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Billy Porter is cutting his Broadway return short ... stepping away from "Cabaret" weeks earlier than expected due to a serious health scare.

On Sunday, producers for the Broadway revival announced the Tony winner is battling a "serious case of sepsis" and will not finish his originally scheduled run at New York City's August Wilson Theatre. Porter was slated to star as the Emcee through October 21, but his final performance will now be September 21.

"His doctors are confident that he will make a full recovery but have advised him to maintain a restful schedule," read a statement on the show's social media accounts.

The MTV Video Music Awards always make for some crazy moments -- Sabrina Carpenter making out with an alien, anyone? -- and, this year's edition brought out some wild fashion we gotta show ya.

Speaking of Sabrina, she pulled up in a sparkly red, mesh outfit ... adding a lavender wrap to the ensemble. Tate McRae arrived in a sheer white dress ... which allowed her matching underwear to peek out from beneath the fabric.

Doja Cat seemed to channel her inner Dolly Parton in a low-cut minidress and big hairdo ... while Livvy Dunne proved orange can't replace the classic black, looking like an awards show pro with a short black blazer over matching bra -- and a pair of black slacks to boot.

NBA star Naz Reid's sister was shot and killed in New Jersey this weekend ... and, cops say her boyfriend's the one who committed the crime.

A woman was shot at an apartment complex in Jackson Township just north of Tom's River, NJ Saturday morning ... and, cops have now identified her as Toraya Reid -- Naz's older sister.

Shaquille Green -- a 29-year-old man -- has been arrested and charged with murder, according to Sports Illustrated. SI reports Reid and Green were dating.

Lady Gaga gave a speedy speech at the MTV Video Music Awards ... 'cause she's a busy artist whose gotta put on a show across town soon!

The singer-songwriter was named Artist of the Year at the VMAs Sunday night ... and, she took the stage to thank her fans and her fiancé Michael Polansky -- becoming visibly choked up as she did so.

LG then said she's sorry she can't stick around ... but, she's got a good reason -- she's actually performing at Madison Square Garden tonight!

Young Thug says he doesn't trust people putting on a facade ... especially men who come out as gay after they've already struck up a friendship.

The rapper made the controversial comments on the "Perspektives with Bank" podcast ... equating informing the cops about someone with coming out as gay after first claiming to be straight.

It's a convoluted argument ... but, essentially, Thug says if you present yourself one way -- a straight man in this case -- and later come out, then he's not rocking with you anymore.

Rick Davies -- a founding member of the band Supertramp -- has died ... according to the group.

The singer-songwriter passed away in his Long Island home on Friday after a long battle with cancer, the band announced in a public statement. The group offered its condolences to his widow, Sue Davies.

Rick founded Supertramp in 1970 with fellow singer and songwriting partner Roger Hodgson ... and the two teamed up with Dougie Thomson, Bob Siebenberg and John Helliwell to form the original lineup form 1973 to 1983.

Madison Beer and Justin Herbert are charging around Los Angeles ... after his squad smacked Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs around.

The pop star and her quarterback boyfriend were spotted holding hands on their way out of Delilah -- a popular celebrity hot spot -- in Los Angeles on Saturday night.

Beer's wearing a tight, low-cut crop top in these pics while Herbo dressed casually in a black t-shirt and jeans ... and, both could barely contain their grins as they left the place.

Master P might be in control in the studio ... but, Farrah Abraham took charge while with him on the TMZ Tour Bus -- throwing it back in his face Saturday night!

Our "TMZ After Dark" tour is so popular we've decided to add a second bus on Saturday nights to give more fans a chance to experience a wild evening out in Hollywood ... and, we got the two stars to each host one of the rides!

Master P's bus left at 7:30 PM while Farrah's left at 8 PM ... but, the two stars got on the same bus for a minute -- during which Farrah out on a show using the pole up front.

Lola Doll -- a popular social media star -- is fighting for her life after being gunned down outside her home in South America.

According to the Guyana Police Force, the 33-year-old was ambushed Saturday around 11:30 PM while she was sitting in her car when a man on a motorcycle rolled up and opened fire, hitting her multiple times.

Police say she sustained gunshot wounds to her face, hands, right leg, and neck before being rushed to the hospital, where she remains in critical condition.

Farrah Abraham almost gave a free show to everyone at a Los Angeles beach this weekend ... 'cause while she was posing in a tiny top it almost slipped off and revealed everything!

The model and former reality TV star enjoyed a little fun in the sun on Friday ... pulling up to a pristine SoCal shore in a two-piece bikini with thong-style bottoms.

Check out the pics ... FA setting the beach on fire in a bright orange outfit -- and, while she was snapping selfies near a lifeguard tower, her top raised up on her chest.

Football season just kicked off, folks, and we want to see if you can take a break from the games and guess who this sports executive is!

We ran into this CEO back in 2017, just after the Chargers moved up the coast from San Diego to Los Angeles, and we wanted to see how he felt about the team's change in scenery.

1:12 PM PT -- More video from the US Open shows not everyone was stoked about President Donald Trump's appearance ... 'cause a number of people also booed him before the National Anthem began.

He's a pretty divisive president, obviously -- so not really a shock here.

President Donald Trump turned the US Open into his own rally ... walking into the stadium to a wave of cheers as the men's championship match was about to begin.

The President strolled into a luxury suite just before 2 PM Sunday -- moments before the men's singles final kicked off -- and fans in the surrounding boxes broke into loud applause as he took his seat. Trump, looking relaxed, waved to the crowd before settling in to watch the showdown on the court.

But his appearance wasn't without controversy because the U.S. Tennis Association sent out guidance to broadcasters ahead of time, warning them not to televise any crowd reactions connected to Trump's arrival.

11:05 AM PT -- Danny confirmed the rumors are fake saying ... "Thank you all for your concern but I am very much alive. Someone is spreading fake news."

Danny Trejo fans got a real scare over the weekend when a post claiming the beloved actor died went viral ... but DT is just fine, TMZ confirmed.

It all started when remembrance started to circulate on Instagram ... and the hoax really took off when John Leguizamo shared it.

The actors were both in "The Infiltrator" ... so it stands to reason JL might know if something had happened to Danny! So, yeah, there was a panic!

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky may be separated, but over the weekend they proved family still comes first ... reuniting for their daughter's wedding.

"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star and her estranged husband joined forces outside Los Angeles as their daughter, Alexia, tied the knot with Jake Zingerman in a picture-perfect outdoor ceremony. Kyle and Mauricio proudly walked their daughter down the aisle side by side, putting their differences aside.

Later, the exes were all smiles while taking part in the traditional Hora dance together -- laughing in unison as guests cheered them on.

Kelley Wolf has reportedly entered rehab as she works to prioritize her health while navigating a contentious split from Scott Wolf.

According to PEOPLE, the "Real World: New Orleans" alum has begun treatment while facing three misdemeanor charges tied to her estranged husband.

In court last week, Kelley told a Utah judge she planned to start a month-long rehab program on September 12, saying she was looking forward to the process and that her brother would accompany her when she checked in.

The Jonas Brothers pulled out all the stops in Los Angeles this weekend -- shocking fans by bringing out John Legend for an unforgettable duet.

The trio lit up the Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Saturday during their 20th anniversary tour, running through hits like "S.O.S.," "Only Human" and "L.A. Baby (Where Dreams Are Made Of)." But the real show stopper came mid-set, when Nick Jonas teased a "legendary" guest and the crowd erupted as Legend hit the stage.

Nick told fans, "We got to absorb just a tiny bit of his light, his artistry and his brilliance ... Los Angeles, please welcome our friend, Mr. John Legend!"