Victor Espinoza Back in the Saddle ... First Horse Ride Since Near-Death Crash

Victor Espinoza‘s been taking steps to return to doing what he loves after nearly dying in a training accident, and he just took another huge step … up onto a horse!!!
The famed jockey reportedly got back on a horse for the very first time Saturday at Santa Anita since his...
Victor Espinoza Back in the Saddle ... First Horse Ride Since Near-Death Crash

Britney Spears Vegas Show on Hold .. After Dad"s Near-Death Medical Emergency

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Britney Spears is going on an indefinite work hiatus to help care for her dad while he recovers from major health issues … meaning her new Las Vegas show will be put on ice.
Britney announced her decision Friday, saying she’s going to “devote all of her time to...
Britney Spears Vegas Show on Hold .. After Dad"s Near-Death Medical Emergency

Jockey Victor Espinoza Recovering After Near-Death Training Accident

Legendary jockey Victor Espinoza is out of his neck brace, and well on the road to recovery after nearly dying in a gruesome fall off a horse during training this summer … TMZ Sports has learned. We broke the story … the Hall of Famer was…

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Vanessa Lachey Details Near-Death Experience on Dancing with the Stars, Rumbas Through Partner Rivalry

Vanessa Lachey could not hold back her emotion on Dancing with the Stars last night.

But the tears this competitor shed had nothing to do with the alleged feud between her and Maks Chmerkovskiy.

Instead, they had everything to do with the time Lachey nearly died.

First, a quick refresher:

Last week, multiple sources claimed Lachey and Chmerkovskiy actively hated each other, with one source telling Us Weekly there’s constant “fighting” when the cameras are off and that each half of this partnership is “miserable.”

This tabloid cites dueling stubborn personalities for the basis of these disagreements.

Neither Vanessa nor Maks have really commented on the rumor of a rivalry, but the latter did skip last Monday’s performance show, raising some major eyebrows around the Internet.

He later apologized.

“As you are all aware, I had to leave the show last week to take care of some personal issues,” Chmerkovskiy Tweeted on Wednesday, adding:

“I take full responsibility for my actions and want to apologize to my partner Vanessa.

“We are both looking forward to dancing for our fans next week!”

And dance they did on Monday evening, doing the Rumba on an episode that episode featured the celebrities’ most memorable years.

As part of the pre-taped package before they took to the live stage, Lachey explained why this has been her most memorable year:

Because she nearly died right before it started.

“I was in the hospital on bed rest and then my water broke. I was only 29 weeks,” Lachey explained to Chmerkovskiy about what transpired with her son, Phoenix.

Husband Nick Lachey, who is also a contestant on Season 25, was featured in the video as well.

“I’ll never forget. She called me in a panic: ‘They’re taking me in for an emergency surgery. Get here as quick as you can,’” he said.

Vanessa remembers every detail of the harrowing experience.

“I was on the operating bed and I looked up and I didn’t know a single face and I remembered thinking I hope the baby’s okay and don’t worry about me. Just make him okay,” Lachey said, crying at this point.

She then went out and danced to a track sang by her husband.

“This song got us through some really tough times and helped us bond even closer as a family,” Vanessa explained.

Maks Chmerkovskiy and Vanessa Lachey Dance the Rumba

Watch Vanessa and Maks crush their Rumba!!!!!!!!!!

Did the supposed feud between herself and Chmerkovskiy affect the routine?

Or the raw emotion of the moment?

Not really, as the tandem earned 24 points out of a possible 30.

On a related note, we send the very best to Vanessa, Nick and their kids.

What a scary experience for everyone involved. We’re just glad Lachey is doing okay these days.

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Heroic Twitter User Documents Near-Death Experience

The following may be the greatest Internet story ever told.

Yes, it was cool to read about that guy who ordered a pizza to a moving train.

And we"re still not over that other guy"s McDonald"s drive-through experience.

But the man featured below was hooking up with a girl when her boyfriend suddenly came home. He subsequently got shoved into a closet… and live-Tweeted all that happened next.

1. How It All Began…

This sucks, but whatever. He’s coolin.

2. She’s a Keeper!

She also may be 12. Why does she have Capri Sub at home?!?

3. Time to Eat!

Gotta wash that Capri Sun taste out of your mouth, man.

4. POPEYE’S!

Like we said before, she’s a total keeper.

5. This is Bigger Than Popeye’s

Dammit, Miles! Do as I say!

6. Stay Cool, Miles

Just keep going the speed limit. Don’t test your luck.

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