Money

Aaron Carter got a sweet new website to market and sell music, all designed by a guy who thought he was getting paid -- until Carter allegedly tagged him as an unpaid intern.

In a letter obtained by TMZ, John Cantu's demanding $50k from Aaron for developing and maintaining his website. John says he spent months developing it, but things went south in June when he asked for a paycheck.

He says that's when Aaron dropped the bombshell -- dude, you're an intern. John found that laughable, since Aaron didn't teach him a damn thing ... so, the "intern" struck back.

John crashed Aaron's site and replaced it with a message instructing AC's fans to "follow a genius" ... and included his own Twitter handle.

Ex-Lakers coach Byron Scott says he can't keep paying for his ex-wife's baller lifestyle, 'cause he hasn't found a new job yet.

As we previously reported, Scott signed a $17 MILLION contract with the Lakers right after he filed for divorce in 2014. He'd been married to his high school sweetheart, Anita, for 29 years.

Since he was making around $300k per month at the time, the judge ordered him to pay $26k per month in spousal support.

But in new court docs obtained by TMZ Sports, Byron claims his financial situation has changed drastically ... 'cause he got fired in April and isn't pulling those huge NBA checks anymore.

Byron says his only form of income these days is a $50k-per-month deferred compensation check from the Cavs ... and half of that already goes straight to Anita.

On top of that, Byron says he probably won't find a new job 'til next year .... 'cause every team has filled their coaching spots and "there will not be a need for an analyst or commentator" at this point in the season.

Tupac's biopic is in mortal danger ... because of a feud between a rapper and a publishing giant.

Rapper Daz Dillinger claims he holds the rights to the track "Ambitionz Az a Ridah" ... prominently featured in the "All Eyez on Me" movie. But Daz claims BMG publishing house begs to differ, insisting only it can green light the song for the flick. Thus, there's now a standoff.

The movie release has been pushed from September to November ... we're told so Daz and BMG can resolve the conflict.

This is the latest in a series of nasty legal battles between Daz and BMG. The rapper sued BMG back in April, claiming the company owes him more than $75k in royalties.

For it's part ... BMG says Daz's beef is really with eOne, the music licensing company that controls rights on the song. BMG says it merely collects royalties on eOne's behalf.

Eric Clapton's personal guitar is heading to auction and is expected to raise a ton of cash for a fellow musician.

Eric's 2014 Fender Stratocaster -- the one he played at his 70th Birthday Celebration Concert -- is being hawked by Johnny Nicholas, of classic country group Asleep at the Wheel, through Heritage Auctions. We're told it's estimated to go for more than $20,000!

The guitar's sale was intended to benefit Johnny's wife, Brenda -- who had been fighting Leukemia -- but, sadly, she passed away a few weeks ago. All proceeds will now go toward Leukemia research.

The Strat is signed by Slowhand, and you can put in an online bid now or get to Dallas for the live auction on July 23.

Peyton Manning said it would happen ... and now it's official -- Von Miller has signed a new deal with the Broncos and says he'll bleed orange and blue for life.

The Super Bowl hero reportedly agreed to a 6-year $114 million contract with $70 MILLION guaranteed in the first 2 years.

Miller went to Instagram to celebrate -- posting a pic with a caption that read, "FOR LIFE."

Congrats!

Desiigner was a nobody 6 months ago ... but all it took was one big hit and now he's the king of Bev Hills.

The "Panda" rapper hit up Saint Laurent on Rodeo Drive and happily dropped $600 on a pair of shoes ... then made a quick exit with an assist from some massive hired muscle.

Being 19, rich and famous ... doesn't suck.

The Kardashians need to seal their beesting lips, and if they won't a judge will seal them for the girls ... at least that's the goal in a new lawsuit against the brood.

Haven Beauty is outraged the klan has publicly bashed them. As we first reported, the Kardashians claim the company has falsely represented that Kim, Kourtney and Khloe are behind the makeup line.

