Kevin Hart's Wife 'He'll Be Back On Track in No Time'
Need proof Kevin Hart's gonna pull through after a devastating car crash? Look no further than his wife ... 'cause she sounds incredibly optimistic.
Eniko Hart was leaving a Starbucks Thursday in L.A. and the obvious question ... Kev's prognosis. TMZ broke the story ... Kevin was released from the hospital Wednesday and he checked in to a live-in rehab facility, telling friends he was grateful to be alive. That said, he's staring down at least a week in the new facility and months of outpatient rehab.
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As you know ... Kevin, a driver and another passenger careened into a ditch in Malibu a week ago Sunday, and he fractured 3 areas of the spine. He had those 3 areas fused during surgery.
Eniko knows the road ahead will be tough, but she's got a lot of pep in her step and is super upbeat.
Sounds like Kevin's well on his way.
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Kevin Hart Released from Hospital
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Kevin Hart is out of the hospital, TMZ has learned, and he's now at a live-in rehab facility doing intense physical therapy to recover from his car crash injuries and surgery.
Sources with direct knowledge tell us, Kevin is "glad" to get out of the L.A. hospital he's called home for 10 days. He has a positive attitude, saying, "I'm grateful to be alive."
He's at the rehab joint right now, and the goal we're told is to get him home "as soon as possible," where he can start outpatient care.
Realistically, our sources say he's looking at around a week -- more or less -- at the live-in facility.
TMZ broke the story, Kevin suffered 3 spinal fractures after his 1970 Plymouth Barracuda crashed a week ago Sunday, severely injuring him and the driver. Kevin underwent surgery, where they fused 3 areas around the spine.
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Raiders' Gareon Conley 'X-Rays Came Out Good' 'I'll Play Next Week'
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Great news!!!
Oakland Raiders star cornerback Gareon Conley tells TMZ Sports the X-rays on his neck, following that scary injury on "Monday Night Football," came out good ... and he expects to play next week!
Conley was laid out on the field for roughly 10 minutes after suffering a neck injury while trying to tackle Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman.
It appeared Conley took heavy impact from hard-hitting Raiders' teammate Johnathan Abram -- who assisted on the tackle. Conley was eventually carried off the field on a stretcher and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Prayers up for Gareon Conley #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/uEeZJ5yoAt
— Overtime Heroics (@OTHeroics1) September 10, 2019 @OTHeroics1
We reached out to Conley's camp on Tuesday to see how he was doing, and he sent us back a video telling us he got great news from the doctors!
"I had X-rays and everything on my neck. Everything came out good," Conley says ... "So, I'll be ready to play next week, man. I'm good!"
Damn, watch #21 Gareon Conley's head! pic.twitter.com/f9hfbHfgbC
— #BOOMIN (@ftbeard_17) September 10, 2019 @ftbeard_17
Conley also thanked all of the fans who kept him in their thoughts and prayers.
The Raiders dominated the Broncos on 'MNF' earning their first win of the 2019 season.
Next week, they're off to Kansas City to face the Chiefs ... and with Patrick Mahomes at the helm, Jon Gruden is gonna be STOKED to have Conley back on the field.
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Kevin Hart About to Leave Hospital ... For Inpatient PT
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Kevin Hart is chomping at the bit to get out of the hospital, and our KH sources say that will happen as early as Tuesday.
Kevin's been hospitalized for 9 days since his horrific car crash that left him with 3 spinal fractures which had to be fused in surgery.
Our sources say Kevin's crossing his fingers that doctors release him Tuesday, but if that doesn't happen it will definitely happen Wednesday.
Kevin will be taken to an inpatient physical therapy facility where he will spend 1 to 2 weeks before he comes home.
As for his progress ... we're told he's taking short walks in the hospital and can even climb a few steps. He's getting PT in the hospital but it will be more intensive in the rehab facility.
As one source said, "He's super eager to get out," adding he's in pretty good spirits.
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Robin Thicke & Fiancee Involved in Car Accident Off PCH
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Robin Thicke and his fiancee were just involved in a car accident that sent one vehicle flying into the side of the road in Malibu -- but it appears everyone's alright.
