Celebrity Health

Jaden Ivey isn't going into hiding after getting cut from the Chicago Bulls -- he spoke at length on several topics Tuesday night ... claiming he never engaged in conduct "detrimental" to the team, while also opening up on his past struggles with mental health.

Ivey -- who sparked controversy for his social media videos opposing NBA Pride Night events this week -- joined the "PinPoint Podcast" just over 24 hours after he lost his job.

Ivey stated his beliefs are rooted in his religion ... and God has helped him through some of his biggest challenges ... like when he contemplated taking his own life.

"I've almost committed suicide multiple times, and I’m not ashamed to say it," Ivey said. "I’m not ashamed because God was merciful to keep me here."

Grammy-winning producer Sidney "Omen" Brown -- who worked with artists like Drake, Beyoncé, Lil Wayne and more -- passed away last year ... and now his cause of death has been released.

According to the medical examiner, Brown passed away from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The manner of death was determined as natural.

The disease -- otherwise known as ASCVD -- is caused by plaque buildup in your arteries.

Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to a NYC hospital Tuesday night ... after falling "very ill" during her Broadway show, "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."

A rep for the singer and actress tells TMZ ... “During Tuesday night’s production, Megan started feeling very ill and was promptly transported to a local hospital, where her symptoms are currently being evaluated. We will share additional updates as more information becomes available.”

No additional info was offered ... but hairstylist Kellon Deryck asked people for prayers on X.

The superstar made her Broadway debut in the show last week ... in the role of The Zidler at New York’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

Tiger Woods just broke his silence following his DUI arrest ... saying he is seeking treatment.

"I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today," the 50-year-old golf superstar said on X minutes ago.

"I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery."

LeAnn Rimes' orgasmic reaction to having her jaw released is totally normal ... so says the dude whose fingers were deep in her mouth.

Garry Lineham -- the internet personality and founder of Human Garage -- talked to us about the treatment Rimes shared to social media Monday ... which left her sobbing after Lineham knocked out the tension in her jaw.

Lineham tells us Rimes' reaction -- while the subject of more than a few wisecracks online -- is super normal ... the release of trauma sometimes makes people act exactly like her, bawling their eyes out in relief.

Actor-comedian Alex Duong's death is putting a lot of emotional and financial stress on his family ... TMZ has learned. But loved ones are rallying around them.

Duong's very close friend and GoFundMe operator Hilarie Steele tells TMZ ... the mounting medical bills from Alex's cancer treatment could add up to $500K or even $1 million ... putting a lot of pressure on his wife, Christina.

Celine Dion broke some big news Monday to mark her 58th birthday ... she's officially returning to the stage in Paris, France, after being sidelined for years while battling stiff person syndrome.

The legendary singer made the stunning announcement in an Instagram video, revealing that she's going to perform 10 shows over several weeks at Paris La Défense Arena beginning in September. Celine said she can't wait to get back on stage, noting that she's feeling "strong" and "excited," but also a "little nervous."

Celine kicked off her video announcement by giving her gazillion fans a health update, saying she's singing and dancing again and doing just great.

HBO Max dropped a new trailer for season 3 of "Euphoria," giving fans a glimpse at Eric Dane's final TV role before he passed.

The actor died last month after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- more commonly known as ALS.

He had filmed his scenes for the upcoming installment of the HBO hit series prior to his passing ... and the new promo includes the first look at his final TV acting appearance.

In the clip, we see his character -- Cal Jacobs -- reunite with Hunter Schafer's character Jules.

Uh... I'll have what she's having. LeAnn Rimes got a deep jaw release that sent her to pure ecstasy ... according to a video posted on socials.

In the clip, LeAnn lies on her back while influencer Garry Lineham -- who calls himself an "expert in human programming" -- works the inside of LeAnn's jaw ... HARD. LeAnn moans with Garry's finger deep in her mouth until he apparently unlocks something in her that causes her to sob uncontrollably.

