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Whitney Houston's estate is pissed about Oprah Winfrey claiming the late singer showed up to her talk show high on drugs, and they say what happened that day is actually Oprah's fault ... TMZ has learned.

Whitney's estate, run by Pat Houston, tells TMZ in a statement ... Pat "emphatically responds to a statement made by Oprah Winfrey at Cannes Lions."

Pat added ... "Whitney absolutely fell off the stage, but it was during a sound check, and it was due to the darkness of the area and her unfamiliarity with the stage. She was absolutely not high."

She acknowledges Whitney's addiction struggles, saying ... "Like many people, she faced personal battles, but it is inaccurate and unfair to attach that struggle to every performance or every chapter of her life. What the studio audience witnessed on stage was the result of discipline, talent, and commitment --- not the assumptions others project."

Taylor Swift has touched down on stage at Tight End University ... performing at the NFL event cofounded by none other than her soon-to-be hubby, Travis Kelce!

Nashville was graced Tuesday night with yet another Taylor spectacle, where she performed her hit track "Love Story" to close out the show for the Tight Ends & Friends Concert -- a part of Tight End University.

There were other performances from Lainey Wilson, Dan + Shay, and Chase Rice.

Takeoff's parents are fighting over how and where to divvy up settlement money from a wrongful death suit over the late Migos member's murder … with his mom arguing his dad was "barely present" in their son's life ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained legal docs revealing the bitter back-and-forth between Takeoff's mom, Titania Davenport, and his dad, Kenneth Ball. The war involves settlement money from a wrongful death lawsuit brought by Takeoff's mom in Texas.

In the docs, Titania said she had a "close, loving and nurturing relationship" with her son for his entire lifetime. She said she cared for and raised him from birth as a single parent. She said she provided him with nearly sole financial support until he became an adult.

Bonnie Rotten's legal troubles with Jesse James aren't staying in the garage ... prosecutors have officially moved forward with criminal charges in her domestic violence case.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Bonnie -- whose real name is Alaina Antoinnette James -- has been formally charged in Texas with assault causing bodily injury-family violence ... a misdemeanor offense that carries a maximum punishment of up to one year in jail, if she's convicted.

The charge stems from a March incident involving her husband ... the famed motorcycle builder and reality TV star. Prosecutors allege Bonnie caused bodily injury to Jesse by punching him, scratching his face and eye area, and/or biting his thumb, hand or finger.

Jack White’s wife, Olivia Jean, slapped him with divorce papers claiming he is guilty of inappropriate marital conduct ... TMZ has learned. 

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Olivia filed her petition for divorce on June 3. 

The estranged couple wed in December 2022 and said the split date was the date of her filing. 

Before cops slapped Drake Von in handcuffs following his DUI crash, the adult film star insisted he hadn't been drinking or using any substances behind the wheel ... and the exchange was all captured on police body camera footage obtained by TMZ.

The video shows Las Vegas Metro officers questioning Drake in an emergency room waiting area after Saturday's crash.

During the conversation, Drake tells officers he had not consumed alcohol or any substances before driving. He says he recently purchased the Tesla and explains the last time he drank was about a week earlier at a party, where he had wine.

Blueface's daughter Journey keeps going viral for what comes out of her mouth ... but her grandma says that's exactly what makes her a star.

Karlissa Saffold stopped by "The TMZ Podcast" this week and gave us an update on the youngster many fans know as "Pinkface" ... and who is famous for swearing on camera.

Karlissa admits the family has probably gotten a little too comfortable cussing around the kid. She explains that Journey's mother, Jaidyn Alexis, has bad road rage and often curses when Journey is in the back seat of the car -- and like most kids ... they repeat what they hear.

Soap star Marcy Walker -- best known as Liza Colby on "All My Children" is in need of "serious medical care" ... this according to her former costar.

Word of Marcy's health issues first got out back in May, when her "Santa Barbara" costar, A Martinez, addressed why they were charging for their June 7 live stream.

Martinez said in an Instagram video ... "Marcy has been ill and is working hard to get well."

He explained Marcy "has come face-to-face with the financial challenges that so often plague those of us unlucky enough to need serious medical care in our country."

