Aaron Rodgers I Feel Guilty About Wilson Benching ... I Should've Been Playing!!!
Aaron Rodgers feels badly about how things played out for benched backup Zach Wilson ... admitting he's "disappointed and sad" the young quarterback didn't get to sit back and learn from him this season.
The former No. 2 overall pick recently lost his starting gig to Tim Boyle after struggling to find a rhythm as Rodgers recovers from his Achilles injury ... and during the four-time MVP's appearance on the "Pat McAfee Show," he said he has guilt about the situation.
"I feel for Zach, I love Zach." Rodgers said. "Zach's such a great kid and I do think he still has a bright future in the league."
NY Jets Bench QB Zach Wilson After Another Bad Loss, Will Start Tim Boyle
Rodgers believes it's more fair to throw blame on the whole team than just on Zach ... but ultimately, it was time to find a spark on offense.
"This is disappointing, I have some personal guilt around the whole thing," he added. "I mean, I'm pissed I wasn't able to play and frustrated that if I was out there, and I feel like I'd be playing well, there would be obviously different narratives around our team and Zach would have the opportunity to learn and grow and see what it looks like without the pressure on and being able to sit in those meetings and go through the season and just kind of watch me and my process."
Rodgers said the team will continue to support both Zach and Tim moving forward ... but reiterated it's not all Wilson's fault the team is sitting at 4-6.
As for his own recovery, Rodgers said things continue to go well as he runs more on the treadmill ... but he still doesn't have a set return date just yet.
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'Teen Mom' Jenelle Evans Son in Hospital, Under CPS Care ... After Running Away Again
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The teenage son of "Teen Mom" star Jenelle Evans is hospitalized after running away once again, and this time Child Protective Services is taking custody of Jace ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell us, Jenelle's 14-year-old son ran away from his grandmother's home Saturday, and wasn't found until 11:45 PM Sunday. Jace had previously run away from Jenelle's home several times and was placed under the care of Jenelle's mom, Barbara.
Our sources say Jace is now in a hospital, and CPS will place him in foster care as he's run away so many times.
Our sources say Jace, was recently busted for vaping at his school ... and when grandma found out, she took away his phone. We're told Barbara had been advised by Jenelle, CPS and the foster care team not to give Jace a phone in the first place, but she thought he could handle it.
When Barbara took the phone away as punishment, we're told Jace split, prompting this latest search for the teen.
Running away has become a trend with Jace ... as we've reported, this is at least the fourth time he's run away from home ... including the time in September when he slipped out a window on the same day Jenelle's husband, David Eason, is accused of roughing him up.
Remember ... Jace spent most of his childhood in Barbara's care, but Jenelle regained custody earlier this year, only for him to run away from home a bunch of times, and end up at Barbara's house again.
As we told you a couple weeks ago, Jace is keeping his distance from Jenelle and David.
Our sources say CPS officials are exasperated by the case -- they're worried about Jace, but at this stage, if he gets in any more trouble, he could end up in a juvenile detention facility.
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Estrella de "Teen Mom" Su hijo está en el hospital y bajo cuidado de protección infantil
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El hijo adolescente de la estrella de "Teen Mom", Jenelle Evans, se encuentra hospitalizado después de huir nuevamente y esta vez los Servicios de Protección Infantil (CPS) están tomando la custodia de Jace, según ha indagado TMZ.
Fuentes con conocimiento directo nos dicen que el hijo de 14 años de Jenelle se escapó de la casa de su abuela el sábado y no fue encontrado hasta las 11:45 PM del domingo. Jace ya se había escapado de la casa de Jenelle varias veces y fue puesto bajo el cuidado de su madre, Barbara.
Nuestras fuentes dicen que ahora Jace está en un hospital y los servicios de protección infantil lo colocarán al cuidado de un tercero, luego de haberse escapado tantas veces.
Nuestras fuentes dicen que Jace fue arrestado recientemente por fumar a través de un vaporizador en su escuela y cuando la abuela se enteró, le quitó su teléfono. Nos cuentan que Barbara había sido aconsejada por Jenelle, los servicios de protección social y el equipo de cuidado de crianza, que no le dieran un teléfono a Jace en primera instancia, pero ella pensó que podía manejarlo.
Cuando le quitó el teléfono como castigo, Jace se separó, lo que provocó esta última fuga y la posterior búsqueda del adolescente.
