Bernie Kosar 'Feeling Good' After Liver Transplant

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Great news from Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar -- he says he's "feeling good" after undergoing liver transplant surgery!!

The 61-year-old shared the news on social media Monday afternoon ... telling his followers he's looking forward to taking on "the rest of this week and the rest of our lives."

It all comes on the heels of Kosar sharing Sunday night he was slated to go under the knife for the procedure ... celebrating the news with his nurses after some setbacks in the journey.

YUNGBLUD PULLS PLUG ON TOUR AMID HEALTH SCARE

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Yungblud is pumping the brakes on the rest of his 2025 tour ... announcing he's canceling all remaining shows after doctors flagged concerning results in his blood and vocal tests.

The British rocker broke the news on his Instagram Stories Saturday ... revealing he went in for routine testing after getting home from the road, but the results "raised some concerns." He didn't reveal specifics, but said the issues were significant enough that his doctors insist he stop touring immediately.

"I'm so sorry to do this," he wrote ... telling fans his upcoming shows in Philadelphia, Cleveland, Washington, Mexico City, and across Latin America are officially canceled. Refunds are already being issued, and he even shared a link for fans to sign up for a special gift as a thank you for their support.

Jimmy Kimmel Sets Up Fundraisers to Honor Cleto

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Jimmy Kimmel's honoring his late pal Cleto Escobedo by raising some money for worth causes ... setting up a pair of fundraisers in his honor.

The talk show host revealed the plan on Instagram Friday ... telling fans the late musician was always eager to help others -- and, to mourn his loss, they've started two fundraisers to follow up his good works.

The first cause, Kimmel says, is the UCLA Medical Center where Cleto received a ton of amazing care need the end of his life ... while the other is The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas -- Cleto's hometown -- in recognition of his love of animals.

Senator John Fetterman Needed 20 Stitches After Fall ... Shares Bloody Selfie to Social Media

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Senator John Fetterman's recovering after his nasty fall ... sharing a picture of his face after needing stitches to sew up his wounds.

The Pennsylvania representative posted the selfie to X Saturday morning ... saying he's back at home with his wife, Gisele, and their children after being hospitalized and getting 20 stitches.

In the pic, Fetterman's got healing cuts on his nose and one large gash above his right eyebrow ... though he's got a big smile and an iced coffee in the photo, too.

'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Band Leader Cleto Escobedo III Cause of Death Revealed

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Jimmy Kimmel’s longtime bandleader, Cleto Escobedo III, died because his heart couldn't pump enough blood to keep him alive, TMZ has learned.

We obtained Cleto's death certificate and it lists cardiogenic shock as the immediate cause of death ... with vasodilatory shock, disseminated intravascular coagulation and alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver as the underlying causes.

The document also says other conditions that contributed to Cleto's death include sepsis, graft versus host disease, immunosuppressed, chronic kidney disease and pneumonia.

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Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening condition that happens when the heart suddenly can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs ... according to the Mayo Clinic.

Cardi B Hits the Gym ... Did She Give Birth?

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Cardi B is out and about, and her trip to a New Jersey gym has us wondering ... is there a new baby boy in her life?

In the short video -- shot Thursday in Tenafly, NJ -- Cardi's engrossed on her phone while sitting on a bench. Eyewitnesses tell us she was taking a break from her workout.

Interestingly .... she was wearing a sports bra and leggings ... not hiding her midsection.

We're told she hit the gym with two trainers -- one lady and one dude -- and she was in grind mode.

Sen. John Fetterman Nasty Fall Sends Him To Hospital

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More health issues for Senator John Fetterman ... he's in the hospital after falling to the ground and smashing his face.

The Pennsylvania politician was transported to a Pittsburgh hospital Thursday after he "sustained a fall near his home" on an early morning walk ... according to his official X account.

Fetterman's team says he was hospitalized "out of an abundance of caution" and that further evaluation revealed "a ventricular fibrillation flare-up" that made him lightheaded and resulted in him "falling to the ground and hitting his face with minor injuries."

Lady Gaga Needed Lithium For 'Star Is Born' ... Suffered Breakdown on Tour

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Lady Gaga put on a brave face for the cameras while shooting "A Star Is Born" ... even as she was dealing with issues so serious she needed psychiatric medication to handle them.

The singer-songwriter discussed this difficult chapter in her life during an interview with Rolling Stone ... telling the outlet she was taking lithium -- a mood stabilizer -- while filming her Oscar-nominated turn in the 2019 film.

