Bronny James Brings Sold Out Crowd To USC ... Ahead Of Big Debut
The hype for Bronny James is REAL ... the college basketball player is already sellin' out games just like his pops, and before his big USC debut.
Bronny and the rest of the USC Trojans are going up against Long Beach State on Sunday, but good luck gettin' a ticket -- 'cause every single one has already been snatched up!
Sunday's game marks the first time Bronny's hitting the court as a college athlete, and LeBron told reporters on Thursday how excited he was for his boy's big milestone ... saying it's a match he's incredibly looking forward to.
LeBron even claimed he'd miss his own Lakers game if it fell on the same night as Bronny's ... luckily, it doesn't.
TMZ broke the story, Bronny suffered cardiac arrest during a workout on campus back in July, and ended up spending a couple of days in the hospital ... and was cleared last month to get back on the court.
Thankfully, it seems that scary chapter is behind Bronny and co. ... and a packed stadium of fans can now catch his moves on the court for the big milestone!
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Dak Prescott I Want Fans To Crap All Over Eagles ... For A Good Cause!!!
Dak Prescott is calling on NFL fans to drop trou' and take a deuce all over their hated rival teams ... and it's all in the name of colorectal cancer awareness!!
The Dallas Cowboys quarterback released the hilarious, minute-long promo on Friday ... where he's inviting diehard football backers to join the bowel movement by getting their colons screened and supporting their allegiances at the same time.
"As a professional quarterback, I get a lot of s***," Prescott says in the video for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance's Lead From Behind campaign. "And, I get it -- when you're not a fan of something, s***ing on it can make you feel good. But, what if I told you now, it can do some good, too?"
Prescott then goes on to reveal an at-home screening kit with customizable stickers ... and naturally, the collection features images of pretty much every NFL team's mascots, so people can literally s*** on any fanbase.
"Not a fan of marine life?" Prescott asks as he holds up a dolphin sticker. "Slap it on!!"
Prescott also shades the 49ers, Browns and Eagles ... but conveniently, there's no Cowboys-related sticker in sight.
"Have issues with old-timey prospectors? Boom," Prescott continues. "It works with anything -- from colors to large American predatory birds."
#DallasCowboys quarterback @Dak Prescott opens up to @CraigMelvin about urging people to get screened for colorectal cancer with a new public service announcement with @LeadFromBehind. pic.twitter.com/4KMdFGz75M
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) December 8, 2023 @TODAYshow
Actor Ryan Reynolds' voice makes a brief appearance, too ... and even he catches a stray in the process.
The clip is pretty damn funny, but the topic is serious for Dak -- he lost his mother, Peggy, to colon cancer in 2013.
He explained to the "Today" show that's why he decided to volunteer to do the PSA ... and he's hoping it motivates all viewers to get checked out.
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Estrella de "Sobrenatural" Muy contento al salir del hospital ... Tras un gran susto
La estrella de "Sobrenatural" Mark Sheppard, está fuera del hospital después de sufrir 6 ataques al corazón y milagrosamente evitar la muerte, mostrando una sonrisa en su camino a casa.
El actor de 59 años de edad fue visto saliendo del hospital de Los Ángeles el jueves, con una sonrisa de oreja a oreja y repartiendo algunos abrazos al personal del hospital.
Mark parece tener todavía algunos drenajes postoperatorios conectados, que se utilizan comúnmente para drenar el exceso de sangre y líquido después de la cirugía, un precio pequeño a pagar por la terrible experiencia que enfrentó hace menos de una semana.
Como informamos, Mark afirmó haber sufrido una serie de "ataques cardíacos masivos" después de colapsar en su cocina el viernes. EMTs logró traerlo de vuelta a la vida cuatro veces.
Mark tenía una obstrucción total en su arteria descendente anterior izquierda, también conocido como LAD.
Mark le dio crédito a su esposa y al equipo de St. Joseph para su supervivencia y si su enorme sonrisa es una indicación, es probable que tenga una nueva mirada en la vida.
'Supernatural' Mark Sheppard All Smiles Leaving Hospital ... After Near-Death Scare
"Supernatural" star Mark Sheppard is out of the hospital after suffering 6 heart attacks and miraculously avoiding death ... flashing a smile on his way home.
