Kourtney Kardashian Extraordinary Pregnancy Steps ... 5 IVF Rounds, 3 Egg Retrievals

Kourtney Kardashian put herself through the wringer to get pregnant with her son, Rocky ... revealing to fans she underwent multiple rounds of IVF and egg retrievals before conceiving naturally.

The reality star and mom-of-four lifted the lid on her pregnancy journey while answering fan questions on her Instagram story ... empathizing with a woman who says she's had six failed IVF attempts and asked Kourt how she kept pushing through the struggle.

Kourtney gives her numbers in response ... saying she gave up after a year in which she did five IVF rounds and three egg retrievals -- believing the whole endeavor hopeless.

Mike Tyson In-Flight Medical Emergency ... Is There a Doc Onboard???

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10:10 AM PT -- Jake Paul is shutting down any online chatter about their fight being called off in the wake of Mike Tyson's health scare.

Jake says people "love to make s**t up," but reassured fans the July 20 bout is still a go. As he put it, "nothing changed."

Mike Tyson is recovering from an ulcer flare-up he suffered while flying cross-country -- and it was so bad, airline staff had to put out the call for any medical professionals on the plane to come forward.

Pro Golfer Grayson Murray Died By Suicide, Parents Say

Grayson Murray's parents have released a statement about the death of their 30-year-old son ... revealing the PGA Tour golfer died by suicide.

Murray's parents, Eric and Terry, gave the update on Sunday ... a day after Grayson died following his abrupt withdrawal from the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge. At the time, he cited sudden illness as the cause.

"We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone," his parents said on Sunday.

Bruce Springsteen Cancels Concerts in Europe ... Docs Put Him On Vocal Rest

Bruce Springsteen may be The Boss, but he's calling out of work sick ... canceling several shows after doctors said he needed to rest his voice.

The singer-songwriter announced the news via Instagram ... posting a statement with The E Street Band explaining he spoke with doctors who told him he shouldn't perform for at least 10 days.

The statement says Bruce and team are canceling three more shows, not including the concert they postponed in Marseille last night. They've pushed back a May 28 show in Prague and two shows in Milan on June 1 and June 3.

Richard Simmons Privately Saving Hundreds of Lives

Richard Simmons may be living life out of the spotlight, but he's still impacting people's lives in a profound way ... telling TMZ he's regularly communicating with fans who need help.

An emotional Richard told us by phone ... he's returning as many as 200 emails a day -- in addition to making 15 to 20 personal calls ... all to people who are struggling.

The fitness guru says he has gotten an overwhelming response to his "Daily Richards" ... noting he's never seen people in such a desperate state.

Glen Powell Hurled After 'Hidden Figures' ... Thought He'd Ruined It!!!

Glen Powell had a strong reaction to watching "Hidden Figures" the first time ... but, it wasn't exactly a happy one -- admitting he puked after leaving a rough cut of the film.

The actor appeared on the "Therapuss with Jake Shane" podcast this week and got real about starring in the hit 2016 biopic ... saying he totally blanched after watching an early screening.

GP -- who played real-life astronaut John Glenn in the movie -- says he watched the movie before the effects or music had been put in, a very bare-bones version ... and, he genuinely thought he ruined the movie.

'Naked & Afraid' Sam Mouzer Talks 'D*** Tick' Removal ... Blade-to-Penis Horror Story!!!

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Sam Mouzer's getting real about the uniquely terrifying pest control he went through on "Naked and Afraid' -- just in case you've ever wondered what it takes to get a tick off your junk!

We spoke with the super unlucky 'Naked and Afraid' contestant after getting a sneak peek of this Sunday's episode where a tick burrowed its way into Mouzer's manhood, and we had to ask about the procedure for yanking a parasite from such a sensitive spot.

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TICK ON MY D***!!!
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Sam says the medic examined his penis before pulling out a "bladed device" to exterminate the little beast -- an image ghastly enough to make anyone with a penis shudder

'South Park' Mocks Lizzo, Body Positivity ... Pans Ozempic Craze!!!

When "South Park" drops a new special called, "The End of Obesity," ya gotta know someone or something's getting destroyed -- and in this case, it's weight loss drugs and Lizzo ... via "body positivity."

Here's the deal ... in the Paramount+ special, which started streaming Friday, the women of "South Park" (and, of course, the buffoon Randy), all turn to Ozempic to lose weight ... while lying by saying they're exercising to drop the lbs.

Cartman, the iconic angry, fat kid on the long-running cartoon, wants some of that sweet Ozempic for himself -- but since he doesn't have diabetes, insurance won't cover it, and he can't afford the hefty price tag.

Doge MEME DOG SIDE-EYE 'DOGE' KABOSU DEAD AT 18

Kabosu, the hilarious Shiba Inu dog behind the famous "doge" internet memes, is giving side-eye to God now -- she died, according to her heartbroken owner.