Eyewitnesses tell us the singer was riding passenger in an Escalade Saturday along PCH in Malibu near Point Dume and Zuma Beach. We're told a woman who was driving -- which we've confirmed was his fiancee and baby mama, April Love Geary -- somehow collided with another car full of what we're told were younger people.
Eyewitnesses say that Robin got out of the SUV and walked over to the other vehicle, which was lying on the side of the highway ... nearly tipped on its side. Luckily, this looks a lot worse than it actually was, as nobody seems to have suffered major injuries.
Law enforcement sources tell us no one was transported to a hospital in the two-vehicle collision, and that a report was taken on the scene. Fault will be determined at a later date.
In video of the scene, obtained by TMZ, you see Robin picking up car parts off the road and attempting to direct traffic away from the accident. At one point, you see Robin's SUV pulling out ... and the extent of the damage on it is on full display.
Based on what Robin posted on IG a little while ago, it doesn't appear their kids were with them -- looks like he and April did a solo lunch date, and they both seem okay.
We've reached out to Robin's team ... so far, no word back.
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Kevin Hart Already Walking Post-Accident ... Baby Steps to PT in Hospital
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Kevin Hart is already back on his own two feet -- but he's miles away from a full recovery ... TMZ has confirmed.
Sources connected to the comedian tell us that Kevin is, in fact, walking again -- as Tiffany Haddish mentioned Friday at the Harper's Bazaar ICONS event in NYC -- but he's not nearly as "good" as she made it seem. We're told he's walking slowly and gingerly at this point.
We're also told KH's starting physical therapy this weekend at the hospital he's currently being treated at. That's great considering he just underwent surgery days ago.
While he may be taking steps in his road to full health, make no mistake ... we're told Kevin is in excruciating pain as he heals, but that he's also maintaining a relatively positive mood.
TMZ broke the story ... Kevin was involved in a nasty car accident last weekend that sent his 1970 Plymouth Barracuda flying into a ditch off a highway in Malibu Hills. He suffered 3 spinal fractures, and went into surgery soon afterward for his back.
Kevin was riding passenger in the car at the time -- his friend, Jared Black, was driving. Kevin has months of rehab ahead of him, but he's already off to a great start.
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Dr. Phil Kevin Hart's Crash an Eye-Opener ... My '57 Chevy Needs Some Work
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Kevin Hart's scary car wreck has Dr. Phil shook because, like Kevin, he owns a classic car ... and he's now realizing it comes with some serious safety concerns.
The Doc tells "TMZ Live" his '57 Chevy is the same as Hart's 1970 Plymouth Barracuda in that it's equipped with lap belts but not safety harnesses ... and he doesn't know what to do about it.
As Dr. Phil says -- they don't make cars today like they used to ... and that's not always a good thing. He shows us there's really no way to easily install shoulder strap seat belts with the way the car's built. That's not the case with Kevin's Barracuda -- shoulder straps could have been installed.
Phil points out old cars like his and Kevin's don't perform nearly as well in crash tests as modern vehicles and, without making changes ... survival rates in crashes are much lower. In fact, he says he's stunned Hart is still alive.
As we told you ... Hart suffered serious injuries -- including 3 spinal fractures -- when his classic ride crashed through a fence on Mulholland Highway in the Malibu area early Sunday. The driver, his friend Jared Black, also suffered severe back injuries.
While their injuries may not have been totally avoided had the car been equipped with safety harnesses or airbags, they certainly wouldn't have hurt ... and installing them is now top of mind for Dr. Phil.
Because like he suggests ... if this can happen to Kevin, it can happen to him too.
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Dustin Johnson and Paulina Donating Backpacks to Bahamas ... Surgery Won't Stop Me!
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Dustin Johnson ain't gonna let a knee surgery keep him from helping those in need ... 'cause the golf superstar's spending his downtime stuffing backpacks to send over to the Bahamas!!
DJ just had arthroscopic surgery to repair cartilage damage in his left knee on Thursday ... while he's expected to return to the course later this year, he's sidelined for now.
The 35-year-old and his smokin' hot lady, Paulina Gretzky, are doing their part to help those affected by Hurricane Dorian ... hitting Costco to buy out a bunch of backpacks and supplies to send over to the kids in the Bahamas.
