Jax Taylor claims his estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright, has been trying to mess with his business deals for years … even claiming she reached out to Smartwater to try to cancel a deal that the company said didn't exist in the first place ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained court docs filed by Jax as part of his effort to obtain a restraining order against Brittany. Jax said he received what he believed to be a legitimate invitation from a third-party influencer platform to sponsor Smartwater on his social media platforms and says he accepted the deal and posted some content about the company.
He said he later learned the deal was a hoax but says Brittany clowned him on her podcast over the incident, even though Jax says he promptly removed his posts about Smartwater when he learned the offer wasn't legit.
Before he deleted the posts, Jax claims Brittany reached out to Smartwater via DM, writing, “Hello. I just saw that you are partnering with Jax Taylor. Please know that this looks awful for your company, as he has a long history of abuse and disgusting behavior. This partnership does not reflect well on you."
Late NASCAR star Greg Biffle’s ex-wife, Nicole Biffle, wants his estate to pay hefty damages after she lost her daughter in a plane crash ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Nicole filed a claim against the late driver's estate in the amount of $10 million for Emma Biffle’s death on December 18, 2025, in North Carolina.
Emma was on board the fatal flight with Greg, and Nicole has already filed a wrongful death action against the estate. In the new docs, Nicole is asking for an order preventing the estate from making any further distributions to ensure there is money left over to pay her claim and similar ones filed by the estates of others who died in the crash.
Rep. Brian Mast is flying back home as Congress heads into a district work period ... which is harder for him than most because his cyborg body sets off alarm bells for TSA.
Our TMZ DC reporter Charlie caught up with the congressman from Florida at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Thursday morning ... and Charlie had to ask if it's tough getting through airport security with a pair of metal legs.
Rep. Mast -- who lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan -- says, of course it is ... because, since he can't be scanned by a metal detector, he gets "scanned by many hands" instead.
Sydney Sweeney's been spending more time with Scooter Braun's kids in recent weeks ... but it looks like the pair are on a romantic adventure for 2 -- jetting off to Venice to flaunt their amore.
The actress and her music-mogul man were spotted in the Floating City on Thursday ... sitting back and relaxing as a gondolier paddled them around the town.
The couple dressed casually in matching white outfits ... though Scooter added splashes of blue with his shorts and backwards baseball cap.
A man was found hanging from a bridge just outside Dodger Stadium Wednesday night -- as Shohei Ohtani and his teammates took on the St. Louis Cardinals just hundreds of yards away.
LAPD told the California Post, which first reported the story, that the unidentified man was found around 8:48 PM ... at the intersection of Bernard Street and Stadium Way, while the Dodgers were playing the second game of a series against St. Louis.
Police responded to the area after receiving 911 calls about a dead body "in plain sight."
Nothing says newlywed bliss like a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth ... and that's exactly where Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns were this week.
The cute couple hit up Disneyland on Tuesday ... just a couple weeks after tying the knot in a star-studded ceremony.
TMZ obtained photos and a video of the outing ... and you can see the newlyweds having a blast as they made their way through the Anaheim amusement park.
JWoww is sending her kids back to school from the hospital, saying she's been struggling with some pretty major health issues for the past week.
The "Jersey Shore" star posted a pic with her kids from her hospital room -- gown and all -- explaining she's been dealing with a kidney infection and appendicitis.
She wrote in the caption ... "This past week has probably been one of the hardest weeks of my life. I’ve spent every day fighting to get healthy enough to get home to my family while dealing with a horrible kidney infection and appendicitis."
JWoww continued ... "I want to say it came out of nowhere, but the truth is, I haven’t felt like myself for months. Weight loss, exhaustion, constantly feeling off… and then last Friday, my body finally said, 'We aren’t making it like this anymore.'"
Spencer Pratt says Ryan Reynolds should stick to selling phone plans ... because he doesn't know a darn thing about history -- and he's sabotaging Hollywood with his hot takes.
Here's the deal ... Ryan spoke to Variety at a premiere event for his new movie "Mayday" -- set for release Friday -- which follows an American pilot who crashes in the Soviet Union in 1987 and is aided by a former KGB agent who is obsessed with American culture.
