Ex-Duke Hoops Star Kyle Singler Sends Coach K Disturbing Messages

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Kyle Singler is raising serious alarms after the former NBA player and Duke basketball star posted a series of unhinged videos to Instagram ... targeting his iconic college coach.

Check out the troubling posts ... a disheveled and rambling Singler is wandering around his place ... saying he has nothing to his name -- and claims he was brushed off when he reached out to Mike Krzyzewski.

In one of the three posts -- there are four total, but two are the same -- Singler says Coach K "set me up," and when he reached out for help, he was "benched."

Zac Woodworth 'Love Island' Star Hospitalized

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"Love Island USA" star Zac Woodworth has been hospitalized for an unknown condition.

The reality star posted a video on his Instagram Story Tuesday, showing him lying on a hospital bed with two male pals sitting in his room. He had a monitor on his chest, but did not divulge details about his health.

TMZ has reached out to him for comment ... so far, no word back.

Busy Philipps Rare Brain Tumor Required Multiple Surgeries

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Busy Philipps says she had to go under the knife twice to remove a rare brain tumor ... a shocking health crisis she's revealing for the first time.

The actress was diagnosed in February with the malignant tumor ... and had it removed just weeks before she was set to begin filming her new CBS show "Cupertino," she told PEOPLE.

Busy says she had no obvious symptoms -- such as seizures -- but she went in for a full MRI to get checked out for good measure and discovered the tumor.

And, get this ... Busy says she only went for the screening after seeing someone recommend it on Instagram.

Country Star Dolly Parton Cause of Death Revealed

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Dolly Parton died following a brief battle with cancer ... TMZ has confirmed.

Parton’s reps said in a statement to TMZ ... she was surrounded by loved ones at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville when she died.

Her reps say Dolly spent her life bringing "joy, laughter, hope and integrity" to everything she touched, and point to her enormous generosity through Imagination Library and her support of medical research.

They add her unconditional love for others was the driving force behind the lasting impact she leaves behind.

The icon died Tuesday at 80 ... and the news hit especially hard because, as TMZ reported, her death was sudden even for loved ones who knew she'd been dealing with health issues.

Dolly Parton's Death Came as Sudden Shock to Those Close to Her ... Despite Known Health Issues

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Dolly Parton's death came as a sudden and unexpected shock to those closest to her ... even though people in her inner circle knew she had been sick ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... when loved ones learned Dolly had been hospitalized last week and wasn't doing well, they began rushing to Nashville to be by her side.

We're told they did not expect she would die during this hospital stay, believing she would recover and be released as she had following past health setbacks.

'Menace II Society' Sam Monroe Jr. Wife Blasts Mother In-Law ... Over Conservatorship Bid

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The wife of actor Samuel Monroe Jr. is livid that his mother is apparently trying to get the court to cut her out of the picture while he's debilitated in the hospital ... and she says she's ready to go to war.

Shawna Stewart tells TMZ she believes Joyce Patton's petition asking to establish a conservatorship for her son is financially motivated -- and not about Sam's well-being.

The actor's wife says Sam made it clear he wanted her in charge of his money and medical decisions ... and not his mother.

As for Joyce questioning whether the couple is legally married ... Shawna won't share proof with TMZ -- but says his mom is in for a surprise.

Perez Hilton Injuries From Mental Health Crisis More Severe Than Cuts

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Perez Hilton suffered multiple broken bones that resulted from falling the night of his mental health crisis, his brother-in-law revealed.

"The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker" just dropped a new episode ... and the updates on Perez's condition are pretty shocking.

Perez's brother-in-law Tom says the celebrity blogger is still being treated for his physical injuries -- which includes cuts ... and numerous broken bones he got from falling multiple times that horrifying night.

'Menace II Society' Sam Monroe Jr. Mom Asks Court For Conservatorship ... Says 'Wife' Hasn't Shown Proof They're Married

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The mother of Samuel Monroe Jr. -- the actor who has been hospitalized in Los Angeles on life support for months -- says he's been living with her for years ... and she's now asking a judge to put her in charge of his decisions ... instead of the woman who says she's his wife.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ ... Joyce Patton filed a petition asking to establish a conservatorship for her son ... questioning whether he was ever legally married to his children's mother, Shawna Stewart.

Joyce also claims ... Sam has not lived with Shawna in more than 15 years -- and says for the past four years, he has been living with her.

