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Rumer Willis' ex Derek Richard Thomas is firing back in their custody war ... accusing her of trying to interfere with his time with their daughter.

In new court docs, obtained by TMZ, Derek says Rumer's claims about his alleged drug use, endangering their 3-year-old daughter, Louetta, and refusing to cooperate are "materially false and misleading."

Derek claims it's actually Rumer who has been making things difficult ... saying she repeatedly frustrates his visitation time and fails to follow custody orders.

Ben Affleck and Aflac might have something brewing ... at least that's the theory behind a string of mysterious ads popping up across Los Angeles that make it look like there's a collab.

The bright blue Aflac postings feature "BEN AFFLECK" in black spray paint-style lettering across the company's logo ... and the same graffiti-style design has appeared at several locations, making it seem more like a marketing stunt than random vandalism.

Fans have spotted the ads near Jefferson and Centinela, Robertson and 3rd, La Cienega and Jefferson, Sunset and Argyle, and Melrose and Mansfield ... busy intersections that attract a lot of eyeballs.

Jax Taylor is speaking out after Brittany Cartwright obtained a temporary restraining order against him ... admitting he made mistakes during the darkest period of his addiction, while strongly disputing her abuse allegations.

Jax says he is "truly ashamed" of how he behaved in 2024 and takes "full responsibility" for it ... but says that version of him is not the man he is today.

The reality TV star says he got help and went to treatment, and is now 21 months sober. He says he remains committed to therapy, his mental health, and changing his life.

Jax says he was shocked to see claims involving alleged incidents from more than two years ago brought up now ... particularly because, he says, no police reports were filed or criminal charges brought against him in connection with them.

Did you have the release of Bane's debut rap album on your 2026 bingo card? Well, buckle up ... because Tom Hardy's dropping bars.

The actor just dropped an album with Czarface -- a group formed by Wu-Tang Clan member Inspectah Deck and 7L & Esoteric -- under the pseudonym Frankie Pulitzer.

If you can believe it ... the songs are actually pretty good, and one is even a collab with rap legends Busta Rhymes and Method Man.

TBH, the stage name works for TH, because his pen is lethal -- even venomous, some would say. But don't just take our word for it ... check out the songs for yourself.

Taylor Frankie Paul's future on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" remains intact ... 'cause Hulu is still firmly behind her, despite tons of legal drama ... TMZ has learned.

A Hulu source tells TMZ ... the streamer remains fully supportive of Taylor and expects her to continue participating in the hit reality series ... a clear vote of confidence as she continues her journey both personally and professionally.

A source close to Taylor echoes that sentiment, telling us Hulu has worked with the MomTok star for four years and knows "her heart and what she stands for."

Jen Shah is officially done serving her federal prison sentence … and the former "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star says she's ready to start a new chapter.

Jen told The Hollywood Reporter that Friday marks the official end of her sentence for her role in a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme.

She says ... "I made decisions that had serious consequences, and I accept those consequences."

Jen also says she's spent years reflecting on the people she trusted, the red flags she ignored and the moments when she should have listened to her instincts.

George Santos is coming for Kim Kardashian over North West's latest magazine cover ... blasting the reality star for acting more like her daughter's "pimp" than her mom.

The former Congressman unloaded on Kim on social media after North's Dazed Digital cover made the rounds ... blasting the 13-year-old's look and the way she's being raised.

Santos wrote, "Be a mother instead of a pimp!" ... while arguing North should be in prep school and finishing school, getting what he called a "well rounded education."

Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor look like they are having some very heated arguments as their bitter divorce drags on ... at least according to a series of texts and emails she submitted in court.

TMZ obtained the alleged texts Brittany filed as court exhibits in her restraining order petition ... Brittany says the messages were sent after Jax showed up at her home to pick up their son Cruz and caused a scene.

The following day, Brittany says she sent a message, dated July 15, 2026, reading, "You have been warned I will call police for trespassing and again my son is signed up for camp and going to we rock the spectrum. YOU ARE NOT MY BOSS. Grow up and leave me alone you are sick and will never change."

This prompted Jax to reply, "Are you threatening me that sounds like a threat."

Andrew Tate's girlfriend testified Thursday in his federal sex trafficking case in Miami, but she was not pregnant with his child, contrary to reports -- and she has suffered past miscarriages as the couple tries to expand their family, according to his lawyer.

Tate's attorney, Joseph McBride, tells TMZ ... the media got it all wrong when they reported that Tate's girlfriend of 6 years, Natasha Sesay, was pregnant with their second child while testifying Thursday at Andrew's federal bail hearing in an effort to get him released on bond.

McBride says the two are expecting their second child via surrogacy because they've been trying to have kids together for some time ... going with a surrogate after Natasha suffered "brutal miscarriages."

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Erika Eleniak fans are clearly bay-watching the star as she starts her OnlyFans journey -- because we've learned she's pulling down $10K a week!

Sources close to the "Baywatch" star tell TMZ ... she started by showing fans her feet -- but has been getting riskier with her content on her profile.

We're told she's got more than 1,100 subscribers now ... and she's well on her way to making $40K this month -- an average of 10 Gs a week!

Sunny Hostin's legal skills helped put her son on the right track to dismiss his trespassing case in New York ... he completed a diversion program, and now his case is being resolved.

TMZ has learned the citation against Gabriel Hostin is being dismissed after he completed the Fresh Start program.

Fresh Start is a pre-arraignment diversion program providing eligible first-time, low-level offenders the opportunity to avoid criminal prosecution by completing specific requirements ... namely, a three-hour educational course, which Gabriel successfully completed.

As we reported ... Gabriel was cited June 16 over an incident with police that did not involve an arrest -- after cops accused him of trespassing on the right-of-way of the active railroad tracks.

Rosie O'Donnell's daughter is repairing her rocky relationship with her mom ... from behind bars!

The comedian shared some texts Chelsea sent her from prison Thursday, and it looks like their strained relationship is finally on the mend.

You can see in the screenshot ... Rosie and Chelsea catch up in a sweet exchange about nails and books.

Teddi Mellencamp is about to snatch your wig as she snatches her own ... because she is sharing a major moment in her cancer treatment.

"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum whipped off her wig on her Instagram stories Wednesday ... to reveal her real hair growing back.

You can see in the video ... she's all smiles as she runs her hands through her light locks.

Chanel McFarlane -- who finalized her divorce from DJ Mustard last year -- didn't drop the beat like her ex ... she helped drop the hammer on a few alleged burglars who crossed her path!

We've obtained videos taken on security cameras around the property last week ... which appear to show three men decked out in hoodies and masks breaking into her Chatsworth home and then ransacking it.

You can see the guys run around the house ... though it's unclear if they're looking for anything in particular or if they're just searching the place for anything that might be valuable.

Daisy De La Hoya has a job waiting for her in Las Vegas ... after the former reality star revealed she's homeless and having trouble finding work.

Smoking Pig BBQ tells TMZ ... it's offering Daisy a job at its North Las Vegas location with a choice between working as a bartender or waitress.

The offer comes after the "Rock of Love" alum opened up about her difficult circumstances, saying she's temporarily staying with a friend while attending school and applying for jobs.