'The View's Alyssa Farah Griffin Newborn Had Major Surgery, ICU Stay
Health scare for "The View" host Alyssa Farah Griffin's family ... she says her 2-month-old child ended up in the ICU needing a major surgical procedure.
The daytime host revealed her baby's health emergency Monday on "The View" podcast ... saying her son needed a "major operation" and spent the weekend in the intensive care unit.
Alyssa says she and her husband, Justin Griffin, were by their son's side as he went under the knife ... and it sounds like the recovery is going well.
Lawrence Taylor Discharged From Hospital ... Recovering From Pancreatitis At Home
Good news on the Lawrence Taylor health front ... the N.Y. Giants legend has been released from the hospital, and is continuing to recover from pancreatitis at home.
TMZ Sports has learned that LT was discharged late last week ... and we're told the Hall of Famer is feeling much better!
We broke the story ... Taylor, 67, was hospitalized in New Jersey on April 23. We later learned LT was dealing with pancreatitis.
Dolly Parton Cancels Vegas Shows to Recover ... 9 to 5 Can Wait
Dolly Parton's Vegas comeback is hitting the brakes again ... 'cause the country queen says her body still needs more time in the shop.
Dolly shared a video on Instagram on Monday ... telling fans she's improving and "responding really well to meds and treatments" ... but she's not quite ready to hit the stage in Las Vegas just yet. Her residency was previously pushed from December 2025 to September 2026 amid health issues.
Watch the clip ... in classic Dolly fashion, she kept things funny while explaining the situation ... saying some of the meds make her "swimmy headed," and she can’t exactly be dizzy while carrying banjos and guitars in 5-inch heels, rocking rhinestones, big hair and an even bigger personality.
'Jersey Shore's Ronnie Ortiz-Magro My Face Works, But My Heart Doesn't ... Breaks Silence After Recent Concerning Incidents
"Jersey Shore" star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is breaking his silence after raising alarms with a string of concerning behavior.
In a series of Instagram story posts Monday morning, Ronnie first shared the statement, "High functioning depression is waking up each day with a face that works but a heart that doesn’t, doing everything you’re supposed to do while feeling nothing inside, and most days it’s like being trapped in your own life, forced to keep moving even when every part of you wants to stop."
He then shared a post raising awareness of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, and later, an interview of NBA player Kyrie Irving declaring, "It’s okay to be human. Like, I don’t have to be perfect for anyone here nor do I have to be perfect for the public. So I’m not here to dispel any perception. I’m just here to be myself."
Rudy Giuliani Rushed to Hospital in Critical Condition, Spokesperson Says
Rudy Giuliani has been rushed to the hospital in critical condition ... his spokesperson announced in a statement Sunday.
Ted Goodman announced the news on X ... noting the former New York City mayor is in critical, but stable, condition in a Florida medical center.
Mayor Rudy Giuliani is currently in the hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition. Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he's fighting with that same level of strength as we speak.
We do ask that you… @TedCGoodman
Giuliani is a fighter, Goodman says, who has faced all of life's challenges -- including this one -- with strength.
Zayn Malik Cancels U.S. Tour After Hospitalization
Zayn Malik is shifting his schedule in a big way after his recent hospitalization ... he's canceled his U.S. tour.
The One Direction alum took to Instagram to share that he's seriously scaled back the "Konnakol Tour" -- going from 32 shows to just 9.
He didn't specify why, exactly ... just noted that he had to take a look at his schedule and cut a bunch of concerts.
Courtney Stodden 'Bend and Snap' Led to Busted Head!!!
Courtney Stodden has a warning for people wanting to try Elle Woods' signature bend and snap move -- don't do it, or you might end up with a bloody head wound like hers!
The media personality and model hopped on Instagram late Thursday night to warn fans about the move after she dropped her phone and slammed her head into the edge of a counter while trying to pick it up. She says she hit the counter so hard, she split her head right open.
She posted the video after the incident ... clearly upset as dried blood was visible on her head and chest.
Samuel Monroe Jr. Kidneys Shutting Down as Health Rapidly Declines
"Menace II Society" actor Samuel Monroe Jr.'s failing health has taken another devastating downturn ... as he's already fighting for his life.
Shawna Stewart, Samuel's wife, tells TMZ ... Sam's kidneys are now failing ... and in addition to life support, he's been placed on dialysis. The family was given this prognosis just a day after the actor was also diagnosed with MRSA pneumonia -- a severe and fast-moving lung infection.
The actor has been hospitalized in L.A., on life support now for more than a week ... after he was initially admitted for meningitis, which the family says he had been fighting for more than a year -- after numerous misdiagnoses.
'Mission: Impossible' Ving Rhames Collapses Inside L.A. Restaurant
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5:39 PM PT -- Ving's rep tells TMZ ... he's been released from the hospital and is heading home. We're told he feels fine and was making jokes leaving the hospital.
