Charlie Daniels Recovering After Stroke

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Country music icon Charlie Daniels was rushed to a Colorado hospital Friday after suffering a mild stroke while snowmobiling, this according to his rep.

We're told Daniels -- the guy behind "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" -- was immediately treated at a hospital in Durango ... but was soon airlifted to another hospital in Denver.

The rep tells us Daniels was released from the hospital on Sunday and is currently resting at his home in Colorado.

Jeff Conaway Hospitalized -- Badly Injured

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Jeff Conaway from "Grease" was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital today -- and according to his girlfriend, he suffered devastating injuries.

Jeff's girlfriend, Vikki Lizzi, tells TMZ Jeff fell down a staircase this morning at his home and suffered a broken hip, a broken arm, a fractured neck and a brain hemorrhage.

Vicki says Jeff is currently in the emergency room and will undergo surgery on his broken hip.

'Housewives' Hubby's DWI -- On the Flip Side

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Table flipping Teresa Giudice from "Real Housewives of New Jersey" just got one-upped by her husband -- because he flipped an entire pickup truck.

We obtained this shocking photo of Giuseppe "Joe" Giudice's completely demolished vehicle -- taken after cops say he struck a pole early Thursday morning in Montville, NJ.

As we previously reported, Giudice was taken to the hospital after the accident ... where he was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, careless driving, and failure to maintain a traffic lane.

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Gaga Cancels Concert over Sudden Illness

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Lady Gaga was forced to cancel her concert at Purdue University tonight due to a mystery illness ... this according to school reps.

We're told Purdue EMTs showed up at the Elliott Hall of Music to attend to Gaga, but the singer's people turned them away.

School reps say Gaga simply boarded her tour bus and left campus.

Both of Gaga's opening acts performed before concertgoers were told she would not be coming on stage.

The concert has already been rescheduled to January 26.

'Real Housewives' Husband Popped for DWI

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The husband of Teresa Giudice from "Real Housewives of New Jersey" was hospitalized early this morning after wrecking his car in NJ -- where cops from one town charged him with DWI ... and then cops from another town swooped in and arrested him over some outstanding warrants.

The Montville Township Police Department tells TMZ they responded to an emergency call made at 1:47 AM after a car struck a pole in Montville -- and when they arrived, Giuseppe "Joe" Giudice was at the scene.

We're told Joe was taken to the Morristown Memorial Hospital -- and after a blood sample was taken, Joe was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, careless driving, and failure to maintain a traffic lane.

Joe's problems didn't stop there. Cops say there were warrants out for his arrest in Clifton, NJ over some city ordinance violations -- so the MTPD handed Joe over to the Clifton PD, who locked him up and held him on $2,625 bail. He was released at 6:20 AM.

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Aaron Schock in Minor Car Crash, Abs Unscathed

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Congressman Aaron Schock lost control of his car after sliding over an ice patch in Illinois yesterday -- and banged into another vehicle on the streets of Peoria.

No one was injured in the accident, which Schock's rep described as "minor."

We're told both parties were able to work things out without the police -- and Schock, who was in route to an official district event, still arrived to the function on time.

Amazingly, his abs arrived early.

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Gary Coleman: I Had a 'Little Seizure Activity'

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With a bandage over his forehead and a cane in his hand, Gary Coleman made his first appearance on camera since being released from the hospital after suffering a "little seizure activity."

Re: His health, Gary told TMZ there's "nothing wrong with my head" and added he's doing "the best I can with what I've got."

Gary also vented frustration over his latest film -- claiming he's pissed because producers didn't remove a scene featuring a full frontal shot of his penis. Gary told us he'd be lawyering up soon.

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Gary Coleman Rushed to Hospital

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Gary Coleman was taken to the hospital early this morning, TMZ has learned.

We're told Coleman was transported at 8:03 AM from Custom Hotel in Los Angeles where he was staying.

His rep is still trying to confirm what happened -- but people who were with Coleman told the rep there were signs of a seizure.

Coleman was in Los Angeles doing interviews to promote a something called "Midgets vs. Mascots." He did several interviews before being taken to the hospital.

UPDATE -- A friend of Coleman's who was with him this morning tells TMZ that Coleman was sitting on the bed when he went into what the friend said "looked like a seizure." Coleman came around and 911 was called.

Coleman was asked simple questions like "What month is it?" and whether or not he knew the name of anyone in the room -- Coleman was "foggy" and did not know the answers.

