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Cardi B and her record labels scored a legal win in the Lone Star State after being sued for allegedly using portions of another artist's song without permission ... the lawsuit against them has just been thrown out of court for jurisdictional reasons.

Here's the deal ... Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar (AKA Kemika 1956) filed suit against Cardi B back in July 2024, claiming Cardi and her producers stole their secret sauce by using parts of their 2021 song "Greasy Frybread" on her March 2024 hit single, "Enough (Miami)."

The lawsuit was filed in Texas ... but according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ, it was dismissed due to a lack of personal jurisdiction. Translation: the judge ruled Fraustro and Aguilar didn't establish that the Texas court had the power to deal with the case.

Donald Trump Jr. is just glad everyone is okay after Tiger Woods' scary DUI crash, and TMZ has learned he's not raising any concerns about his kids or Tiger over the incident.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Don Jr. isn't worried about Tiger being around his children following Friday's rollover crash in Jupiter, Florida, despite a report suggesting otherwise. We're told nothing about the situation has set off alarm bells for him, mainly because his kids and Vanessa were not in the car.

We're told he's thankful and grateful everyone involved made it out okay.

Party's over for MGK! Megan Fox just put the kibosh on her ex leaving flirty comments on her social posts, TMZ has learned.

A source familiar with the situation tells TMZ that Megan blocked MGK on Instagram.

As you know ... when you block someone on Instagram, that means they can no longer follow you and their comments on your posts disappear.

Larsa Pippen was just reportedly the victim of an attempted break-in at her suburban Miami home.

TMZ has confirmed three men -- Treison Lache Booker, 23; Cortez Daymon Johnson, 23; and Elijah Eugene Russell, 18 -- are facing several charges, including attempted burglary of an unoccupied dwelling, after reportedly being accused of attempting to force their way into Larsa's pad.

Investigators said the men allegedly shattered several windows at the residence, but when they couldn't get inside, they reportedly fled the scene in a vehicle.

Donna Kelce sounds like she's going to sit back in her recently remodeled Florida condo and let her son Travis Kelce, and his fiancée Taylor Swift do all the heavy lifting when it comes to planning their wedding.

Travis and Jason Kelce's mom was at LAX when a photog started grilling her about her involvement in Travis and Taylor's upcoming nuptials.

Donna certainly made it sound like she's just a passive observer ... joking, "Is the mother of the groom ever involved?!?"

Tiger Woods' latest DUI arrest may have stemmed from a deep case of denial over his addiction issues ... according to Dr. Drew.

The famous addiction specialist stopped by "TMZ Live" Monday, suggesting Tiger isn't accepting the seriousness of his addiction struggle and doesn't seem to have gotten the proper care he needs to handle it.

Dr. Drew says after Tiger's numerous surgeries for back and knee injuries, he's in an especially difficult situation of "chronic pain and addiction" and needs expert help in managing both.

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.