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Former Menudo member Draco Rosa is being dragged into another court battle with his ex-wife, Angela Alvarado ... she says he's been siphoning money from a retirement account that belonged to the both of them and now owes her more than $200,000.

In court documents, obtained by TMZ, Angela claims a shared account worth $508,439 when they divorced has now dwindled to $34,510 due to several withdrawals Draco allegedly made between 2019 and 2024.

As a result, Angela is requesting the judge award her 100% of the remaining money in the account ... and order Draco to pay the balance of $219,710 she says she's still owed. She also wants the judge to hit Draco with sanctions in the amount of $8,719 for making her spend money on lawyers to go to court over the situation.

Phaedra Parks has some legal advice for 'Real Housewives of Potomac' star Dr. Wendy Osefo's fraud case ... telling TMZ a plea deal might be her best bet.

We caught up with the Phaedra -- a 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' alum -- in NYC on Monday, and she said Wendy needs to think of her kids first and foremost.

ICYMI ... Wendy was arrested on suspicion of fraud in October alongside her husband, Eddie. They're facing a combined 16 charges -- including 7 felonies -- and are expected to be tried separately.

Zendaya's dark rom-com "The Drama" isn't in theaters until next week ... and its shocking twist is already being denounced by someone closely connected to a related tragedy.

Here's the deal ... the A24 flick starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson is being marketed as a fun wedding flick ... but a dark plot twist is shocking the hell out of early unsuspecting viewers ... and the news has spread.

Warning: Major spoilers ahead!

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star Nicholas Brendon is dead ... but a lawsuit he filed before his death could remain very much alive.

Nicholas was involved in a legal war with a contractor in Ohio when he died Friday ... and according to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, his lawyers in the case want to keep it moving through the courts.

Before Nicholas' death, he sued contractor Stephen Britton for more than $120,000 ... alleging the guy left a bunch of unfinished work on his Ohio home.

Taylor Frankie Paul’s 2023 arrest didn’t just rattle her, it shook up her whole family ... and newly obtained police body cam video of that night shows the emotional moment officers looped her parents in at the scene.

In the video obtained by TMZ, cops are seen speaking with Taylor’s mom and dad -- who've been featured on Taylor's show "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" -- when they arrive separately at her Utah home ... after police responded to a neighbor's call reporting Taylor and her boyfriend Dakota Mortensen were in a heated exchange.

Officers begin explaining the situation ... making it clear things had escalated enough to potentially warrant an arrest. Taylor’s parents are stunned, trying to process what they’re being told as police lay out the details ... her mother Liann says "she's usually not like that."

Wes Scantlin -- the lead singer of rock band Puddle of Mudd -- just got some great news in court ... he won't be spending time in the slammer in his domestic battery and drug possession case.

Court docs obtained by TMZ show that in lieu of jail time, Wes was put into a one-year diversion program and has to enroll in and complete a drug rehab program.

Remember ... police arrested Wes last year after cops say he got physical with his girlfriend. According to the cops, they also found drugs on his person during a search.

But now, the judge accepted the plea agreement to put him in the diversion program for the drug possession charge, and dismissed the remaining counts.

Kevin DiCicco -- the creator of "Air Bud," who had fallen on hard times in recent years -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

Kevin's brother Mark tells TMZ ... Kevin passed away Saturday after spending some time in hospice.

We're told Kevin smoked a lot, and he developed advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He died in San Diego, California.

Taylor Frankie Paul’s heated run-in with police before her 2023 arrest is coming into clearer focus ... and body cam video shows her clashing with officers on scene.

In the police footage obtained by TMZ, Taylor appears visibly intoxicated as cops respond to the incident at her Utah home ... slurring her words, struggling to keep her balance, and repeatedly snapping back at officers as they try to control the situation.

At several points, she’s seen peppering an officer with questions -- such as asking if she's allowed to drink water, asking about their personal lives, and plainly saying, "What is your job, exactly?"

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' newbie Pinky Cole rushed to bankruptcy court after she claims a creditor seized one of her investment homes and changed the locks ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Pinky said she owns a fancy property in Georgia -- a 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2,814-square-foot home in the city of Loganville, about an hour east of Atlanta.

