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Jessi Draper and Jordan Ngatikaura's split comes with a wild real estate twist ... 'cause TMZ has learned they bought a brand new home just months before everything fell apart.

According to real estate records, obtained by TMZ, "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" stars purchased a home in Lehi, Utah in November 2025 ... only for Jordan to file for divorce a few months later.

The luxury property, which costs more than $2 million, boasts six bedrooms, multiple bathrooms and nearly 7,000 square feet of high-end living space on over half an acre.

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Pinky Cole is pleading with a judge to allow her to file financial paperwork under seal in her ongoing bankruptcy case ... fearing it will spread around the internet, TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ ... Pinky -- who calls herself a “celebrity” best known for creating the Slutty Vegan restaurant chain -- said her Chapter 11 filings have already been used by content creators and written about by media outlets, including TMZ.

The man who lost his lawsuit against Kim Kardashian -- after he said her misidentification caused him emotional distress -- is begging a judge not to force him to pay the billionaire’s legal bills ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Ivan Cantu -- who was shut down in his battle with Kim over an Instagram post she made -- is fighting her request that he pay the legal fees she racked up fighting him in court.

Ivan sued Kim after she made a post on social media about a man with the same name who was convicted of murder and was sitting on death row. Kardashian was pushing for the man's execution to be put on pause.

Jennie Garth is getting real about life after "Beverly Hills, 90210" ... and the money mistakes she still regrets.

On Dax Shepard’s "Armchair Expert," Jennie admitted she never really thought about finances back in the day -- cash was flowing in, she was spending, and she figured it would just keep coming ... until it didn’t.

When the show ended, reality hit hard -- Jennie says it was a serious adjustment once the paychecks stopped rolling in.

Watch the video ... she says it got worse -- she revealed her business manager basically scared her into selling the home and ranch she’d just bought for her kids ... a move she made, and now deeply regrets.

Blake Lively does NOT want the jury to know she's rolling in dough ... so she wants ANY info about her or her hubby's wealth barred from the trial.

Blake filed legal docs just weeks before her case against Justin Baldoni goes to trial, asking the judge to bar all evidence about her and Ryan Reynolds' "net worth and financial status."

As we reported, Blake claims she's lost $161 million as a result of Baldoni's smear campaign. What's interesting ... the judge threw out her defamation claim, so it's unclear if that amount is even relevant. Nonetheless, she's still allowed to present her claim that Justin retaliated against her after she blew the whistle and claimed the "It Ends with Us" set was a hostile work environment.

President Trump's $10 billion legal battle with the Wall Street Journal -- over its reporting on his alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein -- just took a major hit, with a judge throwing it out of court ... for now.

In Monday morning's dismissal, the federal judge said Trump's defamation lawsuit failed to plausibly allege WSJ reported with "actual malice" or reckless disregard for the truth when it published a story claiming Trump wrote a racy letter celebrating Epstein's 50th birthday.

The letter, allegedly handwritten by Trump and framed in the image of a naked woman, included a creepy convo between Trump and Epstein, and Trump's closing line ... "A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy birthday -- and may every day be another wonderful secret."

As Eric Swalwell's political career continues to crumble at lightning-fast speed ... a big-time benefactor has pretty much told him to go to hell.

Billionaire Stephen Cloobeck went scorched earth in an interview with the California Post, saying he's booted the embattled Swalwell from his Beverly Hills mansion ... and he's looking to recoup $1 million he forked over for the politician's now-defunct gubernatorial run.

The backlash comes on the heels of the Democratic Congressman from California being accused by multiple women -- some who worked for him -- of sexual assault and other alleged sexual misconduct. Swalwell has denied any wrongdoing ... but is now the target of a criminal probe.

Swalwell has been staying at the mansion as a guest ... it's where he filmed his video denial prior to dropping out of the race for California governor over the weekend. We're told Swalwell had been staying there for a few days before he was kicked out Sunday morning.

Jason Oppenheim says he's not sold on driving another Rolls-Royce down Sunset ... he's considering something more low-key after his last one was stolen.

We caught up with the reality star and real estate mogul outside the Selling Sunset office on Friday ... and we had to ask for an update on the theft which took place last month in the business' lot.

Oppenheim says the cops haven't made a ton of progress yet ... but they're on the case -- and he hopes to get the car back eventually.

Ice Spice totally wigged out when she refused to ante up $20,000 for more than two dozen custom wigs she ordered from a company -- at least according to a lawsuit from the wig company -- and now the rapper is now facing a deposition in the case.

