Disney star Erik von Detten is being accused of being a roadblock in a court investigation into his employer … following claims he committed elder abuse as part of his job, TMZ has learned.
In court docs, obtained by TMZ, the creditors going after Erik's employer, Rosland Capital, claim the former child star has not voluntarily turned over documents to help them figure out answers.
Rosland Capital is a company that advertised on Fox News and other cable shows … offering to help people invest in gold and precious metals. One couple, Sheila Greenberg and Norman Greenberg, sued Erik for allegedly selling them gold coins for $2 million … but they later learned the coins were only worth $1.3 million.
Dylan Sprouse just dropped one hell of a family secret ... revealing he and his twin brother Cole Sprouse are actually "children of incest."
The former Disney star made the jaw-dropping admission on Tuesday's episode of the "Wildmen" podcast ... explaining he recently discovered his parents' families had married into each other's families generations before his mom and dad got together.
According to Dylan, the two families first intermarried in California in the late 1800s, went their separate ways ... then unknowingly came back together when his parents married.
Erik von Detten is being sued for alleged fraud and elder abuse in a shocking lawsuit filed against the former child star, TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, an elderly couple, 85-year-old Sheila Greenberg and 97-year-old Norman Greenberg, filed a lawsuit against von Detten and the company he works for, Rosland Capital.
Rosland is a company that buys and sells precious metals. The Greenbergs claim the company appeals to senior citizens and attempts to exploit their fears and vulnerability about financial issues by appealing to the stability of gold and other precious metals.
A child pop star who was a trainee of the Japanese girls’ idol group DIANNA Project has died. She was only 8 years old.
Hirata Runa "passed away peacefully" on Sept. 25 ... according to her X account.
The DIANNA Project shared in a statement that the up-and-comer died "due to myocarditis resulting from influenza."
The group -- which asked for privacy on behalf of the family -- added ... "We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the fans who supported Runa Hirata and to everyone involved who provided their support."
Julie Gonzalo was in her early 20s when she played Shelby Cummings -- the hot popular mean girl -- in the rom-com classic "A Cinderella Story" back in 2004.
"Liar Liar" actor Justin Cooper is opening up how his mom looked out for him as a child star ... even protecting the "Little Rascals" actor from letters sent from prisoners.
In a recent interview on "The Not So Little Rascals," Justin admitted ... "My mom did a really good job of kind of shielding me from stuff."
Justin said that his mother later spilled the beans when he was old enough about the prison mail he had gotten.
Jonathan Taylor Thomas allegedly kicked a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy in the stomach which led to his arrest ... TMZ has learned.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said the "Home Improvement" star, who was arrested on suspicion of obstruction and public intoxication, was the passenger in a car pulled over early Monday morning in Malibu.
Law enforcement says the car Jonathan was in was blocking traffic because it was stopped at the intersection.
Jonathan Taylor Thomas was arrested for obstructing or resisting an officer ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the former child star was the passenger in a vehicle that got pulled over on Monday in Westlake Village, California.
The actor exited the vehicle, and after deputies told him to remain inside, he refused and was uncooperative, according to our law enforcement sources. We're told he was drunk in public and resisted.
Bobb'e J. Thompson's headed to prison for a couple years ... but he won't be abandoned by his longtime friends on the outside ... 'cause Kyle Masseysays he's got the dude's back.
We caught up with Kyle -- who starred with Bobb'e J. on the beloved Disney Channel show "That's So Raven" -- at LAX on Monday ... and our photog asked about Bobby recently being sentenced to 30 months in federal prison.
Kyle immediately sends love to Bobb'e ... adding "Free Bobb'e J" and calling him his brother. He says he and others support Bobb'e, and they're always going to have his back.
When this bubbly boy turned 10, he was acting alongside Sofia Vergara on "Modern Family."
From 2014-2018, he played Nicky Harper on the Nickelodeon sitcom "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn." Some might argue his breakthrough role was playing "Number Five" on the Netflix superhero series "The Umbrella Academy."
Carla Jeffery's family is asking for help to lay the Disney star to rest after her tragic death.
The family launched a GoFundMe on Wednesday to cover Carla's funeral expenses and burial costs.
They wrote ... "This is an incredibly painful and difficult time for our family, and we are doing our best to come together, grieve, and make sure Carla has the support needed to handle the funeral and burial arrangements."
Before this adorable kid was co-stars with Sabrina Carpenter and Ben Savage, she was just growing up in Hollywood with a dream of becoming a superstar!
She starred in "Spy Kids: All the Time in the World" and gained even more fame from her days as Riley Matthews.
Raquel Lee reportedly made a secret settlement with actor Mark Curry long before suing Disney for failing to protect her from allegedly getting raped as a teenager.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Raquel reached a "confidential settlement agreement" in 2015 with Curry, who played her dad on "The Poof Point."
Prominent attorney Gloria Allred -- who represented more than 30 of Bill Cosby's accusers -- represented Raquel in the settlement.
No word at the moment on what the private resolution was for.
The “Little House on the Prairie” alum shared an emotional essay Saturday, saying the losses hit close to home because she sees herself in the women -- all former child performers navigating the harsh realities of growing up in the spotlight.
Hayden passed away on August 16 at the age of 36, while Chase -- best known for “The Ring” and “Lilo & Stitch” died in June at 35, and the 'Buffy' and “Gossip Girl” star Trachtenberg died at 39 in 2025.
