'Golden Bachelor' Star Mel Owens Coughs Up $1 Million to Ex-Wife Owed in Divorce
'Golden Bachelor' star Mel Owens paid off the nearly $1 million he owed his ex-wife, Fabiana Owens, under their divorce settlement ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, it looks like the reality star has officially resolved the 7-figure debt he owed Fabiana in their December 2024 divorce settlement.
The divorce turned ugly in late 2025, when Fabiana told the court Mel had yet to pay the money owed to her, despite him being on "The Golden Bachelor." She asked for Mel’s 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2,768-square-foot home to be sold off to come up with the cash if he didn’t cough up the dough.
Eric Dane Ex-GF Priya Jain Donates $10K to GoFundMe
Eric Dane's ex-girlfriend Priya Jain has donated $10,000 to his GoFundMe following his death last week.
Priya and Eric dated for about a year after first being linked in November 2024 ... and her quiet donation comes as Hollywood pals and fans alike continue to dump money into the fundraising page, which is meant to support his two teenage daughters after he lost his life to ALS.
We've had an eye on the GoFundMe ... and it is nearing a half a mill in donations ... including from major Hollywood names such as Hailey Bieber and "Euphoria" creator Sam Levinson -- who dropped $20K each. Other sizeable contributions have come from Gwyneth Paltrow's husband, Brad Falchuk, and Lala Kent's ex, producer Randall Emmett, who threw in $10K each. Madonna's longtime manager Guy Oseary and Disney President Dana Walden also gave $5K each.
As we told you, 53-year-old Eric died last Thursday after being diagnosed with ALS in spring 2025. He is survived by his once-estranged wife Rebecca Gayheart and his two daughters, Billie and Georgia.
The "Grey's Anatomy" star has been open about his experiences with the progressive neurodegenerative disease and used his platform to advocate for further ALS research, as there's no known cure.
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When you think of legendary rock guitarists, Eddie Van Halen immediately pops into your mind ... and so do his equally famous Kramer Guitars -- and one of them can now be all yours ... but only if you have some very deep pockets!
That's right ... the late music virtuoso's striped 1985 Kramer studio guitar is hitting the auction block on GottaHaveRockAndRoll.com starting today, through March 13.
And the piece of guitar history is expected to fetch between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000, with a starting bid of $700,000.
Savannah Guthrie & Family Offering $1 Million Reward For Mom Nancy
Savannah Guthrie and her family are offering a hefty reward for their missing mom, Nancy .... as part of a new plea for information.
The "Today" host posted a new video on social media stating, “Someone knows how to find our mom and bring her home.”
Savannah then admits a gut-wrenching reality ... telling fans she and her family members know Nancy may have already passed away and "gone home to the Lord that she loves."
Tyra Banks Seeking $50,000 in Court ... Over ‘Celebrity Shakedown’
Tyra Banks is embroiled in a nasty court battle over her Ice Cream company -- claiming a landlord is attempting a “celebrity shakedown."
In court docs, Tyra, who is battling with a Washington D.C. landlord over a scrapped plan to open an ice cream shop ... is now seeking more than $50,000 in sanctions from the landlord who tried to drag her to court.
Tyra said the landlord knows she lives in Australia and has no real ties to America or D.C., where the lawsuit was filed. She said her move to the land Down Under was well-publicized, and the landlord should have been aware.
Nick Reiner No Longer Receiving Family Financial Support in Murder Defense
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Nick Reiner is on his own as he faces murder charges ... because TMZ has learned his siblings are no longer footing the bill for his defense.
Sources connected to Romy and Jake Reiner with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Nick's brother and sister have no plan to pay for a private criminal defense lawyer.
As we reported, Romy and Jake hired prominent criminal defense lawyer Alan Jackson shortly after the murders, but Jackson withdrew from the case because of an undisclosed disagreement.
Eric Dane 'GoFundMe' Critics Clueless About Reality
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Eric Dane's GoFundMe is being questioned by some cynics ... but its purpose is more than needed, TMZ is told.
Here's the deal ... the beloved "Grey's Anatomy" star died last week at the age of 53 ... and shortly after, a GoFundMe began to benefit his two teenage daughters. But, as happened when James Van Der Beek passed -- some questioned why a Hollywood actor would need the cash.
A source close to the family tells TMZ … Eric faced substantial medical bills during his battle with ALS -- and the fund was started by friends to help his children … no one has to donate. So far, more than $355K has been raised.
Diddy & Son King Combs Settle Lawsuit Over $53k in Unpaid Legal Fees
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Diddy and his son Christian "King" Combs have been battling everybody, including one of their own law firms ... but according to new court documents, the firm and Diddy recently settled the beef.
Here's the deal ... court papers, obtained by TMZ, show that the law firm Summa LLP claimed the father-son rappers failed to pay multiple invoices for over 100 attorney hours and 90 paralegal hours worked since March 2025.
Summa said Diddy and King owed at least $53,688.35 in legal fees ... and at least some of those fees were connected to King's sexual assault suit brought by Grace O'Marcaigh.