Huir se ha convertido en una tendencia para el chico, como hemos informado, esta es al menos la cuarta vez que lo hace, incluyendo la vez una en septiembre cuando se deslizó por una ventana el mismo día en que el marido de Jenelle, David Eason, fue acusado de maltratarlo.
Recuerden, Jace pasó la mayor parte de su infancia al cuidado de Barbara, pero Jenelle recuperó la custodia a principios de este año. Desde entonces se ha escapado un montón de veces, lo que llevó a que terminara en la casa de Barbara de nuevo.
Como ya les contamos hace un par de semanas, Jace está manteniendo la distancia con Jenelle y David.
Nuestras fuentes dicen que los funcionarios de CPS están exasperados por el caso, preocupados por Jace, pero en esta etapa, si se mete en más problemas, podría terminar en una correccional de menores.
L.A. Lakers Fan Injures Himself At Game ... Grasps At Leg During Shooting Contest
An L.A. Lakers fan not only lost out on $55,000 during a shooting contest at Sunday's game ... he also might have seriously injured his leg in the process.
The wild scene happened during a break in the action at Crytpo.com Arena ... when Lakers officials set up a game where a fan named Anthony could've scored a ton of cash if he hit a half-court shot.
Anthony initially seemed super confident he'd get the job done ... telling an in-arena host, "This is what I do."
No way this Lakers fan injured himself on the halfcourt shot 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/hhWz6Wxy8y
— KingCharge (@KingCharge) November 20, 2023 @KingCharge
A short time later, however, everyone in the building quickly learned this is not what Anthony does.
Check out footage from the contest ... as Anthony released the ball, he somehow hurt his left leg -- and he was hurting so much, he ultimately crumpled to the floor.
While the in-arena host attempted to get him to come back to make another attempt at earning money ... Anthony was in simply too much pain to continue.
"Let's put our hands together for the attempt," the host said as officials walked Anthony off the court.
It's unclear how badly the fan was injured ... although he at least got to go home somewhat happy -- as his team was able to finish off the Rockets, 105-104, later in the evening.
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Bronny James Warms Up Before USC Game ... LeBron Says Return Near
Bronny James got to warm up with his USC teammates for the first time this season before their game on Sunday night ... and LeBron James said afterward his son is "almost" ready for a full return to the court.
The younger James got in some jump shots and dribbling work as fans filled the Galen Center just prior to the Trojans' tilt with Brown ... his first legitimate pregame action with his team since he suffered cardiac arrest during a workout in July.
Bronny James out warming up pregame for USC hoops before tonight’s game against Brown. Kobe Johnson and Boogie Ellis, who both missed last game v. UCI, are also warming up. pic.twitter.com/i8s2IEuT4m
— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) November 20, 2023 @bylucaevans
The 19-year-old looked great ... showing no signs of issues -- this despite needing surgery to fix a congenital heart defect just a few months ago.
Following the USC game, Bronny headed over to Crypto.com Arena to watch LeBron play against the Rockets ... and after Dad took care of business vs. Houston -- he gushed about all the progress Bronny has made since his medical emergency.
"Today's game was the first game he got an opportunity to warm up with his team," LeBron said with a smile. "He's almost there."
LeBron added that seeing Bronny courtside gave him a little extra juice in the Lakers' 105-104 win over the Rockets.
Trojans head coach Andy Enfield, meanwhile, said Sunday night it was "great" seeing Bronny warm up ... though there's still no set timetable for a return to action.
"We’re going to patient," he said, "and go through the process."
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Clipper Darrell Still Reeling From Knockout Punch ... Suffering Headaches, Dizziness
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Clipper Darrell says the punch that sent him crashing to the ground following a game in L.A. last year is still causing him issues ... and they're so bad, he tells TMZ Sports they're currently preventing him from going to see his beloved team in person this year.
The Clippers superfan -- real name Darrell Bailey -- suffered the initial injury back on Dec. 12, 2022 ... after a security guard tagged him on the chin following a dispute in the bowels of Crypto.com Arena.
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Darrell says despite having 11 months to recover ... he's still not doing so hot, telling us, "I'm still in therapy."
CD says frequent headaches and dizziness are commonplace for him still ... adding that he'll never "tease another player in life" over concussions due to the horrible experience he's having with the one he sustained.
"The headaches and the dizziness is still there," he said.
Darrell, though, remains a monster Clippers fan despite it all ... recently telling us he expects James Harden to gel with the rest of the squad soon -- and end up as a top-three seed in the playoffs.
