Kim Kardashian Scores $$$ From Man Who Lost in Court ... Despite Claims He Would Be Ruined

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Kim Kardashian scored a massive six-figure award in legal fees from a man who unsuccessfully sued her, TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, the reality star and mogul was awarded $167K of the $186K she requested from Ivan Cantu after she successfully shut down his lawsuit.

As TMZ first reported, Cantu sued after Kim posted his photo on social media when she intended to post a photo of a different man with the same name — a death row inmate she was advocating for. Kim argued the mix-up was an honest mistake that she corrected immediately, while Cantu claimed the incident caused significant harm to his life.

Kanye West Poker-Face as Pete Slings 'Gay Nazi' Joke

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'That-that don't kill him' can only make him stronger, it seems ... Kanye West sat stone-faced through Pete Davidson's set at the Kevin Hart roast on Sunday ... even when he was the butt of the joke.

ICYMI, Kim Kardashian's comedian ex took the stage at the Kia Forum in L.A. and fired a shot at Kim's other ex during a bit about Tony Hinchcliffe.

Pete said ... "Tony, nothing you say tonight will hurt my feelings. I was in a beef with Kanye so I've taken shots from better gay Nazis."

Well, TMZ obtained video of Ye's reaction to getting called out -- it happens right before Pete quips about Lizzo's weight loss -- and, as you can see, he looks pretty unbothered.

Dorit Kemsley 'RHOBH's Friend Details Alleged 'Agitated' Convo Where She Threatened 'Dirty Games' Against Ex PK

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"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Dorit Kemsley and her estranged husband, PK Kemsley, have a mutual friend who made shocking claims in the couple's bitter divorce ... TMZ has learned.

Justin Levine -- who says he's known the couple for many years -- filed a bombshell declaration stating he tried to talk to Dorit in an effort to help resolve their ongoing issues over money and their $6 million marital home. Justin claims he tried to convince Dorit in early April to work with PK on an agreement over the property.

Levine says, "During the call, [Dorit] became highly agitated before I was able to complete my explanation of the purpose of the call. While she has previously expressed frustration, this conversation was notably different in both tone and intensity."

Hulk Hogan Ex-Accountant Indicted For Embezzlement ... Allegedly Stole $880K from Unidentified “Public Figure”

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Hulk Hogan's former accountant is facing a slew of federal charges for allegedly stealing more than $890,000 from a "public figure" in Florida, TMZ Sports has learned.

The wrestling legend is not identified as the victim.

Melissia Gauthreaux has been charged with six counts of wire fraud, after the feds say she used her business, Accounting Resources and Management Services, to embezzle enormous amounts of money between 2017 and 2021.

Taylor Swift Full-On Family Night Outing Dinner in the Big Apple

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Welcome to New York, Swift family ... it's been waiting for you!!! Taylor Swift kept it all in the family during a cozy NYC outing Monday night ... stepping out with her parents and brother Austin for a low-key post Mother's Day dinner.

The superstar singer looked relaxed in a petite black dress, silver pumps, and her signature red lip ... as the family made their way across the street before heading into a private dining spot at The Eighty Six in the West Village.

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George Floyd Fam Rips Tony, Kevin Over Yet Another 'Roast' Joke

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George Floyd's family and friends are appalled Tony Hinchcliffe was invited back for a Netflix roast and they're blaming Kevin Hart for allegedly giving Tony the green light to do another joke about George ... a joke they didn't find funny in the slightest.

Travis Cains, a spokesman for The Gianna and George Floyd Foundation, tells TMZ … Kevin condoning Tony's joke is "sad for the culture."

Tony was among the comedians roasting Kevin, and during his set he proclaimed ... "The Black community is so proud of you… right now George Floyd is looking up at us all laughing so hard he can't breathe."

'RHOBH' Star Dorit Kemsley Estranged Husband PK's Alleged Monthly Income Revealed in Divorce War

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'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star PK Kemsley’s alleged income was revealed as part of his divorce battle with his estranged wife, Dorit Kemsley ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained court docs, filed by PK where he claims he's bringing in a massive 5-figure monthly income.

PK, who works as a music manager, says he earned around $887,180 from April 2025 to March 2026 ... bringing in around $91,999 in net income each month.

'Selling Sunset' Jason Oppenheim I'm Sold on Christine, Heather Returning!!!

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Jason Oppenheim says he's more excited about the upcoming "Selling Sunset" season than ever before ... because a couple OGs are back in the fold.

We got the "Selling Sunset" boss in West Hollywood and our photog asked him about Christine Quinn and Heather Rae El Moussa returning for Season 10.

Christine left the franchise in 2022 after Season 5 ... and Jason says she was one of the reasons why the show blew up.

