Hulk Hogan Cause of Death May Be Medical Malpractice

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11:30 AM PT -- The Clearwater Police Department said in a statement to TMZ Sports on Thursday the investigation into Hulk Hogan's death remains ongoing.

"We have been in communication with family members -- including his son, Nick, and daughter, Brooke. The unique nature of this case has required us to interview multiple witnesses and seek medical records from a variety of providers, and our detectives continue to do that. All of this takes time."

"The Hogan family has been appreciative of our efforts and our communication with them."

10:32 AM PT -- Hulk Hogan's widow, Sky, confirmed to TMZ Sports the wrestling legend's phrenic nerve was "compromised" during one of his recent surgeries.

She added that an autopsy on Hogan has been done -- but she declined to reveal its results.

Sky also said Hogan's body has not yet been cremated.

Hulk Hogan may have been the victim of medical malpractice -- malpractice that may have cost him his life -- this according to sources connected to the death case.

'Nip/Tuck' Star Dylan Walsh SLAPPED WITH TICKETS AFTER MAJOR CAR CRASH

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"Nip/Tuck" star Dylan Walsh may be in some legal hot water after being involved in a terrifying car crash with his family.

The Rumson Police Department tells TMZ ... Charles D. Walsh -- Dylan's real name -- was the person operating the 2022 Ford Explorer that slammed through one utility pole before crashing into another one.

Police say Dylan "was subsequently issued several motor vehicle summonses" after 2 passengers in the car were transported to a medical center with complaints of pain.

Denise Richards My Summer Was 💩 With This Divorce ... But Tea Will Be Served Soon!!!

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Denise Richards is in the middle of a highly contentious divorce ... and she just addressed the matter after weeks of making headlines amid the battle with her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers.

The actress broke her silence on Thursday, posting a vid to Instagram ... thanking her supporters for the kindness amid the split  ... which she kinda talks about while saying the tea was coming later.

As you can see in her video ... Denise kicks off the convo by saying it's been a "sh***y" summer for her ... and she was still in disbelief that she's going through her second divorce -- her first being with Charlie Sheen.

Guess the Sexy Star Goin' Bottomless!

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Looks like this sexy star forgot to put her pants on!!! It's Thursday and the thirst traps are flooding in, but do you have what it takes to land on this one?!

We've flashed you plenty of her bikini shots ... The bikini model in question is blonde and found fame through her flourishing Instagram page -- which consists of hot shots like this one! She's worked with top brands like Sports Illustrated and ASOS.

Can you guess who she is?

Mastodon Guitarist Brent Hinds Dead at 51 After Motorcycle Crash

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Brent Hinds -- the legendary guitarist who helped put Mastodon on the map -- has died after a motorcycle crash in Atlanta, according to reports.

The band confirmed the news Thursday on Instagram, saying they are in a "state of unfathomable sadness and grief." They added ... "We are heartbroken, shocked, and still trying to process the loss of this creative force. Our hearts are with Brent's family, friends, and fans, and we ask for privacy during this difficult time."

The news comes just months after drama between Brent and the group. Back in March, the band announced they had "mutually decided to part ways" ... but earlier this month, Brent claimed he was actually kicked out.

Hernandez Govan Man Accused of Assisting Young Dolph Murder Found Not Guilty

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Hernandez Govan, the man accused of helping facilitate Young Dolph's November 2021 murder -- was just found not guilty in court!!!

On Thursday, a jury reached a verdict nearly four years after the superstar rapper was gunned down in his Memphis hometown, finding Govan not guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.

We also obtained the court docs dismissing Govan from the case.

The trial included testimonies from multiple law enforcement agency witnesses as prosecutors attempted to prove text messages showed Govan orchestrated the murder, although he did not actually fire the deadly shots.

Jenelle Evans Jace Is Leaving Las Vegas!!! Moves Out After Grounding

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Jenelle Evans' relationship with her teen son Jace has gone up in flames -- fresh off leaking their private texts, and he’s no longer living under her roof in Vegas and it's mainly because he's currently on probation, TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... 16-year-old Jace is now living with a relative in North Carolina, after he threatened to call CPS on Jenelle when she grounded him for acting out.

Our sources say -- despite media reports -- Jace never followed through and filed a CPS report ... he merely threatened it, claiming he was left in charge of watching Jenelle's other kids while she was out, which she says is total BS.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar Targets A.I. Threat After Sydney Sweeney Inspired Deepfake

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Senator Amy Klobuchar is waging war against artificial intelligence after falling victim to a "horrible" and misleading deepfake ... in which she appeared to comment on Sydney Sweeney's "perfect titties."

We talked to the U.S. Senator from Minnesota Thursday on "TMZ Live," and she explained how the now-viral video was so much more than a mere prank. As she told us, people online were actually being duped by the altered video ... a reality that's left her concerned.

