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The actor suing Tyler Perry for sexual assault and harassment is going on national TV to double down on his salacious claims against the billionaire ... recounting the first alleged incident.

Derek Dixon, who had a role on Tyler's long-running TV show "The Oval," sat down with ABC News and told Linsey Davis about his alleged interactions with Tyler.

Asked about the first alleged instance of sexual harassment, Derek says "I got into bed and then I noticed that he climbed into bed with me as well and started rubbing my leg. I jumped up out of bed."

Blake Lively isn't the only person claiming that Justin Baldoni harassed them ... we've learned there's another person who may end up testifying in court with similar allegations.

In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the person -- whose name has been redacted -- says they had "repeated, negative interactions with Mr. Baldoni and his associates, including verbal abuse by Mr. Baldoni."

A source with knowledge tells TMZ … the person worked on different project with JB, not "It Ends with Us" ... and they're likely to testify against Justin in Blake's trial.

"Breaking Bad" star Raymond Cruz looked a little worse for wear after his arrest in L.A. for battery -- with his long face telling the whole story.

TMZ obtained photos of Cruz doing the walk of shame back to his Silver Lake home Monday as a shutterbug snapped photos of him. Decked out in a T-shirt and pants, Cruz gazes into the camera, clearly unhappy he's spotted after his bust earlier in the day.

As we first reported ... Cruz -- who played villain character Tuco Salamanca in "Breaking Bad" -- allegedly assaulted someone's daughter by spraying her with a garden hose while washing his car.

Cardi B found herself in hot water in 2020, when Emani Ellis claimed the rapper assaulted her 2 years earlier while she working as a security guard.

Ellis eventually sued the performer, and although the case made it to trial, she went home empty-handed.

We're going to take a look into Ellis' background and see what she had to say about the end of her legal drama with Cardi.

Ellis formerly worked as a security guard at a Beverly Hills medical center, where Cardi went to see her OB/GYN while pregnant with her first child, Kulture.

Ellis had been employed there for four years prior to the alleged 2018 altercation with Cardi.

During trial testimony, Ellis claimed she'd never physically assaulted anyone, and she also claimed she was fired from her old job following the incident with the performer.

She later began a career as a social worker, and she currently works with low-income families.

Ellis alleged Cardi physically assaulted her during their altercation, which took place in February 2018, and she also claimed the rapper spit on her, cut her face with a fingernail and used racial slurs, according to People.

The performer admitted she had a "verbal altercation" with the former security guard and claimed Ellis had violated her privacy by getting a video recording of her prior to her appointment.

Ellis initially sued the rapper for a whopping $24 million, although she eventually lowered that amount to $250,000, plus compensation for her medical expenses, according to Variety.

Cardi was ultimately found not liable for assault and battery, and the jury stated Ellis hadn't been able to prove any of her claims regarding the singer's behavior.

Ellis maintained her position after the trial's conclusion, saying she said what Cardi "did to me was real," according to Complex.

The former security guard also expressed the case was centered on "accountability" and claimed the legal dispute was "never about the money."

She went on to express her position that the performer's actions were "the same" regardless of the trial's outcome and stated she didn't want them "to be overlooked."

12:38 PM PT -- Costner's attorney Marty Singer is firing back, telling us ... “This may be a new filing, but it’s really just more of the same old nonsense. These claims are not only groundless, they are ridiculous. There are 12 independent witnesses who confirm that Ms. LaBella’s claims are fabricated. Kevin Costner has been very clear about why he refused to give in to a transparent shakedown. He is determined to stand up and fight for the truth - and we will continue to do so.”

The stunt performer suing Kevin Costner over an alleged unscripted rape scene on a movie set is adding some new details to her lawsuit ... she says she was menstruating and her underwear was exposed when her pantaloons were ripped open.

Devyn LaBella is suing Kevin for sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation for an alleged incident during "Horizon 2" filming ... he's trying to get her lawsuit dismissed, claiming the woman is mischaracterizing what went down on set ... but now she's firing back.

In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, LaBella claims during the alleged unscripted rape scene her pantaloons were ripped open from the waist down to the crotch ... making her panties visible at a time when she was on her period.

Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers' legal war is heating up ... the exes faced off in court for the actress' restraining order request hearing, nearly 2 months after she first accused him of domestic abuse ... and the fight is just getting started.

Monday's hearing was continued to next month because Aaron got a new lawyer, Michael Finley, and his attorney needs time to look over all the case details.

In the meantime, Denise gets to go back to the family house ... and Aaron's not allowed within 100 yards of the home.

Luigi Mangione has gone from getting his master's degree in computer science from the University of Pennsylvania to working as an orderly in an NYC federal lockup ... TMZ has learned.

According to new court docs, obtained by TMZ ... Luigi says he's working in his janitorial role at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center as he awaits federal and state trials for the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. Luigi was arrested and charged by the feds and New York state prosecutors with a slew of crimes, including murder and stalking.

In his latest federal court filing, Luigi claims he's been a model prisoner with no disciplinary record since he landed in the Big House around Christmastime last year. Luigi is asking federal prosecutors why they think his crimes are so awful that he deserves the death penalty.

Priscilla Presley's legal battle with Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko's been a bit of an ordeal, as Priscilla's former business partners have made some troubling claims about her past behavior.

The former wife of Elvis Presley's been the subject of various allegations made by both Kruse and Fialko, even as they formerly had cordial relations.

We're going to take a look at the background of Priscilla's former business partners and see what they've had to say about her over the course of their shared legal history.

Kruse is the cofounder of Kruse GWS Auctions, which she started with her husband in 2009, according to the company's official website.

The website says the company's worked with the Presley estate on several occasions.

Kruse and Presley herself have worked together for several years, and Kruse described the singer's former wife as "a wealth of experience and knowledge" when it came to Elvis' history.

