Patrick Schwarzenegger Injured in Idaho Ski Accident
Patrick Schwarzenegger was treated in an Idaho hospital after injuring himself skiing yesterday ... continuing the Schwarzenegger family tradition of sports injuries.
The 18-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver tweeted a few photos after the accident, saying, "Little ski accident today. Some bruises and stiches down back and but. Thanks to sun valley doctors for everything."
The Schwarzeneggers are no strangers to sporting accidents. Christopher Schwarzenegger was in a serious surfing accident last year that landed him in the ICU for several days. The Governator himself broke his leg in Sun Valley as well back in 2006.
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'Reno 911' Star: I Suffer from Post-Flight Stiffness ... In My Pants
Thomas Lennon suffers from a crippling medical condition ... a condition that makes it incredibly hard to walk through an airport ... a condition known as post-flight boneritus.
Get well soon.
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'Idol' Contestant Rushed to Doctor for 911 Medical Treatment
Phillip's dad tells TMZ ... his son has had 5 procedures to remove kidney stones. He says it's been a problem since October. As for performing, we're told Phillip is determined to continue on A.I. and will postpone any type of procedure ... at least until he knows the results tonight. But it's still really painful.
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"American Idol" contestant Phillip Phillips was taken to a medical facility this morning for emergency treatment ... TMZ has learned -- and his future on the show is now in question.
Sources tell TMZ, Phillip -- the guy who always performs with a guitar on the show -- was complaining of intense pain in his abdomen ... and it seemed serious enough to sound the alarm.
The nature of the medical emergency is unclear -- but we're told people close to Phillip suspect it could be gallstones.
A source at the Georgia pawn shop where Phillip used to work tells TMZ, the singer was hospitalized back in January for a similar condition.
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'Alcatraz' Producers Rush to Save Stroke Victim
Several producers behind the show “Alcatraz” rushed to help save a stroke victim’s life today in San Fran -- but sources tell TMZ, the rescue effort wouldn’t have been possible ... if not for a poorly parked car.
According to sources, the car was parked on a street where the crew needed to film -- so producers tried to locate the car's owner ... and traced it back to a house on the block.
When producers knocked on the door, we're told a young woman answered, and informed producers her mother had just suffered a stroke and she didn't know what to do.
According to sources, producers notified several on-set SF police officers -- who then rushed into the house, where the woman's mother was located. Soon after, an ambulance arrived and transported the woman to a nearby hospital for treatment.
No word yet on the woman's current condition. We're told production has since resumed on set.
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Tila Tequila 911 'She's Tried to Kill Herself All Week'
Tila Tequila was rushed to the hospital last week ... after her roommate called 911 and said the reality star was hellbent on doing herself in ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... emergency responders came to the home at 1:30 AM on Wednesday ... and Tila was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph's hospital in Burbank, CA.
We're told the roommate told cops Tila had "tried to kill herself all week."
Sources say Tila was in and out of consciousness in the house ... and officials decided she needed psychiatric help, stat.
Tila was released ... but the drama didn't end there. Last night, Tila's manager had a sneaking suspicion something was terribly wrong, so she called 911.
Cops went to Tila's home to do a welfare check, but Tila refused to open the door. Tila then called 911 to find out why officers were at her home ... and explained she couldn't answer the door because she was in a wheelchair.
Cops eventually left the home -- and we're told Tila is currently resting.
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Taking Back Sunday Singer Leg CRUSHED By Falling Tree
Taking Back Sunday singer Adam Lazzara is lucky to be alive -- after a tree literally FELL on top of him this weekend ... shattering his leg.
A rep for the band tells TMZ, Adam was at a recording studio in rural Michigan Saturday ... and he decided to step outside for a cigarette. It was real windy, and we're told a tree collapsed on the singer out of nowhere, trapping him underneath.
The rest of the band ran outside when they heard his calls for help -- but couldn't lift the tree off him ... so they called 911, and the local fire department came and sawed the tree to pieces (below).
Once freed, we're told Adam was rushed to the hospital -- where doctors put a cast on his broken leg. According to the rep, Adam's expected to be in the cast for the next 4-6 weeks.
Smoking -- so bad for you it can break your leg.
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'Hawaii Five-0' Star Alex O'Loughlin Seeks Treatment for Prescription Pill Problem
Alex O'Loughlin, star of the hit CBS show "Hawaii Five-0," is taking a break from production to get treatment for a problem with prescription pain medication.
The actor's rep released a statement saying, "Alex is taking a short break to receive supervised treatment for prescription pain medication due to a recent shoulder injury."
O'Loughlin has the support of producers, who said, "We respect and support Alex’s decision. Everyone at CBS TV Studios and 'Hawaii 5-0' wishes him well and we look forward to his return."
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Rachel Hunter Calls 911 After NASTY Car Wreck ... All Caught on Tape!!!
Former super model Rachel Hunter jumped into action moments ago in L.A. -- phoning emergency personnel after a high-speed collision occurred just a few yards away from her ... and it was all caught on tape!!!
The footage is intense -- several photogs crowd around Rachel asking her typical questions ... then out of nowhere ... BAM!!! ... a small white Mazda t-bones a Suburban, sending it spinning out of control.
It's hard to see from the tape -- but the Suburban makes a blind U-turn while Rachel is crossing the street and the Mazda doesn't see it. The rest is metal-twisting glass-smashing history.
Here's the awesome part -- soon as the accident happens, Rachel whips out her phone and calls the cops ... and before long, the po's show up.
Hollywood -- where ACTION HEROES ARE REAL.
