Britney Spears Family & Friends Concerned w/ Relationship ... Back to Paul Too Fast!!!

Britney Spears is sliding back into an old relationship ... hanging with Paul Soliz again -- and, her loved ones are worried about how quickly she's seemingly run back into his arms.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Spears' friends and family -- including her brother Bryan, we're told -- are confused and concerned she's already hanging with PS again just weeks after the two split up under rocky circumstances.

We're told Britney let everyone around her know at the time that she was finished with Paul ... going as far as telling her gate guards to take him off the guest list for good. So, naturally, the chummy lunch in Malibu earlier this week raised some alarm bells in her circle.

DEMI MOORE PSA: FREE THE FARTS!!!💩

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WHAT'S THE BIG STINK ABOUT

Demi Moore's breaking wind with her new take -- she’s calling for farting to be normalized and wondering why it’s such a gas-tly issue.

The actress let it out while collab-ing with digestive health company Wonderbelly for a hilarious IG clip ... reading up on the history of flatulence from the company's new book "An Adult's Guide to Farts" to help her daughters Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah embrace the wind.

From blaming the dog to changing your identity ... Demi spilled the gas-causing beans on all the ways we commonly deal with farting.

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Son Has Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... 'Rare in Children'

Dodgers star Freddie Freeman and his wife just revealed the test results for their 3-year-old son who was rushed to the emergency room last week -- he's battling Guillain-Barré syndrome.

The couple provided an update on Thursday ... after Maximus was rushed to the ER late last week after he stopped eating and drinking, and his health declined. His body went into full paralysis.

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After several tests, Freeman and Chelsea were informed of his diagnosis.

Olympic Swimmer Collapses Poolside After Race ... Due To Asthma Attack

Frightening moment during the women's 200-meter individual medley qualifying heats at the 2024 Olympics ... when Slovakian swimmer Tamara Potocka collapsed poolside after suffering an asthma attack.

The 21-year-old first-time Olympian required immediate medical attention after finishing seventh in the third heat at Paris La Défense Arena on Friday ... with staffers putting her on a stretcher with a neck brace and oxygen mask.

Potocka is now being constantly monitored for the next several hours after receiving oxygen and meds, a team rep said in a statement.

Halle Berry Says Ex Trying to Delay Co-Parenting Therapy ... Wants Judge to Force Him

Halle Berry says her ex-husband isn't meeting the terms of their co-parenting agreement ... claiming Olivier Martinez is trying to take the summer off from co-parenting therapy -- and now she's asking a judge to force him to go back.

In court documents obtained by TMZ ... Halle says she and Olivier agreed to co-parenting therapy to resolve issues related to raising their 10-year-old son Maceo -- but, she says he recently decided to delay the therapy sessions until September so he can take the "summer off" ... without first clearing things with her or the therapist.

She says he bailed on July sessions to travel to France and wants to skip August therapy because his brother will be visiting ... but Halle wants the judge to force him to stick to the schedule laid out in their agreement, which includes therapy sessions and other requirements.

Kendall Jenner Modeling Put Me in A Dark Space ... Used to Cry Myself to Sleep

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Kendall Jenner's getting real about loneliness ... saying months of traveling around modeling left her in a dark place -- filled with tears just before drifting off to sleep.

The reality star-turned-mogul opened up during a convo on Emma Chamberlain's 'Anything Goes' podcast ... acknowledging she lives a very fortunate life -- but, one filled with its own set of challenges -- whether not getting a job she'd love or being overworked.

She explains she's often traveling around for months at a time ... and, a feeling of isolation can begin to creep in -- resulting in some very "dark nights."

Weston Cage Pleads Not Guilty To Attacking Mom ... Says 'She Needs Help'

Weston Cage and his mom, Christina Fulton, are still at odds ... trading barbs through the media as his felony assault case moves forward, with an official plea on the books.

Nicolas Cage's son pled not guilty Wednesday to a charge of assault with a deadly weapon, stemming from his alleged beatdown of his own mother -- a startling allegation that surfaced back in May ... when TMZ first broke the story.

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We got Weston on his way out of a downtown Los Angeles courthouse on the heels of his not guilty plea -- and our photog asked him about what Christina had told us on her way into court ... namely, that she was hoping Weston would get the help she thinks he needs.

Pete Davidson Getting Mental Health Help ... At Wellness Facility

Pete Davidson is checking into a mental health facility -- his latest attempt to get himself right ... TMZ has confirmed.

Sources with direct knowledge tell us the comedian and 'SNL' alum has entered a wellness facility in order to focus on his mental health -- although, the details on where exactly he's getting treated and for how long are scarce at the moment.

