Lil Tay Lying in Hospital Bed in New Clip ... Team Says She's Recovering From Heart Surgery

Lil Tay's on the road to recovery, it seems ... with her team posting she's recovering from heart surgery -- and specifically saying this isn't a hoax.

In the vid, shared to Tay's X account, the rapper is hooked up to a series of hospital machines, resting after what her account describes as surgery on a heart tumor.

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It's a short clip, and she's knocked out through all of it ... but, her team says they're "overjoyed to share that Tay’s open-heart surgery was a great success" -- adding their deepest thanks to all of her doctors.

Donald Trump Nicky Jam's A Dude??? Calls Singer 'Hot' Woman

Donald Trump's got his pronouns all mixed up ... getting onstage during a rally and calling Latin singer Nicky Jam a "hot" woman -- and, looking a bit surprised to find he's actually a dude!

The 45th POTUS had a rally in Las Vegas Friday night ... and he introduced Nicky to the crowd -- asking fans if they know Nicky and adding "she's hot."

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Trump then asks where Nicky's at ... and, watch the video -- once he catches a glimpse of NJ, he looks a bit surprised to see a guy walking toward him.

Influencer Miguel Angel Aguilar Shot in Face During Attempted Robbery

Miguel Angel Aguilar -- an influencer with a link to the Kardashians -- was rushed to the hospital Friday after he was shot in the face during an alleged attempted robbery.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Miguel was allegedly followed to his Los Angeles area home by a group of four men yesterday afternoon -- who approached him, armed with guns, when he got out of the car.

We're told some sort of scuffle ensued -- with sources saying the men tried to take Aguilar's Rolex -- which is when he was shot in the face.

Mariah Carey How Great is This Wonder of the World?! Superstar and Kids Visit China

Mariah Carey and her twins had a Great recent visit to China ... stopping to check out one of The Seven Wonders of the World!

The superstar musician posted a few snaps of the visit to Instagram ... she looked fabulous, of course ... adding that, "It really is great!"

MC's twins Monroe and Moroccan ... whom she shares with ex-husband Nick Cannon -- and who just turned 13 -- also appear to be enjoying the moment ... but their smiles aren't nearly as bright as mom's!

Ben Affleck Big Hug For Matt Damon's Wife ... After Matt's Chat with J Lo

Ben Affleck's leaning on his friends in the middle of his divorce ... giving a big hug and kiss to Matt Damon's wife Luciana Barroso.

The actor was spotted in Los Angeles arriving to a meeting and giving a little side hug and top-of-the-head smooch to his best bud's longtime partner ... a sweet moment between a pair of friends.

Luciana's clearly happy to see BA ... big grin on her face as she returns his side embrace on the sidewalk.

Shelley Duvall Long-Awaited Return to Acting Gave Solace Amid Health Decline

Shelley Duvall returned to acting for the last time after two decades away as her health rapidly declined ... 'cause she knew it would offer her unique solace, TMZ has learned.

As we reported, the trailer for the gory indie flick "The Forest Hills" dropped on Friday ... and fans were both psyched and bummed -- seeing the iconic actress in one last flick after her July death.

Her longtime partner Dan Gilroy tells TMZ ... she stepped in front of the camera again because she wanted to feel like an actress a final time -- knowing it would help lift her spirits amid her health battle.

Ballerina Michaela DePrince Dead at 29 ... Appeared on 'DWTS,' Brandi Carlile Video

Michaela Mabinty DePrince -- a ballerina who went from war-torn Sierra Leone to international dancing fame -- has died ... according to a statement posted to her Instagram.

A black and white pic of the star was posted to the account ... with a long caption focused on Michaela's "grace, purpose and strength" -- adding she poured her efforts into both her dancing and her humanitarian efforts.

Her team notes how she was only alive for a short time ... but, her legacy will continue to live on with all those who knew her. No cause of death was noted in the post.

Nikki Bella Out and About w/ Son Matteo ... Days After Divorce Filing

Nikki Bella isn't just a former WWE Superstar ... she's a super-mom too -- spending some quality time with her four-year-old Matteo after filing for divorce.

The former wrestler stepped out in Napa Valley Friday ... taking her son to his dance class with a big smile on her face.

Check out the pics ... both Nikki and her son look ready to work out -- twinning in all-black, sporty outfits.

Jennifer Lopez Anyone Need a Washboard??? ... 'Cause I got the abs!!!