"Even surgery won’t stop me from helping our friends in the Bahamas.! #helpthebahamas," DJ said in his IG pic, showing huge piles of coloring books, crayons and other supplies.
DJ and Paulina ain't the only sports stars helping out in a big way ... as we previously reported, Sacramento Kings star Buddy Hield is currently trying to raise $1 million for his native country for hurricane relief ... and his coach, Luke Walton, has chipped in $10k as well!
Great gesture by everyone involved.
... and just for the hell of it, here's Paulina. You're welcome.
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Kevin Hart In 'OK' Mood and Intense Pain
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Kevin Hart remains in the hospital in intense pain, but we're told in a matter of days he'll be transferred to a rehab facility where he will begin a grueling recovery regimen.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ, the good news is that he is not suffering any paralysis, nerve damage or numbness as a result of the horrific car accident that left him with 3 spinal fractures ... fractures that required fusion in surgery.
We're told Kevin's spirits are "ok," but he's not entirely with it because he's still on heavy pain medication. Nevertheless, the pain is bad.
The plan, we're told, is for Kevin to be moved to a rehab facility early next week, but there's a possibility he could go as early as this weekend. Our sources say the rehab process will take "months and months." Of course, he won't remain in the rehab facility ... he'll do outpatient rehab once he's released.
TMZ broke the story ... Kevin's 1970 Plymouth Barracuda crashed through a fence on Mulholland Highway in the Malibu area early Sunday. Kevin, who was a passenger, and his friend, Jared Black, the driver, both suffered serious back injuries. The car was not outfitted with safety harnesses ... just lap belts.
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Kevin Hart Wrapped 2 Movies Before Car Crash ... Other Projects In Limbo
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Kevin Hart's serious car crash and lengthy rehab won't impact two of his movies currently in production ... but he's got a slew of other projects that are now up in the air.
Our sources tell us ... Kevin just wrapped two big flicks -- "Fatherhood" and "Jumanji: The Next Level" -- only days before he suffered 3 spinal fractures during his horrific Labor Day weekend car accident.
Kevin was in Boston last week for his final day of shooting on "Fatherhood" ... he wrapped Tuesday, and was involved in the car crash the following Sunday morning in the Malibu Hills.
We're told Kevin previously finished his work on the 'Jumanji' sequel ... but the fate of his other movies is very much uncertain.
One of those projects is an action comedy called "My Own Worst Enemy" ... which Kevin is supposed to star in and produce. He's been tapped to play an agent with a license to kill, and the plot calls for him to get help from an unlikely source.
Problem is ... Kevin's staring down weeks -- if not months -- of grueling physical rehab on his surgically-repaired back. Not the ideal precursor for starring in an action movie.
Kevin's team is mum on whether the schedule for "My Own Worst Enemy" will be affected by his injuries, and they won't say if he'll even be able to appear in the movie.
Fact is, they might not know yet. As we reported, Kevin is still heavily medicated to deal with excruciating pain after his surgery.
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Kevin Hart He Was Definitely a Passenger ... Friend Behind Wheel at Time of Crash
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Kevin Hart was definitely a passenger in the car crash that landed him in the hospital ... we know that because our law enforcement sources tell us the physical evidence proves his friend was behind the wheel.
Our CHP sources tell us ... Kevin's friend, Jared Black, was indisputably driving early Sunday morning. They know that because we're told he was trapped in the driver's seat in such a way that the firefighters had to literally cut the wreckage around him to extricate him from the vehicle.
We're told Jared also had injuries consistent with a steering wheel impact.
Our sources say both Jared and Kevin had back injuries, and they believe it's because the car did not have seat belt harnesses. The car -- a 1970 tricked out Plymouth Barracuda -- only had lap belts and, when there's a forceful impact, it often creates serious back injuries because the body lunges forward.
TMZ broke the story ... Kevin had 3 spinal fractures in the lumbar and thoracic areas, and surgeons fused the vertebrae. He will remain in the hospital at least through the week and will have to endure a very long rehab. He's currently in extreme pain and heavily medicated.
We got shots yesterday of the accident scene in the Malibu area, where CHP officers were taking measurements. We're told they neglected to do that the morning of the accident and were doing belated due diligence.
