Ex-NFLer Doug Martin Died After 'Brief Struggle' With Police
Doug Martin died while in police custody after being arrested following a break-in to an Oakland home ... according to a new report.
The East Bay Times -- citing anonymous sources -- claims the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back was taken to a hospital, where he later died, after being contacted by Oakland Police ... who were responding to a reported home break-in early Saturday near the Oakland Zoo.
Oakland Police says officers were simultaneously told the suspected burglar was experiencing a medical emergency. A "brief struggle" followed, and the individual became unresponsive after being taken into custody.
'RHOP' Keiarna Stewart Says Wendy Osefo Only Wanted to Be Friends On Camera ... Calls Fraud Arrest 'Sad'
"The Real Housewives of Potomac" cast is really going through it ... and Keiarna Stewart dished to Andy Cohen about how she really feels about Dr. Wendy Osefo after her fraud arrest.
Keiarna said, "I was shocked, and to be honest, I was also a little bit disappointed ... All I have to say is, thoughts and prayers for Wendy at this time, because it's sad."
As you know, Wendy and her husband Eddie were arrested earlier this month and booked in Maryland on multiple counts of insurance fraud.
Carlos Alcaraz 2023 Wimbledon Racket Sells For $173k At Auction ... Breaks Record
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Carlos Alcaraz just earned another title -- most expensive racket ever sold at auction -- 'cause the tennis superstar's 2023 Wimbledon Finals equipment just went to a new owner for a whopping $173K!!!
Bidding on the incredible piece of memorabilia ended Sunday night ... and the final price surpassed the $157K mark set by Nadal's 2017 French Open Championship racket, which held the record for just a few months.
Prestige Memorabilia -- which listed the piece -- was able to photomatch the racket to 10 dates ... including his match against Novak Djokovic in the 2023 Wimbledon finale.
Vikings' Isaiah Rodgers Receives Racist, Disgusting DMs ... Following Eagles Loss
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers was on the receiving end of disgusting messages following his team's 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday ... with an unhinged individual calling him racial slurs and "a worthless piece of s***."
Rodgers -- who signed a two-year deal with Minnesota in the offseason -- posted the vile DMs on his Instagram Story. In the exchange, the person stated "u f***ing suck" after he got beat on a third-down pass play that ultimately gave the reigning Super Bowl champs the win.
The texts only got worse from there -- on top of the slurs, Rodgers was told he was "waste of air" and "worse than Hitler".
Taylor & Travis Anyone Into A Kansas City Bone-In After Chiefs Victory?!!
Taylor Swift celebrated with Travis Kelce Sunday night at his steakhouse, 1587 Prime ... and we're guessing he destroyed his filet just like the Chiefs annihilated the Raiders.
Travis and Taylor were filmed by a fan making their way through the K.C. joint that TK co-owns with Patrick Mahomes.
🎥| Taylor spotted at 1587 Prime after the game! pic.twitter.com/IxljXzNdgT
— Taylor Swift Updates ❤️🔥 (@swifferupdates) October 20, 2025 @swifferupdates
Prior to date night ... Taylor managed to avoid TV cams at Arrowhead. She was, however, filmed by a fan in her suite.
ICYMI .. The Chiefs beat the Raiders 31-zip.
Cobb In 'Girl Vs. Monster' 'Memba Him?!
American actor Adam Chambers was in his late 20s when he was cast to play Cobb -- the assistant and monster hunter in training -- in the family/adventure film "Girl vs. Monster" back in 2012.
Chambers hit the big screen with other Hollywood stars like Olivia Holt, Luke Benward and Katherine McNamara.
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Pedro Pascal Flashes Sign At 'No Kings' Protest In L.A. ... Needles Trump With 'Only Queens' Message
Pedro Pascal popped up at the "No Kings" protest in Los Angeles over the weekend ... with a sharp message for President Trump.
The actor was pictured holding a sign depicting a drag queen giving a side eye to a throwback image of Trump with his first wife Ivana during Saturday's massive demonstration in downtown L.A.
Pedro Pascal was spotted at the ‘No Kings’ protest in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/75qvP1RwY1
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) October 20, 2025 @PopCrave
"No Kings" was written across the top of the sign and "Only Queens" was scrawled across the bottom. Clearly, Pedro was making a statement about Trump's perceived authoritarian leadership while also showing his support for the LGBTQ community.
The Louvre Heist Suspects Used Chainsaws To Steal Jewels ... Possible Organized Crime Link
New details have surfaced in the daring jewelry heist at The Louvre in Paris ... as well as a photo showing one the alleged thieves doing their handiwork.