The 59-year-old actor was spotted heading out of the Los Angeles-area hospital Thursday, grinning from ear to ear and dishing out some hugs to the hospital staff.
Mark appears to still have some post-op drains connected, which are commonly used to drain excess blood and fluid after surgery ... a small and temporary price to pay for the terrifying ordeal he faced less than 1 week ago.
As we reported, Mark claimed to have suffered a series of "massive heart attacks" after collapsing in his kitchen Friday, with EMTs bringing him back to life 4 times.
Mark had a total blockage in his left anterior descending artery -- otherwise known as a LAD.
Mark credited his wife and the St. Joseph's team for his survival ... and if his massive grin is any indication, he's likely got a new look on life.
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Aaron Rodgers Gets Second Tattoo ... Dragon With Nod To Jets Jersey
Aaron Rodgers just got tattooed again ... this time he had a dragon featuring a nod to his Jets' jersey put down on his left arm.
The New York quarterback's tattoo artist, Balazs Bercsenyi, revealed the new artwork on his Instagram page on Thursday afternoon ... showing Rodgers got the piece put right in the middle of his bicep.
It's unclear why Rodgers chose the creature -- or what the significance of the lettering around it is -- but Bercsenyi explained the positioning of the dragon's body was no accident.
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"Second tattoo for the 🐐 himself @aaronrodgers12," the artist said in a caption on the photos of the ink, "with a subtle hint for Aaron’s new jersey number #8."
The 40-year-old signal-caller was clearly thrilled with how it all came out ... writing in a comment on the artist's page, "Happy Birthday brother! So thankful for you and your mastery."
The tat is the second Rodgers has ever gotten ... he previously had a pair of lions and an eyeball put on his left forearm.
Of course, Rodgers has plenty of time to sit in the tattoo chair these days -- he's been on injured reserve since he blew out his Achilles during NY's first game of the season.
And, while he's made a valiant effort to get back to the Jets this season ... with their 4-8 record, it seems likely we won't see him -- or his new tat -- under center on gamedays 'til 2024.
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Alvin Kamara Sends Ball, Jersey To NFL Official ... After Breaking Leg In Sideline Collision
Alvin Kamara is doing his part to brighten up an NFL official's week after the Saints star accidentally broke the guy's leg during a game on Sunday ... sending a signed ball and jersey his way -- with a well wishes note too.
The man -- Nick Piazza -- received the gifts on Wednesday, according to NOLA.com's Jeff Duncan ... just three days after Kamara barreled into him in New Orleans' tilt against the Lions, seriously hurting him in the process.
This sideline worker’s leg did not look good after Alvin Kamara ran into him. Prayers up 🙏
— NFL Retweet (@NFLRT) December 3, 2023 @NFLRT
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Piazza seemed to be super appreciative of the gifts -- posing for a photo with them all -- while also revealing to Duncan that Saints owner Gayle Benson personally reached out as well.
While grateful for the support ... Piazza is still far from a healthy man -- as he's got a super long road to recovery ahead of him.
My column on Nick Piazza, and the head-spinning events that changed his life on Sunday…
— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncan_) December 7, 2023 @JeffDuncan_
Injured Saints chain crew member discusses his recovery, Alvin Kamara's gift, more https://t.co/rM0mPpsAAF
Piazza said doctors told him he tore ligaments in his knee and fractured his fibula as well -- and all of the ailments will require major surgery on Friday.
Piazza is expected to miss work for the next couple months as he recovers -- and his role this season as an NFL sideline official is over as well.
Nonetheless, Piazza is clearly remaining positive ... telling Duncan, "I really appreciate the messages, care packages and medical treatment. And, if you see Alvin, please tell him thanks. He signed a football and jersey for me. Very nice."
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Alan Ruck Es demandado por el choque contra una pizzería
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La estrella de "Sucesión" Alan Ruck podría estar en problemas con la policía por el accidente de su carro contra una pizzería, ya que está siendo arrastrado a los tribunales por uno de los conductores que estuvo en el incidente.
Según una demanda obtenida por TMZ, Horacio Vela dice que estaba parado en una luz roja en la intersección de Hollywood Blvd y La Brea Ave la noche de Halloween. Vela dice que Ruck estaba esperando detrás de él en su camioneta Rivian 2023.
