Taylor Lorenz Dives Deep Into Luigi Manifesto ... Faulty Reasoning in Heartfelt Messaging

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Taylor Lorenz has opinions about the Luigi Mangione case ... and she's dissecting what she thinks he really meant in newly revealed manifesto blurbs.

The journalist, podcaster and ex-Washington Post columnist tells us what stood out to her in newly released documents of Luigi's alleged manifesto about the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson -- and how that casts Luigi's initial motivations in a whole new light.

Catch the clip ... Lorenz dives deep into the text, pointing out we clearly knew this was an alleged motivated killing from the beginning, but Luigi chose a route leading to as little violence as possible ... how thoughtful of him.

Terry Dubrow Kylie's Boobs Need a Warning Label!!!

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Dr. Terry Dubrow’s telling us to slow our roll on praising Kylie Jenner for being real about her breast-augmentation details -- saying she should be using her fame to warn young girls about the dangers of going under the knife too soon.

TMZ caught up with Terry and his wife Heather outside STK 48 on Wednesday, and he didn’t hold back, pointing out that Kylie’s already said she regrets getting her boobs done at 19. So, now it’s time for her to use that platform of hers to give a little real talk about the risks.

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Don’t miss our full clip, 'cause Terry’s spilling the tea on why someone like Kylie can totally shift the conversation around plastic surgery -- and why that might be a game-changer.

ESPN's Jay Harris I Have Prostate Cancer ... But I'll Be Back and Better Than Ever

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ESPN anchor Jay Harris just revealed he's been diagnosed with prostate cancer ... and while he'll be away from the "SportsCenter" desk for some time, he's vowing to come back "better than ever."

Harris -- who joined ESPN in 2003 -- broke the news to Michael Strahan on "Good Morning America" ... revealing he found out about the cancer over a month ago. He's scheduled to have surgery next week and will require some recovery time before returning to his day job.

"My doctor's quite optimistic," the 60-year-old said. "Per my last scan, nothing has spread. So, once we take out the prostate, hopefully that will be it. That's the goal."

A-ha Singer Morten Harket Shocks Fans With Parkinson's Diagnosis

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Morten Harket -- the singer of Norwegian band A-ha's iconic song "Take On Me" -- has revealed a shocking medical update ... he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

The '80s pop star announced his diagnosis on the band's website Wednesday ... revealing he's had two advanced surgeries -- one in June 2024 and the other in December 2024 -- to have electrodes implanted deep inside each side of his brain, which greatly alleviated his symptoms.

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Still ... it's a long journey ahead with the disease. The band's biographer, Jan Omdahl, spent a weekend with Morten and described his handling of Parkinson's as "a round-the-clock effort to balance medication, signals from the electrodes in his brain, sleep, blood sugar and mindset in a way that keeps the symptoms and side effects more or less in check."

Jessie J BRB, I Have Breast Cancer

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Jessie J just dropped a major health update -- in a candid and surprisingly lighthearted Instagram video, she announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

The "Bang Bang" singer shared the heavy news Tuesday -- and is keeping an eye on that silver lining as she highlighted her cancer was found on the earlier side, noting ... "Cancer sucks in any form, but I’m holding onto the word 'early.' I have been in and out of tests throughout this whole period."

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The mother of one says she was diagnosed two months ago ... ironically, just before she released her single, "No Secrets."

Abby Lee Miller Sues Cedars-Sinai for Malpractice ... You Left a Catheter in Me!!!

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Abby Lee Miller's accusing a prominent Los Angeles-area hospital of malpractice ... claiming the doctors who performed surgery on her left a foreign object in her body.

The "Dance Moms" star is suing Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital and two doctors in relation to a 2020 surgery she got on her spine.

While the surgery appeared to have been successful, Abby says she began suffering from abdominal pain and discomfort ... distress she says she shared with multiple medical professionals, including the two doctors who performed her surgery.

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Tray Chaney Son's Condition Upgraded After Surviving Georgia Tornado

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Actor Tray Chaney saw his son celebrate his 19th birthday from a hospital bed in the ICU this Sunday but he had a glimmer of good news on Tuesday ... telling TMZ his son's on the mend!!!

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Tray says his son Malachai Chaney was moved out of the ICU and into a stabilized room earlier today ... after being flung nearly the length of a football field, when a tornado came flying through their Atlanta suburb neighborhood last week, destroying their home.

Chaney's description of the events sounds like a Poltergeist film ... "The Wire" star says the windstorm levitated him in bed, right before he saw the walls closing in on him.

Colorado Firebomb Suspect Charged With Federal Hate Crime

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Mohamed Sabry Soliman appeared in Colorado court Monday following an attack on pro-Israel protesters gathering in Boulder, Colorado on Sunday ... Soliman is accused of using Molotov cocktails and what the FBI describes as a "makeshift flamethrower."

