Matty Healy Tortured Mother's Department ... Comforts Crying Mom Outside Restaurant

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Matty Healy's mom caught a lot of heat for her recent comments about Taylor Swift ... and, it might be getting to her -- because she was just spotted crying on a city sidewalk.

The singer-songwriter was seen hugging his mother, Denise Welch, outside a high-priced restaurant in West Hollywood on Thursday before sitting on the curb and chatting with her while she dabbed her eyes with a tissue.

The two seem deep in a difficult conversation ... with Healy appearing animated at one point while his mom was shedding tears.

Paris Jackson Engagement's Off

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Paris Jackson and her music producer fiancé Justin Long are NOT going to be walking down the aisle ... because they've called off their engagement, TMZ has confirmed.

The split comes just 8 months after Michael Jackson's daughter announced Justin popped the question while they were in Paris, France.

Paris posted on X earlier Thursday about "break up tears" in response to paparazzi photos of her looking super emotional ... and then it was confirmed the engagement had been called off.

Jessica Alba's Ex Glad She's Moving on ... But I'm Not Seeing Anyone!!!

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Cash Warren says he's happy Jessica's moving on with Danny Ramirez ... but, he's not rushing back into the dating pool quite so soon himself!

Photogs caught up with Cash at LAX on Wednesday ... and, he said there's no ill will between the two despite her new romance -- 'cause he's happy she's happy.

Warren says he hasn't met Danny yet ... but, he seems like a nice enough dude.

Tom Brady A-Parent Jab At Gisele

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Tom Brady gave his thoughts on Tuesday on how to be a great father ... and it sure seemed like some of his words contained a few veiled jabs at his ex, Gisele Bundchen.

Brady penned the lengthy message about parenting for his "199" newsletter ... in what appeared to be an attempt to give advice to British Open champion Scottie Scheffler on how to balance being a dad as well as an athletic G.O.A.T.

Brady said while it's tough to be away from family in order to be an elite athlete -- he stated the work on the field is actually part of what makes pro competitors great parents.

Brittany Cartwright Jax Needs A Vasectomy ... Before He Ends Up With 20 Baby Mamas!!!

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Jax Taylor’s tapping out of fathering any future children -- he wants a vasectomy, and his estranged wife Brittany Cartwright’s all for it ... making it clear the man can’t keep it in his pants anyway.

During "The Valley" reunion Tuesday, the father of one explained he's ready for the snip -- and Brittany didn’t miss a beat, saying he desperately needed one or he'd end up with "20 baby mamas!"

The zingers kept flying in front of their shocked faces with Brittany calling Jax "disgusting" and snapping, "I wouldn’t touch that dirty d*** with a 10-inch pole!"

Denise Richards To Aaron Phypers Give Me Back My Laptop And Nude Photos!!!

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3:31 PM PT -- A judge has signed an order requiring Aaron to return Denise's personal phone and laptop within 48 hours ... Aaron is also prohibited from distributing any images of Denise's intimate body parts.

Denise Richards' divorce from Aaron Phypers is getting even messier ... because she's now claiming he violated her restraining order against him and stole her laptop containing nude photos.

In new court docs filed Monday ... Denise says Aaron violated the temporary restraining order by "disturbing her peace" when he sent her private information to the media from her laptop -- namely text messages and naked pics. She's asking the judge to order Aaron to return the laptop and all of its pictures and recordings, along with any cell phones he may have of hers.

She's asking for him to turn the items over to her lawyer, and she'll pick them up from him.

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Denise also wants Aaron to be "prohibited from using, delivering, copying, printing, or disclosing any text messages, emails, photos, notes or other content from my cell phone or laptop or any other of my electronic devices."

Fred Durst Ex-Wife Says Yes To Selling Wedding Dress

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Fred Durst's ex-wife is making some room in her closet ... by selling her wedding dress from a famous fashion designer.

Limp Bizkit singer's ex, Russian makeup artist Kseniya Durst, is parting ways with her custom-made Vera Wang wedding dress ... and it's on eBay now for $6,916.99.

Sources close to Kseniya tell us she's selling the dress to close out a chapter in her life ... and while she did love Fred, she feels the dress is taking up space in her closet and she wants to find a new owner who will cherish the garment.

Tyrese Gibson Ex-Wife's Lawyers Want Him Locked Up ... $492K Attorney Bill's Not Gonna Pay Itself!!!

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Tyrese and his ex-wife Samantha Gibson have been divorced for many years ... but there's still a looming bill hovering over the doomed marriage -- almost $500K -- in unpaid attorney fees ... and now her lawyers want him locked up for failing to pay it.

Samantha filed her fourth motion asking the judge to force Tyrese to pay the tab (plus interest) to The Gleklen Law Firm and Bloom Lines Alexander and hold him in contempt.

Tyrese's ex says the bill has now ballooned to $492,651.99 with interest ... and yet claims Tyrese continues to blow it off.

