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Noah Weiland is doing alright after making some nerve-wracking posts on Instagram Thursday ... with a family friend coming to his aid during what seems like a time of crisis.

Tim Ryan -- a friend of the Weiland clan -- tells TMZ ... he spent all Thursday afternoon and evening with Noah after he posted about his own death on IG, and the 25-year-old is doing fine.

We're told the son of Scott Weiland has spoken to his mother, Mary Forsberg, since sharing the posts, and she's aware he's safe.

TMZ Sports has obtained dispatch audio stemming from the alleged Sherrone Moore assault ... with a woman claiming he attacked her at her home on Wednesday after stalking her for months.

The audio states a call was made from a Michigan football employee's address in Ann Arbor, Michigan around 4 PM.

The employee -- who has worked for the Wolverines for years -- was the executive assistant to the head coach, the position Moore held until he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with a fellow staffer.

12/12 2:55 AM PT -- TMZ has obtained the long list of injuries Ryan Easley suffered from the tiger attack ... and the injuries are nothing less than horrific. Here they are ...

1. Two lacerations with deep punctures on the left side of the neck.
2. Two lacerations extending from the left to the right side of the neck with separate deep punctures.
3. About ten more deep punctures and multiple other lacerations around the neck area.
4. Cluster of deep red-purple contusions on the scalp.
5. Extensive hemorrhaging within the soft tissue and muscles of the neck.
6. Multiple crush and puncture injuries to the neck's cervical vertebra and spinal cord.
7. Multiple lacerations on the upper abdomen.
8. Two superficial lacerations on the left side of the upper back.
9. Five lacerations on the right side of the upper back.
10. Approximately 47 lacerations and punctures on the mid and lower back with contusions.
11. Four more lacerations in the mid back and one additional on the upper abdomen.
12. Laceration on the upper right arm.
13. Two lacerations on the upper left arm.
14. Abrasion on the lower right leg.
15. Round red mark on the lower right leg.

And there's more ... but you get the picture.

An associate of "Tiger King" star Joe Exotic was attacked by a tiger during a show in Oklahoma earlier this year ... and now TMZ has learned the official cause of death.

According to the Tulsa Medical Examiner, Ryan Easley died from blunt force, sharp force, and crushing injuries ... due to tiger mauling.

As we reported ... Ryan was handling a tiger during a show at the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Hugo, OK, on September 20. We were told a tiger suddenly grabbed Ryan around his neck and shoulder area, and sank its teeth into him before violently shaking him.

Former "American Idol" star David Archuleta may be going back to the stars ... "Star Search," that is, because he tells TMZ he's super curious about the upcoming reboot.

Here's the deal ... the talent variety show "Star Search," which aired from the '80s through the early 2000s, is making a comeback on Netflix with a reboot that will be hosted by Anthony Anderson premiering early next year.

David told TMZ reporter Charlie Neff he's stoked to see how the show will be different -- and yet retain its original magic -- from when he competed on it at age 12 in 2003.

The "Crush" singer tells us ... appearing and winning the title of Junior Vocal Champion was an important milestone in his career and helped prepare him for when he took a run on "American Idol," where he nabbed 2nd place, losing to winner David Cook in 2008.

David -- who is gearing up for his "My Only Wish" Christmas tour -- is not only excited to see the reboot ... he also tells us he would love to participate as a judge, helping to shape the lives of up-and-coming musicians.

Andy Dick has gotten lucky if he mainly uses crack cocaine to get high, our law enforcement sources say ... because fentanyl isn't generally mixed in with the drug.

Two current federal Drug Enforcement Administration officials tell TMZ ... mixing fentanyl with crack's a fool's errand. The substance burns off with heat -- so putting it in the drug wouldn't produce the desired effect.

The chemical structure of fentanyl breaks down once someone lights up the rocks ... and it loses its potency. We're told the drug will still have some effect, but it simply won't be as strong -- and it certainly won't have a lethal effect on a person.

"Selling Sunset" star Jason Oppenheim is serious when he says his new girlfriend could end his confirmed bachelor status ... at least according to costar Alanna Gold.

We caught up with Alanna while she was leaving the COSF Foundation holiday event at Balmain West Hollywood Wednesday night, where she gushed about how cute it is to watch Jason be smitten with his new love -- Oppenheim realtor Jessica Vargas.

ICYMI ... Jason was on Alex Hall's "Pretty Dirty" podcast earlier this month, revealing he's planning on marrying Jess. This was huge news because he's always been adamant about how much he was against marriage.

Xzibit's classic breakout album "Restless" just turned 25 years old -- but turns out, it was the very first song the rap superstar released that changed his life for good!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Xzibit on Wednesday night at KDAY L.A.'s celebration of his 2000 album.

X took a trip down memory lane with us on how he was coming in hot off the heels of being on huge records such as "Bitch Please" with Snoop Dogg and across Dr. Dre's "2001" album, and onward to the wildly successful "Up In Smoke Tour" of 1999.

A Florida man is getting the help he desperately needs ... after a video of him getting hit by a car while running through traffic went viral.

As you can see in the video ... the unidentified man is hit by a car as he jogs through a busy intersection ... but he pops right back up and keeps trotting.

Miami police tell TMZ ... the incident happened Monday -- and the unidentified man was placed under Florida's Baker Act, an involuntary temporary mental health hold.

Andy Dick is getting real about his frightening drug overdose ... telling us he smoked crack cocaine because he doesn't "mind doing a little crack every now and then."

The troubled comedian invited a TMZ photographer into his L.A. home Wednesday to chat about his brush with death on a Hollywood street the day before.

