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Perez Hilton was stressing out over money and struggling to adjust to his new life in Miami in the weeks leading up to a concerning live stream that resulted in a police response and hospitalization.

Sources familiar tell TMZ ... when Perez put his 4 million-dollar Las Vegas house up on the market and abruptly moved to Miami in June, he was telling people he was very stressed out about finances, overwhelmed, and hustling, looking for ways to make some dough.

We're told life was good for Perez in Vegas -- he got a lot of comps and was treated well for his local celebrity status -- and he assumed he'd get the same love in South Miami. He didn't. So, on top of money issues -- the freebies were gone.

Before this cute kiddo in a U.S. Marine's 'fit turned into an American actor, he was just goofin' around in Connecticut with his brothers and dreaming of the big screen ...

He's starred alongside many Hollywood icons like Drew Barrymore, Liam Neeson, and Hayden Panettiere. He's deemed as a "scream king."

We're feeling cheeky today, and since it's National Underwear Day, these sexy stars are giving us a peek beneath the layers.

Check out the gallery -- Kim Kardashian, Sophie Mudd, Camila Cabello, and a drawer full of gals and goodies are stripping down to the essentials!

Shamar McCoy's arrest came with an audience ... because a couple of women recognized the reality star almost immediately as cops moved in.

TMZ obtained body cam footage from Shamar's Monday arrest ... and as an officer tells him there's a warrant out for him, Shamar suddenly gets some extra attention from nearby onlookers.

A couple of women recognize him and call out, "Oh my God, Shamar" ... before repeatedly asking why he's getting pulled over.

Iconic horror director Eli Roth crashed "TMZ Live" today with enough ice cream to feed the office ... or at least all the characters that have been killed off in his films.

Eli stopped by to chat about his new horror flick "Ice Cream Man," in which the titular vendor doles out heapings of delicious treats that turn the local children into an army of the undead. Don't worry, the ice cream he brought us was the regular kind.

Eli calls this his bloodiest film yet ... quite the statement coming from the guy who made "Hostel."

Perez Hilton's team and family are speaking out after his alarming TikTok Live and subsequent hospitalization ... confirming he's receiving medical care and asking everyone to give him space.

In a statement posted to Perez's website Wednesday, his team and family say ... "Many of you have reached out with concern for Perez, and we are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and prayers."

The statement continues ... "We can confirm that Perez is receiving medical care, and our family’s focus right now is on his well-being."

Put your hair up 'cuz Erica Mena and Cindy Kimberly are drying off and you won't want anything blocking the view!!!

Both stars look like they're in full self-care mode -- bods on display and hair up -- but which babe is stealing the show?!?

The question is ... who'd you rather???

We want you to be a part of TMZ, so every weekday, between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM PT, we take you inside our newsroom via live stream.

You never know what you're gonna get ... a big story that breaks, an argument erupts in the room, or someone's just joking around.

Your comments are a big part of the stream, and the staff spends a lot of time speaking directly to you. Every day is different!

One "Wizards of Waverly Place" star is ripping the reboot ... he thinks if producers had performed a "presto chango" on the cast, the whole show might've been better off.

David DeLuise -- who played Selena Gomez's character's father in the hit Disney show back in the day -- blasted the show's direction in a merciless Instagram post ... claiming that if they'd brought all the OG wizards back for the revival, then it might not have ended so soon.

"Missed opportunity," he ended his comment on the Disney Wizards Series Instagram ... with more than 2,000 people liking his response.

This week's "Chix On Netflix" winner portrays a character who loves riding horses, and she became the Viscountess after getting married ...

If you're not on Netflix, here's your final clue: "Devil Wears Prada 2!"

Alex Dougherty, the oldest son of the parents behind the wildly popular "Dougherty Dozen" social media channels, is standing by his younger brother, James Dougherty, after his arrest on a public lewdness charge.

Alex addressed the controversy on social media, saying he supports James, is there for him and considers the discussion over. He also assured followers his brother is doing okay.

19-year-old James was arrested July 29 at a mall in upstate New York. According to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office, deputies determined James was allegedly masturbating inside his vehicle in the mall parking lot while visible to members of the public.

The life of an influencer is hard and all, but if jet-setting and yacht sailing is part of the job description, then where does one apply?!?

Stassie Karanikolaou can check off Spain from her summer tour of travels -- the brunette bombshell served up a stack of sexy snaps aboard a bougie yacht, looking extra glowy and gorgeous.

Fresh out the water, Stassie came thru drippin' with sunny selfies on deck ... and there's plenty more where these came from.

Can you guess which sexy singer put her backside on blast in this jaw-dropping shot?! Here are your clues:

Best known for playing Regina George in the Broadway musical "Mean Girls," she also made her mark in "The Sex Lives of College Girls."

We want you to be a part of TMZ, so every weekday, between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM PT, we take you inside our newsroom via live stream.

You never know what you're gonna get ... a big story that breaks, an argument erupts in the room, or someone's just joking around.

Your comments are a big part of the stream, and the staff spends a lot of time speaking directly to you. Every day is different!

Clavicular is no longer facing criminal prosecution in connection with a fight at a short-term rental in Florida ... because prosecutors dropped the charges.

As we previously reported, the popular and controversial influencer and streamer found himself in legal trouble after he allegedly encouraged a physical fight between two women -- and shared a video of the February confrontation for clicks.

Clavicular -- government name Braden Eric Peters -- was arrested in March on a warrant out of Osceola County and hit with a misdemeanor battery charge.

According to court documents cited by local news outlets ... prosecutors dismissed the case because they couldn't prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt.

Life's a beach and this sexy actress is just playin' in the sand! Turn up your Tuesday and see if you know the unknown celeb!

She played CeCe Jones on "Shake It Up" alongside Zendaya. This ain't her first time rockin' a sequin bikini, and we're willing to place bets this won't be her last 🔥!