'Saved by the Bell' Dennis Haskins Cause of Death Revealed

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Dennis Haskins died from Parkinson's disease ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained the "Saved by the Bell" actor's death certificate from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which lists Parkinson's disease as the immediate cause of death.

The certificate shows Dennis died September 27 at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank.

Drake Rep Says Rapper Is Not the Father of Keshia Chanté's Kid!!!

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Drake's rep is ripping apart rumors that he fathered a child with a fellow music star and longtime friend ... calling them complete and total BS.

Here's the deal ... singer-songwriter Keshia Chanté shared her pregnancy Tuesday in an article with the outlet Hello! -- glowing in a maternity shoot and revealing she's having a baby boy.

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Keshia wouldn't say who the father is ... though she implied on social media he's in the music industry ... and it didn't take long for Drake's name to get dragged into things.

Christa Pike Awake, Talking After Botched Execution

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Christa Pike is awake and talking after surviving Tennessee's botched attempt to execute her last week ... her attorneys told TMZ Tuesday.

Pike remains hospitalized in Nashville, where her lawyers say she's still receiving critical care after suffering severe damage to her arms. Despite the improvement, they say her prognosis remains unclear, and she's facing a long recovery.

We're told her legal team plans to see and speak with her this evening.

Andrew Tate Bestiality Porn Claims Involve Horse and Eel

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Andrew Tate allegedly had some seriously disturbing material on his devices ... including extreme porn depicting sex acts with a horse and an eel ... according to newly filed court docs obtained by TMZ.

The allegations are laid out in a massive filing connected to the UK's effort to extradite Tate from the U.S. ... and things get pretty dark.

British authorities allege Tate possessed explicit images depicting people having sex with live animals -- specifically a horse and an eel -- along with other extreme porn showing acts likely to cause serious genital injuries.

American Airlines Masturbator I'll Join The Mile High Club Myself

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A woman who allegedly got drunk before an American Airlines flight took her induction into the Mile High Club into her own hands ... literally ... because she's on video pleasuring herself, and only TMZ has the shocking footage.

In the 7-second clip ... a bottomless Katy Inzer is seen stretching out across a row of seats near First Class, rubbing her hand between her bare legs as she puts her feet against the window. No wonder airlines block off First Class with a curtain.

Her solo mission to Mile High Club status was anything but subtle ... because the man seated in front of her told cops he heard her moaning, and another passenger caught her on camera.

Montana Bear More Criminal Than Your Average Bear ... See Second Car Break-In

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Car locks may soon become a bare necessity up in Montana ... because a black bear broke into a car yet again up in Big Sky Country ... and the critter crime is on video.

We've got fresh footage out of Whitefish ... which shows the creeping creature walk up to a door -- yank it open and hop in.

As you can see, the bear paws around inside the car for a bit before hopping out -- apparently having its hopes of a midnight snack dashed.

Cornell Gang Rape Scandal Misidentified Marine Wants Court Error Struck After Death Threats

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A U.S. Marine falsely linked to the Cornell gang rape lawsuit is fighting to get the mistake wiped from the court docket ... after claiming the error led to death threats against his family ... TMZ has learned.

According to a new court filing, obtained by TMZ, Sgt. Matthew Ingalls is asking a New York judge to strike the original court document that wrongly included his family's address -- or at least redact the bad information.

As TMZ previously reported, Ingalls shares the same name as one of the seven men accused in the Cornell sexual assault lawsuit ... but he's got absolutely nothing to do with the case.

Chet Hanks vs. Eric Andre Heated Exchange at Complexcon

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Chet Hanks isn't ready to make peace with comedian Eric Andre ... confronting the dude in a wild interaction over the weekend at a convention in Los Angeles ... and it's all on video.

Chet posted footage of the heated exchange on social media ... which shows him walking up to Eric at ComplexCon and grabbing him by the shoulder.

At first, Eric looks happy to see him -- or at least does a pretty convincing impression -- but Chet isn't there for a friendly catch-up.

Diddy Ordered to Pay Nearly $500K in Attorneys' Fees ... To NBCUniversal

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3:08 PM PT -- Sean "Diddy" Combs' rep, Juda Engelmayer, tells TMZ ... "Yes, Sean was ordered to pay approximately $478,000 in attorneys' fees, but that is only half the story. NBCUniversal sought nearly $1 million, and the Court found substantial portions of its billing excessive and unreasonable, cutting the request by more than $512,000. Ironically, the arguments challenging those excessive legal bills were made by the same firm that recently withdrew from representing Sean amid its own billing dispute with him."

Diddy may need to make some budget adjustments at the prison commissary this month ... because a judge says he owes NBCUniversal nearly $500K in attorneys' fees.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ ... a judge says Diddy has to pay a big chunk of the company's legal fees after it successfully defended itself against his lawsuit regarding the documentary, "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy."