Quality Control's Pierre 'P' Thomas On the Mend After Heart Attack

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Quality Control Music cofounder Pierre "P" Thomas -- who helped build the careers of stars including Migos, Lil Baby and City Girls -- is still recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack ... but we're told his health is improving.

A source familiar with the situation tells TMZ ... P is still recovering at a Las Vegas hospital, where his health continues to improve.

As we reported ... P was hospitalized Friday after suffering a heart attack and was being treated in the ICU.

James Lew Iconic Hollywood Stuntman Dead at 73

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James Lew, the Hollywood stuntman and martial artist who appeared in dozens and dozens of action and kung fu films over his career, is dead ... TMZ has learned.

His wife, Jordanna, tells TMZ ... James died Sunday in Los Angeles.

We're told he was battling unspecified health issues ... and his cause of death was not disclosed.

James did fight stunts in several classic flicks, including "Big Trouble in Little China," "Rush Hour," "Action Jackson," "Time Cop," "Lethal Weapon 4" and "Star Trek."

Simon Cowell Missing 'AGT' For Weeks ... Due to Routine Surgery

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Simon Cowell is going to be missing from "America's Got Talent" for the next couple of weeks while he undergoes a routine procedure related to his back ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Cowell is scheduled to have back surgery soon, and the procedure will force him to sit out several weeks of the hit NBC show.

We're told this is a routine procedure and there is no indication of a new major health crisis. Cowell has a history of back issues following a serious electric-bike accident in 2020 that required surgery.

Bret Michaels Comeback Show Was Too Much Too Soon

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Bret Michaels says his body may be forcing him to slow down ... but his mind is still very much onstage.

The Poison frontman gave fans a fresh health update Sunday after canceling the rest of his 2026 tour ... saying he's been working closely with doctors and physical therapists following his attempted comeback Friday in Sugar Hill, Georgia.

Bret says he thought he could power through his recent health issues ... but admits he didn't fully account for the Atlanta heat, a coast-to-coast flight and new medication adjustments.

Hayden Panettiere Had Been Taken Away on Gurney in Recent Years L.A. Neighbor Says

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A neighbor of Hayden Panettiere says she witnessed the late actress being taken from her West Hollywood apartment on a gurney by firefighters on two occasions during her troubled relationship with Brian Hickerson.

Mia Terrazas says she saw the incidents in July 2023 and January 2024, claiming Hayden appeared to have bruises and red marks while Brian was nearby both times, during an interview with Page Six.

The worried neighbor said she asked Hayden if she was OK during the first incident and the actress allegedly replied, "Yes." Mia told the outlet “It appeared that she had been beaten up. It wasn’t apparent to me that it could have been anything else" -- adding Hayden allegedly frequently appeared “battered.”

Jay Leno To New Hampshire Recognize My Wife's Conservatorship ... We Have Property To Sell!!!

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Jay Leno wants courts in New Hampshire to recognize his wife's conservatorship in California so he can sell one of their New England properties ... TMZ has learned.

Jay says he's planning to sell some real estate he and his wife, Mavis, own in the Granite State ... hence the reason for the filing.

TMZ obtained court docs filed earlier this month, where the comedian tells the court he wants to sell "certain real estate located in New Hampshire" that they hold as community property.

Dolly Parton Dealing with 'Some Health Issues' ... But Still a Workin' Gal!

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8/25/2026 10:53 AM PT -- Dolly Parton, the legendary singer, songwriter and actress has died.

Dolly Parton is sharing an update on her well-being as she continues to work through some "health issues."

The country superstar told PEOPLE Friday she's "dealing with some health issues" that she ignored while her late husband, Carl Thomas Dean, was ill. He died in March 2025 at the age of 82.

Dolly noted she's "been through hard times" with her health before ... and she's still working plenty while "healin'."

Quality Control's Pierre 'P' Thomas In ICU After Heart Attack

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10:46 AM -- Quality Control Music says Pierre "P" Thomas "is alive and currently receiving medical care."

The label asks "that everyone keep P and his family in their thoughts and prayers and respectfully give them the privacy and space they need during this time."

QC adds ... "We deeply appreciate everyone's concern, support, prayers, and loving energy right now."

Pierre "P" Thomas, the Quality Control Music cofounder who helped build the careers of stars including Migos, Lil Baby and City Girls, is currently hospitalized after suffering a heart attack ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... P is under doctors' care at a Las Vegas hospital, where we're told he's in the ICU.

We're told family members are with him and consulting with doctors on next steps.

P cofounded Quality Control Music with Kevin "Coach K" Lee in 2013, helping turn the label into a hip-hop powerhouse.

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