Klobuchar admitted the video looks pretty legit, given it was doctored footage from a real July committee hearing. Of course, the things she said in the viral video were nowhere near reality -- the senator was actually tackling citizens' privacy, and not Sydney's cleavage, that day.

Millie Bobby Brown Adopts Baby Girl With Husband Jake Bongiovi

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Millie Bobby Brown and hubby Jake Bongiovi just dropped major news -- they’ve adopted a baby girl ... and the actress shared the heart-melting announcement on IG.

In her Thursday post, the "Stranger Things" star revealed, "This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption. We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy."

Millie wrapped it with the sweetest line: "And then there were 3. Love, Millie and Jake Bongiovi."

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Rob Zombie Rockin' Real Estate Sale!!!

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Rob Zombie has officially offloaded both of the homes situated on his famous Los Angeles-based compound.

Real estate sources tell TMZ ... the heavy metal star has sold the 2 properties he's long held in the Hollywood Hills, 3 months after listing the pair of homes for $9 million.

We are told Rob sold the abodes to 2 separate buyers for a total of $8.9 million. The 2-bed, 2-bath home went for $3.4 million and the neighboring 3-bed, 3-bath estate went for a whopping $5.5 million.

Taylor Swift Baby, That's Show Business My Showgirl Era's Heatin' Up With New Vinyl!!! 🪶✨🎊

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Taylor Swift ain't hitting the brakes -- 'cause once again she had fans sweating bullets all day over another announcement, and now the cat’s finally outta the bag!

Just like clockwork, Taylor pulled another 2 PM ET stunt -- dropping a third vinyl for her much-hyped 12th album, "The Life of a Showgirl. The newly dropped "Baby, That's Show Business" collection is serving major Vegas energy ... Taylor’s decked out in feathery glam with backup dancers rocking bright yellow plumes, shimmying right behind her.

Clearly, Taylor’s gone full throttle into her showgirl era -- and out of all the vinyls so far, this one’s hands down the sexiest ... making it crystal clear this album’s shaping up to be pure fantasy!

TikTok Star Julia Hill Films Self Rushing Field At MLB Game ... Gets Arrested, Jailed!

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Talk about clout chasin'!

A TikToker scored a viral moment when she ran on the field during an Anaheim Angels game this week ... and she recorded the whole stunt. That is, until cops slapped the cuffs on her!

The incident went down Monday during the Angels' 4-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in Anaheim, when Julia Hill hopped on the field and darted across the field.

The TikToker had her camera rollin' the whole time ... as she sprinted around the outfield, smiling and laughing the whole time.

Jaylen Brown's Dad Arrested For Attempted Murder ... After Apparent Parking Lot Dispute

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Boston Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown's dad -- former boxer Marselles Brown -- was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a youth football coach in parking lot dispute, TMZ Sports has learned.

Las Vegas Metro Police is investigating a stabbing that went down at All American Park on Wednesday ... stating two men were in a verbal altercation over a parking space when the suspect stabbed the victim multiple times in the stomach.

According to the arrest report we obtained ... the alleged victim's girlfriend actually told cops it was over Brown dinging their vehicle with the door of a Lincoln Navigator as he got out of the passenger side.

Gisele Bündchen ... Sailing Through Summer With Her Kiddos ... Precious Pics!

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No one does 'effortless summer' better than Gisele Bündchen -- the iconic model gave an adorable update to her millions, with precious pics of her growing family!

The 45-year-old hot mama snapped a selfie with her son, who she welcomed with boyfriend Joaquim Valente back in February.

Soaking up summer's serenity, the Brazilian babe sailed to new heights in casual fashion -- seen here rockin' a striped top paired with blue jeans ...

Donald Trump 'Yuge' Legal Win ... $500M Judgement Thrown Out!!!

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Donald Trump has nabbed a major legal victory in his "yuge" civil fraud case ... a New York appeals court has just thrown out a half-billion dollar judgment against the president.

On Thursday, the New York appeals court announced the ruling with 5 judges voting to do away with the massive judgment -- which was $355 million plus interest! In short, Trump stood to lose over $500 million ... and large parts of his business empire, but not anymore.

Why? Because the appeals court deemed the fine "excessive" ... with some of the judges noting it could've violated DT's Eighth Amendment rights -- which protects citizens from excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.

Drake Bell I'm a Single Man!!!

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We're not sure if Drake Bell's ready to mingle ... but he's officially single!

Court docs obtained by TMZ show a Seminole County, Florida judge granted the "Drake and Josh" alum and his ex Janet Bell's request to end their marriage.

The docs, filed on Tuesday, confirm each party's now legally single -- though their divorce is not complete.