07:16 PM PT -- Jeff's lawyer, Michael E. Weinsten, tells TMZ, "This purported filing by Ms Banks is just the latest desperate ... act from someone who has already been found liable in a court of law for defaming my client over many years, threatening this family, interfering with his business and other outrageous conduct."
Jeff sued Azealia in 2020 for alleged defamation, stalking, invasion of privacy and civil extortion. She denied the claims. The singer filed a countersuit, but the claims were dismissed. Jeff's lawsuit against Azealia remains ongoing.
Jeff's lawyer said they recently completed a trial on the issue of damages where they put forth evidence of the alleged damage caused by "Ms. Banks and her antics."
Michael tells TMZ, "We are expecting a ruling in the coming months and look forward to the court holding Ms. Banks fully accountable for her actions." He said the singer had the chance to raise her "alleged grievances" in the lawsuit, "but all of her claims were dismissed ... with prejudice."
Azealia Banks just filed for a temporary restraining order against her ex-manager, claiming he psychologically and emotionally abused her for over a decade.
According to Monday’s filing, obtained by TMZ, AB says she’s been abused by Jeff Kwatinetz since 2014, when he allegedly got her to sign up for a life insurance policy when she was intoxicated.
Banks claims ... “He gave me expensive red wine and put the policy in front of me when I was drunk and we were cozied up.”
Tom Cruise's daughter, Suri, dropped the "Cruise" from her name, TMZ has confirmed.
According to Pennsylvania records ... in 2024 the only daughter of Tom and Katie Holmes registered to vote under the name Suri Noelle ... during her freshman year at Carnegie Mellon University.
A source tells TMZ ... Suri and Tom have been estranged since she was 7 years old.
Betsey Johnson is parting ways with her huge Hidden Hills home ... and all she's asking for is a cool $7.5 mil!
The designer has listed her posh pad, which has 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and is 4,300-square feet.
The single-story estate, which sits on 1.5 acres of land, has a stunning view, but maybe even more impressive than the outside is the inside ... which boasts an open concept floorplan with custom cathedral ceilings and wood floors.
Celeste Rivas' family is blastingD4vd's lawyers for what they see as an effort to blame a 14-year-old ... after his defense raised the possibility she killed herself and referenced text messages where she threatened to kill him.
Patrick Steinfeld, who is representing Celeste's parents,held court Monday following D4vd's preliminary hearing ... saying he was disturbed by the defense's tactics in court.
Steinfeld blasted the defense for "stopping at nothing" to discredit the prosecution's evidence ... saying Celeste's family was horrified to hear D4vd's defense attorneys attempt to place blame on their minor child.
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From must-have headphones and portable speakers to everyday upgrades, these Amazon bestsellers have consistently topped shopping lists over the past few months.
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Elena Samodanova blasted Gleb Savchenko's attempt at gaining custody of their daughter straight from the jump … according to a text she sent his lawyer.
TMZ obtained a screenshot of a message Elena sent Gleb's lawyer, Mark H. Karney, where she basically tells him to screw off.
Take a look … Elena pretty much tells Karney she doesn't want to give Gleb anything – including custody of their daughter, Olivia, or the ability to enroll her in a California school.
Evidence apparently shows Nolan Wellswas still on Horn Island when his friends' boat left ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge of the investigation claim authorities have evidence of Nolan being on the Mississippi barrier island after the boat departed on the Fourth of July ... which would be a huge development.
Cassie scored a legal victory in the battle with one of the former male escorts suing her over freak offs with her ex, Diddy, TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, a federal court judge sided with Cassie and dismissed all claims against her brought by Clayton Howard.
The order does, however, give him the opportunity to amend some of his claims to potentially revive a portion of the case against Cassie.
Clayton’s sued both Diddy and Cassie, claiming he suffered damages, including psychological injuries, after participating in the freak offs. He claimed Cassie coordinated the events.
Michelle Hadley spent 88 days in jail for a twisted stalking plot she had nothing to do with ... and now we know how much money was shelled out to her over the massive screw-up.