As everyone knows, Andy was caught on video slumped over on cement stairs outside a building in Hollywood as two friends rushed to his aid to bring him back from the brink. One of the men is seen screaming at Andy to "wake up" while the other administers a shot of Narcan -- a life-saving medication used to reverse the effects of opioid overdoses.

Andy kicked off Wednesday's interview by telling our cameraman he's now "100 percent fine." Then he changed his answer to "110 percent," while flanked on either side by his buddies -- both of whom were featured in the overdose video.

Zac Brown haters are hell-bent on convincing people his show's Satanic ... but, the Church of Satan's telling people to slow their roll -- because they know what the Devil's rituals really look like!

Here's the deal ... the singer-songwriter played The Sphere in Las Vegas last weekend, and his set was accompanied by some images that sent the righteous souls on social media clutching their crucifixes.

One image rising over the stage was a skeleton with a huge jagged crown towering high above everything ... its mouth open in a macabre smile as the Zac Brown Band tore up the stage.

The visuals had concerned onlookers screaming "demonic" ... even claiming it was all part of some Satanic ritual ... so, we went to the ultimate authority on the topic -- The Church of Satan itself.

There's trouble in the grand jury room where witnesses are testifying about the circumstances surrounding Celeste Rivas' death ... because at least one witness is so uncooperative she's about to be arrested ... TMZ has learned.

Here's the way it went down ... Beth Silverman, the deputy D.A. presenting the case in Los Angeles, came out into the hallway Wednesday afternoon and approached attorney Evan Jenness. She represents Robert Morgenroth, who manages singer D4vd.

Silverman told Jenness she was going to have the judge issue a "body attachment" ... to force a female witness to testify before the grand jury. It appears the female witness was a no-show, and a visibly frustrated Silverman said she would have authorities take the female witness into custody and bring her to the courtroom.

We do not know who the female witness is, but it's interesting she's represented by the same lawyer as Morgenroth, who spent around 3 days testifying before the grand jury.

Colorado congresswoman Lauren Boebert was looking to have a fun night out with her staff at George Santos' holiday party in D.C. ... but the vibe shifted quickly when her aides got bounced at the door.

Check out the vid ... Boebert and her crew pulled up to the swanky soirée -- dubbed "Santos Claus" -- on Tuesday night, and she seems shocked when several of her staffers were blocked from entering.

Boebert tries working her charm on the gatekeeper -- Vish Burra -- while the staffers are seen awkwardly hovering behind her.

Apparently, Dynzell Sigers would rather die than be a short king ... because the Georgia man went through months of pain and therapy to have his limbs dramatically lengthened to be taller.

Sigers stopped by "TMZ Live" Wednesday, and he revealed the procedure's possible side effects include death. Check out the video ... he talks about doctors breaking bones in the leg and inserting a rod to connect the broken pieces. Over time the rod is stretched, which also stretches the bone. Dynzell said each procedure requires at least 3 months of recovery.

Back in 2022, he was a young Navy medic who got rejected by a woman -- for standing 5 feet 5 inches tall. Fast-forward to 2025, and he's now a 6' 1" internet sensation after adding 8 inches to his frame with 2 risky procedures.

Jeff Garcia -- the beloved voice actor who appeared on many popular 2000s shows -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

Multiple family members tell TMZ ... the comedian and actor was pronounced dead early Wednesday morning after he was taken off life support Tuesday night at a Southern California hospital while surrounded by family and friends.

We're told Jeff was dealing with multiple medical complications in the months before his death ... suffering a brain aneurysm back in the spring, during which he fell and hit his head. He recovered from the aneurysm, but our sources say he suffered a stroke several weeks ago.

Our sources say Jeff canceled multiple shows recently because he wasn't feeling well ... which wasn't like him at all, but he didn't go to the hospital, believing he'd be fine without treatment.

Tank is giving Mariah Carey her flowers for "All I Want for Christmas Is You" being an everlasting gift ... but thinks her composition has to take a backseat to the Cooleyhigh classics!!!

TMZ Hip Hop recently caught up with Tank at LAX, and he tackled the future of R&B -- namely, Usher and L.A. Reid's latest protege ... a budding vocalist named JayDon.

The singing upstart has gotten cosigns from the likes of Chris Brown, Vedo and now Tank, who acknowledges the R&B torch has to be passed at some point, but giving JayDon the flame is a great bet.

11:10 AM -- A neighborhood source tells TMZ, Micah was not living at his father's home but was known in the neighborhood for rambling in public and shouting nonsensical things to no one in particular.

According to our source, Micah had mental health issues, but the official diagnosis is unclear. The source adds ... Jubilant loved Micah and had been optimistic about his condition, as -- just a few weeks ago -- Jubilant told a neighbor Micah was doing really well.

Jubilant's wife was home at the time of the murder and was the one who called 911.

The son of slain Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes was allegedly violent toward his family years before cops arrested him in connection to the stabbing death of his father ... according to a restraining order petition.

Here's the deal ... a woman named Sarah Bennett filed for a restraining order against Micah Sykes for herself and several of her friends in 2017 -- alleging he tried to break into her friend's father's home.

In the documents, Bennett says she and Micah used to go to the same church ... and she claims he was relentlessly pursuing her -- saying she was his true love, and they were meant to be together. Bennett also claims Sykes sent her multiple texts and other direct messages

Sarah says her friend Jason Lee stepped in to defend her in person on at least one occasion ... and, eventually, she says Lee went to a meeting with Micah to explain to him Sarah wasn't interested -- which allegedly ended with Lee having to lock himself in his car to get away from an enraged Micah. Weeks after this encounter, Bennett claims Micah went to Jason's father Philip's home and attempted to break down the door.