'Mormon Wives' producers are firing back at "Vanderpump Villa" star Marciano Brunette’s claim that paperwork doesn't bar him from suing them ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Jeff Jenkins Productions -- the company behind the Hulu reality show -- said Marciano's lawsuit should be thrown out.
As TMZ previously reported, Marciano sued 'Mormon Wives' cast member Demi Engemann and Jeff Jenkins for defamation. Marciano claimed he consensually hooked up with Demi ... only for her to make it appear he sexually assaulted her afterward.
Marciano decided to shoot for 'Mormon Wives' after being asked by his friend/cast member Chase McWhorter, months after he filed his suit. He said he was asked to sign a release after the shoot, which he says he believed was for payment ... but turned out to be an agreement that prohibited him from suing the producers.
"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" is set to pick cameras back up following an unexpected pause involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, TMZ has learned.
Production sources tell TMZ ... the Hulu series is going back into production soon, after being put on pause mid March of this year -- following a heated blow up between TFP and Mortensen during filming of season 5.
Our sources were not clear on whether TFP or Mortensen will be a part of filming with the rest of the cast when cameras go back up.
We broke the story ... cameras had gone down suddenly due to a recent alleged domestic violence incident. We then learned Mortensen went to cops in West Jordan, Utah with a third allegation of domestic violence against Taylor -- the alleged incident is said to have taken place in early to mid-2024.
Joe Exotic is back in lockdown and this time it's over social media posts ... TMZ has learned.
The "Tiger King" star's attorney, Peter Ticktin, tells TMZ ... Joe has been placed in the Special Housing Unit at his federal prison in Texas since last week. According to Ticktin, Joe was disciplined after social media posts were shared online on his behalf ... though it's unclear if one specific message triggered the move or if it was a buildup.
As Ticktin puts it ... "The prison decided not to like his posts."
Joe is currently being held in isolation, and while his legal team hopes he'll be released within 15 days, there are no guarantees, and inmates aren't always told when they're getting out. Ticktin says he hasn't been able to speak with Joe since he was moved to SHU.
MarlonWayans is loving the fact TerryCrews ripped his shirt off and sent Coachella into a full-blown “White Chicks” frenzy ... but he’s also got one hilarious request: maybe chill on the chest flashes.
Check out the clip ... we caught up with Wayans on Tuesday at LAX, where he couldn’t help but crack up over his “White Chicks” costar recreating his iconic “A Thousand Miles” moment during Sabrina Carpenter’s headlining set at Coachella.
“That boy love his chest,” Wayans told us. “Stop showing your titties to everybody, Terry!”
The social media star alleging Stefon Diggs sexually assaulted him, who Diggs then sued for defamation, wants the judge in their legal beef to force the NFL star to turn over financial information ... claiming Diggs has been stonewalling him.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Christopher Blake Griffith and his legal team filed a motion asking the court to compel Stefon to produce evidence that Christopher's sexual assault allegations have hurt him financially and otherwise.
Christopher claims Stefon is resisting the discovery process ... and his lawyer says the NFL player "does not get to sue and hide."
Celeste Rivas' family was devastated and exhausted after D4vd's first court appearance in his murder case ... which is why they scrapped plans to address the media for the first time since he was charged with killing her.
The family was supposed to hold court Monday outside the Hall of Justice in Downtown Los Angeles and give a statement through their lawyer ... but it never happened ... and now we know why.
Patrick Steinfeld, who is representing the family, tells TMZ ... "The Rivas Hernandez family are very private individuals who were overwhelmed by the day’s events. They were concerned for their safety when they heard about the bomb threat. They were intimidated by the onslaught of reporters and the aggressiveness of some camera people."
Sandra Lee -- AKA Dr. Pimple Popper -- says she's "getting better and better every day" after suffering a stroke last November.
TMZ caught up with the viral dermatologist -- and founder of SLMD Skincare -- in L.A. on Monday to see how she's doing now ... and she tells us she's focusing on taking better care of herself.
She assures us she's bouncing back and has returned to work, but is still having some small setbacks, saying ... "It's a little bit harder if I'm overworked or overstressed."
The doc says sometimes her voice falters or the grip in her left hand isn't as strong ... but she's still got a sense of humor about it.
