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Peter Weber is firing back after former "Bachelor" producer Julie LaPlaca claimed in her new memoir the two hooked up while his season was still airing ... telling TMZ he's deeply disappointed she chose to publicly reveal what he says were private moments.

Peter tells TMZ in a statement ... "I just find it ironic that Julie is coming out with a book all about finding your truth and searching for love, when the entire time I was trying to do just that on my season of 'The Bachelor,' with her as my main confidant and guide throughout the process, her actions said otherwise."

He continues ... "I am by no means a victim in all of this. I'm a grown man who is responsible for all of my actions, and I know that. That being said, going through an experience like I did involved a certain level of trust being given to people I really didn't know that much about at the time."

Christie McCarthy's life has come full circle in the wildest way imaginable ... she tells TMZ she was abandoned in a box as a newborn in China -- and now she's making a fortune showing off her own on OnlyFans!

The influencer -- aka Christie McFit -- tells us her story began during China's One-Child Policy, when she was left in a box outside a police station before eventually being adopted and raised by a single mom in suburban New Jersey.

Fast-forward a few decades ... Christie now boasts more than 2.5 million Instagram followers, says she's in the top 0.07% of all OnlyFans creators, and has traded her hard life as a baby for first-class flights, luxury vacations, and what she calls her dream life.

Taylor Swift cut New York taxpayers a fat check for her Madison Square Garden nuptials ... forking over $60,000 for a city permit on her wedding day, TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Taylor and her wedding organizers paid to close 7th Avenue at MSG in Midtown Manhattan last Friday, when she tied the knot with Travis Kelce.

Our sources say Taylor wanted her star-studded guests to roll into MSG without worrying about NYC's famous gridlock traffic while being chauffeured to the event in their limos.

Terrence Howard is ratcheting up his legal war with his former talent agents ... claiming they failed to let him know about a chance at getting his own signature fragrance and potentially becoming a Home Shopping Network star.

The actor makes the new claim in a declaration he filed as part of his legal battle with his former talent agency, CAA. Terrence previously sued CAA, claiming they messed up his salary negotiations for "Empire."

Terrence, who played Lucious Lyon on "Empire" for six seasons, claimed the agency did not adequately represent his best interests when negotiating his deal with FOX.

Big Tigger's estranged wife, Alicia Brown, is now facing a whole new set of legal problems ... TMZ has learned she's been arrested in Georgia on a warrant related to kidnapping.

Hart County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... deputies tracked down Brown's SUV Monday night after receiving a BOLO tied to outstanding kidnapping-related warrants out of Maryland. Authorities say Brown was arrested without incident during a felony traffic stop on Interstate 85, and two young children inside the vehicle were safely recovered.

We're told Tigger's kid that he shares with Brown was one of the children in the car.

Investigators say the Maryland warrants stem from the 2019 disappearance of a 10-year-old child. Brown faces a felony interference with child custody charge in Georgia, and officials say she'll be extradited to Maryland.

Diddy's getting his steps in behind bars ... TMZ has obtained video showing him out for one of his daily walks inside FCI Fort Dix.

The footage is quick, but it's a rare glimpse of the Bad Boy founder on prison grounds in New Jersey.

Take a look ... Diddy can be seen making his rounds inside the federal compound Monday afternoon, dressed in a light T-shirt, shorts, sneakers, and a hat.

We're told the video was shot around 2 PM -- right in the middle of Diddy's regular outdoor routine.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Diddy spends about two hours walking the compound every day, from roughly 1 PM to 3 PM, as long as the weather cooperates.

Spencer Pratt didn't win City Hall ... but he still ended up in the Oval Office.

The former Los Angeles mayoral candidate posted a photo with President Trump on Tuesday at the White House ... seated across from the Commander in Chief at the Resolute Desk.

Spencer's seated alongside three others ... including a young boy who appears to be one of the Pratt children.

Spencer posted the image to social media with a message signaling he's not done advocating for Los Angeles, writing ... "I will never stop fighting for my community."

FIFA has begun an investigation of an incident that took place at the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 matchup between Argentina and Cape Verde on Friday ... where famous streamer IShowSpeed was allegedly racially abused by a group of fans on his stream.

The 21-year-old streamer was in attendance on July 3 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami for Argentina's matchup against Cape Verde ... and, according to BBC, FIFA was made aware of an alleged racial abuse incident that was caught on the stream.