Soliman will be charged with 16 counts of attempted murder -- two for each of the eight victims, according to the New York Times. Soliman has been charged with at least one federal hate crime ... “hate crime involving actual or perceived race, religion, or national origin.” He was held on $10 million bond, and formal charges are expected Thursday.

Boulder Police said a crowd was attacked at a pro-Israel event called the "Run for Their Lives" walk at the city's Pearl Street Mall Sunday afternoon ... Molotov cocktails were hurled at people, injuring 8. Soliman was arrested shortly afterward.

'boardwalk empire' actor devin harjes dead at 41

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Devin Harjes, best known for his role on "Boardwalk Empire" is dead.

According to Devin's obituary, he died on May 27 at Mount Sinai West Hospital in New York. The Hollywood Reporter reported he died after a brief battle with cancer.

He began his career in Texas theater before moving to New York. He was best known for playing Jack Dempsey on the HBO series. He also played roles on shows such as "Gotham," "Orange is the New Black," "Daredevil," "Elementary," "Blue Bloods," "FBI," and "Manifest."

Joe Biden Fighting More Than Prostate Cancer ... I Can Beat My Doubters to a Pulp, Too!!!

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Joe Biden probably won't be running for office again ... so, he's not holding back about his feelings toward people questioning his mental and physical competence -- claiming he could still knock 'em out!

The former President of the United States was in Delaware Friday ... giving his first public remarks since revealing his prostate cancer diagnosis.

A reporter asked Biden about claims that he wasn't totally mentally and physically fit while he was in office -- allegations levelled in Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's new book "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again."

Ryan Phillippe I Know What You Did Last Year, Patron Claims ... You Lit My Hair on Fire!!!

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Ryan Phillippe and his restaurant are catching some legal smoke ... 'cause a woman is suing them after one of their candles allegedly caught her hair on fire.

Jody Sanders is suing Phillippe, events pro Jeffrey Best, and the restaurant The Hideaway for general negligence ... claiming that even though she wasn't in the kitchen, she couldn't stand the heat at lunch one day.

Sanders claims back in April 2024 she attended an event at the Beverly Hills hotspot where Phillippe's an investor. While sitting at the bar, Sanders alleges, her hair was burned by an "unattended wax candle burning on the bar's surface." She's seeking an unspecified amount of damages.

Cassie At Hospital In Labor Unit

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Cassie Ventura is trading the courtroom for the hospital ... and it sounds like she may be about to go into labor.

Our sources tell us Cassie was rushed to a New York hospital Tuesday, and she is in the labor and delivery unit.

Another source tells us Cassie may be having complications.

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Jim Ross Begins Cancer Treatment ... Ready To Kick Its Ass!!!

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Jim Ross is providing fans an update two weeks after revealing his cancer diagnosis ... saying the fight starts today, and he's ready to kick the disease's ass!

Ross, preparing to go under the knife, posted from the hospital Monday morning, alongside one of his daughters. Jim captioned the photo ... "Checked n and ready to kick this cancer out on its ass."

Of course, the wrestling legend alerted fans to his latest health crisis earlier this month, announcing he was diagnosed with colon cancer ... and was slated for surgery.

Mary Lou Retton Charged With DUI

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Mary Lou Retton was charged with DUI earlier this month, TMZ Sports has confirmed.

Court records show the Olympic gold medalist was hit with the misdemeanor count in Marion County, West Virginia, following a May 17 arrest.

According to court documents we obtained, Mary Lou was initially stopped by cops after she had allegedly been driving her grey Porche "all over the roadway."

Dodgers' Dustin May Feared Life Would Forever Be Altered ... After Esophagus Surgery

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Dustin May is finally back on the mound, doing what he loves, after multiple serious surgeries -- including one on his esophagus -- which he says had him fearing he'd never be able to live a normal life again!

The Dodgers' right-handed flame thrower joined Babcock on the TMZ Sports TV show this week (airs nightly on FS1) ... and says he couldn't be happier to be back on the hill.

"Just being able to compete to go out and just compete is always a positive in my at this point," May told us. "I've been out for so long, so just being able to just do it to the amount that I have been, I've just been excited to be back with the guys."

TikTok Star Anna Grace Phelan Dead at 19 ... Documented Cancer Battle

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Anna Grace Phelan -- a TikTok star who gained fame by documenting her battle with brain cancer has died ... according to a message posted to her social media.

According to the post -- made by Anna's mother Nadine Phelan ... Anna has gone "home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" after her lengthy battle with cancer.

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The post thanks Anna's thousands of followers, bearing witness to her brain cancer journey ... and for their constant prayers and support.