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Steph Curry has been wearing all sorts of kicks after he broke up with Under Armour -- and he's now auctioning off more than 70 pairs (some game-worn) ... including the Kobe Bryant 6 Protro he wore the day after his sneaker free agency announcement.

TMZ Sports has learned the Golden State Warriors superstar is teaming up with Sotheby's to part with shoes from across his 17-year NBA career ... and several pairs stand out.

Steph's Kobe "Mambacita" kicks he wore after he revealed he was splitting with Under Armour after 12 years are part of the batch.

Late pop star Aaron Carter’s mom Jane Schenck's fight with his ex-fiancée Melanie Martin over his estate was shut down in court, TMZ has learned. 

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge denied Jane’s effort to block the estate from closing ... finding the estate was insolvent and ordering the distribution of its non-cash assets to Melanie. 

Jane believed the trustee in charge had undervalued the value of Aaron’s royalties. She also alleged Melanie had made “illegal withdrawals” from Aaron’s accounts totaling $24,530. 

Caitlyn Jenner has filed a hefty creditor's claim against the estate of her late friend and former manager, Sophia Hutchins -- alleging she's owed nearly half a million dollars.

According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Jenner claims Hutchins racked up $439,095.88 in unpaid expenses before her death, including credit card charges, cash advances, shopping, and her portion of some shared legal fees.

The docs detail where the money allegedly went, including spending at companies like Shopify, eBay, 1stdibs, and other online retailers.

Paris Jackson’s little brother, Blanket "Bigi" Jackson, and his lawyer Justin Gold were apparently unsuccessful in their attempt to resolve her bitter battle with their late father’s estate ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ ... Michael’s estate executors, John Branca and John McClain, called out Paris for backing out of a deal they say was recently reached between the executors and Jackson's children.

Paris has been fighting the executors over certain payments made by the estate to third-party law firms that she felt were excessive, and has been pushing for a better process in court for approval of such payments. The estate countered that the payments were standard for the industry, and pointed out they have earned the estate billions of dollars.

Sia will be cutting a hefty check to her estranged husband Dan Bernad ... and it’s all for child support, paid on the first of each month like clockwork.

TMZ’s obtained docs showing Sia agreed to fork over $42,500 a month in child support to Dan Bernad starting April 1, 2026.

The custody split is locked in too -- with the couple sharing legal custody and splitting up holidays ... Hanukkah and Father’s Day are going Dan’s way, while Sia keeps Christmas, Easter, and Mother’s Day.

As we told you, the two have been going through a messy divorce and custody fight over their son, Somersault -- with Sia repped by disso queen Laura Wasser. 

The demand for tickets to the NCAA championship game is soaring through the roof ... and TMZ Sports has learned that one fan even dropped over $17,000 for a single seat to watch the UConn Huskies and Michigan Wolverines duke it out in person.

We're told the ticket sold via the popular ticket buying and selling platform, SeatGeek ... a massive price to witness the action Monday night at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

That single ticket was $17,022.96 ... and Max Meyer, SeatGeeks' Senior Content Analyst, told us the demand is up by 20% compared to last year's NCAA title game.

Kanye West hit all the right notes during his two shows in Los Angeles over the weekend, raking in a whopping $33 million as he wages a major comeback after his career was sidelined by his passion for Nazis, according to a new report.    

Bloomberg says Ye snagged more than $18 million in ticket sales during his Friday concert alone, making it one of the highest-grossing single shows in the history of live music.

The news outlet also pointed out Ye still has die-hard fans rushing to buy his new record, "Bully," which is on track to become one of the best-selling albums in its opening week.

But Bloomberg cautioned Ye's two sold-out L.A. gigs could just be an aberration considering all of his issues involving antisemitism dating back to 2022.   

TikTok star Marquay The Goat's died from an enlarged heart ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tells us the autopsy for Marquay Collins -- the social media personality's real name -- was completed recently ... with the manner of death ruled natural, and the cause due to an enlarged heart.

As we previously reported ... a rep for the the Muscogee County Coroner initially told us Marquay's tragic death was believed to be linked to a serious car accident he was involved in just a few weeks earlier.