You've probably stumbled across Kabosu's pic online at some point -- she's that pooch giving the ultimate side-eye with a skeptical expression, which blew up big time in 2013 on Tumblr and all those online hangouts, earning itself the title "doge."

Atsuko Sato, Kabosu's owner from Sakura, Japan shared the sad news in a heartfelt blog post Friday ... writing, "She passed away peacefully, almost like she was just sleeping, while I gently stroked her."

BILL MAHER Abortion is Kinda Like Murder ... But I'm OK with It

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When it comes to Bill Maher, you can bet your bottom dollar he's not shy about diving into the chaotic mess that is America's deeply divided society -- abortion included.

Bill swung by "TMZ Live" to break down a quick snippet from his new book, "What This Comedian Said Will Shock You" ... where he mentioned understanding some folks' POV of seeing abortion as murder -- but he also made it clear he was still okay with the procedure.

He mentioned how he thinks abortion should be legal up until the third trimester -- quipping it's not necessarily because he's gung-ho about his pro-choice stance, but mainly because he's just not a big fan of kids.

'Drag Race' Star CARMEN CARRERA BLASTS PERU'S TRANS/MENTAL HEALTH LAW ... Not What Peruvians Want!!!

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Transgender model Carmen Carrera is speaking out against Peru's new bill that officially classifies transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people as "mentally ill."

Carmen -- who is of Puerto Rican-Peruvian ancestry -- tells TMZ she thinks the government's move aims to change the personal beliefs of the Peruvian people, who she says are actually supportive of the LGBTQ+ community, especially since they've had transgender and nonbinary figures throughout their indigenous history.

The "RuPaul's Drag Race" alum believes the Peruvian government is trying to cash in on transgender people getting insured, which she believes is why they're falsely categorizing their transition as a mental illness.

Scott Disick Weight Loss Meds Caught on Camera

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Scott Disick's subtly confirming his use of weight loss drugs to achieve his drastic physical transformation ... all while touting his healthy new lifestyle.

During Thursday's season 5 premiere of "The Kardashians," Khloe Kardashian and Kris Jenner swung by Scott's home ... where they explored the contents of his fridge, which included almond milk, fruit and other low-calorie items.

Khloe praised Scott for making healthy choices ... but noticeably glossed over the boxes of Mounjaro -- a popular weight loss drug -- which were totally visible in his butter compartment.

Michael Strahan Daughter Suffers Memory Loss During Cancer Treatment

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MEMORY STRUGGLES

Michael Strahan's daughter Isabella is facing a new hurdle in her cancer battle -- an unfortunate side-effect of her medical treatment.

Isabella shared her health update on YouTube, discussing what she's been experiencing while undergoing chemotherapy for a medulloblastoma -- a rare malignant tumor located at the base of her brain. The 19-year-old says she's suffering some memory loss due to the meds she has to take.

She explained ... "I'm given this drug to protect my hearing and just because I have a reaction to it, they give me Ativan. And for some reason, this happened last time too, I can't remember a single thing about that day."

Britney Spears 'Hello to My A**' In Suns Up, Buns Up Vid

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Britney Spears' latest nude moment is seriously NSFW ... as she has put all of her assets on display for all to see.

The singer took to Instagram Wednesday evening, uploading a video of herself rolling around some crystal blue water ... totally nude. At one point, Brit lifts her butt into the air ... making the video even more suggestive.

The Grammy winner deliberately drew attention to her naked bee-hind, captioning her upload ... "Hello to my ass!!"

KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN URGENT FETAL SURGERY FOR LIL ROCKY TERRIFIED ME!!!

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Kourtney Kardashian has shed light on the emergency fetal surgery she had last year that saved her baby's life -- an ordeal that left her panic-stricken.

During "The Kardashians" season 5 premiere Wednesday, Kourtney -- who welcomed her and Travis Barker's little dude Rocky in Nov -- said she felt grateful 'cause a doctor caught something worrisome during a scan 2 months ahead of giving birth.

Kourt said, "Something caught his eye where he wanted me to see a couple of specialists and I had to go in for fetal surgery where they do surgery on the baby, which was terrifying."

Celine Dion Tears Flow in New Documentary ... Determined to Get Onstage

Celine Dion's giving fans a raw look at her health crisis in a new documentary ... letting them in on a couple particularly gripping moments where she's left in tears.

The trailer for "I Am: Celine Dion" -- the new Amazon Prime doc following the singer-songwriter -- dropped Thursday and features several heartbreaking scenes ... including one where she opens up about not being able to perform anymore due to her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome.

Check out the clip ... Celine says she misses connecting with her audience -- adding it's not hard for her to perform for a sold-out stadium, but it's definitely hard to cancel on one.