Hailey Bieber $20K Donation To Eric Dane's GoFundMe As Hollywood Rallies
Hollywood continues to rally around Eric Dane's family in a major way following his death and Hailey Bieber just made one of the biggest moves.
The model and beauty mogul quietly dropped $20K into a GoFundMe set up to support Dane's loved ones following his death after a battle with ALS.
Hailey isn't the only high-profile name stepping up financially. Gwyneth Paltrow's husband, Brad Falchuk, donated $10K. Madonna's longtime manager Guy Oseary contributed $5K, while Disney president Dana Walden also gave $5K. Producer Randall Emmett, known for his past relationship with Lala Kent, matched Falchuk with a $10K donation.
Ex-UM Booster Nevin Shapiro Blasts NCAA ... Should've Paid Players Long Ago!
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Ex-Univ. of Miami booster Nevin Shapiro says he told the "idiots" at the NCAA to pay players a decade and a half ago ... and while he's pleased the day has finally come, he tells TMZ Sports it was long overdue!
Of course, Shapiro was at the center of a big NCAA scandal involving the Hurricanes football program, where he allegedly provided cash, gifts, and parties to players, and he was widely ridiculed.
Fast forward to today ... with an NIL policy that now allows athletes to be paid for their name, image, and likeness, we asked Shapiro if he'd consider working with college athletes once again.
Eric Dane GoFundMe Surpasses $200k!!!
Eric Dane's fans and friends have reacted to his death with a massive outpouring of support in the form of thousands of dollars for his family.
A GoFundMe set up to support his widow Rebecca Gayheart and their two daughters -- Billie and Georgina, who are both teenagers -- has raked in more than $200K at the time of publishing ... and is continuing to climb.
The GoFundMe has a stated goal of $250K ... which it seems well on its way to eclipsing.
Miss J Alexander GoFundMe Launched For Medical Costs
Miss J Alexander’s health battle has been devastating to watch -- especially after opening up in the new "America’s Next Top Model" doc -- and now he needs public support to help cover the crushing cost of recovery.
Miss J’s close friend and talent manager, Steven Grossman, has launched a GoFundMe to help pay for ongoing treatment, specialized care, rehab services, and daily living support -- all stemming from the debilitating stroke Miss J suffered back in 2022.
Fans got a glimpse of Miss J's struggle in "Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model" ... but the GoFundMe reveals just how serious it was -- Miss J spent five months in a coma and woke up unable to walk or speak.
Eric Dane Tragic Passing Inspires Good Deeds ... ALS Org Sees Donations Skyrocket!!!
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Eric Dane's death is spurring people to action ... encouraging many to support researchers looking to cure ALS.
A spokesperson for the ALS Association -- a leader in the fight against the vicious disease -- tells TMZ ... the website's seen a 100% rise in website traffic since Dane passed away yesterday, as well as a 200% rise in donations.
We're told many of the donations are for small amounts ... coming from new donors around the country.
'RHOBH' Alum Brandi Glanville Reports Email, Credit Card Hack to FBI!!!
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'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' alum Brandi Glanville says she's dealing with a hacker making her life hell who's demanding thousands in bitcoin -- and now she’s reached out to the FBI for help ... TMZ has learned.
We've learned a rep for Brandi filed two reports with the Internet Crime Complaint Center, a division of the FBI that deals with criminal activity on the internet.
According to the complaint, the reality star claimed her doctor, Dr. Ariel Ourian, received a text from a phone number with a Michigan area code, which read “Hey Dr. Ourian, it’s Brandi Glanville! Hope you dont mine me messaging you, but two weeks out and I feel sooo much better! I was sooo nervous prior to the procedure! You have been like an answer to my prayers! Can't thank you enough! Hi!”
Michael Rubin Hidden Cam Busted Housekeeper ... Allegedly Stole $130K!!!
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The Michael Rubin staffer arrested at his Hollywood Hills mansion is one of his housekeepers, and she'd allegedly been skimming tons of cash out of his safe ... TMZ Sports has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell us the woman was taking the money out of a safe at the home of the Fanatics CEO for nearly a year. At some point, Rubin noticed cash was going missing, and we're told his 24/7 security team installed a hidden camera inside the safe.
Our sources say she dipped her hand in the cookie jar again Wednesday morning -- allegedly grabbing $20,000 -- and once they had her on camera, someone called LAPD. Officers responded and immediately arrested her on the spot for grand theft.
Bill Cosby Court Demands Records of Any Transfers to Wife
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Bill Cosby is being forced to answer questions about whether he transferred property to his wife, Camille Cosby, amid his ongoing legal troubles ... TMZ has learned.
Following a hearing this week, Cosby was ordered to turn over financial records showing his and his wife’s net worth within the last two years, as part of the lawsuit brought by one of his rape accusers, Donna Motsinger.
The comedian was instructed to produce records showing his bank statements, retirement accounts and other financial accounts from December 2024 to December 2025.
The judge said Cosby will also have to produce any documents showing the "transfer of any property from him to his wife, or his family or any business, trust and company in which he, his wife, or family has an ownership in the past 12 years.”