Chelsea Manning Apparent Suicide Attempt in Prison
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Chelsea Manning, who's serving a 35-year sentence for leaking classified military documents, was in a prison hospital and our sources say it was the result of a suicide attempt.
We're told the incident occurred early Tuesday at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas prison. We do not know specifically what Manning did in her cell, but one source tells TMZ she tried to hang herself.
Prison officials tell TMZ although she has been released from the hospital she is being "monitored."
Manning was convicted on 20 counts of espionage, for passing classified docs to WikiLeaks.
Manning transitioned from male to female behind bars.
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The Band Perry Alleged 'Terroristic Threat' Suspect Pilot with Anger Management Issues
One of the suspects who allegedly threatened violence at a concert featuring The Band Perry is a pilot.
Dzmitry Papou was arrested for making terroristic threats at the Delaware venue where the band was set to perform Sunday night. Cops say Dzmitry and another man made a threat of violence. The band and cops decided it was best to postpone the concert.
We did some digging, and found Papou has a private pilot license, which he got after completing an anger management course. We've spoken with flight schools and the FAA, and there's no general requirement for an anger management course as a condition to getting a pilot's license.
It's unclear why Papou was required to take such a course, however, an FAA rep tells us an anger management course could be required if there's a history of psychiatric problems.
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MLB's Bryce Harper Sick July 4th Cleats ... Most Patriotic Kicks Ever??
Pretty awesome move from MLB superstar Bryce Harper -- who's honoring July 4th with some custom cleats paying tribute to ALL 5 BRANCHES of the U.S. military.
The Washington Nationals superstar hooked up with sneaker customizer Dez Customs and Kreative Customs and gave them the following marching orders -- gimme something that celebrates America!
The guys grabbed a pair of Bryce's signature Under Armour cleats, the Harper Ones, and spruced 'em up with the logos of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard.
We're told the guys spent 30 hours on the cleats -- and check 'em out, they look great!
Under Armour told the artists Bryce will rock the cleats during his July 4th game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
#USA
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Ex-Cowboys Player Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison ... For Sexual Assault
Ex-Dallas Cowboys cornerback C.J. Spillman was just sentenced to 5 years in prison after he was convicted of sexual assault.
The 30-year-old was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Texas resort back in 2014. He admitted to the sex, but claimed it was consensual.
Spillman -- who played in the NFL from 2009 to 2015 -- was convicted of sexual assault during a hearing on Thursday. He was facing up to 20 years in prison.
We're told Spillman appeared to be in good spirits after the verdict was read. He was there with his mother and kept telling her, "It's going to be okay."
We're told Spillman plans to appeal.
Story developing ...
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Ludacris Treats Wifey Like a True G
Ludacris is such a baller he gave his wife her own holiday and celebrated the occasion with a brand spankin' new Benz!
Luda shocked his wife, Eudoxie, with a 2016 AMG G63 on the set of 'Fast 8' Thursday in Atlanta ... as he masterfully orchestrated what he dubbed, "Mrs. Bridges Day." Check out the vid -- Tyrese made a cameo, but the $160k polar white whip still stole the show.
Note to 'Fast 8' producers: If you need an extra, Eudoxie's ride has a Biturbo V8 and does zero to 60 in 5.3 seconds.
Just sayin' ...
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Ralphie May To The Rescue ... Saves Choking Baby
Comedian Ralphie May saved a choking toddler's life at the Spokane airport Thursday after stepping up and giving the kid the Heimlich.
A witness tells us Ralphie was sitting inside the airport's food court when the kid's mother began screaming at the top of her lungs nearby for help. People gathered around, and one person attempted to hit the child on the back, but it didn't work and the kid started turning blue.
That's when Ralphie moved in to give the kid the Heimlich, dislodging the food.
Our witness says paramedics eventually arrived and told Ralphie he'd saved the tot's life.
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Kanye West Adidas Deal Has Billion Dollar Potential ... Look Out Nike!
Kanye West's new partnership with Adidas could make him A BILLION DOLLARS ... TMZ has learned.
Adidas announced Wednesday they've signed Kanye to a contract that will have a seismic impact on the sport and street fashion world. The deal calls for YEEZY retail shops that will hawk shoes, apparel, and accessories. We're told he'll also be designing athletic wear for basketball and football.
In addition to the stores ... we're told 'Ye's also getting his own design team made up of the best of the best in the industry.
Our sources say it will take a few years to get the stores and merchandising up to speed, but the projections call for profits that could line Kanye's designer pockets to the tune of a cool bil.
Your move, Nike ... and LeBron.
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J.R. Smith Selling My Body Tatted Tees Making Huge $$
Tons of people want a body like J.R. Smith -- and now they can have it ... 'cause the NBA star is selling t-shirts of his tatted physique ... and making a TON of cash in the process.
Smith's inked up physique dominated the Internet when he refused to put a shirt on following the NBA Finals -- and a Cleveland-based clothing company saw a huge chance to cash in on the topless attention.
We spoke with Tony Madalone of Fresh Brewed Tees who immediately commissioned replicas of Smith's upper body for shirts ... and he says they've already sold 1,000 units ($35 a pop) in less than 24 hours.
What's interesting ... the company realized some of J.R.'s tats could be problematic because they're based off trademarked images ... such as Michael Jordan's "Jumpman" logo.
So, in an effort to skirt the issue ... FBT altered some of the tats. Some of the changes -- they removed the name "Jordan" from a #23 jersey and modified the "Jumpman" logo.
By the way, Obama famously told Smith to put a shirt on after the victory ... wonder if this counts?
