2025 Celebrity Headlines We're Concerned About

10 Celebrity Headlines We’re Concerned About in 2025

Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’ll be looking at the most troubling celebrity news stories that have surfaced so far in 2025.

Teddi Mellencamp

In 2022, “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Teddi Mellencamp was diagnosed with Stage II melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer, which was quickly treated. However, in 2025, Mellencamp disclosed that the disease had returned as Stage IV, and had spread to her brain and lungs. She had to undergo surgery to remove multiple brain tumors that had been causing severe headaches. On top of that, while undergoing both radiation and immunotherapy, Mellencamp has also been dealing with the emotional strain of divorcing her estranged husband, Edwin Arroyave. These overlapping challenges have tested her strength, but she remains determined to fight, not only for her own survival but for the future of her family.

Tamar Braxton

Throughout much of her career, Tamar Braxton has dealt with health issues, many of which have been publicly documented. In August 2025, Braxton took to social media to reveal that she had a mysterious health scare a few days prior. On her Instagram story, she disclosed that a friend had discovered her lying in a pool of blood after suffering a serious accident that left her with a fractured nose and several missing teeth. Although Braxton did not explain what exactly caused the accident, saying she could not clearly remember, she admitted the experience has given her a new outlook on life and strengthened her commitment to improving her mental health.

Christina Applegate

This Emmy-winning actress stepped away from the screen in 2023 after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis two years earlier, which made it increasingly difficult for her to work. This was especially evident during the final season of her Netflix show “Dead to Me.” Then, in 2025, Applegate was burdened by another serious health issue. While vacationing in Europe, she began to feel unwell and stopped by the hospital immediately after she returned home. There, she experienced severe pain that doctors traced to kidney infections. Although the infections were treated quickly, Applegate stated that her doctors suspected a more serious underlying condition. However, she chose not to share their prognosis, fearing it might alarm the public.

Bruce Willis

The long and celebrated career of actor Bruce Willis came to an end in 2022 when he retired due to health reasons. That year, he was diagnosed with aphasia, followed by a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia in 2023. By 2025, his family revealed that the disease had advanced so severely that the actor could no longer speak, read or write, and struggled to remember his own past. Willis’ wife, Emma Heming, who has been his primary caregiver throughout, has spoken openly about the difficulties they have faced, from the moment they received the news to when it was disclosed to the public. She shared her experiences in an ABC special with Diane Sawyer, and in her 2025 memoir “The Unexpected Journey.”

Joe Biden

In May 2025, only a few months after leaving office, former U.S. President Joe Biden was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer during a routine medical exam. Doctors classified the cancer as “high-grade,” noting that it had already spread to his bones and other tissues, which also worsened his urinary symptoms. Several days later, at a Memorial Day event, Biden addressed the diagnosis publicly for the first time, assuring supporters that he was in good spirits and expected to make a full recovery. While the news left many concerned about Biden, given his advanced age, it also reignited criticism from some opponents who questioned his cognitive capacity during his time in office and the 2024 presidential campaign.

Wendy Williams

Concerns about Wendy Williams’ wellbeing began in 2017, when she fainted during a live broadcast. Since then, her show was discontinued, and in 2023, she was diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, which led to her entering a cognitive care facility. In January 2025, Williams appeared on “The Breakfast Club,” where she challenged the claims of her court-appointed guardian, insisting she was not cognitively impaired. She also described her experience in the facility, likening it to prison. After contesting the 2023 diagnosis, another medical exam was conducted in 2025, which confirmed the earlier findings and upheld her guardianship. In August 2025, Williams gave a street interview where she voiced her wish to end the guardianship. However, her appearance in the video left many fans deeply worried.

Lil Nas X

The first troubling news about Lil Nas X in 2025 came in April, when he was hospitalized after experiencing partial paralysis on his face. Although that health scare was resolved quickly, an even more alarming incident followed in August. TMZ released a video showing the rapper walking down a Los Angeles street, wearing only underwear and cowboy boots. In the clip, he sings and talks to the person behind the camera about a party. Shortly after, he was arrested on suspicion of an overdose and later booked into jail. In the days that followed, Lil Nas X was charged with felony counts of battery against a police officer and resisting arrest, which carry up to five years in prison. He pleaded not guilty and was released on bail.

Billy Joel

Fans who were excited to see Billy Joel live in 2025 were disappointed when it was announced that the “Piano Man” was canceling all of his scheduled concerts. This announcement came with the news that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a neurological condition caused by the build-up of excess fluid in the brain. The disorder had already begun affecting his hearing, vision and balance. Joel’s diagnosis came months after he collapsed during a live performance in February 2025. Although he recovered and continued the show, that was the first sign that all was not well with the singer. However, during a later appearance on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, Joel reassured fans he was receiving treatment and feeling better.

Eric Dane

“Grey’s Anatomy” star Eric Dane first noticed weakness in his right hand in early 2024, but it took months of consultations with doctors and specialists before he received a diagnosis. In April 2025, the actor revealed that he had Lou Gehrig’s Disease, or ALS, which causes progressive muscle paralysis. By June, when he sat for an exclusive interview with ABC’s Diane Sawyer, Dane had already lost complete function of his right arm and hand. During the interview, the actor opened up about his experience with the disease and his fear that his children might also endure the same pain he felt after losing his own father at a young age. Regardless, Dane hopes to continue working for as long as possible.

Justin Bieber

For much of 2025, one question has followed Justin Bieber across the headlines: “Is he okay?” In the first half of the year, rumors surfaced that he and wife, Hailey, were headed for divorce. Then, a viral Coachella video showed him dancing shirtless and smoking heavily. His repeated outbursts at the paparazzi have only added fuel to the speculation about the state of his career and mental health. But just as many assumed he was done for, Bieber made a comeback with his 2025 album “Swag,” which was released to positive reviews. The project seemed to directly address the lingering questions, with Bieber opening up about his marriage, mental health and insecurities. While the album eased fans’ worries, some of his actions since continue to raise concern.

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