Blac Chyna's firing back at her ex-boyfriend, Twin Hector -- who is suing her for allegedly assaulting him multiple times during their relationship -- claiming he beat her up all the time too.

The rapper filed a cross-complaint last week against Twin Hector in response to his 2024 lawsuit ... claiming she only hit him during one alleged incident where Hector's eye swelled up to protect herself after she says he struck her in both the lower and upper body.

Chyna's lawyers say any contact he sustained during the incident was "a direct, necessary, and proportionate act of self-defense performed solely to prevent further injury to herself."

Michael Madsen's kids are battling his ex-wife, Jeannine Bisignano Madsen, for control over his estate ... asking the court not to put her in charge of the estate for any reason.

Four of Madsen's children -- Max, Christian, Calvin and Luke Madsen -- filed documents earlier this week opposing Jeannine's appointment as a special administrator ... a role she says she wants in order to collect on $5 million Michael allegedly owed her.

Basically, Jeannine is citing her divorce judgment ... which she says states she's entitled to a percentage of payments Michael received for films he made while they were together -- including the cult classic "Reservoir Dogs."

The Texas judge going viral for being super rude to an IT worker looks like he was deep in the red last year ... he reportedly filed for bankruptcy and listed over $75K in debt, TMZ has confirmed.

Judge Nathan J. Milliron -- who sits on the bench of the Texas 215th District Court -- filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in May 2025 in Texas ... according to KPRC 2 in Houston.

Chapter 13 means Milliron is planning to pay back his creditors, and just wants to set up a payment plan with the court.

Stephen Dorff is unloading his insane Tennessee compound ... and we're taking you inside for one wild tour.

This place is NUTS. Just look at the pics ... there's an entire outdoor wellness retreat with a hot tub, sauna, and cold plunge; a barn that was renovated into a gorgeous, state-of-the-art gym; some of the biggest bedrooms we've ever seen; and not one, but 2 whole ponds.

We're told the 3-bed, 3-bath, 3,693 sq ft. country hideout sits among rolling pastures and gigantic hardwoods -- the perfect scene to recharge after a long day. Not to mention, there's also a dreamy pool to lounge beside while sipping your favorite local whiskey.

The Texas judge going viral for all the wrong reasons has even more problems ... he's facing fines for missed filings with the Texas Ethics Commission.

Judge Nathan J. Milliron -- who sits on the bench of the Texas 215th District Court -- is listed as delinquent on two separate required filings with the Texas Ethics Commission ... according to KPRC 2 in Houston.

Milliron reportedly failed to submit campaign finance and personal financial disclosure reports ... and he's facing a $1,500 in fines as a result.

The drama-filled home from the hit Bravo show "Summer House" has hit the market and gone up for sale with a whopping $5.6M price tag ... amid the off-screen scandal between the cast.

The Sag Harbour estate went up for sale after being featured on the iconic show for the past 4 years, when the home was introduced in Season 6 -- being the most recently used home to host the wild summer bashes.

The dazzling property -- set on more than 4 acres -- boasts over 8,700 square feet with 7 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms, serving up the same luxe backdrop fans have watched play out on screen.

Actress Taryn Manning was facing legal issues in court weeks before her epic fight with her on-again, off-again girlfriend, Holly Hartman, TMZ has learned. 

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, the "8 Mile" actress was sued by a company named PDS Adjustment for breach of contract in January 2026. 

Per an agreement between the parties, Taryn was allegedly supposed to pay the company 20% of any payment she received from her insurance company over water loss at her $1.3 million mansion in Palm Springs, California. 

Johnny Depp's band Hollywood Vampires is being dragged in federal court in Texas over a concert they canceled in Europe ... but they're fighting the suit, and calling for it to be tossed out of court.

A concert promoter in Bratislava, Slovakia, is suing Hollywood Vampires ... alleging Depp, Alice Cooper and Joe Perry bailed on a July 2023 concert despite being paid around $277K in advance and never returning the money ... according to a lawsuit obtained by TMZ.

But, in new legal docs, Hollywood Vampires is firing back ... claiming the lawsuit should be dismissed due to a lack of personal jurisdiction. In other words, the band says the concert promoter didn't establish that the federal court in Texas had the power to deal with the case.