Eli Roth Almost Inglouriously Dies

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Mexico is now dangerous for another reason. Eli Roth almost got stung to death 10 days ago off the coast of Careyes.

The "Inglourious Basterds" star -- and winner of Jew/Not a Jew -- was kayaking a mile from shore when he got pulled under by a whirlpool. Eli tells TMZ he tried climbing on a rock that was covered in sea urchins, with nobody in sight, but then a huge wave engulfed him ... he tried gaining his balance on the rocks and stepped on the urchins, which unleashed scores of spikes into his body.

Eli screamed for help. A nearby fisherman saved him. The doctor couldn't anesthetize his foot because of swelling, so the doc held up a needle and tweezers and said, "Be brave."

And get this. When Eli got to shore, writhing in pain, a dude in a nearby boat came over -- drink in hand -- and asked Eli to meet his kid. Eli said, "Um, really, I just almost died out there." The dude persisted, and his son -- a 20-year-old who had too much to drink -- came over for a schmoozefest. Eli held out his bloody hand and the meet and greet was over.

The Bear Jew was stung 200 times -- pins in the bottom of his feet and palms.

E.R. is in pain but ok. He tells us he's actually doing something more painful tonight ... going to the People's Choice Awards.

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Roddy Piper's Kid -- Bus Blasts Through Car Door

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Wrestling legend Rowdy Roddy Piper must have been thanking his lucky bagpipes last night -- because Tuesday afternoon a bus barreled through his daughter's car door ... and was this close to taking her with it.

We were there right after a bus careened into Ariel Piper's door as she was stepping out of her parked car in West Hollywood -- and though the vehicle's left side was a mangled mess, the wrestler's daughter walked away unscathed.

Piper, who claims the accident wasn't her fault, told us "It didn't hit me, just my door. Doors can be fixed." We're told the drivers exchanged information and no tickets were issued.

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Jayson Williams Suffers Fractured Neck

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Jayson Williams fractured his neck in a car accident this morning ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

We're told Williams is in the prison ward in the emergency room at Bellevue Hospital Center in New York City.

A source connected with Williams tells TMZ prosecutors in his manslaughter retrial have been in touch with Williams' lawyers and they will move to revoke his bail.

Williams hit a tree while driving his SUV early this morning. He was arrested on suspicion of DWI.

UPDATE -- Williams was officially charged with drunken driving by cops ... at his hospital bed.

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Johnny Hallyday -- Walkin' & Rollin'

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French rocker Johnny Hallyday was back amongst the living at The Grove this weekend -- just weeks after coming out of a drug induced coma in L.A.

Hallyday -- aka the French Elvis -- was placed in the coma last month for surgery following complications from an operation on his back.

He was released in time for Christmas.

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Artie Lange Hospitalized

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Artie Lange was rushed to a local hospital in New Jersey on Saturday for undisclosed reasons.

A rep for Lange tells TMZ:

"I can confirm that Artie is in the hospital. Artie has chosen to keep all information on this matter between him and his doctor. There will be no further comment."

Lange has been absent from "The Howard Stern Show" for the past few weeks.

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Rush Limbaugh -- Better Safe Than Sorry

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Rush Limbaugh held a press conference Friday afternoon to tell the world he's just fine -- but we're told Rush is playing it safe anyway.

Sources tell TMZ that Rush has returned to his room at the Kahala Hotel and Resort -- the same place he experienced chest pains on Wednesday. But, we're told, Rush has asked hotel security to remain stationed outside his room 24/7 ... just in case something happens.

Rush went out of his way to praise hotel staff for taking care of him during his health scare.

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Rush Limbaugh: I'm A-Okay!

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Rush Limbaugh just addressed the media in Hawaii where he told reporters he did undergo an angiogram, but he's doing just fine.

He did not suffer a heart attack or any kind of coronary episode and test show nothing wrong.

Limbaugh was hospitalized Wednesday night after experiencing chest pains.

Limbaugh made it a point to thank the staff of the hotel he was staying at, the Kahala Hotel and Resort, and he proclaimed (several times) the U.S. has the best health care service in the world.

He called the outpouring of support from fans very "humbling."

We're told after the press conference, Rush went back to his room at the Kahala Hotel and Resort.

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Rush Limbaugh -- Bad Wishes

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Our poll on whether Rush Limbaugh should get better soon surprised even us.

After he was admitted to the a Honolulu hospital two days ago for chest pains, we wanted to take your temperature.

Unfortunately for Rush, turns out it was a rectal thermometer.