Sin previo aviso, Vela dice que Ruck se estrelló contra la parte trasera de su Hyundai, mientras el semáforo todavía estaba en rojo, empujándolo hacia el tráfico en sentido contrario y provocando que Vela chocara con otro vehículo.
Como informamos, el vehículo de Ruck continuó acelerando hasta chocar contra la pizzería de Raffalo y causar significativos daños.
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Vela dice que sufrió, "lesiones graves y daños" como resultado del accidente y que fue llevado inmediatamente al hospital en ambulancia para ser revisado.
Aunque no especifica, el demandante también afirma que el accidente le causó "daños a la propiedad, costos en atención médica en el pasado y el futuro, dolor, angustia mental, angustia emocional y otros daños consecuentes".
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El video del accidente muestra cómo el Rivian de Ruck acelera sin previo aviso mientras estaba detenido en un semáforo en rojo. La policía dice que el actor no estaba bajo la influencia de ninguna droga o alcohol y tilda todo el asunto de accidente.
Nos encontramos con Ruck después del accidente, pero no dijo mucho.
Nos pusimos en contacto con su equipo para hablar sobre la demanda, pero hasta ahora no hemos tenido respuesta.
Alan Ruck Sued for Pizza Shop Truck Crash
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"Succession" star Alan Ruck might be out of the woods with cops for his pizza shop truck crash, but he's being dragged to court by the driver of one of the vehicles he collided with before driving through a building.
According to a lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Horacio Vela says he was stopped at a red light at the intersection of Hollywood Blvd and La Brea Ave Halloween night. Vela claims Ruck was waiting directly behind him in his 2023 Rivian truck in the line of traffic.
Without warning, Vela says Ruck slammed into the back of his Hyundai while the light was still red, pushing him into oncoming traffic and causing Vela to collide with another vehicle.
As we reported ... Ruck's vehicle continued on, slamming into Raffalo's pizza and causing significant damage.
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Vela says he suffered, "severe injuries and damages" as a result of the crash ... and was immediately taken to the hospital by ambulance to get checked out.
While he doesn't get specific ... Vela also states the crash left him with "property damage, costs of past and future medical care, pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, and other consequential damages."
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Video from the crash showed Ruck's Rivian accelerate without warning while it was stopped at a red light, cops say he was not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol ... and chalked the whole thing up to an accident.
We got Ruck out following the crash, but he didn't say much.
We reached out to Ruck's team about the lawsuit ... so far, no word back.
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Sauce Walka Charged with Evading Arrest ... 130 MPH High-Speed Chase!!!
Houston rapper Sauce Walka is free on bond after police say he attempted to flee at a crazy high speed ... only to find himself in the hospital after wrecking his car.
Harris County Sheriff's Office tells us deputies observed Sauce running a red light Wednesday night and attempted to pull him over -- but he darted away, eventually reaching a top speed of 130 mph during a pursuit that lasted just over 2 miles.
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Cops say the rapper then lost control of his vehicle, crashed and ended up needing to be rushed to a hospital. We're told doctors treated him for non-life-threatening injuries.
Sauce was eventually released from the hospital, and booked into the Harris County Joint Processing Center for felony evading in a vehicle.
We're told Sauce was released on $15k bond, and has a court date this Friday ... which he doesn't seem to be worried about.
After getting sprung from jail, SW phoned his homie Sauce Money JC and described the incident as a "catastrophic accident,” but downplayed it by promoting his new music.
Concerned fans should be able to reach Sauce more easily now ... thanks to JC's video.
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Jeremy Renner lleva un dispositivo de compresión en la pierna un año después de su accidente
Jeremy Renner interpreta a Ojo de Halcón, pero la estrella de "Los Vengadores" se parecía más a Iron Man mientras viajaba por el aeropuerto JFK de Nueva York, gracias a un dispositivo de compresión que tiene que llevar casi un año después de su terible accidente con un quitanieves.
El actor llevaba dos dispositivos que se utilizan para mejorar el flujo sanguíneo y reducir el dolor y la hinchazón en la parte inferior de sus piernas.
Aunque, Jeremy ya ha recorrido un largo camino desde que milagrosamente sobrevivió a la terrible experiencia de ser aplastado por su quitanieves el día de Año Nuevo.
Además de sus huesos rotos, también sufrió un colapso pulmonar y se perforó el hígado, pero desafió las probabilidades solo diez semanas más tarde ya que comenzó a caminar con la ayuda de un bastón.