Ryan Reynolds says ’80s nostalgia “paves over all the trauma” of the “tumultuous” decade:
“The 80s was a brutal, brutal time for people. It was a fucking mess and people forget that. It was a tremendous strife. Socio political tensions everywhere. We were still pretty fresh off… pic.twitter.com/CvNE3KLfff@Variety
Despite the fun tone of the film -- and the rosy view many people take toward 1980s culture in particular -- Ryan says it really wasn't all fun and games ... citing the serious socio-political issues of the time amid the Cold War.
Congressman Eric Burlison used TMZ D.C.'s Jacobfor batting practice while talkin' about "The Show" outside the Capitol, savagely trolling the Dodgers!
Burlison, who reps Missouri in the House, was choppin' it up with the TMZ guys in the nation's capital on Thursday ... when a friendly convo turned into a heated baseball debate.
Charlie Cotton asked Burlison what he did to relax, offering up a softball ... only for him to send back a four-seamer, high and tight.
Matt Damon is getting ready to save the universe ... or at least look like he's part of a very colorful one.
The actor was spotted Wednesday on the set of his mysterious new sci-fi movie "Thasnagar" in Los Angeles ... where he rocked a black sleeveless shirt while hanging with a crew of costumed characters in bright red jumpsuits, gloves, and futuristic headgear.
Matt appeared to be having a great time as cameras rolled ... smiling alongside his wildly dressed costars, who looked like they had just beamed in from another galaxy.
The 14-year-old who prosecutors say killed her baby after her father impregnated her is still a victim ... so says the district attorney, who hasn't decided whether to charge her.
The Monterey County D.A.'s Office clarified its stance on the unnamed teenager in a statement Wednesday ... explaining that law enforcement obtained a "Ramey warrant" -- which the D.A. says is a warrant issued by a judge based on probable cause.
Basically, the D.A.'s office says it wasn't consulted before cops got the warrant ... and hasn't made any charging decision yet.
The Earle girls, Alix and Ashtin, continue to grab superstardom by the horns -- the sexy sisters dazzled at the premiere for their upcoming reality TV show, 'Earle Meets World,' so before tomorrow's Netflix drop, we gotta know:
The father of popular TikToker Kirby Johnson is in trouble with the law ... after getting arrested for allegedly being "verbally violent" toward his wife over allegations of infidelity ... this according to cops.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... Gordon Johnson was taken into custody Tuesday and booked into the Monroe County jail for two misdemeanors -- simple assault and resisting an officer.
Gordon also posed for a mugshot and, from the looks of it, he's clearly not happy, unlike his playful TikTok persona with his daughter, Kirby Johnson. Kirby is super popular on TikTok where she posts videos about her life for her 3.6 million followers.
Disney star Carla Jeffery's family is pushing back against rumors surrounding the Disney star's death, denying that she abused substances ... TMZ has learned.
Jeffery, best known for playing Bree in Disney's “Z-O-M-B-I-E-S” franchise, died in her California home, a family spokesperson tells TMZ.
The beloved Disney personality's death has sparked speculation online about what may have happened, but her family tells us the rumors that Carla used drugs are not true -- saying plainly, "she did not do drugs."
"American Idol" alum Antonella Barba got busted trying to score a five-finger discount from a New Jersey Target.
According to NJ.com, AB was charged with stealing from the Target at the Seaview Square Shopping Center in Ocean Township earlier this month.
The outlet reports she was busted trying to make off with less than $200 worth of stuff. Antonella allegedly hid items in a bag as she kept going in and out of the bathroom and dressing rooms.
Carla Jeffery's brother is grieving his sister's tragic death by sharing a touching text he had sent her.
Carlon Jeffery took to Instagram to reveal he had texted the Disney alum, asking her to call him back. Carlon wrote ... "I was just calling to see how your day went! I love you to the moon & back sis."
He went on to give her words of encouragement, writing ... "I just want you to know how proud I am of you. Your resilience, your grace, your infectious smile that lights up a room. You are truly a light that shines bright."
Carlon continued by telling Carla to keep her head up when things get tough, saying ... "Don't let anyone.. dim that light.. even yourself. The light you carry is special and must be protected at all times."
He concluded ... "You are the best sister a brother could ask for. I pray we continue to grow closer to one another along this journey. I got your back in this life and the next."
It's unclear when exactly Carlon sent this message -- the screenshot cut off any sort of date and time stamp -- but it seems to be from before Carla died.
As you know, Carla's talent agency announced she died on Tuesday ... but so far, no word on her cause or manner of death. A family spokesperson tells us they're still awaiting autopsy, however they deny all rumors that Carla did drugs.
