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Ashlee Jenae’s fiancé Joe McCann tried reaching out to her family after her death ... but the communication basically hit a wall immediately afterward.

Joe's lawyer, Edward Andrew Paltzik, tells TMZ ... Ashlee's mother Yolanda texted Joe asking what happened on April 9 shortly after Ashlee died in Tanzania ... and despite being completely crushed by her death, Joe responded promptly and appropriately.

But according to Joe's side, Yolanda never replied back -- and he says he hasn't heard from the family since.

Big Meech is not the father ... and the DNA test results in a recent paternity suit are definitive.

The Black Mafia Family cofounder's attorney, Alan Soven, tells TMZ ... Meech has been cleared in a paternity case after Labcorp results came back Wednesday showing a 0% probability of paternity.

Soven says the findings confirm what he previously told us ... Meech is not biologically related to the woman who filed the claim, and he adds the case is now expected to be dismissed.

Cher's troubled son Elijah Blue Allman says he is no longer getting monthly gift income from his famous mother ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Elijah asked the court to reconsider the $6,500 monthly support payments awarded to his estranged wife, MarieAngela.

He says the support order was entered without him being properly notified, and he claims MarieAngela inflated his income in her court docs.

Brittany Furlan says she's bringing in a 5-figure monthly income, including her OnlyFans pay ... and it was all revealed as part of her bitter catfishing court battle ... TMZ has learned.

Brittany filed an income and expense declaration, obtained by TMZ, in her ongoing legal fight with Ronnie Radke.

The social media influencer said she works 80 hours per week and earns $45,000 per month. She listed $17K in income from a real-estate trust and says she has another $2 million in stocks and bonds.

A former inmate who was Jeffrey Epstein's suicide-watch companion in a New York jail says the convicted pedophile definitely killed himself ... telling TMZ the guy in the cell next to Epstein heard him ripping up bedsheets to hang himself.

Bill Mersey -- who was locked up with Epstein back in the day at the since-shuttered Metropolitan Correctional Center -- joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday, and we asked him about the alleged Epstein suicide note, which was just released.

Bill spent hours talking to Epstein in lockup and says he watched Epstein lose all hope after being denied bail. He also says Epstein worried about what life in prison would look like and how he could stay safe from other inmates, particularly Black people.

Ex-NFL star Shawne Merriman is being taken to federal court for fraud by a company claiming he owes more than $2.5 million ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, a company called ARI Agent LLC claims Shawne took millions of dollars in financing but has not repaid a single cent. The investment firm says the former NFL star borrowed the money for his company, Lights Out XF, which is focused on mixed martial arts and entertainment.

ARI says this is no "routine default or simple contract dispute, but a deliberate, coordinated, multi-step scheme by Merriman to commit fraud, coercion, misrepresentation, and obstruction -- all designed to avoid repayment and accountability."

PK Kemsley says Dorit Kemsley was spending big on luxury brands while their Los Angeles home edged toward financial collapse ... and TMZ has learned he's now asking a judge to force a sale before it's too late.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, PK says his team looked into how the money was being spent and claims they found out Dorit racked up more than $1 million in luxury spending over the past year or so, including around $995K on high-end designer clothing, handbags, and accessories.

The docs detail where the money allegedly went including about $69K at Louis Vuitton, another $69K at Chanel, and roughly $38K at Hermès, along with purchases from retailers like Net-A-Porter, FWRD and Moda Operandi.

Jaime Pressly is making a bold move into the creator space ... launching an OnlyFans and joining a growing list of Hollywood names taking their content straight to fans, TMZ has learned.

The "My Name Is Earl" star tells TMZ the decision is all about staying current and keeping creative control. "I've always believed in evolving with the times. This is another way for me to connect directly with my audience, on my own terms, with creativity and intention," Pressly tells us.

Pressly says her experiences meeting fans at conventions played a big role in the shift toward a more direct platform. "I've loved meeting fans at various comic-cons and the excitement of having those real face to face moments made me want to seek options like OnlyFans," she says.

Kodak Black was busted with MDMA and a fat wad of cash during the 2025 incident that led to his arrest in Florida on Wednesday ... this according to cops.

In the arrest affidavit, obtained by TMZ, cops say they arrested the rapper for drug trafficking after officers in Orlando found a pink bag with MDMA and $37K in a car during a bust in November.