Las imágenes de video capturaron el horror del accidente, con un equipo de médicos corriendo para salvar su vida antes de que finalmente fue trasladado por vía aérea al hospital en estado crítico.
Además de la actuación de los socorristas, Jeremy le declaró meses después a Jimmy Kimmel que su supervivencia se debió a la suerte.
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Bueno, desafiar las probabilidades se ve muy bien ahora que se acerca el aniversario de su terrible experiencia.
JEREMY RENNER Wired Up, Ready to Fly with Device ... Helps Recovery 1 Yr. Later
Jeremy Renner plays Hawkeye, but 'The Avengers' star looked more like Iron Man while traveling through NYC's JFK Airport ... thanks to a compression device he has to wear nearly 1 year after his horrific snowplow accident.
The actor wore 2 of the devices -- used to improve blood flow and reduce pain and swelling -- strapped to his lower legs ... along with some warm winter threads during his Wednesday travel plans.
Though, Jeremy has already come a long way since miraculously surviving the ordeal of being crushed by his snowplow on New Year's Day.
As well as his broken bones, he also suffered a collapsed lung and punctured liver ... but defied the odds a mere 10 weeks later as he began to walk with the aid of a cane.
Video footage captured the horror of the accident ... with a team of medics racing to save his life before he was eventually airlifted to the hospital in critical condition.
As well as the actions of the first responders, Jeremy told Jimmy Kimmel months later that his survival was down to pure luck.
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Well, defying the odds looks great on him as he approaches the anniversary of his ordeal.
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Actor de "Mi Pobre Angelito" se opera de cáncer
Ken Hudson Campbell, que interpretó a Papá Noel en "Mi pobre Angelito", espera un milagro navideño luego de poner en marcha un GoFundMe para pedir ayuda tras su reciente diagnóstico de cáncer.
Campbell —que también ha aparecido en otros clásicos queridos durante sus 35 años de carrera como "El día de la marmota" y "Armageddon"— fue diagnosticado a finales de octubre después de que un tumor "elusivamente creciera en la parte inferior de su boca y comenzara a invadir sus dientes".
La declaración en el GoFundMe dice que está programada una cirugía de 10 horas para extirpar el tumor el jueves, procedimiento que también eliminará una gran parte de su mandíbula.
Además, se someterá a cirugía reconstructiva y rondas de radiación y quimioterapia y tendrá un largo período de recuperación de 6 meses.
Desafortunadamente, Ken perdió su seguro de salud SAG-AFTRA en enero de 2022 tras la pandemia y aunque ha encontrado un nuevo seguro, todavía se prevén importantes gastos de bolsillo, de ahí el GFM.
Al momento de escribir esto, ha alcanzado un poco más de $58K de su objetivo de $100K.
La declaración hace hincapié en que la cirugía podría afectar a su empleabilidad futura, añadiendo: "Pedimos tu ayuda para que Kenny pueda aprovechar el tiempo que le queda para recuperar la salud y pasar más tiempo con su familia y amigos".
'HOME ALONE' ACTOR Ken Hudson Campbell Set For Cancer Surgery STARTS GOFUNDME OVER SKY-HIGH COSTS
Ken Hudson Campbell -- who played Santa in "Home Alone" -- is hoping for a Christmas miracle ... after kickstarting a GoFundMe for help after his recent cancer diagnosis.
Campbell -- who's also appeared in other beloved classics such as "Groundhog Day" and "Armageddon" during his 35-year career span -- was diagnosed in late Oct after a tumor "elusively grew on the bottom of his mouth and began encroaching on his teeth."
The statement on the GoFundMe says he's scheduled for a 10-hour surgery to remove the tumor Thursday ... which will also remove a large part of his jawbone.
Additionally, he'll undergo reconstructive surgery and rounds of radiation and chemo ... with a lengthy 6-month recovery period.
Unfortunately, Ken lost his SAG-AFTRA health insurance in Jan 2022 following the pandemic ... and even though he's found new insurance, substantial out-of-pocket costs are still anticipated -- hence the GFM.
At the time of writing, it has reached a little over $58K of its $100K goal.
The statement emphasizes the surgery could affect his future employability ... adding: "We're asking for your help so that Kenny can use the time ahead to return to health, and spend more time with family & friends."