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CLIPPER DARRELL TODAVÍA SE TAMBALEA POR EL GOLPE DE GRACIA
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Clipper Darrell dice que el puñetazo que le envió a estrellarse contra el suelo después de un partido en Los Ángeles el año pasado todavía le está causando problemas. Le comentó a TMZ Sports que actualmente le están impidiendo ir a ver a su amado equipo en persona este año.
El superfan de los Clippers cuyo nombre real es Darrell Bailey, sufrió la lesión inicial el 12 de diciembre de 2022, luego de que un guardia de seguridad lo golpeó en la barbilla después de una disputa en el Crypto.com Arena.
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Darrell dice que a pesar haberse recuperado durante 11 meses, todavía no está bien: "Todavía estoy en terapia".
Dice que los dolores de cabeza son frecuentes y los mareos son habituales, añadiendo que nunca "se burlará de otro jugador en la vida". Tiene algunas conmociones cerebrales debido a la horrible experiencia que sufrió.
"Los dolores de cabeza y los mareos siguen ahí", dijo.
Sin embargo, Darrell sigue siendo un fanático de los Clippers a pesar de todo. Recientemente nos dijo que espera que James Harden se una al resto del equipo pronto y termine como uno de los tres primeros en los playoffs.
Rosalynn Carter Former First Lady Dead at 96 ... Days After Entering Hospice
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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter -- who'd long been married to former President Jimmy Carter -- has died ... according to the family's foundation.
The Carter Center broke the news Sunday, writing ... "Our co-founder, former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia." In a lengthier statement, they went on to explain that she passed peacefully at home with her family by her side.
Our co-founder, former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia.
— The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) November 19, 2023 @CarterCenter
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The news comes just a couple days after Rosalynn entered hospice care -- which her husband had actually entered as well earlier this year. She'd also recently been diagnosed with dementia.
Rosalynn served the country well while Pres. Carter was in the White House in the '70s -- and her legacy stands as someone with astute political intuition ... not to mention fine work for the American people while in office, especially in regard to mental health awareness.
By most accounts, she was one of the modern First Ladies to truly step into a public role and help shape an administration -- something all First Ladies have continued since.
Of course, her and Jimmy's humanitarian work post-presidency has been widely praised as well -- she and her hubby were the longest married presidential couple in U.S. history.
She's survived by President Carter, their four children and her grandchildren. Rosalynn was 96.
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Suzanne Shepherd 'Sopranos' Actress Dead at 89
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Suzanne Shepherd, who had key roles in "The Sopranos" and "Goodfellas," has passed away ... according to her family.
Suzanne's daughter, Kate Shepherd, tells TMZ ... her mother passed away in her sleep Friday morning. She says cause of death has not been determined yet, but she says Suzanne was suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... and she had grown much weaker in recent days.
Suzanne appeared in 20 episodes of "The Sopranos" as Mary DeAngelis ... the mother of Edie Falco's character Carmela Soprano. She had a similar role in the classic, "Goodfellas" ... playing mother to Lorraine Bracco's Karen Hill.
Suzanne was also in other hit films, like "Uncle Buck," "Requiem for a Dream," "Working Girl" and "Mystic Pizza" ... and she was also on the CBS TV series, "Blue Bloods."
Aside from her impressive acting career, Suzanne was a beloved acting coach and also directed regional theater productions around the world.
She is survived by Kate, son-in-law Miles, daughter-in-law Joyce and granddaughter Isabelle.
Suzanne was 89.
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PETER SPELLOS ESTRELLA DE "TRANSFORMERS" FALLECIDO A LOS 69 AÑOS
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El veterano actor Peter Spellos, que protagonizó la serie de televisión "American Dreams" y una serie de animación "Transformers" ha muerto después de luchar contra el cáncer de páncreas, TMZ ha aprendido.
Peter falleció la madrugada del domingo mientras se encontraba en el Franciscan Hospice House de Indianápolis, según su amiga y estudiante de interpretación, Jennifer Smith.
Jennifer, que tiene poder notarial sobre Peter, nos cuenta que había estado recibiendo cuidados en el centro a medida que su salud se deterioraba y añade: "Fue amado y cuidado y rodeado de gente durante sus últimos días".
Peter es quizás más conocido por haber puesto voz al personaje Sky-Byte en la serie de dibujos animados "Transformers" Robots in Disguise". Interpretó el papel durante 39 episodios, lo que le convirtió en un gran éxito en el circuito de cómics.