Haven insists, in new legal docs, the girls are just trying to weasel out of the deal they made, so they're asking a judge for 2 things.

First ... an order prohibiting them from talking smack against the company.

Odell Beckham Jr. wasn't greeted by Xzibit at the garage doors, but he did get the "Pimp My Ride" guys to do an emergency transformation on his Benzo.

Lil Wayne's Young Money is more like LATE money to AMEX, which just sued the rap mogul for a fat bill that's more than 6 months late.

American Express filed a lawsuit Thursday against Weezy for the back amount of $86,396.75. According to the docs, obtained by TMZ, he's been in the red since December 2015.

AMEX is suing for the full amount, plus its legal fees.

The $80k is small potatoes next to Tunechi's more recent debts -- like the $2 mil a private jet company sued him for back in 2014.

What's the budget like when Jon Gruden and his wife go shopping on Rodeo Drive? Depends who you ask ...

Check out this funny moment when Gruden's wife, Cindy, told us she doesn't keep score when hittin' the shops in Bev Hills. Clearly, Jon does.

BTW, Gruden is reportedly the highest paid on-air personality at ESPN -- with one insider claiming he rakes in roughly $6 MILLION per year!!!

Cleveland Browns running back Isaiah Crowell is donating this season's first NFL game check to a Dallas police organization after facing intense backlash over an Instagram post ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Lenny Dykstra may need a prologue for his just released memoirs ... disclosing he did it all for nothing, because the feds want all the profits.

Uncle Sam claims the ex-MLB great still owes more than $150k in restitution stemming from his 2012 bankruptcy fraud criminal case ... this according to legal docs obtained by TMZ Sports. He has to pay restitution because he committed bankruptcy fraud, by laundering and concealing money in his case.

The government is demanding that Lenny's book publisher fork over all the money he makes off his 'House of Nails' memoir until they're square.

The autobiography -- which details his insane life on and off the field -- was released a couple weeks ago. He celebrated at a NYC strip club.

Matthew Morrison's refusing to pay his acting coach $182k ... claiming in a new lawsuit he never struck a ludicrous deal with the guy.

The former "Glee" star denies ever verbally agreeing to pay Peter Mattaliano 2.5% of his acting salary from any TV or movie roles. Matthew says Peter is demanding "this outrageous figure based upon a purported oral agreement" in May 2011.

Matthew denies ever agreeing to that deal, and says he actually did pay Peter generously in excess of what acting coaches are normally paid ... although he doesn't say a specific amount.

Some people give Mom flowers and jewelry, but Ne-Yo gives homes.

TMZ has learned the singer just handed over a $300k townhouse in Mableton, Georgia to his mother, Harriet Loraine Burts.

It's not the first crib he's gifted to dear ole mom. She already has a $550k mansion in nearby Alpharetta ... which Ne-Yo bought in 2012.

The Mableton home is smaller -- only 3 bedrooms compared to 6 in the Alpharetta pad -- but it's closer to Atlanta.

Ne-Yo's becoming ATL's mini-Donald Trump, as real estate goes anyway -- he dropped $1 mil last year for a downtown ATL condo for his baby mama and 2 kids.

Erin Andrews will haunt her hotel peeping Tom for the rest of his life ... after a judge ruled he's still on the hook for that $28 million, despite filing for bankruptcy.

TMZ broke the story ... Erin filed legal docs last month asking an Oregon bankruptcy judge to ensure Michael Barrett didn't get the civil court victory wiped out in his Chapter 7 case ... and the judge agreed.

Dana White is revealing why the $4 billion sale of the UFC isn't just great for his bottom line -- it's awesome for the fighters who also want to be Hollywood A-listers.

The UFC Prez came on "TMZ Live" Monday to break down the blockbuster deal with talent agency WME/IMG. Clearly, Dana made a tremendous business deal -- the league was originally purchased for a mere $2 million -- but he says UFC fighters will also reap huge benefits since WME/IMG is so powerful in movies and television.

Translation: Ronda Rousey's just the first of many crossover stars to come.