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Jax Taylor's relationship with his longtime publicist Lori Krebs didn't begin with a secret affair ... it grew out of a friendship strengthened by some of life's biggest challenges … TMZ has learned.

Sources close to the pair tell TMZ … Jax and Lori have grown significantly closer over the past several months while supporting each other through their respective divorces and the unique experience of raising children with autism. We're told those deeply personal experiences created a bond that eventually turned romantic.

Our sources also tell us Lori -- who has always maintained a substance-free lifestyle -- became an important source of support during Jax's recovery ... helping him as he worked to get his life back on track.

Brielle Biermann says the only sign of Kroy on her wedding day might just be her last name ... because she has no idea if he even plans to show up.

Photogs got Brielle at LAX on Tuesday ... and they asked her if both Kroy and her mom, Kim Zolciak, planned to be at her wedding despite their nasty divorce.

Check out the clip ... Brielle says she can't answer that question -- because she hasn't heard from Kroy in a while, and she's got no idea what he's got up his sleeve.

"Dancing with the Stars" pro Gleb Savchenko's ex-wife, Elena Samodanova, is firing back at his claim she abducted their daughters and moved them to China ... insisting Hong Kong is the girls' permanent home and accusing him of wrongfully keeping one of their daughters in California by canceling her return flight.

Elena tells TMZ ... "The statement from Mr. Savchenko's attorney misrepresents our family's reality. As Olivia's primary caregiver, I have raised her every day while Gleb worked full-time on DWTS. Today, Olivia thrives in Hong Kong. She attends a top school and is an elite ballroom dancer."

She continues ... "Gleb's actions directly jeopardize her future, education, and athletic progress. California lacks jurisdiction over our daughter. Hong Kong is Olivia's permanent home and legal residency. Ironically, Gleb himself holds a Permanent Resident card there. Olivia was scheduled to return to Hong Kong on June 5th, but her father wrongfully canceled her ticket without my permission. This is a wrongful international retention."

Brittany Cartwright is getting out of town after TMZ published photos of her estranged husband, Jax Taylor, getting cozy with the couple's publicist, Lori Krebs, who Brittany has since fired.

The 'Valley' star was spotted Tuesday boarding a jet out of Los Angeles with friend and costar Lala Kent ... the first time we've seen Brittany since the Jax-Lori photos came out.

We're told Brittany treated herself to a nail salon visit in Studio City before heading to the airport.

07/15/2026 2:26 PM PST -- Colin Dias denies all claims made by his ex-wife. In a statement to TMZ, Dr. Dias' attorney -- Robert Eisfelder -- says his client denies Lia Jones' allegations and claims her latest filing ignores a lengthy history between the former couple. The attorney says the court previously awarded Colin sole legal and physical custody of the couple's two minor children and contends the children have been "thriving" while in his care. Eisfelder claims Lia is seeking to modify the existing custody orders at a hearing scheduled for July 28.

"Married to Medicine: Los Angeles" star Lia Jones claims her ex-husband Colin Dias tried to hire a neighbor to murder her ... and now she's begging for court-ordered protection.

Lia beelined it to court Monday and filed a domestic violence restraining order against Colin, claiming a neighbor told her Colin asked them "what would it cost to get rid of [her]."

In the docs, obtained by TMZ, the reality TV star claims the neighbor told her Colin said he could get a "clean gun" to have her whacked. Lia claims Colin is "actively looking and recruiting to have it done."

It doesn't seem like Taylor Frankie Paul and Whitney Leavitt will be kissing and making up anytime soon ... because TFP says Whitney's her biggest hater.

Taylor commented on an Instagram post claiming Whitney had unfollowed her, and TFP says good riddance!

TFP blasts Whitney, saying ... "Let's be honest she's been waiting on my down fall since day one."

The "Love Island USA" villa is full of double standards ... at least according to one of the most recent contestants -- who felt she was on the receiving end of sexist attitudes.

Here's the deal ... Kenzie Annis -- who appeared on Season 8 of the hit show -- sat down with Alex Cooper on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast ... and they discussed her costars' reactions to her making out with Corbin while she was coupled up with Caleb, a revelation discovered by the group during the "Movie Night" episode where Islanders watch clips of themselves the audience has seen.

Kenzie was torched for stringing multiple men along ... but when the group found out a male contestant named Sincere Rhea was with two women, Sol and Melanie, at the same time -- and eventually Amora from Casa Amor -- they didn't attack him with nearly the same vigor.

