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Jamie Foxx is opening up about his hospitalization last year ... describing his mystery health scare as a "near-death experience."

The actor talks about his 2023 stint in an Atlanta hospital in his new Netflix comedy special, "What Had Happened Was."

Jamie recorded the special in October and two of the people in the crowd told CNN Jamie revealed his diagnosis and detailed his recovery.

"Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson is suffering from a brain disorder.

Phil's family revealed he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in the latest episode of the "Unashamed with The Robertson Family" podcast.

Jase Robertson also said doctors told them Phil is suffering from a blood disease that's causing all kinds of problems, and it's only getting worse.

Diddy's facing a mountain of lawsuits from anonymous accusers, but one accuser's name has now been revealed in court docs ... and she's the ex-wife of a professional hockey player.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, one of the Jane Does suing Diddy for sexual assault was ordered to reveal her identity if she wanted to continue her lawsuit ... and now we've learned the woman suing is Anna Kane, who used to be married to NHL star Evander Kane.

FYI, Evander has not been accused of any wrongdoing.

Anna amended her lawsuit to include her government name. As we already told you, she claims she was just 17 years old and still in high school when Diddy, and others, gang-raped her.

Kim Kardashian's holiday season just got a little less merry -- she’s got a broken foot to deal with right before Christmas!

The SKIMS founder posted an IG Story pic Friday showing off her foot in a brace, with 2 crutches in tow, and didn’t hold back in the caption ... writing, "FML, broken foot for the holidays."

Kim added an angry swearing emoji to really drive home how much of a hassle this broken foot is -- especially since the Kardashians are all about going big for the holidays.

3:22 PM PT -- According to CNN ... an NYPD spokesperson says a backpack found in Central Park is being investigated as possibly belonging to the suspect wanted for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

As TMZ reported yesterday, the backpack appears to be an Everyday Backpack from Peak Design ... a bag meant for serious photographers but designed for casual use as well.

The manhunt for the suspect who fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan is expanding beyond New York City ... because cops think he fled the Big Apple.

New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tish told CNN that NYPD investigators have reason to believe the suspect is no longer in town.

As we reported ... police believe the gunman arrived in NYC last month on a bus from Atlanta and shacked up in a hostel, using a fake ID to check in, before Wednesday's shooting outside a Manhattan hotel.

Tyler Perry might as well be living at Fort Knox ... because we're told his high-tech home security system helped prevent masked intruders from burglarizing the place.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... four intruders wearing masks and gloves made their way onto Tyler's Los Angeles-area property early Wednesday evening, where they were observed by Perry's 24-hour security team.

We're told the intruders were spotted thanks to a thermal imaging camera system, and Tyler's security guards chased the individuals away.

Demi Moore has given a heartwarming update on ex-husband Bruce Willis' dementia battle ... announcing the actor is doing well in the year-plus since his family revealed his diagnosis.

The actress opened up about her ex's condition during a recent sit-down with CNN, where she confirmed the action star was "in a very stable place at the moment."

She added ... "And I’ve shared this before, but I really mean this so sincerely. It’s so important for anybody who’s dealing with this to really meet them where they’re at, and from that place, there is such loving and joy."

Daniel Penny -- the man who choked Jordan Neely to death on a NYC subway -- has avoided a conviction so far this week after a jury of his peers could not come to a unanimous decision Friday in his trial ... and prosecutors decided to drop the top charge in the case as a result.

The prosecution moved to dismiss the second-degree manslaughter charge after the jury twice told the judge today they could not come to a unanimous verdict.

The judge agreed to drop the charge ... and the jury will reconvene Monday to consider the lesser charge in the case -- criminally negligent homicide. If convicted, he could face up to 4 years in state prison.

Josh Allen is calm, cool and collected under pressure ... but he was anything but when he had a ring in his pocket -- admitting he was shaking in his boots when he proposed to his now-fiancée, Hailee Steinfeld.

The engaged couple took part in a Q&A a week after their big news was made public ... peeling back the curtains and letting fans in on their relationship.

The actress/singer asked the Buffalo Bills quarterback for his take on their "most magical day" as he came off as "so chill" at the time ... but he revealed that wasn't the case.

The week is coming to a close and it's safe to say it was an action-packed one for Hollywood's biggest stars ... as several fan-favorites hit the town for various industry events.

For starters, actor Evan Ross turned the Los Angeles premiere for "The Fire Inside" into a father-daughter date night ... bringing his and Ashlee Simpson's little girl, Jagger, as his plus one.

Of course, there was plenty of other star power at the premiere ... Michael B. Jordan, Chloe Bailey, Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors all stepped out -- looking as dashing as ever -- for the event, too.

The suspect who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson handled his gun proficiently during Wednesday's shooting -- something that's painfully clear, according to a former FBI agent.

Jennifer Coffindaffer spoke with us on "TMZ Live" Friday and broke down the suspect's expertise -- pointing out how he used a silencer on the gun, fully aware it could cause jams, and cleared it like a pro without missing a beat when it did.

Watch the video ... Coffindaffer digs into the suspect’s firearm skills and breaks down what the 3 distinct shots reveal about the man behind the trigger.

Chuck Norris is in mourning ... because his mom, Wilma, is dead.

The "Walker, Texas Ranger" star just announced his mom's death ... saying she died Wednesday morning and "went home to be with Jesus."

Chuck is remembering his mother as "a woman of unwavering faith, a beacon of light in our lives" ... and he says "her love reflected God's grace."

Paul Newman's longtime New York City residence could be yours ... if you're willing to shell out a sizable chunk of change for the pad.

The penthouse apartment where the Hollywood legend lived with wife Joanne Woodward has officially hit the market ... for a striking $9.950 million.

This is the first time the lavish Upper Eastside co-op has been made available in more than 40 years. So, it's safe to assume many eyes are on this 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath abode.

Private security firms have been inundated with calls since the cold-blooded murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson ... but the high-profile case won't necessarily change how companies protect execs long-term, TMZ is told.

In the days since Thompson was shot dead on the streets of NYC ... multiple private security firms have been flooded with service inquiries and price quotes.

Ian Dahlberg, owner of Dahlcore Security Guard Services, tells TMZ ... there has been a noticeable uptick in calls -- from executes looking for private security to film studios wanting to beef up guards on the lot.

Jaylen Brown is paying the price for how he celebrated his insane dunk over Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart ... with the league hitting him with a hefty fine over it all.

The play in question went down with 12 seconds to go during the Celtics' win over Motor City on Wednesday night, with Brown hitting a nasty poster on Stewart to get the TD Garden going crazy.

In the moment, the 28-year-old emphasized the highlight by making a throat-slashing gesture toward Stewart -- and it turns out the NBA wasn't a fan of the move ... 'cause the league announced he will need to fork over $25K for "making an inappropriate gesture on the playing court."

Oprah was out and about in Los Angeles, rubbing elbows with fellow A-listers at a swanky dinner at the iconic hotspot, Chateau Marmont.

The talk show host was serving up serious style at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner Thursday, rocking a neutral blazer, crisp white shirt, and fringed tie.

Oprah was rubbing elbows with the big leagues at the dinner, chilling with Kevin Costner and Jon Hamm -- oh, to be a fly on the wall!