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Angelina Jolie Needs a Cheeseburger
Angelina Jolie looked INCREDIBLY skinny at the Oscars last night ... too skinny ... alarmingly skinny.
Depp's 'Blow' Inspiration Prison Hall Pass for Cancer Surgery
George Jung -- the prolific cocaine smuggler portrayed by Johnny Depp in the movie “Blow” -- got a temporary get out of prison free card recently ... after doctors spotted a potentially cancerous growth on his face.
For those unfamiliar, Jung -- who's currently serving a 15-year stretch in Texas federal prison -- is credited with sparking the ‘80s cocaine frenzy ... even netting him a cool $100 million at one point.
TMZ has learned ... Jung was allowed to leave the confines of the prison in December ... and was transported to a nearby facility so doctors could remove a suspicious mole on his nose.
One source tells us Jung believes the mole is a direct result of the long hours he spent lingering in the Mexican sun -- hobnobbing and negotiating with the country’s top drug lords.
Prison officials are refusing to comment on Jung’s current health status, but our sources say the surgery was a success ... even though Jung remained shackled during the entire hospital procedure.
Jung was tossed back into the pokey afterward and is scheduled for release on Thanksgiving Day, 2014.
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Lamar Odom's Dad I'm NOT Dying, 'Everything Is Good Now'
Lamar Odom's father says he's NOT gravely ill ... and was only suffering from a stomach virus earlier this week ... but he's grateful that his famous son would skip an NBA game to be by his side.
Joe Odom was out in L.A. yesterday and explained, "[Wednesday] night [Lamar] stayed with me all night ... just kickin' it and whatnot ... but everything is good now I feel a lot better."
The Mavs were scheduled to play the Lakers that night (L.O.'s former team), but Lamar was excused for what the team called "a family matter."
Lamar's had a pretty tumultuous relationship with his dad -- the two were estranged for years due to Joe's heroin addiction.
Seems the two are on pretty good terms at the moment.
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NFL Star Shawne Merriman Cops Called to Vegas Hotel
Buffalo Bills linebacker Shawne Merriman came face to face with police in Vegas this morning ... after a friend alerted hotel security that the NFL star may have harmed himself ... but it turned out to be a case of a simple over-reaction.
Law enforcement sources tell us ... officers were dispatched to Merriman's room at the Cosmopolitan Hotel after the friend claimed he had received startling text messages from Shawne ... which made the friend fear for Shawne's safety.
But when cops arrived to the room ... we're told they talked things out with Shawne and quickly concluded he did not pose a threat to himself or others.
Sources tell us Merriman also denied sending any texts about harming himself.
We spoke with Shawne's rep ... who told us, "It was an over-reaction on the part of whoever called. Shawne was fine."
The rep adds, "He had taken some cold medicine and was having breathing issues ... Shawne's physical safety was never in jeopardy."
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Nick Cannon Quitting Morning Radio Gig After Blood Clots Found in Lungs
Nick Cannon says he could die if he doesn't pump the brakes on his career ... and the first step is quitting his gig on a NY morning radio show.
Cannon tweeted this morning, "The Doctors found blood clots in my lungs and said if I don't slow down and stop working so hard then it's a wrap!" Doctors also discovered an enlarged ventricle in Nick's heart.
Due to the diagnosis, the 31-year-old announced he'll be leaving his job as host of the "Rolling with Nick Cannon" show on 92.3 in NYC.
Cannon -- who will continue his gig with 'America's Got Talent' -- released a statement saying, "Under doctor's orders, I have been asked to cut back on some of my professional commitments to allow my body to get the rest it needs to keep up with the demands of my multitasking schedule."
He added, "Even Superman has to sleep."
It's not the first time Cannon has dealt with a medical scare -- he was hospitalized last month for kidney failure.
In addition to his "AGT" duties, Cannon said he will also continue his syndicated weekend radio show.
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Diddy Hospitalized
Diddy was hospitalized this AM for an extreme migraine ... TMZ has learned.
The mogul hosted a post-Grammy party at the Playboy Mansion Sunday night (below). After the party, Diddy went home and got a massive headache.
Diddy's entourage became so concerned ... they drove him to the UCLA emergency room -- btw, the same place where Michael Jackson was pronounced dead.
Diddy was treated and is back at home ... feeling a lot better. A Diddy source tells us ... the migraine was unrelated to anything that went down at the Mansion.
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Arnold & Stallone The Couple That Surgeries Together ...
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone got his and his shoulder surgeries at a hospital yesterday ... making millions of fans feel sad and old at the same time.
Ahnald posted the pic yesterday ... with the caption, "After all the action, stunts & physical abuse shooting 'The Expendables 2' and 'The Last Stand,' it was time for a little tune up on my shoulder. Look who was coincidentally waiting in line behind me for his shoulder surgery."
He added, "Now we're ready for another round of great times and action when we shoot 'The Tomb.'"
For the record, Arnie is 64 and Stallone is 65 ... and still in better shape than most humans.
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UFC Fighter: Look Ma, I Split My Face Open
***WARNING: EXTREMELY GRAPHIC**
Ladies and gentlemen ... UFC fighter Roy Nelson's mangled face -- after taking a nasty knee to the forehead Saturday night at UFC 143, courtesy of Muay Thai punisher Fabricio Werdum.
Nelson -- who lost the fight by unanimous decision -- posted the picture on his Twitter, writing, "Here is the cut from me head butting werdum's knee in the 1st. My face is fine, forehead is a little sore."
According to Nelson, the gashes on his face -- one big, one small -- required between 16-20 stitches.
If that weren't badass enough -- Nelson says he's already back at the gym today.