Health

Lizzo just opened up about the start of her weight-loss journey two years ago -- and says back then, she was in such a dark place she was suicidal.

The singer -- who’s dropped 16% of her body fat -- says she was severely depressed when she first started losing weight in fall 2023 ... especially with the whole world turning its back on her in the middle of what she calls a vicious scandal -- the sexual-harassment lawsuit filed by three of her former backup dancers.

Lizzo wrote in a Substack post this weekend she shut out her loved ones and couldn’t trust anybody ... and was desperate to change how she felt about her body -- especially after years of hanging onto relationships that were deeply toxic and abusive following her dad’s death in 2009.

Donald Glover shocked fans with a jaw-dropping confession ... revealing a stroke and multiple health scares were the real reasons behind the sudden cancellation of his New World Tour.

The artist opened up during his set at the Camp Flog Gnaw Festival on Saturday, telling fans things got serious fast while he was on the road last year.

"I had a really bad pain in my head in Louisiana, and I did the show anyway," he told the crowd. "I couldn't really see well, so when we went to Houston, I went to the hospital, and the doctor was like, 'You had a stroke.' And the first thing I thought was like, 'Oh, here I am still copying Jamie Foxx.'"

YouTuber Brandon Buckingham is asking fans for financial help because of his health issues ... telling them he's not sure he'll survive, and he worries for his family's future.

The star posted a heartfelt video to social media Saturday ... admitting to fans he hates having to reach out in his way, but -- with a wife and 11-month-old baby relying on him -- he feels he has no choice.

Buckingham explains he was rushed to ICU several days ago after waking up completely deaf with swollen feet and severe pain ... and, reiterating that he was ultimately diagnosed with acute systolic heart failure, kidney failure, and liver failure -- all of which he says doctors haven't been able to stop.

"Love is Blind" star Jimmy Presnell has jaws on the floor -- and it has nothing to do with a dramatic love triangle. He's looking like a whole new person after hitting the gym and going in for a hair transplant -- and tells TMZ he has 'LIB' to thank for pushing him out of his comfort zone.

Check out our chat with Jimmy -- he goes into the deets about what inspired him to focus on his physicality before his big 30th birthday ... shredding 30 pounds while packing on the muscle, and transforming his look with a hair transplant.

Jimmy says it himself -- his hair transplant is the most notable change. He reveals he thought about getting the procedure even before opening his heart up on reality TV, but says the nasty comments he got about his appearance was what gave him the motivation to do the thing.

Tatiana Schlossberg -- John F. Kennedy's granddaughter -- has terminal cancer ... and has about a year to live, according to her docs.

Tatiana, the 35-year-old daughter of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, revealed she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in an essay published by The New Yorker Saturday morning. Her form of leukemia has a rare mutation called Inversion 3, making it harder to treat.

She was diagnosed just hours after giving birth to her 2nd child in May 2024, when her doctor noticed her abnormally high white-blood-cell count. Instead of being discharged with her newborn daughter, she spent 5 weeks at Columbia Presbyterian receiving chemotherapy.

YouTuber and musician Brandon Buckingham has revealed he's been admitted to the ICU for multiple organ failure.

The 30-year-old social star shared the devastating news with fans on X Friday, writing ... "In the ICU, my heart is failing, my lungs are failing, my liver and kidneys are failing. Things are not looking good my friends. I love you guys."

Brandon had told fans Wednesday doctors thought he had tuberculosis, septic pneumonia, and/or liver failure ... and asked them to pray for him. He also shared a photo of himself looking frail with a nasal cannula -- tubing used to deliver oxygen to the nostrils.

The Trump Administration's overhaul of government departments hasn't been received well by certain groups ... including nurses, who are no longer considered to have obtained professional degrees.

Here's the deal ... the One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes provisions for eliminating the Grad PLUS program, which helps graduate and professional students cover their expenses, and caps Parent PLUS loans, according to Nurse.org, an industry news and career resources website.

The measures were implemented in an effort to reorganize the Repayment Assistance Plan, which includes caps for annual loans for graduate and professional students.

The Department of Education then decided to change what counts as a professional program -- which meant certain individuals wouldn't qualify for the $200,000 aggregate level for professional students.

Nurse practitioners -- among several other professions, including physical therapists -- are deemed not to have obtained professional degrees.

University of Pennsylvania Dean of Nursing Antonia Villarruel told Newsweek the new status is a "serious blow to the health of our nation."

The New York Yankees home jersey from Lou Gehrig's last dominant season as a big leaguer is on the auction block ... and it's expected to sell for a whopping $3-4 MILLION!

1937 was the last time Gehrig would play a season unaffected by ALS -- the progressive, neurological disease that ultimately took his life in 1941 -- and was he ever great.

The Iron Horse put up ridiculous numbers, blasting 37 home runs and driving in 159 runs, all while batting .351. Gehrig only struck out 49 times (for reference, last year's league leader struck out 221 times).

Liev Schreiber is out of the hospital and looking great in new pics ... marking his first public outing since his terrifying health scare.

ICYMI ... the 58-year-old actor underwent a battery of tests at a NYC hospital Monday. He was admitted on Sunday after suffering a massive headache, but since then, his rep told us he's been cleared to work.

He's also clear to run errands with his wife Taylor Neisen, it seems ... as our photogs snapped them in good spirits walking home, carrying shopping bags with their dog in tow.

Allison Mack told her fellow "Smallville" alum Michael Rosenbaum she thought about ending it all during NXIVM's downfall ... but hope -- and just plain old curiosity -- saved her.

As you know ... Allison was a high-ranking member of the sex cult NXIVM who recruited new members to join. Many of these recruits ended up being abused by the group's leader, Keith Raniere, who is serving a 120-year prison sentence after his 2018 arrest in Mexico.

In an interview on "Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum," Allison revealed she was hiding out in Mexico after Keith's arrest when the dark thoughts crept in.

Health scare for Liev Schreiber ... he's hospitalized in New York City, where he's going through a battery of tests.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … the "Ray Donovan" star had a massive headache Sunday and he called his doctor, who told him to immediately go to a hospital.

We're told 58-year-old Liev followed his doctor's advice and stayed overnight Sunday at a NYC hospital ... and today, doctors have been running tests on him.

It's unclear what is ailing Liev -- our sources say doctors don't know the nature of the problem -- but we're told Liev is able to speak and walk without any issues and has the full use of his limbs.

Sydney Hardeman -- the viral Beyoncé fan who recently took her own life -- had realized her dream of becoming a pilot ... and she worried being too open about mental health struggles could doom her career, TMZ has learned.

As we reported ... Sydney died by suicide on November 8 at age 25. She was engaged and set to be married this upcoming April ... and had reached viral fame for her reaction to Beyoncé's 2018 Coachella set.

Jamie, Sydney Hardeman’s mother, tells TMZ … her daughter was concerned about seeking help … because being so open about her situation might have ruined her career.

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 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'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'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.