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Taylor Swift straight-up jacked a Sin City performer's brand when she rolled out her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl" ... according to a new lawsuit.

Maren Wade is suing Taylor for trademark infringement ... she says she owns the rights to "Confessions of a Showgirl" ... and she claims Taylor's album and accompanying merch are swallowing up a brand she's spent over 12 years cultivating.

In the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Wade says "Confessions of a Showgirl" traces back to 2014 when she used it as the name for a weekly column in Las Vegas Weekly. She says the column became a live show, then a touring production, and ultimately a brand encompassing performances, writing, and digital media ... all built by her, brick by brick.

Uh... I'll have what she's having. LeAnn Rimes got a deep jaw release that sent her to pure ecstasy ... according to a video posted on socials.

In the clip, LeAnn lies on her back while influencer Garry Lineham -- who calls himself an "expert in human programming" -- works the inside of LeAnn's jaw ... HARD. LeAnn moans with Garry's finger deep in her mouth until he apparently unlocks something in her that causes her to sob uncontrollably.

New couple Taron Egerton and Brooks Nader went out for a dinner date on Sunday -- they were snapped leaving Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, CA.

Brooks' sister Sarah Jane Nader played third wheel on the outing ... where the pair spent 2 hours at the Italian restaurant.

The actor kept it casual in jeans, blue sneakers, and a hat -- covering up his white T-shirt with a blue button-down.

Can you guess which content creator put her tanned physique on blast in this eye-popping pic?

Her sexy snaps and vids appear on OnlyFans, Instagram and TikTok ... and she's collab-ed with brands like Pretty Little Thing and Fashion Nova.

Taryn Manning seems to have been caught in a knock-down, drag-out fight with her girlfriend, Holly Hartman, in Palm Springs, California ... and the shocking encounter was captured on video.

Watch the clip ... you can see the "Orange Is the New Black" star going into a full tirade against Holly, who appears to be recording the freak out.

Taryn can be heard screaming, "Look what you've done to my f***ing studio!" while she appears to attack Holly.

When Taryn threatens to call the police, Holly responds, "Call the police. I'll show them you just attacked me."

6:11 PM PT -- Kim tells TMZ … “These accusations are completely false and nothing more than a deliberate attempt by Kroy to defame my character. I spent five weeks away working on two TV shows to support my family and make sure my children are cared for—something I will never apologize for."

"I refuse to be bullied or have lies twisted into a narrative about who I am. I will not stay silent, the truth is on my side, and it will come to light—no matter how hard anyone tries to bury it.”

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Kim Zolciak’s estranged husband, Kroy Biermann, is demanding sole custody of their four minor kids – claiming she has been out of the country for weeks, TMZ has learned. 

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Kroy asked a judge to immediately change the current joint custody arrangement. The former NFL star claimed that “the facts surrounding [Kim’s] misguided parenting of the children, lack thereof, and blatant mismanagement of basic parenting responsibilities would be practically unbelievable to anyone not familiar with the circumstances.” 

Kroy alleged that Kim committed “fraud and deceit” when she entered into the temporary custody deal, awarding them both joint custody. He claimed that Kim hasn’t even been around lately. 

Jenelle Evans' baby daddy, Andrew Lewis is now seeking financial support as he tries to regain custody of their teenage son Jace ... amid their ongoing family dispute after Jace allegedly pulled a gun on his mom.

Lewis has started a GoFundMe campaign, saying he and Jace’s grandmother Barbara are facing a costly and emotional battle to bring the teen back home. According to the fundraiser, the two claim they’re dealing with mounting legal fees and medical expenses as they push to have Jace released into their care.

In the post, Lewis says Jace has been hospitalized and placed in a mental health facility since February, where he remains ... claiming that despite efforts from both him and Barbara to bring Jace home, Jenelle has refused -- insisting Jace stay in the facility even though she lives more than 2,000 miles away.

Rock and rotor! Kid Rock was more than happy to salute military helicopters near his palatial Nashville-area home over the weekend ... but the U.S. Army seems less than thrilled with the pilots' actions.

ICYMI ... Kid Rock posted a video Saturday featuring 2 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters -- one of which was hovering super close to the "Bawitdaba" artist's property -- writing, "This is a level of respect that s**t for brains Governor of California will never know. God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her."

But now, NewsChannel5Investigates reports 101st Airborne leaders are in the dark as to whether the overflight at Nashville's "No Kings" protest was incidental or deliberate, and they want to get to the bottom of it.

Joe Burrow is keeping the rumor mill hot … ’cause the Bengals QB was spotted pulling up to a Los Angeles pool party on Sunday with Olivia Ponton right by his side.

Burrow and Ponton now have been spotted together multiple times this month, including at events leading up to the recent Fanatics Flag Football Classic -- keeping her firmly in the picture as his presumed partner.

Burrow kept it chill for the Sunday bash, rocking a “Sad Papi” tee, colorful trunks and sneakers -- staying gridiron ready with a football in one hand as he clutched a tumbler in the other.

Next to him, Ponton brought the poolside vibes in a blue bikini top, capri pants and sandals ... holding a Diet Coke, a towel and a smile as they walked in together.

Lisa Rinna is not making a return to "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" despite recent online speculation suggesting otherwise ... TMZ has learned.

Rumors began circulating that Bravo had approached Rinna with a "quality offer" to rejoin the franchise, sparking buzz about a potential comeback. The same reports also claimed OG housewife Kyle Richards was stepping away from the show to focus on her personal life ... allegedly paving the way for Rinna's return.

The chatter quickly picked up steam among fans, with many believing a major shake-up was in the works.

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Brooks Nader and Taron Egerton are taking their connection seaside, and it's more than just a casual hang.

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and the "Rocketman" star were seen Saturday night grabbing dinner at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, CA ... a classic low-key but luxury date spot.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the two have been seeing each other romantically after first meeting in Los Angeles earlier this year. We're told they've already been on more than five dates together. Exactly how they met remains unclear.

Britney Spears' Instagram has been dominated by wholesome, quality time with family since she returned to the social media site following her latest DUI arrest ... and she just posted the cutest reel yet!

The pop icon -- whose profile is private to non-followers -- is flanked by sons Sean Preston and Jayden James in the clip, which shows her silly side.

Appearing to be on a yacht, Britney looked so happy embracing her boys, who tower over her and later did a little wiggle to LL Cool J's "Doin' It."

Before these two sisters cozying up for a photo turned into actresses, they were just soaking up the SoCal sun, and singing and acting with big dreams of turning into stars ...

"The Kissing Booth" and "The Young and the Restless" are a couple of their notable works ...

Tiger Woods' latest DUI arrest reportedly has friends wondering when he's going to "get real" and start acting his age.

According to People, a source close to the legendary golfer says, "Tiger has yet to look in the mirror and say, 'You're 50 years old and need to act like it.'"

They reportedly added ... "He is enabled by people making money off of his talent and reputation, but with his injuries and age, he is frustrated and depressed about his state of health. He wants to play in major tournaments like the Masters, but he needs to get real. Once he does that, he should be better off because people do like Tiger. He is a good person."

Kendra Duggar was reportedly taken to a 'private residence' after getting released from an Arkansas detention facility following her March 20 arrest.

Kendra was released under a $1,470 bond 90 minutes after being booked, and People reports she was immediately whisked away with her children to a secluded location.

According to People, Kendra's husband Joseph Duggar called her from the Washington County Detention Facility in Arkansas. During the call, Kendra reportedly told Joseph, "They brought me to a good place to stay that's very private."