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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says there's another link between autism rates and Tylenol use ... and he says it involves pain treatment for circumcisions.

President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary made the claim Thursday during a cabinet meeting ... saying there are multiple studies that show children who are circumcised early in life have double the rate of autism.

RFK Jr. says it's "highly likely" the use of Tylenol in these infants is the reason for elevated autism rates. He did not cite a specific study or research.

David "Heavy D" Sparks -- one of the two stars of "The Diesel Brothers" -- has been released from federal custody after being arrested following a bench warrant ... TMZ has learned.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a judge ordered Sparks released from the custody of the U.S. Marshals due to an agreement made by both parties that certain information will be given to 'Utah Physicians for a Wealthy Environment' within 10 days of today's hearing.

As we reported ... Sparks was arrested and booked Tuesday morning in Salt Lake City, Utah.

"Matlock" star Leah Lewis is speaking out after her costar David Del Rio got kicked off the CBS show ... for allegedly sexually assaulting her.

The actress said, "Mom is here, we're moving forward in love and strength. I'm in good hands. Thank you to everybody for any kind of support and care. Truly, we're moving forward in strength. Key word, strength. Please, let that be the take away."

A source with direct knowledge told TMZ ... David was escorted off the Paramount lot last week as soon as the allegations were reported.

Sad news out of Red Sox Nation ... longtime outfielder Mike Greenwell died on Thursday, the MLB team announced, following a courageous fight with thyroid cancer.

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Red Sox Hall of Famer Mike Greenwell," the Sox said on X this afternoon.

"'The Gator” spent his entire career in a Red Sox uniform and was a beloved fixture of Fenway and Fort Myers. He gave so much to Lee County and Sox Nation. We send our love to the Greenwell family."

Greenwell played 12 seasons in the majors -- all for the Red Sox -- after being selected by the organization in the third round of the 1982 draft. He made his Big League debut in 1985.

After playing sparingly his first few seasons, Greenwell had a fantastic 1988 season, earning his first All-Star nod (he also made the ASG in '89) and finishing second in the A.L. MVP race behind slugger Jose Canseco ... all while securing his role as the team's left fielder.

Greenwell had 192 hits, 22 home runs, and drove in 119 runs in '88 ... his best season as a pro.

Mike retired in 1996 ... after a great career in which he had 1400 hits, 275 doubles, 387 triples, 130 home runs,  and 726 RBIs. He also walked 460 times and had a batting average of .303.

Sadly, in August, Greenwell told a local news station in Florida -- where he was living post-baseball career -- that he'd been diagnosed with medullary thyroid cancer, a rare form of cancer.

A Hollywood Hills property Bono's invested in was visited by first responders Thursday ... after authorities received a call about an alleged stabbing, TMZ has learned.

The Los Angeles Police Department tells TMZ officers responded to the stabbing report around 1:20 PM PT, and they immediately started investigating the claim.

The Los Angeles Fire Department tells TMZ they dispatched one fire engine and one ambulance to the house for an unconfirmed but reported stabbing ... and, we've obtained video of a helicopter circling the area while an ambulance climbed up the hill to the home.

Howie Mandel’s playing a whole new game -- leveling up as a celeb team owner in the Global Gaming League ... mashing gaming, music, fashion and culture into one epic power-up of sports entertainment!

We caught up with Howie at his Van Nuys studio Thursday, and he was in full-on hype mode -- not just his team, but the gaming world as a whole -- declaring it’s so huge now, it deserves a spot in the Olympics.

Howie’s going all in ... telling us the GGL’s about to blow up worldwide ... you gotta peep the full clip, 'cause he swears this is just the start of something so massive, we won’t even live long enough to see the end of it.

Jenna Bush Hager is as pumped as anybody for Taylor Swift's wedding ... but she's pumping the brakes on Ryan Seacrest as a possible officiant.

We caught up with the "Today with Jenna & Friends" cohost outside of 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City Thursday, where she told us she thinks Tay Tay's future nuptials with NFL tight end Travis Kelce will be chock-full of celebs ... but definitely doesn't think Ryan will make a cameo officiating the ceremony.

