Relationships

'Bachelorette' alum DeAnna Pappas is dragging her ex-husband, Stephen Stagliano, into court, claiming he should be ordered to pay her $109K plus interest for violating the terms of their 2024 divorce settlement ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, DeAnna claims she was awarded one-half of Stephen's retirement account, but alleges Stephen withdrew a bunch of money before paying her. She says her team determined her cut was $109K, but she says her ex has failed to cough up the cash.

In her filing, DeAnna asked for a judge to find Stephen in violation of the deal and wants him to be ordered to fork over the money ... plus interest. There's a hearing set for June on the matter.

Allie Eklund is drawing a firm boundary after her split from Steven McBee Jr. ... telling TMZ she has no plans to speak to him again.

We caught up with Allie outside Craig's in West Hollywood Wednesday night, and she doubled down on that stance, making it clear she's not looking to reconnect ... while admitting she's had better days.

The influencer tells us she actually tried to get Steven -- who starred on "The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys" --- professional help a while back, but says he declined at the time. Still, she's glad he's now seeking help following his recent stay at a trauma retreat.

5/7/2026 10:04 AM PT -- TMZ Sports obtained a clip showing the pair together on the dock of a private rental company back in June 2021 ... as the NFL coach and reporter prepared to head out onto a lake in Putnam County, TN.

Add a new chapter to the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini saga, because TMZ Sports has learned they rented a private boat together for a day on the water ... just the 2 of them.

The NFL duo booked the vessel in Putnam County, Tennessee back in June 2021 ... according to a source with direct knowledge, who also says the then-Tennessee Titans head coach and the journalist were the only people onboard for their 2-to-3-hour rental.

The timing of that outing might raise a few eyebrows, because Russini was pregnant at the time with her first child.

Blake Shelton had some choice words to say about his conspicuous absence from the opening night of Gwen Stefani's No Doubt residency at the Las Vegas Sphere!

TMZ obtained a clip of him addressing the situation during his Wednesday evening show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, right down the street from his wife's venue. He jokes ... "What kind of a d***head books us the exact same nights every single night? I think my manager did that."

Blake was just joking around, of course ... he was in high spirits as he performed for adoring fans. He's currently enjoying a Las Vegas residency titled "Blake Shelton: Live In Las Vegas" at The Colosseum throughout May. Meanwhile, No Doubt will perform 18 shows at the Sphere through mid-June.

Brandi Glanville clearly got wind of those rumors that LeAnn Rimes is being eyed to join "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" ... and the former cast member used the gossip to throw a few jabs at her ex-hubby's new wifey.

While there's no official word on whether LeAnn is actually under consideration for the Bravo show -- Brandi shared her backhanded hope it's true, writing on X ... "I hope it's true about RHOBH I mean she got everything else of mine- husband,kids,boobs, bronco, random illnesses she might as well just be a housewife and finish it off once and for all💕"

The longstanding feud between the two has been well-documented ... and it all started when Rimes' husband, Eddie Cibrian, got with her in 2009 while he was still married to Glanville.

NeNe Leakes is back with a familiar flame ... 'cause TMZ has learned her brief romance with attorney Arthur Horne III is already in the rearview.

Arthur tells TMZ ... the two only hung out a handful of times, saying he and NeNe went out on a few dates over 2 or 3 weeks. He tells us she's just a phenomenal, fantastic woman and a lot of fun to be around, adding they were never in a serious relationship.

Meanwhile, sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... NeNe is once again seeing Nyonisela Sioh after quietly calling it quits with Arthur.

The murder-suicide of the famed restaurateur Texas couple -- which also left their two young children dead -- has the former chef at their Houston restaurant reeling ... and looking back to see if he missed any clues to the impending catastrophe.

If you don't know ... the bodies of 52-year-old Matthew Mitchell, his wife, 39-year-old Thy Mitchell, their 8-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son were discovered shot to death in their upscale Houston home Monday. Police say Matthew killed his family before taking his own life.

Their popular establishment, Traveler's Table, was featured on the show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" hosted by Emmy winner Guy Fieri ... with their former head chef, Stanton Bundy, who tells TMZ ... he's questioning everything in the aftermath of the tragedy -- including his faith.

Blake Lively settled her legal war with Justin Baldoni, but she didn't settle when it came to finding a husband ... because Ryan Reynolds is looking hunkier than ever in a new selfie the married couple snapped.

Ryan shared the photo Tuesday, and Blake's smiling and caressing his face in her hand ... and they're snuggled up on a porch with what looks like a nice view of some nature.

