King Charles Lost Sense of Taste Amid Cancer Treatment

King Charles says he lost his ability to taste as he continues to battle cancer -- and based on how he ended up revealing this ... it might give some insight into his treatment.

His Royal Highness was visiting the Army Flying Museum in South East England -- with Prince William tagging along -- where he spoke to a vet named Aaron Mapplebeck ... who said he'd lost his sense of taste while undergoing chemotherapy for testicular cancer.

As it turns out ... this has happened to Charles too -- 'cause he said as much in response to the guy ... although, it doesn't sound like he elaborated much beyond that.

Tyson Fury's Dad Headbutts Usyk Team Member ... Wild, Bloody Scrap

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Tyson Fury's dad just went ballistic leading up to this weekend's big fight ... with John headbutting a member of Oleksandr Usyk's crew -- resulting in a bloody mess.

Fury and Usyk are slated to face off in Saudi Arabia on Saturday ... but the Gypsy King's pops couldn't leave the violence to the two boxers when their camps crossed paths on Monday.

The wild altercation broke out minutes ago ... with "Fury" and "Usyk" chants ringing throughout the room as John approached the Ukrainian fighter's group.

Bronny James Medically Cleared For NBA ... After '23 Cardiac Arrest

A huge step in the right direction for Bronny James' professional basketball ambitions -- the Los Angeles Lakers superstar's son has been medically cleared for the NBA following his July 2023 cardiac arrest.

The 19-year-old guard was recently checked out by the league's Fitness to Play Panel (which consists of three physicians) leading up to this week's pre-draft combine in Chicago, according to ESPN ... and was given the green light to be a full participant in workouts.

The outlet says Bronny will participate in the 5-on-5 scrimmages starting Tuesday ... which will give him the opportunity to show what he can do against fellow draft hopefuls.

Steve Buscemi Punched in Face By Random NYC Man ... Says He's Feeling Fine

Steve Buscemi's recovering after a random attack in New York City ... saying a guy punched him in the face in broad daylight for no reason -- and, lamenting the state of the city.

The actor was walking in Kips Bay -- a neighborhood on the east side of Manhattan -- last week when he says a dude walked up and clocked him before running off.

According to the New York Post ... SB ended up going to the hospital where he was treated for swelling to his face and eye.

L.A. Comedian Rudy Moreno Dead at 66 ... Recently Hospitalized in ICU

Rudy Moreno -- the longtime comedian who was huge in the Latin community -- has died ... TMZ has confirmed.

The comedy vet passed away after a stint in a Los Angeles ICU his agent Mark Scroggs confirmed. He did not provide a cause of death.

As we reported ... he ended up in the ICU while battling pneumonia and receiving dialysis treatment -- and his wife, Arlene, couldn't find him, claiming the hospital told her he wasn't in the system.

Novak Djokovic Struck In Head By Water Bottle ... Tourney Calling It An Accident

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The last thing Novak Djokovic probably expected while signing autographs after his win at the Italian Open was to get hurt ... but that's exactly what happened -- as a flying water bottle from the stands nailed him in the head, leaving him crouching in pain.

Djokovic approached his supporters after a 6-3, 6-1 win over France's Corentin Moutet on Friday ... and decided to show some love by scribbling his Hancock on some memorabilia.

Videos on X show Djokovic falling to the ground and grabbing his head after the water bottle struck him in the head.

'Taxi Driver' Writer Scorsese Had a Real Vicious Dog ... Bit & Ate Part of Thumb!!!

Martin Scorsese might have the follow-up to his classic "Raging Bull" ... 'cause apparently, he's living with a raging dog -- one that maimed his longtime collaborator.

Paul Schrader -- a legendary Hollywood screenwriter and director -- spoke with Variety to promote his new flick "Oh, Canada," and revealed he had a fearsome run-in with Marty's dog which pulled a move worthy of a "Goodfellas" gangster.

The way Schrader tells it ... he went over to Scorsese's crib in December for dinner -- and, when he went to pet a little Scottish terrier, it went full Cujo and bit him, ripping off and eating part of his thumb!

Oprah Apologizes for Perpetuating Diet Culture ... Set Unrealistic Standards!!!

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Oprah Winfrey is acknowledging the role she played in toxic diet culture -- and she's now trying to rectify that ... by embracing weight loss drugs.

The talk show legend opened up about her influence in the weight loss industry during a 3-hour live special for WeightWatchers this week -- and she owned the fact that she'd been feeding into this unhealthy trend for quite literally years.

Oprah says ... "I want to acknowledge that I have been a steadfast participant in this diet culture. Through my platforms, through the magazine, through the talk show for 25 years and online. I’ve been a major contributor to it."

Abby Lee Miller Blames Prison Time ... For Why She's in a Wheelchair

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Abby Lee Miller is blaming her time behind bars for the reason she's confined to a wheelchair these days ... suggesting she was punished for her celebrity status.

The "Dance Moms" star stopped by Bethenny Frankel's "Just B" podcast ... where she touched on her time in prison, having previously been convicted of bankruptcy fraud. As Abby put it ... she wasn't able to get access to her meds while incarcerated, allegedly on purpose.

