Relationships

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Taylor Frankie Paul is stepping in as the next 'Bachelorette' ... and a sex expert says she shouldn’t skip the "Fantasy Suites," but instead use the private time to her advantage.

TFP's debut on this season of ''The Bachelorette'' is on the horizon, and the biggest discussion has been how she will approach the overnight-date rooms, due to her Mormon faith ... but, sex expert Shan Boodram tells us Taylor shouldn't steer clear of the intimate time. Boodram says she should go with every partner -- but she doesn't need to "go all the way."

Check the clip ... Boodram -- Chief Intimacy Officer at Arya, an AI intimacy concierge for couples -- tells us going to the infamous boom-boom room can be a great opportunity for Taylor to really get to know the men she's narrowing down in her search for love.

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Kandi Burruss and her ex-husband, Todd Tucker, have settled their divorce after months of bitter back and forth ... TMZ has learned.

Kandi and Todd informed the court of their deal on March 11, explaining they hashed out a full and final settlement ... this according to court docs, obtained by TMZ.

The court ordered Kandi and Todd to submit their settlement paperwork -- which covers child support and includes a parenting plan -- by next week.

There's a whole lot of legal drama in Dwight Howard's life these days ... we've learned the former NBA superstar is being sued for emotional distress and unpaid wages by someone claiming to be a former assistant ... in the midst of recently filing for divorce from his estranged wife, Amber Howard.

Us Weekly was first to break the news.

Here's the deets -- Terrence Hudson says he worked for the former NBA pro and Amber as a home security guard, domestic manager, and Dwight's personal assistant, from June 25, 2025 to October 8, 2025 ... this according to court documents obtained by TMZ.

Terrence says in the docs -- filed in December 2025 -- he agreed to $2,000 per week in pay, but claims he only received "inconsistent payments totaling $8,137.54" throughout his employment.

Dwight Howard called the cops on his wife, Amber Howard, claiming she took off with several of his prized personal belongings ... including jewelry, his wedding ring, and even his phone.

In new 911 audio -- obtained by TMZ -- Howard is heard telling a dispatcher about an apparent theft at his Georgia mansion ... saying a "female" left the home with the items "in a gray Camaro."

Howard told the dispatcher he was no longer at the house because he had to leave to pick up his child.

Tom Brady doesn't have to worry about the so-called "bro code" when it comes to hooking up with Yael Cohen Braun, the ex-wife of one Scooter Braun ... TMZ has learned.

A source connected to all of the involved parties tells us ... Scooter has no issue with the news Tom and Yael got cozy at a recent Hollywood bash -- and eventually left together -- even though Scooter and Tom have become pretty good friends.

We're told Scooter's totally "unbothered" and considers Tom a good guy.

Things got so intense during the "Love Is Blind" reunion that Amber Morrison stormed off set after ex Jordan Faeth ripped into her. Now she's firing back ... and she brought receipts!

ICYMI, the former couple -- who tied the knot on the popular Netflix reality show -- got into a massive argument during the reunion that aired Wednesday night.

Jordan accused Amber of getting blackout drunk at his buddy's wedding ... after she allegedly showed up late and "missed the whole ceremony."

But she swears there's more to the story than that ... and has the texts to prove it!

After the reunion aired, Amber posted since-deleted screenshots of her exchange with her ex ... and it seems like she had a real reason for being late.

During the reunion, Jordan had slammed her for allegedly getting "blacked out in the first 30 minutes" of the wedding.

But Amber dropped receipts on her Instagram story ... saying she wasn't the only one hitting the sauce pretty hard that day.

But Jordan's accusations weren't even Amber's breaking point during the reunion ... she walked off set because she felt he bailed on her daughter, Emma.

Tom Brady might be looking to score a touchdown in the dating department ... 'cause he was spotted getting close with Scooter Braun’s ex-wife at NFL star Tony Gonzalez's birthday bash in Los Angeles recently.

An insider tells Page Six the 48-year-old NFL commentator and Yael Cohen Braun, 39, were "huddled up at the bar together" and left the party together. The party was reportedly at Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos' pad -- Tony is Lauren's ex, and they welcomed a kid together in 2001. A source at the party confirmed to TMZ that Tom and Yael were hanging out and getting close at the event.

TMZ has reached out for comment ... so far, no word back.

As you know, Tom has been flying solo since his 2022 divorce from supermodel Gisele Bündchen, though he was linked to model Irina Shayk for several months beginning in 2023. Yael and Scooter split in 2021 and finalized their divorce in 2022.

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner are firing back at Ray J's accusation that they planned to release the infamous sex tape ... denying it all under oath.