Además de su extenso trabajo de doblaje, Peter también fue actor de cine y televisión. Interpretó a Motorman en "Men in Black II" y a Gus en la serie de la NBC "American Dreams".
Su hermano, James Spellos, dice que Peter será incinerado y la familia está planeando una reunión en línea para los fans.
Tenía 69 años
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Peter Spellos 'Transformers' Star Dead at 69
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Veteran actor Peter Spellos -- who starred on the TV series "American Dreams" and an animated 'Transformers' series -- is dead after battling pancreatic cancer ... TMZ has learned.
Peter died early Sunday morning while he was at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis ... according to his friend and acting student, Jennifer Smith.
Jennifer, who has power of attorney for Peter, tells us he'd been receiving care at the facility as his health deteriorated, and she adds ... "He was loved and cared for and surrounded by people during his final days."
Peter was perhaps best known for voicing the character Sky-Byte on the "Transformers: Robots in Disguise" cartoon series. He played the role for 39 episodes, and it made him a big hit on the comic-con circuit.
Besides his extensive voice work ... Peter was also a live actor in movies and TV. He played Motorman in "Men in Black II" and Gus in the NBC show "American Dreams."
His brother, James Spellos, says Peter will be cremated, and the family is planning an online gathering for fans.
He was 69.
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SUZANNE SHEPHERD ACTRIZ DE "LOS SOPRANO" HA MUERTO A LOS 89 AÑOS
Suzanne Shepherd, que tuvo papeles clave en "Los Soprano" y "Goodfellas", ha fallecido.
La hija de Suzanne, Kate Shepherd, le dice a TMZ que su madre falleció mientras dormía el viernes por la mañana. Ella dice que la causa de la muerte no se ha determinado todavía, pero dice que Suzanne sufría de una enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica que empeoró los últimos días.
Suzanne apareció en 20 episodios de "Los Soprano" como Mary DeAngelis, la madre del personaje de Edie Falco Carmela Soprano. Ella tenía un papel similar en el clásico, "Goodfellas", como madre de Lorraine Bracco Karen Hill.
Suzanne también participó en otras películas de éxito, como "Tío Buck", "Réquiem por un sueño", "Working Girl" y "Mystic Pizza", y también estuvo en la serie de televisión de la CBS, "Blue Bloods".
Aparte de su impresionante carrera como actriz, Suzanne fue una querida entrenadora de actores y también dirigió producciones teatrales regionales en todo el mundo.
Le sobreviven su hija Kate, su yerno Miles, su nuera Joyce y su nieta Isabelle.
Suzanne tenía 89 años.
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DANA CARVEY le AGRADECE A SUS SEGUIDORES Tras sobredosis accidental de su hijo
Dana Carvey le está mostrando su gratitud a todos los que le han estado tendiendo la mano para apoyar a su familia después de la fatal sobredosis de su hijo Dex.
El actor y comediante agradeció a sus simpatizantes el sábado en Instagram, diciendo que él y su esposa, Paula, estaban abrumados por el amor, la compasión y las historias personales que compartieron.
Dana escribió: "Hemos recibido tantos mensajes hermosos de personas que conocían a Dex. Estos nos tocaron más de lo que podríamos expresar con palabras".
Continuó diciendo que se tomaría un descanso del trabajo y de las redes sociales durante el proceso de duelo mientras él, Paula y su otro hijo, Thomas, averiguan "cómo es la vida ahora que somos una familia de 3".
Dana prometió "sanar lo mejor que podamos y seguir adelante" porque su "querido Dex lo habría querido así".
TMZ publicó la historia, Dex falleció el miércoles después de que su novia llamó al 911. Lo encontraron sin respuesta en el baño de una casa de Los Ángeles. Los paramédicos trataron sin éxito de traerlo de vuelta a la vida.
El jueves, Dana dijo que Dex murió de una sobredosis accidental de drogas. También escribió un emotivo homenaje a su hijo, alabando sus talentos musicales y llamándolo una "hermosa persona".
El forense de Los Ángeles está a la espera de los resultados de las pruebas toxicológicas para determinar la causa oficial de su muerte.
Taylor Swift Gasps For Air During Sizzling Hot Concert In Brazil
Taylor Swift was seemingly gasping for air during her sweltering hot concert in Brazil, freaking out some of her fans.
The pop superstar performed for hours in nearly 100-degree heat Friday night at Estadio Olímpico Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro -- and the video shows how much the soaring temperature impacted Taylor.
