Legal

Addison Rae's dad, Monty Lopez, accused his estranged wife of having a gun during a recent altercation, but now she's firing back and flatly denying the claim.

Kaitlyn Lopez tells TMZ ... she did not threaten anyone with a weapon as she speaks out publicly for the first time amid the escalating drama between the currently estranged couple.

"During an incident where law enforcement searched the residence, the situation escalated to the point where I felt like I was caught in something far more serious and dangerous than I ever understood," she tells us. "It felt unreal -- like I was suddenly in the middle of something much bigger than myself."

Josh Duggar clearly had no shortage of affection for wife Anna Duggar while he was behind bars ... because newly revealed jail messages between the two got VERY intimate.

While locked up at Arkansas’ Washington County Detention Center back in 2022 ahead of his sentencing, Josh sent Anna a string of sexually charged notes -- including requests for photos "with your twos in it" and messages saying he missed "being in the shower with you scrubbing."

The messages, obtained by PEOPLE, reportedly included flirty emojis and plenty more NSFW comments ... with Josh allegedly telling Anna he was "fantasizing" about her and couldn’t wait until they could be alone together again.

Michael Madsen's sons just beat out their own mother in a legal battle for control over his estate ... TMZ has learned.

Two of Michael's four kids, Max and Christian Madsen, have been appointed personal representatives of the late actor's estate ... according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ.

Their mom, Michael's ex-wife Jeannine Bisignano, was also vying to be put in charge as a special administrator so she could collect on millions of dollars she claims he owed her when he died.

Taylor Frankie Paul will get a nearly 12-hour hangout with her son on Mother's Day ... TMZ has learned.

In new court documents that hit the docket on Wednesday, a judge awarded her "parent-time" on Sunday, May 10, from 9 AM to 8:30 PM ... which means a whole day with the son she's seen only sparingly since we posted video of her accidentally hitting her other child with a barstool during an argument with Dakota Mortensen.

Paul's weekly parenting time is also increasing across the board ... jumping from just 8 hours a week to 12 hours a week. The court recommends three separate four-hour supervised blocks for mother and child to bond.

Milli Vanilli’s Fab Morvan’s estranged wife, Kim Marlowe, claims she managed his career for 25 years but was shut out after their split -- leaving her struggling to earn money ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Kim is asking the court to force Fab to cough up $75k to help her cover attorney and forensic accounting fees in their ongoing divorce.

In the filing, she says that she served as Fab’s manager and publicist for decades, but claims some health issues and the “slowdown in the entertainment industry” have limited her ability to work.

'Blacklist' actress Adele Heather Taylor and the estate of her late estranged husband, Roberto Orcí, are officially calling a truce in their explosive legal war ... because the NBC star has settled her sexual assault lawsuit against the late "Star Trek" screenwriter's estate.

According to new court docs, obtained by TMZ ... attorneys for Orcí's estate filed a notice of settlement Wednesday in court ... signaling the entire case has been resolved before it ever reached trial. The filing notes the settlement is conditional -- dismissal of the case is expected by the end of the year once certain terms are satisfied.

As we previously reported ... Adele countersued Orci for at least $17M after he accused her of domestic violence in a lawsuit filed before his death in February 2025. Adele claimed she was actually the victim throughout their relationship ... accusing Orcí of sexual assault, physical abuse, violent threats, and emotional torment.

Kodak Black is a free man again after getting locked up for alleged drug trafficking -- but he now has to abide by some strict court-ordered conditions, TMZ has learned.

The rapper was freed from a Florida jail Thursday after posting $75,000 bail. As you know, Kodak was busted Wednesday after police say they linked him to some MDMA -- a synthetic hallucinogenic drug -- during a 2025 incident in Orlando.

According to new court docs, obtained by TMZ, the judge imposed special conditions on Kodak's release from jail, requiring him first and foremost to stay away from illegal drugs.

A Florida high school teacher has been arrested after he was allegedly found carrying cocaine and fentanyl in his backpack.

The Collier County Sheriff's Office booked 44-year-old Lely High School teacher Christopher D. Toukonen into the Collier County Jail Thursday after detectives interviewed him and determined he was in possession of a "mixture" of narcotics. He is charged with felony counts of possessing the drugs and is also facing a charge of possession of narcotic paraphernalia.

