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The amount that Nicki Minaj’s mom is set to receive as a settlement of the wrongful death lawsuit over her late husband’s death was revealed in court.

TMZ obtained court docs in which the rapper’s mom, Carol Maraj, broke down the settlement between her and the man who fatally struck Nicki’s dad, Robert Maraj, in 2021.

Carol says she agreed to $400K ... $300K from Charles Polevich -- the driver who struck Robert -- and another $100K from an insurance company. In her paperwork, Carol said she agreed to pay her legal team around $133K in fees and another $9800 in reimbursements ... leaving his estate with the remaining $234K.

"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum Kim Zolciak is asking a court to set an emergency hearing in her bitter divorce from Kroy Biermann ... claiming she has serious concerns about the current custody arrangement and her ex's alleged anger issues.

Kim filed new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, claiming the guardian put in place by the court for their four minor kids recommended Kroy undergo anger management therapy.

She also objects to Kroy continuing to have primary custody ... claiming severe issues continue to arise on Kroy’s watch.

AJ Dybantsa -- the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft -- has a fantastic plan for how he's gonna spend his first pro paycheck ... telling TMZ Sports he wants to hire a personal chef ASAP!!

We chopped it up with the 19-year-old Washington Wizards rookie in D.C. on Thursday ... and got an inside look at his upcoming itinerary now that he's officially the area's newest star.

The former BYU star said he's already done the standard tour of the nation's capital ... but he definitely wants to hit up The White House and all the monuments again as a Wizard.

"The Wire" star Bobby J. Brown was drinking alcohol before he died in a Maryland barn fire, TMZ has learned.

Brown consumed several alcoholic beverages prior to his death at his home in Chaptico, MD, on February 24, 2026, according to an autopsy report obtained by TMZ. However, the actor tested negative for drugs.

The report also states that Brown suffered catastrophic, life-threatening burns that went deep into his skin and tissue. In addition, carbon monoxide levels in his blood reached 71 percent, the report says.

The suspect in the Planet Fitness Peeping Tom case is still walking the streets ... and it's all because of a technicality in California state law.

Jeremy Burns -- a spokesperson for the Arroyo Grande PD -- tells TMZ ... police haven't been able to arrest Kyle L. Combs yet because his alleged crimes are considered misdemeanors in California.

According to Burns, officers can only make a misdemeanor arrest when they witness the offense firsthand ... the alleged evidence in the case isn't enough.

Whitney Houston wasn't high when she fell off Oprah's stage, at least not according to her bodyguard ... and he says he would know because he was there for it all.

Ray Watson sat down with TMZ's Charlie Neff to recall the moment the iconic artist took a tumble during her 2009 appearance on Oprah's talk show.

He says she was coming towards the front of the stage and couldn't see the edge ... and that's why she went down.

Poo Bear will be looking for a new place to hibernate this winter, it seems ... because he's selling his Miami penthouse -- asking for an 8-figure sum.

The singer and producer -- best known for his frequent collaborations with Justin Bieber -- has listed his three-story penthouse, which takes up floors 60-62 of a high-rise situated right on Biscayne Bay, for $10 million.

The 8,309-square-foot abode includes six suites and 7.5 bathrooms and terraces with great views of the bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Miami skyline.

Tia Mowry is officially off the market -- and while she's more than happy to gush about her new man, don't expect wedding bells just yet!

Check out our chat with Tia in NYC, shortly after she hard-launched her boyfriend, Javone Williams. We asked whether another trip down the aisle could be in the cards, and she definitely responded ... pretty quickly, too.

Tia said a lot without saying a lot -- read into that what you will -- but one thing's crystal clear ... Tia is absolutely smitten, telling us everything's going amazingly with Javone.

There are lots of challenges that come along with being a lottery pick in the NBA Draft ... but Cameron Boozer has a leg up on his fellow rookies, 'cause he doesn't have to look far if he needs some advice -- his dad, Carlos Boozer, is just a call away.

TMZ Sports was out in NYC -- location of the draft -- on Tuesday, when we bumped into the Boozer fam ... including pops, who played 13 seasons in The Association.

We asked dad, who was the 35th overall pick in 2002, for any guidance he plans to provide his 18-year-old son.

Milli Vanilli's Fab Morvan says he never got the chance to patch things up with Clive Davis before the legendary music producer died.

We got Fab in New York City on Tuesday and our photog asked him about Clive, who died this week at 94.

Fab says death is just a part of life ... and while he never had a chance to squash his longstanding beef with the record exec, it doesn't seem like there's any lingering bad blood.

Big Tigger was just ordered to keep his distance from his wife and children ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained court documents showing Tigger's wife, Alicia Brown, was granted a temporary protective order Wednesday after asking a Fulton County judge for protection.

In her petition, Brown claims the former "Rap City" host -- legal name Darian Morgan -- slammed her head into a door during a May altercation that allegedly left her needing stitches.

The suspect in Nancy Guthrie's abduction case is not on the brink of being taken into custody ... despite a former FBI agent's claim to the contrary.

Here's the deal ... former FBI Special Agent Maureen O'Connell appeared on "The Megyn Kelly Show" and said she believes the FBI is close to finding the masked suspect who was captured in footage taken on her doorstep.

O'Connell wouldn't elaborate on why she felt they were getting close ... and we've talked to sources who tell us she's overblowing the situation quite a bit.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... to say the agency is honing in on an individual is not necessarily true.

Frankie Grande says he's loving life as a "sparkly homosexual," and he's got some words of wisdom for members of the LGBTQ+ community ... be your authentic self!

We got Ariana Grande's brother in New York -- he's back in the Big Apple after seeing his sister play The Forum in L.A. last week -- and he told us life is "so much greater" when you're being true to yourself.

Frankie acknowledged there are a lot of places where it's not necessarily safe to do that at the moment ... saying "our country is so f***ed up right now."

19-year-old May Ling is being dubbed "Thickest Teen on Planet" after getting a couple BBL surgeries ... but the buck -- or rather, the butt -- doesn't stop there ... she's going for an even bigger title.

Check out the gallery ... May is already thicker than a bowl of oatmeal, but it's not enough in her eyes ... she's now looking to get the biggest BBL of all time and, to do so, she is on a 6,000-calorie diet and undergoing a buttload of surgeries to shape her body.

The humble goal for 19-year-old May ... surpass the current BBL record of 100 inches -- achieved by Gracie Bon.

Savannah Guthrie contacted law enforcement earlier this month after she says she learned a controversial YouTube personality was streaming outside her mother's home.

According to police records, obtained by TMZ, Savannah reached out to authorities on June 11 and told them she received information that a YouTuber known as "Criminal Network" was livestreaming and parked in front of the Arizona residence where Nancy Guthrie was abducted.

The report says authorities identified the individual as Alex Zabel from previous investigations.

Police documents state Savannah is one of the responsible parties connected to the property and said she'd been dealing with several internet-based "true crime" vloggers, including Zabel ... and she was "extremely upset" upon learning he was back outside the residence.

Big Tigger is breaking his silence following his arrest in Georgia ... vehemently denying allegations that led to aggravated battery and child cruelty charges.

In a statement to TMZ, the former "Rap City" host says ... "I unequivocally deny every allegation that has been made against me."

Tigger goes on to defend his character, telling us ... "For the past 30+ years, I have built my life around relationships and community. Those who know me know the man, father, husband, and friend I have been throughout my life."