Chyna Rushed to Hospital for Alcohol Poisoning

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Chyna was just rushed to the hospital for alcohol poisoning ... TMZ has learned.

Sources tell us Chyna was taken to the UCLA Medical Center ... where she was admitted.

The former wrestler is now famous for alcohol problems, appearing on Dr. Drew's "Celebrity Rehab."

Chyna's condition is unknown.

UPDATE: A source close to Chyna tells us she overmedicated on Benadryl. We're told she took 4 to 5 times the prescribed amount yesterday to help her sleep -- and when she got up this morning she couldn't walk and started throwing up.

Chyna is in the ER getting fluids through an IV, according to the source -- and it sounds like she's going to be fine.

Bob Barker Collapses at Gun Range

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Bob Barker was rushed to a hospital earlier today after the "Price Is Right" legend fainted at an L.A. area shooting range ... TMZ has learned.

A witness tells us 86-year-old Barker had been shooting when he went down. We're told Barker was conscious when help arrived.

Barker's rep tells us Bob had a reaction to a blood thinner medication which caused him to pass out -- and that he was taken by ambulance to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Bob was checked out, released, and he's back home now ... according to the rep.

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UPDATE: Barker's rep says he just spoke to Bob who now says he was dehydrated. Bob says he's going to take it easy at home for a while.

Roast King Jeff Ross Wrecks in Hollywood

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Comedian Jeff Ross -- a staple on the Comedy Central roasts -- was just involved in a three car accident in Hollywood.

Ross was able to walk away from the wreck, but the L.A. City Fire Department tells us one person was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

We were on scene right after the crash, where Jeff told us he was "a little shaken up" -- then immediately cracked a joke at a fellow roaster, saying, "That's what happens when you don't feed Lisa Lampanelli!"

Now for the amazing part -- even though Jeff's Prius took a major hit in the accident ... he still managed to drive off in it.

'Big Bang' Star Falls Off Horse, Of Course, Of Course

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Kaley Cuoco -- the really hot star of "The Big Bang Theory" -- broke one of her really hot legs in a horse accident this weekend ... sources tell TMZ.

Kaley -- who also posed for "Maxim" -- is laid up in an L.A. hospital and won't be able to tape her show tomorrow night. The show, by the way, is a huge hit for CBS -- anchoring its fall lineup on Thursdays at 8 PM.

We're told the show will tape without Kaley tomorrow and if she's able she'll shoot her scenes next week. But if the injury is more serious, we're told they'll have to temporarily write around her.

So much for break a leg ...

Tom Brady 'Shaken' in Car Crash

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was involved in a car accident this morning in Boston ... and one person was extricated from a vehicle with the help of the jaws of life.

Brady was reportedly "shaken" by the crash -- but a source has told ESPN that he did not go the hospital. Brady is now en route to Gillette Stadium -- home of the Pats.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... one passenger in the other car is at the hospital and being treated for "serious injuries." We're told the driver of the other car was "fine."

A law enforcement source tells TMZ ... based on the preliminary investigation ... it appears Tom Brady was not at fault -- that he had the green light.

Thanks to My FOX Boston for the pictures.

UPDATE: The driver of the other car was ticketed for running a red light.

Ex Jack in the Box Star Critical after Motorbike Crash

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Rodney Allen Rippy -- the chubby cheeked kid in those '70s Jack in the Box ads -- is in critical condition after a motorcycle crash ... TMZ has learned.

According to his publicist, Rodney was thrown 10 feet in the air when he wrecked his dirt bike in North Carolina on Monday -- but he didn't go to the hospital until today when he had trouble breathing. Rodney -- who's now 42 -- suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung. We're told he's recovering in the trauma unit.

Besides Jack in the Box, Rodney had a small role in one of the greatest movies of all time ... "Blazing Saddles."

All growed up, Rodney belted out a "Jack" jingle when we spotted him earlier this year. Smaller cheeks, but still super cool.

'Amazing Race' Chick Takes Watermelon to the Face

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This video is insane!!! Some chick on the "Amazing Race" was supposed to use a giant slingshot to launch a high-speed watermelon -- but the whole thing completely backfired ... on HER FACE!!!

MTV Star -- Rockin' the Skullhawk After Brain Surgery

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The chick you're looking at is MTV reality star Erica "Rikki" Mongeon -- who's finally showing off the results from the extreme brain surgeries that saved her life after a horrific car crash back in March.

Rikki -- who starred on the show "A Double Shot at Love" with her sister Vikki -- experienced some dangerous swelling in her brain due to the injuries she sustained from the crash ... so doctors decided to remove 2 sections of her skull.

According to Vikki, Rikki's skull was reassembled on June 24 -- her last surgery to date -- a couple weeks after we caught the twins out in L.A. ... where Rikki modeled her brain-protecting helmet (see video).

Rikki's head is back in one piece -- but her sis adds, "Rikki still has trouble with fine motor skills in her left hand and some of her facial expressions. She also has frontal lobe syndrome which messes up her memory."

