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Soap star Steve Burton claims his ex-wife, Sheree Burton, is trying to alienate him from their 11-year-old daughter ... and now he's taking her to court over it ... TMZ has learned.

In legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Steve slammed Sheree, to whom he was married for 23 years, for behavior that he feels undermines his relationship with their kid, Brooklyn.

He claims Sheree often puts up obstacles for him to exercise his court-ordered custody ... and says Sheree creates conflict he feels is "blatant parental alienation."

Millie Bobby Brown is defending Jake Bongiovi after fans criticized her husband for not carrying her bags or pushing their baby's stroller during various recent outings.

The "Stranger Things" star appears on Kylie Kelce's "Not Gonna Lie" podcast Thursday ... and in a preview, she claps back at folks who are peeved about her doing the heavy lifting, asking ... "When did women become incapable of holding their own bags, car seats and stuff?"

Millie goes on ... "This stems from me holding all of my suitcases and bags and my kid and people are like, 'Your husband doesn't hold a single thing.' Because I'm three miles ahead. I have been planning this all night."

John McClain -- the former executor of Michael Jackson's estate who passed away last month -- had a personal fortune of $20 million and no will ... according to the man who wants to administer his estate.

Warner Wright IV filed paperwork Wednesday asking that he and Zia F. Modabber -- McClain's lawyer -- be named administrators of McClain's estate ... citing urgent business matters as a reason to expedite the process.

Wright says a lease payment on a Malibu property is due ... as well as several "other bills that need to be paid, maintenance issues that need to be handled and managed, creative projects to be preserved, and other regular but time-sensitive matters to address."

Austin Metcalf's family is "very happy" with Karmelo Anthony's 35-year sentence after he was found guilty of murdering the high school football player ... TMZ has learned.

Sources connected to the prosecution in Anthony's murder trial tell TMZ ... both the Metcalf family and the prosecution are "happy" and "satisfied" with the verdict and sentence ... adding they all see this as a win.

As you know, a jury in Collin County, Texas decided Anthony was guilty of murder after he fatally stabbed Metcalf at an April 2025 high school track meet.

Karen Bass' own brother is now among those taking legal action over the devastating Palisades Fire ... he's suing the City of Los Angeles after the blaze reduced his Malibu home to ashes.

Kenneth Bass -- the L.A. mayor's brother -- and his wife joined a massive wildfire lawsuit last month ... alleging they suffered smoke inhalation injuries, emotional distress and other damages after the January 2025 blaze destroyed their longtime Malibu property.

According to court filings, first reported by L.A. Material, Kenneth and Cindy Bass are among a group of residents seeking compensation from a long list of defendants. The couple's home was listed in the lawsuit as a "total burn down."

YouTuber Jesse Ridgway claims his wife Ashley's family is not supporting her after the couple ended their pregnancy because their unborn child had Down syndrome ... and he says some of his in-laws are allegedly kicking her while she's down.

Jesse ripped Ashley's family in a social media post Tuesday, saying they are "nowhere to be found" at a time when she needs love and support.

What's more, Jesse claims some of his in-laws are even joining in on the public backlash against them.

Kelly Osbourne is putting any worries about her recent weight loss to bed ... stepping out in London looking confident, glamorous, and in great spirits.

Check out the pics ... Kelly hit up the Vivienne Westwood x J. Sheekey launch Monday night in London, rocking a sleek black dress, sparkling jewels and a full glam look that had her shining from every angle.

Kelly was all smiles as she posed for photos, mingled with guests, and soaked up the atmosphere ... looking far removed from the difficult months she's endured.

As Luigi Mangione awaits trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, his sister is making headlines in the healthcare world for a very different reason.

MariaSanta Mangione, 36, is set to begin a cardiovascular disease fellowship at Johns Hopkins University -- one of the most prestigious and competitive medical programs in the country ... according to the Daily Mail.

It's a major milestone for MariaSanta, whose selection marks the latest achievement in an already impressive medical career.

Savannah Guthrie is still grappling with the disappearance of her mom, Nancy ... and she got emotional revealing the advice she believes her mom would be giving her right now.

The "Today" show co-host fought back tears during a conversation with Jenna Bush Hager, opening up about the difficult reality of carrying on with work while still wondering what happened to her mom.