The judge ordered him to pay $477,700.50 ... and while it's a huge chunk of change ... it's sort of a win for Diddy, too.

That's because NBCUniversal initially asked for $990,292 to cover the entire legal bill. Diddy's paying less than half.

Patrick Mahomes' Dad Cleared To Attend Son's NFL Games ... Passed Drug, Alcohol Tests

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Patrick Mahomes' father will be allowed to attend some of his NFL star son's games this season while still on probation in his criminal case ... TMZ has learned.

In docs filed with the court, Patrick Sr. asked for permission to attend games in Kansas City, Las Vegas, and Cincinnati.

Patrick Sr. said he understood he would have to submit to urine tests as requested by his probation officer on dates before and after travel on each occasion.

Today's Gripping Stories TMZ, NYP 'The Low Down' ... Diddy Lawyers Join Cornell Case, Halle Speaks Out, Taylor & Travis Bday Date

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One of the Cornell frat bros accused in the Jane Doe gang rape lawsuit has lawyered up with the same firm that helped Diddy beat the most serious charges in his federal trial ... with attorney Teny Geragos now handling the case.

Check out the new YouTube collab between TMZ and the New York Post, "The Low Down," where we bring you stories that are gripping, outrageous, and sometimes scandalous.

Halle Berry is firing back at ex Olivier Martinez over claims she choked their 13-year-old son, Maceo ... saying she's a domestic violence victim herself and would never hurt her child.

Guess Who Nippin' Marathoner

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Can you guess which actress was nippin' out after running a half-marathon in Spain?!

This actress is best known for her roles in "Zombieland" and "Aquaman" ... though she later went on to meet her ex-husband in the film "The Rum Diary."

After a public court battle with that same ex-husband ... she ditched the United States for Spain, where she currently resides while raising her children.

Hit the gallery to see who the nippin' babe is!

ASU Student Tempe Cop Groped Me During Viral Bust

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An Arizona State University student is going after the City of Tempe and its police department ... claiming she was groped and assaulted by an officer during a violent arrest that has since gone viral and led to criminal charges against her.

Eryn Bonner's attorney, Benjamin Taylor, tells TMZ ... the city is retaliating against his client for reporting the alleged misconduct.

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Taylor tells us ... "The City of Tempe's decision to file charges is vindictive and political prosecution designed to protect their police department from liability after she reported being groped and assaulted by the cop that is seen on video."

The controversy stems from a July 19 confrontation on Tempe's Mill Avenue -- a popular area for college students to go out. Video released by police appears to show officers attempting to arrest other people when Bonner approaches and repeatedly tells them to let one of the men go.

Cornell Gang Rape Scandal Could Face Depp & Heard Jury Trouble

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The alleged Cornell gang rape case could face the same problem that hung over Johnny Depp and Amber Heard ... millions of people making up their minds before a jury ever does.

Journalism professor Jeffrey Blevins joined us on "TMZ Live" Tuesday and said the social media frenzy surrounding the case could make finding a truly unbiased jury a major challenge.

Blevins, who teaches at the University of Cincinnati, says traditional media tends to stick closer to the legal questions -- things like New York law, intoxication and consent -- while social media is far more personal and emotional.

Cornell University Rape Lawsuit Bar Denies Serving Jane Doe Alcohol

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The bar Jane Doe is suing in her civil suit alleging rape by Cornell fraternity members has fired back at her, saying they did NOT serve her alcohol.

Doe has sued Moonies Bar and Nightclub -- claiming she was served "to the point of visible intoxication" -- before she went to the Chi Phi fraternity, but the bar now denies in legal docs "that it unlawfully sold, furnished or assisted in procuring alcoholic beverages to any person under the legal drinking age."

Jane Doe was 20 when the alleged rape occurred ... the legal drinking age in New York is 21. She claims in her lawsuit she was at the bar for a Tri Delta sorority event, and the staff marked her hand to indicate she was underage.

The bar further "denies that it sold or furnished alcoholic beverages to any visibly intoxicated person."

There is a dispute between Jane Doe and defendant Matthew Ingalls. The day after their encounter, she said "You already knew when I came in I was 10 shots deep." Ingalls fired back, "You did tell me you were sober, by the way, you said you hadn't been anywhere."

Freddie Jackson R&B Singer Dead at 70

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R&B legend Freddie Jackson -- the powerhouse voice behind "You Are My Lady" and "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)" -- is dead.

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Freddie's family announced the sad news Tuesday ... saying the singer "went home to rest" Monday night. A cause of death was not disclosed.

His family remembered Freddie as more than just a legendary singer, calling him a "kind, generous soul" who loved his fans, family, friends, and music with everything he had.