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Jeffrey Epstein's once notorious Zorro Ranch in New Mexico is now crawling with investigators -- and TMZ has learned the authorities are trying to see if there's any substance to rumors dead bodies were buried on the property.

Sources familiar with the situation tell us ... the New Mexico Department of Justice is working in coordination with the ranch's new owner, Don Huffines, a Dallas-based real estate mogul who is currently running for Texas Comptroller.

Huffines and his family purchased the property in 2023 and then renamed it Rancho de San Rafael in honor of the patron saint of healing, promising to turn the land into a Christian retreat.

Dwight and Amber Howard were planning a massive second wedding celebration in India in the weeks and months leading up to their split ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the couple had been actively discussing and planning a large ceremony overseas, though it's unclear exactly where in India they intended to host the bash.

We're told no official date had been locked in, but the ceremony was very much in the works prior to the divorce.

Dwight and Amber tied the knot in Las Vegas last year. However, our sources say they wanted a more elaborate, traditional celebration abroad with friends and family ... something far grander than their Vegas vows.

Kathy Ireland trusted business managers with her finances, but they used her as a personal piggy bank, stabbed her in the back and left her and her husband deeply in debt ... according to a new lawsuit.

In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the model-turned-mogul claims her former business managers not only misused her money, but also deceived her about her wealth and secretly took out loans in her name.

Kathy claims the alleged financial shenanigans cheated her and her husband, Dr. Greg Olsen, out of their home equity and life insurance policies, drained their retirement savings and forced them to sell their home.

"Real Housewives of New York" star Leah McSweeney won a major legal battle this week ... because a judge has shot down a request by Andy Cohen and Bravo to move her lawsuit against them into private arbitration.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, Andy and company litigated some of the case in federal district court ... only to then ask for it to be moved over to private arbitration after some initial rulings. The judge said it was too late for that move, ruling the defendants had already waived that right and can't "have their cake and eat it too."

As a result, it looks like the court proceedings will continue to be held in public through the court system. Page Six was first to report the news.

Harvey Weinstein says prison life has been brutal so far -- claiming he’s already taken a beating behind bars ... including one attack that left him bloodied on the floor.

In his first official sit-down interview behind bars, Weinstein says the incident went down at NYC’s Rikers Island when he simply asked the guy in front of him if he was done using the phone ... and the inmate allegedly responded by decking him in the face.

Weinstein told The Hollywood Reporter the punch sent him crashing to the ground, bleeding everywhere -- and even though guards asked who did it, he says he kept quiet because snitching behind bars is a no-go ... calling it the "law of the jungle."

Overall, things clearly aren’t looking great for Harvey healthwise -- 'cause his rep, Juda Engelmayer, tells TMZ he’s also battling spinal stenosis, blood cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, has a heart stent, is losing vision due to disease, and is now confined to a wheelchair.

Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright reached an agreement on child custody and support for their 4-year-old son Cruz -- which includes alcohol and drug restrictions!

The "Vanderpump Rules" alums laid out their plan in court docs obtained by TMZ ... which state neither party will be required to pay child support, and are simply responsible for costs and expenses associated with Cruz when he's in their custody.

With that being said ... looks like Brittany will be seeing her tot a bit more, as Jax has custody of him every other weekend and on Wednesday nights.

The pair agreed on joint legal custody and responsibility in making decisions for Cruz's health, education, and general welfare ... though Brittany will have the final say in health decisions if she and Jax can't come to an agreement.

Anwar Hadid -- the brother of Gigi and Bella Hadid -- claims a woman he blocked online escalated from persistent social media messages to allegedly standing inside his bedroom while he slept ... TMZ has learned.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, the model filed for a temporary restraining order, claiming the woman has engaged in a "knowing and willful course of conduct" directed at him since at least December 31, 2023.

According to the filing, things began with unwanted online contact. Anwar claims that after he blocked her, the woman created new Instagram accounts throughout 2024 and 2025 to continue messaging him.

Timothy Busfield did not lay a hand on Claudia Christian or sexually abuse the actress while they were working together on the 1991 film, "Strays" ... at least according to Busfield's rep.

Larry Stein, Busfield's spokesperson, tells TMZ ... the beleaguered actor/director denies all allegations by Christian, who gave a police interview obtained by The Mirror US in which she claimed Busfield grabbed her, threw her against a wall, and kissed her while they were rehearsing lines in his trailer.

According to the report, Christian claimed Busfield had an erection as he stuck his tongue in her mouth during the alleged encounter, which ended when she pushed him away and dashed out of the trailer.

Stein also points out Busfield has not been criminally charged with assaulting Christian.

A correctional officer working in the wing where Jeffrey Epstein was incarcerated the night he died searched his case on the internet less than an hour before his death ... this according to Department of Justice records.