The Congressman from Florida was reacting to Carlson's mea culpa, saying he felt partly responsible for Trump's 2024 victory. Carlson, who strongly opposes the Iran war, says he misled millions of fans.
Fine says Carlson has lost credibility in the Republican Party and his influence has waned, but Jacob fired back ... Carlson is still super popular on social, so it's a blow to the GOP.
Fine then cuts things short, giving Jacob a "Hebrew Hammer" as a fabulous parting gift.
"Vanderpump Villa" star Hannah Fouch is sparking some serious buzz in the desert ... because she was seen getting cozy with a mystery man at Coachella.
Eyewitnesses tell us Hannah wasn’t rolling solo at the festival ... instead, she spent a good chunk of her time with an unidentified guy -- who stayed close by her side as they moved through the crowd.
Sources close to the situation tell us that the two are currently seeing each other. We’re told he's not a public figure, which is why they’re trying to keep things low-key for now.
At one point, the couple is seen going in for a smooch as they frolic through the festival grounds ... clearly enjoying their intimate moment among the masses.
Mark Geragosis sticking to his guns ... telling us Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is full of it when he says the D.A.'s office and the LAPD worked in lockstep to arrest and charge D4vdwith Celeste Rivas' murder.
The famed defense attorney joined us on "TMZ Live" Tuesday and called BS on some of Hochman's claims from Monday's news conference, where Hochman refuted what Geragos told us -- that LAPD went rogue in arresting D4vd -- on the "2 Angry Men" podcast.
Geragos says Hochman is just trying to put on a united front when, in reality, cops were fed up with a lack of action from prosecutors and moved to arrest D4vd to force their hand.
Kim Kardashian once famously sobbed over losing a diamond earring in the ocean on "KUWTK" -- but this time, it looks like she’s dropped something way more valuable into the water ... Lewis Hamilton.
Check out these pics -- Kim was right there with the F1 champ in the Malibu waters Monday ... locking lips, getting cozy, and judging by that grin, looking fully smitten!
Patrick Muldoon's sudden death this week rocked fans and Hollywood ... but TMZ has learned one of his last completed projects might help some heal.
As we reported ... the film and TV star best known for his roles in "Days of Our Lives," "Melrose Place," and "Starship Troopers" died after suffering a heart attack on Sunday.
Kevin Interdonato, the writer-director of “Dirty Hands,” tells TMZ … the premiere for the crime thriller in which Patrick is the star, is tonight in New Jersey … and what was going to be a celebration of the film is now a celebration of Patrick.
Rep. James Comer is telling people not to worry about aliens snatching up American scientists, because he says hostile foreign nations are more likely to blame. Great!
The reality is nearly a dozen scientists with knowledge of America's nuclear and/or space programs have either died or gone missing since 2022 ... and House Oversight Committee Chairman joined us Tuesday on "TMZ Live" to talk about government investigations into the mystery.
Comer makes it clear he doesn't think aliens are beaming up scientists to learn about humanity's weaknesses -- as some are theorizing online -- though he knows some of his colleagues think otherwise.
Instead, the Congressman from Kentucky says it's more likely the usual suspects are involved ... Russian, Iranian or Chinese agents who want info on the USA's nuclear capabilities.
ICYMI ... the mystery surrounding 11 scientists is now on the radar of the FBI, and even President Trump was briefed on it last week.
President Donald Trump's claim he would've speedrun to victory in the Vietnam War doesn't add up ... according to a congressman and veteran, who says the Iran War proves it.
Our TMZ DC Crew talked to Representative Chris Deluzio on Tuesday after he'd spoken at a press conference on Veterans Affairs issues ... which included concerns the Trump Administration is trying to privatize the V.A.
Given Deluzio's work with veterans and his own service record -- he went to the Naval Academy and served in the Navy from 2006 to 2012 -- we had to ask him about Trump's assertion he "would have won Vietnam very quickly."
Donald Trump Jr. isn't rushing down the aisle just yet, because he and Bettina Andersonare still figuring out what their big day will actually look like ... TMZ has learned.
Sources close to the couple tell TMZ ... there's no wedding date on the books, and nothing has been officially decided. Instead, we're told they’re actively weighing two very different options.
One possibility is a quick elopement within the next month, with a larger celebration coming later. While a White House event has been floated, our sources say a formal ceremony there isn't feasible in the immediate future, though celebrating there down the line is still being considered.
