MARK HOPPUS said he was diagnosed in late April with Stage 4-A Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. He remains optimistic and said, quote, "We're beating this cancer . . . it's just a matter of time."

A 32-year-old guy in Florida named Bubba Hodge got arrested yesterday after he stole a small alligator, and was seen fighting it on the street. He told police that he was trying to teach the alligator a lesson.

Someone looked at the most popular ice cream truck treat in all 50 states. Klondike Bars ranked #1 overall with nine states, followed by Choco Tacos, Firecracker popsicles, ice cream sandwiches, and Lemon Ice.

MTV is bringing back "Cribs" next month. The first-season lineup includes Martha Stewart, Snooki, Ryan Lochte, Rick Ross, Tinashe, Big Sean, and JoJo Siwa.

A 29-year-old Louisiana man was arrested on Tuesday, after stealing a ring from his girlfriend . . . pawning it . . . and then using the money to buy an engagement ring for the SAME WOMAN. They're no longer together.

Former Seattle Seahawks cornerback RICHARD SHERMAN is in jail right now, after he drove his SUV through an active construction zone early Wednesday morning, then tried to break into his in-laws' house. Cops had to deploy a police dog to help get him under control.

Several employees at a Taco Bell in Nashville set off fireworks INSIDE the restaurant last week. The explosions started a fire, which caused more than $30,000 in damage. The shift leader was arrested, and more arrests are likely.

VANILLA ICE said the thing he'd most like to bring back from the '90s is Blockbuster Video. He added that the '90s were "the greatest decade ever," and said pop culture has been dead since computers and the iPhone came out.