Big Tigger landed in legal trouble after authorities arrested him on battery and cruelty to children charges ... and now we're learning it's all stemming from an alleged altercation with his wife.

According to documents, the incident traces back to a dispute in May between Tigger and his wife, Alicia Brown, at their Sandy Springs home.

Brown told investigators the argument erupted over text messages Tigger allegedly exchanged with a female co-worker over several weeks ... according to local outlet WSB-TV.

We broke the story ... the radio host was taken into custody Saturday and later released after posting a $10,000 bond.

Nicki Minaj and the former fan who sued the rapper for labeling him a "stalker" have reached a compromise in his $10 million lawsuit against her ... TMZ has learned.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Tameer Peak has agreed to drop his defamation and emotional distress lawsuit ... where he claimed Nicki falsely smeared him online.

Nicki allegedly described Tameer as "one sandwich short of a picnic."

'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' newbie Natalie Fuller and her estranged husband, television producer Simon Fuller, are unloading their real estate in France amid their ongoing divorce ... TMZ has learned.

In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, show Natalie and Simon, who reportedly have an estimated net worth of around $600 million, have agreed to list two homes they own near the French Riviera.

The former couple agreed the money from the sales will be put into an escrow account and cannot be disbursed unless and until they both agree to it or the court orders otherwise.

Karen Derrico of TLC's popular "Doubling Down With the Derricos" was recently arrested in Las Vegas for allegedly making threats and violating a restraining order.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ ... the reality show's matriarch was popped last Wednesday for felony making threats or conveying false info concerning an act of terrorism, misdemeanor violation of a restraining order, and misdemeanor harassment.

Karen was released from jail on Sunday ... and she was arraigned on Tuesday -- it's unclear whether a plea was entered.

An FBI source contacted TMZ Tuesday morning about the Nancy Guthrie ransom demands, as well as the person claiming to know where her body is buried.

The source contacted us after nearly a month of getting ghosted by the agency. As we have reported, the FBI was in frequent touch with TMZ regarding the first ransom note as well as the emails we received from someone claiming to know the identities of the kidnappers and the location of Nancy's body.

We now have clarity over the sequence of events in the first critical week. Our source -- who is directly involved in the kidnapping investigation -- tells us the reason Savannah Guthrie obliquely pleaded with the kidnappers a week after the kidnapping to return her mother's body -- offering to pay money -- is that the kidnappers appeared to have freaked out that Nancy died shortly after she was kidnapped and seemed to retreat from demanding money. Our source says Savanah offered money to incentivize the kidnappers to lead the family to Nancy.

Big Tigger was arrested for battery and 3rd degree cruelty to children on Saturday ... TMZ has learned.

According to police records, the longtime radio personality and former host of BET's iconic "Rap City" was booked into the Fulton County Jail Saturday morning, but bonded out later in the day.

Officials with the jail tell us Big Tigger -- legal name Darian Morgan -- was released after posting surety bonds totaling $10,000 ... including a $9,000 bond tied to the aggravated battery charge and a $1,000 bond related to the cruelty-to-children charge.

Sophie Rain might be blowing the dust off that V-card ... 'cause she and notorious playboy Clavicular are going on a date after hanging out as friends.

Sources close to Sophie tell TMZ ... the two major influencers just happened to be in Paris at the same time this week ... and had so much fun chilling on their livestreams they agreed to go on a legit date when they're back in the US.

Haters will say they're just clout-chasing -- which they've both turned into a master craft -- but we're told they legit dig one another.

It's an interesting development on a lot of levels ... and we're not even talking about Sophie's virginity or Clav's playboy lifestyle. They actually had a recent beef because Clav was hating on OnlyFans models, including Sophie.

Britney Spears' eldest son, Sean Preston Federline, has taken off for Europe ahead of a major fashion moment with his younger brother ... TMZ has learned.

The pop star's son was spotted departing Los Angeles last week after purchasing a one-way ticket, keeping a low profile as he made his way out of town in advance of his upcoming gig at Paris Fashion Week.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Sean has been vacationing with friends in Zurich, Switzerland, before he reunites with his brother, Jayden Federline, in Paris.