Wendy Williams Police Escort Was Good Exercise!!! Ditched Scooter for Hospital Trip

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11:47 AM PT -- Ginalisa Monterroso joined us on today's episode of TMZ Live, where she spoke with Harvey Levin & Elex Michaelson. Ginalisa explained that there are more tests to come, but Wendy is currently in a safe environment where she is protected, and not confined.

Wendy Williams is spilling details on the police escort and her hospital trip that ended with her acing two psych exams Monday -- and she even dished on the unexpected perk of getting some exercise while going scooter-free.
On "The Breakfast Club," Wendy was joined by her caregiver, Ginalisa Monterroso, who said she requested police to show up at the former talk show host's assisted-living facility, where she explained her situation and insisted they couldn’t leave without her.

Ginalisa said she pushed Wendy to request an independent medical evaluation while at the hospital, explaining it was a long and tough road ... especially since her living facility had initially sent a nurse to keep an eye on her, which Ginalisa refused.
High School Track Baton Attack Under Investigation
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The baton attack at a high school track and field championship event has caught the eyes of law enforcement -- there is currently a police investigation into the incident.
TMZ Sports spoke with Kaelen Tucker's father, Keith, who said cops are looking into the situation and confirmed the family filed a protective order against his daughter's opponent.

With an upcoming Nationals event, they requested the order to prevent a potential interaction between Tucker and her opponent -- even though her status for competition is uncertain.
High School Sprinter Strikes Opponent With Baton ... During Relay Race

A Virginia high school sprinter is looking for an apology after she was whacked in the head with a baton by a fellow competitor during a recent meet, leaving her with a concussion and "possible skull fracture."
It all unfolded last week at Liberty University in Virginia during the 4x200 relay race at the VHSL Class 3 State Indoor Championship.
As Brookville High School junior Kaelen Tucker rounded the corner with senior Alaila Everett of I.C. Norcom High School ... the two seemingly bumped arms before Everett swung her baton at the back of Tucker's head.
Gladys Knight I Caught A Nasty Bug ... Cancels FL Show
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6:42 AM PT -- A rep for Gladys Knight tells TMZ … she came down with the flu last night before the show and was treated in Florida. She was released overnight and is currently headed to her home in North Carolina to rest.
Gladys Knight has caught the bug and was forced to cancel her show in Florida over the weekend.
Florida Theatre President Numa Saisselin delivered the bad news at the last minute ahead of GK’s Saturday night show in Jacksonville. He says Gladys and one of her staff members became sick backstage at the venue and had to be attended to by Jacksonville Fire and Rescue. He says Knight “was smiling and in good spirts when she left the building.”
Theatre officials have not yet determined if the show will be rescheduled or not but said they should know by early next week. “If you are unable to attend a new date, as long as you purchased your tickets from the Florida Theatre or FloridaTheatre.com, we would refund your purchase," they said.
We’ve reached out to GK’s reps to get an update on how she’s doing … so far, no word back.
Feel better Gladys!!
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John Goodman Injured While Filming Movie With Tom Cruise in the United Kingdom
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John Goodman has been injured on a movie set in the United Kingdom at the famed Pinewood Studios ... TMZ has learned.
A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... the actor fell while on set, but it was not related to a stunt. We're told he hurt his hip, but he is on the mend and will be back shooting next week.
The film -- an untitled flick from four-time Academy Award winner Alejandro González Iñárritu -- boasts some big star talent alongside John ... including Tom Cruise, Jesse Plemons, Michael Stuhlbarg, Sandra Hüller and Riz Ahmed.
'Blind Side' Star Quinton Aaron Released From Hospital
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3/6 -- 10:56 AM PT -- Quinton Aaron tells TMZ Sports he was released from the hospital on Wednesday and is now back home resting.
Quinton Aaron -- the actor who played Michael Oher in "The Blind Side" -- has been hospitalized, TMZ Sports has learned, after he woke up last week with a bad illness.
The 40-year-old tells us ... he was rushed to a Southern California medical facility on Feb. 27 -- after coming down with a fever and a blood-soaked cough.
Aaron says doctors administered a bunch of tests ... and the early indications are he's dealing with Type A flu as well as pneumonia.
Bhad Bhabie's BF Le Vaughn Discharged from Hospital ... After Strip Club Shooting Injury
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Bhad Bhabie's on-and-off boyfriend, Le Vaughn, is going to be "just fine" after getting shot in the left pinky finger during an early-morning L.A. strip club altercation on Wednesday.
Our sources say the rapper was discharged from the hospital Wednesday and is expected to make a full recovery.

