'General Hospital's Kirsten Storms Battling 'Mental Health Crisis' ... Ex Gets Restraining Order

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Kirsten Storms' ex-husband Brandon Barash claims the soap star is exhibiting concerning behavior and he fears for their daughter's well-being, and now a judge agrees she is suffering from a mental health crisis ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Brandon pleaded for an emergency restraining order against Kirsten, and got it approved.

Brandon -- who also starred on "General Hospital" -- said following their divorce, they moved separately to Tennessee. He said Kirsten's landlord sued her for eviction, and "instability with housing has been a recurring theme" for his ex.

Former 'Summer House' Star Danielle Olivera Resolves $16K Back Rent Lawsuit

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Ex "Summer House" star Danielle Olivera allegedly failed to pay the rent on a New York apartment ... but a source tells TMZ the reality star fully resolved the matter.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Csaba Kanyaro and Ana Kanyaro sued Danielle over $16,650 in unpaid rent. 

The lawsuit claimed Danielle failed to pay her $5,550-a-month rent for November 2025, December 2025, and January 2026. The landlords demanded she pay up immediately for the 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,246-square-foot pad in Brooklyn. 

The landlords also demanded that Danielle be kicked out of the home. There has been no movement in the case since January.

A source close to Danielle told, "Rent is fully paid," and claimed the reality star remains on good terms with her landlords.

Offset to Judge: I Didn't Start Fight at L.A. Weed Shop

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Offset claims the security guard suing him for assault provoked the fight that went down at a L.A. weed shop ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, the Migos member denied all allegations of wrongdoing in the case brought by a security guard named Jim Sanchez.

Offset claims he's not responsible for any alleged damages and is asking for the entire lawsuit to be tossed.

Huda Mustafa's BF Louis Russell Baby Mama Claims 'Love Island' Star Is 'Evading' Being Served Restraining Order

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"Love Island USA" star Huda Mustafa is allegedly evading being served a restraining order petition filed by her boyfriend's baby mama ... TMZ has learned. A rep for Huda adamantly denies the claim.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, lawyers for Nicole Olivera -- who has a child with Huda's boyfriend Louis Russell -- claim they're having trouble getting the legal docs effectively served on Huda.

According to the filing, Nicole hired a process server to try to serve Huda at her luxury condo in North Carolina. The lawyer says the process server was told by security to leave and not come back, and he says the guard threatened to call the police if the man didn't leave.

In the docs, Nicole's attorney says she believes Huda is "actively evading service" to avoid the court battle. Huda's rep tells TMZ, “Huda is not evading service, and any suggestion otherwise is inaccurate. No attempt has been made to serve her while she has been present at her residence, with attempts instead occurring while she has been away working on music for her upcoming rollout."

The rep added, "She will address any legal matters through the proper and the mature way — via her legal team.”

Taylor Frankie Paul Judge Denies Request to Hide Dakota Drama

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Taylor Frankie Paul's attempt to shut the public out of her legal war with Dakota Mortensen just got rejected in court.

On Monday, a judge denied Taylor's request to seal Thursday's upcoming protective order hearing and keep the media out ... making it clear her case will be treated like any other case -- despite the massive public attention surrounding the former couple.

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During Monday's status conference, Taylor's attorney, Eric Swinyard, argued the hearing set for Thursday will be far more substantive than previous proceedings and will dive into serious allegations made by both sides.

Kendra Duggar Granted Permission to Reconnect With Alleged Victims

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Joseph Duggar's wife Kendra is back in court over her own criminal case ... and she just scored a major legal win after getting a no-contact order lifted.

According to new court docs obtained by TMZ, Kendra's attorney, Travis W. Story, filed an entry of appearance on her behalf last week and entered a not guilty plea to charges of endangering the welfare of a minor and false imprisonment.

Her legal team also asked the court to dissolve a no-contact order that had been put in place on March 20 ... arguing the alleged victims wanted contact with Kendra restored, that she had complied with all conditions of the order, and that continued restrictions were preventing important third-party evaluations tied to the case.

The Challenge's CT Tamburello Filming Reality Show Overseas ... Delaying Divorce Settlement

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"The Challenge" star CT Tamburello's divorce from OnlyFans superstar Catalina White has hit a roadblock due to him being overseas filming a reality show ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ ... CT and Catalina are negotiating a settlement. The parties say the deal is in "its final stages" but add that CT is currently filing and reality show and has "very limited contact with his counsel."

The court docs note both parties expect the settlement to be finalized soon, but the parties are asking for a short extension on filing certain financial docs so they can get it done.

Jam Master Jay Murder Man Pleads Guilty to Helping Kill Run-DMC Legend

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Justice has been a long time coming in the murder of Run-DMC legend Jason Mizell -- AKA Jam Master Jay -- because another man has admitted his role in the hip-hop icon's killing nearly 24 years after the shocking crime.

Monday, federal prosecutors announced Jay Bryant pleaded guilty in a federal court in Brooklyn to his role in Jam Master Jay's 2002 murder ... after prosecutors alleged he helped the killers get inside the legendary DJ's Queens recording studio before the fatal shooting.