Still, Vikki tells us her sister is stayin' positive about everything ... and as you can tell by the pics, she's continued to smile throughout the entire ordeal.

Hulk Hogan's Back Injury -- Seashell Shock

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We now know why Hulk Hogan was hospitalized yesterday for severe back pain -- a completely non-violent, low-impact session of ... seashell collecting.

TMZ spoke to the Hulkster -- who's currently hospitalized in Clearwater, FL -- and dude tells us he was picking up seashells this weekend with his girlfriend Jennifer ... and the constant bending over eventually got the better of him.

Hulk -- who's had multiple back surgeries in the past -- says he must have aggravated his old injuries ... because the next morning he could "barely move" and had to call an ambulance.

Hulk tells TMZ the doctors believe he suffered a tear in one of his muscles -- but they still need to run some tests to be certain.

As for when he'll leave the hospital -- Hulk says he could be holed up there for another two days ... but at least he has his Twitter account to keep him busy.

Zsa Zsa Gabor 911 -- She's 'In Pain'

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TMZ has obtained the 911 call made last week when Zsa Zsa Gabor was taken to an L.A. hospital -- in which her husband Prince Frederic von Anhalt tells the dispatcher "she has pain and she has to go to the hospital."

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As we first reported, Gabor was taken to the hospital on Tuesday but her condition was not life-threatening -- she was simply suffering from flu-like symptoms and body pain.

Gabor was released from the hospital the next day.

Hulk Hogan Hospitalized Due to Back Pain

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Sources close to Hulk Hogan tell TMZ the wrestling legend was taken to the hospital today because of "excruciating back pain."

We're told Hogan -- who has had several back surgeries throughout the years -- has had trouble the past few days and woke up this morning unable to get out of bed.

His girlfriend called the ambulance and, we're told, he was taken to a local hospital in Clearwater, FL.

Sources tell TMZ Hogan is still in the hospital where tests are being run.

UPDATE: Hulk took the time to post a video from hospital room. Intestinal fortitude, brutha!

'Transformers 3' -- Extra Injured in Botched Stunt

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A 24-year-old female extra was "seriously injured" on the Indiana set of "Transformers 3" yesterday after a car stunt went terribly wrong.

Officials say the accident happened during a driving scene ... when an object went through the windshield of a car, hitting the driver.

An extra on the set described the accident to WLS-TV ... saying, "The vehicle was being towed by another vehicle ... the cable between the two vehicles broke. It whipped around and sliced through the woman's car and sliced through her skull, apparently. "

Cops have confirmed ... "The equipment pertaining to the stunt was impounded by the Indiana State Police."

The victim was airlifted to a local hospital. We're told she's currently in critical condition.

Zsa Zsa Goes to Hospital -- Not Life-Threatening

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Zsa Zsa Gabor has been taken to a hospital, but sources tell TMZ her condition is not life-threatening.

We've learned the person who called 911 from Gabor's house mentioned flu-like symptoms and body pain.

We're told a private ambulance has taken Gabor to the hospital, without emergency lights flashing ... an indication her life is not in immediate danger.

UPDATE: Zsa Zsa's publicist, John Blanchette, tells TMZ the doctors have stabilized Gabor's condition -- though she's still undergoing certain tests."

Blanchette tells us he's "hopeful she'll be released tonight."

Zsa Zsa Gabor Rushed Back to Hospital

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TMZ has learned ... Zsa Zsa Gabor is being rushed back to UCLA Medical Center.

Zsa Zsa's husband, Prince Frederic von Anhalt, tells TMZ, "I just called an ambulance. She has to go back to UCLA."

The Prince says the 93-year-old Zsa Zsa was unresponsive and clearly in distress.

An ambulance is on the scene after 911 was called.

No word yet on the nature of the emergency.

Justin Bieber -- I Can't Go On!

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The Biebs is down! We repeat, Justin Bieber is down!

The seemingly indestructible Bieber canceled a show scheduled for tonight at the New York State Fair in glorious Syracuse, NY. He will instead perform Wednesday night.

A statement of the Fair's website reads, "Due to an illness and under doctor's orders, Justin Bieber has been forced to re-schedule his Sunday, Aug. 29 concert at the New York State Fair to Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 7 pm."

Bieber alluded to the illness on his Twitter page yesterday, writing, "Been super sick lately but u guys are carrying me. thank u for the love."

Comedian Robert Schimmel in Serious Car Accident

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TMZ has learned famous comedian Robert Schimmel was involved in a car accident on Thursday in Arizona and is currently in "very serious" condition.

We're told Schimmel's 19-year-old daughter was driving at the time and Schimmel was in the passenger seat. Sources tell us the daughter swerved to avoid an accident in her lane and the car rolled over on to the side of the freeway.

Schimmel's daughter was hospitalized and is in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery. His 11-year-old son was also in the car -- he was released without injuries the same day.

As for Schimmel, we're told he is still in the hospital and in "very serious" condition and his family is at his bedside.

Schimmel is perhaps best known for his work on "The Howard Stern Show."