Universal Orlando Woman Dies After Riding Revenge of the Mummy

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Another theme park death ... this time at Universal Studios in Orlando, where a woman died after riding the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster.

The woman became unresponsive after going on the ride Nov. 25 and she was transported to a local hospital, where she died ... according to a report issued Thursday from the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services.

The woman's identity was not revealed ... the consumer services reports are updated quarterly by Florida officials and they include only minor details about medical incidents each quarter at Universal, Walt Disney World, Legoland, Sea World, and Busch Gardens.

Desmond Scott Mystery Make-Out Woman Identified!!!

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Desmond Scott’s mystery make-out partner -- yeah, the one he was locking lips with just two days after we broke the story his estranged wife Kristy hit him with divorce papers -- has officially been identified.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ the woman getting hot and heavy with Desmond last Sunday is Marissa Springer, a 24-year-old local Houston model who’s also currently in school working toward her master’s degree in business.

We’re told the two met for the first time earlier that night at Houston bar Sante through a mutual pal ... and Marissa had no clue about Desmond’s online fame. Our sources say it was also her understanding that he was single at the time.

Celeb Pastor John Gray III I Lol'd At Druski Megachurch Skit!!!

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Pastor to the stars John Gray III says a viral Druski skit making fun of megachurch pastors isn't an affront to God ... he says the jokes are hilarious and anyone who doesn't like it needs to do some introspection.

John tells TMZ ... Druski isn't making fun of Jesus Christ or God, he's aiming his jokes at pastors who go way overboard with theatrics and production effects at mega church services.

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Pastor Gray says he didn't take offense to anything Druski said or did here ... telling us the people who are offended need to sit down in front of the mirror and think long and hard about their actions.

Ex-Bills Star Stevie Johnson I Could Score on Broncos' Elite D ... At 39 Years Old!!!

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If the Buffalo Bills need any help at receiver against the Denver Broncos this weekend, they can call a familiar face ... 'cause Stevie Johnson tells TMZ Sports he could rack up a "humble 40" yards -- and even score!!

The former wide receiver last suited up in 2015 ... but he explained his stance ahead of his old team's Divisional Round matchup with the top seed in the AFC.

"I would get at least four first downs before I get the hang of it," Johnson said. "Now if we're talking in the red zone, I can get three touchdowns -- fade, slant, that’s easy work. Just get up on 'em, create space and it’s money all day."

Mickey Rourke My Dog Needs Heart Surgery!!!

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Mickey Rourke’s beloved pup is facing a life-threatening health crisis ... and the cost of essential surgery could be more than the actor can bear.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Mickey’s longtime dog, Ivan, is suffering from heart disease and needs an operation -- one that doesn’t come cheap.

We’re told the procedure will cost around $10,000 ... and Ivan could potentially require a second surgery costing an additional $6,000 to $8,000.

Matt Prokop Arrest Video Mouths Off to Cops, Then Pleads for His Pooch

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Former Disney actor Matt Prokop got pissed at police when officers showed up on his doorstep to arrest him recently ... but he changed his tune quickly, begging the cops to take care of his pooch while he was being led away in cuffs.

Check it out -- TMZ obtained exclusive Ring camera video of police officers walking up to the front door of Matt's Texas home this past Christmas Eve. He answers the door and immediately starts mouthing off to the officers, asking "what the f***" they want." When the cops say they want to speak with him, Matt snarkily fires back, "Start talking."

Officers ask Matt about a woman named Lucy, but Matt claims Lucy is his dog, who's heard barking up a storm in the video. FYI -- a woman named Lucy called cops, telling them Matt was being violent toward her.

Mike Posner 'Ibiza' Lyrics Changed … Along With My Life

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Mike Posner changed the lyrics to his most famous song and bucked a social media trend ... and he's explaining why he views the past a lot differently than most folks right now.

The "I Took a Pill in Ibiza" singer joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday, and we asked him about the big lyrical change he made to his song ... at a time when folks on social media are looking back on 2016 with fond memories.

Mike's song caught fire in 2016 ... but he says he wasn't truly happy when he was singing about taking drugs in Ibiza to show Avicii he was cool.

'One Tree Hill' Star Tyler Hilton My Marriage Is Over

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Tyler Hilton and Megan Park sounds they're heading for a divorce ... he says they "decided to end" their marriage.

The "One Tree Hill" star announced his separation from the "Secret Life of the American Teenager" star Friday in a social media post.

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Tyler says ... "A life update: I've never been super comfortable sharing personal information about our family life, but I've seen enough speculation online that I thought warranted clarity. Some time ago, Megan and I decided to end our marriage."

Unclear when they separated, Tyler offered no timelines here.