The international federation sent out a statement about the alleged incident, saying "The FIFA World Cup is a celebration of unity, diversity and respect."

Jenn Tran may need to hop in the Mediterranean Sea to cool off ... because she's looking smoking hot during her trip to Sicily!!!

The 'Bachelorette' star posted pics from Taormina -- a popular tourist spot on the island's eastern coast -- flaunting her impressive sexy and putting on a cheeky display in a thong-style bikini.

The views she posted from the resort are stunning too, BTW ... though it's quite difficult to take your eyes off Jenn's body.

Trash from outside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding is for sale online ... and people are buying it for $25 a pop.

The website New York City Garbage is hawking garbage collected outside Madison Square Garden during the July 3rd bash ... and supplies are running low.

Among the trash being sold are $25 pieces of fabric, soda can tops, and even an AirPod ... all junk found on the NYC streets around the time of the wedding -- as close to the Garden as the seller could get.

1:40 PM PT -- Big Tigger's estranged wife, Alicia Brown, is now facing a whole new set of legal problems ... TMZ has learned she's been arrested in Georgia on a warrant related to kidnapping.

Big Tigger's legal troubles just got even messier ... newly surfaced video appears to show the radio personality and his estranged wife, Alicia Brown, in another heated physical struggle ... and this time they're wrestling over his cell phone.

Watch the scene ... the pair grapple on the floor as the radio personality and former BET "Rap City" host repeatedly tries to pry the phone from Alicia's hands.

At one point, she yells, "Get off of me!" before accusing him of "f***ing manhandling" her as the struggle continues.

It's unclear exactly when the footage was recorded ... nor do we know how the confrontation began or ended. But it's the latest development in the couple's ongoing legal and personal turmoil.

It's a star-studded summer up in Idaho ... because Jacob Elordi, Kendall Jenner and Khloe Kardashian are back on the water ... and we've got the photos.

TMZ obtained snaps of the acclaimed actor and famous sisters boating around Monday ... living the lake life in Coeur d'Alene.

Kendall and Jacob have been boo'd up for a few months now, traveling the world together, and they really seem to be having a great time on this group getaway.

Guess "All Falls Down," even Noah Cyrus ... because she took a spill on the stage during one of her performances!

Check out the clip ... Noah was performing Monday at Saskatchewan Jazz Festival in Saskatoon, and in the middle of her groove, she tripped and took a tumble on stage.

The singer was okay, thank goodness ... and she didn't let the fall keep her down because she just kept going with her show right then and there ... singing on the ground and even saying "please put that on TikTok!"

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made sure no guest went hungry at their wedding ... because they ended their special night by ordering up to $4,000 worth of pizza!!!

TMZ has confirmed the lovebirds ordered about 100 pizzas from the beloved NYC eatery, Mama's TOO! ... which our sources estimate could have rung up a bill somewhere between $3,000 and $4,000.

Taylor and Travis ordered a range of pies from the eatery, and according to Us Weekly, that included the house pie (mozzarella, plum tomato sauce, Parmigiano, basil and extra virgin olive oil), the Angry Nonna (Hot Soppressata, aged mozzarella, Calabrian chili oil and hot honey), plain pepperoni, and more.

Ryan Lochte and Kayla Lochte have officially closed the book on their marriage ... because the former couple finalized their divorce this month, and we've learned exactly how they've divided up parenting, property and finances.

Sources familiar with the divorce settlement tell TMZ ... Ryan and Kayla finalized their divorce on July 1 and, according to the agreement, Ryan will shell out $1,000 per month in child support for their three children.

We're told Kayla has primary custody, with the kids set to live with her for the vast majority of the year in Florida, where Kayla will keep the marital home in Gainesville.

Ryan, meanwhile, has already relocated to Missouri with his fiancée Molly Gillihan. He's got a coaching gig at Missouri State University.

Kristin Cavallari says her custody agreement with her ex-husband Jay Cutler has changed ... and she's got the lion's share.

Kristin alluded to a change in child custody during an appearance on the "Aspire with Emma Grede" podcast ... revealing she has primary custody of her three kids with ex-husband Jay Cutler despite the original 50/50 arrangement.

While Kristin didn't dive into the reason for the change, it doesn't come as a huge surprise.

Since Kristin and Jay announced their split in 2020 and finalized their divorce in June 2022, the former NFL quarterback has had several run-ins with the law, including DUI arrests and jail time.