According to new court docs, obtained by TMZ, Spice is set to be deposed as a defendant in a lawsuit brought by Thee Bella Brand, which is owned by Gabrielle Alexis.

The legal drama started in 2025 when Spice was first slapped with the suit for allegedly reneging on a discounted $20,000 deal for the 25 custom-made wigs.

The docs say Spice signed a contract for Alexis to create the one-of-a-kind wigs, but Thee Bella Brand claims Spice didn't make good on her promise to pay or take delivery of the wigs ... and then went on to tarnish the reputation of Alexis and her wigs on social media when things went awry between them.

Devastating news -- acclaimed animator and producer Gary Goldman has been battling dementia for the past year, with his condition worsening ... and now a GoFundMe has been launched to help his wife cover the growing costs.

The GFM page -- started by family friend Mary Busacca -- lays out the heartbreaking reality ... the man who helped bring storybook dreams to life with films like "The Secret of NIMH", "An American Tail", "The Land Before Time" and "All Dogs Go to Heaven" is now losing his own memories.

Mary says it began with confusion while Gary was working in his home office -- his thoughts blurring, memory fading -- before doctors confirmed early-onset dementia.

She describes it as a cruel twist for someone who built entire worlds through storytelling ... now struggling to hold onto his own.

Justin Bieber just sent last-minute Coachella ticket prices surging into the thousands of dollars -- and all it took was a few last-minute TikToks of him rehearsing to spark total chaos!

Leaked clips of JB running through classics like "Sorry," "One Less Lonely Girl" and "Boyfriend" got fans spiraling, 'cause it wasn't the "Swag" set they were bracing for ... it's set to be a full nostalgia takeover, which has fans scrambling for tickets.

Sources also tell TMZ he’s been out there sound-checking all his throwback hits -- basically pulling an "Eras Tour"-style pivot à la Taylor Swift, and going all-in on the classics.

Beloved bald eagles Jackie and Shadow -- who've called Big Bear Lake, California their home for years -- are now forced to potentially relocate due to developers inhabiting a shoreline near their nest, TMZ has learned.

A rep for Friends of Big Bear Valley tells TMZ … "We are working hard to raise $10 million dollars to purchase land near to Jackie and Shadow's nest currently earmarked for luxury development. Right now we are at nearly 20% of our goal."

FOBBV runs a 24/7 live stream that sits atop a tall tree in Big Bear -- about two hours east of L.A. -- which monitors Jackie and Shadow's daily shenanigans, and even captures heartfelt moments like when the feathered couple welcomes new eggs and raises their babies. Here's the sitch ...

Charlie Sheen’s old "Two and a Half Men" dressing room on wheels is hitting the auction block .... so start checking your bank balance!

The blue RV, a 1998 Prevost Marathon XL, was custom-ordered by Charlie himself and stayed in his orbit until 2021 ... when musician Tim Montana scooped it up, turned it into a six-bunk setup and took it on tour with his band.

It’s not just a celeb relic -- the thing’s loaded. We’re talking a power-adjustable captain’s chair, backup cam, ductless AC, full galley, kitchen essentials ... the works.

'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Denise Richards will not have her paychecks seized over her estranged husband Aaron Phypers’ massive debt … TMZ has learned a judge denied one of his creditors' efforts to get their hands on her money to satisfy the debt.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, a L.A. judge denied a request by a debt collector company, Creditors Adjustment Bureau, to go after Denise’s money.

The debt collector sued Aaron in 2022 over an unpaid loan. Two years later, the judge granted Creditors Adjustment a default judgment totaling $228,000.

Dayton James Webber -- the quadruple amputee accused of fatally shooting another man in his car last month -- apparently got pretty wild with friends when he wasn't training for his next professional cornhole tournament.

Jaw-dropping video obtained by TMZ shows Webber doing a headstand against a wall and seemingly snorting something off a dollar bill held by another person off-camera ... and then eagerly moves over to an open window, lifts a semiautomatic rifle and fires into the night. It's all in the clip -- check it out for yourself.

The wild video was recorded in July last year in La Plata, Maryland ... where he's from.

Actor T.K. Carter was involved in a bitter fight over his late wife’s estate at the time of his death -- and now it appears his mom will try to take over the battle ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, T.K.’s mom, Lois Gaston, filed to take over control of the late actor’s estate.

T.K. died on January 9, 2026, at the age of 69. Lois explained that she is unsure the value of her son’s estate since there is an ongoing battle over T.K.’s wife’s estate.