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Solange Knowles Celebrates Big 3-0 Bey and Jay Join the Party
Solange Knowles rang in the dirty thirties in a tiny town barely big enough for Beyonce and Jay Z.
Solange, along with 12 friends and family members, spent the weekend in itty-bitty San Patricio, New Mexico on a 2,200 acre ranch ... all for a very reasonable $2k.
Beyonce and Jay Z flew in for the night. The low-key shindig featured a pool party and New Orleans-style catering ... and, of course, Domino's pizza.
And to burn off the calories ... strutting around the White Sands National Monument.
There was also a mini concert ... Solange serenaded guests on a Steinway in the ranch art gallery.
#ShesAllGrownUp
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Minor League Baseball GM On Stadium Gun Night: 'You Can't Please Everyone'
The GM of the Battle Creek Bombers minor league baseball team says a promotion that encourages fans to bring their guns to Friday night's game ... is just not that big of a deal.
The event is called "2nd Amendment Education Night" -- and fans are allowed to bring weapons into the ballpark ... as long as they don't drink alcohol.
We spoke with General Manager Tony Iovieno who says he knows there's controversy surrounding the event -- but says the team is definitely NOT calling it off.
"There are always going to be folks who don’t agree with what we do. We just had LGBT Pride Night the other night and some people didn’t like that either. You can’t please everyone."
Iovieno says there are "misconceptions" about the event -- "This was meant to promote firearm safety. Western Michigan is different from big cities. Carrying a gun is much more the norm here. It’s a different culture. Michigan is an open carry state."
Iovieno says the team is working with local law enforcement and they're bringing in extra security to ensure everyone's safety.
We also spoke with Battle Creek Mayor Dave Walters who says ... "We are doing everything we can to make sure tonight goes off without a hitch. I feel comfortable that everyone will be safe. You can never use the 'G' word … guarantee. But I feel comfortable."
By the way ... tonight also happens to be Boy Scouts Night and Fireworks Night at the ballpark.
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NFL's Greg Olsen '69 Camaro Sells for $100k ... to NASCAR Honcho
Great news for Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen ... whose classic Camaro just sold for $100k to a NASCAR team owner -- and 100% of the money went to an amazing cause.
Olsen put his custom '69 Chevy Camaro convertible up for auction -- with the entirety of the winning bid going to his HEARTest Yard charity ... which provides medical services to families of babies with heart problems.
Well, NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick -- owner of Hendrick Motorsports -- saw the whip and HAD to have it ... throwing down $100k to win the auction.
FYI, Hendrick is a HUGE car collector -- and loves Camaros -- so it was a perfect fit.
Even better news ... the auction house, Barrett-Jackson -- didn't take one cent of commission, ensuring every penny will go to the charity.
Pretty cool.
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'Top Gun' Star I Was Attacked By Home Intruder
"Top Gun" star Kelly McGillissays she was the victim of a scary home break-in and her intruder got physical.
McGillis tells TMZ she walked into her North Carolina home Friday night to find a woman standing in her kitchen with a young girl. Kelly says when she asked who the lady was ... she said Kelly had been stalking her on Twitter.
Kelly's baffled ... she says she's never met the intruder nor had any interaction with her.
The actress says she tried to escape, but the woman attacked ... knocking Kelly to the ground, scratching her and pulling her hair. During the struggle, she managed to set off her car alarm which scared the intruder just long enough for Kelly to break away.
She says she screamed for help from her front yard, but no one -- including a neighbor she says was home -- came to her rescue. Instead, she had to drive down the road to someone else's house to call 911.
Police arrived and busted Laurence Marie Dorn for burglary, larceny, stalking, assault and battery, and interfering with emergency communication.
She's still in jail on a $60k bond.
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Dez Bryant Sued Allegedly Trashed Texas Mansion ... 'Trash, Feces, Odors'
Dez Bryant has been sued for allegedly causing more than $60,000 in damage to a Texas home owned by a state senator ... a man who claims Bryant left the home littered in "trash and feces."
Tim Tebow & Shaq Visit Orlando Shooting Victims ... 'Stay Strong'
Tim Tebow, Shaq, Johnny Damon and Kaka helped to lift a few spirits in Orlando this week -- visiting several Pulse shooting victims in the hospital ... TMZ Sports has learned.
Disney Attack Hilton Apologizes for Biting Email
Hilton Grand Vacations Club is apologizing for sending an email urging members to "take a bite out of Orlando" just hours after 2-year-old Lane Graves' body was retrieved from Disney's Seven Seas Lagoon.
Hilton reps tell us the email was written and scheduled for distribution far in advance of Tuesday's horrific alligator attack. They became aware of the poor choice in words when people began blasting them on social media.
According to HGVC, "a bite" was in reference to the new Mako hypercoaster at the nearby SeaWorld whose mascot happens to be a shark.
Hilton says from now on it will review pre-scheduled content more carefully.
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Anthony Kiedis I Saved a Baby ... DURING Carpool Karaoke!
Anthony Kiedis stumbled into the opportunity to play a real life hero -- for a panicked mom and her unconscious child -- and the rock star knocked it out of the park.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman says it went down while he was shooting that "Carpool Karaoke" with James Corden that everyone's talking about this week.
Anthony described the insane scene when they stopped for a break and suddenly a woman holding a baby ran out of her house screaming, "My baby can't breathe!"
Check out the clip ... AK makes it sound like it was no big deal, but ... IT'S A BIG DEAL!
Witnesses tell us the mom was beyond grateful, and seemingly had NO IDEA a famous singer saved her child's life. Not that it matters.
By the way, Anthony's CPR skills? Honed as a surfer and as a dad.