PK Kemsley is accusing estranged wife Dorit Kemsley of letting their kid's passports expire ... claiming she knew he wanted to take them to Europe this summer but never renewed them before taking off on an extended European vacation herself.

According to new court docs obtained by TMZ, PK's attorney sent Dorit's lawyer a July 7 email alleging both kid's passports had expired despite Dorit allegedly knowing of PK's travel plans with the kids.

The email also claims Dorit traveled to Europe while the children stayed in Florida with her parents and their nanny. PK's attorney says he was never told the children's travel dates, how long they'd be away, what arrangements had been made for them, or when they'd be returning.

This week's Chix On Netflix is a real estate maven and a reality TV veteran. Can you guess who she is based on these clues:

"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" was her first stop, but she made her Netflix debut on "Buying Beverly Hills" alongside her stepdad, Mauricio.

She recently announced her pregnancy!

Alix Earle says fans are finally going to hear her side of the Alex Cooper drama ... because the influencer is opening up about their messy fallout on her upcoming Netflix reality series.

Earle tells TIME she wasn't comfortable discussing her former Unwell Network boss when filming "Earle Meets World" first began. "That was one of the things in the beginning they wanted me to talk about, and I really wasn't comfortable sharing."

But she says the situation soon became unavoidable. "Everything unfolded the way it did while we were filming," Earle says. "There was a serious struggle behind the scenes of emotions, and my family showed up for me."

The OG stars of "The Real Housewives of New York" think the women who replaced them on the Bravo series aren’t on their level ... and they’re ready for a ratings showdown ... TMZ has learned.

Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Kelly Bensimon, Ramona Singer, and Dorinda Medley are currently filming their new E! show, "The Golden Life ... and sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ they're working to avoid any run-ins with their "RHONY" replacements.

As TMZ first reported, E! was so impressed with the 'The Golden Life' episodes shot in Palm Beach, the network ordered additional episodes to be shot in the Hamptons and New York City. We were told "The Golden Life" is described as "light" and "fun."

Our sources say the OG cast doesn't want the new "RHONY" stars associated with them in any way ... and we're told there will be no guest appearances or crossovers between the two shows.

"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kelli Potter is close to having her wages seized over an unpaid six-figure debt.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a company named ARF Financial sued Kelli and her restaurant, Nana’s Chicken-N-Waffles, in 2025 ... she failed to respond to the suit, and a default judgment was entered against her in the amount of $217,301, which grows with interest every day. 

Kelli’s creditor is firing off subpoenas to various banks to see if the 'RHOA' star has any money in accounts to seize. 

Porsha Williams is firing back after Shamea Morton made a jaw-dropping claim about her mom on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," and Porsha's response takes their bitter feud to a whole new level.

The drama erupted after Shamea alleged during Sunday's episode that Porsha's mom tried to sleep with Shamea's dad years ago.

After watching the episode, Porsha took to X Monday, saying she was shocked people were discussing her mom and even bringing up her daughter over what she called "a lie."

"Vanderpump Rules" alum Jax Taylor was spotted out in May with his estranged wife Brittany Cartwright's longtime publicist Lori Krebs ... months before their cozy Mexico pool pics surfaced ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained a photo of the duo at a Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill in Boca Raton on May 15 ... about two months before they were spotted in the pool at a Mexican resort.

Folks who were there tell us Jax and Lori were very low-key and drinking soda as they bellied up to the bar on a Friday night.

We're also told the pair seemingly did not want to be recognized.

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are being sued by someone claiming to be a former assistant who says a simple stop at the couple's house ended with their guard dog sinking its teeth into his leg.

According to a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, a man named Cole Gill is suing the former 'Hills' stars ... claiming he was viciously attacked by the couple's Dutch Shepherd, Ego, after stopping by their Carpinteria, CA home to pick up a credit card and run errands they had assigned him.

Gill says the attack happened on November 17, 2025, when he lawfully entered the property at Spencer and Heidi's request. He claims the dog bit into his right thigh ... leaving puncture wounds and other injuries that resulted in permanent scarring and emotional trauma.

Milania Giudice smacked someone in the head before she was arrested for assault ... at least according to prosecutors in New Jersey.

The reality TV star and daughter of Teresa and Joe Giudice appeared in court Tuesday with her attorney via Zoom ... entering a not guilty plea in her assault case. Page Six was first to report.

Prosecutors laid out some of the allegations against Milania ... claiming she struck an alleged victim -- identified only as "L.R." -- in the head with her fist ... causing redness to the middle of the forehead during a domestic dispute.