Abby says she was "punished" in prison -- adding that's why she is now in a wheelchair. She says ... "That's why I'm in a wheelchair, because in prison I was punished and taken off all my medication, cold turkey."

Kris Jenner I Have A Cyst And Little Tumor ... Kendall, Khloe, Kylie Horrified

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Kris Jenner delivered a major reveal to her family in a dramatic clip from the upcoming season of "The Kardashians," leaving several of her famous daughters in utter shock and tears.

In a recently released teaser for the fifth season of the popular Hulu show, Kris was sitting in a room with Khloe, Kendall and Kylie as well as her boyfriend Corey Gamble.

The Kardashian-Jenner matriarch then served up the bad news as she became emotional, telling all those present, "I had my scan. They found a cyst and like a little tumor."

Boeing 737 Plane Catches Fire in Senegal ... After Failed Takeoff Attempt

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Yet another Boeing plane is in the news again after multiple mishaps in recent months -- and this time ... it ended with the aircraft partially on fire ... and people running for their lives.

Check out this wild footage that shows a 737 tilted off a runway at the Blaise Diagne airport near the capital of Dakar Thursday -- and more importantly ... shows flames shooting out from the left engine as emergency crews rush over to put the fire out.

It's pretty dramatic, as you can actually see people fleeing from the scene as they rush to get out of the airplane -- and yes, it's an absolute panic ... appropriately so, considering what's going on.

Mets' J.D. Martinez Breaks Willson Contreras' Arm ... Ugly Scene On Diamond

J.D. Martinez broke Willson Contreras' arm while swinging at a pitch Tuesday ... and if you're squeamish, you might want to skip this one.

The unfortunate scene played out in the second inning of the Mets' clash with the Cardinals at Busch Stadium, when Martinez attempted to put his barrel on a Miles Mikolas slider.

The New York designated hitter, though, ended up making contact with Contreras' forearm instead -- and replays showed once the bat hit the catcher, a bone appeared to break instantly.

Drake Tiroteo en su casa de Toronto ... Guardia de seguridad herido

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8:42 AM PT -- La policía acaba de dar una conferencia de prensa sobre el tiroteo en la casa de Drake y no tenían mucho más que decir sobre lo que ya se ha revelado.

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Confirmaron que fue un guardia de seguridad el que fue acribillado cuando estaba en la puerta principal y dicen que se encuentra en estado grave. No hay descripción de los sospechosos o el vehículo todavía. Tampoco se conocen las posibles motivaciones. No está claro si Drake estaba en casa, pero dicen que está cooperando.

Le preguntaron a los policías sobre la disputa con Kendrick, pero no quisieron hablar de ello. La policía dice que el incidente fue grabado en video y que siguen sondeando por ahora.

7:25 AM PT -- Nuestras fuentes confirman que la persona herida es un miembro del equipo de seguridad de Drake. La policía aún no dice si cree que el tiroteo está relacionado con la disputa con Kendrick Lamar, pero reveló que la víctima sufrió una herida de bala en la parte superior del pecho, y parece haber sido un ataque desde un carro.

Britney Spears No hay problema con mi pie hinchado!! Al volante con lesión y todo

El pie hinchado de Britney Spears, el que ella misma dice que podría necesitar cirugía, todavía puede pisar el aceleador, ya que está de vuelta al volante a pesar de la lesión.

Brit estuvo dando vueltas por Thousand Oaks, California el lunes en su Mercedes-Benz blanco, a menos de una semana de su drama en el Chateau Marmont, donde llegaron los paramédicos y ella sufrió la lesión en el pie.

TMZ fue el primero en dar la noticia, la estrella del pop y su novio Paul Soliz estuvieron en el famoso hotel de Sunset Strip la semana pasada cuando se acaloraron en una discusión en su habitación de hotel que se extendió hasta el pasillo.

Drake Shooting at Toronto Home ... Security Guard Injured

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8:42 AM PT -- Cops just did a press conference addressing the shooting at Drake's house -- and they didn't have too much more to say than what's already been revealed.

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They confirmed it was a security guard who got hit standing at the front gate ... and they say he's in serious condition. There's no description of the suspects or vehicle just yet -- and there's no known motive either. Unclear if Drake was home, but they say he's cooperating.

The cops were asked about the Kendrick Lamar beef, but they wouldn't speak on it either way. The police say their incident was caught on video -- and they're canvassing for more now.

Britney Spears Banged Up Foot, No Problem!!! Out for Drive with Injury

Britney Spears' swollen right foot -- the one she says might need surgery -- can still put the pedal to the metal ... she's back behind the wheel, despite the severe injury.

Brit was tooling around Thousand Oaks, CA Monday in her white Mercedes-Benz less than a week after her drama at the Chateau Marmont ... where paramedics showed up, and she sustained the injury to her foot.

TMZ broke the story ... the pop star and her BF Paul Soliz were at the famed Sunset Strip hotel last week when they got into an argument in their hotel room, which spilled into the hallway.