Keep in mind, this was the same night one of Taylor's fans, Ana Clara Benevides, died right before the show kicked off.
Video of Taylor’s scary moment was posted to X … it starts with Taylor wrapping up a song with her back to the packed crowd. She then turns to the audience, huffing and puffing as if she’s struggling to breathe. The 12-second clip ends with Taylor closing her eyes.
Her worried fans responded to the video post, sharing their concerns. One wrote, "OMG… this breaks my heart in so many levels. She’s so professional but watching her like this, my best wishes go to her.”
Another pointed out, “She is only 33 and in incredible physical shape. That she was struggling that much is really scary," while a third person remarked, “Taylor was struggling to breathe as well!!”
Due to the extreme temps, Taylor announced she was postponing her Saturday concert in Rio because the “safety and well-being of my fans, fellow performers, and crew has to and always will come first.”
Benevides complained she wasn't feeling well right before Friday night's show began, and was reportedly taken to a hospital where she died. The official cause of death hasn't been determined.
As of now, Taylor is scheduled to perform Sunday night in Rio, but, obviously, those plans could change as well.
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Dana Carvey Gives Thanks to Supporters ... After Son's 'Accidental Overdose' Death
Dana Carvey is showing his gratitude to everyone who's been reaching out to support his family after his son Dex's fatal OD.
The actor and comedian thanked his well-wishers Saturday on Instagram, saying he and his wife, Paula, were overwhelmed by their love, compassion and personal stories they shared.
Dana wrote, "We received so many beautiful messages from people who knew Dex. These touched us more than we could ever express in words."
He went on to say he would be taking a break from work and social media during the grieving process as he, Paula and their other son, Thomas, figure out "what life looks like now that we are a family of 3."
Dana vowed to "heal the best we can and carry on" because their "darling Dex would have wanted it that way."
TMZ broke the story ... Dex passed away Wednesday after his girlfriend called 911, and first responders found him unresponsive in the bathroom of an L.A. home. Paramedics tried unsuccessfully to bring him back to life.
On Thursday, Dana said Dex died of an accidental drug overdose. He also wrote an emotional tribute to his son, praising his musical talents and calling him a "beautiful person."
The L.A. Coroner is awaiting the results of toxicology tests to determine his official cause of death.
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Browns Legend Josh Cribbs I Don't Have Confidence In DTR He's Gotta Prove Himself!!!
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Cleveland Browns legend Josh Cribbs is a bit uneasy with his former team's current quarterback situation after Deshaun Watson went down for the season ... telling TMZ Sports he doesn't have confidence in backup Dorian Thompson-Robinson until he proves he can handle the gig.
Of course, the 6-3 Browns are without their $230 million man for the rest of the 2023-24 campaign due to a shoulder injury ... which means they'll try to keep their hopes alive with DTR under center.
The former UCLA signal-caller saw the field in Week 4 against the Ravens ... and it wasn't great -- he threw for only 121 yards, tossed three interceptions and was sacked four times.
With that being said, Cribbs is somewhat cautious going into Sunday's game against the Steelers ... saying he may not be too high on DTR yet, but he has faith in the team as a whole.
"I rely on action, on stats -- as of now I don't have confidence into DTR until he goes out there and proves it," Cribbs says. "He has a great opportunity to redeem himself in the eyes of his fanbase and the eyes of his teammates."
"His teammates are charged to believe in him wholeheartedly and go out there and win, but the fans are not," he adds. "So, I have faith in the Browns team that they can get the job done."
"So, if we can put it all off of DTR's hands, to say I don't just believe in DTR. I believe in the team because it's gonna take more than DTR. Even if he just simply hands the ball off every single play, it's gonna be up to the team to dictate how this game goes, as well as Coach Kevin Stefanski."
Cribbs commends the Browns and Stefanski for coming up with new ways to get the job done despite dealing with numerous injuries this season -- including Nick Chubb and Jack Conklin to name a few -- and he's not ready to draw the curtains on their Super Bowl chances ... even making a Jurassic Park reference to get his point across.
As for the players, Cribbs tells us he's got a good pulse on how the vibes are in the locker room ... saying he spoke with cornerback Greg Newsome II recently, and he explained how the guys are able to stay level-headed no matter what happens on the field.
There's more -- Cribbs also spoke highly of Watson ... praising the former Pro Bowler for putting his "heart and soul" into the team before the injury.
He also says he hopes his critics don't kick him when he's down ... saying it's unfair to go after Watson over the ailment.