Here's the deal ... Michelle is the focus of a new Netflix documentary, "A Toxic Love Story," about a 2016 cyberstalking case out of Anaheim ... where she was tossed into the clink after her ex-boyfriend, Ian Diaz, and his fiancée, Angela Connell, framed her for outlandish crimes ... such as trying to arrange for Angela to get raped via a Craigslist ad.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Michelle settled with Anaheim police for $1.8 million back in 2021 ... after she sued the city for what the doc shows was sloppy, rushed police work -- all because Ian used his influence as a U.S. Marshal at the time.
Bravo star Lisa Vanderpump is firing back at the handyman who claims he was severely injured at her Beverly Hills mansion ... she says he's to blame, not her.
In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the 'Vanderpump Rules' star denies all claims that she was responsible for the alleged injury Eric Nieto says he suffered in November 2023 when he was working at her 8,801-square-foot $14 million estate.
Lisa argues Eric was negligent and caused his own injuries by being careless. The reality star adds that if there was a dangerous condition, it was very obvious to anyone at the home.
The man who "No Jumper" cohost Ant Jefe allegedly murdered was high on meth during the 10v1 street fight that ended his life, TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained the Los Angeles Medical Examiner's report for Carl Welch ... and it says toxicology results showed he was high on meth, and had recently done cocaine when he died.
However, the ME says drugs did not cause Carl's death ... instead, the ME says he died due to blunt force trauma to his head.
Investigators say Carl was attacked by Ant and nine others on January 31 in a parking lot ... and prosecutors charged Ant and a man named Johnnie Gray with Carl's murder.
Step aside ... because summer just got soaked with the crochet bikini queen ... the one and only Sami Sheen!!!
Check out the gallery ... the 22-year-old uploaded a fresh thirst trap on social media ... and let's just say her newest batch of hot shots will burn in your head.
Sami recently took to TikTok to shut down rumors that her dad, Charlie Sheen, supports her financially ... and here she is with her hands in the air like she just don't care.
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Normally, we would let Sami's sexy photos do all the talking ... but she's got a lot she wants to say too ... so have at it, SS.
As for the photos ... be careful, Sami is slippery when wet!!!
Orlando Bloom looks like he's enjoying the hell out of his summer ... and his new romance.
The actor was spotted enjoying a cheeky beach day with his 28-year-old girlfriend, Luisa Laemmel, at the exclusive Alpemare Beach Club in Forte dei Marmi, Italy.
Orlando showed off his ripped beach bod while enjoying the Mediterranean Sea with the Swiss model, and the pair looked completely smitten as they spent the afternoon laughing and splashing around.
Tony Romo was apparently hard to work with during his OWI arrest last week ... 'cause the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was hit with a citation for rejecting an intoxication test -- and now he's facing an uphill battle to keep his driver's license.
According to court records, Romo was ticketed for "Refuse to Take Test for Intoxication After Arrest" after he was pulled over in Wisconsin on July 23.
Cops said Romo performed poorly during field sobriety exercises ... and based on the new development, it seems like he was given the opportunity to take a breathalyzer or other chemical test, but declined.
Ariana Grandeis going after people she says hacked into the digital accounts of photographers and producers she worked with ... stealing and leaking unreleased music, private photos and videos.
The pop superstar filed a lawsuit in California Monday against several unnamed individuals, hoping the legal action will uncover who is behind the alleged breaches.
According to the complaint, obtained by TMZ, Ariana says this was not an isolated incident ... claiming she has repeatedly been targeted by cyberattacks throughout her career, including recently.
D4vd's preliminary hearing is over after five days of testimony ... with the judge ordering the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas to proceed to trial.
The judge said the trial must begin within 90 days ... D4vd is due back in court for arraignment August 31.
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochmansaid after the hearing ended that the singer is eligible for the death penalty -- and they are currently weighing whether or not the death penalty will be pursued.