The news -- first reported by People -- comes as Pete's upcoming comedy gigs were being canceled left and right ... he had 8 scheduled shows scattered across the country over the next 3 months that have since been nixed.

'The Bachelor' Hailey Merkt Dead At 31

Former "Bachelor" contestant Hailey Merkt has lost her battle with cancer.

Hailey’s death was announced Tuesday on her Instagram page following her battle with leukemia -- a cancerous disease of the body’s blood forming tissues -- which she publicly revealed she had in 2023.

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In the IG post, her loved ones first talked about how they were broken hearted to see her leave them after a courageous fight.

'Top Chef' Shirley Chung Fighting to Retain Tongue After Cancer Diagnosis

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Former "Top Chef" finalist Shirley Chung says she was diagnosed with tongue cancer after suffering serious dental issues.

Chung posted a message on Instagram detailing her painful journey that began with her biting her tongue and shattering her tooth, which had to be replaced with an implant.

She said at first she thought her ailments were due to her teeth grinding, but, by May, she had ulcers in her mouth and her oral surgeon found a tumor under her tongue. This turned out to be stage 4 cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes.

JAX TAYLOR SEEKING IN-PATIENT TREATMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Jax Taylor is taking time for himself and seeking in-patient treatment for mental health struggles -- this amid his ongoing split from his wife Brittany Cartwright ... TMZ has learned.

A rep for "The Valley" star and "Vanderpump Rules" alum tells us … "Jax has always been candid about his mental health struggles, especially during the past few months on his podcast."

They add ... "He has made the decision to seek in-patient treatment. This is a particularly sensitive time for him and his family. They ask for privacy and respect until he is ready to speak more on this matter."

TRAVIS BARKER SELLING Personal BOARDING PASS ... Proceeds Go to Great Cause

Travis Barker is selling his plane ticket -- and considering his history, this one's a big deal.

The Blind-182 rocker put his personal boarding on the auction site Trophy for $8,000 ... and it’s Travis’ actual Qantas Airlines boarding pass from earlier this year when he went from Sydney to Perth on a commercial flight, complete with a meaningful handwritten note.

The message reads, “I know I got Angels watching over me ...” -- fitting since the '08 crash left him with third-degree burns on 65% of his body. BTW, this note is something he writes on all his boarding passes ... even before the crash, but it obviously carries more weight post-crash.

Stunna Girl I Got Shot In The Chest ... Posts Injury to IG

Stunna Girl's sharing a harrowing story ... saying she took a bullet to the chest recently -- and sharing pics of a shocking injury.

The rapper posted several photos and videos to her Instagram showing what she says is the bullet wound ... and, if you've got a weak stomach, we recommend looking away from this one.

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A large gash sits over her left breast -- seemingly after it's already been stitched up ... and, she gets right up close to it -- giving fans the option to instantly react to the wound with a series of emojis.

Kelly Clarkson Gets Super Emotional On Air ... After Celine Dion's Olympics Performance

Celine Dion wasn't the only one fighting back tears during her amazing Olympics performance ... Kelly Clarkson was also reaching for the Kleenex box!

Kelly was part of a team of NBC announcers watching Celine's comeback performance at the Eiffel Tower during Friday's 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony.

As you know, Celine has been sidelined for 2 years by Stiff-Person Syndrome – a painful neurological disorder -- and the Olympics marked her first show since she announced her diagnosis in 2022.

NICK CARTER Serenades Terminally Ill Fan

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Nick Carter made a dying fan's wish come true ... singing the Backstreet Boys' signature hit directly to her in a real tearjerker moment.

TMZ obtained the super touching video recorded in Frankfurt, Germany ... as the singer makes his way through the crowd, goes straight in to hug terminally ill Jenni Schmidt and then begins singing "I Want It That Way" -- just for her.

Jenni, whose last wish was made possible by an org named, Der Wünschewagen, was clearly over the moon during Nick's "Who I Am" world tour last Sunday.

Celine Dion Fights Back Tears ... Amid Triumphant Olympics Performance

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Celine Dion just delivered a helluva performance at the Olympics ... and it won't soon be forgotten.

Check out the clip ... the chart-topper wrapped up a pitch-perfect performance of Édith Piaf's classic, "Hymne A L'Amour," where she wore a sparkling silver gown that contrasted the golden glow of the floating Olympics cauldron beside her.

Celine's particularly impressive here ... looking so much like her vintage self it's a shock to remember she's suffering from Stiff-Person Syndrome -- a major neurological disorder.