Blake settled her lengthy legal war with Justin on Monday and then beelined it to the Met Gala ... and now she's logging some quality time with her hot hubby.

Kim Kardashian enjoyed a night out at the theater before rushing faster than Lewis Hamilton on an F1 track with him to their waiting SUV ... hands clasped tight.

The reality star and the race car driver were spotted leaving "Fear of 13" -- the Broadway show she's producing -- Tuesday night ... walking swiftly hand-in-hand to a waiting black SUV.

Ever the gentleman, the British Ferrari driver stepped back to let KK in first ... offering his hand to help her into the backseat before jumping in himself.

Looks like the Met Gala tension between Rihanna and A$AP Rocky might've been overblown ... or at least misplaced.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ the woman seen chatting with Rocky on the carpet Monday night in now-viral video is Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert ... the Italian fashion editor and stylist who's known Rihanna for years and who has "a lot of respect" for her.

We’re told the clip making the rounds online doesn’t show the full interaction ... because Giovanna was actually talking with Rihanna first -- and the two were laughing together before she continued the conversation with Rocky nearby.

Tensions between Rihanna and A$AP Rocky boiled over not once, but TWICE at Monday's Met Gala in NYC ... with the latest video showing the couple clearly unhappy behind the scenes. 

Video posted to X Tuesday night featured A$AP chatting with 2 other women at the event while RiRi was being interviewed by a reporter just steps away. At one point, RiRi turns to A$AP with a glum expression while answering questions from the journalist.

Rocky then walks over to greet the reporter -- and then tries to engage with RiRi, who becomes standoffish.    

Comedian Akilah Hughes recently fired shots at Keegan-Michael Key's wife in a video that's spread like wildfire on Reddit, claiming the controlling spouse has been a detriment to the actor's career ... but we're told her story is BS.

Here's the deal ... during Akilah's standup set she uses a not-so-clever code -- "Lock and Banana" -- while talking about sketch comedy icons Key and Jordan Peele. She says she and KMK pitched and sold a show around the time of the pandemic, but it got upended in the 11th hour, because Keegan-Michael's wife, Elle, caused too many waves as an executive producer.

Akilah also claims she was warned about the KMK's spouse by Peele's wife ... allegedly likening her to Phil Hartman's wife Brynn, who fatally shot him in 1998.

"Summer House" star KJ Dillard brought fans into a vulnerable moment Tuesday night ... he read a post-reunion apology text from West Wilson on "Watch What Happens Live."

ICYMI, KJ said he hadn't heard from his formerly close friend West ahead of the reunion ... but confirmed to Andy Cohen he had a new unread message from him that he couldn't bring himself to read. But, with some courage ... he read the seemingly sincere apology for all to hear.

The text -- sent after the Season 10 reunion filmed -- read ... "I wanted to thank you for your articulation and kindness yesterday despite being hurt. I've been off social and I think I lost touch with how much hurt there was. I’m incredibly sorry."

Tom Brady has been one of the more talked-about names connected to Alix Earle in recent months ... but fans tuning in to her upcoming Netflix reality show most likely won't hear about him ... TMZ has learned.

Production sources tell TMZ ... the series follows Alix's day-to-day life, including her family, friendships, business ventures and dating world ... but Brady is not mentioned and doesn't play a role in the Season 1 storyline.

Instead, we're told the show leans into Alix's breakup with NFL wide receiver Braxton Berrios, with cameras capturing her navigating single life and the emotional aftermath. Our sources say dating remains a major theme, but we're told Brady simply hasn't come up.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's Met Gala evening went down just like a high school prom ... a ton of fun, followed by what appears to be an emotional talk.

The couple was photographed inside a sprinter bus Monday night ... but instead of popping bottles and celebrating the billionaire singer's 12th Met Gala, the couple seemed to be tired after the long event.

In the video ... the body language speaks for itself. At one point, RiRi put on a mild smile as they walked back into their hotel.

A witness at the Met who saw the couple at various occasions throughout the night tells TMZ that Rihanna and A$AP were totally fine and having a great time. The witness said they did not appear to have any issues.

Orlando Bloom had the rumor mill going big time ... 'cause he was photographed in the Big Apple with influencer Meredith Duxbury!

Peep the pics -- the 49-year-old rolled up to Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna's Met Gala after-party Monday alongside the 27-year-old makeup star.

Now, there was no hand-holding, no PDA -- nothing indicating that they were even there together -- but people were def talking.

But TMZ has learned nothing's actually going on here.

A source tells us ... Orlando was with Luisa Laemmel last night. They say he doesn't know Meredith and was likely just walking in around the same time.