Atlanta N-Word Shouter Arrested After Video Goes Viral

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A man in Georgia has been arrested after he went on a racist tirade against a security guard in an Atlanta suburb ... with video of the tense interaction going viral online.

Robert John Burke has been charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct in connection with the incident that occurred outside the Social Security Administration office in Gwinnett County Wednesday. Burke had his mug shot taken ... and he looks none too happy to be in lockup -- giving the camera a death stare.

If you haven't seen the video yet, fair warning -- it's upsetting. It's unclear what sets the man in the clip off, but he's screaming at a security guard ... calling him the n-word multiple times and seemingly squaring up to throw a punch.

Donald Trump My Fat Cat Friend Got Fatter on Ozempic!!!

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Donald Trump says Ozempic ain't the wonder-drug you might've heard many call it ... because he swears he has a friend who gained weight while taking the notorious weight-loss med.

POTUS held a meeting Friday on Capitol Hill to discuss health care and drug costs -- unveiling his "Great Healthcare Plan" proposal -- and, launched into a bizarre story about a friend of his ... who he called, a "very smart guy, very, very rich and and a very powerful man actually, but he's very fat."

He explains this man goes to London for business quite often ... and, after running into one another recently, he complained to the prez that Ozempic costs $1,300 in New York City -- but just $87 across the pond.

'Traitors' Cast We Couldn't Wait to Banish Rapaport!!!

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Michael Rapaport's explosive comments before his banishment pissed off "Traitors" cast members ... which was par for the course while shooting -- because we've learned they couldn't stand the guy the entire time.

A source close to the production of Season 4 tells TMZ ... the cast thought Michael was "toxic" on set -- and they were all very happy when his time on the show came to an end this week on the fifth episode.

We're also told a rumor circulated on set that the network thought viewers would be so put off by his behavior ... Peacock pushed out his final episode early to get him off fans' TVs.

Emily Ratajkowski Sizzling Lingerie Drop!!!🥵🔥

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We're well into January to the point we have no idea what day it is ... but we do know Valentine's Day is next month, and no one's gonna look hotter on the day than Emily Ratajkowski!

Case in point -- she just dropped a jaw-dropping IG clip Friday, rocking skimpy red lace lingerie and striking a seriously sultry pose with a floor-level thirst trap with her phone in hand.

The lingerie hugged her sculpted body perfectly ... and she's radiating next-level confidence, scorching in a way only EmRata knows how to do.

Looking lovely, Em!

Alex Albon, Lily Muni He Driving To The Altar ... We're Engaged!!!

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Alex Albon and Lily Muni He are starting 2026 with a win -- the F1 and golf stars just announced they're engaged!!

The Williams driver shared the news on his Instagram minutes ago ... saying, "I guess we’re stuck with each other now ❤️😊."

Along with the news, the two athletes posted a post-proposal shot ... with Lily showing off her new bling.

TMZ Sports Live Stream Join The Conversation!!!

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TMZ Sports is going live from the newsroom to discuss the day's biggest stories ... but we don't just want folks to watch and enjoy the conversation, we want y'all to get involved!!

Hit the comment section as Babcock, Lucas, Luca, and the whole crew break down the most important topics of the day ... and we'll be interacting with viewers throughout the program between 1 and 2 PM PT.

YouTube, X, TikTok ... we're everywhere.

So tune in, make fun of us, share your two cents, sound off about your favorite team ... nothing is out of bounds.

Thursday's show will feature Rams legend Marshall Faulk's take on this weekend's massive matchup against the Bears, Tom Brady's recent divorce comments, an ex-NFL quarterback's prediction on Fernando Mendoza's future, and so much more!!

Brazil Wedding Photo Drive-Thru!!!

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Talk about putting the brakes on "just married" bliss ... one wheel-y excited newlywed couple had their dreamy photoshoot gatecrashed by a car ... and yep, the whole jaw-dropper was caught on video!

Jaque Amorim and Neres Soares were mid-shoot on the staircase of St. Paul the Apostle Cathedral in Blumenau, Brazil -- all smiles, all romance -- when a driver randomly decided to take a very wrong turn and drive a sedan down the steps behind them.

As you can see, the car bumps down several steps ... after the woman behind the wheel apparently confused the pedestrian staircase for an exit ramp from a nearby parking lot.

Gene Hackman And Wife Death House Hits Market For $6.25M

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Gene Hackman's New Mexico estate is officially up for sale ... less than a year after he and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in the sprawling compound.

Gene and Betsy's Santa Fe house -- which sits on a 53-acre estate in The Land of Enchantment -- has hit the market with an asking price of $6.25 million.

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At the time of their deaths, police body cam footage showed the place was in shambles, with rat feces and urine everywhere. But, we're told the place has been completely cleaned up and looks absolutely amazing now!