Kim Kardashian Scores $$$ From Man Who Lost in Court ... Despite Claims He Would Be Ruined

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Kim Kardashian scored a massive six-figure award in legal fees from a man who unsuccessfully sued her, TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, the reality star and mogul was awarded $167K of the $186K she requested from Ivan Cantu after she successfully shut down his lawsuit.

As TMZ first reported, Cantu sued after Kim posted his photo on social media when she intended to post a photo of a different man with the same name — a death row inmate she was advocating for. Kim argued the mix-up was an honest mistake that she corrected immediately, while Cantu claimed the incident caused significant harm to his life.

Hayden Panettiere Neutrogena Scrubbed Me After Postpartum Remarks!!!

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Hayden Panettiere is about to release her memoir... so she's been an open book about her life lately ... and recently shared one shocking story about upsetting a skincare brand she endorsed after making postpartum comments.

HP recently said on the "On Purpose with Jay Shetty" podcast ... she was taken aback by the negative reaction to her postpartum comments during a morning show interview in 2015.

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THE LAST STAW

As she tells it ... after she randomly talked about her experience with postpartum on "Live! with Kelly and Michael," she was immediately told Neutrogena was not pleased with the remarks ... and that the company wanted to fire her on the spot. Her agent saved her job in the moment, but once her contract expired -- she was cut loose.

Katy Perry I'm Mourning Ex Josh Groban Getting Engaged ... AKA 'The One That Got Away'

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Katy Perry's popping bottles and poking fun at her own love life after finding out ex-boyfriend Josh Groban is officially off the market ... jokingly mourning the guy she once called "The One That Got Away."

The pop star hopped on TikTok Monday in a white bathrobe looking absolutely defeated ... pouring herself a giant glass of bubbly and fake-crying after news broke that Groban got engaged to British actress Natalie McQueen.

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To really twist the knife, Katy set the video to her 2011 hit "The One That Got Away" ... the same song she later admitted was inspired by Groban after their brief 2009 romance.

Alix Earle I Don't Wanna Ruin a Good Day 'Today' ... By Talking About Alex Cooper!!!

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Alix Earle's feud with Alex Cooper is hot on everyone's lips -- even the folks on daytime TV are grilling her about it ... and her response was VERY telling!

Craig Melvin wasted zero time bringing up the messy back-and-forth drama surrounding her and Alex on "TODAY" Tuesday ... and she tried to laugh it off, explaining she didn’t want to ruin a good day talking about something not so great.

When Craig pushed further and asked whether the whole thing had been exaggerated ... Alix confirmed it was, before sarcastically adding, "I love everyone!" Yeah ... nobody was exactly buying that!!

Lil Rel Boo That MF'er and Walk Out!!! Rips Tony Hinchcliffe for George Floyd Joke

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The fallout continues over a controversial George Floyd joke made by Tony Hinchcliffe at "The Roast of Kevin Hart" ... with fellow stand-up comic and actor Lil Rel calling the moment gross ... and shaming the crowd for not booing.

Lil Rel posted his thoughts to Instagram on Tuesday morning ... saying he found the moment so "disgusting," he wondered what he would have done had he been there ... but he's pretty sure he already knew.

If you didn't watch Sunday's live roast on Netflix ... Hinchcliffe proclaimed to Hart ... "The Black community is so proud of you… right now George Floyd is looking up at us all laughing so hard he can't breathe."

Film Critic Rex Reed Dead at 87

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Renowned film critic Rex Reed has died at the age of 87, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Reed died at home in New York City, a friend told the outlet Tuesday morning.

His final review was published in the New York Observer in November, for the film "Truth & Treason."

Reed was 87.

RIP

Sir Rod Stewart Hails King Charles for 'Ratbag' Trump Reality Check!!!

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Sir Rod Stewart didn't hold back on the red carpet while greeting King Charles and Queen Camilla after their recent U.S. trip to see President Donald Trump!

At Monday’s 50th anniversary celebration for The King's Trust at London's Royal Albert Hall, Rod congratulated the King on the royal couple's recent 4-day U.S. trip ... before twisting the knife, adding, "May I say, well done in the Americas. You were superb, absolutely superb ... put that little ratbag in his place!"

Charles appeared to laugh it off while discussing the trip ... even referencing a speech where he poked fun at America's colonial history with a cheeky French joke.

Hayden Panettiere I Was Put In Bed With A Naked Hollywood Star!!!

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Hayden Panettiere is opening up about a terrifying experience she had with a naked Hollywood star, revealing she was trapped alone in bed with him on a boat.