Kim Zolciak Boyfriend's Estranged Wife Rushes to Court Alleges 'Out of Control' Spending on 'RHOA' Star & Lavish Lifestyle

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The estranged wife of Kim Zolciak's current boyfriend, Kyle Mowitz, is making moves to block his spending habits to ensure there's still money to pay her at the end of the divorce -- claiming he's been dropping crazy money on the 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' alum and his lavish lifestyle ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, Jillian Green -- who's in the middle of a divorce from Kyle -- claims he spends lavishly on Kim and her family, including covering legal fees in Kim's own divorce from Kroy Biermann.

Jillian wants an injunction to prevent Kyle from spending such substantial sums, and wants some money put in escrow so she can get paid what she's entitled to in the divorce down the road.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Cleans House (Literally) After Capitol Exit ... Sells GA Home for $1.1M

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Marjorie Taylor Greene is parting ways with more than just Congress ... because the former firebrand lawmaker has officially sold her sprawling Georgia estate amid a major personal and political reset.

According to records, obtained by TMZ, the ex-U.S. Representative sold her Rome, GA property for $1.1M on March 19. The sale comes after MTG made headlines resigning from Congress following a public fallout with President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Greene and her fiancé Brian Glenn are in the process of buying a new home in Georgia, where MTG has always lived. But for now, she's cashed in on the sprawling estate sitting across more than 10 acres -- enough land to keep political drama at a distance.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Publicist Responds to Diddy You Know You Forced Yourself On Me!!!

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The publicist who claims Diddy ejaculated into Biggie Smalls' shirt is hitting back at the former Bad Boy Records CEO for responding to his bombshell sexual abuse lawsuit by saying it's total BS.

First, a refresher ... Last July, Jonathan Hay filed the suit against Diddy -- and Biggie's son, CJ Wallace -- for sexual battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, false imprisonment, and more.

Hay says Diddy pressured him to take ketamine, before masturbating in front of him at an L.A. warehouse filled with Biggie's clothes. Hay also says Diddy orgasmed into one of the late rapper's shirts while watching porn on his phone -- and even asked Hay to finish him off in a sexual sense.

Judge to Blake Lively I Don't Need To Read Any More Filings In Baldoni Case!!!

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The federal judge presiding over Blake Lively's battle with Justin Baldoni seems to be on the same page as the public ... tired of the back and forth -- and told the actress that, for now, he didn't need to read any additional briefs from the parties before making a final decision on any fees or damages she may be entitled to in her final legal battle with Justin ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the judge denied Blake's request to file additional briefs and offer additional information as she argues she's entitled to recovery of her legal fees and damages based on Justin filing his defamation countersuit against her.

As we previously reported, Blake and Justin hashed out a deal that ended the legal battle in which she claimed to have experienced sexual harassment on the set of "It Ends With Us" ... except with respect to one final issue.

Sheryl Underwood Being P.C. Doesn't Always Fit Comedy ... I Support The Rock Dropping R-Word

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Comedy veteran Sheryl Underwood says the surprise "r-word" joke from Dwayne Johnson during Netflix’s "The Roast of Kevin Hart" worked because roast comedy plays by a different set of rules ... and she says audiences understood the context.

Underwood stopped by "TMZ Live" on Monday and told us she thought The Rock’s appearance ultimately brought the room together ... especially after years of discourse surrounding his identity and public image.

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Watch the video ... she tells us true roast comedy is not for the mainstream -- acknowledging that some viewers may bristle at moments, but roasts have always been built around pushing boundaries.

Lisa Vanderpump Still Serving OG 'VPR' Drama Despite Vegas Spin-off!!!

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Lisa Vanderpump fans can relax … the original "Vanderpump Rules" has NOT been canceled or killed off despite Bravo announcing Lisa's flashy new Vegas-based spinoff … TMZ has learned. 

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … the long-running reality hit is still active, but Season 13 can't really move forward yet because Lisa's tied up filming multiple projects outside Los Angeles.

We're told Lisa is currently spending all of her time in Vegas until she opens The Vanderpump Hotel ... making the timing right for a Sin City-based series centered around her new hotspot.

'RHOBH's Dorit Kemsley Estranged Husband PK Claims She Used Their Kid ... To Ask for Vacay $$$ !!!

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'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Dorit Kemsley allegedly used one of their kids in an attempt to have her ex, PK Kemsley, cough up money for a spring break trip ... TMZ has learned.

In new divorce docs, PK alleges Dorit has involved their children in their "financial disputes."

He says ... "While I was attempting to address financial issues with [Dorit], she enlisted our [kid] to send text messages to me requesting money for [Dorit's] personal expenses, including a trip she wanted to take with the children."

NBA Star Miles Bridges Judge, Force My Baby Mama to Undergo Psych Eval!!!

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NBA star Miles Bridges asked a judge to order his ex Mychelle Johnson to submit to a psychological evaluation, claiming she has an "obsessive fixation" on his new girlfriend ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the Charlotte Hornets star claimed Mychelle has been acting quite erratically in the past couple of months.

He says the exes share four minor children and have had a temporary custody and support deal in place since 2023.