The Orlando Police Dept. says the bag also had “numerous documents” with the name Bill Kapri -- Kodak’s legal name -- on them, as well as a bottle of cough syrup.

'Bachelorette' alum DeAnna Pappas is dragging her ex-husband, Stephen Stagliano, into court, claiming he should be ordered to pay her $109K plus interest for violating the terms of their 2024 divorce settlement ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, DeAnna claims she was awarded one-half of Stephen's retirement account, but alleges Stephen withdrew a bunch of money before paying her. She says her team determined her cut was $109K, but she says her ex has failed to cough up the cash.

In her filing, DeAnna asked for a judge to find Stephen in violation of the deal and wants him to be ordered to fork over the money ... plus interest. There's a hearing set for June on the matter.

Britney Spears' son Jayden Federline is keeping things close to the vest when it comes to his mom's recent rehab stay.

We got Jayden outside the Laugh Factory in West Hollywood Wednesday night ... and asked how Britney's doing after getting out of rehab ... but he played hardball -- giving us nada.

That didn't stop us ... we followed up, asking if everything's at least good with her ... and while he was still doing the ole stonewall -- he did at least give a quick affirmative nod before going on his way!

8:46 AM PT -- In the arrest affidavit, obtained by TMZ, cops said officers in Orlando found a pink bag with MDMA and $37K in a car during a bust in November.

Kodak Black is back in the clink -- and this time it's for allegedly trafficking drugs.

The rapper was arrested Wednesday in Florida and booked into the Orange County Corrections Department for trafficking "METHYLE.-METH (MDMA)" -- a synthetic drug that acts as a stimulant, according to official records. 

Kodak posed for his "Kodak moment" behind bars ... as you can see, he looks pretty darn serious with his wild dreadlocks sprouting in all directions.

Allie Eklund is drawing a firm boundary after her split from Steven McBee Jr. ... telling TMZ she has no plans to speak to him again.

We caught up with Allie outside Craig's in West Hollywood Wednesday night, and she doubled down on that stance, making it clear she's not looking to reconnect ... while admitting she's had better days.

The influencer tells us she actually tried to get Steven -- who starred on "The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys" --- professional help a while back, but says he declined at the time. Still, she's glad he's now seeking help following his recent stay at a trauma retreat.

Will Smith may have played the genie in the "Aladdin" remake, but now he's the one getting his wishes granted ... because a judge has tossed a sexual harassment suit against him, TMZ has learned.

As you know ... violinist Brian King Joseph -- who toured with Will last year -- sued the actor a few months back for sexual harassment and wrongful termination regarding an alleged incident in 2025.

He claimed someone entered his Las Vegas hotel room when he wasn't there and left a note that read, "Brian, I'll be back ... just us," which he said was signed by "Stone F." Brian claims the alleged intruder also left wipes, beer, and HIV meds. In the suit, he alleges Smith was grooming and priming him for sexual activity.

The violinist claims he was sacked for reporting the incident ... but Will fought back and asked for the suit to be tossed.

Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate Nicholas Tartaglione was NOT the one who penned the suicide note allegedly left by the late convicted pedophile in their jail cell ... according to NT's lawyer, despite a slew of online speculation.

Tartaglione's attorney, Bruce Barket, tells TMZ ... his client "didn't forge" the suicide note and "there's no debate" over it -- even though skeptics can be found all over social media and on TV talk shows like "The Ingraham Angle."

One critic on Reddit even pointed out the note appears to be written by someone else when comparing it to Epstein's confirmed handwritten letters.

5/7/2026 10:04 AM PT -- TMZ Sports obtained a clip showing the pair together on the dock of a private rental company back in June 2021 ... as the NFL coach and reporter prepared to head out onto a lake in Putnam County, TN.

Add a new chapter to the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini saga, because TMZ Sports has learned they rented a private boat together for a day on the water ... just the 2 of them.

The NFL duo booked the vessel in Putnam County, Tennessee back in June 2021 ... according to a source with direct knowledge, who also says the then-Tennessee Titans head coach and the journalist were the only people onboard for their 2-to-3-hour rental.

The timing of that outing might raise a few eyebrows, because Russini was pregnant at the time with her first child.