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Cowboys Coach Mike McCarthy Undergoing Appendix Surgery ... Eagles Game Status In Question
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The Dallas Cowboys might be without their head coach for their huge matchup with the Eagles this weekend ... 'cause the team says Mike McCarthy is slated to undergo surgery later Wednesday that could keep him from the sidelines on Sunday.
The Cowboys revealed McCarthy will have a procedure on his appendix after he was diagnosed with acute appendicitis following some abdominal pain he was suffering from earlier Wednesday morning.
The team says the 60-year-old is scheduled to be released from the hospital before sunrise Thursday ... and, somehow, he "anticipates coaching" against Philadelphia -- this despite kickoff being roughly 100 hours away.
While he's out, the Cowboys say their three coordinators will run team practices.
Of course, it'd be a big blow for the Cowboys if McCarthy cannot ultimately make it to AT&T Stadium ... because, after all, the contest is quite possibly the biggest regular season game the team has had in the last few years.
If Dallas wins, both teams will sit atop the NFC East with 10-3 records. If it loses, however, it will not only be two games behind Philly in the standings, it will also lose out in a tiebreaker scenario.
Kickoff is slated for 5:20 PM.
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Britney Spears publica una foto con su padre luego de la noticia de su amputación
Britney Spears se siente nostálgica acerca de su, padre Jamie Spears, y es la última señal de que está calentando a la idea de una reconciliación padre e hija.
La cantante publicó una serie de fotos de la familia el martes, la mayoría mostrandola a ella llevando a sus hijos ahora adolescentes cuando eran mucho más jóvenes, pero una muestra a Jamie junto a Brit, sosteniendo la lonchera de su nieto y una caja de jugo.
Britney no título las fotos, pero como te dijimos, ella está abriendo la puerta a la posibilidad de llegar a su padre, por lo que la foto podría ser una pista de que todo va por buen camino.
TMZ publicó la historia; los médicos tuvieron que amputar una de las piernas de Jamie después de 5 cirugías sin éxito para combatir una infección masiva. Además de su mal estado de salud, Jamie ha tenido que hacerle frente a la avalancha de críticas sobre su manejo de la tutela de Britney, con la cantante criticándolo públicamente en redes sociales.
Sin embargo, nos dijeron que la estrella se ablandó respecto a él recientemente, incluso diciendo que lo ha echado de menos a veces y consideró enviarle dinero para ayudarlo a salir.
Nos dicen que Jamie está totalmente abierto a volver a conectar con su hija, y nada le encantaría más que estar en buenos términos de nuevo con ella.
Como ya sabemos, también se lleva bien con mamá (Lynne), quien voló para la fiesta de cumpleaños número 42 de Britney el fin de semana y también se comunica con su hermana, Jamie Lynn.
Aunque las circunstancias que rodean la posible reconciliación no son las mejores... parece que para Britney la familia es lo primero en tiempos de crisis.
BRITNEY SPEARS Good Ol' Days with Dad & My Kids ... Posts Throwback Pics After Amputation News
Britney Spears is feeling nostalgic about family, including her dad Jamie Spears, and it's the latest sign she's warming to the idea of a father/daughter reconciliation.
The singer posted a slew of throwback family snaps Tuesday -- most showing her carrying her now-teenage sons when they were much younger, but one also shows Jamie next to Brit ... holding his grandson's lunchbox and a juice box.
Britney didn't caption the photos, but as we told you, she's opening the door to the possibility of reaching out to her father -- so, the pic could be seen as her extending an olive branch to Jamie.
TMZ broke the story ... doctors had to amputate one of Jamie's legs after 5 unsuccessful surgeries to combat a massive infection. In addition to his ailing health, Jamie's had to cope with the barrage of criticism over his handling of Britney's conservatorship -- with the singer publicly blasting him on social media herself.
However, we were told the star softened towards him recently ... even missing him sometimes and considered sending him money to help him out.
We're told Jamie's totally open to reconnecting with his daughter, and would love nothing more than to be on good terms again with Brit.
As you know, she's also been getting along with mom Lynne, who flew out for Britney's 42nd birthday bash over the weekend and she's also communicating with sister Jamie Lynn.
While the circumstances surrounding the prospective reconciliation aren't the best ... it seems that for Britney, family comes first in times of crisis.