Police say Toukonen was caught after school administrators were notified he might be using narcotics "while he was alone in the classroom with no students present." Admins searched his backpack and located the suspected illegal narcotics ... and swiftly contacted the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.

The man accused of shooting up the White House Correspondents' Dinner wants some top government lawyers cut from the case ... arguing there's a conflict of interest because they were at the event and among those allegedly targeted.

Attorneys for Cole Allen submitted a motion Thursday night asking the judge to disqualify U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche because they're "purported victims and witnesses in this case." The motion cites Justice Department rules advising employees to recuse themselves from criminal investigations where they may have a conflict of interest.

His legal team further argues Pirro and Blanche have a personal relationship with President Donald Trump and have made numerous media appearances -- such as a CNN interview by Pirro -- and social media posts about being at the shooting, exemplifying a personal interest.

Stefon Diggs is scoffing at his male sexual assault accuser's attempt to get his hands on his NFL contract ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Stefon asked the judge to shut down Christopher Blake Griffith's request for information and documents related to his pro football income.

Stefon said he is not claiming any loss to his NFL income and therefore it is not relevant to the case.

YNW Melly's attorneys are blasting the decision to keep him locked up as he awaits retrial in his double murder case ... and they're citing a recent ruling involving the alleged Trump attempted assassin.

Melly had his bond denied Thursday and his lawyers, Drew Findling and Carey Haughwout, ripped the decision in a statement to TMZ ... "The irony is that in the last few days, the nation saw a United States Magistrate Judge apologize to an individual accused of an attempted assassination of the President for his mere days in solitary confinement and not a word by this Court regarding the three years."

They're referencing Cole Allen ... a judge apologized to him in court for his jail condition.

Miles Bridges was granted a temporary restraining order against his ex, Mychelle Johnson, after claiming she showed up to his NBA game to cause trouble ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, a North Carolina judge signed off on Miles’ request to keep Mychelle at least 500 yards from him, his home, and the Charlotte Hornets facilities.

The judge instructed Mychelle not to harass the NBA star or his girlfriend, Shara, and not to cyberstalk Miles.

'90210' star Ian Ziering is firing back at the motorbike rider who sued him over a 2023 assault in Los Angeles ... claiming the alleged gang member should be in jail, not suing him ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Ian asked a court to throw out claims in the suit brought by Jacob Hernandez over the violent incident on Hollywood Blvd.

Ian says he was driving with his 11-year-old daughter when a group of men driving minibikes drove up. He says he believed they had hit his car, and he confronted them ... which led to a physical fight.

Baby, let the games begin ... because Taylor Swift's lawyers are gloving up over her 'Life of a Showgirl' lawsuit.

In case you hadn't heard, she's being sued for trademark infringement by Vegas showgirl Maren Wade ... who says the pop star stole her brand, "Confessions of a Showgirl," and wants an order blocking Taylor from selling related merch while everything plays out in court.

But Taylor's team is not having it -- they say that would lose tens of millions of dollars if the judge issues that kind of order -- and are fighting the request.

Paul Marciano is making a major cut from his personal life ... because the co-founder of the fashion brand Guess has filed for legal separation from his wife.

According to the docs, obtained by TMZ, Paul filed for legal separation on Monday from his wife, Mareva Georges Marciano, after nearly a decade together. He cites the usual "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split.

The docs show the two share one child, 13-year-old Gia ... and Paul is asking for joint legal and physical custody. He's also acknowledging spousal support will be handled under the terms of the couple's prenup ... which they signed back when they tied the knot in November 2016.

Blake Lively may be calling her legal settlement with Justin Baldoni a win ... but Baldoni's attorney says it's really a surrender before the spotlight got too hot.

Bryan Freedman tells TMZ the "real reason" Blake settled was because she was terrified of taking the witness stand and facing cross-examination at trial.

Freedman says ... "Part of the reason Blake settled is because she was scared to take the witness stand at trial. She did not want to face cross examination by anyone because that would require her to tell the truth."