Sophie Turner won't be raiding any tombs for a little while -- her upcoming "Tomb Raider" series has been halted because the actress is injured.

In a statement to Deadline, an Amazon MGM Studios spokesperson said Sophie recently suffered a "minor injury" saying ... "As a precaution, production has briefly paused to allow her time to recover. We look forward to resuming production as soon as possible."

Sources say the delay is set to last at least two weeks, according to Deadline. Sophie has been doing some of her own stunts while filming the highly anticipated series ... but it's unclear if her injury happened on set or is unrelated.

MMA fighter Maycee Barber got choked up talking about her knockout loss over the weekend, saying she looked dead lying there on the canvas.

Barber posted a video on X after she was savagely beaten by her opponent, Alexa Grasso, during their UFC flyweight matchup in Seattle on Saturday night.

In the first round, Grasso landed a hard left to the face, dropping Barber like a sack of potatoes before finishing her off by choking her out. Barber was left lying limp on the canvas with a blank stare in her eyes. Grasso was announced the winner of the fight.

Beloved comedian and actor Alex Duong -- who appeared on "Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle" and "Blue Bloods" -- has died after a year-long bout with cancer, TMZ has learned.

Hilarie Steele, a very close friend of the family who was there when he died, tells TMZ ... Alex went into septic shock Friday night and passed away at 11 AM Saturday at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California, surrounded by family and friends.

Last year, Alex was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma -- a rare and aggressive cancer -- after experiencing headaches behind his eye. After a biopsy was performed, the tumor was labeled as extremely aggressive, and Alex ended up with an eye patch and rounds of treatment.

7:15 AM PT Tuesday -- TMZ Sports obtained the arrest affidavit that shows Tiger Woods had two loose hydrocodone pills in his pocket at the time of his DUI arrest and stumbled through his field sobriety test.

2:05 PM PT -- Tiger Woods was arrested in Jupiter, FL, after speeding down a street, clipping a car, and rolling his Land Rover over ... according to law enforcement

2:00 PM PT -- The Martin County Sheriff's Office is holding a news conference to address the crash ... and we'll be streaming the whole thing live.

Tiger Woods was involved in a terrifying car crash in Florida on Friday -- this according to local law enforcement.

Details surrounding what caused the accident have not been released at this time. We're making calls.

An eyewitness tells TMZ Sports it appears two cars were involved ... and it didn't look as if anyone was seriously injured. Tiger's Range Rover rolled over on the driver's side, but another witness says Tiger was walking around, and appeared to be okay.

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Opening Day game was an emotional one for the Vesia family ... with Alex's wife sharing a heartbreaking post about their late daughter.

Kayla Vesia was present at Dodger Stadium as the back-to-back World Series champions took on the Arizona Diamondbacks ... and she admitted it was "a very bittersweet" start to the season.

"What I would give to have my Sterling girl here, carrying her in my heart always," she said.

The world continues to mourn the loss of Chuck Norris ... including his friend, actor, martial artist, and Tae Bo creator Billy Blanks, who told TMZ Sports the legendary figure played a major role in shaping him as a person.

We caught up with Blanks at LAX this week ahead of his induction into the MMA Hall of Fame -- an honor he says means a lot, especially since Norris is also enshrined.

That's when Billy became emotional while talking about his friend Chuck, who passed away last week at the age of 86.

OJ da Juiceman's reps are rushing to his defense after what they say was an unjust arrest ... which led to a "serious medical emergency."

OJ's management tells TMZ ... "While in custody, OJ suffered a serious medical episode related to his Type 1 diabetes on March 21 and required emergency treatment at Grady Memorial Hospital. His health and safety should never have been put at risk in this way."

As we reported ... the trap rapper was arrested March 15 by the Georgia State Patrol and slapped with 10 charges ... after a trooper claimed OJ passed him on the interstate and pointed a gun at him multiple times.