Tests shed light on Michaels’ condition

Los Angeles — An already ailing Bret Michaels has been diagnosed with another medical malady.

After suffering a brain hemorrhage last week, the audacious 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star has developed a side effect that causes seizures, according to a statement posted Tuesday on the former Poison frontman’s website.

The condition, called hyponatremia, stems from a lack of sodium. The statement did not indicate whether Michaels had actually suffered any seizures.

Michaels was conscious and in critical but stable condition in the intensive care unit of an undisclosed hospital.

The statement said he was remaining positive and responding well to tests and treatments.

“Even though today was a minor setback, doctors remain hopeful for a full recovery and plan to release more specific information next Monday,” it said.

Michaels, a contestant on “The Celebrity Apprentice,” suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage, which causes bleeding in the fluid-filled spaces around the base of the brain. He was rushed to the hospital on Friday with a severe headache.

“Doctors state Michaels is very lucky as his condition could have been fatal,” according to the statement, which was also provided by Michaels’ New York-based publicist Joann Mignano.

‘Seinfeld’ actor strikes bicyclist

Los Angeles — Police say “Seinfeld” actor Jason Alexander won’t be cited after striking a 14-year-old bicyclist while driving in Los Angeles. The boy suffered minor injuries.

Los Angeles police spokeswoman Norma Eisenman says Alexander hit the bicyclist at about 7:15 a.m. Tuesday in the Mid-City area.

Eisenman says the boy was in stable condition when he was taken to a hospital for examination. She had no additional details about the accident but said Alexander wasn’t cited.

Alexander played neurotic neighbor George Costanza on “Seinfeld.”

Teen star’s mom knocked down

Wellington, New Zealand — Hundreds of frenzied teenagers mobbed pop star Justin Bieber as he arrived in New Zealand, knocking down his mother and stealing his hat as he was rushed through the airport to escape the fans.

The heartthrob Canadian singer tweeted his 2.1 million fans today to report: “Finally got to New Zealand last night. The airport was crazy. Not happy that someone stole my hat and knocked down my mama. Come on people.”

The star’s mother, Pattie Mallette, tweeted that she was “OK” after being pushed over by rampaging fans at Auckland Airport.