The actress sat down for an interview with Jay Shetty during Monday's episode of his 'On Purpose' podcast and, at one point, their convo turned to the traumatic boat incident, which Hayden wrote about in her new memoir, "This Is Me: A Reckoning."

Check out the clip ... Shetty first brings up the harrowing memory, and then Hayden goes into a long explanation, saying she was only 18 at the time and incapable of being fully aware of her surroundings. Even worse, Hayden said she was set up by an industry friend she trusted and viewed as a protector.  

Massachusetts Gunman Fires Up To 60 Bullets With Assault Rifle ... In Broad Daylight Attack

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A gunman wielding an assault rifle went on a broad daylight rampage through the streets of Massachusetts, firing upwards of 60 bullets and critically injuring two people, authorities said.

The harrowing Monday afternoon incident was captured on video, showing the alleged shooter, identified by police as Tyler Brown, walking down Memorial Drive in Cambridge while indiscriminately opening fire with his assault weapon.

Brown squeezed off between 50 to 60 bullets, striking two men in vehicles, according to Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan.

Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Family Trip to Disneyland ... With Grandma Doria in Tow!!!

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had a family day at The Happiest Place on Earth ... taking their 2 kids to Disneyland with the Duchess' mom Doria Ragland in tow!

Check out the sweet family photos the actress-turned-royal posted on IG Monday -- Harry and Meghan hold hands with 7-year-old Prince Archie and 4-year-old Princess Lilibet as they explore the park in ... another pic shows Lilibet hugging Cinderella.

And Meghan was clearly happy to have her mom join along, sharing a snap of her embracing her mom, giving her a smooch on the head.

Dorit Kemsley 'RHOBH's Friend Details Alleged 'Agitated' Convo Where She Threatened 'Dirty Games' Against Ex PK

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"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Dorit Kemsley and her estranged husband, PK Kemsley, have a mutual friend who made shocking claims in the couple's bitter divorce ... TMZ has learned.

Justin Levine -- who says he's known the couple for many years -- filed a bombshell declaration stating he tried to talk to Dorit in an effort to help resolve their ongoing issues over money and their $6 million marital home. Justin claims he tried to convince Dorit in early April to work with PK on an agreement over the property.

Levine says, "During the call, [Dorit] became highly agitated before I was able to complete my explanation of the purpose of the call. While she has previously expressed frustration, this conversation was notably different in both tone and intensity."

Guess The Hot Actress In This Lacey Bralette!

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Can you guess which Hollywood hottie put her rockin' hot bod on full display in this eye-popping shot?!

This actress is best known for her role as CeCe Jones ... if you've scrolled her socials, you know she likes to shake it up!

Slide into the gallery ... don't get too close tho, you may get pricked by her thornes!

Taylor Swift Full-On Family Night Outing Dinner in the Big Apple

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Welcome to New York, Swift family ... it's been waiting for you!!! Taylor Swift kept it all in the family during a cozy NYC outing Monday night ... stepping out with her parents and brother Austin for a low-key post Mother's Day dinner.

The superstar singer looked relaxed in a petite black dress, silver pumps, and her signature red lip ... as the family made their way across the street before heading into a private dining spot at The Eighty Six in the West Village.

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George Floyd Fam Rips Tony, Kevin Over Yet Another 'Roast' Joke

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George Floyd's family and friends are appalled Tony Hinchcliffe was invited back for a Netflix roast and they're blaming Kevin Hart for allegedly giving Tony the green light to do another joke about George ... a joke they didn't find funny in the slightest.

Travis Cains, a spokesman for The Gianna and George Floyd Foundation, tells TMZ … Kevin condoning Tony's joke is "sad for the culture."

Tony was among the comedians roasting Kevin, and during his set he proclaimed ... "The Black community is so proud of you… right now George Floyd is looking up at us all laughing so hard he can't breathe."

'RHOBH' Star Dorit Kemsley Estranged Husband PK's Alleged Monthly Income Revealed in Divorce War

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'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star PK Kemsley’s alleged income was revealed as part of his divorce battle with his estranged wife, Dorit Kemsley ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained court docs, filed by PK where he claims he's bringing in a massive 5-figure monthly income.

PK, who works as a music manager, says he earned around $887,180 from April 2025 to March 2026 ... bringing in around $91,999 in net income each month.

'Selling Sunset' Jason Oppenheim I'm Sold on Christine, Heather Returning!!!

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Jason Oppenheim says he's more excited about the upcoming "Selling Sunset" season than ever before ... because a couple OGs are back in the fold.

We got the "Selling Sunset" boss in West Hollywood and our photog asked him about Christine Quinn and Heather Rae El Moussa returning for Season 10.

Christine left the franchise in 2022 after Season 5 ... and Jason says she was one of the reasons why the show blew up.