Country Singer Colt Ford Put On Vibrant Performance ... Moments Before Heart Attack

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10:35 AM PT -- Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Ford was transferred to the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale Friday. He is stable, but still in critical condition.

Country music star Colt Ford gave no inkling that he was feeling ill while he performed on stage just moments before he suffered a heart attack.

TMZ obtained video of the 17th and final song Colt cranked out during his 2.5-hour set at Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row in Gilbert, Arizona Thursday night.

While playing "Cricket On A Line," Colt seemed vibrant and strong, belting out the lyrics while swaying to the music. At other points during the tune, Colt raised his arms in the air with the crowd and lifted the mic stand over his head.

Diddy Chillin' in Miami ... Same Day Son Sued for Sexual Assault

Diddy was chill Friday night, taking a stroll in Miami Beach while having a convo on his cellphone.

The embattled rap mogul was dressed in black -- head to toe -- with an orange towel draping his body. It looks like an ordinary pic, but his circumstances these days are anything but.

Diddy's latest legal headache comes from a woman who has sued him and his son King, allegedly the younger Combs sexually assaulted her on a yacht. Grace O'Marcaigh claims King forced himself on her during a party after allegedly spiking her drink.

Caitlin Clark Draws Major Celebs to NCAA Game ... MGK, Sudeikis, Kelce

College basketball phenom Caitlin Clark reached major celebrity status at her Final Four game Friday night – drawing the likes of MGK and Jason Sudeikis to see for themselves what everyone has been talking about.

Clark and her fellow Iowa Hawkeyes teammates went head-to-head against the UConn Huskies during their NCAA Tournament matchup at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio.

As America's new favorite dribbler, Clark helped her team beat UConn in a squeaker 71 to 69.

'YELLOWSTONE' ACTOR COLE BRINGS PLENTY FOUND DEAD ... Days After Going Missing

Cole Brings Plenty -- best known for the "Yellowstone" spinoff "1923" -- has been found dead in Kansas ... this less than a week after he went missing, law enforcement has confirmed.

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office said in a statement Friday they discovered Cole -- whose uncle Mo Brings Plenty stars in "Yellowstone" -- late Friday morning in a wooded area after a person noticed an unoccupied vehicle nearby and notified authorities.

Johnson County deputies are currently leading the investigation ... and investigators are still present at the scene. The exact circumstances of his death have yet to be revealed.

Pete Davidson Parting Gifts to 'Bupkis' Staff ... Cold, Hard Cash!!!

Pete Davidson's making sure his friends on "Bupkis" have good memories of him -- as he makes his exit, Pete's dishin' out thousands to some of the show's staff ... TMZ has learned.

Sources tell us, Pete's handing out cash prizes -- totaling hundreds of thousands -- to some creators who worked on season 1 of "Bupkis" to thank them for all their hard work on the show, pre-cancelation.

We're told Davidson gave the money to just a handful of people ... all of whom were involved with season 1, but who weren't necessarily working on the now-dead second season.

Stars and Scars You Be the Judge

Diddy hasn't had much support from folks in Hollywood in the midst of the federal investigation, and Chief's star Rashee Rice could face criminal charges after admitting to hit-and-run. So we gotta ask ...

Should Celebs Stay Clear Of Diddy?

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Tom Brady My Garden's Flourishing!!!

There's apparently a green thumb attached to Tom Brady's golden arm ... check out a recent pic of his Miami mansion -- a garden he's growing in his front yard is flourishing!!!

The NFL legend had planter boxes installed next to a tennis court near the entrance of his new pad ... and just recently, dirt and food were placed inside of them.

And, from the looks of things, Brady's doing a great job tending to it all -- 'cause it seems the crops are already bearing goods!!

What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!

Ain't no teardrops on Sheryl Crow's guitar, however, there may be IF you can't find the discreet changes. It's time to get amp'd up and take in these two images ... Can you handle it?!

The country music star strung one up for a live performance benefiting The Michael J. Fox Foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. Yes, you should keep your eyes on the main stage prize, but take a peak at the background too 😜!

"If it makes you happy", go ahead and look for these damn differences ... "It can't be THAT bad!"

**HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Sheryl Crow photos!**

TMZ TV Hot Takes Taylor Swift At WeHo Dive Bar ... Diddy's Son Accused of Sexual Assault, Bronny's Draft Stock

Saturdays are for the boys ... and TMZ TV hot takes, too. Check out the best clips from the past week!