According to new documents reviewed by TMZ ... Kim and Kris both filed declarations addressing old rumors about the sex tape being a "staged event" -- with both calling the charge a straight-up lie.

Kim says, "[Ray J's] claim that I had a plan with my mother and others to release a sex tape, defraud the public, and file a 'fake' lawsuit against the porn company that released it to 'create buzz' is a lie.”

David "Heavy D" Sparks -- one of the stars of "Diesel Brothers" -- is going through a divorce ... TMZ has learned.

David's wife, Ashley Sparks, beelined it to court Tuesday in Utah and filed to end her marriage to David. The reason for the split is unclear.

The divorce filing comes a little over 5 months after David was arrested in October 2025 on a bench warrant that stemmed from an alleged failure to pay fees owed in connection with a lawsuit.

Luka Doncic and Madelyn Cline can officially be crossed off the rumored couples list ... 'cause TMZ has learned there's absolutely nothing going on between them.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... they're not dating, and to take it a step further, they've never even met each other.

The speculation started after fans noticed the NBA superstar and the "Outer Banks" actress followed each other on Instagram, sparking romance rumors amid Luka’s recent split from Anamaria Goltes.

JFK Jr. and Daryl Hannah's relationship isn't the focus of 'Love Story,' but it's on full display in these vintage pics -- never publicly seen before -- of the former couple enjoying an intimate camping trip.

Check out the photos of John-John and Daryl taking in the great outdoors sometime in the late '80s or early '90s. We're told their journey, somewhere in upstate NY, was a romantic getaway ... just the 2 of them.

There are several shots of the pair up close, posing lovingly as they gaze at each other. In other pics, we see them hanging out in a stream, and another where JFK Jr. appears to be cooling off by dipping his head in the water ... but you'll probably focus more on his wardrobe -- nothing but his undies.

Boxer briefs ... if you were curious.

Katy Perry may be grown, but she seems to be living her teenage dream with Justin Trudeau.

The pop star took to Instagram to show off the things in her life that are most important to her, and Justin made the list … twice!

KP included a sweet selfie with the former Canadian Prime Minister in a new carousel, which she captioned … “You are the treasure you seek.”

In the new pic, she’s resting her head on Justin’s cheek while smiling down at the camera.

She also posted a cute shot of JT holding a pipe-cleaner wand in front of his face.

Amanda Bynes had a big afternoon out with her boyfriend Zachary Khan ... shopping great deals at Goodwill and pounding energy drinks!

The former child star stepped out in Los Angeles Tuesday with her man ... donning an all-white ensemble and sporting long, bleach blonde hair.

Bynes, who is pursuing a career as a manicurist after leaving acting in the rearview, showed off some bright pink acrylic nails ... clearly committed to her new craft.

Spare a thought for Sterling K. Brown’s wife Ryan Michelle Bathe -- who had to sit through her husband absolutely fanboying over Michelle Obama for the second time ... with the former First Lady sitting right there!

Sterling and Ryan were on Michelle and Craig Robinson’s "IMO podcast" when he launched into the story of boldly asking Michelle for a hug years ago at an event while filming "Army Wives" -- and honestly, the whole thing sounded more like a spiritual awakening rather than a casual greeting

According to Sterling, Michelle fully "locked into him" during the hug while he squeezed so hard his guns fully popped out -- an experience that made him feel totally "loved and seen."

Kylie Jenner opened up like never before in a new interview with Vanity Fair ... and even gave some rare insight into her relationship with Timothée Chalamet!

In case you wanted to know how the makeup mogul and actor spend their time together ... they enjoy a night in playing poker at Kylie's sprawling Hidden Hills estate. She raved about her self-hosted poker nights with Timothée and his pals, saying she prefers playing with people who bet big.

Kylie also reportedly got "flustered" in a "charming" way when Vanity Fair brought up the "Dune" star shouting her out in his speech after winning the Critics' Choice Award for best actor for his leading role in "Marty Supreme." When asked if the PDA was "fun," she "blushed" and answered ... "Of course."

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Kandi Burruss and her estranged husband, Todd Tucker’s business was ordered to cough up $140,000 to their former landlord based on a settlement they reached over the debt ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, the former couple’s company, Burruss Tucker Restaurant Group, settled claims over the lease and agreed to pay the landlord $140,509.10 for rent and remediation costs for their restaurant, Blaze Steak & Seafood.

Kandi and Todd’s business had been battling the landlord in court for over a year. The landlord initially claimed Burruss Tucker owed over $200k in back rent and repairs.