"More than two decades after the cold-blooded, execution-style killing of Mr. Mizell, an exhaustive investigation revealed Bryant's role and today he finally admitted his guilt," U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella said. "The prosecutors in our Office and our law enforcement partners never give up, no matter how long it takes, in the pursuit of justice for the victim and the victim's family."

Nicki Minaj’s Ex-Assistant to Rapper's Company: Stop Playing Games in Battery Battle

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Nicki Minaj's ex-assistant is asking a judge to sanction the rapper for failing to turn over potential evidence in their court battle ... TMZ has learned.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Brandon Garrett -- who worked for Nicki in 2024 -- claimed she got physical with him.

He said Nicki called him into her dressing room at a Detroit show. Brandon alleged that Nicki became enraged with him.

"Are you f***ing crazy having him pick up my prescription? You have lost your f***ing mind and if my husband were here, he would knock out your f***ing teeth," Brandon said Nicki told him backstage. "You're a dead man walking. You just f***ed up your whole life and you will never be anyone, I'll make sure of it."

Sophia Hutchins Estate & Caitlyn Jenner Ask to Access Her Apple ID

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Sophia Hutchins' estate and Caitlyn Jenner are requesting access to the late manager's Apple account nearly a year after her shocking death.

The estate filed documents Friday requesting a judge grant an order authorizing their access to her Apple ID ... explaining the estate has fallen behind on its financial obligations and more because its inability to access the account has held up the process.

The estate -- led by Sophia's mom, Amy -- says it went to Apple after Sophia died, requesting access ... but Apple responded by asking for a court order.

'The Challenge's CT Tamburello Ex-Wife Drags Him Back to Court Over Child Support

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"The Challenge" star CT Tamburello's ex-wife, Lilianet Solares, is dragging him back to court for allegedly failing to follow the court's order in their final divorce judgment ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Lilianet claims that CT has not provided health insurance for their son, Christopher Solares.

CT and Lilianet finalized their divorce in November 2023 ... and the reality star was ordered to pay $761 per month in child support, plus $332 for each week that he cannot exercise parenting time due to work.

Stefon Diggs Accuser Wants Answers On NFL Star's Security Footage

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Stefon Diggs' male sexual assault accuser, Christopher Blake Griffith, is asking a judge to force the NFL star to turn over his security footage from the night in question ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Christopher claims Stefon has failed to hand over information related to his finances, security footage, and various other items that he claims he's entitled to get in connection with the case.

Specifically, Christopher asked that Stefon turn over information and materials concerning security systems, surveillance footage, and access logs for the athlete's home in Maryland between May 20, 2023 to May 22, 2023.

Christopher claims Stefon said he would look into the matter but has yet to update him. He claims Stefon was aware Christopher filed a police report and says if security footage from the day in question was not saved, it could raise "serious questions of spoliation."

Mariah Carey Scoffs at Estranged Brother's Claim That She Refuses to Be Grilled in Court

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Mariah Carey is firing back at her estranged brother, Morgan Carey, who claims that the pop star is refusing to appear for a deposition, TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, the legendary singer's legal team denied Morgan's claims that Mariah has missed several discovery deadlines for turning over docs, and for her to be deposed. 

Mariah said her brother's motion is a "misguided attempt to gain perceived tactical leverage in this action by threatening" her with an imminent deposition.

The singer said her brother's "repeated filing of meritless motions" is one of the causes for the delay in the case. 

Anna Kepner Child Support War Erupts Over Alleged Murderer Stepbro

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The parents of Anna Kepner's stepbrother T.H., accused of murdering her on a cruise ship, are now fighting over child support for him ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, T.H.'s dad, Thomas Hudson, is making moves to pay less monthly child support to T.H.'s mom, Shauntel Hudson.

Thomas said Shauntel kicked T.H. out of her home, saying the child was not welcome in the home due to him being accused of Anna's murder. Thomas claims that because T.H. no longer resided with Shauntel, his child support obligations should be reduced for the amounts allocated to him.

Ray J vs. Kim & Kris Sex Tape Countersuit Headed for Arbitration, Judge Rules

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Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner scored a legal victory in their battle against Ray J ... because his countersuit over their sex tape settlement will now play out in private arbitration, not a public courtroom.

A judge ruled Friday that Ray J's countersuit against the famous mother and daughter -- claiming they've violated a settlement agreement by continuing to bring up Kim's sex tape with Ray J on "The Kardashians" -- belongs in private arbitration.

The judge agreed with Kim and Kris that the parties signed a contract to take disputes over that agreement ... and so that's where they'll handle this disagreement.

Cher’s Son Elijah Blue Allman Set To Enter Treatment Facility As He Fights Singer Over Conservatorship

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Cher's troubled son Elijah Blue Allman will be checking into a residential treatment facility -- following his recent arrests -- as he fights his legendary mom over a proposed conservatorship, TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Elijah hired a new legal team that's fighting his estranged wife Marieangela King's efforts to seize part of his inheritance from his late father, Gregg Allman. Marieangela believes she deserves temporary support amid their divorce.

In the filing, Elijah's team says he is currently locked up in a New Hampshire psychiatric hospital, awaiting a hearing on his competency to face criminal charges of burglary, criminal mischief, and breach of bail.