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Starting on "TMZ Live," where Harvey and Charles talk Taylor Swift hanging out in a West Hollywood dive bar ... without her better half, Travis Kelce.

Wrestlemania 40 WWE Superstars Who'd You Rather?!

WrestleMania 40 is set in motion this weekend with WWE's most amped-up wrestlers, and TMZ is kicking off the madness by seeing which pro wrestler you'd pick out of a HOT N' SWEATY match!

Stepping into the ring ... the highly-anticipated face-off between Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins teaming up against Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Roman Reigns. Remember, if The Rock and Roman take the reins and win, tomorrow's main event will be held under Bloodline Rules!

And, the women are also MORE than ready for a total knockout like Rhea Ripley -- the current World Champion known for her Riptide Finisher -- versus Becky Lynch who's deemed as one of the greatest of ALL TIME!

Pit Bull Attack Mauling Victim Cause of Death ... Blood Loss, Exhaustion

The man who died after a pit bull attack at his home suffered a slow and painful final few minutes of life after getting mauled by his own canines ... this according to officials.

The autopsy report for Dominic Cooper is in -- and per the L.A. County Medical Examiner's Office ... the man ended up dying as a result of blood loss and physical exhaustion, which the M.E. notes was directly related to the injuries he sustained in the mauling.

According to the docs, obtained by TMZ, Cooper's pit bulls turned on him one evening at around 7 PM ... with multiple dogs starting to bite him, which they say lasted 5-6 minutes.

4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Leaves New Yorkers in Times Square Unfazed!!!

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It takes quite a bit to rattle residents of New York City -- so much so, in fact, that not even a 4.8-magnitude earthquake can make them break their stride.

Check out this wild footage that shows people in Times Square Friday not being fazed at all by the massive quake that hit the area. As you can see, barely anybody reacts as the tremor hits the Big Apple Friday morning.

It's totally business as usual, despite the noticeable rattling ... with sightseers snapping selfies, etc. Traffic is barely even impacted ... as cars are seen whizzing by Times Square with no issue. The shaking reportedly only lasted about 20 to 30 seconds.

Sacha Baron Cohen & Isla Fisher Announce Divorce ... After 14 Years Together

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher are ending their marriage -- something they both just announced ... this after 14 years together.

The 'Borat' star and the "Wedding Crashers" actress posted the same statement Friday, writing ... "After a long tennis match lasting over twenty years, we are finally putting our racquets down. In 2023 we jointly filed to end our marriage."

They add, "We have always prioritized our privacy, and have been quietly working through this change. We forever share in our devotion and love for our children. We sincerely appreciate your respecting our family’s wish for privacy."

Alex Jones So Chill in Hawaii ... Still Owes Millions to Sandy Hook Families

Alex Jones is living it up in Hawaii, chillin' by the pool and downing drinks ... even though his massive debt to the families of Sandy Hook victims remains unpaid.

Eyewitnesses on the island of Kaui tell TMZ ... the controversial podcaster was at a ritzy resort earlier this week with his wife Erika, and they didn't appear to have any other family or friends hanging with them.

Jones was dressed pretty relaxed for his tropical vacay ... sticking to t-shirts and shorts while he hung around the hotel pool and bar area.

Diddy Posts 'Victory' Music Video ... Running From Police

Diddy's making a statement with a new Instagram post ... sharing one of his most epic music video clips, one where he's evading police -- which is raising eyebrows on social media.

The embattled music producer/rapper posted the full "Victory" music vid, which opens on a post-apocalyptic Earth in the year 3002, and almost instantly sees Puffy running from officers decked out in SWAT gear.

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Danny DeVito also stars in the vid -- which is more like a short film -- and says Diddy's character has been running for years without getting caught, and then "Most Wanted" pops up onscreen.

Jason Bateman Hit w/ Angry PETA Letter Over Pod Stop Plugging Big Dairy!!!

Jason Bateman is facing the ire of PETA after doing an ad read for a dairy company on his podcast -- and they're none too pleased with him ... TMZ has learned.

In a new letter -- obtained by TMZ -- the actor is slammed by the animal rights org for spreading what they call "false and misleading marketing claims" on a March episode of his "Smartless" podcast.

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Specifically, PETA takes issue with Jason claiming Organic Valley -- a company that pumps out dairy products like milk -- sells items that are ethically sourced from small family farms ... as they claim the cows used for dairy production are harmed in the collection process.