar las gomitas en su mochila en PortMiami durante el verano.

Ella le dijo a WPLG, afiliada de ABC News en Miami, que fue llevada inmediatamente a un lado después de que un empleado encontrara las gomitas en su bolsa y que fue interrogada por la seguridad del crucero y la policía por dos horas y media antes de que le prohibieran finalmente subir al barco.

La venta y el uso de productos CBD derivados del cáñamo es legal en 47 de los 50 Estados. Florida es uno de los estados con restricciones, donde cualquier producto que contenga más de un 0,3% de THC requiere una tarjeta de marihuana medicinal.

Esta señora y su familia habían planeado el viaje en agosto para celebrar el 21 aniversario de boda y el último año de su hijo en la secundaria, y su abogado Daren Stabinski dijo a WaPo que la familia había perdido aproximadamente $5,586 por sus fallidas vacaciones.

Más aún, después de que se le prohibiera ir en el crucero, recibió una carta de Carnival informándole de que estaba denegada en todos los buques de Carnival de por vida, con el capitán Rocco Lubrano escribiendo que "no se le permitirá navegar a bordo de cualquier buque de Carnival Cruise Lines en el futuro".

Melinda, que había hecho más de una docena de cruceros con Carnival, está tramitando una reclamación interna con la empresa, pero ha amenazado con demandar si no se resuelve "adecuadamente". Una cosa es segura... pondrá fin al asunto de una vez por todas.

Snoop Dogg "No voy a fumar más" ¿el fin de la era 4:20?🤔

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Snoop Dogg dice que está dejando el humo para siempre, una actividad que ha sido sinónimo de su carrera desde el primer día. Francamente, es difícil saber si esto es legítimo o no.

El Doggfather sorprendió a sus seguidores de Instagram el jueves: "Después de mucha consideración y conversación con mi familia, he decidido dejar de fumar. Por favor, respeten mi privacidad en este momento". La verdad es que parece decirlo muy en serio.

Los aficionados hicieron miles de comentarios y lanzaron sus propias teorías: "Snoop sin la chronic es como el ying sin el yang" y muchos pensaron que simplemente estaba cambiando a comestibles para mantener sus pulmones limpios.

Snoop ya había dejado de fumar en el pasado, en torno al lanzamiento de "Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$" en 2002, pero el año sabático duró poco, ya que unos años más tarde entró en la era de Snoop Lion. Lo explicó en una entrevista por aquel entonce, diciendo que simplemente no podía dejar la ganja.

Irónicamente, su amigo Wiz Khalifa anunció recientemente todo lo contrario, el aumento de su consumo de yerba en pro de abandonar el alcohol por completo.

Puede ser una batalla cuesta arriba, Snoop acaba de publicar una foto de su cenicero muy lleno hace menos de una semana... tal vez solo se estaba preparando para la desintoxicación.

Si realmente está tirando la toalla, podemos decir que ha sido todo un viaje. Quema uno por el gran Dogg y luego quizás sigas su ejemplo.

Snoop Dogg 'I'm Giving Up the Smoke!!!' End Of a 420 Era??? 🤔

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Snoop Dogg says he's giving up the smoke for good ... an activity that's been synonymous with his career since day one -- but, frankly, it's hard to tell if this is legit or not.

The Doggfather shocked his IG followers on Thursday with the PSA ... "After much consideration & conversation with my family, I've decided to give up smoke. Please respect my privacy at this time." On its face, it's a serious announcement ... it ain't 4/1 today.

Fans struggled to wrap their hands around the announcement in the comments -- Snoop without the chronic is like the ying without the yang ... and many figured he was just switching to edibles to keep his lungs clear.

Snoop's quit smoking before -- circa the release of his 2002 "Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$" -- but the sabbatical was short-lived as he entered his Snoop Lion era a few years later. He explained this in a sit-down around that time ... saying he simply couldn't quit the ganja.

Ironically his 'Mac & Devin' pal Wiz Khalifa recently announced the complete opposite -- increasing his smoke intake in favor of ditching alcohol altogether.

It may be an uphill battle -- Snoop just recently flicked a pic of his heavily stuffed ashtray less than a week ago ... but maybe he was just preparing for the detox.

If he is, in fact, throwing in the towel on toking up ... it's been a helluva journey. Burn one for the big Dogg -- and then maybe follow his lead???

RENEE GRAZIANO CHECKS INTO REHAB After Drug Overdose

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"Mob Wives" star Renee Graziano has checked in to a Texas rehab facility following a drug relapse.

Renee's manager, Chris Giovanni, tells TMZ ... she called him Monday from the treatment center, where she was accompanied by a counselor and only had 10 minutes to talk.

He says Renee told him she overdosed back in mid-September on what she described as a "bad batch" of an unspecific drug she'd gotten from a dealer. She didn't give Chris any other details about the OD.

Chris says what she did tell him, though, aligns with his struggles to get in touch with Renee from September to now ... adding any contact they had during that period was sporadic and brief.

Chris says Renee attributes her relapse to struggles related to the death of her father, Anthony Graziano, who passed away in May 2019.

Renee's life in the spotlight has been marred by hardship -- particularly in January 2022, when she was arrested for driving while impaired after crashing her car into a parked SUV on Staten Island.

Soon after, Renee pledged to kick her sleeping pill addiction by seeking treatment from "The Hills" star Jason Wahler and his Red Songbird Foundation ... in the hopes of getting her life back on track.

While Renee's getting treatment once again, there's no apparent investigation into her September OD. Chris says she did not report it, or the "bad batch" of drugs to police.

Renee Graziano Ingresa a rehabilitación Después de una sobredosis de drogas

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La estrella de "Mob Wives" Renee Graziano ingresó a un centro de rehabilitación en Texas tras una recaída en las drogas.

El manager de Renee, Chris Giovanni, le dice a TMZ que ella lo llamó el lunes desde el lugar, donde estuvo acompañada por un consejero. Solo tuvo 10 minutos para hablar.

Dice que Renee le dijo que tuvo una sobredosis a mediados de septiembre, con lo que ella describió como un "lote malo" de una droga no especificada que consiguió de un distribuidor. No le dio más detalles a Chris sobre la sobredosis.

Chris dice que la historia coincide con sus dificultades para ponerse en contacto con Renee desde septiembre. Añade que el contacto entre ellos fue esporádico y breve durante ese periodo.

También dice que Renee atribuye su recaída a las luchas relacionadas con la muerte de su padre, Anthony Graziano, quien falleció en mayo de 2019.

La vida pública de Renee se ha visto empañada por las dificultades, sobre todo en enero de 2022, cuando fue detenida por conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol tras estrellar su carro contra un todoterreno aparcado en Staten Island.

Poco después, Renee se comprometió a dejar su adicción a las pastillas para dormir, buscando ayuda con la estrella de "The Hills", Jason Wahler y su Red Songbird Foundation, con la esperanza de poner en marcha su vida nuevamente.

Aunque Renee está recibiendo tratamiento una vez más, no hay ninguna investigación aparente sobre su sobredosis de septiembre. Chris dice que ella no informó del incidente ni del "mal lote" de medicamentos a la policía.