Jennifer Lopez was out and about once again -- seemingly happy and content amid her divorce from Ben Affleck -- but this time ... her insane abs stole the show!

J Lo was spotted Friday ... specifically, at an L.A. hair salon before she was heading to music producer Linda Perry's house for a visit.

With her hair in a messy bun and cool shades on ... J Lo rocked low waisted trousers with a cream crop top ... all of which accentuated her washboard abs!

Cher Reportedly Agrees to Conservatorship Deal w/ Elijah Blue

Cher and her son Elijah Blue Allman are putting her request for a conservatorship behind them, according to several reports.

The lawyers representing both the singer-songwriter and her son appeared over Zoom Friday to announce the two sides had come to a mutually agreed upon deal.

According to Rolling Stone, Cher's lawyer Gabrielle Vidal told the judge the two sides met with mediators outside of court and have privately resolved the matter. Allman's lawyer, Steven K. Brumer, reportedly told the court the deal had "most definitely" been agreed upon.

Jane's Addiction Stage Fight Perry Farrell Broke Down After, Wife Says Eric Avery Accused of 'Cheap Shots'

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7:26 AM PT -- Etty Lau Farrell, wife of Perry Ferrell, shared her account of what happened prior to the stage brawl and the aftermath ... and she also is shading Eric Avery big time.

Basically ... she claims tension and animosity between the members has been building for a while ... and it came to a boil on stage Friday night in spectacular, albeit sad, fashion.

In the aftermath of the fight ... Perry "was a crazed beast for the next half an hour - he finally did not calm down, but did break down and cried and cried." She also shaded Eric ... claiming he "took advantage of the situation and got in a few cheap shots on Perry."

Bill Maher Ya Know, I Think Trump and Loomer are Banging ... Loomer Outraged, Threatens Lawsuit

Bill Maher did some speculating Friday night that sent Donald Trump's newest bestie into a rage ... the 'Real Time' host says he has a hunch Trump's banging her.

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The 'Real Time' host said Donald Trump may be old, but he's a dog always in search of women, and Bill said there are breadcrumbs of evidence leading him to Laura Loomer -- as he says, she's 31 and Trump's "type."

Well, B.M. noted she's been like white on rice with Trump recently, which then raised a question for him ... "Who's Trump f***ing? Because I said, 'it's not nobody.' He's been a dog for too long. And it's not Melania. I think we may have our answer this week."

Chris Watts Colorado Murder House Slashes Price Yet Again

The Colorado home where notorious murderer Chris Watts killed his wife before also taking the lives of his two young daughters is still on the market ... and the asking price has been cut a fourth time, TMZ has learned.

The 5-bedroom residence in Frederick, CO -- which was heavily featured in the 2020 Netflix doc "American Murder: The Family Next Door" -- has been on the market for 156 days, per Zillow.

Just this week ... the realtors slashed a fourth time ... for the actually very nice home ... to $699,000, per records.

Diddy-Dirty Money Singer I Didn't See Diddy Abuse Cassie ... Response To New Lawsuit

"Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta" alum and Diddy-Dirty Money member Kalenna Harper says she never saw Diddy getting abusive with Cassie ... contrary to claims in a new lawsuit.

Here's the deal ... Kalenna's Diddy-Dirty Money bandmate Dawn Richard sued Diddy this week, claiming she and Kalenna witnessed Diddy throw Cassie against a wall, choke her, hurl a scalding pan of eggs at her and drag her up a flight of stairs at his L.A. home.

Kalenna is mentioned 33 times in Dawn's lawsuit -- filed Tuesday -- and now she's breaking her silence ... saying, "While I fully respect Dawn's right to recount her experiences, I want to emphasize that her account reflects her personal perspective and should not be interpreted as a universal truth applicable to everyone involved."

'Concussion' Dr. Bennet Omalu Advises NFL, Dolphins ... Retire Tagovailoa

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If Dr. Bennet Omalu -- the brain expert credited with the discovery of CTE -- was running either the NFL or the Miami Dolphins ... he tells TMZ Sports he'd force Tua Tagovailoa to retire following his latest head injury.

The inspiration for the famous Will Smith "Concussion" movie didn't mince words when talking about the matter on Friday ... saying straight up the consequences for allowing the 26-year-old back on the field after yet another concussion could be dire.

Specifically, Omalu says if Tagovailoa were to sustain another significant blow to the brain -- he could become "permanently incapacitated."