We're told there is no criminal investigation.
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Massive Bull Jumps Into Stands In Spain ... Charges Into Streets
A gigantic bull pulled a Ron Artest at an event in Spain -- leaping into the stands to go after the fans in an attempt to save his own life.
It all went down during a festival in Caparroso, Spain -- when the bull entered the ring and seemed to know its own fate ... ultimately deciding it was better to make a break for it.
We should say ... it's unclear if the event was a proper bullfight or a rodeo-style thing (without the matador and the stabbing), but what we do know is these things don't typically end well for the bull.
The bull lept over a wall and into the crowd before charging out of the stadium and onto the streets -- where spectators began running for their lives (oh, how the tables turned!).
The local mayor says the bull was eventually captured -- though its fate is unknown.
As we previously reported, a different bull went after a matador during a bullfight in Spain last month -- goring the dude in the groin before he was eventually killed.
One thing is clear ... the bulls are sick of all the BS.
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Kevin Hart Car Careens Off Road into Ditch ... Kevin & Driver Suffer Major Injuries
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2:58 PM PT -- Police tell us the driver of the car was found pinned in his seat under the crushed roof and so was the female passenger. We're told the fire department had to saw off the roof to free them.
We're also told the driver was airlifted across town to UCLA Medical Center. His condition and Kevin's is unknown at this point. We've reached out to Kevin's rep, but no word back yet.
One of Kevin Hart's classic cars ended up in a ditch in the Malibu Hills after veering off the road ... TMZ has learned, and looking at the damage ... it's a miracle he and 2 other people in the vehicle survived.
The accident happened just before 1 AM Sunday on the winding and treacherous Mulholland Highway. Crash scene video, obtained by TMZ, shows Kevin's Plymouth Barracuda deep in a gully about 10 feet off the road.
The car smashed through wooden fencing along the roadside, and you can see the roof was completely crushed by the impact.
Cops have confirmed the vehicle belongs to Kevin, but they tell us he was not driving at the time of the accident. There were 2 other people were in the car, including the driver -- and cops say Kevin and the driver both suffered "major back injuries."
The third person is a woman who did not require hospital treatment. Police say the driver had not been drinking.
Kevin was first out of the vehicle and according to a witness, a member of his security team showed up in an SUV and picked him up. Kevin lives nearby and cops say he went home "to get medical attention." He was eventually treated at a hospital.
Earlier, on Saturday ... Kevin posted a video of himself in his vintage ride, as someone yelled at him for laying down too much rubber on the street as he spun out his tires.
Kevin bought the car back in July as a 40th birthday gift to himself.
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RFK Assassin Sirhan Sirhan Back in Prison After Stabbing ... Claims Attack Was Random
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5:02 PM PT -- Sirhan Sirhan's attorney, Laurie Dusek, tells TMZ ... Sirhan claims he was attacked randomly while he was walking around the track in the prison yard.
She says Sirhan told her another inmate walked up from behind and slashed him across the left side of his neck with a blade of some sort (possibly a razor), just below the ear. We're told Sirhan lost a lot of blood in the attack, and didn't go after the guy because he thought he might bleed out.
Dusek says Sirhan currently feels weak, but believes he's alive by the grace of God. As for the other inmate, we're told Sirhan has seen him around the prison population but hasn't ever talked to him or had any physical contact with him. To Sirhan, the attack seemed unprovoked. No word on an ID of the inmate who carried out the attack.
Robert F. Kennedy's assassin appears to be okay after being stabbed in prison, 'cause the guy's already back behind bars -- and as for his attacker ... likely no one you might know.
The California Department of Corrections tells TMZ ... Sirhan Sirhan has been released from the hospital he was transported to and treated at, after being stabbed Friday, and is currently back at the Richard J. Donovan State Prison in San Diego. Home sweet home.
As for how he's doing ... we're told Sirhan is in "good condition." It's unclear where he was stabbed in the initial attack ... but it sounds like it wasn't life-threatening.
Now, regarding the man who assaulted him -- our law enforcement sources are staying pretty tight-lipped about who exactly it was. We have been able to confirm, though, that it was NOT any of the prominent inmates you'd probably recognize right away.