It's unclear why Gaga needed the medication ... but, shortly after filming wrapped, she says she had to put her "Joanne" world tour on hiatus after suffering what the magazine calls a "psychotic break."

Wired Up Gifts for the Tech Guru In Your Life For the Holidays

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These gizmos and gadgets are exactly what the techie in your life is looking for this holiday season.

TVs, cameras, chargers, phone accessories, headphones, watches, and even items for gamers ...  Amazon is stocked with some great gifts for the tech guru in your family. We've picked out some of our faves below ... so, Neo, follow the white rabbit and see where you go!

And check out Amazon's full Holiday Deals page here.

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Will Ferrell Calls A Mulligan On Filming Netflix Golf Show ... Minor Injury Sidelines Actor

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Will Ferrell is taking a brief breather from his new Netflix golf comedy ... 'cause a minor injury has put him on the sidelines ... TMZ has learned.

Production sources tell TMZ ... the actor recently suffered an injury off set, and while it wasn't serious, it was enough to keep him from filming scenes scheduled this week at the Bicycle Casino just outside Los Angeles.

It's unclear exactly how or where Will got hurt, but we're told the issue made it impossible for him to shoot the planned material safely or comfortably this week. Producers have temporarily rearranged the schedule while he recovers.

Food Influencer Michael Duarte Police Shot, Killed Him After He Made Threats

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Food influencer Michael Duarte was shot and killed by cops in Texas after he threatened to kill people, according to new details released by police.

A rep for the Medina County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... deputies responded to a 911 call November 8 in Castroville, Texas, regarding a disturbance involving a "male subject with a knife acting erratically."

The sheriff's office tells us Duarte approached a responding deputy threateningly -- paramedics were already at the scene -- and "after multiple verbal commands were given for Duarte to get on the ground by the deputy, Duarte charged toward the deputy while yelling, 'I’m going to kill you.'"

Flyysoulja of the Island Boys I'm Not Suicidal, I Was On Pills!!!

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Flyysoulja of the Island Boys was going through a drug-induced psychotic episode leading up to his detainment and mental health evaluation in Florida over the weekend ... TMZ has learned.

The rapper told us the psychosis came about after he took "multiple substances like pills."

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He recalled, "In the psychosis, I was trying to find something for my hair for hours, and destroyed the home while unknowingly being on Live."

Bernie Kosar Provides Update On Liver Issues ... Pray For Me!!!

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Cleveland Browns great Bernie Kosar is currently in the hospital dealing with liver issues ... revealing he was slated to receive a transplant over the weekend -- but the donor organ was infected.

The 61-year-old posted the video from his University Hospitals bed on Wednesday ... saying he had "two aggressive procedures" to address internal bleeding on Monday, and he was about to have a third.

Kosar explained the bleeding started following the Browns' 27-20 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday ... but despite the challenges he's facing, he wants to spread positivity.

Wendy Williams My Neurologist Says, No Frontotemporal Dementia!!!

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Wendy Williams does not have the medical condition a judge has used to justify keeping her in a highly restrictive guardianship for more than 3 years, according to a top neurologist.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Wendy recently completed a battery of tests in NYC, and the neurologist concluded she does not have frontotemporal dementia. The neurologist provided Wendy's legal team with the results late last month.

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The findings conflict with an earlier test when, according to Wendy's guardian, she tested positive for the condition.

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Island Boys Flyysoulja Held for Mental Evaluation in Florida

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Flyysoulja of the Island Boys was detained by authorities over the weekend for a mental health evaluation ... TMZ has confirmed.

Soulja -- whose real name is Alex Venegas -- was livestreaming from his Miami-area home early Saturday morning when cops came knocking on his door and eventually carried out the Baker Act detention.

The Baker Act is a mental health law in Florida that allows a law enforcement or mental health professional to recommend a person be temporarily detained for an involuntary examination ... if it's believed that person may be a danger to themselves or others, are unable to care for themselves, or are suffering from mental health concerns with no treatment.

Putin's Predicament Vlad's Sickly Hands Might Be A Bad Sign ... See Them For Yourself

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Vladimir Putin's hands are looking pretty rough these days ... prompting people to speculate about his health -- again!

The Russian strongman showed off his mitts for the cameras while recently meeting with 22-year-old health expert Yekaterina Leshchinskaya to chat about potentially banning e-cigarettes from being sold inside the former Soviet Union.

Check out the video ... as Leshchinskaya talks directly to Vlad in front of spectators, Putin clenches his fists with puffy fingers and worm-like veins under his wrinkly skin.