Tova Noel -- a former guard at Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in Lower Manhattan, New York City -- did a couple Google searches about Epstein's case on August 10, 2019 around 5:43 AM. The convicted pedophile was found dead around 6:30 AM.

Noel searched "latest on Epstein in jail" and clicked on an article about documents related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, her newly released search history reveals.

Tony! Toni! Toné! singer  D'Wayne Wiggins’ family is involved in a bitter war over his 6-figure estate nearly a year after his death ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, D'Wayne’s daughter, Ilahn Wiggins, claimed the late singer-songwriter and guitarist left behind an estate worth around $700K after his death last year.

Ilahn said she has 2 brothers, and her dad got married to a new wife named Dori Wiggins months before D'Wayne's death.

5:36 PM PT -- Smokey's lawyer Christopher Frost tells TMZ in response ... "We are, unfortunately, not surprised that these plaintiffs and their lawyers are trying to get more media attention just after Mr. Robinson has announced new tour dates. We have explained in our lawsuit against them that their only real motivation is to recycle false allegations, vomit them all over the media at strategic times, and hope that they will affect Mr. Robinson's livelihood and career enough to extort him into an undeserved settlement. That will not happen no matter how desperate Plaintiffs’ tactics become."

Frost continues ... "The plaintiffs’ recycled lamentations are clearly intended to mislead the public and hide their own misconduct. The truth is this: their discovery motions are a routine part of litigation and not newsworthy. What is newsworthy is the level of plaintiffs’ obfuscation and obstruction, for which we have repeatedly had to seek the court's intervention."

He adds ... “It is the plaintiffs’ obfuscation and obstruction, for which we have repeatedly had to seek the court's intervention, that is at issue here, on everything from completing depositions to imaging of cell phones to the numerous appeals we have had to make to the court to get deposition transcripts sent to the Los Angeles District Attorney. For them to somehow suggest the shoe is on the other foot could not be more absurd.”

Attorneys representing several of Smokey Robinson's accusers say they've asked a judge to step in … accusing the Motown legend of dragging his feet in the ongoing sexual-assault lawsuit.

John Harris -- who represents Jane Does 1 through 4 -- tells TMZ his team filed four motions to compel further discovery on Tuesday after what he describes as months of delays and incomplete responses from Smokey and his wife, Frances Robinson.

Harris claims the Robinsons' discovery responses have been "evasive" and "designed to stall the progress of the case," arguing the couple has repeatedly failed to comply with California's discovery rules.

Britney Spears' son Jayden James isn't shying away from driving after his mom's arrest on suspicion of DUI ... in fact, it's quite the opposite.

Check out these photos of Jayden tooling around Thousand Oaks, CA Friday in a Mercedes-Benz.

Britney's 20-year-old son has the convertible top dropped ... so he's not exactly shying away from the paparazzi. It's the first time we've seen Jayden since Britney was arrested Wednesday night in Ventura County.

Dr. Drew says Britney Spears needs to focus on two key areas of her life after her DUI arrest ... substance abuse and bipolar disorder.

The good doc joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday and we asked him about Britney firing her sober coaches in the weeks leading up to her DUI bust.

Dr. Drew says sober coaches aren't the solution ... he says Britney's best bet would be to address her addictions with treatment, and that in turn would help with her bipolar diagnosis.

The Michael Jackson Company won a major legal battle this week ... because a judge has ordered a civil case -- centered around alleged sex trafficking -- be handled out of court and in a private setting

Remember ... Frank Cascio and his siblings -- former family friends of the late pop star -- are suing his estate for more than $200 million, alleging they were victims of child sex trafficking by Jackson in the 1980s.

The siblings previously came to a settlement agreement with the Jackson estate ... and, as part of that settlement, the judge found Cascio and company signed off on handling disputes like this in private arbitration, as opposed to the public court system.

Britney Spears had pills in her possession when she was arrested for DUI ... and TMZ has learned those pills are in the process of being tested, and the results could theoretically mean jail time.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... the pills were Adderall -- something she got while recently in Mexico. Our sources say one of the reasons Britney goes down to Mexico so often is to obtain the drug.

Our sources tell us ... those pills will be tested to determine if they contain pure Adderall or an additional substance. It's not uncommon that certain drugs obtained in Mexico are laced with fentanyl, cocaine, meth or other substances.

Kevin Federline is wishing his ex-wife Britney Spears the best after her DUI arrest ... and he hopes she'll makes some changes in her life.

K-Fed's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, tells TMZ ... "Kevin hopes for the best for Britney and if help is necessary, he hopes that she will neither resist it or those who are attempting to work with her."

Kevin's lawyer says they've spoken since Britney's Wednesday night arrest and says they don't know more than what's been reported in the media, but adds ... "The concern is whether this is just a one off or a one more."