“Mission: Impossible” star Ving Rhames suffered a medical scare -- collapsing inside a Los Angeles restaurant ... TMZ has learned.
A diner at the scene tells TMZ ... Rhames was eating with his family on Wednesday when he collapsed at his table.
We’re told the 66-year-old appeared to be in and out of consciousness -- and paramedics rushed him to the hospital.
Sinbad I'm Going Back on Stage ... Its Been a Long Road to Recovery!!!
It's been more than five years since the iconic comic-actor Sinbad has done a stand-up show due to a severe stroke ... but that's all going to change tonight.
Sinbad just posted a message to Instagram ... and as you can see, he's ready to make his big comeback -- and obviously has plenty he wants to talk about.
Sinbad says his daughter and fellow comic Paige Adkins will join him ... along with his longtime opener Chase Anthony, at The Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena. And he makes it clear ... "This is just the beginning."
'Menace II Society' More Bad News for Samuel Monroe Jr. ... Actor on Life Support
Samuel Monroe Jr. -- best known for his role in the '90s classic film "Menace II Society" -- is currently on life support in an L.A. hospital ... and his family was just given a disheartening update.
Shawna Stewart, Samuel's wife, tells TMZ ... in addition to battling meningitis, doctors on Tuesday diagnosed the 52-year-old with MRSA pneumonia -- a severe and fast-moving lung infection.
Samuel has been put on additional antibiotics ... but Shawna tells us there is not much else that can be done for the moment, as far as treatment goes.
Kirsten Storms Claims She Called Cops Over Hacking ... Months After Ex Granted Protective Order
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Actress Kirsten Storms claimed she called police to report alleged hacking of her phone -- months after her ex-husband Brandon Barash was granted a protective order against her ... TMZ has learned.
On April 9, the actress posted an odd Instagram video captioned, "Update on cellphone hacking situation, apt break-in and investigation by Franklin PD."
Kirsten said she had been MIA from Instagram for weeks due to the alleged drama. She said her devices had been hacked while she lived at an apartment building in Tennessee.
Sam Neill Life Finds A Way ... Cancer-Free After Chemo Stopped Working
Sam Neill says cutting-edge technology has saved his life ... because he's cancer-free now, even though chemotherapy stopped working for him.
The actor opened up about the new treatment during an interview with 7News, an Australian outlet, Sunday ... explaining he'd been living with a type of lymphoma for about five years -- and, he was in chemotherapy to help keep him alive, a "miserable" experience.
Then, Neill says the chemo stopped working at some point ... and, he felt he was "on the way out" -- before he opted for a new a treatment, CAR T-cell therapy, to genetically modify blood cells, and he's now free from cancer.
Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. Mystery Ailment Prompted Weeks of Missed Votes
Representative Thomas Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for almost 2 months and no one knew why ... until now.
On Monday -- after weeks of missed votes -- the Congressman from New Jersey posted on X that he's been having a "personal medical issue" ... but didn't go into specifics.
He did say he's expected to bounce back from the mysterious ailment, writing ... "My doctors continue to assure me that my recovery will be complete and that I will be back to the job I love very soon. I expect to return to a full schedule and be at 100 percent."
'Menace II Society' Actor GoFundMe Started for Ailing Samuel Monroe Jr.
Samuel Monroe Jr. -- best known for his role in the '90s classic film "Menace II Society" -- is fighting for his life in the hospital ... and his family is asking for help with his mounting medical bills.
TMZ reported earlier today ... the actor has been on life support in a SoCal hospital for the past three days -- and he's battling meningitis. As for the prognosis, we're told it's unclear.
Shawna Stewart, Samuel's wife, tells TMZ ... the family has created a GoFundMe as his substantial medical bills pile up ... and they hope fans will help, no matter the amount they can spare.
'Menace II Society' Actor Samuel Monroe Jr. Fighting For His Life in Hospital
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12:51 PM PT -- The family of Samuel Monroe Jr. has posted a GoFundMe to help with his considerable medical bills. The post says in part ... "Every donation, no matter the size, will help ease the burden on Samuel’s family and ensure that Kingston and Brooklynn have the support they need while their father fights for his life."
Samuel Monroe Jr., best known for his work in the '90s classic film "Menace II Society," has been hospitalized ... and the situation is serious.
Family tells TMZ ... the actor is on life support in a SoCal hospital for the past three days -- and he's battling meningitis. As for the prognosis, we're told it's unclear, and the family is getting daily updates.
Samuel's mother posted about the situation on Facebook, saying in part ... "God don’t make no mistakes, but he is gracious, and I am humbly asking for his mercy and grace for Sam. I love you, son, to the moon and back 100 times."