As you know, TS and TK announced their engagement over the summer, and since then, everybody has been interested in the wedding ... but maybe none more than Ryan, who just took online courses to get ordained.

Drake just took a big legal loss against his own record label ... because his federal defamation suit against Universal Music Group has been thrown out of court.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the judge ruled "the allegedly defamatory statements in 'Not Like Us' are nonactionable opinion." In other words, Drake can't sue for defamation over the song lyrics.

As you know ... Drake was suing UMG for releasing and promoting Kendrick Lamar's vicious diss track ... Drake claimed UMG knew full well Kendrick's lyrics and images in the music video, referring to Drake as a supposed pedophile, were false and dangerous.

"Don't Speak" too soon, but No Doubt is back ... and headlining the Sphere!

TMZ has learned exclusively the legendary group is lined up for six shows as a part of a Las Vegas residency that will run from May through June in 2026.

The news is especially significant because this will make Gwen Stefani the first woman to headline the arena since it opened two years ago.

Lakers fans still reeling over the Lebron James "Second Decision" madness now have an even bigger headache to deal with ... the King has been ruled out for the start of the NBA season with an injury.

The team revealed on Thursday James will be sidelined for the next three to four weeks as he deals with sciatica -- an issue that causes pain, numbness and tingling in the lower back and down the leg.

The recovery timeline means the 40-year-old forward will miss L.A.'s home-opener vs. Steph Curry's Warriors on Oct. 21. It likely means he's out for the Lakers' tilt with Anthony Edwards' Timberwolves on Oct. 24 as well.

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce was arrested on Tuesday, the California Highway Patrol said.

According to the CHP, authorities found Pierce asleep while he was in the driver's seat of his Range Rover as it was in the middle of traffic on the 101 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley.

Cops say lanes had been closed on the highway while a crash investigation occurred ... and the sleeping Pierce was discovered following their reopening at around 11:35 PM.

Jennifer Lopez says starring in a musical was a dream come true ... and now it could be a double whammy, 'cause "Kiss of the Spider Woman" might just land her an Oscar nod --finally!

It’s a stacked weekend at the movies, and Jabeen Waheed’s got you covered with "TMZ Movie Tea" -- and good thing too, 'cause there’s a whole lotta hot new drops, led by J Lo in Bill Condon’s latest flick.

Craving lighter vibes? Enter "Roofman" -- a real-life-inspired crime comedy that honestly doesn’t even need a plot ... 'cause hello, it’s got Channing Tatum. Enough said!

Demi Lovato's ex-fiancé Max Ehrich's legal situation may have just gotten worse ... 'cause it appears he was streaming on Instagram just prior to being arrested for allegedly assaulting his mother while abusing nitrous oxide.

TMZ broke the story ... Ehrich was arrested Tuesday for battery on a person 65 or older ... and according to the police report, the victim was his mom -- and cops say they were told it all started over an argument for her phone.

The report says just prior to his arrest, Max was streaming on IG ... and one of the viewers apparently recorded the wild footage.

"Matlock" star David Del Rio has been kicked off the CBS show ... and it's due to some serious allegations, TMZ has learned.

A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... David was escorted off the Paramount lot last week as soon as the allegations were reported.

We hear the actor has been accused of sexually assaulting actress Leah Lewis on Paramount property.

Just another night in the life of Dua Lipa -- who's done it again ... the sexy singer scored a revealing 'fit which hit the 'Gram overnight ... and the photos are so hot you're 'bout to catch a fever 🥵!

Posing pretty on the piano, the 30-year-old star struck her leg up high while shimmering in a bedazzled mini dress.

Check out this shot of Dua stickin' her tongue out and winkin' at her millions ...

Kevin Jonas' wife is opening up about some health issues ... she says she has Lyme disease.

Danielle Jonas, who has been married to the Jo Bro for 16 years, revealed her condition in a new interview with Parents ... she says the first sign that something was amiss was when she started losing hair.

Kevin's wife says doctors initially shrugged it off as anxiety ... but she says a biopsy showed she had Lyme disease.