As TMZ previously reported, Pinky -- who is the founder of Slutty Vegan and several other businesses -- filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year.

Shia LaBeouf had a grand time exploring Vatican City in Rome with his father ... despite some outbursts in Italy during his trip for his dad's baptism.

See it for yourself -- you can see the actor exuberantly taking in the HQ of the Roman Catholic Church with his dad, Jeffrey, who is in a motorized wheelchair. Shia is as happy as can be observing the ornate artwork throughout ... even lying on his back at one point to get the perfect shot of a ceiling. There's more -- it's all in the clip.

As we've reported, Shia traveled to Italy for Jeffrey's baptism after a New Orleans judge granted him permission to travel following his battery arrest during Mardi Gras in February. The approval came after another judge originally denied his request to travel abroad between March 1 and March 8.

Whitney Leavitt's life has changed a lot over the last year ... and it looks like her real estate portfolio is changing, too -- because she's trying to sell a house she bought in April 2025.

The reality TV personality turned breakout Broadway star listed her 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home in Southwest Utah for $899,900 on Tuesday. She and her husband, Connor Leavitt, closed on the home in April 2025, for about $915K ... so, it seems they're willing to take a loss on the pad.

The house boasts a brand new kitchen -- including a butler's pantry -- with new flooring and modern finishes throughout the home.

Newly released police body cam footage obtained by TMZ from Taylor Frankie Paul’s 2023 arrest reveals even more chaos from that night -- including Dakota Mortensen pleading with cops to take him to jail instead.

The video begins as officers arrive at Taylor’s Utah home, where she and Dakota are already heard screaming at each other before police reach the front door ... seemingly picking up where the cellphone footage we obtained of the incident left off.

Once inside, cops quickly separate the two as Taylor appears visibly intoxicated ... stumbling through the house. At one point, she tries to pour herself water but she basically collapses over the sink and sobs uncontrollably while Dakota speaks with an officer nearby.

1:37 PM PT -- Alix Earle has officially announced her new skincare line.

Alix Earle has been laying out puzzle pieces -- literally -- as to what her new brand is going to be after launching a mysterious account called "wtfisalixdoing" on social media ... and what she's doing is releasing a skincare line called Reale Actives, TMZ has learned.

According to trademark filings obtained by TMZ, the TikTok star is locking in the name for a beauty brand centered on skincare -- personalized by scrambling her last name -- signaling a major move into the cosmetics space.

The trademark points to a range of skincare products, suggesting this isn’t just a one-off drop, but a full-on brand play ... including "non-medicated and medicated skin care preparations."

Brittany Furlan is finally getting the court-ordered protection she's been desperately seeking from Ronnie Radke ... a judge has granted her a restraining order that will stay in place for the next two years.

According to court docs -- obtained by TMZ -- a judge granted Brittany's request for a civil harassment restraining order ... following a March 17 hearing where both Brittany and Ronnie were present.

The judge ultimately ruled in Brittany’s favor … issuing a restraining order set to expire on March 20, 2028.

"Teen Mom" star Jenelle Evans is allegedly shutting her mom, Barbara, out of her son Jace’s life while he’s receiving treatment in a mental health facility ... with Barbara telling us she’s been blocked from visiting or even speaking with him directly.

Barbara Evans tells TMZ ... she calls the facility every morning and night, asking staff to pass along messages to Jace -- telling him she loves him and urging him to “hang on.”

Barbara believes Jace is struggling without being able to communicate with her ... which is why she continues checking in daily and asking staff to reassure him she’s okay.

Francis Ngannou isn’t just back in the cage, he’s in business with Jake Paul … and while there’s respect there, don’t get it twisted -- “The Predator” still wants to smack around the YouTuber-turned-boxing star!

The former UFC heavyweight champ is set to return to MMA on Most Valuable Promotions’ massive debut card May 16 -- a lineup stacked with names like Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano and Nate Diaz -- and Ngannou tells TMZ Sports it might be the best card of the year.

In fact, Francis didn’t hesitate when we brought up comparisons to the UFC’s Freedom 250 card at the White House.

“No argument,” Ngannou said. “As we’re speaking right now, this is the best card.”

But things heated up when we asked about Jake.