Aaron Phypers to Denise Richards I Didn't Steal Your Laptop, or Nudes!!!

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Aaron Phypers is vehemently denying Denise Richards' claim he stole her laptop... he tells us his estranged wife is lying "to damage my reputation and distract from the truth."

Aaron is also denying Denise's allegation that he violated her restraining order against him ... and he feels she's using the "false claims" as a weapon against him in their nasty divorce.

TMZ broke the story ... Denise filed legal docs Monday claiming Aaron stole her laptop and sent text messages and nudes to media outlets, and she asked the judge to order Aaron to return the laptop and all of its pictures and recordings, along with any cell phones he may have of hers.

Kayla Nicole Check Out My Body-Ody-Ody ... Bikini Boat Break in Ibiza!!!

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Travis Kelce just went IG official with Taylor Swift in some sweet vacay snaps ... but his ex Kayla Nicole’s making it clear she’s on her own getaway -- and hers is bringing the heat!

As you can see from these pics, it was all sun's out, buns out -- Kayla was serving body-ody-ody in a teeny patterned bikini and chic head scarf, living her best life on a boat in Ibiza Sunday.

Kayla's energy was high, and her glow-up was unmatched as she vibed with her crew -- dancing, posing, and soaking up that Spanish island sun.

'Love Island USA' Our Love Wasn't Built to Survive Outside the Villa

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JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez -- two stars from season 6 of "Love Island USA" -- are through ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... JaNa and Kenny broke up Sunday morning -- with Craig ultimately making the choice to end the relationship.

We're told it's not yet clear what led to the split ... but, JaNa's been leaning on her close girlfriends all day to help her get through her heartbreak.

Gwyneth Paltrow I'll Get Astronomer Out Of This Mess

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Astronomer is really leaning into the Coldplay kiss-cam cheating scandal ... by hiring Gwyneth Paltrow to help with some public relations.

Chris Martin's A-List ex was hired as a "very temporary" spokeswoman for the company, and she filmed a funny video as part of the gig ... answering some questions folks are dying to know about Astronomer ... well, sort of.

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Taylor Swift Matty Healy's Mom Throws Shade ... Glad I'm Not Her Mother-In-Law Anymore!

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The mother of Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriend took a swipe at the pop icon on live TV, saying she's happy to no longer be associated with TS.

Denise Welch -- the mom of "1975" lead singer Matty Healy -- sat down with Andy Cohen on Thursday's episode of "Watch Happens Live," and, during their chat, Andy brought up the "T" word.

The Bravo host pointed out Taylor wrote songs on her album, "The Tortured Poets Department," about her short-lived 2023 romance with Matty, and he asked Denise for her reaction to the 2024 record.

David Geffen's Estranged Husband You're No White Knight ... You Exploited Me!!!

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7/23 -- 9:06 AM PT -- Geffen's attorney Patty Glaser tells TMZ ... "There was no contract— express, written, oral, or implied— that has ever existed. We will be vigorously and righteously defending against this false, pathetic lawsuit."

David Geffen's divorce is getting nasty ... because his estranged husband is suing him for breach of contract and airing a bunch of alleged dirty laundry.

Geffen's ex, David Andrew Armstrong (AKA Donovan Michaels) beelined it to court Tuesday and filed an explosive lawsuit against the entertainment mogul ... claiming the 82-year-old billionaire was "masquerading as a white knight while hiding behind wealth, philanthropy and fame."

In the docs, obtained by TMZ, Armstrong claims they first met on the website Seekingarrangements.com ... he says Geffen paid him $10,000 for sex on the first night, then began treating him as "a living social experiment."

Shia LaBeouf Settles FKA Twigs' Sexual Battery Suit

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Shia LaBeouf is no longer being sued by his ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs ... because we've learned they settled her explosive lawsuit out of court.

Shia's lawyer, Shawn Holley, and FKA's attorney, Bryan Freedman, tell TMZ ... "Committed to forging a constructive path forward, we have agreed to settle our case out of court. While the details of the settlement will remain private, we wish each other personal happiness, professional success and peace in the future."

New legal docs obtained by TMZ also show FKA Twigs asked the court to dismiss all claims against Shia with prejudice, meaning she cannot refile the case in the future.

Gwyneth Paltrow Wasn't Happy Brad Was Happy ... Upset When Pitt Married Aniston, New Book Claims

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Gwyneth Paltrow wasn't wishing Brad Pitt her best when he tied the knot with Jennifer Aniston ... at least, according to a new biography on the A-list actor.

Amy Odell, a biographer who wrote "Anna: The Biography" in 2022, has a new book out July 29, all about the actress and Goop founder, based on interviews she says she conducted with people in Paltrow's orbit. As far as we know, she didn't speak with GP for the book.

In the book, Odell says Paltrow told friends she was sad ... adding that she regularly blasted his taste in women around this time as well.