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Vivica A. Fox says it's great to see Jamie Foxx back onstage after his medical issues ... and, the whole world's gotta watch out -- 'cause Vivica says he's a man on a mission.

We caught up with the actress outside Jamie's 57th birthday celebration in Los Angeles Tuesday night ... and, we had to know what it was like celebrating with Foxx after a brain bleed nearly claimed his life.

Vivica says it was so rewarding to see Jamie up on his feet, being himself again ... adding she's glad he came back in his own time instead of rushing through his recovery.

L.A. Rams defensive end Kobie Turner took the internet by storm after he was revealed on "The Masked Singer" ... and it caught his coach's attention, too -- 'cause the NFLer tells TMZ Sports Sean McVay asked him to put on a show for his team!!

We caught up with the 25-year-old after his run on the show came to an end ... and while he said his experience on the FOX series was a bit out of his comfort zone, he is no stranger to hitting some high notes.

"I've performed pretty much my whole life," Turner said. "Actually, right before COVID, I just did my first gig, and then kind of COVID hit. So it had been a little while since I performed live, but that more so felt like getting back to a space of home."

Gerry Turner is finally sharing more about his surprising split from Theresa Nist, who he married on the 'Golden Bachelor' ... and it turns out a cancer diagnosis played a major role.

Gary and Theresa got hitched shortly after getting engaged during the inaugural season of the new spin on the popular dating show, which aired in November 2023 ... but a mere 3 months after the big wedding, it was splitsville.

In an interview with People, GT revealed that after tying the knot, he was diagnosed with a slow-growing "bone marrow cancer" ... called Waldenström's macroglobulinemia.

Jamie Foxx was living it up as the ultimate birthday boy, celebrating his big day and spilling the tea on why this one hit differently for him!

The actor stopped for a chat with TMZ while leaving his Mr. Chow birthday dinner in Beverly Hills Tuesday after partying with the likes of Halle Bailey, Niecy Nash, Jonathan Majors, DeRay Davis and more ... telling us this one was special 'cause there was a time he wasn’t sure he’d live to see it.

"Celebration" is definitely the vibe for Jamie right now! He's fresh off dropping his successful Netflix comedy special, where he opened up about his wild ride -- confirming it was a brain bleed that caused the stroke that put him in the hospital back in April '23.

The Amazing Kreskin -- the world-renowned mentalist with connections to some of the biggest stars in show business -- has died ... according to a statement posted to his social media.

Kreskin's social media accounts posted a statement late Tuesday ... explaining the star passed away in the middle of the holiday season he loved so much.

According to the post, Kreskin decorated his house with numerous decorations and multiple Christmas trees each year -- and hosted lavish Christmas parties where he regaled guests with "Ave Maria."

American actor Jeremy Suarez was just a pre-teen when he first started playing Jordan -- the goofy kid with glasses who's academically intelligent -- in the early 2000s family/comedy sitcom "The Bernie Mac Show."

Joining Jeremy on set included Bernie Mac as the Chicago native living in Los Angeles as an actor and comedian, Bernie, Dee Dee Davis as Bernie's sweet and innocent "Babygirl" who turns bratty, Bryana, and Kellita Smith as the smart AT&T vice president, Wanda.

Taylor Lautner was also a cast member -- playing the role of Aaron.

Michael Cole, who was notably the last surviving star of the '60s/'70s hit crime drama "The Mod Squad," has died ... his reps confirmed Tuesday.

Per the actor's team ... Michael passed away peacefully this morning while surrounded by his loved ones. They applauded the late star for "living a full and vibrant life."

A cause of death was not shared.

"Stranger Things" star Brett Gelman is speaking out after the arrest of Luigi Mangione -- the suspect charged in the murder of a healthcare executive in New York -- saying while the U.S. healthcare system is broken, that's no excuse to commit murder.

We caught up with the actor at LAX Tuesday ... Gelman tells TMZ he understands the frustration with healthcare, but made it clear that being fed up with the system doesn’t give you the right to go out and kill someone.

Check out the video ... because Brett dishes more thoughts on the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson ... telling us the way whoever did the crime should’ve made a point about the healthcare system if he really wanted.

Brooks Nader is making a gas station her runway after getting all dolled up in a flamin' hot outfit for everyday errands.

Check it out ... the Sports Illustrated model showed some serious skin in a fiery red crop top and matching skirt -- which perfectly flaunted her toned abs.

She rounded out the racy ensemble with a pair of white heels, gold jewelry, black sunglasses, and her hair in a low updo.