Les images du cambriolage du Louvre (document BFMTV) pic.twitter.com/FciPpaXTMA
— BFMTV (@BFMTV) October 19, 2025 @BFMTV
Let's start with the shocking video, which captures the suspect — dressed in black and yellow from head to toe — sawing through a glass case with a small chainsaw to steal the expensive jewels at the world famous museum.
Paris Prosecutor Laure Beccuau also gave an update on the case, saying Sunday's robbery could have been commissioned by a collector and that organized crime figures might have been involved.
EX-WWE Wrestler Sir Mo DEAD AT 58
Sir Mo -- a former WWE tag team champion -- has died ... TMZ has learned.
Gerald Horne -- Sir Mo's brother -- tells us the former wrestling star died Sunday night at a Texas hospital.
Sir Mo -- who's real name is Bobby Horne -- had been battling kidney issues for a long time, which lead to him being hospitalized for the past couple months.
Umar Nurmagomedov At UFC 321 ... Fans Will 'See How Nurmagomedovs Come Back!!!'
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Umar Nurmagomedov -- Khabib's cousin -- tells TMZ Sports those who tune to UFC 321 next weekend are going to see exactly "how Nurmagomedovs come back" from adversity.
The 29-year-old is slated to fight Mario Bautista on the loaded card ... and while he recorded his first-ever loss the last time he was in an Octagon (vs. Merab Dvalishvili in January), he's still as confident as ever.
In fact, he told us fans will see exactly how those with his famous last name return from setbacks once he steps foot in Abu Dhabi for the big Oct. 25 tilt.
Halloween 2025 From Wicked to Terrifier Costumes for Kids!
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This Halloween, your kids can bring their favorite TV and movie characters to life with some killer pop culture-inspired costumes.
Whether they're still obsessed with Wicked and Wednesday ... or you're one of those parents who lets them watch stuff like Terrifier and Child's Play ... Spirit Halloween's Amazon shop has everything to help your children dress to impress ... with deliveries guaranteed for Prime members by October 31 if you act fast.
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Think of all the good things that can happen in "One Short Day" ... or, one short night of trick-or-treating ... in these Elphaba and Glinda costumes for kids.
Hong Kong Cargo Plane Ends Up in Sea ... Two Killed in Crash
Two people are dead after a cargo plane veered off the Hong Kong International Airport's runway into the sea ... and, photos show the aftermath of the crash.
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New photo of the cargo plane that departed from Dubai and headed to Hong Kong crashed into a ground vehicle while landing at the Hong Kong International Airport in China then skid it off the runway into the sea all 4 crew members aboard were rescued The… pic.twitter.com/C7nyOK82G4
A picture going viral online shows the plane -- seemingly missing it's tail and totally smashed in at the front -- sitting in the water while the glow of emergency lights are evidenct in the background.
According to the BBC -- citing local outlets -- the plane crashed into a vehicle on the ground and careerned into the water ... dragging two ground crew members into the ocean with it.
Secret Service Investigating Hunting Stand with FBI ... Aimed Toward Air Force One Parking
The United States Secret Service is looking into a hunting stand found in Florida which they say had a direct sightline to where Air Force One could park.
The law enforcement agency revealed Sunday they found the stand near Palm Beach International Airport last week ... releasing a photo of the structure set up in a tree.
In a statement released to media, the U.S. Secret Service Chief of Communications, Anthony Guglielmi said, "During advance security preparations prior to the Palm Beach arrival, which included the use of technology and comprehensive physical sweeps, our teams identified items of interest near Palm Beach International Airport."
Ex-NFLer Doug Martin Dead at 36
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Doug Martin -- a former running back who last played in the NFL in 2018 -- has died ... TMZ has learned.
A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ Martin passed away Saturday morning ... though they did not share any further details.
Martin was a standout RB at Boise State for four years before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted him in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Guess Who This Fast-Moving Star Is!
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We all know celebrities have got some pretty crazy schedules ... and we wanna see if you can guess who this fast-moving star is!
We ran into this film and TV star when he was out in L.A. ... and although we had plenty of questions for him, he obviously had things to do and places to be!
Still, we managed to get a few answers out of him as he strolled down one of the city's sunny streets ... and he seemed a lot more easygoing than the character he's set to play in "Frankenstein."
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Kim Zolciak Spotted After Sleepover at New Boyfriends!!!
Kim Zolciak didn't need to do a walk of shame after leaving her man's house Saturday morning ... 'cause he joined her outside after an evening together.
The real estate star was spotted outside Kyle Mowitz's Georgia home in a black crop top and matching sweatpants ... her blonde hair's tied up in a messy bun in the pics and she's got her glasses on.
Kyle came out to pack up the car, too ... putting what looks like a large piece of machinery in the back while wearing a gray shirt and trucker cap.