Ed McMahon in ICU -- Pneumonia, Cancer
UPDATE: We've just learned Ed is in the ICU and his condition is "extremely serious." As one person close to him put it -- "It's not great, to say the least."
We're told Ed McMahon has been hospitalized for nearly a month with pneumonia, bone cancer and other medical problems.
McMahon's condition is "serious" which is pretty obvious given his age -- 85 -- and the fact he has pneumonia.
We contacted Ed's rep, Howard Bragman, who confirmed the hospitalization and added, "He's not at Cedars-Sinai" -- a dig on the hospital Ed is suing for alleged malpractice and elder abuse.
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Nick Nolte: Dressing Under the Influence?
Decked out in his finest pajama pants from the Michael Jackson Court Collection, Nick Nolte left Jacko's home away from home -- a Beverly Hills medical building -- on Tuesday.
No mugshots or sleepy airport pics were taken.
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Lisa Rinna's Hair & Lips Have Arrived
It's a really, really big night for Lisa Rinna.
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We're Prayin' for Ya, Man
Patrick Swayze got onto a private jet at Van Nuys airport over the weekend, reportedly headed for his ranch in New Mexico along with his wife and mother.
Tracy to Fire Dept Thanks for Saving My Fish!
Tracy Morgan just released this statement regarding the fire at his NY apartment:
"A fire broke out in my Manhattan apartment this morning, apparently starting with a lamp attached to my fish tank. The sprinklers promptly activated and the NYFD came by to make sure it was contained.. Fortunately, the fire did not spread and no one in the building was injured -- even the fish are okay. My thanks to the New York Fire Department for their quick action."
Tracy Morgan's Fishy Fire
Sources tell TMZ an apartment belonging to "30 Rock" star Tracy Morgan caught fire early this morning ... and the source of the fire was a bunch of fish.
We're told the fire started after a light bulb in one of Tracy's fish tanks busted, which ignited the blaze. ALL OF THE FISH SURVIVED!
The fire did extensive damage. We're told Tracy was home at the time but, like the fish, he wasn't injured. FDNY responded three minutes after getting the call at 8:34 AM.
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Usher Checks on Wife's Heart
Usher spent Valentine's Day visiting his wife, Tameka Foster, at the Brazilian hospital where she is recuperating from the cardiac arrest she suffered during liposuction ten days ago.
The health scare occurred just two months after Tameka gave birth to their second child.
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Winehouse Free to Roam Again
We're told Amy Winehouse has just been released from the hospital in St. Lucia after being stricken yesterday by a mysterious ailment ... the kind that's caused by the whole "drinking heavily while battling drug addiction" thing.
It's nice to know Amy has finally been released and will never, ever have to go back to a hospital ever again. Well, assuming she finally stops craving drugs ... and attention. But mostly drugs.
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Julio Igelsias: To All the Teeth I Had Before
Spanish singer Julio Iglesias left a Miami dentista office with his hot fiancée ... and an ice cold bag on his face.
With nine children of his own (including a nine-month-old son), you'd think the 65-year-old would have the tooth fairy on speed dial by now.
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BULLETIN: Sheryl Crow Sneezes ... Twice!
O.K., so it's not the most Earth-shattering video we've ever shot ... but hey, her kid's real cute!
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Radcliffe Visits Injured Stunt Double
Two weeks after his "Harry Potter" stunt double, David Holmes, hurt his back doing an aerial stunt, Daniel Radcliffe was spotted leaving the hospital where Holmes has been laid up.
Radcliffe was in NYC when the accident occurred on the UK set of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows."
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A-Rod Allegedly Knocks Steroid Test Out of Park
In 2003 Alex Rodriguez posted high marks on nearly every important test: MVP, American League home run title, and ... anabolic steroids!
According to a Sports Illustrated report, A-Rod joined the ranks of 104 other MLB players that year who also tested positive. But back in '03 there were no penalties for a positive result.
For now, there has been no comment from A-Rod, the Yankees or the players union.
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Weird Al Yankovic Smells Like a Car Accident
Weird Al Yankovic was just involved in a three-car fender-bender in Hollywood -- not too weird considering people in California suck at driving in the rain.
It was a simple chain reaction -- a taxi cab rear-ended a car that rear-ended Weird Al.
We're told everyone was fine and the people involved even exchanged information before going on their separate ways.
A witness on scene tells TMZ Al was especially cool, calm and collected after the crash -- and was even waving to fans.
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Jacko Caught Red-Handed
Looking like he just got out of a Silkwood shower, Michael Jackson left his home away from home -- aka a Beverly Hills medical facility -- sporting a medical cap, drawn in Liza Minnelli brows, Britney shades, his de rigueur surgical mask and a pair of hands that formerly belonged to Jason Vorhees.
Make me wanna scream!
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Costner 911 'He's Violently Sick ... Throwing Up'
We've obtained the 911 call made in January by an employee of Kevin Costner -- where he describes how Kevin became "violently sick" while driving.
The caller calmly explains Costner had to pull over his Audi in the middle of Hollywood after suddenly becoming ill and "throwing up".
At one point, the caller says, "It's Kevin Costner, actually, just to let you know." To which the 911 operator amusingly responds: "THE Kevin Costner?"
As TMZ first reported, Kevin was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where he stayed overnight while awaiting results of tests, which came back normal.
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Being a Playmate -- Hard on the Knees
Swedish model Victoria Silvstedt earned the coveted title of 1997 Playmate of the Year ... and she still has the injured knees to prove it.
The 34-year-old blonde knows you have to be willing to go down on your hands and knees to get what you want.