Savannah admitted it hasn't been easy balancing her emotions with the demands of live TV, saying there are times she feels like she has to hold everything together in order to do her job.

Gaming content creator Alex Cimo is dead ... more than a year after going public with his battle with stage 4 colon cancer.

Alex's wife, Bryttni, announced his death in a social media post, revealing he died suddenly on June 2 ... and admitting she's still "very raw" as she processes the loss.

Bryttni also made it clear there was family friction over how Alex's death was announced ... this after his mother, Mary-Frances Alonzo, shared the news earlier this week in a LinkedIn post that was later deleted.

8:53 AM PT -- Sarah Paulson and Ella Beatty were also at the Tony awards together last year.

Sarah Paulson and Ella Beatty were cute and cozy at the 2026 Tony Awards ... and Holland Taylor was nowhere in sight.

The "All's Fair" star made her grand arrival Sunday night at the Tonys holding hands with Warren Beatty and Annette Bening's 26-year-old daughter.

At one point, the young actress was cheesing while she put her arm around Sarah's waist and turned to whisper something in her ear ... but there was no sign of Sarah's 83-year-old partner Holland.

Soap star Kirsten Storms says she has no plans to return to "General Hospital" due to ongoing issues with her ex-husband, Brandon Barash, and an alleged phone hack.

Kirsten posted an emotional message on social media Sunday addressing the ongoing drama in her life, which includes Brandon obtaining a restraining order against her over concerns about her mental health. The drama erupted months after Kirsten left "General Hospital" in mid-2025 to "take a break" and to move to Tennessee with her family.  

In her social post, the actress says ... "Given what's been going on, I can't say I will feel comfortable heading back to Los Angeles and returning to work. This has been an eye opening experience about the downside of my profession."

Savannah Guthrie is speaking out again about the kidnapping of her mom, Nancy Guthrie, as police and FBI agents continue their desperate search for her after 4 grueling months.

The "Today" show co-host posted a snapshot of a painting of Jesus Christ's ascension on her Instagram stories, tying it to Nancy's February 1 abduction from her home in Tucson, Arizona.

Savannah wrote, "Oh my, my soul, it cries out, soul, it cries out, bring her home." That last part is a clear reference to Nancy, who is 84 and in poor health.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son Knox Jolie-Pitt went from cap and gown to gloves and kicks in the span of a few hours ... celebrating his high school graduation before stepping into the ring for a Muay Thai fight later that same night.

The 17-year-old surprised classmates and parents during a graduation speech Friday in Los Angeles when he revealed he'd be competing after the ceremony. Knox even joked to the crowd that he was going to "knock 'em" out ... drawing cheers from the audience.

A proud Angelina was spotted snapping photos as her son took the stage ... then later showed up to support him as he traded his diploma for fight gear and squared off against an opponent in the martial arts exhibition.

The car Mackenzie Shirilla was driving when she crashed into a wall, killing Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan, was listed as an asset in her parents' bankruptcy just a couple of months earlier ... TMZ has learned.

Mackenzie’s parents, Natalie and Steve, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in May 2022, listing $398K in assets and $173K in liabilities.

According to the bankruptcy documents, one of their assets was a 2018 Toyota Camry, which was the same car involved in Mackenzie’s fatal car crash on July 31, 2022. The car, which apparently had 32,000 miles on it, was listed at $18K.

Knox Jolie-Pitt is giving us major déjà vu ... hopping into the ring for a Muay Thai fight that echoes his dad Brad Pitt’s iconic movie "Fight Club" from over 25 years ago!

Check out the video from Friday night -- Brad and Angelina Jolie's 17-year-old son participated in an exhibition fight at a Downtown Los Angeles club. You can see he takes a hit here and there, but he maintains composure and is able to deal his own blows.

As you know, Knox -- the youngest offspring of Brad and Angie, along with his twin sister Vivienne -- has developed a great passion for Muay Thai and is often spotted in intense training sessions in L.A. and at technical tournaments. Vivienne has even shown support by cheering him on at competitions.

He was last seen exiting a Muay Thai class in L.A. on Memorial Day, turning heads with bright orange hair.