Camryn Bynum is hoping his latest viral interception celebration scores him even more TV time ... telling TMZ Sports he would love to parlay his newfound internet fame into an appearance on "The Masked Singer."

The Vikings star set social media ablaze yet again on Sunday ... when he and Josh Metellus recreated the dance-off scene from "White Chicks" after his teammate picked off a Kirk Cousins pass in Minnesota's 42-21 win over Atlanta.

The two hit all of the Shawn and Marlon Wayans moves so perfectly -- even Marlon himself shouted them out on Instagram.

Kate Upton had her fans concerned last month after posting a worrisome scenario to her Instagram ... but the SI Swimsuit legend is now clarifying the details of the note, saying it had nothing to do with her husband, MLB star Justin Verlander.

As we previously reported, Upton asked her followers about a situation involving a 10-year-old girl traveling with her intoxicated dad ... the father threatens a taxi driver with a gun "if he does not drop them off on the highway at midnight to walk home."

Upton then speculated whether the described scene was an emergency or crime and how "lawyers/judges/advocates/law enforcement/parents" would feel about the matter... but did not explain what exactly was going on until Monday.

Selena Gomez has come a long way from her Disney Channel days -- just like Zendaya, Miley Cyrus and Nickelodeon alum Ariana Grande, with all four former child stars getting nods for the 2025 Golden Globes.

The noms dropped Monday morning, and Selena snagged TWO -- She’s up for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a TV Series (Musical or Comedy) for "Only Murders in the Building" and Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture for Netflix’s "Emilia Pérez."

Selena hit up her IG Stories to share her shock over her "Emilia Pérez" nom -- her reaction coming straight from bed as she processed the early morning news. For everyone else, though, no surprise there! "Emilia Pérez" was a critical darling, sweeping up 10 nominations -- the most at this year’s awards.

Katie Holmes is shutting down rumors about daughter Suri Cruise's net worth ... making it clear the 18-year-old didn't just come into a chunk of change.

The actress posted on her Instagram account Sunday, where she called out a recent report that claimed Suri had become a millionaire in her own right thanks to a trust fund she inherited from dad Tom Cruise -- as well as one from her mom.

Yet, as Katie clarified in her upload, this report was a bunch of hogwash ... with the "Dawson's Creek" alum slamming the article as "completely false."

Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope are showing that love conquers all. The couple, who recently called off their divorce, stepped out publicly for the first time, sending a clear message that things are going great between them.

The pair was photographed at Los Angeles’ trendy Erewhon Market on Friday where they enjoyed quality time with their daughter, Dylan Rose, during a grocery run.

The duo was seen laughing and smiling at each other on the outing. Joey kept it classic and casual in a fitted white t-shirt, jeans, and a baseball cap, while Samantha rocked workout wear.

Kelsey Grammer wasn’t letting a foot injury slow him down -- he was cruising around London on a scooter like it was no big deal!

The "Frasier" star was all smiles despite rocking a cast on his leg, showing no signs of slowing down as he made his way through the crowds with the help of his trusty transportation Saturday.

Kelsey had one knee on the scooter for balance, and it looks like he probably knew he'd warm up after picking up some speed ... 'cause apart from a sweater and some jeans, the guy wasn't doing a whole lot to bundle up in the chilly British city.

It’s unclear how he got the injury, and it's definitely not the break he needed after wrapping up season two of his "Frasier" revival recently.

5:52 PM PT -- Tyler Perry has broken his silence over the death of Steve Mensch ... expressing his deep admiration and respect for his friend ... while noting how hard this time of year is for him with devastating losses.

"This time of year, grief meets me like an unwanted visitor, as tomorrow marks 15 years since the loss of my mother. It feels especially harder because I have lost so many friends and mentors this year, ranging in age from as young as 40 to 92. And today, yet another loss.

I’ve been trying to understand this tragedy all day—what went wrong with that plane. Steve loved flying, and he loved that plane; he took so much pride in it. I’m praying for his family as we all try to make sense of this heartbreak.

Life is but a moment; we are like vapors. Hold strong to the people you love AND TELL THEM!"

9:03 AM PT -- Tyler Perry Studios Studios has released an official statement on Steve Mensch's death.

“Steve was a cherished member of our team for more than 8 years, and well beloved in the community of Atlanta. It is hard to imagine not seeing him smiling throughout the halls. We will miss him dearly. Our heart goes out to his family as we all send them our prayers.”

Steve Mensch, the president and manager of general operations at Tyler Perry Studios, was killed in a single-seater plane crash in Florida on Friday night, a source close to the studios told TMZ.