His release came after he assured fans he was A-okay, showing off his heavily bandaged left pinky from a hospital bed in a short IG clip.
Fashion Designer Bloody Mess at Chateau Marmont!!!
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Red is not fashion designer Lautaro Tambutto's color -- not when it's blood on his face, anyway ... as it was after his night out on the town ended with a nasty fall on the Sunset Strip.
In video, obtained by TMZ, model Santiago Moreno is seen comforting Lautaro Monday night right after he'd tumbled down a set of stairs at the famed Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood.
Lautaro tells TMZ ... his boot got caught on the stair, sending him flying straight down a flight of stairs.
Kyrie Irving This Isn't The End For Me!!! ... After Torn ACL

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1:22 PM PT -- Kyrie Irving just went live on Instagram to address the bad news ... saying while it's not the outcome he would have hoped for, he's fully committed to recovering and getting back on the court.
Uncle Drew seemed to be in good spirits as he showed off propped-up leg in a compression wrap ... and thanked his fans for their support following the ailment.
Their teams might be on the opposite ends of the wildest trade of the season, but LeBron James and Luka Doncic are sending positive vibes Kyrie Irving's way ... after the Mavericks star suffered a torn ACL during Monday's game.
The heartbreaking moment went down with under three minutes left in the first quarter of the Mavs' contest against the Kings. As Irving drove to the hoop, his knee buckled and he fell to the ground in pain.
Even with Kyrie struggling to put weight on his left leg, the 36-year-old knocked down two free throws before exiting the matchup ... which the team called a "left knee sprain."
It was later revealed on Tuesday his season was over after tearing his ACL.
David Krumholtz Smoking Weed Nearly Killed Me ... Making It Too Strong!!!
David Krumholtz claims smoking weed almost killed him -- and, he doesn't mean he thought he was going to die because he got too high ... he says it actually sent him to the hospital.
The veteran actor best known as head elf Bernard in 'The Santa Clause' franchise told Page Six he took a long break from smoking marijuana ... but, when he got back into it, it quickly became a daily habit.
Krumholtz says the daily toking took a toll. He developed cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome ... a rare condition that causes long-term, daily marijuana smokers "repeated and severe bouts of vomiting" according to Cedars-Sinai.
Rachel Zoe Parents Tell Your Kids to Stay off E-Bikes ... Son Ended Up in Hospital!!!
Rachel Zoe says parents need to put their foot down when it comes to their kids riding electronic bikes ... 'cause her son was hospitalized after a bad crash.
The fashion designer took to Instagram this weekend to share her son's plight ... telling fans her 13-year-old son Skyler ended up with a "badly lacerated kidney, a ton of pain and a shattered mom" after an e-bike accident.

Rachel adds that her kiddo is in pain when he laughs or sneezes ... and, she says there's no way she's ever letting him anywhere near an e-bike again.
Adam Devine Cop Takes Scary Spill At L.A. Pad After 911 Call
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A 911 alarm call at Adam Devine’s Los Angeles home quickly turned into a real-life scare for one of the responding police officers who took a dramatic fall at the property ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... cops rushed to the actor's home shortly after 2 PM Monday when his alarm system was triggered.
We're told officers conducted a thorough search of the property, but ultimately found no evidence of a break-in or any signs of an attempted forced entry.
Spurs' Gregg Popovich Won't Return This Season ... Focusing On Health
Gregg Popovich won't be back on the NBA sidelines anytime soon ... as the three-time coach of the year announced he will miss the rest of the season as he continues to recover from a stroke he suffered in November.
Popovich released a statement minutes ago ... saying interim head coach Mitch Johnson and the staff "have done a wonderful job and the resolve and professionalism the players have, sticking together during a challenging season, has been outstanding."
"I will continue to focus on my health with the hope that I can return to coaching in the future."

Diane von Furstenberg Suffers Gnarly Black Eye After Falling
Diane von Furstenberg's trip to the West Coast did not get off to a great start after she sustained a gnarly eye injury after falling to the ground in California.
The famous fashion designer took to Instagram on Tuesday sharing two up-close photos of a black eye she suffered after falling on the pavement and hitting her forehead outside her daughter's Los Angeles home.
DVF wrote in the caption ... "Does not look good for sure but grateful nothing more serious !!! I am owning it, applying lots of arnica gel and happy it was not worse !!" She adds, "Owning it is the secret of survival!"
Jon Stewart Bloodies Hand in DOGE Rant!!! 'Going to the Hospital'

Jon Stewart is bleeding for his art, or in this case his anger, over Elon Musk's DOGE cuts to government spending -- dude actually sliced his hand open during a 'Daily Show' rant.
During Monday night's episode, Jon was going off about Musk laying off thousands of government employees, and suggested -- scratch that -- STRONGLY suggested DOGE should be taking aim at the government's deals with the huge corporations of Big Pharma.
JS worked himself into a rage, grabbed a "World's Most Dad" mug he had on the desk and smashed it to smithereens! Great visual to drive home his point, but it also left him bleeding out.
National Hockey League Ref Takes Puck To Family Jewels ... In Vancouver-Utah Game

An NHL referee paid the price for being in the wrong place at the wrong time ... he was blasted in the balls with a puck, but thankfully, the family jewels are still intact!
The cringe-inducing moment happened during the Vancouver Canucks-Utah Hockey Club game on Sunday at the Delta Center. Official Justin Kea was on the ice, doing his job.
Unfortunately, Kea inadvertently got in the way when Hockey Club forward Alexander Kerfoot attempted to get the puck down the ice and away from Canucks' Conor Garland.
The moment was captured on the broadcast ... Kerfoot turned around and fired the puck, not realizing Kea was right in his path ... and BOOM!