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Isaac Freeman III, aka Fatman Scoop, has died after the iconic musician collapsed onstage Friday night.

Scoop's tour manager broke the sad news when he said of the Grammy-winner, "I am honestly lost for words… You took me all over the world and had me performing alongside you on some of the biggest and greatest stages on this planet, the things you taught me have truely made me the man I am today. Thank you so much, I love you x."

Reminisce Festival, where Fatman Scoop was set to perform Sept. 7 also posted to Instagram saying, "It is with the deepest sorrow that we at Reminisce have received the devastating news of the tragic passing of the legendary Isaac Freeman III, known to us all as Fatman Scoop. This loss has left us all heartbroken."

Not long after, his family also released a statement, which said in part ... "He was the laughter in ours lives, a constant source of support, unwavering strength and courage."

Emma Roberts is ready to embrace her "Toxic" side ... saying she's ready to jump in Britney Spears' shoes -- and, she's even practicing her songs in front of an audience.

The actress sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Cosmopolitan ... and, the star talked Britney's former personal assistant, Felicia Culotta, telling us Roberts would play the perfect Queen of Pop.

Emma says playing Britney would be a "true dream" ... and, it's certainly a rumor she hopes will come true.

The widow of Johnny Gaudreau has shared her first messages since he was tragically killed by a suspected DUI driver on Thursday ... and it is heartbreaking.

As TMZ previously reported ... the NHL star and his little brother, Matthew, were hit and killed while riding their bikes. The suspect in the case has since been charged with their deaths.

Meredith Gaudreau on Saturday shared two devastating posts on social media about her husband’s death ... and explained what an amazing husband and father he was.

8/31 5:28 AM PT -- New video from the concert obtained by TMZ shows Isaac Freeman, aka Fatman Scoop, walking around the stage without a shirt on before he collapses.

7:45 PM PT -- Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett said via social media that Fatman Scoop was being transported by ambulance to the hospital. "Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers."

Scary scene at the Fatman Scoop concert ... after he passed out onstage and got CPR ... and TMZ has it all on video.

The legendary hip hop hype man was performing Friday at Town Center Park in Hamden, CT when he appeared to suffer a medical emergency.

Folks who were there say Fatman Scoop collapsed and passed out ... with people rushing over to administer CPR. Authorities tell us they were dispatched for a medical emergency at 8:33 PM.

Everything's bigger in Texas ... and apparently, that includes passengers' pre-boarding entertainment, because a Delta gate agent gave a crowd of awaiting passengers an impromptu disco performance for the ages!

Awaiting Houston Delta Passengers didn't know they had a layover in "Funkytown" until they were treated to a one-man show by a Delta employee with some mooooves.

The unnamed employee didn't let the early hours of the AM stop him from gettin' down with his bad self ... with one passenger even getting footloose alongside him at one point.

Taylor Sheridan made a famous show about life on a ranch ... and now the "Yellowstone" creator is buying one in real life ... and it's massive.

Real estate sources in Wyoming tells TMZ ... Taylor bought a 179-acre ranch in the state for $4.95 million.

The property is known as Papa's Creek Ranch and it's got not one but two trout streams winding through the landscape ... and the ranch also offers waterfowl hunting.

It seems Oliver Stone is not a huge fan of his film "Natural Born Killers" ... and he blames one of the film's stars for "ruining" the iconic '90s flick ... none other than Robert Downey Jr.!

You know the movie ... 'NBK' was condemned in the media when it dropped in 1994 for its brutal depiction of violence ... and it even inspired some real-life copycat crimes. Still, the highly controversial film was praised by most critics.

But now, it seems Oliver is among those who also took some issue with the flick starring Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis. ... and he holds the "Iron Man" actor responsible for his disdain.

The federal authorities investigating Diddy to possibly get a criminal indictment against the music mogul are chugging along ... issuing a new grand jury subpoena related to a hotel in Florida.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, federal prosecutors from the Southern District of New York got a subpoena requiring the fancy Miami hotel to cough up documents and other evidence related to Diddy.

Diddy and his ex Daphne Joy are both named in the subpoena. The subpoena calls for the hotel to hand over reservation records involving Diddy, Daphne and other associates of the Bad Boy Entertainment CEO.

Ricky Pearsall, the 49ers 2024 first-round draft pick, was shot earlier today during an attempted burglary in San Francisco, the city's mayor announced.

23-year-old Pearsall is in stable condition at a local hospital ... after reportedly being shot in the arm around 3:30 PM.

The alleged shooter was caught at the scene and is currently in custody.

The harrowing incident went down Saturday afternoon in the Union Square area of downtown SF, according to SFPD.

Bill Maher is angry over Matthew Perry's death ... the actor who was the most visible drug addict in the world, who scored the drugs that killed him from his own doctors.

The "Real Time" host went off on doctors who fueled the fatal addictions of Perry, Michael Jackson, Prince, Tom Petty, Elvis, and on and on.

At the root of the problem -- $$$. Doctors make a fortune, and so do pharmaceutical companies, that pushed 145 BILLION Oxy and hydrocodone pills in the U.S. between 2006 and 2019, resulting in 210,000 fatal OD's.

Artem Chingvintsev got busted, Kamala Harris got questioned and AEW star Mercedes Moné revealed her dream tag team partner ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Babcock have the latest on the 'DWTS' pro being arrested in Napa Valley for domestic violence.

Say what you will about Kim Kardashian, but she definitely puts her money where her mouth is when it comes to criminal justice reform.

Kim posted pics of her visit alongside supermodel sister Kendall Jenner and Influencer Olivia Pierson to Pine Grove Youth Firecamp and Growlersburg Firecamp In Northern California.

Kim captioned the post saying, "Yesterday I had the amazing opportunity to spend some time with the guys at Pine Grove youth firecamp, and Growlersberg Firecamp Crew 3 and 5. These incredible men are incarcerated firefighters saving our state, homes and communities from fire."

Ok, now it's insane -- Taylor Swift creating plays for the Kansas City Chiefs, and Cheryl Hines is taking heat because her hubby's supporting Trump. So we gotta ask ...

August came in hot and heavy with the celebs laying out, catching some rays and flaunting their fit figures by throwing hot shots right in your face! School may be back in session, but summer ain't over yet ... Grab your SPF and come lather up with Hollywood!

Laying out to dry, Swedish model Elsa Hosk took it ALL off on the shore, Kesha laid down the law posing politely in her strapless two-piece, and Kyle Richards hit the lake face down bum up on the dock!

If Aaron Donald gets the itch to return to the Rams this season, Kyren Williams tells TMZ Sports he's got no issues whatsoever helping the defensive tackle scratch it!!

AD, of course, retired back in March ... but after video surfaced of him recently beating former NFL running back LeSean McCoy in a sprint -- many have wondered if the future Hall of Famer has more gas left in the tank that he wants to expel on Sundays.

According to Williams, he's pretty sure Donald is firmly enjoying retirement ... but he said if the feeling ever changed, he'd happily welcome him back to the locker room.

Hold on tight as you walk up to these two pretty pics of Jordin Sparks! 'One step at a time', see if you've got what it takes to follow the singer's lead and track down the discreet changes  ... 'there's no need to rush!'

Earlier this week, the "American Idol" star popped by Fox 29's "Good Day" in Philly and paired her strong sneaker game with a breezy green top and a pair of ripped denim, however, there appears to be an alteration mishap.

Can you find the switch-ups?