Fialko's also an Elvis enthusiast, and he's a collector of his memorabilia.

Kruse and Fialko began their legal battle with Priscilla Presley in 2023, when they sued her for damages for breach of contract, according to USA Today.

The pair claimed they had "brokered" several deals to financially benefit Priscilla, who was apparently facing insolvency in 2022.

Presley eventually responded by suing Kruse and Fialko for financial elder abuse in 2024, claiming they took advantage of her and stole more than $1 million while they were associated.

She alleged Kruse, Fialko, and their associates attempted to make deals related to the estate of her late daughter Lisa Marie, who died in January 2023.

The trio's legal battle only got uglier over time, and Kruse and Fialko alleged Priscilla directed Lisa Marie's medical team to pull the plug on her daughter after LM suffered cardiac arrest in 2023 to obtain control of the Elvis Presley Estate as part of their lawsuit against her -- and they're looking to get $50 million out of her, too.

Presley's lawyer, Marty Singer, characterized the claims as part of a publicity stunt and said the allegations were made in an effort to discredit his client.

Kruse and Fialko amended their lawsuit in September 2025 to include new claims regarding Presley's treatment of her late husband, and they alleged she placed financial pressure on him just a few months before he died.

Jon Reep -- the 2007 winner of "Last Comic Standing" -- ain't making people laugh anymore, 'cause he's been arrested on child porn charges in North Carolina ... TMZ has learned.

The scruffy comedian was busted Friday by the Hickory PD after a grand jury handed down a felony indictment charging him with one count of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and 9 counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. All of the state charges are related to child pornography.

Elvis Presley was Priscilla Presley's "first victim" ... at least according to her former business partners, who sued her for $50 million and previously claimed Priscilla took Lisa Marie Presley off life support when her heart stopped ... but Priscilla vehemently denies the claims.

Elvis' ex-wife is locked in a bitter legal feud with Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko ... and they just amended their lawsuit against Priscilla with some explosive claims ... namely, that she is responsible for Elvis' death.

In the amended complaint, obtained by TMZ, Kruse and Fialko claim Priscilla pressured Elvis to his death when she placed a lien on Graceland.

Andrew Tate is being ordered to stay the hell away from the ex-girlfriend accusing him of sexual assault and abuse ... but the restrictions don't seem to bother him.

Lawyers for Andrew and his ex, model Bri Stern, were in a Los Angeles courtroom Thursday where a judge signed a restraining order that bars Tate from contacting Stern or getting within 100 yards of her.

According to court docs, Andrew and Bri agreed to the terms of the restraining order, which will be in place for the next 3 years.

Amanda Knox thinks her infamous murder case over in Italy is all one big joke ... at least if you listen to her new standup routine.

Foxy Knoxy poked fun at her Italian nightmare during a recent gig at the Tacoma Comedy Club in Washington ... joking that motherhood is a lot harder than being locked up in an Italian jail.

As you know ... Amanda was a Seattle college student studying abroad in 2007 when she and her Italian boyfriend of a week were thrown behind bars for the rape and murder of her British roommate, Meredith Kercher.

Jake and Rebecca Haro -- the parents of missing 7-month-old baby Emmanuel Haro -- have pleaded not guilty to murder.

The controversial couple -- who authorities believe are responsible for the disappearance and death of little Emmanuel -- arrived at the Riverside, California courthouse separately Thursday to be formally charged with murder and filing a false police report.

Both Jake and Rebecca pleaded not guilty to murder with malice Thursday. They're held on $1 million bond each ... their next hearing is scheduled for Sept. 16.

1:50 PM PT -- Aaron Phypers tells TMZ ... "Richards is attempting to humiliate me again, just as she did with her first ex, Charlie Sheen, six years ago today! It is the same vengeance playbook as Charlie said, 'D and her legal posse only deal in fiction. My day in court is painfully overdue. She is behaving like a coward, and the truth will prevail.' I, too, will be vindicated when the truth comes out, just as Charlie promised. Our family has been ruined by Denise's lies of promising to end a year-long affair."

Denise Richards wants her estranged husband Aaron Phypers to cut her a check for spousal support ... but it might be tough because he's already claimed he has no money coming in.

The actress just filed her response to Aaron's divorce petition ... and she's seeking spousal support from him, and seeking to prevent the court from awarding Aaron spousal support from her.

As we first reported ... Aaron filed for divorce back in July, and he said he had no income and wanted spousal support from Denise, estimating she was grossing over $250,000 a month from OnlyFans, brand deals, TV and appearances.

Luigi Mangione's slew of Chinese supporters might have been behind the shocking SHEIN ad, highlighting the suspected killer's good looks, that's gone viral ... according to sources with direct knowledge of the situation.

Our sources say Luigi's mountain of fans in China could be the motivation for the third-party vendor responsible for the flattering Luigi ad released online by SHEIN to promote the China-based company's clothing line.

And there's data to back it up, which can be found on an online dashboard -- created by a Luigi fan -- tracking how many donations and letters Mangione receives at the Metropolitan Detention Center in NYC. Luigi is awaiting federal and state trials for allegedly fatally shooting UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson in Dec. 2024.

Diddy is firing back at federal prosecutors who are opposed to throwing out his conviction on Mann Act charges in his criminal case ... he says Uncle Sam is using the wrong definition of prostitution to prosecute him under the Mann Act, and says he deserves, at minimum, a new trial.

In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Diddy's legal team take shots at the feds as they try to make the case for Judge Arun Subramanian to change Diddy's Mann Act conviction to an acquittal or give him a new trial.

Diddy says prosecutors are using the modern definition of "prostitution" to apply the Mann Act, a federal law that was enacted way back in 1910 ... when it was also known as the White Slave Traffic Act.