Those who've been ruled out as the assailant -- Suge Knight, both of the Menendez brothers, Jesse James Hollywood, and Tex Watson of the Manson Family.
There are other notable prisoners being housed at RJD, of course, but these guys are easily the most infamous, and our sources tell us it wasn't any of them. Like we told you, whoever did do it has been placed in isolation. No word on whether charges will be filed.
Sirhan killed RFK in 1968 during a campaign rally in L.A. -- he was running for President, and was seen as a highly-favored candidate in the Democratic Party after winning the California Primary. Sirhan fired off shots from a .22 caliber revolver moments after Kennedy's remarks.
He was initially sentenced to death, but that was later commuted to life in prison.
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Wiz Khalifa Canceled Hot Summer Show Due to Gnarly MMA Ankle Injury, Ouch
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Wiz Khalifa had to bail on a concert on the eastern seaboard because of a bad foot injury -- specifically, he got jacked up while putting in serious work ... MMA style.
Sources connected to the Pittsburgh MC tell TMZ ... Wiz fractured his ankle Friday night during an MMA training session, which left him unable to perform during Saturday night's Hot 104.7's Hot Summer 2019 showcase in Westbrook, Maine.
He was one the headliners on the lineup -- performing alongside acts like A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Ally Brooke, YK Osiris, Big Freedia and others -- but because he couldn't make it ... DMX filled in for him last minute. Not a bad replacement.
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Wiz took to social media Saturday to apologize to fans who'd purchased tickets in hopes of seeing him hit the stage, but promised he'd make it up to them in the future when he was healthy. He also made sure to thank DMX for stepping in on short notice.
If the MMA thing is catching you off guard, it shouldn't. He's been at this for at least a couple years now ... and he's absolutely taking training seriously. Just ask FOX's Jay Glazer.
Back in 2017, Wiz was filmed getting in an MMA sesh with Jay ... and the dude looks like he can absolutely throw down. He's even toyed with the idea of taking an actual fight.
What's crazy about this unfortunate setback for Wiz is that he appears to wear protective gear on his legs and ankles when he trains -- at least he did in this video here. He must've been kicking some serious ass to splinter a bone down there ... yowza. BTW, it should be noted ... we're told Wiz was NOT training with Jay in this instance.
Anyway, for all the fans who are upset, cut the dude a break -- a metaphorical one, of course.
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Insane Clown Posse Fan Gathering Sparks Lawsuit ... Juggalo with No Legs Ran Me Over!!!
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A legless Juggalo -- one of the devoted fans of the hip-hop duo Insane Clown Posse -- took a wasted joyride on a golf cart and plowed into a guy ... according to a new suit.
A man claiming he attended the 20th Annual Gathering of the Juggalos at a park in Indiana this summer is suing Ninjas in Action -- the company that ran the event -- for negligence leading to his injuries. For the record, the plaintiff is NOT a Juggalo, he was there shooting a documentary.
According to the legal docs -- obtained by TMZ -- the Juggalos' gathering was supposed to have a rule prohibiting golf carts, four wheelers or motorized vehicles, but it was not being enforced.
The man claims around 1 AM on August 3, he was riding a motorized bike around the park when he saw a golf cart with its lights off barreling down a hill toward him. He claims he pulled over and hopped off his bike, but the cart's driver -- Alexander "Less Legs" Perkins -- lost control and smashed into him.
The plaintiff's attorney, Brandon Smith of Morgan & Morgan, alleges Perkins -- a well-known Juggalo -- was operating the golf cart pedals with a baseball bat ... due to the fact that Less Legs is missing both his legs. The man also claims Perkins was under the influence of drugs and/or booze.
Perkins claims it's all BS. He tells TMZ ... he had permission to use the cart because of his disability, and the alleged victim -- who he says was riding a motorized bike without permission -- actually ran into him. He admits he was using a bat to operate the pedals, but adds ... he was stone-cold sober.
Less Legs also claims the guy was going the wrong way on a one-way road and slammed into the front of his cart. He claims he was ejected from the cart and sustained injuries, as well.
The alleged victim says he suffered serious and permanent bodily injury, and wants money to cover past and future medical bills. He's suing the Indiana park along with Ninjas in Action, but not Perkins.
ICP also got a pass.